Shadow Sewing Technique


 * Name: Viz " Art of Shadow Stitching" English TV: Ninja Art: Shadow Sewing Jutsu
 * Type: Ninjutsu, Hiden, No rank, Offensive, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
 * User: Nara clan
 * Hand Seals: Rat, Bird
 * Debut (Anime): Shippūden Episode 33
 * Debut (Manga): Chapter 283

The Shadow Sewing Technique is a technique unique to the Nara Clan. The user first extends his shadow by using the Rat hand seal, then creates shadow tendrils by using the Bird hand seal. The tendrils can serve various purposes such as attacking or binding an opponent and/or attacking multiple targets such as when Shikamaru used the Shadow Sewing Technique against Sai's drawn animals about to attack Naruto Uzumaki. After the shadow sewing technique hits someone it can then be directly transformed back into shadow possession jutsu by changing the bird hand seal to a rat again.