Zou Clan

The Zou clan (う一族, Zou Ichizoku) is a clan from Kusagakure. They are known for their kenjutsu skills. As children, members of the clan begin training to wield a sword. They have passed down a special ability, over the years, to enhance their techniques.

Sword Transformation
The Sword Transformation ability allows Zou clan members to change the style of sword they carry with their chakra. This ability shares some similarities with that of the samurai, however, there is one major difference. Unlike samurai, whose technique create various weapons out of chakra, the Zou clan changes the actual blade material itself. An example of this is shown with Kinsei, who changes his katana into an ōdachi. Because of other techniques in his arsenal, he is the only member of the clan who can successfully wield a blade of that length. Most members of the clan carry both a katana and a tantō to manipulate.