-Nara Clan-

Name: Nara Clan
Village of origin: Leaf Village
Current village: Leaf Village
Clan symbol:
Elements: none
Bloodline limit: none
Shadow Manipulation
Famous clan members: none

Clan history: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, but once the situation calls for it, they are very determined and loyal. 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

The Nara clan has a special relationship with the Akimichi clan and Yamanaka clan. For generations, members of these three families have formed an "Ino-Shika-Chō trio", named after the first part of the names of the members. The Nara members are the "Shika" in the trio. To strengthen the unity between the three clans, a member of the Sarutobi clan will give them special earrings to present to each generation when they swear their oaths. The earrings also symbolize that they are considered adults by their respective clans.
Clan jutsu:
Name: Formation Ino-Shika-Chō
Rank: C - A Rank
Type: Ninjutsu and Taijutsu
Element:
Description:Formation Ino-Shika-Chō is a formation used by the members of the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans. It is designed to bind the opponent, with the clans respective secret techniques. An Akimichi will provide a distraction by attacking the opponent, generally with Human Bullet Tank. The distraction will allow a Nara to bind the opponent with their shadow. Then the Yamanaka will be free to use the Mind Body Switch Technique to control one of the opponents, with out fear of it missing.

Name:Shadow Imitation Technique
Rank:C
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
Description:The Shadow Imitation Technique allows the user to extend their shadow on any surface (even water) and as far as they want as long as there is a 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. Therefore, the two can throw shuriken at each other at the same time if the user desires that (of course, to prevent hurting themselves, the user just has to have the shuriken holster in a place where you don't normally have it, like the back, so that the opponent draws nothing when the user draws a shuriken). If the target is out of range, the user can produce a better light source to increase their shadow's size or rely on pre-existing shadows for their shadow to freely travel through. It's also possible to split one's shadow, either to trap more opponents at once, or to create a distraction.

The major downside of the Shadow Imitation is that it is tiring to use repeatedly; Hidan notes that the ability is subject to some form of diminishing return and decreases in potency after repeated use (Shikamaru can only maintain it for 5 minutes per use). If the user is low on chakra, the performance rate of the technique also deteriorates. Insufficient lighting will make the technique less effective. A particularly strong opponent can also resist the shadow's forced imitation.

Name:Shadow Endgame Technique
Rank:B
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
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 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. There are no hand seals used for this technique, but the hand movements resemble that of Gaara's Sand Binding Coffin.

Name:Shadow Sewing Technique
Rank:B
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
Description: 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 the Shadow Imitation Technique. 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 the Shadow Imitation Technique.

Name:Shadow Imitation Shuriken Technique
Rank:B
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
Description: By infusing the blades with his own chakra beforehand, they are given the effect of his shadow techniques. By using these weapons to pierce the enemies' shadows, they are paralysed 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 weak point of the similar Shadow Imitation Technique, being its limited effective range. It is unknown for how long this jutsu can keep its targets paralysed, however it can be disrupted simply by the removal of the blade or by the disappearance of the opponent's shadow.

Name:Shadow Neck Bind Technique
Rank:B
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
Description: After capturing an opponent with the Shadow Imitation Technique, 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 Shadow Imitation Technique 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.

Name: Shadow Network Technique
Rank: C
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
Description: The user is able to utilize his shadow to crack the ground around him, possessing nearby enemies. The shadow will spin, forming a small whirlwind, attacking possessed and approaching enemies.

Name: Shadow Personification Technique
Rank: A
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
Description: Shikamaru materializes and personifies his shadow into two different Shikamaru shaped shadows. Each shadow punches the opponent once and then both shadows coil around the opponent and crush the opponent.

Name: Shadow Bomb Vines
Rank: B
Type:Ninjutsu
Element: none
Description: Shikamaru throws countless exploding tags into the air and then performs Shadow Sewing Technique, making each shadow tendril hold a tag. Then he sends these tendrils toward the enemy and they tie the enemy to a rock where the tags detonate.

Name: Shadow Pressure Palm Technique
Rank: A
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:
Description: The user throws flash bombs behind him, to not only blind his foes but also to extend the range of his shadow indefinitely. Once those preparations are complete, He can put any parts of his body in front of the light and it will appear as an enormous shadow. Once his shadow is ready, he can constrict any enemies easily just by closing his hand.

Name:Shadow Membrane Technique
Rank: B
Type:Ninjutsu
Element:
Description: The user releases several smoke bombs that engulf the enemy in smoke. He then wraps his shadow around the enemy before constricting it to a small egg-like size that he forces to implode.