In the anime and manga series Naruto a jutsu (術, "Technique" or "Skill" in Japanese) is a general term referring to any technique a ninja might use that not any ordinary human could naturally imitate. In some cases the line between a simple action and a Jutsu is blurred and vague, allowing for some humor (Uzumaki Naruto: "What? How did you get loose?!" Uchiha Sasuke: "Rope Untying no Jutsu. It's basic stuff.")

Jutsu are usually the product of channeling chakra to a certain part or parts of the body (through the inner coil system, which is to chakra as blood vessels are to blood) and then manipulating it to create an effect which wouldn't be possible otherwise. If the inner coil system malfunctions or is blocked in any way, it is impossible to perform any jutsu at all.

The English version of the Naruto manga has English names for the attacks, which are often stated with the attacks' Japanese names in translations starting in 2005. The North American Naruto fanbase prefers to use the Japanese as of April 2005.

Naruto Jutsu

Generally speaking, Jutsu are divided into three categories: Taijutsu (Body Techniques), Genjutsu (Mind Techniques) and Ninjutsu (Techniques that rely on sources beyond those). There is technically another category called Kinjutsu (Forbidden techniques), but it refers not to the type of the jutsu but to the fact that it is forbidden to learn or perform it.

Genjutsu (幻術)

Genjutsu (literally translates to "Illusion Techniques") are techniques that rely on chakra-enhanced deception or manipulation of another person's mind. The most commonly seen Genjutsu is simple creation of phantasms- causing the targeted person to hear, see, smell, taste and feel things that are not actually there in order to manipulate them; other applications of Genjutsu are rare.

Bringer of Darkness Technique (Kokuangyo no Jutsu)

Name: Kokuangyou no Jutsu, 黒暗行の術, literally "Bringer of Darkness Technique"

Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Shodai Hokage

Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain (Mateki: Mugenonsa)

Name: Mateki: Mugen'onsa, 魔笛・夢幻音鎖, literally "Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary, All ranges

Users: Tayuya

Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique (Magen: Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu)

Name: Magen: Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu, 魔幻・此処非の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique"

Type: C-rank, Supplementary, All ranges

Users: Hagane Kotetsu

Koko ni no Jutsu is a simple Genjutsu technique which changes the appearance of a nearby object.

Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique (Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu)

Name: Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu, 魔幻・奈烙見の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique"

Type: D-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Hatake Kakashi

Narakumi no Jutsu is a Genjutsu technique that causes its target to see a horrifying vision. The ninja will use the serpent hand seal to cause a circle of leaves to spin and envelop the target and then fall away. Once cast the world will appear normal to the target until they see the illusion.

Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change (Magen: Kyoten Chiten)

Name: Magen: Kyōten Chiten, 魔幻・鏡天地転 literally "Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Itachi

Utilising the copy and counter abilities of the Sharingan, the Uchiha clan member can reverse the genjutsu cast on them and use it against the original user.

Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death (Magen: Jubaku Satsu)

Name: Magen: Jubaku Satsu, 魔幻・樹縛殺, literally "Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Yūhi Kurenai

With this jutsu Kurenai can make herself dissappear so she can approach her target unnoticed. Once near her target, a tree will grow at their feet and its branches will bind him so they are unable to move. Once the target believes they are captured, Kurenai will appear from the tree and stab the target with a kunai.

Genjutsu Cancel (Genjutsu Kai)

Name: Genjutsu Kai, 幻術解, literally "Illusion Technique Cancel" (a.k.a. "Genjutsu Cancel" or "Cancel")

This jutsu utilises chakra and the user's willpower to overcome other Genjutsu. It seems that usually only Jōnin-level ninjas and up are able to use it effectively. However, very intelligent genins such as Sakura, Shino, and Shikamaru are also able to use this technique.

Mist Servant Technique (Kasumi Jusha no Jutsu)

Name: Kasumi Jūsha no Jutsu, 霞従者の術, literally "Mist Servant Technique"

Type: D-rank, Supplementary

Users: Mubi

The user creates a large variety of clones that phase in and out of the ground as if they were made of blackish liquid (oil?). The user can then hide the projectiles they throw within the illusionary ones that clones throw.

Sly Mind Affect Technique (Kori Shinchu no Jutsu)

Name: Kori Shinchū no Jutsu, 狐狸心中の術, literally "Sly Mind Affect Technique"

Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Mid- to long range (5+m)

Users: Amegakure Shinobi

Kori Shinchū no Jutsu is a technique which causes the target to travel around in circles. If the ninja is unable to detect the illusion very quickly, they can become exhausted mentally and physically because they are unable to reach their desired target by traveling along the same path over and over.

Temple of Nirvana Technique (Nehan Shoja no Jutsu)

Name: Nehan Shōja no Jutsu, 涅槃精舎の術, literally "Temple of Nirvana Technique"

Type: A-rank, Supplementary, All ranges

Users: Yakushi Kabuto

Nehan Shōja no Jutsu is a Genjutsu technique that allows the caster to place a large body of people into a unconscious state. The target can avoid the spell by forming and using the dispel skill.

