Gushkin-banda: Namaru

This is an advanced Gushkin-banda technique that is derived upon a physical transformation based around genetic recombination. In essense, this is an advanced transformation technique. Instead of just creating the image of a new form, this technique grants, temporarily, a new form. After a series of hand-signs, the user’s skin will appear to bubble beneath it as their body is transformed. This level of transformation is so detailed that even the clothing of the user changes to take on new forms. However, what cannot be done with this technique is a transformation into something inorganic, such as a common weapon transformation. On its own, this technique creates the appearance of a new ambiguous form, which can be anything from another human, to even an animal. However, the technique becomes more effective if combined with a gathered genetic sample, which can then allow for the user to not only copy the outward appearance of a different person, but also allow for them to mimic other physical traits. For instance, the user could make themselves appear to have a doujutsu of the copied target going so far as to change their eye color and show other signs of activation. However, this is in appearance alone, and does not actually grant a new form of sight.But the true nature of this technique is that takes advantage of the genetic recombination transformation Gaoh normally is not capable of. However, this furthest extent of the transformation is limited only to a select list of potential transformation, for with this technique Gaoh can only transform into the images of people he has claimed the life of. This technique uses information stored in a spiritual level within Gaoh. Gaoh must then perform a complex series of hand-signs, and must remain motionless for 30 minutes as he concentrates on the memories of the killed opponent. The transformation process is as smooth as with the weaker form of this ability. However, Gaoh will now have full access to the strengths and abilities of that particular target. This technique has a limitation of 24 hours for a considerably safe use. However, there is an additional downside to this. The longer Gaoh is within this state, the more confused he will become. If he has remained in this state for 8 posts he will have taken on the belief that he is not imitating someone, but he is actually that person. Thus, if not canceled before the 25 hour mark, Gaoh will suffer from temporary insanity, to which the cure is that he must be pulled out of this technique, either by exhaustion, or by physical trauma. Once pulled out of this transformation, Gaoh will not regain his full sanity until 8 hours have passed.

This technique was first used by Gaoh to infiltrate one of forbidden temples in The Land of Shrines. Gaoh had successfully defeated an opponent (bodyguard) and managed to transform into the opponent. While transformed he retained the memories of the opponent and was able to access a hidden room within the temple where a secret scroll was kept hiding some of the secrets of the previous Sage of Enlightenment.