Jutsu
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Jutsu (術; Literally meaning "skills/techniques") are the mystical arts a ninja will utilize in battle. To use a jutsu, the ninja will need to use their chakra. To perform a jutsu, the ninja will bring out and release the two energies of chakra. By forming hand seals, the ninja is able to manifest the desired jutsu. Because of the extensive number of hand seals and different combinations, there are thousands of potential jutsu to be discovered.
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[edit] The Basics
There are three basic types of jutsu: ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu. Subcategories exist, including fūinjutsu, juinjutsu, and senjutsu. There are also Kekkei Genkai abilities which aren't jutsu, but inherited abilities passed down through certain clans (however, they can be used as base for certain jutsu, such as Haku's Demonic Ice Crystal Mirrors). Kekkei genkai can also be attributed to certain parts of the body, such as dōjutsu.
Without proper control of their chakra, ninja can produce ineffective or weakened jutsu and run out of chakra early in a fight. To manipulate their chakra more easily, hand seals can be used. With these hand seals, users can control their chakra with higher efficiency, allowing them to execute their jutsu more effectively. Different jutsu require different hand seals.
[edit] Ranks
Depending on the difficulty or skill necessary to perform a jutsu, they are ranked differently. There are six different ranks in jutsu:
- E-rank - learned by Academy Students. Are the basic and most fundamental jutsu for all ninja.
- D-rank - Genin level techniques. Can be achieved by all Genin, though many ninja only learn their "type" of technique.
- C-rank - Chunin level techniques. Sometimes learned by Genin who have trained extensively.
- B-rank - Jonin level techniques. Require high levels of chakra to use.
- A-rank - Kage or Jonin level techniques. Require great control over one's chakra and may be forbidden
- S-rank - Secret, extreme level techniques. Are typically unique to a single user.
Kekkei Genkai and other unique abilities normally do not have a rank.
[edit] Main Jutsu Types
[edit] Ninjutsu
Main article: Ninjutsu Ninjutsu (忍術; Literally meaning "Ninja Techniques") vaguely refers to pretty much any technique that uses chakra and allows the user to do something that they otherwise would be incapable of doing. Unlike genjutsu, which makes the opponent see illusions, the effects of ninjutsu are quite real. Ninjutsu relies on chakra and, most of the time, hand seals to be effective.
[edit] Genjutsu
Main article: Genjutsu Genjutsu (幻術; Literally meaning "Illusionary Techniques") are techniques that are employed in the same fashion as ninjutsu, requiring chakra and hand seals. However, the primary difference between the two is that the effect of genjutsu is illusory, creating chakra imbalances in the victim's brain, and thus causing a disruption in their senses. This is often used to create false images or to cause pain from trauma (because the body is led to believe it is in pain); however, there are plenty of other uses depending on the situation.
[edit] Taijutsu
Main article: Taijutsu Taijutsu (体術; Literally meaning "Martial Arts") is a basic form of jutsu that generally speaking requires no chakra, but chakra may be used to enhance techniques. Taijutsu generally require no hand seals to perform and are much quicker to use than ninjutsu or genjutsu. Taijutsu is simply put, hand-to-hand combat, or weaponry.
[edit] Sub Jutsu Types
[edit] Fūinjutsu
Main article: Fūinjutsu Fūinjutsu (封印術, Sealing Techniques) are a type of jutsu that seal objects, living beings, chakra, along with a wide variety of other things within another object.
[edit] Hiden Jutsu
Main article: Hiden Jutsu Hiden (秘伝, Secret) Jutsu are passed down from generation to generation in certain regions or clans.
The groups possessing these techniques are usually extremely secretive about them. They ensure that no one other than the members of the group learn them. Only a few Hiden jutsu require a special ability or lineage. These jutsu are usually the pride and fame of the clan that possesses them.
[edit] Juinjutsu
Main article: Juinjutsu Juinjutsu (呪印術; Literally meaning "Cursed Seal Techniques") are a type of jutsu used to bring someone under the control of the user. By applying a seal to the victim's body, the user brings the victim's abilities and actions under his/her control. With a simple secret hand seal, the user can inflict great mental and physical torment on the victim. The exact workings of Juinjutsu are kept secret.
[edit] Kinjutsu
Main article: Kinjutsu Kinjutsu (禁術; Literally meaning "Forbidden Techniques") are techniques that have been banned from being taught. This ban can have been put in place for any number of reasons, but kinjutsu can generally be put in either of two categories:
- Techniques that do extreme harm to oneself (e.g. the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique, which will bring almost any user to the brink of death by mere use),
- Techniques that violate the Laws of Nature. (e.g. the Summoning: Impure World Resurrection, which resurrects the dead with a human sacrifice)
Despite their being banned, the use of these techniques generally does not carry any legal consequences in respects to the village they're use in, except those brought on by the techniques themselves. However, their use is heavily frowned upon, especially those techniques that violate Nature. Kinjutsu are usually either A-rank or S-rank.
[edit] Senjutsu
Main article: Senjutsu Senjutsu (仙術, Sage Techniques) refers to a specialized field of jutsu that allows the user to sense and then gather the natural energy around a person. Senjutsu practitioners can then learn to draw the energy of nature inside of them blending it with their own chakra, (created from spiritual and physical energy within the shinobi) this results in the creation of "senjutsu chakra" (仙術チャクラ, senjutsu chakura).
This new chakra enables the user to enter a powered state called Sage Mode, which can then drastically increase the strength of all ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu. A person who is able to use senjutsu is called a sage (仙人, sennin). It would seem that it stems from the toads of Myōbokuzan, as only Shima, Fukasaku, Jiraiya and Naruto have been seen using it. Gamakichi and Gamabunta also seems to be familiar with it.
[edit] Blood Limit Types
[edit] Kekkei Genkai
Main article: Kekkei Genkai Kekkei Genkai (血継限界; Literally meaning "a technique limited to inheritance by blood" or "Bloodline Limit") are abilities passed down genetically in specific clans. Kekkei genkai and their related jutsu can't be taught or copied by others, but it is possible to confer the ability to another person if it's localized in a particular organ like the eyes via organ transplant, like Obito passing his Sharingan eye to Kakashi, although Kakashi has to use extra chakra. Kekkei genkai abilities that work via the user's eye are called Dōjutsu. Other kekkei genkai include mixing one type of elemental chakra with another, creating a new one unique to the users, which is usually impossible for normal ninjas. These traits can also be passed down through people outside of the clan, such as Tenzo going through Orochimaru's DNA re-modification to acquire the Wood Release, though his is not nearly as powerful as the original practitioner, Hashirama Senju.
[edit] Dōjutsu
Main article: Dōjutsu Dōjutsu (瞳術; Literally meaning "Eye Technique") are genetic ninja abilities that utilize the eyes, enabling them to perceive chakra in some form or another. Being a byproduct of specific kekkei genkai, dōjutsu are not classified as one of the major jutsu types. They do not require hand seals to use and sometimes facilitate in the use or defense against genjutsu, taijutsu and ninjutsu and then defeat his or her opponent. All known dōjutsu also provide the user with some otherwise incapable ability, such as an extended field of vision or predictive capabilities. The use of Dōjutsu consumes chakra.
