Editing: Shadow Imitation Technique Back to page You do not have permission to edit this page, for the following reason: The database is currently locked. The database has been automatically locked while the slave database servers catch up to the master References: Image: Shadow Imitation Technique.JPG Kanji: Unnamed Rōmaji: Literal english: English tv: Viz manga: Game names: Other names: Parent jutsu: Related jutsu: info.pngThese are jutsus that are not developed from or developed into this jutsu. Rank: info.pngAll ranks come from the author of the series in the official databooks. EDCBAS Classification: Jutsu types: Type: Offensive Defensive Supplementary Range: Short Mid Long (Short, 0-5m; Mid, 5-10m; Long, 10m+) Users: Team: Hand signs Debut (manga; chapter #): Debut (anime; episode #): Shippūden Debut Game: Debut Movie: Anime OVA In Media: Anime Manga Game Movie Article Text The '''Shadow Imitation Technique''' allows the user to extend their shadow on any surface (even water)<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 535, page 6</ref> and as far as they want as long as there is a sufficient [[Wikipedia:Area|area]]. Once it comes into contact with a target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements. Therefore, the two can throw [[shuriken]] at each other at the same time if the user desires that (of course, to prevent hurting themselves, the user just has to have the shuriken holster in a place where you don't normally have it, like the back, so that the opponent draws nothing when the user draws a shuriken). If the target is out of range, the user can produce a [[Flash Bomb|better light source]] to increase their shadow's size or rely on pre-existing shadows for their shadow to freely travel through.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 207, pages 17-18</ref> It's also possible to split one's shadow, either to trap more opponents at once, or to create a distraction. The shadow can also be attached to people without binding them, letting the "victim" move freely. Doing that has the purpose that the person, the shadow was attached to, makes contact with a third person, to bind the latter one with the shadow.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, pages 7-8</ref> The major downside of the Shadow Imitation is that it is tiring to use repeatedly; [[Hidan]] notes that the ability is subject to some form of diminishing return and decreases in potency after repeated use ([[Shikamaru]] can only maintain it for 5 minutes per use).<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 336, page 7</ref> If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lighting will make the technique less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation. == Trivia == * It was originally created somewhere in Konoha's region as a way to capture deer for their antlers. From there, it was treated as a secret technique, and transmitted to the following generations.<ref name="Databook1"/> * [[Shikaku Nara]] calls this technique by its old name: the {{translation|Shadow Bind Technique|影縛りの術|Kageshibari no Jutsu|engtv=Shadow Paralysis Jutsu}} (exactly {{translation|"Leaf Secret: Shadow Bind Technique"|木ノ葉秘伝・影縛りの術|Konoha Hiden: Kageshibari no Jutsu|lit meaning=Tree Leaf Secret: Shadow Bind Technique}}. Shikamaru also uses this name in ''[[Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds]]''. The old version simply paralysed the target. The imitation aspect was apparently added sometime between [[Orochimaru]]'s defection from [[Konoha]] and his later invasion of the village. * [[Ensui]] initially referred to this technique as the {{translation|''Shadow Imitation Shadow Bind''|影真似影縛り|Kagemane Kage Shibari}}<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 7</ref> but later refers to it simply as "Kagemane". * It does not appear to affect the opponent's face, allowing them freedom of speech, thus this technique can be used for interrogation purposes. * In the ''[[Naruto: Clash of Ninja (series)|Naruto: Clash of Ninja]]'' series, Kakashi can perform this technique by copying it with his Sharingan. * In ''[[Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2]]'', using this technique on multiple opponents at once gives it the name Eight Way Shadow Imitation Technique. * The user of the technique has been shown to move the same way as the target if they are moved.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 96, page 19</ref> == References == <references/> [[he:ג'וטסו העמדת צל]] Summary: Minor edit Follow this page Cancel
