Spirit Transformation Technique
Name
Kanji	霊化の術
Rōmaji	Reika no Jutsu
Literal English	Spirit Transformation Technique
Viz manga	Ghost Transformation Jutsu
English TV	Ghost Transformation Jutsu
Debut
Manga	Chapter #591
Anime	Naruto Shippūden Episode #267
Appears in	Anime and Manga
Data
Classification	Ninjutsu
Class	Offensive, Supplementary
Hand seals	Ram → Hare
Users Dan Katō

This technique allows the user's spirit to materialise and leave his body, which is then able to take possession of a target, enabling them to freely manipulate the victim's body at will. Dan Katō noted that this technique had been used to kill a great number of shinobi during his lifetime.^[1] The only known way to counteract the technique is to trap the user within a barrier, such as the Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment, before they can activate it.^[2]

With the release of the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation technique, a reincarnated Dan was capable of taking control of his ascending spirit for a short period of time using this technique. It crossed a vast distance and was still able to manipulate a person's body as well as transfer chakra to them.^[3]

Trivia

• Dan's ability to cause his soul to exit his body makes him reminiscent of an "ikiryō" (生霊; Literally meaning "living ghost"), from Japanese folklore. An ikiryō is a person whose soul can dwell outside his or her body.
• The jutsu was first mentioned in The Brilliant Military Advisor of the Hidden Leaf

See Also

• Mind Body Switch Technique

References

1. ↑ Naruto chapter 591, pages 6-7
2. ↑ Naruto chapter 530, page 7
3. ↑ Naruto chapter 591, pages 7-13