Akuchu Physiology

Akuchu Physiology
Akuchu (Japanese Folklore)
Power/Ability to:	Use the traits of a Akuchu.

The power to use the abilities of a Akuchu, a type of Yokai Physiology.

Also Called

• Akuchu Mimicry

Capabilities

A user with this ability either is or can transform into a Akuchu, a microscopic yokai that resembles a tiny insect with six sharp claws which it uses to strongly grasp onto a victim's spleen, from the spleen it steals any food the victim eats, causing them to rapidly lose weight and receive very little nourishment as a result.

Applications

• Immortality
• Intangibility
• Unnatural Size
  • Small Size
• Disease Inducement
• Pincer Grip
• Digestive Manipulation
  • Hunger Inducement
  • Food Dilution

Variations

• Hunger Empowerment
• Death Inducement; if left too long a victim would ultimately die.

Associations

• Disease Mimicry
• Yakubyo Gami Physiology
• Yokai Physiology

Limitations

• Infections can be easily cured with mokko (Chinese medicine made from a species of thistle).
• Vulnerable to certain prayers and rituals, especially those of Shrine Maidens or Shinto Priests.

Known Users

• Akuchu (Japanese Folklore)