Formation Ino–Shika–Chō

This is a formation used by Team 10 members Shikamaru Nara, Ino Yamanaka, and Choji Akimichi. It is a formation mainly used to bind the opponent. Ino uses her Mind Body Switch Technique (in the anime, she also uses the Mind Body Disturbance Technique) to control one of the opponents. Shikamaru binds the opponent with Shadow Imitation Technique or Shadow Neck Bind Technique. Choji generally provides the offensive with Human Bullet Tank, but can also limit the opponent's movement with Partial Multi-Size Technique. This formation kind of formation was used against The Legendary Stupid Brothers, but failed after everyone was out of chakra because of Raijin and Fujin's strength.

This formation was also first introduced with Team 10's parents, both having their names start with ino (Inoichi), shika (Shikaku), and cho (Choza). Ironically, Team 10 was also put into together with the same parents in this formation. This happened around on the Invasion of Konoha Arc.