User:ShounenSuki/Second Databook Translations

Kage–Kubishibari no Jutsu (p. 203)

 * Ninjutsu, Hiden, No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)
 * User(s): Nara Shikamaru, Nara Shikaku

A strange shadow, shaped like hands When it binds your neck, it will snatch away your life!!

A technique developed from the Nara clan's hiden Kagemane 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.

100 Leafs Collection #20: The Shadow Art with Many Uses
Konoha One Hundred Leafs Collection ~ Number Twenty

'Potential' and 'Limit' in Conflict —The Shadow Art with Many Uses!!—

The basic use of the Nara family's secret techniques is to capture and restrain the enemy, but depending on the way they are put into practical use, they can display various effects. How to make the best use of the shadow's special characteristics, while staying within the limit of "the shadow's surface area cannot be changed". Certainly, this is the true thrill of this series of techniques.

—Transformation— If the special characteristic of the user's shadow that makes it possible to transform it is used, it is possible to increase the shadow's range by shaping it like string, or attack multiple enemies by branching the shadow.


 * ↑With the Kage–Kubishibari, it is possible to attack body parts like fingers and such by turning the shadow slender.

—Expansion— It is possible to even change the surface area of the shadow, but only if you can control the source of light. It is important to understand the position of the sun and to use artificial light sources.


 * ↑Although only temporarily, the use of the 'light ball' ninja tool can be used to change the state of the shadows dramatically.

Hien (p. 265)

 * Taijutsu, B-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)
 * User(s): Sarutobi Asuma

This expanding and contracting blade of light makes it difficult to keep track off everything!!

An addition-line ninjutsu that augments the killing power of a blade — like a kunai or sword — by flowing chakra into it! The materialised chakra is shaped like a blade, cutting up everything it touches at once! It is also possible to alter the attack range of the weapon by adjusting the amount of chakra put into the blade. Seeing through the movements is a Herculean task!!


 * ↑Asuma dealing with battle by using the technique on his favourite Iron Knuckles.


 * ↓The density of the chakra is so high it becomes visible. It not only raises the power of the weapon, but simultaneously turns oneself into a blade as well!!