The Shio clan (潮一族, Shio Ichizoku) was a founding clan from Uzushiogakure that enjoyed close relations with the Uzumaki Clan (Naruto Fanon). The Shio were traditionally experts in long-range ninjutsu, to complement the kenjutsu and fūinjutsu skills of their allies. Tradition has it that the name Uzushio is a combination of the two clans' names. The clan was founded in the Era of Warring States by the Shio Clan Ancestor, who created a clan temple located in the Land of Whirlpools.