Shadow Marionette

Shadow Marionette
Shikamaru Nara (Naruto) utilizing his clan's Shadow Imitation Technique.
Power/Ability to:	Manipulate targets through shadows.

The ability to control the targets movements via shadows. Sub-power of Darkness Manipulation. Variation of Motor-Skill Manipulation.

Also Called

• Darkness Puppeteering
• Shadow Possession (Naruto)
• Shadow Puppetry

Capabilities

The user takes control over motor functions of others against their will as if they were a marionette via shadows, subjects are still conscious, but can’t resist the user's puppet control. This can be executed by infusing ones shadow into the shadow of the target, physical contact, or simply having shadows touch.

Applications

• Motor-Skill Manipulation
  • Binding

Associations

• Animated Shadow
• Darkness Manipulation
• Hidden Attacks

Limitations

• May only effect targets that are in touch with their shadow.
• Both the target and user must have shadows, thus some level of light is needed.

Known Users

• Future Rogue Cheney (Fairy Tail)
• Genshirō Saji (Highschool DxD)
• Anemo Nemo/Leberblume (Mahō Shōjo ni Akogarete)
• Jiraiya (Naruto)
• Nara Clan (Naruto)
  • Shikaku Nara
  • Shikamaru Nara
  • Shikadai Nara (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations)
• Enid (OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes)
• Gecko Moriah (One Piece)
• Anna Schwagerin (Shinza Banshou series/Dies Irae)
• Misty (Super Doll Licca-chan)
• Argento Vampear (The Reincarnated Vampire Wants an Afternoon Nap)
• "Shaddoll" monsters (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
• Asato Kido (YuYu Hakusho)

Gallery

Shikaku Nara (Naruto) using the Shadow Imitation Technique in multiple targets.

Shikadai Nara (Boruto: Naruto Next Generations) using a expanded version of the Shadow Imitation Technique.