Ninjutsu
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| Ninjutsu (Secrecy and Skill Techniques) |
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Ninjutsu techniques are the secrecy and skill techniques of a ninja. Ninjutsu techniques normally require hand seals of some form.
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| Raging Thunder (Raijingu Sandaa) |
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Character Use: Temujin
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack, Defense
Special note: Movie Two Only
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Raging Thunder is a technique which uses the power of the Gelel stone to create a powerful Gelel barrier around Temujin and his sword. This barrier allows Temujin to take an attack directly and in turn use the Gelel power to overwhelm his oncoming foe and attack them back.
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| Raigeki no Yoroi - Lightning Strike Armor |
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Character Use: Kurosuki Raiga
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defense
Special Note: Anime Only
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Ninpou: Raigeki no Yoroi is a Ninjutsu used by Kurosuki Raiga. One of Raiga's many lightning based jutsu, this technique is used in conjunction with his two swords. Drawing his two swords together, Raiga spin the blades to generate a disk of lightning which will then pour down to cover his body and his swords. This electricity will envelope his body in a protective armor which will harm anyone who dares strike him directly.
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| Raikiri - Lightning Edge |
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Character Use: Hatake Kakashi
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Note: Listed by different rank than Chidori in official databook.
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Chidori (a.k.a. Raikiri) is a Ninjutsu developed by Hatake Kakashi utilizing the Lightning Element. Chidori allows him to cut through any foe. Later, Uchiha Sasuke used his Sharingan and the training of Kakashi to also learn the technique. It was given the nickname Raikiri after it was said Kakashi used the technique to cut a lightning bolt in two. Chidori is used for assassination purposes. Activating the body to focus chakra to the hand, Kakashi and Sasuke's hand become enveloped by an electrical force. This force is their chakra altered in nature to an electrical current. By altering the shape of the force, similar to an electrical discharge, they can decide the power and range of the attack.
After concentrating all the chakra into the arm, Kakashi and Sasuke use their quickness and the power of the thrust from the chakra to pierce any object with the extended forearm. Because their opponent can easily counter the attack, it requires a Sharingan user to make the technique worthwhile. The Sharingan will allow them to predict any moves their opponent decides to make and send their strike home into the target. Due to the high speed, the force emits a sound like a thousand birds chirping which gave the technique its name. Because of the great amount of chakra needed to utilize the technique, the technique can only be used so many times during the day.
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| Kuchiyose • Raikou Kenka - Summoning • Lightning Blade Creation |
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Character Use: Uchiha Sasuke
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
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Kuchiyose • Raikou Kenka is a Ninjutsu summoning technique utilized by Uchiha Sasuke. Before going into battle, Sasuke placed two summoning marks on his wrists. From these wrists he could quickly summon multiple bladed weapons, including various forms of shuriken.
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| Raikyuu - Lightning Ball |
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Character Use: Kurosuki Raiga
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Anime Only
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Raikyuu is a Ninjutsu used by Kurosuki Raiga. One of Raiga's many lightning based jutsu, this technique is used in conjunction with his two swords. Drawing his two swords together, Raiga will form a ball of electricity which he can hurl at his opponent.
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| Rairyuu no Tatsumaki - Lightning Dragon Tornado |
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Character Use: Kurosuki Raiga
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack, Defense
Special Note: Anime Only
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Ninpou: Rairyuu no Tatsumaki is a Ninjutsu used by Kurosuki Raiga. One of Raiga's many lightning based jutsu, this technique is used in conjunction with his two swords. Drawing his two swords together, Raiga will raise them into the air and draw lightning down upon his body. The current will be contained within and around Raiga's form. He will then begin to spin in place forming a whirling vortex of wind and electricity. The vortex will take on the form of a dragon and strike out against his opponent. Even if the attack doesn't directly connect with his foe, the lightning can jump from the vortex to hit a nearby target.
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| Raiton Kage Bunshin no Jutsu - Lightning Element Shadow Clone Technique |
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Character Use: Hatake Kakashi
Rank: Unknown
Range: -
Type: Supplementary
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Raiton Kage Bunshin no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu that utilizes lightning to create a Kage Bunshin clone. Because it is a Kage Bunshin, the Raiton version shares the ability to interact with the environment due to it having physical substance. This allows the clone to carry out limited attacks on its target. If the Raiton Kage Bunshin is injured, the clone will revert into its natural lightning state. Like in other Lightning Element attacks, should the target come into contact with the electricity, they will be momentarily stunned.