Tsukuyomi

Name: Tsukuyomi, 月読, literally "Moon Reader"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Itachi

Named after the Shinto god of the moon, this genjutsu technique is one of the most powerful Uchiha jutsu coming from the Mangekyō Sharingan. When used, the Mangekyō user can control all aspects in a virtual reality world, able to dig deep into one's mind and exploit his mental weaknesses. Victims to Tsukuyomi are in extreme pain in a world where time is lost.

Taijutsu (体術)

Taijutsu ("Body techniques", or more figuratively hand-to-hand combat) refers to any techniques involving the martial arts or the optimisation of natural human abilities in general. In some cases chakra is involved to enhance the techniques, but generally speaking a Taijutsu user can fare well without much chakra available compared to a Genjutsu or Ninjutsu user.

Achiever of Nirvana Fist (Rakanken)

Name: Rakanken, 羅漢拳, literally "Achiever of Nirvana Fist"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Jirōbō

Bullet Butterfly Bombing (Chodan Bakugeki)

Name: Chōdan Bakugeki, 蝶弾爆撃, literally "Butterfly Bullet Bombing"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Akimichi Chōji

Clone Body Blow (Bunshin Taiatari)

Name: Bunshin Taiatari, 分身体当たり, literally "Clone Body Blow"

Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Uzumaki Naruto

Dance of the Camellia (Tsubaki no Mai)

Name: Tsubaki no Mai, 椿の舞, literally "Dance of the Camellia"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Kimimaro

Performed when a member of the Kaguya clan pulls out their bone in their arm and uses it as a sword. The quick movements of the blade and slicing technique make this a formidable dance. This is powerful and useful since the bones in the clan are compressed to maximum density so the sword is strong as steel. It can make short-work of an army of people and it's very strong for such a small blade.

Dance of the Clematis: Flower (Tessenka no Mai: Hana)

Name: Tessenka no Mai: Hana, 鉄線花の舞・花, literally "Dance of the Clematis: Flower"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Kimimaro

A follow-up to the Tessenka no Mai: Tsuru, Kimimaro's entire forearm is encased in a giant spearhead made of bone to attack the trapped victim.

Dance of the Clematis: Vine (Tessenka no Mai: Tsuru)

Name: Tessenka no Mai: Tsuru, 鉄線花の舞・蔓, literally "Dance of the Clematis: Vine"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Kimimaro

Kimimaro pulls out his own spine to use as a weapon. For this attack, the length of bone becomes a spiked whip-chain weapon, which wraps around the target and holds them in place.

Dance of the Larch (Karamatsu no Mai)

Name: Karamatsu no Mai, 唐松の舞, literally "Dance of the Larch" (a.k.a. "Dance of the Pines")

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Defensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Kimimaro

When used, razor-sharp bones quickly grow out all over the user's body. Not only does this surprise opponents and make it difficult for them to fight in melee range, but the user's body becomes a deadly weapon.

Dance of the Willow (Yanagi no Mai)

Name: Yanagi no Mai, 柳の舞, literally "Dance of the Willow"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Kimimaro

To perform this dance the Kaguya clan member has long bones come out from the palms of his hands to be used as stabbing swords. The blades are fairly long and are very strong. The clan can use both of these bone hand blades to stab, slice or impale their opponent. With quick movements and jabs this is a formidable dance.

Double Piercing Fang (Gatsuga)

Name: Gatsūga, 牙通牙, literally "Double Piercing Fang"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Inuzuka Kiba, Akamaru

Double Wolf Fang (Garoga)

Name: Garōga, 牙狼牙, literally "Double Wolf Fang"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Mid- to long range (5+m)

Users: Inuzuka Kiba

Drunken Fist (Suiken)

Name: Suiken, 酔拳, literally "Drunken Fist"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Rock Lee

Dynamic Entry (Dainamikku-Entorii)

Name: Dainamikku-Entorii, ダイナミック・エントリー, literally "Dynamic Entry"

Type: D-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Maito Gai

Dynamic Marking (Dainamikku makingu)

Name: Dainamikku Mākingu, ダイナミックマーキング, literally "Dynamic Marking"

Type: No rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Akamaru

Marks opponents, objects, etc. by scent, by urinating on the target.

Eight Trigram Palms Heavenly Spin (Hakkesho Kaiten)

Name: Hakkeshō Kaiten, 八卦掌回天, literally "Eight Trigram Palms Heavenly Spin"

Type: Kekkai Genkai, No rank, Defensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Hyūga Neji, Hyūga Hiashi

A very advanced Taijutsu technique passed down in the Hyūga main house, it uses a solid amount of chakra expelled from the whole body- as opposed to imprecise bursts from only specific parts of the body, which is the most even your typical Jōnin can manage- to stop any attack in its tracks, then push it back with equal force, making it both a very efficient defense and offense. Despite it being a secret Jutsu passed only in the Hyūga main house, Hyūga Neji of the branch house has mastered it by himself, which is a testimony to his genius.

Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms (Hakke Rokujuyon Sho)

Name: Hakke Rokujūyon Shō, 八卦六十四掌 , literally "Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms"

Type: Kekkai Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Hyūga Neji

Currently acknowledged as the pinnacle of the Gentle Fist Style, the user must be able to see the Chakra holes of the opponent and execute it with incredible dexterity and precision in order for it to be effective. In a series of two strikes, followed by two more, followed by four, followed by eight, followed by sixteen, followed by thirty-two, followed by a dazzling sixty-four consecutive pinpoint-precision strikes, this jutsu closes the chakra holes of the opponent completely, making it very problematic to stay standing up and impossible to execute jutsu (unless an alternate chakra source is available, which is exceedingly rare). This jutsu is passed down in the Hyūga main house, but it is theoretically possible to figure it out on one's own if they have the huge amount of talent required to do so (Hyūga Neji being the only known example). It was later shown that Neji had developed a enhancement, Hakke Hyaku Nijū Ha shō(the one hundred and twenty eight point palms), which essentially means a doubled attack speed and doubled capability.

Finger Bullet Drill (Teshi Sendan)

Name: Teshi Sendan, 十指穿弾, literally "Finger Bullet Drill"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Kimimaro

This is a bloodline limit allowing members of the Kaguya clan to shoot bullets made of bone out of the tips of their fingers at great speeds.

Flying Swallow (Hien)

Name: Hien, 飛燕, literally "Flying Swallow"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Sarutobi Asuma

Initial Lotus (Omote Renge)

Name: Omote Renge, 表蓮華, literally "Front Lotus" (a.k.a. "Primary Lotus" or "Initial Lotus")

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Rock Lee

This technique puts a lot of strain on the user's muscle fibers, and is basically a suicidal attack. Normally, humans use the power of their muscles at only about 20 percent of its full power; the brain regulates muscle usage to ensure this, since any higher and the muscles will be damaged or destroyed. The initial lotus requires the opening of one of the inner celestial gates- the Initial Gate, which releases the brain's regulation on muscle usage. The result is a much more powerful brand of Taijutsu than normal, but at the cost of damage to the user.

Gentle Fist (Juken)

Name: Jūken, 柔拳, literally "Gentle Fist"

Users: Hyūga Neji, Hyūga Hinata

The inner coil system that transfers chakra around the body is very close and is essentially a part of all of the human body, including crucial organs. Members of the Hyūga clan train in a special fighting style that requires the Evil Eye (Byakugan) and excellent chakra control; through the Byakugan they are able to see the opponent's inner coil system which they forcefully channel their own chakra into, causing severe damage to organs nearby. The technique earned its name because even a seemingly gentle, unimpressive hit can prove lethal.

Human Juggernaut (Nikudan Sensha)

Name: Nikudan Sensha, 肉弾戦車, literally "Human Bullet Tank" Viz "Human Juggernaut" (a.k.a. Meat Tank)

Type: Akimichi Chōji

Users: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Human Juggernaut is a jutsu passed down in the Akimichi clan. The Art of Expansion (Baika no Jutsu) is typically performed beforehand. This jutsu sends the user into a powerful roll, turning them into a ball of destruction—but uses a high amount of food energy.

Leaf Gale (Konoha Reppu)

Name: Konoha Reppū, 木ノ葉烈風, literally "Leaf Gale" (a.k.a. "Konoha Gale", "Konoha Strong Wind")

Type: D-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Rock Lee

Using his quickness and agility, Lee moves low to the ground and spinning kick to sweep his opponent off their feet.

Leaf Great Whirlwind (Konoha Daisenpu)

Name: Konoha Daisenpū, 木ノ葉大旋風, literally "Leaf Great Whirlwind"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Rock Lee

Leaf Strong Whirlwind (Konoha Gorikki Senpu)

Name: Konoha Gōrikii Senpū, 木ノ葉剛力旋風, literally "Leaf Strong Whirlwind"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Maito Gai

Konoha Hurricane (Konoha Senpu)

Name: Konoha Senpū, 木ノ葉旋風, literally "Leaf Whirlwind" (a.k.a. Viz Konoha Hurricane, "Konoha Whirlwind")

Type: D-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Rock Lee

This Jutsu is mainly a set-up one, and consists of kicking the opponent high into the air, thus leaving them vulnerable to a subsequent more powerful attack (usually Kagebuyō, Shadow of the Dancing Leaf).

Lion Combo (Shishi Rendan)

Name: Shishi Rendan, 獅子連弾, literally "Lion Combo"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Close range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Sasuke

The result of Uchiha Sasuke copying Rock Lee's similar combo. While not able to emulate Rock Lee's agility or power, the Sharingan let him figure how to push himself to achieve the closest thing possible, and this was the result. It isn't as fast or effective as Rock Lee's version and imposes fatigue upon Sasuke, but is still very powerful.

Multiple Connecting Kicks (Tarenkyaku)

Name: Tarenkyaku, 多連脚, literally "Multiple Connecting Kicks"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Sakon, Ukon

Multiple Connecting Punches (Tarenken)

Name: Tarenken, 多連拳 , literally "Multiple Connecting Punches"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Sakon, Ukon

One Thousand Years of Death (Sennen Goroshi)

Name: Sennen Goroshi, 千年殺し, literally "One Thousand Years of Death" (a.k.a. "Sennen Gurushi, 千年苦し, Thousand Years of Pain" or "木ノ葉聡れ秘伝・体術の奥義・千年殺し, Hidden Leaf Ancient Taijutsu Supreme Technique: A Thousand Years of Death")

Type: E-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Hatake Kakashi, Uzumaki Naruto

A very simple Taijutsu technique with a very over-dramatised name. Forcefully plunges the user's fingers into the vicinity of the victim's rectal regions. Sakura dubbed it the "Super Powerful Ass-Poke". However, Naruto figured out the true meaning of the taijutsu: it was mainly used with a pointed object (usually a kunai), in order to attack the blindspot of the enemy. When combined with explosive seals, it can even damage Gaara in his semi transformed mode.

