Yakō

Yakō (夜行, Night Walking) is a Hohō technique employed by advanced Hohō practitioners.

Description
The technique is a highly difficult expression of Hohō that can only be employed by those dedicated to the artform. While thought to be exclusive to Shunpo practitioners, it was, in truth, inspired by the movement forms of other races, specifically Hirenkyaku. Through consistently emitting one's ' through their feet and affixing the ' just above the ground, practitioners can either reduce or completely eliminate the sound of making contact with a solid surface. While their steps may be significantly slower as a result of additional concentration, the benefits of the technique include near untraceable movement by average opponents, enabling for ambushes and assassinations to occur with incredible fluidity.

Known Practitioners

 * Yoichi Shihōin