Quote Originally Posted by Tyreal
It depends on when the clone takes the damage. I'd assume it takes the damage only after the attack connects because we've seen a Shadow Clone simply holding the Rasenshuriken before. Which means it doesn't matter if the clone is destroyed.
That makes sense, though something tells me he won't be able to simply replace it with a clone. If the damage occurs from just sustaining the Rasen-Shuriken, it'll also make it difficult to work on refining it.

Guess he's not the only one working on a new technique though. Sasuke's ranged Chidori is looking like it'll work, though not having to hit anything (the lightning ball didn't even leave his hand) makes it look kind of....weak.