Dance of the Willow

Release of long bone blades from the body for evasive combat with an emphasis on parries and counterattacks. Can attack multiple opponents by growing bones from different parts of the body.

Information

NameDance of the Willow

English NameWillow Dance

RomajiYanagi no Mai

Parent TechniqueShikotsumyaku

ClassificationTaijutsu, Kekkei Genkai

RankC

DistanceClose

StampsNo

Primary UsersKimimaro

Manga205

Anime121

Dance of the Willow — Technique, Anime, 1

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Dance of the Willow — Technique, Anime, 3

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Description

Willow Dance is a taijutsu kekkei genkai of the Shikotsumyaku used by Kimimaro. He releases long hardened bones from his body, capable of easily piercing the enemy and inflicting severe wounds. His movements resemble the swaying of willow branches in the wind: mostly evasive, with an emphasis on parries and counterattacks. Usually Kimimaro limits himself to bones sprouting from his palms, but when necessary he releases additional blades from his knees, elbows, and shoulders to simultaneously attack multiple enemies.