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Dead Soul Technique

• Name: Dead Soul Technique (死魂の術, Shikon no Jutsu; English TV "Dead Soul Jutsu")
• Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
• User: Kabuto Yakushi
• Debut (Anime): Naruto Episode 51
• Debut (Manga): Chapter 89

Using this jutsu, a person can temporarily reanimate a corpse, creating the illusion of a living person. This is achieved by causing the heart to beat once more, allowing the user to control the corpse. The reanimated corpse can serve as either a short-time ally or an effective decoy. These corpses can be stored in summoning scrolls for carrying purposes.