Clone Technique

From Narutopedia

Clone Technique[1][2]
Name
Kanji	分身の術
Rōmaji	Bunshin no Jutsu
Literal English	Clone Technique
Viz manga	Art of the Doppleganger
English TV	Clone Jutsu
Other	Art of Body Splitting
Debut
Manga	Chapter #1
Anime	Naruto Episode #1
Data
Classification	Ninjutsu, Bunshinjutsu, General skill
Rank	E-rank
Class	Supplementary
Hand seals	Ram → Snake → Tiger

This technique creates intangible copies of the user. The clones are simply illusions and will dissipate when they come into contact with something. The illusions can be seen through by the Byakugan and the Sharingan. A person with normal eyes can also distinguish the clones from the original, since the clones will not disrupt the area around themselves with their movement (won't kick up dust, crush grass, etc.).

[edit] References

1. ↑ First Databook, page 220
2. ↑ Official Fanbook, page 163