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Clan Name: Nara
Village of Occupancy: Konohagakure no Sato
Clan Leader: N/A
Ability/Hidden Technique: Kagemane No Jutsu
Clan Functions & Description: The Nara Clan (奈良一族, Nara Ichizoku) 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. The men from this family are very lazy, tend to be attracted to overbearing women, and are apparently geniuses. More males seem to be born into the clan than females, so most females are married into the clan. There is a legend that when a Nara dies, he is reincarnated into one of the deer of the Nara forest, returning to protect the forest and the clan.
The Nara clan seems to have a special relationship with the Akimichi clan and Yamanaka clan. For at least two generations, members of these three families have formed an "Ino-Shika-Cho trio," named after the first part of the names of the members. The Nara members are the Shika in the trio. "Ino," "Shika" and "Cho" are the names of three cards needed for a highly prized trick of "Inoshikacho" in the Hanafuda.
Kekkai Genkai/Hidden Technique Description:
The Nara clan specializes in the manipulation of their shadow and sometimes other people’s shadows as well. The Kagemane is the main technique of the clan, and involves the stretching and manipulation of their own shadow in order to capture the opponent. By simply attaching their shadow to the shadow of their target, the user gains full control over the target's movements.
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Additional Hidden Techniques / Supporting Techniques:
1. Kage Mane no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Technique
Rank: D
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
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.
2. Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu - Shadow Neck Bind Technique
Rank: C
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
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.
3. Kage Nui - Shadow Sewing
Rank: C
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Description: Ninpou: Kage Nui is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique the user will first form the needed handseal to extend his shadow. They 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.
4. Kage Yose no Jutsu - Shadow Gathering Technique
Rank: C
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Description: Kage Yose no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. This technique uses the Kage Nui threads to extend from a Kage Kubi Shibari bound on the body. These threads can then pull an object back towards the one bound. In this case, the shadow thread was used to pull in wire and explosive tags which were surrounding the target. The Kage Nui then sewed the wire into the target, binding them with the wire and lacing them with explosive tags.
Village of Occupancy: Konohagakure no Sato
Clan Leader: N/A
Ability/Hidden Technique: Kagemane No Jutsu
Clan Functions & Description: The Nara Clan (奈良一族, Nara Ichizoku) 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. The men from this family are very lazy, tend to be attracted to overbearing women, and are apparently geniuses. More males seem to be born into the clan than females, so most females are married into the clan. There is a legend that when a Nara dies, he is reincarnated into one of the deer of the Nara forest, returning to protect the forest and the clan.
The Nara clan seems to have a special relationship with the Akimichi clan and Yamanaka clan. For at least two generations, members of these three families have formed an "Ino-Shika-Cho trio," named after the first part of the names of the members. The Nara members are the Shika in the trio. "Ino," "Shika" and "Cho" are the names of three cards needed for a highly prized trick of "Inoshikacho" in the Hanafuda.
Kekkai Genkai/Hidden Technique Description:
The Nara clan specializes in the manipulation of their shadow and sometimes other people’s shadows as well. The Kagemane is the main technique of the clan, and involves the stretching and manipulation of their own shadow in order to capture the opponent. By simply attaching their shadow to the shadow of their target, the user gains full control over the target's movements.
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Additional Hidden Techniques / Supporting Techniques:
1. Kage Mane no Jutsu - Shadow Imitation Technique
Rank: D
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
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.
2. Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu - Shadow Neck Bind Technique
Rank: C
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
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.
3. Kage Nui - Shadow Sewing
Rank: C
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Description: Ninpou: Kage Nui is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. To perform the technique the user will first form the needed handseal to extend his shadow. They 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.
4. Kage Yose no Jutsu - Shadow Gathering Technique
Rank: C
Distance: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Description: Kage Yose no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique developed by the Nara clan. This technique uses the Kage Nui threads to extend from a Kage Kubi Shibari bound on the body. These threads can then pull an object back towards the one bound. In this case, the shadow thread was used to pull in wire and explosive tags which were surrounding the target. The Kage Nui then sewed the wire into the target, binding them with the wire and lacing them with explosive tags.
