Insect Clone

= Insect Clone =
==== Ninjutsu (Universal) ====
Level: 	B Rank (6)
Hand Seals: 	None
Casting Time:	Standard Action
Range: 	Medium (50 ft + 50 ft/caster level)
Area: 	Single Clone
Duration: 	Instantaneous
Saving Throw 	None
A secret technique exclusive to the Aburame clan, where thousands of kikaichū are gathered in one place to take on the appearance of the user or anyone else the user wishes. The technique is elaborate enough to be mistaken for the original, and therefore may be used as a decoy or as part of a diversionary tactic. Furthermore, since one can put the insects in standby somewhere beforehand and then have them assume the form of the clone, this technique is arguably even more effective than the Shadow Clone Technique, depending on the task. When struck, the clone falls apart into its component, bugs. It can be risky for the foe to go into close combat with an insect clone since the kikaichū can drain their chakra on contact. Also, because it's made of bugs, it can reform almost instantly.
This jutsu creates an independent entity of bugs, which has the user's stats and defenses, but does not replicate any special gear or items worn by the character. The clone also only has 10 HP but it is able to reform a number of times equal to the bug levels consumed in the casting of this jutsu. Successful attacks by the clone or against the clone drain the attacker of 1d8 points of chakra per caster level of the caster, a successful Fortitude save reduces this number by half. This clone acts on its creator's turn, but does not count against actions taken by the caster.