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|top={{Looking for|the ninjutsu created by Tobirama Senju|the kenjutsu based technique derived from the said technique|Flying Thunder God Slash|disambig=Hiraishin}}
 
|ref=<ref name="db2">Second Databook, page 266</ref>
 
|ref=<ref name="db2">Second Databook, page 266</ref>
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|image=A attacks Minato.png;Using this technique, the user can teleport in an instant…
|image=FTG kunai scattered.png;Minato scatters special marked kunai over the battlefield…
 
A attacks Minato.png;…so that at any given moment…
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Minato flies to a kunai.png;…to any marked location.
Minato flies to a kunai.png;…he can teleport to any of them instantly.
 
 
|kanji=飛雷神の術
 
|kanji=飛雷神の術
 
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== Usage ==
 
== Usage ==
 
=== Tobirama Senju ===
 
=== Tobirama Senju ===
[[File:Tobirama's FTG seal.png|thumb|Tobirama's marking for the technique.]]
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[[File:Tobirama's FTG seal.png|thumb|left|Tobirama's marking for the technique.]]
As its original user, Tobirama's skills with this technique are quite impressive. As the general basis of the technique, Tobirama also uses a unique seal to mark his targets or desired location to teleport himself to within mere moments. He was fast enough to not only deflect [[Obito Uchiha]]'s [[Ten-Tails Chakra Weapons|orb]] but to also return it to him before it could expand. He is also skilled enough to teleport not only himself, but other persons along with him over some distance.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 627, page 12</ref>
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As its creator, Tobirama's skills with this technique was considerable. Combined with his natural speed and reflexes, Tobirama was hailed as the fastest shinobi of his time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 661, page 10</ref> As the general basis of the technique, Tobirama uses a unique seal to mark his targets, tools, or desired location to teleport himself to instantly. He was fast enough to not only deflect [[Obito Uchiha]]'s [[Truth-Seeking Ball]] but to also return it to him before it could expand. He is also skilled enough to teleport not only himself, but other people along with him over some distance.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 627, page 12</ref>
   
Through his use of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tobirama has also created derived techniques from it such as the [[Flying Thunder God Slash]] — a derived technique that compliments his [[kenjutsu]] prowess by incorporating this technique's instantaneous teleportation. With that technique, he was able to land a mortal wound on [[Izuna Uchiha]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 624, page 11</ref> Another one of these derived techniques is the [[Instantaneous Swapping Flying Thunder God Technique]] which allows him to switch places at any point in time with another Flying Thunder God Technique user that he has marked. This technique's use was demonstrated with his fellow practitioner [[Minato Namikaze]] and together, they were able to land a surprise attack on the [[jinchūriki]].<ref name="swapout">''Naruto'' chapter 641, page 14-15</ref>
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Through his use of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tobirama has also created derived techniques from it such as the [[Flying Thunder God Slash]] — a technique that compliments his [[bukijutsu]] prowess by incorporating this technique's instantaneous teleportation. With that technique, he was able to land a mortal wound on [[Izuna Uchiha]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 624, page 11</ref> Another one of these derived techniques is the [[Mutually Instantaneous Revolving Technique]], which allows him to switch places at any point in time with another Flying Thunder God Technique user that he has marked. This technique's use was demonstrated with his fellow practitioner [[Minato Namikaze]] and together, they were able to land a surprise attack on the [[jinchūriki]].<ref name="swapout">''Naruto'' chapter 641, page 14-15</ref>
   
 
=== Minato Namikaze ===
 
=== Minato Namikaze ===
 
[[File:Seal For The Flying Thunder God Technique.PNG|thumb|Minato's marking for the technique.]]
 
