Dehydrification Technique

Dehydrification Technique (脱水化の術, Dasuika no Jutsu) is a special technique, constructed by the Hōzuki Clan. It's considered to be on par with the Hydrification Technique. However, it's used for offensive purposes rather than negating attacks. It can also be used to supply the user with the amount of water needed to perform the Hydrification Technique and stay hydrated at all times.

Overview
Instead of turning their entire body into liquid, the users of this technique absorb the moisture in anything they come in contact with. Let is be dirt, living organisms or even humans. This moisture is then absorbed by the Hōzuki clan member in order to keep them hydrated at all times. The speed of moisture absorption depends on the skill of the user. Some users could turn healthy moist dirt into a dry wasteland within instants. Others could kill shinobi by merely touching them and absorbing the water in their body, which would lead to dehydration and the potential incapability of fighting due to the severe condition they are placed under.

Unlike the Hydrification technique, not all Hōzuki Clan members can perform this technique. Nonetheless, it is deemed to be a hiden of the Hōzuki Clan. Thus, no other shinobi is able to use this technique, disregarding their proficiency in water release. Furthermore, this ability is deemed to be rather dangerous as it can absorb the moisture out of any substance, which is considered to be a vital aspect for cells to survive.

Weaknesses
The only apparent weakness of this technique is that the user required direct contact with the target in order to perform it. However, in rare cases, it was done through a medium.