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| Raiton no Yoroi - Lightning Armor |
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Character Use: Yondaime Raikage
Rank: -
Range: -
Type: Defense, Supplementary
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Raiton no Yoroi in a Ninjutsu which utilizes the Lightning Element. After surrounding and infusing his body with the Lightning Element, Raikage will greatly increase his speed, power and reaction time. This Lightning chakra will also act as a defensive shield, being able to greatly decrease the strength of incoming attacks, like a Chidori. The increase in speed will also grant him reflexes on par with Yondaime Hokage. These abilities will also be used in conjunction with his already powerful Taijutsu to create even deadlier attacks.
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| Ranji Shigumi no Jutsu - Wild Lion's Mane Technique |
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Character Use: Jiraiya
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack, Supplementary
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Ranji Shigumi no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu used by the Sannin Jiraiya. After forming the needed hand seals, Jiraiya will lengthen his hair and send it outwards to subdue his foe. If he manages to trap them within his hair, he can make it harden into spikes to kill them.
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| Ranshinshou - Chaotic Mental Collision |
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Character Use: Tsunade
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
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Ranshinshou is a Ninjutsu used by the Sannin Tsunade. Changing the chakra in her hand into an electricity, Tsunade can create an electric field to disrupt her targets nervous system. Because the brain and body communicate using electrical impulses, Tsunade can use the field to disrupt her targets ability to move. What results is commands to move one body part being relayed to another, making it near impossible for them to move unless they have high skill and understanding of the body.
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| Rasen Chou Tarengan - Spiral Ultra Multi-Spheres |
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Character Use: Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
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Rasen Chou Tarengan is a Ninjutsu used by Uzumaki Naruto. After using Kage Bunshin to create a large number of clones, the Narutos will assist each other in forming Rasengans. They will then launch themselves to impact multiple Rasengan strikes against the target.
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| Rasengan - Spiral Sphere |
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Character Use: Uzumaki Naruto, Jiraiya, Yondaime Hokage, Hatake Kakashi, Sarutobi Konohamaru
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
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Rasengan was a ninjutsu technique developed over the span of three years by the Fourth Hokage. The technique was taught to his sensei Jiraiya, who then passed it on to the young ninja Naruto years later. Like Kage Bunshin, Naruto would adopt the technique as a signature move and make it all his own. The technique is unlike other jutsu in that it does not require any handseals, it just relied on the ninja's ability to mold chakra. The ninja concentrates a contained, fast, rotating sphere of chakra in the palm of their hand which can cause much destructive impact.
Thus the technique was pure shape manipulation of chakra, unlike most elemental techniques which are shape and nature manipulation. Hatake Kakashi stated the technique was unfinished for this reason, as the Fourth Hokage did not get a chance to add some form of nature manipulation to it and it was even unclear whether it is even possible for an elemental nature to be added. Naruto dedicated himself to this task though, in the hopes of fusing his Wind elemental nature with the Rasengan's shape manipulation. He eventually succeeded after long and hard training, which took advantage of Kage Bunshin's memory absorption capabilities. He was able to finish the jutsu in the span of a few weeks what would have taken a normal ninja numerous years. The new Wind Element version was thus named Fuuton: Rasengan.
Learning Rasengan:
To teach Naruto the Rasengan, Jiraiya broke the training down into three parts. With a foundation of water and tree walking, Jiraiya wanted Naruto to create a flow of chakra from his palm and rotate it. By holding a water balloon in his hand, the released chakra would cause the water inside to move. The first act is to gather and maintain chakra in ones hand; this uses skills gained in the tree climbing exercise. Next the ninja needs to release a constant amount of chakra as learned in the water walking exercise. Finally the ninja needs to push and rotate the water inside the water balloon.
Step One:
Jiraiya thus broke down the training into three steps. First Naruto had to rotate the water and break the water balloon; this step emphasizes rotation. The rotating chakra must spin in proper synch with the body. When the body and spirit energy mix to form chakra, it rotates clockwise or counter clockwise within the body of the ninja. The ninja will need to spin the chakra within the palm in the same direction it does in the body to attain maximum efficiency. Naruto had trouble popping the balloon with the first step, because he was unable to make his chakra rotate randomly with only one hand. To make up for this issue, he learned to utilize his right hand to release the chakra, and then use this hand to strike the left balloon hand multiple times to rotate the water inside. This caused the water to rotate multiple ways, creating enough instability to break the balloon.