[[File:Seal For The Flying Thunder God Technique.PNG|thumb|Minato's marking for the technique.]]
Due to his exploits with this technique, Minato Namikaze gained the moniker of {{translation|"Konoha's Yellow Flash"|木ノ葉の黄色い閃光|Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō}}.<ref name="db2"/> Minato most commonly applied the formula in advance to his [[Flying Thunder God Kunai|special kunai]], which he would scatter all over the battlefield when a fight commenced, so that they could be teleported to at any time.<ref name="ch542">''Naruto'' chapter 542, pages 13-14</ref> Using such tactics, [[Konohagakure]] even proved victorious in a battle against [[Iwagakure]] during the [[Third Shinobi World War]], despite already being vastly outnumbered. By having his subordinates toss his special kunai randomly into the enemy's lines, Minato used the technique to appear within their ranks, using his great speed to seemingly be in several places at once and wipe out entire squadrons one by one before they could even react.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 242, pages 4-5</ref>
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Due to his exploits with this technique, Minato Namikaze gained the moniker of {{translation|"Konoha's Yellow Flash"|木ノ葉の黄色い閃光|Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō}}.<ref name="db2"/> Minato most commonly applied the formula in advance to his [[Flying Thunder God Kunai|special kunai]], which he would scatter all over the battlefield when a fight commenced, so that they could be teleported to at any time.<ref name="ch542">''Naruto'' chapter 542, pages 13-14</ref> Using such tactics, [[Konohagakure]] even proved victorious in a battle against [[Iwagakure]] during the [[Third Shinobi World War]], despite already being vastly outnumbered. By having his subordinates toss his special kunai randomly into the enemy's lines, Minato used the technique to appear within their ranks, using his great speed to seemingly be in several places at once and wipe out entire squadrons one by one before they could even react.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 242, pages 4-5</ref> With his great reflexes, he could use the [[Flying Thunder God: Second Step]] to teleport at short-range, allowing him simultaneously dodge an attack and strike at the opponent's blindside.
   
This technique — combined with Minato's immense natural speed and reflexes made him the fastest ninja to ever live according to [[A]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 541, page 8</ref> The technique is fast enough to even allow Minato to escape being [[Kamui|warped]] away, despite having already been partially sucked in,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 502, page 10</ref> and dodge A's [[Lightning Straight|top-speed attack]].<ref name="ch542"/> Minato could also incorporate the formula into other seals, such as that of his [[Kushina|wife]], allowing him to come immediately to her aid at any time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 501, page 7</ref> Minato also has the ability to send people to different markings simultaneously through direct contact with either himself or his chakra.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 631, pages 8-9</ref><ref name="chpt639p13"/> Minato's shadow clone can use the technique to summon the original to its position.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 639, page 16</ref>
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This technique — combined with Minato's prodigious natural speed and reflexes made him the fastest ninja to ever live according to [[A]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 541, page 8</ref> The technique is fast enough to even allow Minato to escape being [[Kamui|warped]] away, despite having already been partially sucked in,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 502, page 10</ref> and dodge A's [[Lightning Straight|top-speed attack]].<ref name="ch542"/> Minato could also incorporate the formula into other seals, such as that of his [[Kushina|wife]], allowing him to come immediately to her aid at any time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 501, page 7</ref> Minato also has the ability to send people to different markings simultaneously through direct contact with either himself or his chakra.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 631, pages 8-9</ref><ref name="chpt639p13"/> Minato's shadow clone can use the technique to summon the original to its position.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 639, page 16</ref> His prowess with this technique has made it Minato's signature technique.
   
Minato can also use the derived techniques of the Flying Thunder God Technique such as the [[Instantaneous Swapping Flying Thunder God Technique]] which he performed with Tobirama on the battlefield to devastating effects on [[Obito Uchiha]].<ref name="swapout"/>
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Minato, like Tobirama, has derived a few original techniques from Flying Thunder God Technique. One of them is [[Spiralling Flash Super Round Dance Howl Participate Formula]], in which he uses Flying Thunder God Technique in combination with [[Shadow Clone Technique]] and his [[Rasengan]] technique. He can also use [[Space-Time Barrier]] which can warp away anything in contact, such as the [[Tailed Beast Ball]]. Minato also can use the [[Mutually Instantaneous Revolving Technique]], which he performed with Tobirama on the battlefield to devastating effects on [[Obito Uchiha]].<ref name="swapout"/>
   
