Ninjutsu List

[Naruto]

Harem Technique

Naruto combines Kage Bunshin and Oiroke no Jutsu.Name: Hāremu no Jutsu, ハーレムの術, literally "Harem Technique", Viz "Ninja Harem", English TV "Harem Jutsu"
Type: D-rank, Supplementary
Users: Naruto Uzumaki
This is simply a combination of the Shadow Clone Technique and the Sexy Technique. Naruto uses this jutsu to create dozens of beautiful nude women when Ebisu manages to resist fainting at the sight of a regular Sexy Technique. According to Naruto, this technique has never been defeated. Naruto uses a modified form of this technique in episode 193, where he transforms into dozens of clones of Sakura (still clothed) in order to confuse Rock Lee. It works, but Lee does not get a nosebleed, instead breaking out into one of his tear-filled moments of joy.


Haze Clone Technique
Name: Oboro Bunshin no Jutsu, 朧分身の術, literally "Haze Clone Technique" or "Haze Replication Technique" English TV "Ninja Art: Fog Clone Jutsu"
Type: D-rank, Supplementary
Users: Kagari, Oboro, Mubi
Similar to the Clone Technique, Kagari, Oboro, and Mubi use this jutsu to lure the enemy into a clever trap. Hundreds of clones appear around the enemy. These clones are able to reform after being attacked, making any attacks futile. Using Earth Release: Underground Projection Fish Technique, the user will hide in the ground and carefully time his attacks with those of the clones, while hiding his true location.


Healing Resuscitation Regeneration Technique

Healing Resuscitation Regeneration Technique.Name: Chikatsu Saisei no Jutsu, 治活再生の術, literally "Healing Resuscitation Regeneration Technique"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Medic Team, Shizune
A very advanced healing technique, this jutsu uses a part of the patient's body as a medium to heal their wounds. It requires an almost room-wide seal, and a lot of time. Unfortunately, this treatment's success rate isn't very high. This was used on Hyūga Neji during the Sasuke Retrieval arc. The seal has also been used on Mitarashi Anko during a flashback in a filler arc.


Hidden Mouth Needles
Name: Fukumikuchi Hari, 隠口針, literally, "Hidden Mouth Needles"
Type: Unknown, possibly: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0m-5)
Users: Shizune
The user is able to spit out needles hidden in their mouth at their opponent.


Hidden Shadow Many Snakes Hand
Name: Sen'eitajashu, 潜影多蛇手, literally "Hidden Shadow Many Snakes Hand"
Type: Unknown, probably: Offensive, All ranges
Users: Orochimaru
Similar to the Hidden Shadow Snake Hand, but with far more snakes. In addition, these snakes appear to be much longer than the height of a typical human and can extend to greater lengths.


Hidden Shadow Snake Hand
Name: Sen'eijashu, 潜影蛇手, literally "Hidden Shadow Snake Hand", Viz "Striking Snake Technique" English TV "Striking Shadow Snake"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Orochimaru, Anko Mitarashi
Users of this technique project several snakes from their wrist as they make a punching motion towards their intended object. The snakes often bite and wrap around the given target, potentially inflicting multiple wounds and are even capable of poisoning the victim as well. This technique is possibly tied to a similar summoning technique that involves venomous snakes.


Hiding Camouflage Technique

Taiseki using Meisai Gakure no JutsuName: Meisaigakure no Jutsu, 迷彩隠れの術, literally "Hiding Camouflage Technique"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary
Users: Taiseki, Kabuto Yakushi, Kamizuru clan
This jutsu renders the user invisible to the naked eye, and can deplete their presence and smell. Abilities such as the Sharingan and the Byakugan can see through it, however. Kabuto has been seen using this technique, or perhaps one very similar, in the Forest of Death.


Hiding Mist Technique
Name: Kiri Gakure no Jutsu, 霧隠れの術, literally "Hiding Mist Technique", Viz manga "Kirigakure Jutsu" (Translated as the Art of Hiding in the Mist in a sidenote), English TV "Ninja Art: Hidden Mist Jutsu", "Hidden Mist Technique"
Type: D-rank, Supplementary
Users: Most Rain and Mist-nin
This jutsu envelops the surrounding area in a dense fog or mist, causing anyone within it to lose the advantage of visibility. The density can be controlled by the user, allowing them to create a fog so thick that they themselves cannot see through it.


Hokage-Style Sixty-year-old Technique: Enclosed Hermitage Return to Society

Enclosed Hermitage Return to SocietyName: Hokage Shiki Jijun Jutsu: Kakuan Nitten Suishu, 火影式耳順術・廓庵入鄽垂手, literally "Hokage-Style Sixty-year-old Technique: Enclosed Hermitage Return to Society"
Type: S-rank, Supplementary, Short Distance (0-5m)
Users: Yamato
A seal (座, "seat") appears on the user's hand, and after touching his palm to someone "possessed" by a bijū, they become connected by a stream of chakra, and an open structure of sorts forms around the target. This technique appears to forcibly reverse a bijū transformation.


Human Puppet

Sasori's parents, as human puppets.Name: Hitokugutsu, 人傀儡, literally "Person Puppets"
Type: S-rank, probably: Hiden, Supplementary
Users: Sasori, Chiyo
Human Puppets are a form of puppets made from actual humans, hence the name. The technique for creating them was developed by Sasori. This technique allows the puppeteer to turn a still-living human into a puppet. Because the puppet was once human, it can still use chakra and even some of the jutsu it knew. First, the entrails are removed. Then, once the skin has been peeled off, the user cleanses them and draws out all of the blood. Once the bodies are preserved so they do not decompose, various gadgets are then installed inside of them. The puppet will maintain the same amount of chakra as its original body held when it was alive. If the original ninja was highly skilled, like the Third Kazekage, the puppet can retain its original abilities as well. Even the unique body traits will be passed on to its puppet form, like the Third Kazekage's Iron Sand. Thus, the puppeteer can still use all the original jutsu the ninja once utilised.

Puppets

Hiruko (ヒルコ) – Created and used by Sasori.
The Third Kazekage (三代目風影) – Created and used by Sasori.
Haha (母, "Mother") and Chichi (父, "Father") – The first two human puppets created by Sasori. Whether they were his parents or merely likenesses of them is unclear. Used by Chiyo.
Sasori (サソリ) &ndahs; Sasori converted himself into a puppet.
Sasori's hundred puppets, each one a defeated and converted opponent.

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Important Body Points Disturbance
Name: Ranshinshō, 乱身衝, literally "Important Body Points Disturbance"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Tsunade
By attacking the base of the brain stem with chakra converted to electricity, Tsunade is able to flip the brain's movement signals to the arms and legs. For example, if one tried to move their right arm, their left leg would move in the way they wanted their right arm to move.


Ink Clone
Name: Sumi Bunshin, インク分身, literally "Ink Clone"
Type: Unknown
Users: Sai
This jutsu creates clones out of ink. The clones revert back to ink once damaged enough.


Iron Sand
Name: Satetsu, 砂鉄, literally "Iron Sand"
Type: S-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Third Kazekage
This jutsu was created by the Third Kazekage, who based it on techniques used by one of the previous Jinchūriki of Shukaku. Using his magnetic chakra, the Third Kazekage could manipulate iron powder into any shape he desired.

After the Third Kazekage was turned into a Human Puppet by Sasori, the latter was able to use Iron Sand and its related jutsu as well. Sasori used Iron Sand to, among other things, clot the joints of Chiyo's puppet barrier, further disabling them. The effect was cancelled after Sakura destroyed the Third Kazekage puppet.

The Iron Sand used by Sasori was highly poisonous, something which was probably added by Sasori himself.


Iron Sand Drizzle
Name: Satetsu Shigure, 砂鉄時雨, literally "Iron Sand Drizzle"
Type: Unknown, probably: S-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Third Kazekage
This jutsu is similar to Gaara's Sand Drizzle. The Kazekage uses his Iron Sand to create a rain of Iron Sand bullets, which pours down on the enemy.


Iron Sand World Order
Name: Satetsu Kaihō, 砂鉄界法, literally "Iron Sand World Order"
Type: Unknown, probably: S-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Third Kazekage
This jutsu uses Iron Sand to create an expanding sphere of spikes. Sasori used poison to make this technique even more dangerous.


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Kusanagi Sword: Long Sword of the Heavens
Name: Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Kū no Tachi, 草薙の剣・空の太刀, literally "Kusanagi Sword: Long Sword of the Heavens"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Orochimaru
This technique arms Orochimaru with the Kusanagi (草薙, "Grass Halberd") of Japanese legend. Orochimaru opens his mouth and a snake comes out. The snake opens its mouth and produces the Kusanagi. In the anime, it glows a white, bluish aura, possibly symbolic of the name "sword of the heavens". The sword can also be greatly extended in length. Orochimaru has so far reserved the use of the sword to difficult fights, such as those against the Third Hokage, the Fourth Kazekage, Jiraiya and Tsunade, and the four-tailed Kyūbi Naruto. In the Naruto: Narutimate Hero game series, Orochimaru can summon more than one Kusanagi blade and can use his chakra to make them float in mid-air and quickly attack the unexpecting victim by dropping suddenly.

Sasuke also has a Kusanagi sword, which he amplifies with his Chidori Current. Sasuke's sword, however, is not the same legendary sword, and is nowhere near as powerful.


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Last Absolute Defense: Shield of Shukaku

Last Absolute Defense Shield of ShukakuName: Saikō Zettai Bōgyo: Shukaku no Tate, 最硬絶対防御・守鶴の盾, literally "Last Absolute Defense: Shield of Shukaku"
Type: No rank, Short range (0-5m), Defensive
Users: Gaara
A highly powerful defense technique in which Gaara creates a small sand sculpture of Shukaku which defends him from virtually any type of offensive attack. Although this technique requires a lot of chakra usage, it does provide for a very powerful defense. Because the attacker could just walk around the shield, making the defense anything but absolute, Gaara has to make sure his opponent either can't or won't move.


Leech All Creation: Attack Prevention Technique
Name: Hiru Banshō: Bōka no Jutsu, 蛭万象・防火の術, literally "Leech All Creation: Attack Prevention Technique"
Type: No rank, probably: Defensive
Users: Orochimaru, Nagare
The user merges with or within a nearby object, taking on its properties, and avoiding any damage. In the manga, Orochimaru uses this to merge with a tree just before his battle with his former student, Anko Mitarashi. He, however, does not give it a name. In the anime, when Orochimaru it during his battle against the Third Hokage, he leaves behind an illusion of himself getting barraged by the Third's attacks in order to confuse his opponent.


Lightning Cut
Name: Raikiri, 雷切, literally "Lightning Cut," Viz "Lightning Blade/Thrust" English TV "Lightning Blade" (a.k.a. "Lightning Edge")
Type: S-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
User: Kakashi Hatake
Simply known as the Raikiri, this is an enhanced form of the Chidori with the same, albeit more powerful, effect. Kakashi Hatake is the only one able to use it, and it is named as such because he once cut a lightning bolt with it. This jutsu requires a larger amount of chakra and better chakra control. Because of this, it is an S-rank jutsu, while the Chidori is an A-rank jutsu.