Step Two:
The second step involves breaking a rubber ball, much like the water balloon but about 100 times more difficult to pop. This step emphasizes power. Because the ball lacks water, it is more difficult to imagine the spinning chakra inside. Naruto had the most difficulty with this step. No matter how much chakra he pumped into the ball it would not pop, causing more and more pain in his hands. He then grasped he would need to build and keep storing the chakra until he could bear the pain no more, and then begin the rotation process. Doing it in this fashion allowed him to pierce the skin and deflate the ball. This step is hard because there was little for Naruto to concentrate on. To rectify this, Jiraiya had Naruto concentrate on a mark made in the palm of the hand. Naruto had difficulty concentrating on the spot until he remembered back to the leaf forehead training his teacher Iruka taught years before. By placing a leaf to the forehead, a ninja would have to properly concentrate on it alone and mold the chakra to keep it affixed to the forehead. Naruto modified his palm mark to look like a leaf. He then focused and concentrated his chakra to this spot and the ball exploded!
Step Three:
The third step involves quickly rotating the chakra randomly in a balloon full of air. This causes the chakra to form a spherical shape akin to a small typhoon. Though even more power and rotation is used than in step two, the balloon itself will not move or pop due to the precise chakra control. Using 100% of the skills used in steps one and two, the ninja is to create an imaginary layer to contain the rotating chakra and compress the chakra within that layer. By retaining this power within the hand alone, the power will not disperse, it will become faster and more concentrated and reach its ultimate destructive power. Naruto had trouble controlling 100% of his power with just two hands and had to rely on a Kage Bunshin clone to help contain the rotating chakra within the spherical layer.
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Mastering Normal Rasengan:
Naruto would later advance his skills, giving him greater control of his chakra during the Rasengan creation process. Naruto would also go on to further make the jutsu his own, by creating a new variation of the Rasengan called Oodama Rasengan, this "Big Ball" version relies on a Kage Bunshin, but packs an even more powerful impact than the normal Rasengan.
Creating an Elemental Rasengan:
Naruto's drive to stay on equal footing with Uchiha Sasuke would cause him to take the next step in developing the Rasengan. Upon speaking with Hatake Kakashi, Naruto realized that Kage Bunshin transfer their memory back to the ninja upon dispersal. Because Naruto had access to vast quantities of chakra, he could use Tajuu Kage Bunshin fairly extensively. This would allow each Naruto to work on the jutsu, disperse and then give the rest the updated information. This allowed Naruto to use thousands of clones and greatly reduce the time needed to figure out how to successfully alter the nature of the chakra into his Wind element type. What would have taken Naruto alone possibly decades to do; he managed to do in the span of about a week. It is unclear whether any other elements could successfully be added to the Rasengan shaped chakra. With enough time and training, a ninja with enough control over an element type may be able to do so.
Wind Element Training Step One:
The Wind Element is known for its ability to cut and sever most anything, making it an excellent offensive oriented ability for close and mid-ranged battles. The first step in wind training is placing a leaf between ones palms and then cutting it in half with only ones chakra. To manipulate ones chakra it helps if the ninja imagines their chakra splitting into two and then grinding back across themselves. This allows the two chakra fields to essentially sharpen the other into a very thin and sharp cutting edge.
Wind Element Training Step Two:
The second step involves cutting running water with all the Wind chakra the ninja can manage. With this the ninja has to create and produce massive amounts of elemental chakra nearly instantaneously, just as they would in an actual jutsu. To successfully cut the water, the ninja must ensure their Wind chakra remains in the body long enough after molding it.
Wind Element Training Step Three:
The final step in Wind training is to spatially recompose your newly created elemental chakra. This allows the ninja to determine the strength and scope of their attack. The normal Rasengan itself is pure spatial recomposition of chakra. To combine the two is not easy, as the number of ninja who can do both simultaneously is limited. To do so requires a natural innate talent. It was this step which was too difficult even for the Fourth Hokage. The Fourth intended to add his own elemental chakra into the highly developed spatial recomposition of the Rasengan to create a Rank S or even higher rank of difficulty jutsu. This task proved very difficult for Naruto, extensively requiring Tenzou's Bijuu control powers. According to Naruto this task asked him to do two things which couldn't be done alone. To that end he decided to use two clones, one to help with Rasengan formation and the other to help in Wind element creation. This allowed him to finally master the technique, without the apparent need for other clones.
