Body Flicker Technique


 * Name:
 * Type: D-rank, Supplementary
 * Users: Most, if not all ninja above Genin level
 * Debut (Anime): Naruto Episode 1
 * Debut (Manga): Chapter 1

This jutsu is a high-speed movement technique, allowing a ninja to move short to long distances at an almost untraceable speed. To an observer, it appears as if the user has teleported. A puff of smoke is occasionally used to disguise the user's movements. It is accomplished by using chakra to temporarily boost the user's reflexes. The amount of chakra required depends on the overall distance between the user and their intended destination. Shisui Uchiha was feared as, likely referring to this technique.

The Body Flicker Technique has various variations among the different hidden villages, all of which involve some extra element aside from the movement itself. The extra element is usually some sort of substance used to distract the opponent, such as leaves or sand. Gaara, for instance, uses the, which uses sand to cover his movements. Other varieties include the, , and.

Trivia
"Shun" is also an English word. It means to disappear, escape, or elude, which also relates to the jutsu.