Living Corpse Reincarnation
Name: Fushi Tensei, 不屍転生, literally "Living Corpse Reincarnation"
Type: Kinjutsu, S-class, Supplementary
Users: Orochimaru
This kinjutsu, developed by Orochimaru, allows him to transfer his mind to someone else's body. If repeated periodically, it basically grants the user immortality as long as the user can find new host bodies. Orochimaru can only perform this technique once about every three years. It also seems that when the three years are almost over, he is forced to move into another host, as the previous one begins to reject him. However this may just be if the quality of the host isn't up to the power Orochimaru contains. If he had a proper container, it is believed that he could stay in the host indefinitely.


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Man Beast Combination Transformation: Double-Headed Wolf

Man Beast Combination Transformation: Double-Headed WolfName: Jinjū Konbi Henge: Sōtōrō, 人獣混合変化・双頭狼, literally "Man Beast Combination Transformation: Double-Headed Wolf"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary
Users: Kiba Inuzuka, Akamaru
The clan member and their dog transform themselves into a large double headed-wolf using a modified form of a Combination Transformation.


Manipulating Attack Blades
Name: Sōshūha, 操襲刃, literally "Manipulating Attack Blades"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Yashamaru, Chiyo
Blades are held floating in mid-air and are controlled by the user's chakra. These blades can then be directed towards any desired target.


Manipulating Windmill Triple Blades
Name: Sōfūshasan no Tachi, 操風車三ノ大刀, literally "Manipulating Windmill Triple Blades" English "Windmill Triple Attack"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Mid-range (5-10m)
Users: Sasuke Uchiha
Utilizing the abilities of the Sharingan, the user is able to control three shuriken which have wire cords attached to them (two held with the hands and one with the mouth) and manipulate their paths to tie the opponent to a nearby large object, binding them. If there is no object, the shuriken will impale themselves into the opponent.


Mind Body Disturbance Technique
Name: Shinranshin no Jutsu, 心乱身の術, literally "Mind Body Disturbance Technique"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Close to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Inoichi Yamanaka, Ino Yamanaka
A more advanced form of the Mind Body Switch Technique, this skill is used for confusing enemies into attacking their own allies, wreaking havoc among enemy lines. By forming a rectangular hand seal, the user is able to send a spirit of confusion into their target. Although the target is mentally aware of what they are doing, they are unable to control their body. For this particular jutsu, the user is able to stay in their own body, unlike its predecessor. In the anime, it has been revealed that Ino also knows this jutsu.


Mind Body Switch Technique
Name: Shintenshin no Jutsu, 心転身の術, literally "Mind Body Switch Technique" Viz "Art of the Valentine" English TV "Ninja Art: Mind Transfer Jutsu"
Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Ino Yamanaka
This justu allows the user to enter a target's mind, taking control of their body and senses. Known normally as a spying jutsu, it can also be used in battle with several major drawbacks. The user's spirit travels slowly, making it somewhat easy to dodge, and if they miss their target, they are left helpless for a span of several minutes, the time it takes to return to their own body. Even if the technique does work, the user's ability to stay in an enemy's body is determined by how fatigued they are. When the user is inside of the target's body, any damage that is inflicted upon the target will also be inflicted upon their original body. Therefore, if the target dies, so does the user. Also, the user can be forced out if facing a strong enough will (or two wills, in Sakura Haruno's case).

Art of the Valentine, which is used along with Shintenshin no Jutsu in the Viz English manga, is not a literal translation of Shintenshin no Jutsu, although Shintenshin is a Japanese card game that literally means "Change of Heart".


Multi-Size Technique
Name: Baika no Jutsu, 倍化の術, literally "Multi-Size Technique", Viz "The Art of Expansion" English TV "Expansion Jutsu"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary
Users: Choza Akimichi, Choji Akimichi
This is a secret jutsu passed down in the Akimichi clan. This jutsu increases the user's body size, using up the user's food energy by converting calories into chakra. Akimichi clan members tend to eat fattening foods and have large physiques in order to support this technique.


Multiple Shadow Clone Technique

Naruto using Mutiple Shadow Clone Technique.Name: Tajū Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, 多重影分身の術, literally "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique" or "Mass Shadow Replication Technique" English TV "Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary
Users: Naruto Uzumaki, Kakashi Hatake
This jutsu is basically a massive version of the Shadow Clone Technique. Instead of a few clones, it creates a few hundred clones (or a number of equal grandeur). This is considered a forbidden technique, because it can potentially be dangerous to the person performing it, seeing as all of the clones are given an equal amount of chakra directly from the user. Naruto learned the technique from the scroll of forbidden seals written by the First Hokage and used it to save Iruka from Mizuki. This technique is also used by Naruto to train quickly, since all the clones share their experiences with Naruto.


Mystical Palm Technique

Mystical Palm TechniqueName: Shōsen Jutsu, 掌仙術, literally "Mystical Palm Technique"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: All medical ninja
By concentrating chakra to the hand, the user is able to cure wounds by focusing their own chakra to where the critical injuries lie, healing them in the process. This jutsu, however, uses up a high amount of chakra. Very skilled medic-nin such as Tsunade can use this technique to perform surgeries that otherwise would not be possible. This may also be utilized in combat as a chakra scalpel, allowing the user to sever their opponent's muscle fibers or their chakra circulatory system at the point of contact.


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Needle Guardian
Name: Hari Jizō, 針地蔵, literally "Spiked Jizō" (a.k.a. "Spiked Buddha")
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Jiraiya
Jiraiya causes his long, spiky hair to wrap around him and harden, in a manner similar to a hedgehog's or porcupine's quills, defending against any physical attacks. This is effective as a method for forcing someone away, or stopping a powerful strike.


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One Thousand Birds

Sasuke using the Chidori.Name: Chidori, 千鳥 , literally "One Thousand Birds"
Type: A-Rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kakashi Hatake, Sasuke Uchiha
Simply known as the Chidori, this jutsu is Hatake Kakashi's only original technique, though he now uses an S-ranked version known as the Raikiri. He created it around the time he was promoted to Jōnin, and later taught it to Uchiha Sasuke. This jutsu channels a large concentration of chakra to the user's arm. The amount of chakra is so large that it becomes visible to the naked eye as a ball of electricity. In fact, the technique actually alters the nature of the user's chakra, effectively converting it into electricity. Once the technique is completed, the users charges forward and stabs their enemy with it. As a side effect of the conversion process, as well as the large amount of chakra, this technique makes a loud noise similar to many birds chirping, hence the name. This technique is classified as an assassination technique, despite the loud noise it produces.

Because of the high concentration of chakra, and the speed at which the attack is done, the Chidori can break through almost any defense; however, the speed at which the attack must be done, combined with the fact that the user must run in a straight line, causes a tunnel vision-like effect for the user. This allows their enemy to easily counter the attack, making it a potentially lethal move for the user. Though this drawback would seem to make learning the technique fairly pointless, Sasuke and Kakashi are able to avoid the drawback because of their Sharingan eyes, which take in every detail regardless of how fast the user is moving. As an additional drawback, the large amount of chakra required limits its use to a few times a day (two for Sasuke, four for Kakashi). These numbers are undoubtably higher in Part II. Sasuke can manage one more than normal with the use of his cursed seal. Should the user attempt to go beyond that limit, all of their chakra will be drained, and their very life-force could go along with it, killing them.


One Thousand Birds Current

Sasuke’s Chidori NagashiName: Chidori Nagashi, 千鳥流し, literally "One Thousand Birds Current"
Type: S-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Sasuke Uchiha
A variation on a regular Chidori, this jutsu was developed by Sasuke during his two-and-a-half year training with Orochimaru. This jutsu allows Sasuke to produce a Chidori effect around his entire body, instead of just his hand. The energy can be channeled anywhere, allowing Sasuke to enhance his attacks with Chidori energy. Because it is channeled throughout his entire body and not concentrated, the energy will only cause temporary paralysis instead of killing an opponent. While this is not a problem in one-on-one battles, it does allow others to save their comrade if Sasuke is outnumbered. Sasuke can also channel the energy through his Kusanagi sword, increasing its overall strength and cutting power. It is not known how many times Sasuke can use this technique a day.

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Parasite Demon Demolition Technique

Ukon using Parasite Demon DemolitionName: Kisei Kikai no Jutsu, 寄生鬼壊の術, literally "Parasite Demon Demolition Technique"
Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Ukon
Ukon is able to fuse with the opponent as he normally does inside Sakon, the difference being that he will slowly destroy the host's cells and slowly kill them. One weakness of this jutsu is that any injury the host receives is transferred to Ukon as well.


Partial Multi-Size Technique
Name: Bubun Baika no Jutsu, 部分倍化の術, literally "Partial Multi-Size Technique"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary
Users: Akimichi clan
This is a secret jutsu passed down in the Akimichi clan. Similar to the Multi-Size Technique, this jutsu allows a user to increase the size of a specifc body part, such as an arm or leg.


Poison Extraction Technique

Poison Extraction Technique.Name: Dokunuki no Jutsu, 毒抜きの術, literally "Poison Extraction Technique"
Type: S-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Sakura Haruno
This ornate jutsu uses chakra to literally pull foreign poisons from someone's body, no doubt requiring precision control on the part of the user to avoid causing internal injury to their patient. Sakura uses this technique to remove Sasori's poison from Kankuro after their battle. None of the medic-nin on hand could perform the technique, so it is no doubt quite difficult to perform properly.


Poison Mist

Shizune using Poison MistName: Dokugiri, 毒霧, literally "Poison Mist"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Shizune
The user breathes out a toxic gas from their body, which can also be used as a smokescreen.


Prepared Needle Shot

Shizune launches her Prepared Needle Shot.Name: Shikomishindan, 仕込針弾, literally "Prepared Needle Shot"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Shizune
The user of this technique launches five needles from a wrist-mounted device. This device is usually used to surprise the enemy, as it may be concealed under long sleeves. These needles are also dipped with a lethal poison to add to their fatality.


Prison Sand Burial
Name: Gokusamaisō, 獄砂埋葬, literally "Prison Sand Burial"
Type: No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Gaara
The ground quickly loosens below the opponent and causes everything in the area to completely sink hundreds of meters deep within the earth. By being imprisoned at this depth, the pressure on the opponent will prevent him from even moving a finger.

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Projectile Weapons
Name: Tobidōgu, 飛道具, literally "Projectile Weapons"
Type: No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Tenten, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasori, Sound Four
In order to store and use large items or various weapons that the user would never be capable of carrying normally, the user can keep them contained within summoning scrolls.


Projection Technique
Name: Utsusemi no Jutsu, 空蝉の術, literally "Projection Technique"
Type: Unknown, probably: Supplementary
Users: Zabuza Momochi, Orochimaru, Jigumo
From a hidden location, the user can project their voice in a way similar to ventriloquism. Those in the area where the voice is being directed at will hear a resonating echo, as well as a more ominous undertone.

Projection Technique is only known as a jutsu in the Naruto anime. It was first used in the Naruto manga by Zabuza Momochi and Orochimaru with no name. In addition, this technique has never been given an entry name in the Naruto databooks, which more than likely means it is more of a skill than a jutsu.


Puppet Technique
See also: Puppet (Naruto)
Name: Kugutsu no Jutsu, 傀儡の術, literally "Puppet Technique", Viz Art of the Puppet Master, English TV "Puppet Master Jutsu"
Type: Unknown or Hiden, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, Close to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Kankuro, Sasori, Chiyo, Monzaemon
Just like a marionette, the user controls a puppet using strings of chakra from his or her fingers. This skill is often prepared in coordination with Body Replacement Technique so the user can quickly replace their body with the puppet when they feel the need to activate it. Another useful quality of this skill is the fact that the puppet can take the form of another person, or, more commonly, its user, allowing the user to make it seem as if they're fighting when in fact the puppet is doing so.