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| Rasen Kyuugan - Spiral Vacuum Sphere |
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Character Use: Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack
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Rasen Kyuugan is a Ninjutsu used by Uzumaki Naruto in his Kyuubi Chakra Mode state. After forming Kyuubi chakra arms to form and maintain an Oodama Rasengan, Naruto will extend the chakra arms to grab onto opponents and slam them into it.
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| Rasen Rangan - Spiral Turbulance Spheres |
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Character Use: Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
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Rasen Rangan is a Ninjutsu used by Uzumaki Naruto in his Kyuubi Chakra Mode state. After forming Kyuubi chakra arms to help him form Rasengan, Naruto will generate multiple spheres from his back. He can then use his chakra arms to extend and strike an opponent with a generated Rasengan.
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| Rasen Rengan - Dual Spiral Spheres |
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Character Use: Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: Unknown
Note: Senjutsu
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Attack
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Rasen Rengan is a Ninjutsu used by Uzumaki Naruto. Based upon the normal Rasengan, this version allows Naruto to create and wield a Rasengan in the palm of each hand after entering Sennin Mode. The dual nature of the attack thus allows double the damage to be inflicted on his target.
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| Rasen Shuriken - Spiral Shuriken |
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Character Use: Uzumaki Naruto
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
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Fuuton • Rasen Shuriken is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Wind Element. Rasen Shuriken was developed by Uzumaki Naruto out of the original Fuuton • Rasengan. This spiraling Wind attack has only been seen in a half completed state. But even in this incomplete form, it has wrought massive destruction. With the aid of clones Naruto will form Rasengan and add the Wind Element. Though called "shuriken" the attack is not thrown. The trick name along with the aid of clones who act as a feint allow Naruto to get in close and strike his opponent. The attack itself can only be maintained in his hands for a few seconds time.
Rasen Shuriken is formed by enumerable miniscule small blades which slice into every cell of his target, severing the chakra circulatory channels connecting all the vital points on the body. Once it connects the highly dangerous attack will envelop the target in a massive sphere of destruction. The attack hits the opponent in such a way that it is even beyond the abilities of the Sharingan to copy. Due to its channel severing nature, the result on the body resembles a fast acting poison more than an outright attack. Unfortunately this same damage is done to Naruto's arm. For that reason Tsunade declared it forbidden.
Mastering Rasen Shuriken:
After traveling to Mount Myouboku, Naruto underwent Senjutsu training with the toads. Senjutsu training allows ninja to absorb the natural energy around them, and then transform it into chakra for their own use. As a result of this training, Naruto was able to create a Rasen Shuriken which could maintain its form upon leaving his hand. This helps avoid the damage it normally causes to his arm when he strikes an opponent with it when held in his hand. This new variation also increased the destructive nature of the attack, completely tearing anyone caught up in the attack to shreds. This new variation can also increase in size upon coming into contact with his target.
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| Kuchiyose • Rashoumon - Summoning • Rashoumon |
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Character Use: Ukon, Sakon
Rank: B
Range: -
Type: Defense
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Kuchiyose • Rashoumon is a Ninjutsu summoning technique utilized by the Sound ninja Ukon and Sakon. Said to be the ultimate defense of Orochimaru's. The brothers can summon it by drawing blood and then slamming their palms to the ground. Only a very powerful impact can mar the gate.
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| Reizaa Saakasu - (Laser Circus) Diligent Crushing Chain Torment Element |
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Character Use: Darui
Rank: -
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
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Ranton • Reizaa Saakasu is a Ninjutsu utilzing the Storm Element. Using his ability to create Ranton, Darui will form a hand seal to send out electrical bursts of light which can bend towards his opponent and deliver an explosive charge. Ranton is apparently formed through the simultaneous usage of the Lightning and Water Elemental styles.
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| Renchuuka no Jutsu - Combined Pillar Homes Technique |
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Character Use: Yamato
Rank: -
Note: Special Bloodline Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
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Mokuton • Shichuuka no Jutsu is a unique Ninjutsu used by Yamato. Using his ability to utilize Mokuton (Wood Element) techniques, Yamato will form a hand seal and cause many large living residences to grow out of the ground, similar to Mokuton • Shichuuka no Jutsu, only on a much larger scale.
