Shikadai's shadow circle technique is pretty broken

[Pakura]

It basically means you can't get anywhere near him, or attack him from any direction, or you get captured. It also means even multiple attackers can't get him. Unless they cheat like Boruto. =D It also seems to have a pretty big range. All he has to be is chase you with the shadow, then let you attack from any direction, and then boom, instant shadow circle and you are caught from any direction. They will probably have to nerf this thing cause it's too OP.

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[salamander uchiha]

Agreed Shikidai's a true ninja, he was cheated out of victory by Clone (Boruto).

 

[Azarath Metrion Zinthos]

If Boruto hadn't been made a "tad" less idiotic Shikadai would've held his rightful victory as he apparently trained for it to expand to that range and be able to use it so creatively. Granted, Boruto's subterfuge will bite him in the end, and Shikadai will get justice for being swapped places, when vice versa it would have been easier to stomach since Boruto definitely didn't put in as much effort as the others.

OT: The technique seems pretty OP. Despite there being no similarities between him and Neji, I got some Neji vibes there, it's mechanically like Rotation, in that it works as both defense and offense, and functions optimally only if the enemy is in its range.

 

[uhmusddy]

It’s the perfect counter versus Boruto’s clone acrobatics

As hype as Boruto vs Sarada vs Shinki sounds, Shikadai should of still got the W and proceed to the three way. It’d be refreshing for Boruto to take the backseat(before his ootsusuki moment) and for better storytelling to let him reflect on his mistakes before the invasion happens

 

[neosmith500]

Yep. It's a very strong tech. Perfect evolution to the standard jutsu. But raw speed at the right attack pattern can easily counter it. Jutsus being launched at Shika and the right shunshin blitz can attack him before its off. Considering Shikadai had to physically react and outmanoeuvre Boruto. But the tech itself is of its own league. Wouldn't mind getting some more info on it.

 

[DietyOfWind]

i just want to say even though what shikidai did was cool and all the fact boruto was even able to make a seal means the technique wasnt holding him strong enough boruto could have just tried making the shadow clone symbol with all the clones plus him at the same time and it would have overpowered the jutsu even if he couldnt make another clone he also couldnt have held them all back from making the sign then boruto could have released the other clones and remade one and still won. I get the point of trying to say its cheating in one way but then on the other hand what do you call it when kiba used akamaru in naruto or when kankouro used his puppets they werent considdered cheating then so im kinda lost. I see the point from a real life perspective but when it goes down to the prespective from the story it doesnt make much sense.

 

[Jiren]

Yeah i agree. It would make close range techniques harder to use because of fear of getting caught in his circle. Also Shikidai is smart enough to use it when its most advantageous to him.

 

[123fire]

Shikamaru told naruto that they had a special training not surprised

 

[NextGenNinja]

Did ya know Temari helped Shikadai create that jutsu?(According to the movie novel at least)

 

[uhmusddy]

Did ya know Temari helped Shikadai create that jutsu?(According to the movie novel at least)

Oh snap so it’s legit Shikadais original jutsu? that’s badass

 

[NextGenNinja]

Oh snap so it’s legit Shikadais original jutsu? that’s badass

If my memory is right, yes it is.

 

[kiiro]

Well Shadow jutsu was meant to hunt so we might see the full extent of its power with Shikadai.

He is very strong and can see him better than Shikamaru. Also looks like he has more chakra.

 

[Vulpini]

Shikadai is badass. I like him.

The way he owned Boruto was simply amazing. Shikadai vs. Shinki vs. Sarada would've been so much more interesting.

 

[Uverdore9]

Its a attribute of Temari' clan.