Home Naruto Jutsus Shikamaru Nara Kagemane no Jutsu (The Art of Me-and-My-Shadow)

Name: Kagemane no Jutsu, 影真似の術, literally "Shadow Imitation Technique"; a.k.a. Kage Shibari no Jutsu, 影縛りの術, literally "Shadow Bind Technique" Viz "The Art of Me-and-My-Shadow" English TV "Shadow Possession Jutsu" English TV "Ninja Art: Shadow Possession Jutsu"
Type: No rank, Hiden, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Nara Shikaku, Nara Shikamaru
The user's shadow is extended to the opponent's shadow, combining them. This puts the attacker in control of the target's movements- the target is forced to make any movement the user makes. It is an extremely versatile technique. Given enough talent, the shadow can contract and change shape, and even get ahold of several targets at once. The shadow can also be connected with the shadows of other objects to extend its range. Shikamaru can only hold the jutsu for about 5 minutes.
Kagemane no Jutsu used to be called Kage Shibari no Jutsu. The name also suggests that in the past, the technique could only hold targets in place and not force them to copy the user's movements. It showed in the anime that damage that happens to the target of this jutsu happens to the user.

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