NARA (Shadow Manipulation)

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The original Nara Clan can be traced back to Konohagakure, where they served as field medics to their allies, the Yamanaka and Akimichi clans. With their unique ability to manipulate shadows, the Nara quickly made a name for themselves during the hidden village's founding years.

True to themselves, the Nara eschew the limelight in order to work from the shadows. They are known for their cunning and calm approach to life, and are sought after strategist and councilmen across the shinobi world.

There is no real hierarchy amongst the clan outside of the Leaf, who still elect a leader to represent them in political affairs.

Joining the Nara requires a Clan trait.

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Kagemane no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Technique)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Description: The Shadow Imitation Technique is the signature technique of the Nara clan. The user manipulates their shadow across a surface to merge it with a target or targets' shadow. The user can stretch their shadow however they wish in order to accomplish this goal, but they are limited by their shadow's surface area; if a target can move far enough away from the Shadow Imitation's user, they are theoretically safe from it. But there are ways around this. The user's shadow can freely move within other shadows, extending its range. Some clan members have been known to frequently use flash bombs, either to briefly extend their own shadow or to extend that of their targets'. It is important to clarify that a target must have a shadow to manipulate, and so the Shadow Imitation cannot be used in utter darkness.

Once a user merges their shadow with a target's, the target cannot move on their own other than to talk. The only movements they are able to make are those that the user makes. If the user walks forward, the target walks forward; if the user raises their right hand, the target raises their right hand. Nara tend to wear their shuriken holsters in atypical locations so that, when they reach for and throw shuriken, their targets will reach for and throw nothing. Although most often used against opponents, the Shadow Imitation Technique can be used to save allies, freezing them in physically impossible positions so that they won't trigger booby traps, or causing them to cling to sheer surfaces with no means of support. At times, the Shadow Imitation's mimicry is two-way, as if a third-party forces the target to make a move, the user will be forced to make the same move.

Keeping a target restrained requires a great deal of chakra, making it difficult to maintain the Shadow Imitation for long periods of time. With repeated use or against multiple targets, the duration of the binding becomes shorter. If a target is strong enough or if the user is weakened enough, targets can resist and even overpower the Shadow Imitation's control.



Kageyose no Jutsu (Shadow Gathering Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: This is a ninjutsu using materialized shadows, but compared to the Shadow Sewing Technique 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 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.



Kagemane Shuriken no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Shuriken Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: By infusing a blade or projectile with their own chakra beforehand, the weapon is given the effect of the clan member'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. Since it is more difficult for the enemy to notice it, this ninjutsu compensates for the weakness of the similar Shadow Imitation Technique, being its limited effective range. While this can keep a target trapped for some time, it can be disrupted simply by the removal of the blade from the ground and the victim's shadow, or by the disappearance of the opponent's shadow entirely.



Kagemane Tokorahen no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Field Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: This technique is an advanced version of the Shadow Imitation Technique, where the clan member expands their shadow to cover a wide range, thereby reducing the chance of escape. Their shadow is dispersed in a circular radius with the clan member at the center, spreading in all direction. Due to the technique's concept, multiple targets can be captured simultaneously.



Kuro Higanbana (Black Spider Lily)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Description: After trapping the target with the Shadow Sewing Technique, the clan member can then manipulate the shadow to bring them closer to themselves, dragging their victims along. This technique can be used to draw multiple enemies in as well, which can be used for follow up attacks, either by the clan member or an ally.



Kage–Kubishibari no Jutsu (Shadow–Neck Binding Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Description: This is a variation of the Shadow Imitation Technique, designed for offensive purposes. The user extends their shadow along a target's body, which, because the shadow has physical properties, the target can feel. There, the shadow can be used for restraint, replacing or adding to the binding of the Shadow Imitation, or with enough force, strangulation and even attempt murder via snapped neck. The closer the user is to their target, the stronger this binding becomes. Like the Shadow Imitation, the Shadow–Neck Binding requires a great deal of chakra to maintain, making it weaker over extended periods of time. For this reason, it is most effective when immediately used to strangle a target, hence the name. The Shadow–Neck Binding's ability to apply pressure to a body gives the user some additional options. If the user falls victim to a genjutsu, they can use their shadow to break their own finger, freeing themselves from the genjutsu's influence.



Kagezukami no Jutsu (Shadow Clutch Technique)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: The clan member materializes their shadow and increases its power, becoming hard like steel. The user then proceeds to attempt to capture the target's shadow and, if successful, forcibly move them about. The technique's strength is proportionate to the chakra put into it; with enough chakra and strength applied, even giants can be moved. This simple application makes it useful in a number of emergency situations. Unlike with the Shadow Imitation Technique, though the two shadows are connected, the target is not forced to copy the user's movements, allowing them to retain their own range of motion.



Kage Nui no Jutsu (Shadow Sewing Technique)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Description: This is a ninjutsu from among the Nara clan's secret techniques that uses materialized shadows to attack and bind, instead of merely immobilizing and controlling like the Shadow Imitation Technique. The clan member changes the shape of their shadow into several sharp tendril-like needles and controls each separately. They can then attack the same or 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 the Shadow Imitation Technique. Conversely, after immobilizing the target(s) with the latter technique, a proficient user can then also transition so into the Shadow Sewing Technique to thereby subsequently inflict harm to the captured party.



Kagemane Kage Shibari no Jutsu (Shadow Imitation Shadow Bind Technique)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Description: The Shadow Imitation Shadow Bind Technique is one of the hijutsu utilized by members of the Nara clan.
After attaching their shadow to a host's own, the clan member does not restrict their movements in any way, nor do they force them to mimic their own movement. This allows the host to move freely all the while the Nara's shadow is still attached to their own. Through the shadow, the Nara is able to sense when their combined shadow comes into contact with the target's, basically using the latter's own shadow as an intermediary to link up other shadows in proximity, which they can then bind using the Shadow Imitation Technique. This technique allows for the Nara to bind multiple targets on a battlefield all while not directly engaging in combat, adding an element of surprise to their companion's attacks.

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Nara Clan Medical Encyclopedia
Rank: A
Type: Clan / Accessory
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Description: There exists a huge medical encyclopedia kept by the Nara clan. The book has the kanji for "deer" (鹿, shika) on one cover and a simplified version of the clan's symbol on the other. The members of this clan are skilled in the field of medicine and as such have created and maintained an encyclopedia of sorts with medical herbs, preparations and the effects of such items. In the hands of a skilled Medic or Herbalist, this can help reduce the time it takes to create medicine, life saving salves and techniques, and other related actions. While the main version exists fixated within the clan headquarters, a pocketbook version is given to all worthy clan members, written in a fashion only they can understand and discern.
Cost: 20,000 Ryou. This is available all Nara clan members for free, but requires an active roleplay session in order to acquire a book from the clan elders.