Nara Clan

The Nara clan (奈良一族, Nara Ichizoku) or Nara family (奈良家, Nara-ke) is known for their manipulation of shadows and tending of deer, which graze in a large area of Nara clan forest. They have kept a book with medicine preparations and effects for generations which imply they are skilled in the area of medicine. Among the medicine described in this book are the secret pills used by the Akimichi clan.
Despite being considered geniuses, the men from this family are prone to being lazy and hard to motivate. Ironically, they tend to be attracted to stern, overbearing women. However, there appear to be other factors as well. The Nara men seem to hold women in high esteem, and as a result, willingly defer to their female partners.
Members
Clan head: ---
Other members: --- --- ---
Hijutsu
D-rank Name: Kagemane no Jutsu- Shadow Imitation Technique Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu Type: Supplementary Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10) Hand seals: Rat Requirements: --
The Shadow Imitation Technique allows the user to extend their shadow for as far as it has sufficient area. Once it comes into contact with a target's shadow, the two merge and the target is forced to imitate the user's movements. If the target is out of range, the user can produce a better light source to increase their shadow's size or rely on preexisting shadows for their shadow to freely travel through.
The major downside of the Shadow Imitation is that it is tiring to use repeatedly; If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lighting will make the jutsu less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation.
C-rank Name: Kagemane Shuriken no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Shuriken Technique Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu. Type: Supplementary Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10) Hand seals: - Requirements: Kagemane no Jutsu, chakra conducting blades.
By infusing chakra conducting blades with their own chakra beforehand, the weapons are given the effect of the user's shadow techniques. By using these weapons to pierce the enemies' shadows, they are paralyzed in place. To pierce the shadow, it is necessary to avoid the target just barely. As it is more difficult for the enemy notice it, this ninjutsu also compensates for the weak point of the similar Kagemane no Jutsu, being its limited effective range. Despite it's name, any sort of weapon of chakra conducting material can be used.
Name: Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu - Shadow Neck Bind Technique Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu Type: Offensive. Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10) Hand seals: Dragon → Tiger → Rat Requirements: Kagemane no Jutsu.
After capturing an opponent with Kagemane no Jutsu, the user can then further extend their shadow up to the target's throat in the shape of a hand, which chokes them to death. Also, if the Kagemanu no Jutsu isn't making the opponent copy their movements, this can be used to bind opponent's body in order to restrain them. The closer the user is to their opponent, the tighter the strangle will become. This technique cannot be used for an extended period of time and weakens with each passing minute. Light is a direct factor in this jutsu. It seems to make the strength of the bind stronger, though has no known effect on the duration of the bind.
B-rank Name: Kage Nui no Jutsu - Shadow Sewing Technique Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu Type: Offensive, Supplementary. Range: Mid (5~10) to Long (10m+) Hand seals: Rat → Bird Requirements: Kagemane no Jutsu
A ninjutsu from among the Nara clan's secret techniques that uses materialised shadows to attack and bind, instead of merely immobilizing and controlling like Kagemane no Jutsu. The user changes the shape of their shadow into several sharp needles and controls each separately. They can then attack several targets simultaneously and at the same time snatch away their ability to move by sewing them stuck with the shadow threads. Because it is a physical attack, it is impossible to capture someone without harming them, but on the other hand, since the speed of invocation and the time of duration are excellent, it can be used when urgent restraint is required.
This technique is usually used to go through the target and capture them, but depending on the opponent, it can also be used as an attack to bring them down. This special characteristic finds its greatest effect when used as logistical support. After this technique hits someone, it can then be directly transformed back into Kagemane no Jutsu.
Name: Kageyose no Jutsu - Shadow Endgame Technique Classification: Ninjutsu, Hijutsu Type: Supplementary. Range: Close (0~5) to Mid (5~10) Hand seals: - Requirements: Kage Nui no Jutsu.
This is a ninjutsu using materialized shadows, but compared to Kage Nui no Jutsu from the same line, this technique places emphasis on the minute control of the shadow's movements. It is accurate enough to even make the tentacles go through tiny holes. Basically, this technique takes the user's own shadow and transforms and stretches it into countless thin tentacles, which are then used to grab objects and pull them in. Also, one can also skillfully make use of the tentacle-shaped shadow tendrils by using them to lift up and throw weapons like kunai and such. This technique has many possible applications and uses.
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