{{translation|'''Fire Release'''|火遁|Katon|engtv=Fire Style}} is one of the basic elemental [[nature transformation]]s. It is performed by moulding superheated chakra inside the stomach before releasing it via the lungs and mouth. There are also variants to this in the form of some mediums such as the use of gun powder, explosive tags and chakra flow into a weapon.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 323, page 15</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 447, page 4</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 527, page 3</ref>
{{translation|'''Fire Release'''|火遁|Katon|engtv=Fire Style}} is one of the basic elemental [[nature transformation]]s. It is performed by moulding superheated chakra inside the stomach before releasing it via the lungs and mouth. There are also variants to this in the form of some mediums such as the use of gun powder, explosive tags and chakra flow into a weapon.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 323, page 15</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 447, page 4</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 527, page 3</ref>
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Commonly affiliated with the Tiger [[hand seal]], Fire Release consists of mid to long-ranged offensive techniques that cause combustive and explosive damage. The chakra nature is common among shinobi of [[Konohagakure]] in the [[Land of Fire]] with the [[Uchiha clan]] holding a natural affinity for it.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 223, page 9</ref> [[Amaterasu]] is stated to be the highest level of fire nature transformation.<ref name="Strongest">Third Databook, page 289</ref>
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Commonly affiliated with the Tiger [[hand seal]], Fire Release consists of mid to long-ranged offensive techniques that cause combustive and explosive damage.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 5, page 8</ref> The chakra nature is common among shinobi of [[Konohagakure]] in the [[Land of Fire]], notably with the [[Sarutobi clan]] and [[Uchiha clan]], <!-- Do NOT add any other clan, natural affinity is Fugaku teaching Sasuke Fire Release without training him in beforehand --> the latter having been noted tohold a natural affinity for it.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 223, page 9</ref> [[Amaterasu]], a power only acquired through wielding the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] is stated to be the highest level of fire nature transformation.<ref>Third Databook, page 289</ref>
== Relationship with other Natures ==
== Relationship with other Natures ==
* Fire is strong against [[wind]] because the air feeds the flames but weak against [[water]] because it cools and smothers them.
* Fire is strong against [[wind]] because the air feeds the flames but weak against [[water]] because it cools and smothers them.
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* Fire Release can be used in [[Collaboration Jutsu|conjunction]] with [[Lightning Release]] to augment the latter by using the former to alter weather conditions with a sufficiently powerful technique.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 391, pages 3-5</ref>
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* Fire Release can be used in [[Collaboration Techniques|conjunction]] with [[Lightning Release]] to augment the latter by using the former to alter weather conditions with a sufficiently powerful technique.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 391, pages 3-5</ref>
* Additionally, it can be used with Wind Release to increase the strength of a fire technique and even overcome the superior element of water.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 336, page 12</ref>
* Additionally, it can be used with Wind Release to increase the strength of a fire technique and even overcome the superior element of water.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 336, page 12</ref>
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* In the anime, Fire Release was shown being used in [[Collaboration Jutsu|conjunction]] with [[Earth Release]].<ref>''Naruto'' episode 69</ref>
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* In the anime, Fire Release was shown being used in [[Collaboration Techniques|conjunction]] with [[Earth Release]].<ref>''Naruto'' episode 69</ref>
* Fire-natured chakra is a component of the following [[kekkei genkai]]: [[Lava Release]] and [[Boil Release]].
* Fire-natured chakra is a component of the following [[kekkei genkai]]: [[Lava Release]] and [[Boil Release]].
* It is also a component of the [[kekkei tōta]]: [[Dust Release]].
* It is also a component of the [[kekkei tōta]]: [[Dust Release]].
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Latest revision as of 22:42, April 24, 2013
Obito Uchiha using a Fire Release technique.
Fire Release (火遁, Katon; English TV "Fire Style") is one of the basic elemental nature transformations. It is performed by moulding superheated chakra inside the stomach before releasing it via the lungs and mouth. There are also variants to this in the form of some mediums such as the use of gun powder, explosive tags and chakra flow into a weapon.[1][2][3]
Commonly affiliated with the Tiger hand seal, Fire Release consists of mid to long-ranged offensive techniques that cause combustive and explosive damage.[4] The chakra nature is common among shinobi of Konohagakure in the Land of Fire, notably with the Sarutobi clan and Uchiha clan, the latter having been noted to hold a natural affinity for it.[5]Amaterasu, a power only acquired through wielding the Mangekyō Sharingan is stated to be the highest level of fire nature transformation.[6]
Fire is strong against wind because the air feeds the flames but weak against water because it cools and smothers them.
Fire Release can be used in conjunction with Lightning Release to augment the latter by using the former to alter weather conditions with a sufficiently powerful technique.[7]
Additionally, it can be used with Wind Release to increase the strength of a fire technique and even overcome the superior element of water.[8]
Fire Release parallels the real-life ninja art "katon-no-jutsu". One example of real-life katon-no-jutsu is Hitsuke: the practice of distracting guards by starting a fire away from the ninja's planned point of entry.
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