The Naruto manga lists the technique as 千年殺し (Sennen Goroshi), as does the manual for Naruto: Gekitou Ninjataisen 2 (and ostensibly the first, as well), a Gamecube title which saw release only in Japan. This wording means "The Kill of a Thousand Years" instead of "1,000 Years of Pain". It could be construed that the original fansubbers, when translating the fourth episode of Naruto (the first appearance of the jutsu) heard the name as "Sennen Gurushi, 千年苦し", which does mean something along the lines of "1,000 Years of Pain". Both names are provided for reference.

Painful Sky Leg (Tsutenkyaku)

Name: Tsūtenkyaku, 痛天脚, literally "Painful Sky Leg"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Tsunade

Piercing Fang (Piercing Fang)

Name: Gatsūga, 牙通牙, literally "Piercing Fang"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Inuzuka Kiba, Akamaru

The user, usually with at least one partner (which makes this technique much more effective), spins at a ferocious speed and delivers many powerful beastlike attacks when contact is made with the target.

Reverse Lotus (Ura Renge)

Name: Ura Renge, 裏蓮華, literally "Reverse Lotus"

Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Rock Lee

This advanced, more destructive version of the Lotus requires the opening of at least the third Gate (Life Gate), with a correspondingly higher cost to the user.

Shadow of the Dancing Leaf (Kage Buyo)

Name: Kage Buyō, 影舞葉, Literally "Shadow of the Dancing Leaf", Viz "Shadow of the Dancing Leaf" (a.k.a. "Shadow Leaf Dance")

Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Rock Lee, Uchiha Sasuke

A technique used to attach the user to their opponent's shadow. Once done, the victim is in a vulnerable position to a more damaging attack such as Front Lotus or Lion Combo.

Spiked Human Bullet Tank (Nikudan Hari Sensha)

Name: Nikudan Hari Sensha, 肉弾針戦車, literally "Spiked Human Bullet Tank" (a.k.a. "Spiked Meat Tank")

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Akimichi Chōji

Basically the same as the Human Bullet Tank, but before beginning the roll, Chōji wraps himself in kunai tied to strings.

Toad Sword Beheading (Gama Dosuzan)

Name: Gama Dosuzan, 蝦蟇ドス斬, literally "Toad Sword Beheading"

Type: No rank, Offensive, Mid- to long range (5+m)

Users: Gamabunta

Ninjutsu (忍術)

Ninjutsu is hard to define; it is basically any technique that does not fall under either Taijutsu or Genjutsu, which means that it uses sources outside those naturally available to the body or the mind to accomplish its task. Ninjutsu relies on chakra and hand seals (Sequential positions the hands are put into in order to channel chakra effectively).

Adamantine Prison Wall (Kongo Roheki)

Name: Kongō Rōheki, 金剛牢壁, literally "Adamantine Prison Wall"

Type: No rank, Defensive, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Enkōō Enma

Amaterasu

Name: Amaterasu, 天照, literally "Shining Heaven"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Itachi

Named after the Shinto sun goddess, this legendary jutsu is unknown outside of the, fire manipulating, Uchiha clan. The jet-black flames are said to be as hot as the Sun, and the first time touching them will be your last. It is said that this jutsu is named after the Shinto goddess of the Sun because it continues to burn for seven days and seven nights. Since the Mangekyō Sharingan is necessary to activate this jutsu, not many have learned it and therefore details of this jutsu are yet unrevealed.

Itachi uses Amaterasu to break through Jiraiya's Gamaguchi Shibari.

Armour of Sticky Gold (Nenkin no Yoroi)

Name: Nenkin no Yoroi, 粘金の鎧, literally "Armour of Sticky Gold"

Type: Secret, No rank, Defensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Kidōmaru

Barrier Encampment Method (Kekkai Hojin)

Name: Kekkai Hōjin, 結界法陣, literally "Barrier Encampment Method"

Type: B-rank, Offensive

Users: Sound Four

Beast Human Clone (Jujin Bunshin)

Name: Jūjin Bunshin, 獣人分身, literally "Beast Human Clone"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary

Users: Inuzuka Kiba, Akamaru

In coordination with an animal, the user creates a perfect likeness of that creature, and vice-versa with the beast assuming the form of the person. This makes it impossible to tell the two apart until the jutsu is broken, usually by damaging one of the participants which then reverts to their original form.

Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot (Kurohigi Kiki Ippatsu)

Name: Kurohigi Kiki Ippatsu, 黒秘技機々一発 , literally "Black Secret Technique Machine One Shot"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short range

Users: Kankurō

First the opponent must be trapped in the torso of Kuroari, then Karasu separates into about 8 components, each with a sharp blade. Kankurou then guides the separate pieces into slits in Kuroari's torso, impaling the victim inside.

Blade of Wind (Kaze no Yaiba)

Name: Kaze no Yaiba, 風の刃, literally "Blade of Wind"

Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range

Users: Baki

This Jutsu creates a blade out of wind which, being wind, makes it impossible to block. However, unlike the Kamaitachi no Jutsu, this Jutsu requires no tool.

