Inugami Style: Spirit Possession Technique

An Inuzuka's strongest asset is his mastery over dogs, both tamed and wild. But there are those who surpass such limitations. Dealing with ancient spirits of deceased dogs. An Inuzuka who can manipulate these spirits earn the title of Inugami Mochi (犬神餅, Inugami Mochi; Literally Meaning: "He who has a Dog God"). Becoming an Inugami Mochi meant they had become an avid practitioner or master of the ancient Inugami Style (犬神流狐,Inugami-ryuu) arts. Creating an Inugami involves a sick, twisted process that often results in one's death. But in some cases, dogs of loyal, loving and caring families who have passed on through natural causes, remain spiritual bonded to those they were closest. In Dan's instance, after his brother sacrificed his life for them, Senken's love and sense duty spiritually linked him to Dan. After becoming an Inugami, they obtain abnormal powers. Some spirits are stronger than others. It all depends on their creation. Inugami who die protecting their loved ones acquire a massive amount of spiritual power. They are able to perform miracles through manipulating their spiritual energy. A form known as dark magic.

Dogs who were murdered, neglected, or simply died naturally transform into smaller Inugami spirits. These spirits, although powerful, pale in comparison to those mentioned before. They are scouts, possessors and crafty little devils. Unlike full fledged Inugamis, who are quite large in appearance, regular Inugami spirits are elongated dogs that resemble miniature dragons. But to interact with one is dangerous nonetheless. Those who become Inugami Mochi acquire a mass of power like none other. An Inugami Mochi is a title that brings forth fear. Similar to an Uzumaki that calls the Shinigami. It is incredibly easy to conjure an Inugami. Summoning one involves forming specific seals similar to a regular Dog summoning. Thousands upon thousands of Inugami roam the sacred forest of The Hill of Dogs. Is is said to be a Dog spirits final resting place. However, controlling an Inugami is incredibly difficult and dangerous. An attempt often results in the user's own possession before death. For this reason, such a technique had been labelled a Kinjutsu.

Background
When Inu Tribe members started to utilized Inugami is unknown. Scriptures tell of mystical warriors who called upon their dead dogs for assistance. They possessed enemies, performed dark techniques while granted an unbelievable surge of power through their master. Obtaining a truly loyal Inugami proved difficult. Only few could accomplish it. Those who did often experienced losing their most beloved part of their life. But below those, men and women alike perfected a style of fighting that predated most Inuzuka Clan techniques. The Inugami Style.

Inugami Style involved calling Inugami spirits from the Sacred Forest upon the Hill of Dogs to do one's bidding. All sorts of activities. Some used Inugami's to spy, others for possession. Should one channel an Inugami into their own body, they received a physical boost in power as well as accelerated healing factor. Those who could conjure groups of Inugami at a time were rightfully feared. They obtained high standards in society and in war. Every leader possessed at least one Inugami Mochi by their side. For generations, Inugami style passed down upon families that were Inugami Mochi. And only could an Inugami Mochi family learn to manipulate Inugami.

Upon Inuzuka Shino's leadership, He alongside Hashirama Senju, banned all usage and attempted usage of Inugami Style. Not only did it overly empower his clan in ways that threatened others viewpoint of them, it also threatened their own existence. People who could not control their Inugami often killed everyone around them. Soon, Inugami style transformed into legends that old people told their children for bed time stories. But their still existed those who could access their families ancient Dog Gods. Some involuntarily and others willfully.

Dan was not born as an Inugami Mochi. Rather he accidentally became one as a child. His bond with Senken channeled through Fusehime, whose spiritual power reacted to his love and will. Empowering Senken, transforming him into an Inugami while tying his existence to Dan. After awakening his own Inugami, Yatsufusa sent Dan deep into the Hill of Dog's ancient forest, where his grandchild trained in ancient Inugami Style techniques. One of few surviving practitioners, his usage of Inugami spread far.

Usage
As an Inugami Style, it is perhaps the most basic technique one could acquire. After drawing blood, the user forms multiple hand seals. Inugami spirits emerge from his sleeves as if a gate opened. Rapid hounds towards their target, they then possess his targets. Those possessed by Inugami fall under Dan's will, following his every command.....