Changes: Shadow of the Dancing Leaf

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The user moves close behind a target and carefully matches their movements, following them in the same way that a leaf is followed by its shadow. Simply mimicking a target in this way does no harm to them, but it's useful as a setup for other techniques, such as the Front Lotus or the Lion Combo. Because of how difficult it can be to use this technique, most genin are unlikely to be talented enough to perform it.^[1]

Trivia

Rin no Sho says Neji Hyūga is skilled enough to use Shadow of the Dancing Leaf,^[1] though he never actually has.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Rin no Sho, page 170

[d1-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 Rin no Sho, page 170

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-A technique where a [[shinobi]] follows the opponent, closely matching his or her body's movement, just like a leaf that dances in the air is followed by its shadow. The technique is usually preceded by a swift upper kick that will launch the target into the air. It is mainly used to position an opponent into a vulnerable aerial position. This move by itself is harmless, but it is usable as a stepping stone for a great many powerful techniques like Front Lotus and the Lion Combo. That being said, it also has a rather high degree of difficulty. If the user is used by someone with a partner, they can use this technique to kick them into their partner to create an opening for their partner to attack.
+The user moves close behind a target and carefully matches their movements, following them in the same way that a leaf is followed by its shadow. Simply mimicking a target in this way does no harm to them, but it's useful as a setup for other techniques, such as the [[Front Lotus]] or the [[Lion Combo]]. Because of how difficult it can be to use this technique, most [[genin]] are unlikely to be talented enough to perform it.<ref name="d1"/>
+== Trivia ==
+* ''[[Rin no Sho]]'' says [[Neji Hyūga]] is skilled enough to use Shadow of the Dancing Leaf,<ref name="d1"/> though he never actually has.
 == References ==