What happens to Shikamaru's jutsu at night/or in darkness?

[Hypergraphian]

Hokay, so a weird thought suddenly occurred to me. I realized that none of Kishimoto's fight scenes take place at night. Then I suddenly realized that Shikamaru's shadow jutsu may be in a bit of a fix if he actually had to fight in the dark.

So here's the question, what will happen to Shikamaru's jutsu at night?
a) The moon may create some shadows but it's faint, so his shadows may be weak. Or,
b) would he have to carry some sort of light with him, or
c) would he be completely useless in the dark?

Anyone wanna have a shot at this?

[Gjallarhorn]

Seeing as he's been able to use other shadows in combination with his own...in order to extend his own..it would make sense that he'd still be able to use the Kage Mane no Jutsu(was that the name of it?), and in fact, nothing would be out of his reach.

Of course, that's just how I see it. Kishimoto has never really explain the jutsu in depth, nor the extent of Shikamaru's abilities.

[gaaraismine]

My best guess would have to be the moons light. Maybe the mystery will be explained l8ter on in the show.

[Meyrin]

For me the night feels like shadow since the sun isin't there to shine so I would have to say that Shikamaru would have total control during the night but I could still be wrong.

[Brewmaster]

Well since we can all actually guess since he never actually fought at night (at least i never saw) he would probably be overpowered.That is my guess since it is all shadows around him and he wouldn't need to use too much chakra in his jutsu.Or maybe he would be totally weak if he can't use them.But my guess is still he being overpowered!

[Anime Forum]

I'd say he would have total control since night is pretty much the shadow of day.

[Manhattan_Project_2000]

I imagine that his control would still be limited, but where his shadows are would be hard/impossible to discern.

[demonplight]

I would have to agree with them, he would become very powerful foe at night. seeing that, "he can even make shadows in shadows" as Ino put it.

[Hypergraphian]

Well since we can all actually guess since he never actually fought at night (at least i never saw) he would probably be overpowered.That is my guess since it is all shadows around him and he wouldn't need to use too much chakra in his jutsu.Or maybe he would be totally weak if he can't use them.But my guess is still he being overpowered!

Based on this, I'm guessing that if it was pitch black, his entire surroundings would be considered a shadow, which will probably be WAY over powering. But speaking of fights at night, I'd like to see some fighting going on during night time.

[Luigifamous]

Well i think that it would work best

[Hyuga NejiSabaku no Gaara]

There has been fights at night! :read:
Ex. During a full moon, Gaara killed Dosu on a rooftop!
Then a Sand Ninja killed Hiate (correct me if I'm wrong in spelling) for
evesdropping on their conversation.

Anyway, I think Shikamaru's jutsu would be useless, there for,
leaving Shikamaru defensless. :ninja:

[Haine Rammsteiner]

There has been fights at night! :read:
Ex. During a full moon, Gaara killed Dosu on a rooftop!
Then a Sand Ninja killed Hiate (correct me if I'm wrong in spelling) for
evesdropping on their conversation.

Anyway, I think Shikamaru's jutsu would be useless, there for,
leaving Shikamaru defensless. :ninja:


It's always useless at night; from what I've seen in the past. ( That does not mean I still watch it. )

[Mayonnaise]

Hokay, so a weird thought suddenly occurred to me. I realized that none of Kishimoto's fight scenes take place at night. Then I suddenly realized that Shikamaru's shadow jutsu may be in a bit of a fix if he actually had to fight in the dark.

So here's the question, what will happen to Shikamaru's jutsu at night?
a) The moon may create some shadows but it's faint, so his shadows may be weak. Or,
b) would he have to carry some sort of light with him, or
c) would he be completely useless in the dark?

Anyone wanna have a shot at this?
Ok... I never really thought about it but i think a. The moon will have to create light.

[Sword]

Ok... I never really thought about it but i think a. The moon will have to create light.
Okay then, say he was in a dark room with no windows or any light getting in. I think he'd be able to completely drown his opponent in darkness. Like sort of compress it in on them like Gaara's desert coffin. Just because the shadow isn't defined doesn't mean it isn't a shadow.

P.S. this topic has a good purpose, unlike all that pointless "who's your fav character"/"fav couples" rubbish out there.

[Dryaxx]

Seeing as he's been able to use other shadows in combination with his own...in order to extend his own..it would make sense that he'd still be able to use the Kage Mane no Jutsu(was that the name of it?), and in fact, nothing would be out of his reach.
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That's why ninjas should always wear a flashlight =)

[omniking3]

A shadow does not define itself. A shadow is like a negative. It is defined by the light, and the absence of light. A shadow is a place photons do not reach when in a collapsed superposition (that is, it has, will, or is being observed). It's quantum physics, my dear Watson.

[Manhattan_Project_2000]

A shadow does not define itself. A shadow is like a negative. It is defined by the light, and the absence of light. A shadow is a place photons do not reach when in a collapsed superposition (that is, it has, will, or is being observed). It's quantum physics, my dear Watson.

No, a shadow is area that markedly less photons are observed to be reflecting off of, leaving a noticeable gradient. But let's not bring physics into it lest we wonder maximum brightness required for something to be defined as shadow, since a shadow on a bright day can still be brighter then a open field on a stormy day.

[mia91]

No matter how complicated you make it sound, I'd still say there is some shadows even at night, except if it's cloudy or something. The moon gives quite some light as well, so... But I also think he will be a lot weaker, since the shadows are barely there :P

[Hypergraphian]

Okay, say if we take Wikipedia's definition, i.e. "A shadow is a region of darkness where light is blocked". Meaning, if there was no light, there would be no shadows. I wonder if that means he'd have to carry a light with him to create shadows. If that is the case then it'd be really weird. By saying 'no light', I mean nightime with no moonlight and being completely surrounded by jungle.

[Twig Ee]

He'd probably be more powerful

[Byakugan_Beholder]

It becomes very weak.