The '''Flying Thunder God Technique''' is a technique created by Minato Namikaze which allows the user to transport themselves to a marked location in the blink of an eye. This technique was the reason behind his nickname, {{translation|"Konoha's Yellow Flash"|木ノ葉の黄色い閃光|Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō}}.<ref name="db2"/>
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The '''Flying Thunder God Technique''' is a technique which allows the user to transport themselves to a given location in the blink of an eye.
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[[File:SealForThe Flying Thunder God Technique.PNG|thumb|left|200px|The seal appearing on the opponent after being marked by Minato.]]
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==Overview==
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Toactivatethistechnique,theuserneeds a special seal or {{translation|"technique formula"|術式|jutsu-shiki}}tomarkthe destination. After this is done, the userentersadimensionalvoidwhich instantaneously transports them to the location of the seal.
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[[File:SealForTheFlyingThunderGodTechnique.PNG|thumb|left|150px|Thesealappearingon the opponentafterbeingmarkedbyMinato.]]
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To activate this technique, the user places a special seal or {{translation|"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.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 503, page 3</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 543, page 2</ref> The user, not limited to just their own body, 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.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 503, page 10</ref>
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Minatoappliedthe formula in advance to weapons such as [[Flying Thunder God Kunai|special kunai]]. By giving one such kunai to a person, he can immediately teleport to that person at any time. He can also apply the mark to a touched area, such as his opponent or some other surrounding feature.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 503, page 3</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 543, page 2</ref>
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==Usage==
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=== Tobirama Senju ===
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Though much of his skills using the Flying Thunder God Technique has yet to be seen, Tobirama can teleport himself to a desired location within mere moments. He is also skilled enough to teleport not only himself, but another person along with him over some distance. Besides the Flying Thunder God Technique itself, Tobirama has been observed using the [[Flying Thunder God Slash]] — a derived technique that compliments his [[kenjutsu]] prowess by incorporating the Flying Thunder God 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>
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The technique is fast enough to even allow Minato to escape Tobi's [[Kamui]], despite the latter already being in physical contact with him. Minato can also use this technique to teleport other objects, such as when he used it to teleport the [[Nine-Tailed Demon Fox]] out of [[Konohagakure]], though the size of the object determines the amount of chakra required.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 503, page10</ref>
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=== Minato Namikaze===
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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>
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{{ImgRight|Flying Thunder God Technique.JPG|The customised seal marked kunai Minato uses for his Flying Thunder God Technique.}}
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It is because of this technique that [[Konohagakure]] came out victorious in a battle against [[Iwagakure]] during the [[Third Shinobi World War]], despite already running short on manpower in the front lines. After having his subordinates toss marked kunai randomly into the enemy ranks, Minato used the technique to appear within their ranks, using the great speed of this technique to seemingly appear to be in several places at once and wipe out entire squadrons one by one in moments before they could even react. This, combined with Minato's immense natural speed and reflexes makes this technique extremely deadly and according to [[A]] made Minato the fastest ninja to ever live.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 541, page 8</ref>
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This technique, combined with Minato's immense natural speed and reflexes, according to [[A]], made him the fastest ninja to ever live.<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 physical contact.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 631, pages 8-9</ref>
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=== Hokage Guard Platoon ===
[[File:Hokage Bodyguards prepare to teleport Mei.png|thumb|left|The formation adopted by the Hokage's bodyguards to perform the technique.]]
[[File:Hokage Bodyguards prepare to teleport Mei.png|thumb|left|The formation adopted by the Hokage's bodyguards to perform the technique.]]
