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The {{translation|'''Gentle Fist'''|柔拳|Jūken}} or {{translation|'''Gentle Fist Art'''|柔拳法|Jūkenpō}} is a form of hand-to-hand combat used by members of the [[Hyūga clan]]. It inflicts internal damage through attacking the body's [[Chakra Pathway System]], subsequently injuring organs which are closely intertwined with the area of the network which has been struck. To do this, the user surgically injects a certain amount of their own chakra into the opponent's chakra pathway system, causing damage to surrounding organs due to their proximity to the chakra circulatory system. Even the slightest tap can cause severe internal damage, hence the name "gentle" fist.
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The {{translation|'''Gentle Fist'''|柔拳|Jūken}} or {{translation|'''Gentle Fist Art'''|柔拳法|Jūkenpō}} is a form of hand-to-hand combat used by members of the [[Hyūga clan]]. It inflicts internal damage through attacking the body's [[Chakra Pathway System]], subsequently injuring organs which are closely intertwined with the area of the network which has been struck. To do this, the user surgically injects a certain amount of their own [[chakra]] into the opponent's chakra pathway system, causing damage to surrounding organs due to their proximity to the chakra circulatory system. Even the slightest tap can cause severe internal damage, hence the name "gentle" fist.
   
 
Targeting the [[tenketsu]] can enhance the havoc and control a Gentle Fist practitioner can impose upon an opponent's chakra network. These special nodes, 361 in total, are key gatekeeping interceptions in the chakra circulatory network, thus forcibly opening or sealing them in whatever manner the Gentle Fist user sees fit is a powerful tactical option to have. The user's chakra can either increase chakra flow in the opponent's body, or disrupt it completely, preventing them from using techniques as seen in [[Neji]]'s fight with [[Hinata]] during the [[Chūnin Exams]].
 
Targeting the [[tenketsu]] can enhance the havoc and control a Gentle Fist practitioner can impose upon an opponent's chakra network. These special nodes, 361 in total, are key gatekeeping interceptions in the chakra circulatory network, thus forcibly opening or sealing them in whatever manner the Gentle Fist user sees fit is a powerful tactical option to have. The user's chakra can either increase chakra flow in the opponent's body, or disrupt it completely, preventing them from using techniques as seen in [[Neji]]'s fight with [[Hinata]] during the [[Chūnin Exams]].
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Because the chakra pathway system is invisible to the naked eye, the [[Byakugan]] is required for this style to be used effectively. Since the Byakugan is unique to the [[Hyūga clan]], it has become their signature style of combat.
 
Because the chakra pathway system is invisible to the naked eye, the [[Byakugan]] is required for this style to be used effectively. Since the Byakugan is unique to the [[Hyūga clan]], it has become their signature style of combat.
 
 
The ability to inflict severe internal trauma with minimal external force, combined with chakra network manipulation, makes the Gentle Fist the most reputable and fearsome taijutsu style known in all of [[Konohagakure]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 79, page 5</ref>
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The ability to inflict severe internal trauma with minimal external force, combined with chakra network manipulation, makes the Gentle Fist the most reputable and fearsome taijutsu style known in all of [[Konohagakure]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 79, page 5</ref> In contrast to this, the technique can also be used for supplementary purposes such as helping comrades on the battlefield. This was displayed by [[Hinata]] during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]] when she used the technique to fix [[Naruto Uzumaki]]'s dislocated shoulder joint.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 617, pages 12-13</ref>
   
 
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The Gentle Fist (柔拳, Jūken) or Gentle Fist Art (柔拳法, Jūkenpō) is a form of hand-to-hand combat used by members of the Hyūga clan. It inflicts internal damage through attacking the body's Chakra Pathway System, subsequently injuring organs which are closely intertwined with the area of the network which has been struck. To do this, the user surgically injects a certain amount of their own chakra into the opponent's chakra pathway system, causing damage to surrounding organs due to their proximity to the chakra circulatory system. Even the slightest tap can cause severe internal damage, hence the name "gentle" fist.

Targeting the tenketsu can enhance the havoc and control a Gentle Fist practitioner can impose upon an opponent's chakra network. These special nodes, 361 in total, are key gatekeeping interceptions in the chakra circulatory network, thus forcibly opening or sealing them in whatever manner the Gentle Fist user sees fit is a powerful tactical option to have. The user's chakra can either increase chakra flow in the opponent's body, or disrupt it completely, preventing them from using techniques as seen in Neji's fight with Hinata during the Chūnin Exams.

Neji Hyūga remarked that any chakra-based substance can be destroyed by this technique. As seen in his fight with Kidōmaru, it is done by leaking chakra from the chakra openings in one's hands and moulding it into a needle-like shape to slice through the chakra.[1] However it is unknown if this technique can be done by any Gentle Fist user or just those who can see the tenketsu.

Because the chakra pathway system is invisible to the naked eye, the Byakugan is required for this style to be used effectively. Since the Byakugan is unique to the Hyūga clan, it has become their signature style of combat.

The ability to inflict severe internal trauma with minimal external force, combined with chakra network manipulation, makes the Gentle Fist the most reputable and fearsome taijutsu style known in all of Konohagakure.[2] In contrast to this, the technique can also be used for supplementary purposes such as helping comrades on the battlefield. This was displayed by Hinata during the Fourth Shinobi World War when she used the technique to fix Naruto Uzumaki's dislocated shoulder joint.[3]

Trivia

  • Techniques from this line have also been called "gentle step" (柔歩, jūho).
  • This fighting style is based off the real-life Baguazhang Chinese martial art.

References

  1. Naruto chapter 193, page 15
  2. Naruto chapter 79, page 5
  3. Naruto chapter 617, pages 12-13