Apart from being used to control puppets, the chakra strings can be attached to other objects, allowing the user to control, or at the very least disrupt, said objects. In one instance, Kankuro uses chakra strings to trip Naruto Uzumaki. In another, Chiyo uses chakra strings to control Sakura Haruno like a puppet.

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Quicksand in the Style of a Waterfall

Quicksand in the Style of a WaterfallName: Ryūsa Bakuryū, 流砂瀑流, literally "Quicksand in the Style of a Waterfall"
Type: S-Rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Gaara
This technique moves sand in the likeness of an ocean wave towards the enemy, covering and "drowning" them in an ocean of sand.


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Rain of Spiders

Rain of SpidersName: Amagumo, 雨蜘蛛, literally "Rain of Spiders"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Kidōmaru
After Kidōmaru summons his giant spider, it will release an egg sac full of baby spiders. These large spiders will then rain down on his opponent. The spiders will spin a strand of webbing as they fall, circling the opponent in webbing and sticking them to the ground.


Red Secret Technique: Performance of a Hundred Puppets

Performance of a Hundred PuppetsName: Aka Higi: Hyakki no Sōen, 赤秘技・百機の操演, literally "Red Secret Technique: Performance of a Hundred Puppets"
Type: Unknown, probably S-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary
Users: Sasori
Sasori claims that he brought down an entire country with this jutsu. To start the technique, Sasori removes a summoning scroll from his back. He then opens his right chest compartment to emit one hundred chakra strings, which reach into the scroll. From the scroll, one hundred human puppets emerge, each one a defeated and converted opponent of Sasori.


Rope Escape Technique
Name: Nawanuke no Jutsu, 縄抜けの術, literally "Rope Escape Technique" English TV "Escape Jutsu"
Type: E-rank, Supplementary
Users: All Ninja Academy graduates
A basic technique taught at the Ninja academy, this jutsu allows a ninja to free themselves if they have been tied up.

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Sand Clone

Sand CloneName: Suna Bunshin, 砂分身, literally "Sand Clone", Viz "Sand Doppelganger" English Sand Clone Jutsu
Type: No rank, Supplementary
Users: Gaara
This jutsu creates a clone of Gaara out of sand. Perhaps the most versatile of all clones, this variant does not disperse when hit. Instead, it simply transforms the attacked area back into sand in order to snag and attack the opponent. Major damage must be caused to actually disperse the clone. Otherwise, it can simply reform.

Sand Drizzle

Sand DrizzleName: Suna Shigure, 砂時雨, literally "Sand Drizzle" (a.k.a. "Sand Rain")
Type: No rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Gaara
This jutsu is an alternative to the Desert Funeral; it gathers sand in the air and then targets the opponent from above.


Sand Shuriken
Name: Suna Shuriken, 砂手裏剣, literally "Sand Shuriken" English Sand Shuriken
Type: No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Gaara
Once Gaara begins transforming into Shukaku, he can throw shuriken made from sand. Unlike regular shuriken, these merely cause blunt trauma, not actual wounds.


Secret Healing Wound Destruction
Name: In'yu Shōmetsu, 陰癒傷滅, literally "Secret Healing Wound Destruction"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary
Users: Kabuto Yakushi
Kabuto can concentrate his chakra to a prepared area on his body and begin the cell recreation process the very moment the targeted area becomes damaged.


Sexy Technique

Konohamaru's version of Oiroke no JutsuName: Oiroke no Jutsu, おいろけの術, literally "Sexy Technique", Viz "Ninja Centerfold", English TV "Sexy Jutsu", Manga UK DVD "Art of Eros" , "Sexy no Jutsu" by some fansubs,
Type: E-rank
Users: Naruto Uzumaki, Konohamaru, Moegi, Udon
This is simply a Transformation Technique used to transform the user into a beautiful, nude woman (or, in episode 177 and the Naruto video games, a woman in a bathing suit); if the user is male, the woman's appearance is a beautiful, female version of his appearance. Naruto uses it to drive his instructors to distraction, sometimes leading to an exaggerated nosebleed by the victim (the anime and manga equivalent of an erection), and it is indeed annoyingly effective. Naruto was forced to use this jutsu in order to receive training from Jiraiya.

A variant of this technique is the Harem Technique, which uses varying numbers of Shadow Clones in combination with the technique to produce multiple clones of a nude woman.


Shadow Clone Technique
Name: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, 影分身の術, literally "Shadow Clone Technique" or "Shadow Replication Technique", Early Viz manga "Art of the Doppelganger", Viz manga "Art of the Shadow Doppelganger", English TV "Shadow Clone Jutsu", Manga UK DVD "Art of Shadow Body Spliting"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary
Users: Naruto Uzumaki, most Jonin-level ninja
Unlike the normal Clone Technique, this jutsu creates actual clones of the user. The user's chakra is evenly distributed among every clone, which can be dangerous if the user is low on chakra or makes too many clones, such as Naruto does with with Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, this jutsu's enhanced form. Naruto himself need not worry about running out of chakra, since his chakra supply is almost unlimited because of his biju, the Kyubi. Even without the Kyubi's chakra, Naruto can make quite a few clones, but nowhere near on the level he can when he has access to it.

Like other clones, they can perform jutsu and cause damage to their target. The clones will disperse when enough damage has been done. Unlike other clones, they can't be detected by the Byakugan because the clones have the exact same amount of chakra and aren't made of any other material, making them indistinguishable from the genuine article. The Sharingan, however, can tell the difference, likely through an application of its analytical properties and attention to detail.

Finally, any experience the clones gain during their existence is transferred to the user once they are dispersed. This makes the technique ideal for spying, since the user can simply send a clone to spy on a target, and that clone need not return on foot to pass the information back to the user. It's also useful for training purposes, but far more difficult since a large number of clones is needed to make a significant difference in the training time.


Shadow Imitation Technique
Name: Kagemane no Jutsu, 影真似の術, literally "Shadow Imitation Technique"; a.k.a. Kage Shibari no Jutsu, 影縛りの術, literally "Shadow Bind Technique" Viz "The Art of Me-and-My-Shadow" English TV "Ninja Art: Shadow Possession Jutsu"
Type: No rank, Hiden, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Shikaku Nara, Shikamaru Nara
The signature move of the Nara family, the user's shadow is extended to touch the opponent's shadow, combining them. This links the movements of the user with the target; the target is subsequently forced to make any movement the user makes. It is an extremely versatile technique, as given enough talent the shadow can contract and change shape, and even combine several targets at once. The shadow can also be connected with the shadows of other objects to extend its range. Shikamaru can only hold the jutsu for about five minutes. He often makes his opponent do silly dances to make sure it's working.

Shadow Imitation Technique used to be called Shadow Bind Technique, suggesting that the imitation aspect was devised later on. The latter name suggests that, in the past, the technique could only hold targets in place.


Shadow Neck Bind Technique

Shadow Neck BindName: Kage Kubi Shibari no Jutsu, 影首縛りの術, literally "Shadow Neck Bind Technique", English True Shadow Binding Jutsu
Type: Hiden, No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Shikaku Nara, Shikamaru Nara
After capturing an opponent with the Shadow Imitation Technique, the user can then further extend their shadow up the targets chest. While in motion, the shadow will form the shape of a crude hand and choke the opponent to death. If the target of the jutsu is sufficiently strong it is possible to resist the effect.


Shadow Sewing

Shadow SewingName: Kage Nui, 影縫い, literally "Shadow Sewing", or "Shadow Embroidery"
Type: Unknown, probably: No rank, Hiden, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Shikamaru Nara
The user of this jutsu can extend their shadow and create multiple tendrils to attack multiple incoming targets.



Shadow Shuriken Technique

Shadow ShurikenName: Kage Shuriken no Jutsu, 影手裏剣の術, literally "Shadow Shuriken Technique" English TV "Shadow Shuriken Jutsu" (a.k.a Fūma Shuriken, Kage Fūsha, literally "Wind Demon Shuriken, Shadow Windmill" English TV "Demon Wind Shuriken, Windmill of Shadows")
Type: D-rank, Offensive, Mid- to long range (5+m)
Users: Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki
The user of this technique throws multiple large shuriken in such a way that the first shuriken hides the subsequent ones by blocking the line of sight. To the target, it appears as if only one shuriken was thrown.

Sasuke successfully used this technique, with two large shuriken, against Zabuza Momochi. Zabuza caught the first, and jumped over the second. However, the second shuriken was really a transformed Naruto, who then threw a kunai at Zabuza to free Kakashi from Zabuza's Water Prison Technique

Sasuke referred to the technique as "Wind Demon Shuriken, Shadow Windmill" and was dubbed as "Demon Wind Shuriken, Windmill of Shadows".

In the Naruto: Narutimate Hero series, Naruto employs the above jutsu on his own.


Shapeshifting Technique
Name: Shōten no Jutsu, 象転の術, literally "Shapeshifting Technique"
Type: Unknown, probably: S-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Akatsuki leader
This technique creates a duplicate of a person using another body. This duplicate's abilities are proportionate to, and limited by, the amount of chakra given to it by the duplicated person. This jutsu can't be seen through by the Sharingan or Byakugan. It seems to be unable to duplicate kekkei genkai, though this may be because of a chakra limitation. It is precise enough, however, to allow the copy to reproduce most of the jutsu of the original, minus those abilities requiring kekkei genkai or or other special traits. The duplicates can either be controlled autonomously, or be controlled by the originals. Once the chakra runs out and the sacrificial body dies, the Shapeshifting Technique will end and the lifeless body used will be revealed.


Shield of Chakra
Name: Chakura no Tate, チャクラの盾, literally "Shield of Chakra"
Type: Unknown, probably: Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Chiyo
A technique used by puppet masters, this shield is created when chakra is emitted in the form of a disk from panels which are released from the puppet's arms. This chakra shield can protect the user from several hazardous attacks; however, enough clotting force (such as Iron Sand) can clog up the puppet's arm joints and, additionally, render the arms useless.


Shield of Sand

Shield of Sand protecting GaaraName: Suna no Tate, 砂の盾, literally "Shield of Sand" English Sand Shield
Type: No rank, Defensive
Users: Gaara
Regardless of his own will, this jutsu automatically surrounds and protects Gaara from incoming attacks. Capable of withstanding considerably strong attacks and projectiles, this sand shield can become stronger than steel. It can be defeated by avoiding it completely with extremely high speed attacks, or merely overcoming the shield with incredible brute force.


Shuriken From All Directions
Name: Shihōhappō Shuriken, 四方八方手裏剣, literally "Shuriken From All Directions"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Naruto Uzumaki
Once Naruto clones himself using his Shadow Clone Technique, he and his clones throw a large number of shuriken from all angles at their opponent. It is similar in practice to the Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique used by the Third Hokage during his fight with Orochimaru, but uses much more chakra.


Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique

Shuriken Shadow Clone TechniqueName: Shuriken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, 手裏剣影分身の術, literally "Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique" or "Shuriken Shadow Replication Technique"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Third Hokage
A modification of the Shadow Clone Technique, the user throws one shuriken at the victim and then uses this jutsu to create multiple copies of the shuriken to make the attack more powerful.