Body Flicker Technique (Shunshin no Jutsu)

Name: Shunshin no Jutsu, 瞬身の術, literally "Body Flicker Technique"

Type: D-rank, Supplementary

Users: Gaara, Hatake Kakashi, etc.

Bug Clone Technique (Mushi Bunshin no Jutsu)

Name: Mushi Bunshin no Jutsu, 蟲分身の術, literally "Bug Clone Technique"

Type: Secret, No rank, Supplementary

Users: Aburame Shino

Butterfly Multi Size Technique (Chobaika no Jutsu)

Name: Chōbaika no Jutsu, 蝶倍化の術, literally "Butterfly Multi Size Technique"

Type: Secret, No rank, Supplementary

Users: Akimichi Chōji

Change of Body Technique (Kawarimi no Jutsu)

Name: Kawarimi no Jutsu, 変わり身の術, literally "Change of Body Technique" (a.k.a. "Change of Stance Technique" or "Body Replacement Technique")

Type: E-rank, Supplementary

Users: Hatake Kakashi, Uzumaki Naruto, etc.

The user quickly replaces themselves with another object, such as a plant or an animal (usually a section of log). This usually confuses the attacker and leaves them open to a counter-attack. A fairly common Jutsu, it is one of the basic Jutsu a Ninja must learn before graduating to the Genin level. It is not limited strictly to the Naruto series, and is sometimes called Utsusemi no Jutsu (空蝉の術).

Chidori

Name: Chidori, 千鳥, literally "One Thousand Birds" (see also "Raikiri")

Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Sasuke, Hatake Kakashi

A very powerful technique, it needs a huge amount of Chakra, so much that it is visible around the user's hand. Once the hand has been charged with a sufficient amount of chakra, it can be plunged into the enemy quickly and powerfully, creating a single, devastating thrust which is usually aimed at the heart, where it would do the most damage. Its name comes from the noise the technique makes, which sounds like the song of a thousand birds. Chidori is an original technique of Hatake Kakashi, one of only two known users, the other being Uchiha Sasuke.

Cloak of Invisibility Technique (Kakuremino no Jutsu)

Name: Kakuremino no Jutsu, 隠れ蓑の術, literally "Cloak of Invisibility Technique"

Type: E-rank, Supplementary

Users: Konohamaru

With this jutsu one uses a cloak or piece of cloth to make oneself blend in with the background, rendering oneself invisible.

Clone Great Explosion (Bunshin Daibakuha)

Name: Bunshin Daibakuha, 分身大爆破, literally "Clone Great Explosion"

Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Itachi

Art of the Doppelganger (Bunshin no Jutsu)

Name: Bunshin no Jutsu, 分身の術, literally "Clone Technique", Viz Art of the Doppelganger

Type: E-rank, Supplementary

Users: Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura, etc.

This is a basic technique known to all genin. It is one of the techniques students are asked to perform in order to graduate from the ninja academy.

Combination Transformation (Konbi Henge)

Name: Konbi Henge, コンビ変化, literally "Combination Henge"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary

Users: Uzumaki Naruto, Gamabunta

Creation Rebirth (Sozo Saisei)

Name: Sōzō Saisei, 創造再生, literally "Creation Rebirth"

Type: S-rank, Supplementary

Users: Tsunade

Cutting Whirlwind Technique (Kamaitachi no Jutsu)

Name: Kamaitachi no Jutsuカマイタチの術, literally "Cutting Whirlwind Technique"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Temari

A Jutsu that, using a giant fan, causes huge gusts of wind capable of cutting the target apart. The wind is powerful enough to repel thrown weapons and reflect sound waves back at their source.

Dance of the Crescent Moon (Mikadzuki no Mai)

Name: Mikadzuki no Mai, 三日月の舞, literally "Dance of the Crescent Moon"

Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Gekkō Hayate

Creates three shadow clones of the user, which along with the user attacks in a complicated sword-dancing pattern which confuses the opponent.

Dance of the Seedling Fern (Sawarabi no Mai)

Name: Sawarabi no Mai, 早蕨の舞, literally "Dance of the Seedling Fern"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, All ranges

Users: Kimimaro

Kimimaro's final dance: a literal forest of bone shards grows out of the ground. Needless to say, anyone in the area should find some means of escape quickly, really quickly.

Dead Soul Technique (Shikon no Jutsu)

Name: Shikon no Jutsu, 死魂の術, literally "Dead Soul Technique"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Yakushi Kabuto

With this Jutsu the user can make the dead seem lifelike, allowing dead bodies to move around as a diversion or decoy. This skill causes the dead bodies' hearts to beat, allowing the user to control them for a few minutes.

Decapitating Air Wave (Zankuha)

Name: Zankūha, 斬空波, literally "Decapitating Air 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. The blasts are powerful enough to destroy rock.

Demon Flute: Illusionary Warriors Manipulating Melody (Mateki: Genbuso Kyoku)

Name: Mateki: Genbusō Kyoku, 魔笛・幻武操曲, literally "Demon Flute: Illusionary Warriors Manipulating Melody"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary

Users: Tayuya

The Coffin of Crushing Sand (Sabaku Kyu)

Name: Sabaku Kyū, 砂漠柩, literally "Desert Coffin" Viz "The Coffin of Crushing Sand"

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 for rendering an opponent immobile, but can kill the opponent by suffocation or by being followed with the Imploding Sand Funeral (Sabaku Sōsō) technique.

