Hiden: Hiding in Scale Powder Technique
Name
Kanji	秘伝・鱗粉隠れの術
Rōmaji	Hiden: Rinpungakure no Jutsu
Literal English	Secret: Hiding in Scale Powder Technique
Viz manga	Secret Tradition: Scaled Sneak Jutsu
Debut
Manga	Chapter #564
Appears in	Manga only
Data
Classification	Hiden, Ninjutsu
Class	Supplementary
Range	Short to Mid range
Derived jutsu
Users Fū

The user exhales a large quantity of fine powder from their mouth, which due to its luminous quality, shines so brightly that it can temporarily blind multiple targets within its area of effect. This momentary handicap can be utilised either by the user or their allies to attack the opposition whilst their vision is still impaired.

Trivia

• While the kanji in the term 'rinpun' (鱗粉) literally mean 'scale powder', the term refers specifically to insect scales (such as the 'dust' on moth wings). According to old wives' tales, that dust causes blindness.
• This technique can be effectively countered if the target's eyes are protected for the duration of the technique, or otherwise possess sensory abilities to compensate for the loss of sight.^[1]
• In some video games, it appears as though the powder created by this technique can explode, when exposed to sparks.

References

1. ↑ Naruto chapter 564, page 8