Slug Great Division

Katsuyu using Slug Great DivisionName: Katsuyu Daibunretsu, 蛞蝓大分列, literally "Slug Great Division"
Type: No rank, Supplementary
Users: Katsuyu
Katsuyu is able to divide a part of or the whole of her body into smaller slugs; by doing so, she can use this technique to escape harm. The smaller versions can also recombine to form her original self in its entirety.



Soft Physique Modification

Tsurugi Misumi using Nan no KaizoName: Nan no Kaizō, 軟の改造, literally "Soft Physique Modification"
Type: No rank, Hiden, Supplementary
Users: Misumi Tsurugi, Orochimaru
Originally developed for spying activities, this technique can be done after some surgery and actual body modification. The user can then stretch and twist any parts of their body at any angle, elongating and allowing themselves to coil around their opponent, surprising them. This can also be used to make the user's body more malleable and snakelike.


Spider Bind

Spider BindName: Kumo Shibari, 蜘蛛縛り, literally "Spider Bind"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kidomaru
After gathering his spider webbing into the mouth, Kidomaru spits it out into a wide web pattern. This wide pattern can envelop his foes and tie them down to a nearby surface. This stickiness is caused by him mixing his chakra with his body fluid, making the web stronger and more refined than steel. The technique is so refined, that even after having left his body, his chakra will still continue to flow through the thread to hold his opponent in place.


Spider Cocoon

Spider CocoonName: Kumo Mayu, 蜘蛛繭, literally "Spider Cocoon"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kidomaru
This technique makes a cocoon of web around the opponent, immobilizing him and leaving him open for other jutsu.


Spider Sticking Spit
Name: Kumo Nento, 蜘蛛粘吐, literally "Spider Sticking Spit"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Kidomaru
Emitting a stream of spider web from his mouth, Kidōmaru will grab onto a nearby opponent.


Spider Sticky Gold

Spider Sticky GoldName: Kumo Nenkin, 蜘蛛粘金, literally "Spider Sticky Gold" (aka "Golden Spider Spines")
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary
Users: Kidomaru
Unlike Kidomaru's binding webs, this technique produces a liquid that hardens into a chakra-blocking metal. He can form the metal into various weapons (spines, in this case) to use against his opponent.


Spider War Bow: Terrible Split

Kidomaru using his bowName: Kumo Senkyū: Susaku, 蜘蛛戦弓・凄裂, literally "Spider War Bow: Terrible Split"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Offensive, Long range (10+m)
Users: Kidomaru
When in his level two cursed seal form, Kidōmaru expels Spider Sticky Gold from his mouth and gathers it to form a large war bow. He will then open his third eye on his forehead to increase the accuracy of his shot. Kidōmaru is known for not making any wasteful attacks since each attack is used to further refine ways to kill his target. With each shot, he refines his attack. The power and accuracy of his attacks further increase with the use of a web string attached to the arrow, allowing Kidōmaru to guide it remotely.


Spider Web Area

Spider Web AreaName: Kumo Sōkei, 蜘蛛巣域, literally "Spider Web Area"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Kidomaru
If Kidomaru is in enemy territory and needs to rest while still remaining on guard, he can lay spider thread throughout all of a surrounding area. Most ninja will recognize the thread as common spider web, however; this thread will run all the way back to a finger on Kidomaru's hand. Slight movement against a webbing thread will pull it all the way back to Kidomaru's finger and alert him to the nearby presence.


Spider Web Flower

Spider Web FlowerName: Kumo Sōka, 蜘蛛巣花, literally "Spider Web Flower"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Kidomaru
After gathering his spider thread into his mouth, Kidomaru will spit net-like cobwebs of the thread at his target. These nets will fly through the air, and upon hitting an opponent, will stick and bind the ninja to any nearby surface.


Spider Web Unfold

Spider Web UnfoldName: Kumo Sōkai, 蜘蛛巣開, literally "Spider Web Unfold"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Kidomaru
After gathering his spider thread into a ball in his hands, Kidomaru releases it into form a of large spider web to catch his opponent. Once the target touches the thread, its stickiness will hold them in place. The webbing is so strong that it can support up to 5 tons.

Kidomaru uses this opportunity to launch Golden Spider Spines at his defenseless opponent. No matter how much the opponent tries to cut through the webbing, conventional edged blades will not be able to cut or slice through it.


Spiraling Sphere

Naruto using the Spiraling SphereName: Rasengan, 螺旋丸, literally "Spiraling Sphere"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Fourth Hokage, Jiraiya, Naruto Uzumaki
The Rasengan is an A-ranked technique invented by the Fourth Hokage after three years of training. It requires a very high level of chakra control. For training purposes, teaching the technique is broken into three steps. First, the user has to learn to pop a water balloon with their chakra. Second, they must do the same with a solid rubber ball. Finally, the user has to form a complete Rasengan by combining what they learned in the previous two steps. A regular balloon is often used to act as the shell. In Part II, Naruto develops an improved version known as the Great Ball Rasengan.

The Rasengan incorporates the chakra control learned from the tree-climbing and water-walking exercises to create a ball of concentrated, spinning chakra in the user's hand that is slightly larger than a baseball. The Rasengan is somewhat akin to the Chidori, but arguably stronger and less dangerous to use. Additionally, the Rasengan is rarely fatal, though the target of it could certainly be killed by whatever they crash into after they are propelled by the Rasengan. Also, unlike the Chidori, it alters the shape of the user's chakra, not its nature.

The Rasengan requires no hand seals to perform, instead relying entirely on the chakra control of the user to create a spinning ball of chakra in one hand. Once the user creates a stable Rasengan, however, it becomes self-sustaining, so the user does not need to provide any more chakra after forming it. The force of the spinning chakra grinds into whatever it touches, causing major damage. The user can also release the spinning chakra, creating a violent explosive force at the point of contact. The one drawback of the Rasengan, if it can be considered as such, is that it requires great chakra control. Of course, this will not be a drawback if the user has learned the technique, because they already possess the necessary chakra control. Unlike the Chidori, there is no definite limit to the amount of times this technique can be used in a day. Because it uses far less chakra in comparsion, it doesn't carry the same over-use risk as the Chidori, either.

Despite the Rasengan being a one-handed technique, Naruto actually uses three or more hands to form it (his one hand holds and spins the chakra while any number of clones create a shell with their hands). When Naruto accesses his tailed transformation states, he can form the Rasengan with one hand by using the Kyubi chakra to form the shell, which likely provides better control and power. It also forms irregularly and grows as it mixes with the Kyubi's chakra, giving it a purple color.

The anime makes light of the Rasengan by making it an "all-purpose jutsu". During one episode, Naruto uses it to mix the ingredients for noodles quickly and evenly. In episode 177, he and Jiraya both use it in place of a propeller for a boat. Jiraya also uses it to create a path through a maze of houses, inadvertantly blasting through a woman's bathroom. In episode 194 of the anime, Naruto actually throws a Rasengan to free himself and his friends from a mansion. The last event is a significant deiviation on the standard Rasengan, and may not be canon since these are filler episodes.


Sprinkling Needles

Sprinkling NeedlesName: Jōro Senbon, 如雨露千本, literally "Sprinkling Needles" Viz "It's Raining Needles From Heaven", English TV "Ninja Art: Senbon Rainstorm"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Mid-range (5-10m)
Users: Shigure, Rokusho Aoi
A barrage of hundreds of needles fly at the enemy from sockets of an umbrella that has been flung into the air. They come at the enemy at Mach speed and can surround them from all directions. Chakra is utilized to control and increase the accuracy of every needle, making them impossible to dodge or evade. In the manga, it is said that the needles are capable of piercing through five millimeters of steel, yet they are not powerful enough to get past Gaara's Shield of Sand.

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Suicide Bombing Clone

Deidara's explosive clay-fattened clone.Name: Jibaku Bunshin, 自爆分身, literally "Suicide Bombing Clone"
Type: Unknown, probably: Hiden or Kekkei genkai, No rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Deidara
Deidara has his clone swallow as much clay as possible, while his real body escapes for either an ambush or to flee. Then, he has his clone explode in order to destroy his attackers. The blast could potentially destroy an entire forest.


Summoning: Earth Release: Tracking Fang Technique
Name: Kuchiyose: Doton: Tsuiga no Jutsu, 口寄せ・土遁・追牙の術, literally "Summoning: Earth Release: Tracking Fang Technique", English dub "Ninja Art Summoning: Earth Style: Fang Pursuit Jutsu"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Kakashi Hatake
The user summons several Ninken (ninja dogs) directly into the ground. The Ninken follow a scent given to them during the summoning and burst from the ground under it, grabbing whatever target happens to be there at the time. The target is unable to move after being grabbed, since several large dogs are hanging from its limbs.


Summoning: Food Cart Destroyer Technique

Food Cart Destroyer TechniqueName: Kuchiyose: Yatai Kuzushi no Jutsu, 口寄せ・屋台崩しの術, literally "Summoning: Food Cart Destroyer Technique"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Jiraiya
The user summons a huge toad to crash upon the target.



Summoning: Impure World Resurrection

Coffins of the late Hokages:Charaters on the coffins: 初 - Sho 1, 二 - Ni 2, 四 - Yon 4Name: Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei, 口寄せ・穢土転生, literally "Summoning: Impure World Resurrection" English "Forbidden Jutsu: Return of the Dead"
Type: Kinjutsu, S-rank, Supplementary
Users: Orochimaru
This technique allows the user to revive the dead. The user must first sacrifice a living human in order to tie the deceased person's soul to the world (unlike the normal summoning technique, which only requires some of the user's blood). The body summoned is formed out of dirt and dust and rises out of the ground in front of the user inside a wooden coffin. The summoned person cannot be killed, and any damage to them regenerates. This technique can be used to summon multiple people at once, depending on the amount of sacrifices and chakra level of the user. The revived person is not under the user's control unless certain things are done to erode away their emotions and memories. Orochimaru uses this technique during his battle with the Third Hokage in the Destruction of Konoha arc to summon the First and Second Hokages. He had also intended to summon someone else, but the Third prevented the coffin from opening. Presumably, the Fourth was in this coffin, which is supported by the symbol on the coffin (see image), but this is contradicted by facts introduced later in the battle.


Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance

Summoning: Quick Beheading DanceName: Kuchiyose: Kirikiri Mai, 口寄せ・斬り斬り舞, literally "Summoning: Quick Beheading Dance"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Temari
Temari summons Kamatari, a weasel carrying a scythe, which is capable of decimating almost an entire forest by means of very powerful slicing winds.


Summoning: Rashomon

The Rashōmon gate.Name: Kuchiyose: Rashōmon, 口寄せ・羅生門, literally "Summoning: Rashōmon"
Type: B-rank, Defensive
Users: Sakon, Ukon, Orochimaru
This summoning creates a demonic form of the main gate of old Kyoto. It is also a form of ultimate defense. It was previously believed that two people were required to summon it; however, Orochimaru has been able to summon three of these gates by himself with his Triple Rashōmon. To do so, he simply uses both hands, instead of one as is common in a summoning.


