Absorption Soul Technique

By using the Human Path, the user places their hand on a target's body this technique allows the user to learn everything that the target knows. Once this is done, the target's soul is ripped from their body, killing them. Because this technique must end with the target's death, it is not suited to use on hostages who have value while alive. Nagato displayed the ability to use this technique himself after he was reincarnated.

Trivia

 * Although the use of this technique usually resulted in the victim's death, the person's soul could also be stored within the King of Hell.