Shikamaru Nara is one of the great shinobi from the village of Konoha who is very famous because of the intelligence he has. As a member of the Nara clan, Shikamaru is capable of using an interesting and distinctive jutsu that makes use of shadows in battle.
Throughout Naruto's story, he has demonstrated various interesting shadow jutsu. For more details, this time we has summarized all Shikamaru's most powerful jutsu in Naruto's story. Come on, let's just talk about it!
10. Doton: Renga no Jutsu
Even though Shikamaru is a user of shadow jutsu, he once showed skill in using earth element jutsu during the Fourth Ninja World War, namely Doton: Renga no Jutsu.
The user of this jutsu is able to create a wall from the ground that serves to block the opponent's attack. Basically, this technique is quite weak. However, the power of this jutsu is great when many users use this jutsu simultaneously.
9. Ninpo: Shinken Shirahadori
Apart from relying on ninjutsu in battle, Shikamaru is also quite skilled in using taijutsu techniques. As proof, he is capable of using Ninpo : Shuriken Shirahadori.
When using this technique, Shikamaru is able to stop an opponent's weapon or sword by using both of his hands. This technique has proven to be effective for blocking attacks from opponents.
8. Kagemane no Jutsu
For fans of the Naruto story, you may already be familiar with this jutsu. Kagemane no Jutsu is Shikamaru's most distinctive jutsu. When using this technique, Shikamaru will manipulate his shadow and aim it at the target.
Once the shadow reaches the target, the target will bind to Shikamaru's shadow and will follow Shikamaru's movements exactly. What is clear, this technique is very effective to paralyze the opponent's movement.
7. Kagemane Shuriken no Jutsu
The technique is another variation of the previous technique. Shikamaru created this jutsu when he was training to master Asuma's chakra blades. He later demonstrated this technique during his fight against Hidan.
When using this jutsu, Shikamaru uses a combination of the chakra blades with various strategies to distract the opponent. After the opponent's focus is disturbed, it will be easier for Shikamaru to bind the opponent with this shadow move.
6. Kageyose no Jutsu
Kageyose no Jutsu is one of Shikamaru's most interesting jutsus. When activating this jutsu, Shikamaru is able to control his shadow and turn it into a very useful tentacle.
Shikamaru can lengthen or shorten the shadow's tentacles at will. He usually uses this technique to hold or pull an object or weapon such as a kunai. Uniquely, the shadow's tentacles can penetrate small holes.
5. Ino-Shika-Cho Formation
As the name implies, this jutsu is a combined jutsu belonging to the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans which has been passed down for generations. By combining forces, the three clans are able to issue very powerful attacks.
Shikamaru used this formation together with Ino and Choji. When using this technique, they complement each other. In addition, they can use very powerful combination jutsu, such as the Nikudan Yoyo technique.
4. Kage-Kubishibari no Jutsu
Kage-Kubishibari no Jutsu is an interesting variation of Kagemane no Jutsu which is designed with the aim of attacking the enemy. When using this technique, Shikamaru will extend his shadow to the opponent's body and apply pressure to the target's body.
The closer the distance between the user and the target is, the stronger the effect of this technique will be. Despite its prowess, this jutsu greatly drains the user's chakra. To overcome this, Shikamaru can use this technique to suffocate the target, like when he fought Tayuya.
3. Kagezukami no Jutsu
Kagezukami no Jutsu was shown by Shikamaru during the Fourth Ninja World War. When using this technique, Shikamaru will condense his shadow until it is as hard as steel. After that, he would use the shadow to trap the target.
After the target is affected by this jutsu, Shikamaru will force the target to move or move within a certain distance. The strength of this jutsu depends on how big Shikamaru's chakra is. In addition, this jutsu can be used as a weapon when combined with the Akimichi clan's signature jutsu.
2. Nikudan Yoyo
After forming the Ino-Shika-Cho Formation, Shikamaru and his friends were able to use very interesting combination moves. An example is Nikudan Yoyo technique created by the three of them.
When using this technique, Choji will increase his body size and Shikamaru will link his shadow with Choji's. At the same time, Ino detected the presence of an enemy and sent information to Shikamaru.
1. Kage Nui no Jutsu
Kage Nui no Jutsu is one of the secret techniques owned by the Nara clan and is arguably Shikamaru's strongest jutsu. When using this technique, Shikamaru will condense his shadow and turn it into a very sharp needle.
With this technique, Shikamaru can both block and attack an opponent by piercing the opponent's body with his shadow. Interestingly, Shikamaru can use this technique to attack multiple targets at once.
He showed the technique to attack Hidan. Unfortunately, it is not effective against him who have immortality and cannot be killed. If Shikamaru's enemy were an weak ninja, he would surely be killed by this technique.