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The closest I have been able to figure out, through google searches, how to
write out the phrase "become one with shadow" is Hitotsu Ni Naru Kage
(一つになる影). Is this correct? If not, how would one say this?
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Would one say "become one with shadow" this way, Hitotsu Ni Naru Kage (一つになる影)?
You're pretty close, but not quite there.

一つになる影 is not `become one with shadow`. The reason for this is because if you
use the structure `verb (plain form) + noun`, the English equivalent is `noun
that verbs.` Here's an example:

> マラソンを走る人  
>  Person/people that run(s) marathons

Therefore, your attempt translates as follows:

> 一つになる影  
>  Shadow that becomes one.

What you need is a little bit of reordering, and a particle that means `with`
as well. In Japanese, that particle is と. Simply put the と particle after a
noun, and you get the result you seek. Please note this is just one of several
uses for the と particle, the other functions you will have to research
separately. So here's an example:

> **彼と** 店に行く。  
>  Go **with him** to the store.

Extending these changes to your attempt yields:

> 影と一つになる  
>  Become one with (your) shadow.

Context here matters. If you're talking about someone trying to hide in their
shadow, the 'your' will be added in translation even though the Japanese
doesn't change. If you're talking about a ninja becoming one with shadow to
infiltrate an enemy camp, the Japanese won't change, but the translation will
reflect this. As you study the Japanese language, you'll get a feel for what
is and is not implied.

Hope it helps.
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