Akira is one of the few survivors of Black Zetsu’s attack on Hoshigakure and the sole survivor of the Yamada clan. Having been emotionally scarred after the attack on Hoshigakure, Akira is much different than her former self, her joyful warmth now replaced by cold hatred. Akira and her young friend Michi traveled to Amegakure, in hopes of joining the effort against Black Zetsu, and avenging those she has lost.