 
=== Hokage Guard Platoon ===
 
=== Hokage Guard Platoon ===
[[File:Hiraishin no Jutsu Guard.png|thumb|The Hokage's bodyguards formation to use the technique.]]
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[[File:Hiraishin no Jutsu Guard.png|thumb|left|The Hokage's bodyguards formation to use the technique.]]
Minato passed this technique on to his [[Hokage Guard Platoon|special guards]]: [[Genma Shiranui]], [[Raidō Namiashi]], and [[Iwashi Tatami]]. However, when they use this technique all three together are required to execute the technique. To do so, they form a circle with one another each performing the [[Hand Seals#Seal of Confrontation|seal of confrontation]] so that their thumbs, middle, and index fingers are touching those of the other's. This allows them to transport both themselves and anything inside the confines of the ring to a marked destination. Since becoming the guards of the Fifth Hokage, they have marked [[Tsunade]] with the technique formula so that they can teleport to her side at any time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 562, pages 12-13</ref> They used this method to teleport themselves, and [[Mei Terumī]] to the frontlines quite some distance away.
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Minato passed this technique on to his [[Hokage Guard Platoon|special guards]]: [[Genma Shiranui]], [[Raidō Namiashi]], and a third member credited as [[Iwashi Tatami]] in the anime.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 323 ending credits</ref> However, when they use this technique all three together are required to execute the technique. To do so, they form a circle with one another each performing the [[Hand Seals#Seal of Confrontation|seal of confrontation]] so that their thumbs, middle, and index fingers are touching those of the other's. This allows them to transport both themselves and anything inside the confines of the ring to a marked destination. Since becoming the guards of the Fifth Hokage, they have marked [[Tsunade]] with the technique formula so that they can teleport to her side at any time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 562, pages 12-13</ref> They used this method to teleport themselves, and [[Mei Terumī]] to the front-line quite some distance away.
 
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This article is about the ninjutsu created by Tobirama Senju. For the kenjutsu based technique derived from the said technique, see Flying Thunder God Slash. For other uses, see Hiraishin.

The Flying Thunder God Technique is a technique created by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju,[2] which allows the user to transport themselves to a given marked location instantaneously.

Overview

To activate this technique, the user places a special seal or "technique formula" (術式, jutsu-shiki) to mark an intended destination. After this is done, they can enter a dimensional void at will that instantaneously transports them to the location of the seal. The mark can be applied to almost any area through brief physical contact, including an opponent or some other surrounding feature.[3][4] Because this technique is able to affect anything that is in contact with the user or somehow connected to their chakra,[5] they can also use this technique to teleport other objects or people, such as when Minato used it to teleport Kurama out of Konohagakure, though the size of the object dictates the amount of chakra required.[6] As Minato also noted, the marking formula never disappears from a marked target.[7]

Usage

Tobirama Senju

File:Tobirama's FTG seal.png

Tobirama's marking for the technique.

As its creator, Tobirama's skills with this technique was considerable. Combined with his natural speed and reflexes, Tobirama was hailed as the fastest shinobi of his time.[8] As the general basis of the technique, Tobirama uses a unique seal to mark his targets, tools, or desired location to teleport himself to instantly. He was fast enough to not only deflect Obito Uchiha's Truth-Seeking Ball but to also return it to him before it could expand. He is also skilled enough to teleport not only himself, but other people along with him over some distance.[9]

Through his use of the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tobirama has also created derived techniques from it such as the Flying Thunder God Slash — a technique that compliments his bukijutsu prowess by incorporating this technique's instantaneous teleportation. With that technique, he was able to land a mortal wound on Izuna Uchiha.[10] Another one of these derived techniques is the Mutually Instantaneous Revolving Technique, which allows him to switch places at any point in time with another Flying Thunder God Technique user that he has marked. This technique's use was demonstrated with his fellow practitioner Minato Namikaze and together, they were able to land a surprise attack on the jinchūriki.[11]

Minato Namikaze

File:Seal For The Flying Thunder God Technique.PNG

Minato's marking for the technique.