Summoning: Toad Mouth Bind

Toad Mouth BindName: Kuchiyose (Ninpo): Gamaguchi Shibari, 口寄せ・蝦蟇口縛り, literally "Summoning: Toad Mouth Bind"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Jiraya
This jutsu encloses the surrounding area with the esophagus of a great, fire-breathing toad from Mount Myoboku: Rock Lodging (妙木山・岩宿, "Myōboku-san: Iwayado"). Jiraya can then control the stomach, causing it to expand, contract, or grow in whatever direction he wishes. When first used, Jiraya claims that no one had ever escaped from this jutsu. Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki manage to escape, however. Itachi uses his Amaterasu to burn through the stomach. In a filler arc, Jiraiya uses a variation of this jutsu when he summons an able-bodied toad's stomach to protect himself and Naruto from Kagero's Ephemeral Vengeance.


Summoning Technique
Name: Kuchiyose no Jutsu, 口寄せの術, literally "Summoning Technique" English TV "Summoning Jutsu"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary
Users: Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, Orochimaru, Third Hokage, Fourth Hokage, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, Temari, Tsunade, Naruto Uzumaki, Tenten, etc.
The basic form of all summoning techniques, this jutsu uses a contract, hand seals, and the user's blood to bind an animal to the user. The type of animal is determined by the contract. The blood is used as a signature to make the contract, which can be written on a scroll or tattoo, valid. Once bound, the animal can be summoned to perform a task or help the user in battle.

The summon usually is subservient to the summoner; however, the more powerful summons, such as Gamabunta and Manda, demand respect and loyalty from their summoners. Manda even demands hundreds of live human sacrifices.


Super Beasts Imitation Picture
Name: Chōjū Giga, 超獣偽画, literally "Super Beasts Imitation Picture"
Type: Unknown
Users: Sai
Sai draws creatures on his sketchpad, and then uses this technique to animate them. They can act as the corresponding animal would (for example, a bird can be used for espionage or flight, while a tiger can attack and maul an opponent), or he can control them for other purposes (a group of imitated rats may be used for both locating and attacking, for example).


Super Multi-Size Technique
Name: Chō Baika no Jutsu, literally Super Multi-Size Technique
Type: Hiden, Offensive, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Akimichi clan
This jutsu allows an Akimichi clan member to evenly increase the size of every body part, effectively allowing them to transform themselves into giants.


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Technique Neutralize
Name: Jutsu Shō, 術消, literally "Technique Neutralize"
Type: Unknown, probably: Supplementary
Users: Third Hokage
This jutsu cancels or impedes the occurring of the opponent's technique. It uses the same amount of chakra as the jutsu it intends to cancel.


Telescope Technique

Telescope TechniqueName: Tōmegane no Jutsu, 遠眼鏡の術, literally "Telescope Technique"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Long range (10+m)
Users: Third Hokage
With this technique, one is able to view a distant location through the use of a clairvoyant crystal ball.



Temporary Paralysis Technique

ANBU paralyze a tiger from attackingName: Kanashibari no Jutsu, 金縛りの術, literally "Temporary Paralysis Technique" English TV "Paralysis Jutsu"
Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Orochimaru, All ANBU members, Tsunade (anime only)
This technique is used to cause an opponent to lose the advantage of movement, freezing them in their tracks. This is considered a signature jutsu of all ANBU members. Tsunade is known to have used this technique in the anime against the Legendary Stupid Brothers, Fujin and Raijin.


Three Buddhist Treasures Vacuum Destruction
Name: Sanbou Kyuukai, literally Three Buddhist Treasures Vacuum Destruction
Type: Attack, Defense
Users: Chiyo with the Chikamatsu puppets
This jutsu is somehow performed by three puppets which were created by Monzaemon Chikamatsu. Three of the ten Chikamatsu puppets come together to form a pyramid. After forming a hand seal, a vortex will open in the space between their bodies, sucking in everything in range. The puppets remain unaffected. The force of the vortex shatters anything drawn into it into millions of pieces.


Third Eye
Name: Daisan no Me, 第三の眼, literally "Third Eye"
Type: No rank, Supplementary
Users: Gaara
This jutsu creates a floating eyeball out of sand that is invisibly connected to the user's optic nerves. Its main purpose is spying, since it can form and disperse in any location on command. The user must close one of their own eyes so no conflicting signals are sent to their optic nerves.


Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death
Name: Sensatsu Suishō, 千殺水翔, literally "Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death", English TV, "Secret Jutsu: A Thousand Needles of Death"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Haku
This jutsu freezes water into the shape of sharp needles, which then hone in on the opponent from all directions. To perform this jutsu, the user must be near a body of water. Haku is able to perform this jutsu with one-handed hand seals.


Transformation: Adamantine Staff
Name: Henge: Kongōnyoi, 変化・金剛如意, literally "Transformation: Adamantine Staff"
Type: No rank, Supplementary
Users: Enma
The Monkey King Enma turns himself into a large staff to be wielded by the Third Hokage. This staff is harder than diamond and can extend to whatever length Enma or the Third wishes. Despite its appearance, it can slice through any solid objects as easily as any blade. Also, in this form, Enma can "un-transform" areas of the staff into various body parts such as an eye, an ear, a leg, or even an arm.


Transformation Technique
Name: Henge no Jutsu, 変化の術, literally "Transformation Technique", English TV "Transformation Jutsu"
Type: E-rank, Supplementary
Users: All Ninja Academy graduates
The user assumes the appearance of another person, animal, or an object. This is one of the required basic jutsu taught at the Konoha Ninja Academy. Fundamentally, all ninja know this technique.


Transparent Escape Technique
Name: Tōton Jutsu, 透遁術, literally "Transparent Escape Technique" (a.k.a. Nozokimi no Jutsu, 覗き見の術, literally "Peeping Tom Technique")
Type: Unknown, possibly: A-ranked Supplementary
Users: Jiraiya
This jutsu is the ultimate peeping technique developed by Jiraiya when he was still a student under the Third Hokage. The trick is that Jiraiya is actually able to escape from women's bathhouses unheard and unseen. It appears to be ineffective against his longtime female companion Tsunade. It is unknown what this jutsu actually does, but it probably makes him invisible to the human eye.

Besides its use for peeping, it is also very useful for Jiraiya's espionage activities. When he's about to be caught, this jutsu also allows for him to escape an area without a trace.


Triple Rashomon
Name: Sanjū Rashōmon, 三重羅生門, literally "Triple Rashōmon"
Type: Unknown, possibly: A-rank, Defensive
Users: Orochimaru
This advanced version of the Summoning: Rashomon is used by Orochimaru. It creates three demonic forms of the main gate of old Kyoto, and is a more advanced form of the "Rashōmon" ultimate defense. Orochimaru is able to summon this without the aid of another individual by using both hands for the summon.


Twin Rising Dragons
Name: Sōshōryū, 双昇龍, literally "Twin Rising Dragons" English "Rising Twin Dragons"
Type: Unknown
Users: Tenten
A variation on Tenten's normal Projectile Weapons summoning, Tenten uses two scrolls in this instance. As a distraction, the scrolls emit a large smokescreen when activated, after which they shoot into the air and circle around each other. Tenten jumps into the middle of the scrolls and summons all manner of weaponry from two scrolls to throw at her opponent. She can also use strings to lift and rethrow the weapons should she miss. While this technique only appears in the anime, it is the only explanation for the massive amount of weapons left after her fight with Temari during the Chūnin Exam, which, save for the end result, is not shown in the manga.


Twin Snakes Mutual Death

Twin Snakes Mutual DeathName: Sōjasōsai no Jutsu, 双蛇相殺の術, literally "Twin Snakes Mutual Death", Viz "Twin Snakes Kill Each Other", "Dual Snake Destroyer" English TV "Ninja Art: Twin Snake Sacrifice Jutsu"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Anko Mitarashi, Orochimaru
A forbidden jutsu which is a murder-suicide attack – killing both the user and the target. The user makes a one-handed seal together with the victim, and two snakes are summoned from the user's sleeve, biting both their wrists, and killing them by deadly venom.

In Naruto: Narutimate Hero 3, when the jutsu is performed, two summoned snakes wrap themselves around the user and the victim and lock themselves in that position by biting each others' necks, then detonate themselves. For the sake of the game, Anko is left unharmed for the most part.


U

Uzumaki Naruto Combo
Name: Uzumaki Naruto Rendan, うずまきナルト連弾, literally "Uzumaki Naruto Combo", Viz "Uzumaki Naruto Barrage", English anime "Naruto Uzumaki Barrage"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto's version of Sasuke Uchiha's Lion Combo of that he used to defeat Kiba Inuzuka in the Chunin exam. Naruto uses his Shadow Clone Technique to make up for his lack of speed. He makes four clones, which shout "U!" "Zu!" "Ma!" "Ki!" as they kick the opponent into the air, and the real Naruto finishes the combo with "Naruto Combo!" and a kick from above. (In the English dub, the corresponding shouts are "Na", "Ru", "To", "Uzumaki Barrage!") Kakashi comments on the obvious similarties between the two, glad that Naruto at least bothered to change the name, somewhat. Naruto has used this technique four times thus far (twice in the show, once in both movies), as well as in the game Naruto: Clash of Ninja, and performed it with slight differences each time.


Uzumaki Naruto Two Thousand Combo
Name: Uzumaki Naruto Nisen Rendan, うずまきナルト二千連弾, literally "Uzumaki Naruto Two Thousand Combo"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Naruto Uzumaki
This jutsu is was made by Naruto to fight against the transformed Gaara. Basically, it is simply the Uzumaki Naruto Combo, only 200 times larger. 1,999 Shadow Clones are formed, making 2,000 Naruto's combined. Like the original, the clones shout the syllables of the technique, followed by the whole name, while performing it. Unlike the other, however, they end with punches instead of kicks.

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Vanishing Facial Copy Technique
Name: Shūshagan no Jutsu, 消写顔の術, literally "Vanishing Facial Copy Technique"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Orochimaru
This jutsu allows the user to peel the face of another person off and wear it like a mask, effectively impersonating the said person. The grisly effect of this is that the target loses their face entirely, as if it was dissolved clean off their head. Orochimaru uses it to infiltrate Konoha during the Chunin Exam arc and again to impersonate the Kazekage just before the invasion.


Vibrating Sound Drill

Dosu's Vibrating Sound DrillName: Kyōmeisen, 響鳴穿, literally "Vibrating Sound Drill"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Dosu Kinuta
This jutsu involves Dosu's Melody Arm, a device used to amplify and control the sound waves from arm movements, to attack his opponent's sense of balance. By damaging the victim's inner ear, the victim is rendered off-balance and nauseous. Dosu can use his chakra to redirect the sound waves in midair to his intended target.


W

War of Evil Men
Name: Makyō no Ran, 魔境の乱, literally "War of Evil Men"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Tayuya
One of the melodies Tayuya plays on her demon flute. It causes anyone to hear it to be entranced in the Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain genjutsu.


Water Clone Technique

Water Clone TechniqueName: Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu, 水分身の術, literally "Water Clone Technique" Viz "Water Replication" English TV "Water Clone Jutsu"
Type: C-rank, Supplementary
Users: Kisame Hoshigaki, Zabuza Momochi, Kakashi Hatake, Rain ninja
This jutsu creates one or more identical copies of the user out of water. Like the Shadow Clone Technique, these clones are capable of attacking and using jutsu, but they are easier to defeat because they are only one-tenth of the user's power. Additionally, they can only be controlled within a certain distance of the user.


