Invocation of Shadow Hex

This technique, which was historically associated with the the art of mysticism, utilizes precise chakra control in order to manipulate an opponent's actions through commands that are relayed via ]]w:c:Naruto:Genjutsu|genjutsu]]. Mystics would commonly use this technique in order to temporarily restrain powerful Yūgure before following up with a potentially lethal technique. After focusing their chakra, which is occasionally aided by the ram hand seal, the user grasps the target's mind and establishes a psychic link. After this is done they are able to send false physical commands into the aforementioned mind. This allows the user to manipulate the user's movement to a degree. This skill is noticeably easier to utilize on those without a strong will, as shown when utilized on Yūgure in the shape of an animal. While this technique cannot take control of a conscious human target completely, it can manipulate their movements to a degree to slip them up in the heat of combat. Furthermore, if this technique is performed on an unconscious target, their complete physical control is commanded by the user until they awaken.

Nōsei commonly utilizes this technique to loosen an opponent's grip upon their weapon, allowing him to disarm highly skilled combatants without the necessity of bloodshed. Due to the method that this technique operates the target may not notice that they are under the effects of this technique, and thus will not dispel it. It should be noted that if the target recognizes and liberates themselves from this genjutsu, the user will not be able to reactivate Invocation of Shadow Hex upon that target for thirty minutes. Individuals freed by an outside contribution are not provided with this temporary immunity.