Due to his exploits with this technique, Minato Namikaze gained the moniker of "Konoha's Yellow Flash" (木ノ葉の黄色い閃光, Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō).[1] Minato most commonly applied the formula in advance to his special kunai, which he would scatter all over the battlefield when a fight commenced, so that they could be teleported to at any time.[12] Using such tactics, Konohagakure even proved victorious in a battle against Iwagakure during the Third Shinobi World War, despite already being vastly outnumbered. By having his subordinates toss his special kunai randomly into the enemy's lines, Minato used the technique to appear within their ranks, using his great speed to seemingly be in several places at once and wipe out entire squadrons one by one before they could even react.[13] With his great reflexes, he could use the Flying Thunder God: Second Step to teleport at short-range, allowing him simultaneously dodge an attack and strike at the opponent's blindside.

This technique — combined with Minato's prodigious natural speed and reflexes made him the fastest ninja to ever live according to A.[14] The technique is fast enough to even allow Minato to escape being warped away, despite having already been partially sucked in,[15] and dodge A's top-speed attack.[12] Minato could also incorporate the formula into other seals, such as that of his wife, allowing him to come immediately to her aid at any time.[16] Minato also has the ability to send people to different markings simultaneously through direct contact with either himself or his chakra.[17][5] Minato's shadow clone can use the technique to summon the original to its position.[18] His prowess with this technique has made it Minato's signature technique.

Minato, like Tobirama, has derived a few original techniques from Flying Thunder God Technique. One of them is Spiralling Flash Super Round Dance Howl Participate Formula, in which he uses Flying Thunder God Technique in combination with Shadow Clone Technique and his Rasengan technique. He can also use Space-Time Barrier which can warp away anything in contact, such as the Tailed Beast Ball. Minato also can use the Mutually Instantaneous Revolving Technique, which he performed with Tobirama on the battlefield to devastating effects on Obito Uchiha.[11]

Hokage Guard Platoon

Hiraishin no Jutsu Guard

The Hokage's bodyguards formation to use the technique.

Minato passed this technique on to his special guards: Genma Shiranui, Raidō Namiashi, and a third member credited as Iwashi Tatami in the anime.[19] However, when they use this technique all three together are required to execute the technique. To do so, they form a circle with one another each performing the seal of confrontation so that their thumbs, middle, and index fingers are touching those of the other's. This allows them to transport both themselves and anything inside the confines of the ring to a marked destination. Since becoming the guards of the Fifth Hokage, they have marked Tsunade with the technique formula so that they can teleport to her side at any time.[20] They used this method to teleport themselves, and Mei Terumī to the front-line quite some distance away.

Trivia

  • Although it is often compared with the Body Flicker Technique, the speed and range of this technique are much greater. In principle, this technique is instead more similar to the Summoning Technique, as it revolves around the manipulation of the space–time continuum rather than accelerated movement. However, instead of bringing something to the user, it sends them somewhere. The technique was referred to as a Body Flicker Technique (瞬身の術, Shunshin no Jutsu) on different occasions, though.[21]
  • The name Hiraishin is also the phonic of the Japanese word 避雷針, which means "lightning rod". This may suggest the reasoning as to why the technique is restricted towards a seal, because lightning is attracted to lightning rods.
  • The technique can create smoke similar to a Summoning Technique,[22] but that is not always the case.

See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Second Databook, page 266
  2. Naruto chapter 641, page 5
  3. Naruto chapter 503, page 3
  4. Naruto chapter 543, page 2
  5. 5.0 5.1 Naruto chapter 639, page 13
  6. Naruto chapter 503, page 10
  7. Naruto chapter 637, page 15
  8. Naruto chapter 661, page 10
  9. Naruto chapter 627, page 12
  10. Naruto chapter 624, page 11
  11. 11.0 11.1 Naruto chapter 641, page 14-15
  12. 12.0 12.1 Naruto chapter 542, pages 13-14
  13. Naruto chapter 242, pages 4-5
  14. Naruto chapter 541, page 8
  15. Naruto chapter 502, page 10
  16. Naruto chapter 501, page 7
  17. Naruto chapter 631, pages 8-9
  18. Naruto chapter 639, page 16
  19. Naruto: Shippūden episode 323 ending credits
  20. Naruto chapter 562, pages 12-13
  21. Naruto chapter 637, page 14
  22. Naruto chapter 501, pages 6, 15