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Minato also passed the technique on to his [[Hokage Guard Platoon|special guards]], [[Genma Shiranui]], [[Raidō Namiashi]] and another unknown shinobi. However, all three of them are needed to perform the technique. To do so, they form a circle with one another by performing the [[Hand Seals#Seal of Confrontation|seal of confrontation]] with eachotherwith their thumbs, middle and index fingers touching. This allows them to transport anything within the confines of the ring.Astheyarenow the guards of the Fifth Hokage, [[Tsunade]] has been marked with the technique formula.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter, 562, pages 12-13</ref>
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Minato passed this technique on to his [[Hokage Guard Platoon|special guards]]: [[Genma Shiranui]], [[Raidō Namiashi]], and another unknown Konoha shinobi. However, all three together are needed to execute the technique. To do so, they form a circle with one another by each performing the [[Hand Seals#Seal of Confrontation|seal of confrontation]] with outstretchedarms,so that their thumbs, middle and index fingers are touching those of the others. This allows them to transport both themselves and anything inside the confines of the ring toamarked destination. Sincebecoming the guards of the Fifth Hokage, [[Tsunade]] herself has also been marked with the technique formula.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 562, pages 12-13</ref>
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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* Minatoalsoincorporatedtheformulaintohis [[Kushina|wife's]] seal, allowinghimtocome to heraidatanytime.<ref>''Naruto''chapter501, page7</ref>
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* Althoughitisoftencomparedwiththe [[Body Flicker Technique]],the speed and range of this technique are much greater. In principle, thistechniqueis instead moresimilar to the[[SummoningTechnique]],as it revolves around the [[Space–Time Ninjutsu|manipulation of the space–time continuum]] rather than accelerated movement. However,instead of bringing something to the user, itsends them somewhere.
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* 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 similar to the [[Summoning Technique]], as it revolves around the [[Space–Time Ninjutsu|manipulation of time and space]] rather than accelerated movement, but instead of bringing something to the user, it sends them somewhere.
* The name ''Hiraishin'' is also the phonic of the Japanese word 避雷針, which means "[[Wikipedia:Lightning rod|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 name ''Hiraishin'' is also the phonic of the Japanese word 避雷針, which means "[[Wikipedia:Lightning rod|lightning rod]]". This may suggest the reasoning as to why the technique is restricted towards a seal, because lightning is attracted to lightning rods.
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* The technique can create smoke similar to a Summoning Technique,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 501, page 6, 15</ref> but that is not always the case.
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* The technique can create smoke similar to a Summoning Technique,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 501, pages 6, 15</ref> but that is not always the case.
== References ==
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Please note that this is the Narutopedia's article on the ninjutsu used by Minato Namikaze. If you are looking for the article on the anime-only ninjutsu used by Fūka then you should head to Lightning Release: Lightning Rod.
The seal appearing on the opponent after being marked by Minato.
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.[2][3] The user, not limited to just their own body, 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.[4]
Though much of his skills using the Flying Thunder God Technique has yet to be seen, Tobirama can teleport himself to a desired location within mere moments. He is also skilled enough to teleport not only himself, but another person along with him over some distance. Besides the Flying Thunder God Technique itself, Tobirama has been observed using the Flying Thunder God Slash — a derived technique that compliments his kenjutsu prowess by incorporating the Flying Thunder God Technique's instantaneous teleportation. With that technique, he was able to land a mortal wound on Izuna Uchiha.[5]
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.[6] 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.[7]
This technique, combined with Minato's immense natural speed and reflexes, according to A, made him the fastest ninja to ever live.[8] The technique is fast enough to even allow Minato to escape being warped away, despite having already been partially sucked in,[9] and dodge A's top-speed attack.[6] 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.[10] Minato also has the ability to send people to different markings simultaneously through physical contact.[11]
The formation adopted by the Hokage's bodyguards to perform the technique.
Minato passed this technique on to his special guards: Genma Shiranui, Raidō Namiashi, and another unknown Konoha shinobi. However, all three together are needed to execute the technique. To do so, they form a circle with one another by each performing the seal of confrontation with outstretched arms, so that their thumbs, middle and index fingers are touching those of the others. 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, Tsunade herself has also been marked with the technique formula.[12]
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 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,[13] but that is not always the case.
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