Water Prison Technique

Water Prison TechniqueName: Suirō no Jutsu, 水牢の術, literally "Water Prison Technique" English TV "Water Prison Jutsu"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Zabuza Momochi, Kisame Hoshigaki
This jutsu is used to trap the victim inside a virtually inescapable sphere of water. The only downside to this technique is that the user must keep one arm inside the sphere at all times in order for the victim to remain imprisoned. This jutsu cannot be performed without a sufficiently large body of water to supply the water for it. Kisame has been seen using a water clone's arm instead of his own arm for this technique; this raises the issue of what exactly must be held inside the bubble to maintain it. Neji Hyuga has been able to use his ability to release chakra from all of his pressure points to disrupt the flow of chakra inside the prison and break free. Despite the fact that the prison is made entirely out of water, and the target is unable to move while within it, the target is still able to breathe.


Water Release: Exploding Water Shockwave
Name: Suiton: Bakusui Shōha, 水遁・爆水衝波, literally "Water Release: Exploding Water Shockwave"
Type: Unknown, probably:B rank Offensive, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Kisame Hoshigaki
One can literally create water out of nothing. Kisame was able to cover a significant portion of desert while engaging Guy and his subordinates.


Water Release: Five Eating Sharks
Name: Suiton: Goshokuzame, 水遁・五食鮫, literally "Water Release: Five Eating Sharks"
Type: Unknown, probably: S-Rank Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kisame Hoshigaki
Once an opponent is knocked into water, five sharks are created from the water and used to attack the opponent.


Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique
Name: Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu, 水遁・大瀑布の術, literally "Water Release: Great Waterfall Technique" (a.k.a "Water Explosion Technique) English TV "Water Style: Giant Vortex Jutsu"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Mid- to long range (5+m)
Users: Zabuza Momochi, Kakashi Hatake
This technique is used to create a massive blast of water. This technique was going to be employed by Zabuza Momochi against Kakashi Hatake, but when he attempted to use it, Kakashi used his Sharingan to copy it and use it quickly against Zabuza before he could complete it himself.


Water Release: Gunshot
Name: Suiton: Teppōdama, 水遁・射撃, literally "Water Release: Gunshot"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Gamabunta
Gamabunta's response to the Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet of Shukaku, this jutsu simply involves Gamabunta firing a water ball from his mouth.


Water Release: Water Dragon Blast Technique
Name: Suiton: Suiryūdan no Jutsu, 水遁・水龍弾の術, literally "Water Release: Water Dragon Blast Technique" Viz "Water Release: Water Dragon Missile" English TV "Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Zabuza Momochi, Kakashi Hatake, Second Hokage, Shibuki, Oki
A powerful attack that creates a huge current of water in the form of a dragon, and sends it towards the target.


Water Release: Water Encampment Wall
Name: Suiton: Suijinheki, 水遁・水陣壁, literally "Water Release: Water Encampment Wall"
Type: B-rank, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Second Hokage, Kakashi Hatake
This jutsu creates a water barrier to protect the user from any offensive attacks.


Water Release: Water Fang Bullet
Name: Suiton: Suigadan, 水遁・水牙弾, literally "Water Release: Water Fang Bullet"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Itachi Uchiha
This jutsu creates a circle of crushing water spikes around the opponent.


Water Release: Water Shark Missile Technique
Name: Suiton: Suikōdan no Jutsu, 水遁・水鮫弾の術, literally "Water Release: Water Shark Missile Technique"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Kisame Hoshigaki, Kakashi Hatake
This jutsu utilizes water to attack the enemy with a powerful water burst that's in the form of a shark. When Kisame Hoshigaki and Itachi Uchiha entered Konoha looking for Naruto Uzumaki, they come across Kakashi Hatake. Kisame employs this technique, but Kakashi has a Shadow Clone defend against it by retaliating with the same technique, canceling the attack.


Water Release: Waterfall Basin Technique
Name: Suiton: Takitsubo no Jutsu, 水遁・滝壺の術, literally "Water Release: Waterfall Basin Technique"
Type: Unknown, probably: Supplementary
Users: Yamato
Yamato uses this technique along with Earth Release: Earth Flow Rampart to demonstrate elemental chakra types to Naruto. He created a waterfall on the ridge he created with the previous technique.


White Secret Technique: Ten Puppet Collection of Chikamatsu

White Secret Technique: Ten Puppet Collection of ChikamatsuName: Shiro Higi: Jikki Chikamatsu no Shū, 白秘技・十機近松の集, literally "White Secret Technique: Ten Puppet Collection of Chikamatsu"
Type: S-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, Close to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Chiyo
This jutsu uses the ten masterpiece puppets of the first puppet user, Monzaemon. Chiyo once used it to defeat an entire castle. It appears that these puppets were designed as a set, since several of them work in conjunction with each other, even using what appears to be a ninjutsu technique, to devastating effect.


Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet

Drilling Air BulletName: Fūton: Renkūdan, 風遁・練空弾, literally "Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullet"
Type: No rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Shukaku
Shukaku takes a deep breath and shoots a large ball of compressed air and chakra at an opponent, causing an enormous conflagration if it hits. Even Gamabunta is in danger against such an attack.


Wind Release: Great Breakthrough
Name: Fūton: Daitoppa, 風遁・大突破, literally "Wind Release: Great Breakthrough" English Wind Style: Great Breakthrough Jutsu
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Orochimaru
The user sends out a powerful explosion of wind, which can easily level almost an entire area. A variation of the technique involves a smaller blast of wind which gets ignited with flame, making it stronger and more damaging to the target.


Wind Release: Infinite Sand Cloud Great Breakthrough
Name: Fūton: Mugen Sajin Daitoppa, 風遁・無限砂塵 大突破, literally "Wind Release: Infinite Sand Cloud Great Breakthrough" English Wind Dust Destruction Wave
Type: No rank, Offensive, Defensive, All ranges
Users: Gaara
The user spews a large amount of sand from the mouth, devastating both the enemy and a large area around him.


Wood Clone Technique
Name: Moku Bunshin no Jutsu, 木分身の術, literally "Wood Doppelganger Technique" or "Wood Replication Technique"
Type: Unknown, probably: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary
Users: Yamato
This jutsu creates a wooden replica of the user. Unlike other clone techniques, the replica originates from the user himself.


Wood Release: Four Pillars House Technique

Yamato using Four Pillars House Technique for campingName: Mokuton: Shichūka no Jutsu , 木遁・四柱家の術, literally "Wood Release: Four Pillars House Technique"
Type: Unknown, probably: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary
Users: Yamato
This technique causes a fully-formed wooden house to grow out of the ground.


Wood Release Secret Technique: Birth of Dense Woodland
Name: Mokuton Hijutsu: Jukai Kōtan, 木遁秘術・樹界降誕, literally "Wood Release Secret Technique: Birth of Dense Woodland"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: First Hokage
A secret technique where the user utilizes their chakra to create the sapling of a great tree, and then continues to use their chakra to feed the root of the sapling. It grows, twists, and winds through solid obstacles, and wraps around the opponent, trapping them in its branches. This was first seen to be performed by the First Hokage in chapter 120. It is said that he created Konohagakure with it.


Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall
Name: Mokuton: Moku Jōheki, 木遁・木錠壁, literally "Wood Release: Wood Locking Wall"
Type: Unknown, probably: Hiden, No rank, Defensive
Users: Yamato
Creates a half-dome of wood to shield the user.

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Adamantine Prison Wall

Adamantine Prison WallName: Kongō Rōheki, 金剛牢壁, literally "Adamantine Prison Wall"
Type: No rank, Defensive, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Enma
While in the form of the staff, Enma duplicates himself into a large quantity of staffs and forms a cage with them to protect the Third Hokage (or possibly imprison an opponent).


Amaterasu

Leftover black fire from Amaterasu.Name: Amaterasu, 天照, literally "Shining Heaven"
Type: Kekkei genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Itachi Uchiha
Named after the Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu, this legendary jutsu is unique to the Uchiha clan. The jet-black flames are said to be as hot as the sun, and will burn for seven days and seven nights. Since the Mangekyo Sharingan is necessary to activate this jutsu, not many have learned it; therefore, the specific details of this jutsu are yet unrevealed. Not surprisingly, it appears to use a large amount of chakra, as Itachi had to rest after using both it and Tsukuyomi in succession.

In the Naruto: Narutimate Hero game series, this jutsu is literally performed "in the blink of an eye," as it affects the first thing that is reflected on the retina. The resulting black fire is the opponent's jutsu being reversed on them and their chakra being immolated.


Armor of Sand

Armor of Sand protecting GaaraName: Suna no Yoroi, 砂の鎧, literally "Armor of Sand"
Type: No rank, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Gaara
This jutsu uses chakra to cover the user with a thin, but very dense, layer of protective sand. While a good defense, it puts an unignorable burden on the user's stamina, both through chakra absorption and the fact that the sand makes them heavier and hampers their movement.


Armor of Sticky Gold

Kidomaru's Nenkin no YoroiName: Nenkin no Yoroi, 粘金の鎧, literally "Armor of Sticky Gold"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kidomaru
A defensive jutsu, it involves Kidōmaru weaving his unique Sticky Gold (粘金, Nenkin) into layers covering his entire body. He is also able to emit this from his sweat glands. Kidōmaru's Sticky Gold is a strong metal that instantly solidifies into a protective armor that blocks chakra once air touches it. This can even form a barrier against an opponent who attacks using the Gentle Fist style.


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Barrier Encampment Method

The concept behind Barrier Encampment MethodName: Kekkai Hōjin, 結界法陣, literally "Barrier Encampment Method"
Type: B-rank, Offensive
Users: Sound Four, Kiba Inuzuka, Akamaru
An array of four explosive tags are jointly placed around the boundary of an area. If anyone or anything happens to walk through the boundary, the seals will instantly activate and explode, killing the imprisoned target.


Beast Human Clone

Kiba & Akamaru's Jujin BunshinName: Jūjin Bunshin, 獣人分身, literally "Beast Human Clone" English TV "Man Beast Clone"
Type: C-rank, Supplementary
Users: Kiba Inuzuka, Akamaru
A modified version of a transformation technique, this allows a user to transfer their animal companion into a perfect copy of themself. Both the user and the animal assume a more beastial (almost lycanthropic) appearance, making it impossible to tell the two apart until the jutsu is broken, usually by damaging the animal, dispelling the transformation.


Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot

Ukon falling into Kuroari as part of Machine One ShotName: Kurohigi Kiki Ippatsu, 黒秘技機々一発, literally "Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range
Users: Kankuro
First the opponent must be trapped in the torso of Kuroari. After this is accomplished, Karasu separates into about eight components, each with a sharp blade. Kankurō guides the separate pieces into slits in Kuroari's torso, impaling the victim inside. The name of this secret technique is a play on a popular Japanese toy "Kurohige Kiki Ippatsu" [1], in which the goal of the toy is to stick little plastic swords into a barrel to make the pirate in the center jump out.


Blade of Wind
Name: Kaze no Yaiba, 風の刃, literally "Blade of Wind"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Baki
This jutsu creates a blade of wind which is impossible to block simply because of its intangible nature. However, unlike the Cutting Whirlwind Technique, this jutsu requires no tool.


