Clone Technique

This is a basic technique that every shinobi can use. In fact, Konohagakure's Ninja Academy prevents students from graduating unless they master this technique, and it was for this reason that Naruto Uzumaki failed three exams in a row. For this technique, users create one or more afterimages (残像, zanzō) of themselves. Unlike most other clone techniques, these afterimages have no substance (considered illusionary) and thus are incapable of damaging opponents. Because of this, it is only useful for distracting enemies while other attacks are prepared. Opponents can identify clones from their original through careful observation, as clones won't crush grass, kick up dust, etc.{{Citation needed}}