Nara Clan

Famous for their natural Yin Release affinity, creating their Shadow Imitation Technique, the Nara Clan are also known to tender deer. They possess an unbelievable amount of intelligence and IQ, reaching up to 300. They keep a book with various medicine preparations and effects for generations, implying that they are skilled in the area of medicine and healing arts. Among the medicine described in this book are the secret pills used by the Akimichi clan.

The Nara clan has a special relationship with the Akimichi and the Yamanaka clan. For several generations, members of these three families have formed "Ino–Shika–Chō" trios, named after the first part of the names of the members with the Nara members being the "Shika" in the trio. To strengthen the unity between the three clans, a member of the Sarutobi clan will give them special earrings to present to each generation head when they are promoted to chūnin after which they will swear their oaths. The earrings also symbolize that they are considered adults by their respective clans. The clan members also seem to favor wearing their hair in ponytails.