Body Flicker Technique
Name: Shunshin no Jutsu, 瞬身の術, literally "Body Flicker Technique"
Type: D-rank, Supplementary
Users: Most, if not all ninja
A high-speed movement technique. It is described as 'appearing with the wind and disappearing like the wind.' A very basic jutsu, it appears that most shinobi above Genin-rank know it.

Using chakra to activate the body, the user is able to move from one point to another with extreme speeds. This super-fast movement is almost impossible to see with the naked eye. To a normal person, it would seem as if the user has teleported. The amount of Chakra used depends on the distance and elevation between the user and the destination.

Among the many users and villages, various variations of Shunshin no Jutsu exist. Gaara, for instance, uses the "Sand Body Flicker" (砂瞬身, "Suna-Shunshin"), which uses sand to cover the user's movement. Other varieties include "Mist Body Flicker" (霧瞬身, "Kiri-Shunshin"), "Water Body Flicker" (水瞬身, "Mizu-Shunshin"), and "Leaf Body Flicker" (木ノ葉瞬身, "Konoha-Shunshin").

Shisui Uchiha, one of the most talented Uchiha, was feared as "Shisui of the Body Flicker" ("Shunshin no Shisui"), likely refering to this technique.


Body Replacement Technique

Body Replacement TechniqueName: Kawarimi no Jutsu, 変わり身の術, literally "Change of Body Technique", "Change of Stance Technique", "Body Replacement Technique", "Replacement Technique", English TV "Replacement Jutsu", "Substitution Jutsu"
Type: E-rank, Supplementary
Users: All Ninja Academy graduates
This is a technique that usually confuses the attacker. The user quickly switches places with another nearby object such as a plant (normally a section of a log), an animal, or even another person within reach, leaving the opponent open to a counter-attack. Explosive tags can be attached to the replacement for an added surprise, used often by Sasuke. Fundamentally, all ninja know this technique, with a few exceptions.

The anime has a number of other objects being used for this jutsu, such as a straw man, a boulder, mud, and even a scarecrow. The first and last items are never anywhere in sight, suggesting that they are merely gags meant to lighten the situation, and not an actual part of the jutsu.

This technique is sometimes referred to as the Art of Body Projection ("Utsusemi no Jutsu") in other manga and anime series.


Bug Clone Technique
Name: Mushi Bunshin no Jutsu, 蟲分身の術, literally "Bug Clone Technique" or "Bug Replication Technique"
Type: Hiden, No rank, Supplementary
Users: Shino Aburame
The user uses the Kikaichu bugs living in their body to create a copy of the user or anyone else they choose. The clone falls apart into its component bugs when struck.


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Chakra Absorption Technique

Yoroi sucks up Sasuke's chakra.Name: Chakra Kyūin Jutsu, チャクラ吸引術, literally "Chakra Absorption Technique"
Type: Unknown, probably: Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Yoroi Akado, Jirobo
The user is able to absorb the physical and spiritual chakra energy of the opponent into himself. This technique can be used for both offensive and defensive purposes. The user doesn't have to actually touch the opponent, since it is also possible to use it through other media, as Jirobo did with his Earth Release Barrier: Dungeon Chamber of Nothingness jutsu.

The Chakra Absorption Technique is not truly considered a jutsu since it has never been given an entry in any of the databooks, but more of a special ability; however, it is not considered a kekkei genkai ability, either.


Cloak of Invisibility Technique
Name: Kakuremino no Jutsu, 隠れ蓑の術, literally "Cloak of Invisibility Technique"
Type: E-rank, Supplementary
Users: All Ninja Academy graduates
This jutsu allows a ninja to take a cloak or a piece of cloth and blend into an object, making themselves invisible. Konohamaru uses this technique constantly in the beginning of the Naruto series to try and fool Naruto Uzumaki, but uses poor disguises (square rocks, incorrectly patterned cloaks), thus betraying the illusion. In the anime, Naruto has been somewhat practical at using this jutsu a couple of times in the series.


Clone Great Explosion
Name: Bunshin Daibakuha, 分身大爆破, literally "Clone Great Explosion"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Itachi Uchiha
This jutsu works in combination with the Shadow Clone Technique, and creates a shadow clone that will explode on command, potentially killing or injuring those caught in the blast.


Clone Technique
Name: Bunshin no Jutsu, 分身の術, literally "Clone Technique" English TV "Clone Jutsu" Manga UK DVD "Art of Body Spliting"
Type: E-rank, Supplementary
Users: All Ninja Academy graduates
This technique creates a clone of the user, but it is an illusion, not a real copy like the Shadow Clone Technique. The illusions will dissipate when they come into contact with anything. The illusions can be seen through by the Byakugan and the Sharingan. To these kekkei genkai, the clones look like balls of chakra. Also, a person with normal eyes can distinguish clones from the original if they watch very carefully, as stated by Ino in her match with Sakura during the Chūnin Exams.


Combination Transformation
Name: Konbi Henge, コンビ変化, literally "Combination Transformation"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary
Users: Naruto Uzumaki, Sound Four, Kiba Inuzuka, Akamaru
An advanced form of the Transformation Technique, the Combination Transformation transforms two people into one being. One usually provides the chakra while the other performs the necessary technique. Naruto used this in the fight against Gaara. Kiba and Akamaru also use this technique in their fight against Sakon and Ukon, transforming themselves into a giant two-headed wolf. The Sound Four used this during the Chūnin Exam to disguise themselves as the Kazekage's two bodyguard attendants (two in each).


Creation Rebirth
Name: Sōzō Saisei, 創造再生, literally "Creation Rebirth," or "Creation Regeneration" (a.k.a. "Genesis Rebirth")
Type: S-rank, Supplementary
Users: Tsunade
By releasing chakra that has been stored up in the seal on her forehead with Shadow Seal: Release, Tsunade is able to heal all her wounds almost instantaneously, regardless of the severity of the injuries. Additionally, she continues to heal at an accelerated rate for the duration of the jutsu. Unfortunately, this technique has a major drawback; using it speeds up cell division, significantly shortening her life span.


Cutting Whirlwind Technique
Name: Kamaitachi no Jutsu, カマイタチの術, literally "Cutting Whirlwind Technique", English "Wind Scythe Jutsu"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Temari
A jutsu that, using a giant fan, creates huge gusts of wind mixed with chakra capable of cutting the target apart. This whirlwind is powerful enough to repel and destroy thrown weapons and can even reflect sound waves right back at their original source.


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Dance of the Crescent Moon

Mikazuki no MaiName: Mikazuki no Mai, 三日月の舞, literally "Dance of the Crescent Moon"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Hayate Gekko
Hayate creates three Shadow Clones of himself, which attack along with him in a complicated sword-dancing pattern to confuse the opponent. The swords are also able to extend to any length.


Dance of the Seedling Fern

Dance of the Seedling Fern, with Kimimaro emerging from one of the spikes.Name: Sawarabi no Mai, 早蕨の舞, literally "Dance of the Seedling Fern"
Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Kimimaro Kaguya
Kimimaro's final dance: a giant forest of bone spikes bursts from the ground. It is an extremely deadly technique; both Gaara and Rock Lee would have fallen to this technique if it weren't for Gaara's ability to use sand to levitate.


Dead Soul Technique
Name: Shikon no Jutsu, 死魂の術, literally "Dead Soul Technique"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Kabuto Yakushi
This technique uses a corpse to create the illusion of another living person. The user can either animate a normal dead person, or alter the appearance of the dead person to resemble another. To do the second version, the user must first change the appearance of the dead body to resemble the person to be portrayed. Then, using this jutsu, they make the heart beat again, allowing them to control the actions of the dead body. Kabuto is so skilled in this technique that he's even capable of removing the odor of a deceased person to maximize the illusion.


Death Foreseeing Technique
Name: Shikumi no Jutsu literally Death Foreseeing Technique (Killing Intent) English Murderous Intent
Type: Unknown, Mid to Long Range (5-10m+)
Users: Orochimaru
This jutsu is much like the Temporary Paralysis Technique, but paralyzes the enemy by showing them a vision of their own gruesome death. In addition, the enemy will no doubt suffer severe mental stress, and are not likely to be in a decent fighting condition for some time.


Decapitating Air Wave
Name: Zankūha, 斬空波, literally "Decapitating Air Wave" English TV "Slicing Sound Wave"
Type: D-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Zaku Abumi
A jutsu which allows the user to freely control supersonic sound waves and air pressure with a device implanted into one or both of their arms. These blasts are powerful enough to destroy stone. If the tubes needed to release the waves are clogged, they may explode.


Demon Flute: Illusionary Warriors Manipulating Melody
Name: Mateki: Genbusō Kyoku, 魔笛・幻武操曲, literally "Demon Flute: Illusionary Warriors Manipulating Melody"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary
Users: Tayuya
This is the melody that Tayuya plays to control her Doki.


Demonic Ice Mirrors
Name: Makyō Hyō Shō, 魔鏡氷晶, literally Demonic Mirror Ice Crystals Vis Demonic Ice Mirrors English Secret Jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors
Type: Kekkei Genkai, Offensive, Close to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Haku
Unique to Haku, Demonic Ice Mirrors creates over a dozen mirrors fashioned out of ice around an opponent. Haku can then enter one of the mirrors from the outside and travel between any of the mirrors at a untraceable speed; in fact, the time in transit is almost instantaneous. During transit, Haku can throw senbon needles while remaining virtually unassailable himself. If the mirror Haku is currently in is shattered, he can leap out of one of the fragments and continue his attack. Though they are made from ice, they are pressured with enough chakra to resist fire almost completely.


Desert Coffin

Gaara's Sabaku KyuName: Sabaku Kyū, 砂漠柩, literally "Desert Coffin" Viz "The Coffin of Crushing Sand" English TV "Sand Coffin"
Type: No rank, Offensive, Mid- to long range (5+m)
Users: Gaara
This jutsu uses sand to grab the opponent and cover their entire body. This skill is primarily utilized for rendering an opponent immobile, but can kill the opponent by suffocation or by being followed with the Desert Funeral.

It should be noted that, in Gaara's battle with Rock Lee in the Chūnin Exams, Gaara crushed Lee's left arm and leg with just Desert Coffin, perhaps implying that Desert Coffin itself has its own crushing effect. Alternatively, he may simply have forgotten to announce the follow-up attack.


Desert Funeral

Gaara's Sabaku SosoName: Sabaku Sōsō, 砂漠送葬, literally "Desert Funeral" (a.k.a. "Desert Graveyard"), Viz "Imploding Sand Funeral" English TV "Sand Burial"
Type: No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Gaara
Through the will of the user, the sand already wrapping a target because of Desert Coffin will implode and crush whatever is within. When used to kill a person, the death is so quick that there isn't even time to feel pain.


Desert Imperial Funeral
Name: Sabaku Taisō, 砂漠大葬, literally "Desert Imperial Funeral"
Type: No rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Gaara
Following the Quicksand in the Style of a Waterfall, Gaara slams both hands palm down into the sand and emits powerful shockwaves that compact and greatly damage anything within the sand-covered area. Considering that the previous jutsu levels an entire forest, this is a considerably large area.


Desert Prison
Name: Sabaku Rō, 砂漠牢, literally "Desert Prison"
Type: Unknown, No rank, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Gaara
This jutsu uses sand to imprison the victim.


Desert Suspension

Desert SuspensionName: Sabaku Fuyū, 砂漠浮遊, literally "Desert Suspension"
Type: No rank, Supplementary
Users: Gaara
Gaara, using the sand that he carries on his back, is able to float in the air on the sand.


