Magic lantern body technique (Earth-2213)

The Magic lantern body technique is a bending technique created by Pain to communicate with the members of the Akatsuki.

Overview
Akatsuki members sit down to send thought waves converted into chi to one another. These waves are picked by Pain, who acts as a "control tower", amplifying the thought waves with the spell by broadcasting them to specific locations via illusionary bodies. The illusionary bodies are not mere reflections, as the Akatsuki members are able to have conversation and use other spells while being relayed by Pain.

These virtual images resemble the members they represent, except that they are perpetually standing up with their hands sealed. The images are transparent with an array of spectral colors, similar to a rainbow with the exception of the eyes. The bodies flicker and distort, as if they are receiving electronic interference, and their voices are heavily deep and distorted.

Notable users

 * Pain (inventor)
 * Konan
 * Itachi Uchiha
 * Kisame Hoshigake
 * Deidara
 * Tobi
 * Hidan
 * Kakuzu
 * Zetsu
 * Sasori
 * Orochimaru (formerly)