Imploding Sand Funeral (Sabaku Soso)

Name: Sabaku Sōsō, 砂漠送葬, literally "Desert Funeral" (a.k.a. "Desert Graveyard"), Viz Imploding Sand Funeral

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 The Coffin of Crushing Sand (Sabaku Kyū) will implode and crush whatever is within. When used to kill a person, the death is so quick there isn't even time to feel pain.

Desert Imperial Funeral (Sabaku Taiso)

Name: Sabaku Taisō, 砂漠大葬, literally "Desert Imperial Funeral"

Type: No rank, Offensive, All ranges

Users: Gaara

Following the Ryūsa Bakuryū, it compacts the sand thus crushing the enemies in a huge amount of sand.

Desert Prison (Sabakuro)

Name: Sabaku rō, 砂漠牢, literally "Desert Prison"

Type: Unknown, probably: No rank, Supplementary, All ranges

Users: Gaara

Desert Suspension (Sabaku Fuyu)

Name: Sabaku Fuyū, 砂漠浮遊, literally "Desert Suspension"

Type: No rank, Supplementary

Users: Gaara

Destruction Bug Host Technique (Kikaichu no Jutsu)

Name: Kikaichū no Jutsu, 寄壊蟲の術, literally "Destruction Bug Host Technique"

Type: No rank, Secret, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, All ranges

Users: Aburame Shino

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.

Double Demon Attack (Soma no Ko)

Name: Sōma no Kō, 双魔の攻, literally "Double Demon Attack"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Sakon, Ukon

Earth Style Barrier: Dungeon Chamber of Nothingness (Doton Kekkai: Dorodoumu)

Name: Doton Kekkai: Dorōdoumu, 土遁結界・土牢堂無, literally "Earth Style Barrier: Dungeon Chamber of Nothingness"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Jirōbō

Earth Style: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique (Doton: Shinju Zanshu no Jutsu)

Name: Doton: Shinjū Zanshu no Jutsu, 土遁・心中斬首の術, literally "Earth Style: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique"

Type: D-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Hatake Kakashi

Earth Style: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling (Doton: Doryu Dango)

Name: Doton: Doryū Dango, 土遁・土陵団子, literally "Earth Style: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Jirōbō

Earth Style: Earth Shore Return (Doton: Doroku Gaeshi)

Name: Doton: Doroku Gaeshi, 土遁・土陸返し, literally "Earth Style: Earth Shore Return"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Jirōbō

Earth Style: Earth Style Wall (Doton: Doryuheki)

Name: Doton: Doryūheki, 土遁・土流壁, literally "Earth Style: Earth Style Wall"

Type: B-rank, Defensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Sandaime Hokage

Earth Style: Rock Lodging Destruction (Doton: Iwayado Kuzushi)

Name: Doton: Iwayado Kuzushi, 土遁・岩宿崩し, literally "Earth Style: Rock Lodging Destruction"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges

Users: Kakkō

Earth Style: Split Earth Turn Around Palm (Doton: Retsudotensho)

Name: Doton: Retsudotenshō, 土遁・裂土転掌, literally "Earth Style: Split Earth Turn Around Palm"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, All ranges

Users: Iwagakure Ninja

Earth Style: Swamp of the Underworld (Doton: Yomi Numa)

Name: Doton: Yomi Numa, 土遁・黄泉沼, literally "Earth Style: Swamp of the Underworld"

Type: A-rank, Offensive, All ranges

Users: Jiraiya

Turns a large area of land into swampland, making it hard for anyone or anything in that area to move around.

Earth Style: Underground Projection Fish (Doton: Dochu Eigyo no Jutsu)

Name: Doton: Dochū Eigyo no Jutsu, 土遁・土中映魚の術, literally "Earth Style: Underground Projection Fish"

Type: C-rank, Supplementary

Users: Kagari, Oboro, etc.

Exploding Clay (Kibaku Nendo)

Name: Kibaku Nendo, 起爆粘土, literally "Exploding Clay"

Type: Unknown, probably: Secret or Kekkei genkai, No rank, Offensive, All ranges

Users: Deidara

Extreme Decapitating Air Waves (Zankukyokuha)

Name: Zankūkyokuha, 斬空極波, literally "Extreme Decapitating Air Waves"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range

Users: Zaku Abumi

A Jutsu which allows the user to freely control sound waves and air pressure with a device implanted into one or both of their arms. The blasts are powerful enough to destroy rock. This version uses a lot more chakra than the regular Decapitating Air Wave and is more powerful.

Extreme Hard Ultimate Defense: Shield of Shukaku (Saiko Zettai Hogyo: Shukaku no Tate)

Name: Saikō Zettai Hōgyo: Shukaku no Tate, 最硬絶対防御・守鶴の盾, literally "Extreme Hard Ultimate Defense: Shield of Shukaku"

Type: No rank, Short range, Defensive

Users: Gaara

A highly powerful defense technique in which Gaara summons a small sand sculpture of Shukaku which blocks any type of attack. Though this technique requires a lot of chakra it does make a very strong defense technique.

