Nanto Seiken

is a form of taijutsu combat used by members of the Hyūga Clan that reside in Otogakure. Contrary to the Gentle Fist's style of causing internal damage, Nanto Seiken concentrates on creating external damage in the form of physically slicing one's opponent to pieces. This is accomplished by creating a thin layer of chakra around one's hands, and shaping it to paper-thin thickness. Such a style makes a user's hands as efficient as a blade, similar to the Chakra Scalpel technique.

This taijutsu style also has it's defensive capabilities, allowing users to literally slice through many types of jutsu with ease, without causing damage to their hands. Experienced users are able to apply this style to their feet as well, giving their kicks a razor-sharp edge to them. Advanced users may apply this to their entire arms and legs.