each, remarkable considering their girth. Working with his team-mates (minus Asuma), he was able to hold them until Tsunade arrived.

In part 2 of the manga, Chouji was seen with an all-new look, ditching the unusual forehead protector and growing a wild red mane of hair as well as now bearing samurai-like plates of armor. He was also now capable of increasing the size of his fists upon will. However, he arrived much later on as backup to stop two of Akatsuki’s invaders, but too late to stop them killing his teacher, Asuma. Swearing revenge, he chases after Hidan and Kakuzu, showcasing how hard he had been working by now refining his techniques and replacing the kunai with his own rock-hard spiked hair.

Chouji’s best friend is undoubtedly Shikamaru, whoaccepted him for what he is early on in life. Not an immensely popular character, Chouji is often the butt of jokes for the style in which his first forehead protector was shaped, often referred to as the panty-head.

Akimichi Chouji Timeline

BSS: Before Series StartASS: After Series Start (All dates approximate)