Yasaka Seal

The is a technique unique to the Heionriku of Heionriku, one they have kept secret from their fellow sibling clans due to this techniques ability. By activating this technique, the user is able to temporarily seal time itself for fifteen seconds. Within that brief time period, the user is able to freely move around, which can allow for an escape, or a rapid assassination.

Overview
This technique is only usable by members deemed worthy by the Sōten Clan's head monk. After being deemed worthy, an inscription will be engraved onto the back of the member deemed worthy, which is merely the first step in being able to utilize the Yasaka Seal. Then, the user must have a set of Yasaka Beads, which is essentially the medium for this technique.

When the user wishes to initiate the technique, the user must cause chakra to flow through the inscription, and channel that same chakra into the beads. If this has been done successfully, the beads will turn a golden hue, and that signals the fact that time has been stored. After fifteen seconds, the beads will return to their original hue, symbolizing the fact that time has begun to flow once again.

This technique is labelled as a Kinjutsu, not only due to the fact that is morally questionable, but the fact that repeated usage and exposure to a patch of space-time without space can have serious repercussions. Over usage of this technique can lead to the death of the user, and is why this technique has only been used four times in all of the Sōten Clan's documented history.