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Shadow of the Dancing Leaf

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Shadow of the Dancing Leaf[1]

Name

Kanji 影舞葉
Rōmaji Kage Buyō
Literal English Shadow of the Dancing Leaf
Viz manga Leaf Shadow Dance
English TV Dancing Leaf Shadow

Debut

Manga Chapter #37
Anime Naruto Episode #22

Data

Classification Taijutsu
Rank C-rank
Class Supplementary
Range Short-range
Users

The Shadow of the Dancing Leaf is used to position a ninja's opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. The ninja will first quickly appear below their opponent, then with a swift upper kick they will launch their target into the air. The ninja will then jump into the air to "shadow" the target with the target's back to their chest. Since this is the opponent's blind spot, it can be used as a set up to a number of jutsu. Rock Lee uses it in preparation for the Front Lotus. Sasuke, after copying it from Lee, uses it for his Lion Combo, but because he lacks Lee's training it puts some strain on his body.

[edit] References

  1. First Databook, page 170
Facts about Shadow of the Dancing LeafRDF feed
Anime debutNaruto Episode #22  +
Jutsu class typeSupplementary  +
Jutsu classificationTaijutsu  +
Jutsu mediaAnime  +, and Manga  +
Jutsu rangeShort  +
Jutsu rankC  +
Manga debutChapter #37  +
NameShadow of the Dancing Leaf  +
UserMight Guy  +, Rock Lee  +, and Sasuke Uchiha  +
User Anime OnlyKakashi Hatake  +