Shadow–Neck Binding Technique

"Second Databook"

- A technique developed from the Nara clan's hiden Shadow Imitation with combat in mind. It is possible to inflict direct damage to the enemy by transforming and moving shadows endowed with physical power. It was given its name because, above all else, strangulation is the most efficient method.

The smaller the distance to the target, the greater the power of the shadow.

In addition to its offensive uses, the Shadow–Neck Binding Technique can serve a number of supplementary purposes. Shikamaru has used it to break his own finger, thus freeing him from a genjutsu. It can also be used to restrict the movements of opponents that are strong enough to resist the Shadow Imitation Technique. In the anime, it was shown that this technique can be manipulated in a similar manner to the Shadow Sewing Technique.

Like all of the Nara's shadow-based jutsu, the Shadow–Neck Binding Technique requires a great deal of chakra to remain active. Extended use causes it to become progressively-weaker, leaving it impractical for drawn-out fights.

Trivia

 * In the anime
 * The technique appears in Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm as Shikamaru's ultimate technique. However, rather than strangling the opponent, it binds them to a nearby rock and then squeezes them, destroying the rock and crushing the opponent.
 * In Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2, using this technique on multiple opponents at once gives it the name Shadow Sinking Technique.
 * Shikaku calls this technique . Shikamaru also calls it this in Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3, Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 4, and Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja 5.