Feigning Sleep Technique (Tanuki Neiri no Jutsu )

Name: Tanuki Neiri no Jutsu, 狸寝入りの術, literally "Feigning Sleep Technique" (a.k.a. "Tanuki Sleep Technique")

Type: No rank, Supplementary

Users: Gaara

Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet (Katon: Karyu Endan)

Name: Katon: Karyū Endan, 火遁・火龍炎弾, literally "Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Sandaime Hokage

Shoots an enormous ball of flame shaped like a dragon from the user's mouth.

Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique (Katon: Gokakyuu no Jutsu)

Name: Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu, 火遁・豪火球の術, literally "Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Close range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Sasuke

Utilising a high amount of chakra, the user creates a large ball of flame.

Fire Style – Art of the Phoenix Flower, the Touch-me-not (Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu)

Name: Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu, 火遁・鳳仙火の術, literally "Fire Style: Mythical Fire Phoenix Technique" Viz "Fire Style – Art of the Phoenix Flower, the Touch-me-not"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Close range (0–5m)

Users: Uchiha Sasuke

Sends multiple balls of flame at the target. It is also possible to hide shurikens within the fireballs, creating an unexpected secondary attack.

Fire Style: Toad Oil Flame Bullet (Katon: Gamayu Endan)

Name: Katon: Gamayu Endan, 火遁・蝦蟇油炎弾, literally "Fire Style: Toad Oil Flame Bullet"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, All ranges

Users: Jiraiya, Gamabunta

Gamabunta spits out a large amount of oil, which Jiraiya then ignites by breathing fire at it.

Flying Thunder God Technique (Hiraishin no Jutsu)

Name: Hiraishin no Jutsu, 飛雷神の術, literally "Flying Thunder God Technique"

Type: S-rank, Supplementary, All ranges

Users: Yondaime Hokage

Four Legs Technique (Shikyaku no Jutsu)

Name: Shikyaku no Jutsu, 四脚の術, literally "Four Legs Technique" (a.k.a. Quadruped Technique)

Type: D-rank, Supplementary

Users: Inuzuka Kiba

Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment (Shishienjin)

Name: Shishienjin, 四紫炎陣, literally "Four Violet Flames Battle Encampment"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Mid-range (5–10m)

Users: Sound Four

Great Cutting Whirlwind Technique (Daikamaitachi no Jutsu)

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

Ninja Harem (Haaremu no Jutsu)

Name: Haaremu no Jutsu, ハーレムの術, literally "Harem Technique", Viz Ninja Harem

Type: A-rank, Supplementary

Users: Uzumaki Naruto

Haze Clone Technique(Oboro Bunshin no Jutsu)

Name: Oboro Bunshin no Jutsu, 朧分身の術, literally "Haze Clone Technique"

Type: D-rank, Supplementary

Users: Kagari, Oboro, etc.

Healing Resuscitation Regeneration (Chikatsu Saisei no Jutsu)

Name: Chikatsu Saisei no Jutsu, 治活再生の術, literally "Healing Resuscitation Regeneration"

Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Shizune, Medic Team

Hidden Shadow Snake Hand (Seneijashu)

Name: Sen'eijashu, 潜影蛇手, literally "Hidden Shadow Snake Hand"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Mitarashi Anko

Hiding Camouflage Technique (Meisai Gakure no Jutsu)

Name: Meisaigakure no Jutsu, 迷彩隠れの術, literally "Hiding Camouflage Technique"

Type: A-rank, Supplementary

Users: Taiseki

Hiding Mist Technique (Kiri Gakure no Jutsu)

Name: Kiri Gakure no Jutsu, 霧隠れの術, literally "Hiding Mist Technique"

Type: D-rank, Supplementary

Users: Momochi Zabuza

Important Body Points Disturbance (Ranshinsho)

Name: Ranshinshō, 乱身衝, literally "Important Body Points Disturbance"

Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Tsunade

Kusanagi Sword: Long Sword of the Heavens (Kusanagi no Tsurugi: Ku no Tachi)

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

Lightning Blade (Raikiri)

Name: Raikiri, 雷切, literally "Lightning Cut" (a.k.a. Viz Lightning Blade and unofficial "Lightning Edge" see also "Chidori")

Type: S-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Hatake Kakashi

Lightning Blade is a technique developed by Hatake Kakashi that allows him to cut through any foe. It is essentially the same attack as Chidori; in fact, Chidori is the "true" name of the attack, it was given the nickname "Raikiri" or "Lightning Blade" after Kakashi used the technique to cut a lightning bolt in two. However, Lightning Blade is used in respect to Kakashi and given the designation S-rank whereas Sasuke's Chidori is an A-rank since Kakashi's attack is more powerful than Sasuke's. Lightning Blade is used for assassination purposes. Activating the body to focus chakra to the hand, Kakashi's hand becomes enveloped by an electrical looking force. After concentrating all the chakra into his arm, Kakashi uses his quickness and the power of the thrust from the chakra to pierce any object with his extended forearm. Due to the high speed at which Kakashi moves, the force emits a sound like a thousand birds chirping, which is where Chidori originally got its name. Because of the great amount of chakra needed to utilize the technique, Kakashi can only use it four times in one day.

