Mind Body Switch Technique

From Narutopedia

Mind Body Switch Technique[1]
Name
Kanji	心転身の術
Rōmaji	Shintenshin no Jutsu
Literal English	Mind Body Switch Technique
Viz manga	Art of the Valentine
English TV	Mind Transfer Jutsu
Debut
Manga	Chapter #55
Anime	Naruto Episode #24
Data
Classification	Ninjutsu
Rank	C-rank
Class	Supplementary
Range	Short to Mid range
Directly Derived jutsu Kunoichi Rumble Mind Body Disturbance Technique Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique
Users Ino Yamanaka Fū

This technique allows the user to enter the mind of another person or even an animal.^[2] The user transfers their consciousness to the opponent, giving them complete control of the body for a short period of time. Their original body is left defenseless while this jutsu is active, leaving it susceptible to attack until they return. The mind transfer is slow-moving, moves in a straight direction, and takes some time to return to the user's body if it misses. Because of these reasons it should only be used on immobilized targets. Similarly, if the opponent's will is strong enough, they can force the user from their body, as Sakura Haruno does to Ino Yamanaka. Lastly, should any physical injury befall the victim's body while the mind-link is active, it would cause the user's body to also receive those same injuries. For example, should the victim's arm be detached, the user's arm would be detached as well, leading to the conclusion that, should the victim die, the user would also die.

A cursed variant of this jutsu is called the Mind Puppet Switch Cursed Seal Technique.

[edit] References

1. ↑ First Databook, page 200
2. ↑ Naruto chapter 332