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Advantages: The Nara clan's art of the shadow otherwisw known as Kage Mane can be used in many diverse purposes. The shadow, can be used to make imitation weapons such as shuriken as well as one of the main abilites to bind and contrict the oppoents movements while also be able to attack by strangling the opponet. The shadow could also be used for moderate defenses also for defending from projectiles. And since the Nara clan is only characterized by the seal on our clothing, our opponets don't usually know a Nara by the first look. Letting us being able to use our abilities and get the surprise on our opponets.
Disadvantage: However our shadow ways have weak points as well. Shadows, can only be used where preseant shadows are and cannot be created from thin air unless a flash bomb is thrown. Also, most shadow techniques do not have much power and mostly have to be used in strategies and without the knowing of the opponet before the move can be executed. Most shadow techniques, however this depends on the user, weaken with time. So the technique must be preformed hastily and with precise perfection. Lastly, shadows are neutral to elements and therefore have no advantage over any elements.
Well-Kown Practianers: Shikamaru Nara and Shikaku Nara.