Ikeda Clan

The Ikeda clan is one of the oldest clans in Konohagakure. They are well- respected and though a small clan, produces many Konoha shinobi. The Ikeda are known for their intelligence and Hoshigan, their dojutsu kekkei genkai.

Overview
The Ikeda clan compound is situated near the Hokage Monument. It is made up of old shops and homes (like Chinatown). It was not damaged during the Invasion of Pain.

Era of the Warring States
Before the founding of Konohagakure, the Ikeda clan was a strong clan that was hired for service. Known for their fighting skills, the Ikeda clan specialized in intel and infiltration. Eventually, tired of all the bloodshed, they later settled in Konoha, with the peace treaty of the Uchiha and Senju.

Konohagakure
The Ikeda clan was one of the first clans to inhabit Konohagakure. Most Ikeda clan members worked with intelligence units and interrogation. The clan had a strong loyalty to Konoha. Over time, the Ikeda developed alliances with other clans.

Hoshigan
The Ikeda clan's kekkei genkai is the Hoshigan, a dojutsu which gives its user the ability to analyze any technique and come up with information, which is used to make a counterattack. It also gives Ikeda clan members 360° vision and allows them to see through things and far away, like the Byakugan. When activated, the Hoshigan makes its user's eyes bigger.

The Hoshigan is used primarily to find a person's weak spot. It allows the Ikeda to use their clan's main technique, Self- Detonating Bombs. The user finds the opponent's weakness and creates a bomb out of poison, inserting it in/onto the enemy. The bomb detonates and the poison in the bomb kills the person.

Ikeda Taijutsu
The Ikeda pride themselves as taijutsu specialists. Though not physically strong, the Ikeda are fast.