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| Rendan Suna Shigure - Sand Shower Combo |
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Character Use: Gaara
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
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Rendan Suna Shigure is a Ninjutsu utilized by the Sand ninja Gaara. The technique functions similar to Suna Shigure, except instead of raining the sand down from above, Gaara fires the sand bullets directly towards his target.
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| Renga's Ice Creation Jutsu (Unnamed) |
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Character Use: Renga
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack, Defense, Supplementary
Special Note: Anime Only
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These unnamed Ninjutsu techniques are used by Renga. Renga possesses the ability to turn the moisture particles in the air into a hard ice. This allows him to form lens, which he can string together to spy on areas far beyond him. He can also form the ice in half-sphere shields or disks, which he can stand on to "float". By forming the ice into a large lens, he can hover in the sky to focus the rays of the sun, which can focus into a powerful beam capable of melting and exploding the pinpointed area.
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| Renkuudan - Drilling Air Projectile |
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Character Use: Gaara
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
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Fuuton • Renkuudan is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Wind Element. The demon Shukaku inhales a large amount of air into his chest and then slams his fist into his chest to expel it. To strengthen the attack Shukaku will imbue chakra into the air. When expelled it forms concussive spherical projectiles capable of inflicting large damage.
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| Reppushou - Gale Wind Palm |
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Character Use: Nagato (Pain)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack, Supplementary
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Fuuton • Reppushou is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Wind Element. After forming the needed hand seals, Nagato will send a strong gust of wind towards his target. When acting in conjunction with another thrown weapon, the wind can increase its power and deadliness.
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| Retsudo Tenshou - Revolving Split Earth Palm |
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Character Use: Stone Ninja
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
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Doton • Retsudo Tenshou is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Earth Element. This technique allows the ninja to control nearby stone and rock. When the ninja forms the needed handseals and slams their palm to the ground, surrounding rock will begin to churn and twist up crushing all those trapped within it.
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| Rinpungakure no Jutsu - Hidden in Scale Powder Technique |
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Character Use: Fuu
Rank: -
Note: Secret Technique
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
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Hiden • Rinpungakure no Jutsu is a secret technique used by Shichibi Jinchuuriki Fuu. Utilizing her ties to insects through her Bijuu, Fuu will emit a sparkling mist of fine powder that will disperse into the air and then shine very brightly. Any opponents which come into the dispersal area will be blinded, allowing for easier enemy attack. The jutsu can be neutralized by wearing sunglasses or by being able to sense evil intent. Both will allow the victim to track enemy movement within the blinding area.
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| Rouga Nadare no Jutsu - Wolf Fang Avalanche Technique |
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Character Use: Rouga Nadare
Rank: -
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
Special Note: Movie One Only
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Hyouton • Rouga Nadare is a Ninjutsu utilizing the Ice Element. After forming the needed handseals, an avalanche of snow will rain down towards Rouga's opponent. As the snow slides down, it will coalesce into large snow wolves. These wolves can follow Rouga's bidding and attack his opponent. A sufficiently powerful straight thrust can disrupt the wolves and return them to snow.
Note that the manga establishes Hyouton as a bloodline limit ability unique to Haku's family. This means this technique conflicts with established canon concerning who can do Ice Element techniques.
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| Ryuuka no Jutsu - Dragon Fire Technique |
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Character Use: Jiraiya, Mitarashi Anko, Uchiha Sasuke
Rank: C
Range: Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Attack
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Katon • Ryuuka no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique utilizing the Fire Element. After binding the opponent, the ninja uses a guide wire to unleash a large torrential fire burst onto the target.
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| Ryuusa Bakuryuu - Quicksand Waterfall Current |
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Character Use: Gaara
Rank: Unknown
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Attack
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Ryuusa Bakuryuu is a Ninjutsu utilized by the Sand ninja Gaara. The technique functions similar to his Sabaku Kyuu except on a much larger scale. With the development of Gaara's powers he has gained further control over the nearby environment. By crushing rocks and pebbles in the ground with his sand, he can create more useable sand. After focusing his power, a large tidal wave size amount sand will rise from the ground to cover his target and the surrounding area. This technique serves to set up his Sabaku Taisou technique.
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