Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu - Shadow Neck Bind Technique
Rank: B
Note: Secret Clan Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack.
Description: Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique the clan member will first bind their target using the Kage Mane no Jutsu technique. Once the target can no longer move, they form the needed hand seal to initiate this technique. The clan member uses their shadow to form a hand which will creep up their opponents body to their neck. Once the hand reaches the neck, it will constrict in such a manner so as to strangle the opponent. However, the clan member will need to be careful. If their target has a lot of chakra, they can turn back the shadow hand and prevent it from binding their neck.
Kage Mane no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Technique
Rank: B
Note: Secret Clan Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary.
Description: Kage Mane no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. It's original purpose was as a skill to help delay any pursuers. After forming the needed hand seals, the clan member is able to manipulate their shadow along any surface. By using other nearby shadows they can further extend the reach of their shadow, however they are limited to the surface area of the original cast shadow. Once the clan members shadow reaches the target shadow, it will attach itself. While attached the target will be frozen, only able to replicate in mirror form the actions of the clan member. If the clan member is low on chakra, the Kage Mane will falter and the shadow will return to its normal form.
Kage Mane Shuriken no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Shuriken Technique
Rank: B
Note: Secret Clan Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary.
Description: Kage Mane Shuriken no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara Shikamaru. Using Asuma's knives, Shikamaru can imbue his shadow chakra to create "pins" to stick his opponent in place. These knives absorb the chakra nature of the user and give off the nature's effect. In this case, the knives take on the Nara clan's shadow binding properties. By implanting the shadow chakra enhanced blade into the shadow of his target, they will be frozen in place; just as if they were caught in one of the clan members extended shadow bindings.
Kage Nui - Shadow Sewing
Rank: B
Note: Secret Clan Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack, Supplementary.
Description: Ninpou: Kage Nui is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique Shikamaru will first form the needed handseal to extend his shadow. Shikamaru will then change the handseal to cause the shadow to emerge from the ground in tendrils. The tendrils can extend and whip about and are strong enough to pierce nearby targets.