The Nara Clan has always been spread out around the world, although there were a large number of them in Hi no Kuni before the fall of Konoha. The Nara have traditionally been hunters with a great respect for the wild, with their abilities designed originally to trap animals. In the modern era many Nara act as caretakers to forests and mountains to stop over hunting.
Hijutsu
Shadow Imitation Technique Nara are able to manipulate their own shadows, and should their shadow reach an opponent they are able to control their movements. Extending their shadow takes chakra to maintain, so the hold is not indefinite. More advanced Nara find other ways to manipulate their shadows, such as using them to choke out opponents.