Living Corpse Reincarnation (Fushi Tensei)

Name: Fushi Tensei, 不屍転生, literally "Living Corpse Reincarnation"

Type: S-class, Supplementary

Users: Orochimaru

Man Beast Combination Henge: Double-Headed Wolf (Jinju Konbi Henge: Sotoro)

Name: Jinjū Konbi Henge: Sōtōrō, 人獣混合変化・双頭狼, literally "Man Beast Combination Henge: Double-Headed Wolf"

Type: B-rank, Supplementary

Users: Inuzuka Kiba, Akamaru

Manipulating Attack Blades (Soshuha)

Name: Sōshūha, 操襲刃, literally "Manipulating Attack Blades"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Yashamaru

Manipulating Windmill Triple Blades (Sofushasan no Tachi)

Name: Sōfūshasan no Tachi, 操風車三ノ大刀, literally "Manipulating Windmill Triple Blades"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Mid-range (5–10m)

Users: Uchiha Sasuke

Mind Body Disturbance Technique (Shinranshin no Jutsu)

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: Yamanaka Inoichi

A more advanced form of the Art of the Valentine (Shintenshin no Jutsu), this skill can be used into confusing enemies into attacking their own allies, wreaking havoc among enemy lines. By forming a 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 stop their bodies from attacking their allies. It appears that the user is able to stay in their own body with this skill, unlike its predecessor.

Art of the Valentine (Shintenshin no Jutsu)

Name: Shintenshin no Jutsu, 心転身の術, literally "Mind Body Switch Technique" Viz "Art of the Valentine"

Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Yamanaka Ino

Shintenshin allows the user to enter a target's mind, taking control of their body and senses. Normally a spying Jutsu, it can also be used in battle although with many drawbacks. The spiritual energy travels very slowly making it easy to dodge; If this happens, the user's body will be left as an empty vessel for a few minutes, leaving it wide open to attack- and even if the Jutsu does work, any damage that is caused to the target will also be inflicted upon the user's original body.

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.

The Art of Expansion (Baika no Jutsu)

Name: Baika no Jutsu, 倍化の術, literally "Multi Size Technique", Viz The Art of Expansion

Type: Secret, No rank, Supplementary

Users: Akimichi Chōji, Akimichi Chōza

Multiple Shadow Clone Technique (Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu)

Name: Tajū Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, 多重影分身の術, literally "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique"

Type: A-rank, Supplementary

Users: Uzumaki Naruto, Hatake Kakashi

Mystical Palm Technique (Shosen Jutsu)

Name: Shōsen Jutsu, 掌仙術, literally "Mystical Palm Technique"

Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Yakushi Kabuto, Tsunade

Parasite Demon Demolition (Kisei Kikai no Jutsu)

Name: Kisei Kikai no Jutsu, 寄生鬼壊の術, literally "Parasite Demon Demolition"

Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Ukon

Partial Multi Size Technique (Bubun Baika no Jutsu)

Name: Bubun Baika no Jutsu, 部分倍化の術, literally "Partial Multi Size Technique"

Type: Secret, No rank, Supplementary

Users: Akimichi Chōji

Poison Mist (Dokugiri)

Name: Dokugiri, 毒霧, literally "Poison Mist"

Type: B-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Shizune

Prepared Needle Shot (Shikomishindan)

Name: Shikomishindan, 仕込針弾, literally "Prepared Needle Shot"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Shizune

Prison Sand Burial (Gokusamaiso)

Name: Gokusamaisō, 獄砂埋葬, literally "Prison Sand Burial"

Type: No rank, Offensive, Short to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Gaara

Puppet Technique (Kugutsu no Jutsu)

Name: Kugutsu no Jutsu, 傀儡の術, literally "Puppet Technique"

Type: C-rank, Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary, Close to mid-range (0–10m)

Users: Kankurō

The user controls a doll using their chakra. Just like a marionette, Chakra extends from the user's fingers to move the puppet which can be small, life size or even bigger. This skill is often used in co-ordination with Kawarimi no Jutsu, so the user can quickly replace their body with the puppet. Another useful quality of this skill is the fact that the puppet can take the form of another person, object, or, more commonly, the form of the user.

Quicksand in the Style of a Waterfall (Ryusa Bakuryu)

Name: Ryūsa Bakuryū, 流砂瀑流, literally "Quicksand in the Style of a Waterfall"

Type: No 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.

Rain of Spiders (Amagumo)

Name: 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 upon his opponent. The spiders will spin a strand of webbing as they fall, as they circle the opponent the webbing will stick and bind onto the target.

Rasengan

Name: Rasengan, 螺旋丸, literally "Spiralling Sphere"

Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0–5m)

Users: Uzumaki Naruto, Jiraiya, Yondaime Hokage

A Ninjutsu technique incorporating the chakra control needed for both the tree climbing training and water walking training. With the type of chakra control needed for the tree climbing training, the ninja focuses a set amount of chakra into the palm of their hand.

It is a very high-level technique that took the 4th Hokage three years to perfect. It is capable of lethality and is an attack that unlike chidori, is not a cutting technique nor is it as inefficient in utilizing chakra. It is literally a hurricane of chakra and it differs and is very effective in its chakra utilization but as a drawback, takes perfect chakra control. It is a self-sustaining technique so once the chakra is molded, one doesn't need any mo