Soft Physique Modification

From Narutopedia

Soft Physique Modification[1]
Name
Kanji	軟の改造
Rōmaji	Nan no Kaizō
Literal English	Soft Physique Modification
Debut
Manga	Chapter #47
Anime	Naruto Episode #28
Data
Classification	Hiden, Ninjutsu
Class	Supplementary
Users Misumi Tsurugi Orochimaru Nurari (Anime only)

Originally developed for spying activities, this technique can be done after some surgery and actual body modification. The user dislocates their joints then controls their softened body with chakra, allowing them to stretch and twist any part of their body at any angle, elongating and even coiling around their opponent. This can also be used to make the user's body more malleable and snakelike. Orochimaru's version allows him to stretch his body parts well beyond their normal length.

[edit] Trivia

• This technique is based on yet another aspect of Japanese folklore. Rokurokubi (ろくろ首) are yokai (Japanese spirits or demons) that were orginally humans, but broke the precepts or doctrines of Buddhism. Cursed, these monsters had infinitely extendable necks and used them to spy on mortals. The worst of these preyed on humans or bit them and drank their blood (much like how Orochimaru gives his curse marks).

[edit] References

1. ↑ First databook, page 212