Destruction Bug Host Technique

Destruction Bugs.Name: Kikaichū no Jutsu, 寄壊蟲の術, literally "Destruction Bug Host Technique"
Type: No rank, Hiden, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Shibi Aburame, Shino Aburame
The Aburame Clan is famed for their use of insects in their jutsu. When a child is born, their body is offered to insects, called destruction bugs, as a nest. The bugs feed and live off the chakra which the body stores and in return the ninja gets to control and command the bugs, using them as their primary fighting technique. These bugs have the ability to drain chakra through physical contact with the enemy (and possibly consume a fraction of the host's chakra as well).

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Earth Release Barrier: Dungeon Chamber of Nothingness

Dungeon Chamber of NothingnessName: Doton Kekkai: Dorōodōmu, 土遁結界・土牢堂無, literally "Earth Release Barrier: Dungeon Chamber of Nothingness"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Jirobo
Traps the victims inside a self-repairing dome of earth. Jirōbō is able to absorb the chakra of anyone trapped inside, something he enjoys greatly.


Earth Release: Earth Flow Rampart
Name: Doton: Doryū Jōheki, 土遁・土流城壁, literally "Earth Release: Earth Flow Rampart"
Type: Unknown, probably: Supplementary
Users: Yamato
The user raises a large ridge or hill from the ground. Yamato uses this technique along with Water Release: Waterfall Basin Technique to create a waterfall, demonstrating elemental chakra types to Naruto.


Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling

Earth Mausoleum DumplingName: Doton: Doryū Dango, 土遁・土陵団子, literally "Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dango"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Jirobo
Jirōbō is able to overturn the earth into a large dumpling-shaped chunk of earth the size of a mausoleum. Using his immense strength, he can lift up the ball and hurl it at his opponent, flattening everything in its path.


Earth Release: Earth Shore Return

Earth Shore ReturnName: Doton: Doroku Gaeshi, 土遁・土陸返し, literally "Earth Release: Earth Shore Return"
Type: C-rank, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Jirobo
After striking the ground with his hands, Jirōbō creates a large wall of earth that rises into place as defense. The defense is not perfect though, since a hard or drilling impact can puncture the wall.


Earth Release: Earth Style Wall
Name: Doton: Doryūheki, 土遁・土流壁, literally "Earth Release: Earth Style Wall"
Type: B-rank, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Third Hokage
The user spits out a stream of mud that quickly grows and solidifies into a strong, protective wall.

Earth Release: Inner Decapitation Technique

Inner Decapitation TechniqueName: Doton: Shinjū Zanshu no Jutsu, 土遁・心中斬首の術, literally "Earth Release: Inner Decapitation Technique"; English TV "Earth Style: Headhunter Jutsu"
Type: D-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kakashi Hatake, Third Hokage, Kabuto Yakushi
The user, emerging from the ground below the target area, pulls down (or possibly swaps places with) the opponent so that only their head is above ground. Kabuto used this technique on Tsunade, but was unsuccesful in grabbing her, probably explaining its low difficulty rank.


Earth Release: Rock Lodging Destruction
Name: Doton: Iwayado Kuzushi, 土遁・岩宿崩し, literally "Earth Release: Rock Lodging Destruction"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Kakko
Rocks are dislodged from above the opponent.


Earth Release: Split Earth Turn Around Palm
Name: Doton: Retsudotenshō, 土遁・裂土転掌, literally "Earth Release: Split Earth Turn Around Palm"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Iwagakure Ninja
This technique allows the ninja to control nearby rocks to surround and attack the enemy.


Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld
Name: Doton: Yomi Numa, 土遁・黄泉沼, literally "Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Jiraiya
This technique turns a large area of land into a sinking swampland, making it impossible for anyone or anything in that area to move around.


Earth Release: Underground Projection Fish Technique
Name: Doton: Dochū Eigyo no Jutsu, 土遁・土中映魚の術, literally "Earth Release: Underground Projection Fish Technique"
Type: C-rank, Supplementary
Users: Kagari, Oboro, Mubi, Kagero
Using this jutsu, a person can hide underground until they're ready to attack an opponent.


Exploding Clay

Two simple forms of Deidara's clay, both capable of exploding..Name: Kibaku Nendo, 起爆粘土, literally "Exploding Clay"
Type: Unknown, probably: Hiden or kekkei genkai, No rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Deidara
Using the mouths in the palms of his hands, Deidara infuses his clay with chakra. He then molds it into a shape depending on the abilities he wants it to have and vomits it out. He then enlarges the sculpture and sends it to his target. Deidara then makes the clay explode by saying "Katsu" (喝).


Exploding Tag: Activate
Name: Jibaku Fuda: Kassei, 自爆札・活, literally "Exploding Tag: Activate"
Type: Unknown, probably: Supplementary
Users: Third Hokage
Utilizing chakra, a ninja is able to activate the explosion mechanism of a distant bomb tag.


Extreme Decapitating Air Waves

Extreme Decapitating Air WavesName: Zankūkyokuha, 斬空極波, literally "Extreme Decapitating Air Waves" VIZ "Supersonic Air Slice" English TV "Supersonic Slicing Wave"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range
Users: Zaku Abumi
A more powerful version of the Decapitating Air Wave, the user creates a massive gust of cutting wind capable of totaling the surrounding area, wiping out anything in the way.


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Feigning Sleep Technique

Feigning Sleep TechniqueName: Tanuki Neiri no Jutsu, 強制偽睡眠の術, literally "Feigning Sleep Technique" (a.k.a. "Tanuki Sleep Technique")
Type: No rank, Supplementary
Users: Gaara
Gaara forces a fake sleep upon himself so that he may release Shukaku's spirit from within him.


Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique

Sasuke using Dragon Fire TechniqueName: Katon: Ryūka no Jutsu, 火遁・龍火の術, literally "Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique" English TV "Fire Style: Dragon Flame Jutsu"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Mid-range (5-10m)
Users: Sasuke Uchiha, Anko Mitarashi
The user breathes fire along a length of cord, guide wire, or other long thin object. While the technique is shown in the anime to be even larger and more devastating than Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, in the manga it is shown to be nothing more than a small burst of flame running along a line of wire.


Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique

Sasuke using Great Fireball TechniqueName: Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu, 火遁・豪火球の術, literally "Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique"; English TV "Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Close range (0-5m)
Users: Uchiha clan members, Yamashiro Aoba, Oki, Jiraiya
Utilizing a high amount of chakra, a large ball of flame is exhaled from the user's mouth. When an Uchiha clan member masters this technique, the person is fully recognized as an adult.


Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Missile
Name: Katon: Karyū Endan, 火遁・火龍炎弾, literally "Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Missile"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: Third Hokage
The user shoots an enormous ball of flame in the shape of a dragon from their mouth.


Fire Release: Phoenix Immortal Fire Technique
Name: Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu, 火遁・鳳仙火の術, literally "Fire Release - Phoenix Immortal Fire Technique", English TV "Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu", Viz "Fire Style - Art of the Phoenix Flower, the Touch-me-not"
Type: C-rank, Offensive, Close range (0-5m)
Users: Sasuke Uchiha, Ōki
Multiple balls of fire are sent at the target. It is also possible to hide shurikens within the fireballs, creating an unexpected secondary surprise attack.


Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet

Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame BulletName: Katon: Gamayu Endan, 火遁・蝦蟇油炎弾, literally "Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet"
Type: A-rank, Offensive, All ranges
Users: Jiraiya or Naruto Uzumaki with Gamabunta,
Gamabunta spits out a large amount of oil, which is then ignited by the user. Jiraiya uses Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique to ignite the oil while Naruto uses an exploding tag since he doesn't know any fire techniques.


Flapping One Thousand Birds

Sasuke unleasing his Habataku Chidori.Name: Habataku Chidori, 羽撃く千鳥, literally "Flapping One Thousand Birds"
Type: Unknown, probably: S-rank, Offensive, Short Range (0-5)
Users: Sasuke Uchiha
Using the power gained through the level 2 form of his Cursed Seal of Heaven, the Chidori that Sasuke Uchiha was taught to use as a "blade" to protect his comrades, is warped into a dark version of itself that is used to sever his ties with them. Instead of the usual chirping of birds that the Chidori is known for, this technique lets out a frightening "roar". Its power far surpasses that of the normal Chidori.


Flying Thunder God Technique
Name: Hiraishin no Jutsu, 飛雷神の術, literally "Flying Thunder God Technique"
Type: S-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Fourth Hokage
The jutsu of the Fourth Hokage and the reason behind his nickname "The Yellow Flash of Konoha" (木ノ葉の黄色い閃光, "Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō"), this jutsu allows the user to move over large distances with ultra-high speed. Although it is often compared with the Body Flicker Technique, the speed of this jutsu is much greater and the principle behind Hiraishin is similar to the Summoning Technique.

To activate this jutsu, the user needs a special seal or "Jutsu formula" (術式, "Jutsu-shiki") to mark the destination. After this is done, the user can almost instantaneously transport himself to that location. The Fourth applied the formula in advance to weapons such as kunai. It is also possible to leave a formula in an area touched by the user.

This is one of the few known non-Kekkei-Genkai techniques created that the Sharingan/Byakugan cannot follow. It is because of this technique that Konoha came out victorious in the Iwa-Konoha Ninja War.

The name Hiraishin is also the phonic of the Japanese word 避雷針, which means lightning rod; this may explain why the Fourth needed a seal or formula for this to work.


Four Legs Technique
Name: Shikyaku no Jutsu, 四脚の術, literally "Four Legs Technique" (a.k.a. Down on All Fours Technique) English: Ninja Art of Beast Mimicry: All-Fours Jutsu
Type: D-rank, Supplementary
Users: Kiba Inuzuka
This technique gives some increase of strength and speed to the user, as well as lengthening their nails into claws. Travel in this mode is somewhat akin to a dog's fast run. It also gives its user enhanced canine senses.


Four Pillars Prison Technique

Yamato utilizing Four Pillars PrisonName: Shichūrō no Jutsu, 四柱牢の術, literally "Four Pillars Prison Technique"
Type: Unknown, probably: Supplementary
Users: Yamato
This technique causes a large cage of wood to grow out of the ground.


Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment

Four Violet Flames Battle EncampmentName: Shishienjin, 四紫炎陣, literally "Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Mid-range (5-10m)
Users: Sound Four
This jutsu creates a box-like barrier around an area defined by the four users of it. Anything that touches with barrier will burst into purple flame. As long as the users of the jutsu remain active and unharmed, this barrier can never be broken. The Sound Four were also able to create an additional barrier around themselves.


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Great Ball Spiraling Sphere

Naruto using Great Ball Spiraling SphereName: Ōdama Rasengan, 大玉螺旋丸, literally "Great Ball Spiraling Sphere"
Type: S-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Naruto Uzumaki
This is simply a larger and more powerful version of the Spiraling Sphere, but also more unstable. Naruto needs a clone to form and control the energy. Naruto uses this jutsu to defeat Yura disguised as Itachi Uchiha by way of the Shapeshifting Technique.


Great Cutting Whirlwind Technique
Name: Daikamaitachi no Jutsu, 大カマイタチの術, literally "Great Cutting Whirlwind Technique"
Type: B-rank, Offensive, Defensive, All ranges
Users: Temari