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{{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Shinobi|Shinobi]]'''|忍}} otherwise referred to as {{translation|'''ninja'''|忍者}} in the English translation of ''Naruto'', are the primary focus and the main military power in the series. A female ninja is known as a {{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Kunoichi|kunoichi]]'''|くノ一}}. Most come from a hidden village, of which some come from specialised [[ninja clans]], and will perform [[missions]] for a fee. These missions can include: doing manual labour, acting as escorts, gathering secret information, retrieving stolen items, carrying out assassinations, etc. In times of war, ninja will come together to defend their villages and land. The clearest characteristic of a shinobi is their ability to manipulate [[chakra]] to create and use [[Jutsu|techniques]]. Shinobi are expected to be loyal to their villages for life, and any defectors are considered to be [[missing-nin]], and will be marked for death.
 
{{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Shinobi|Shinobi]]'''|忍}} otherwise referred to as {{translation|'''ninja'''|忍者}} in the English translation of ''Naruto'', are the primary focus and the main military power in the series. A female ninja is known as a {{translation|'''[[Wikipedia:Kunoichi|kunoichi]]'''|くノ一}}. Most come from a hidden village, of which some come from specialised [[ninja clans]], and will perform [[missions]] for a fee. These missions can include: doing manual labour, acting as escorts, gathering secret information, retrieving stolen items, carrying out assassinations, etc. In times of war, ninja will come together to defend their villages and land. The clearest characteristic of a shinobi is their ability to manipulate [[chakra]] to create and use [[Jutsu|techniques]]. Shinobi are expected to be loyal to their villages for life, and any defectors are considered to be [[missing-nin]], and will be marked for death.
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* The word 'shinobi' and 'endure' both have the same kanji character.
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* The word "shinobi" and "endure" both have the same kanji character.
 
** It is mentioned several times throughout the series that shinobi are people that endure by [[Jiraiya]], [[Hashirama Senju]], and [[Naruto Uzumaki]].
 
** It is mentioned several times throughout the series that shinobi are people that endure by [[Jiraiya]], [[Hashirama Senju]], and [[Naruto Uzumaki]].
   

Revision as of 12:21, 17 March 2014

Chapter 489

Shinobi as seen in the series.

Shinobi () otherwise referred to as ninja (忍者) in the English translation of Naruto, are the primary focus and the main military power in the series. A female ninja is known as a kunoichi (くノ一). Most come from a hidden village, of which some come from specialised ninja clans, and will perform missions for a fee. These missions can include: doing manual labour, acting as escorts, gathering secret information, retrieving stolen items, carrying out assassinations, etc. In times of war, ninja will come together to defend their villages and land. The clearest characteristic of a shinobi is their ability to manipulate chakra to create and use techniques. Shinobi are expected to be loyal to their villages for life, and any defectors are considered to be missing-nin, and will be marked for death.

Jutsu

Main article: Jutsu Jutsu (, literally meaning: techniques/arts/skills) are the mystical arts that a ninja will utilise in battle. To use a jutsu, the ninja will need to use their chakra. To perform one, the ninja will bring out and release the two energies of chakra. By forming hand seals, the ninja is able to manifest the desired technique. Because of the extensive number of hand seals and different combinations, there are thousands of potential jutsu to be discovered.

Shinobi can use a variety of techniques often based on the utilisation of chakra. This allows shinobi to perform extraordinary feats such as walking on water or walking up trees. Jutsu are separated into three groups, ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu. Ninjutsu implies performing a supernatural or beyond normal ability, the most common of which is the elemental jutsu. These are created by the user transforming their chakra into a specific nature or 'release'. The chakra types are Lightning, Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water. Other sub-types of chakra natures such as Wood Release and Ice Release also exist, created by combining two of the basic five releases. Taijutsu implies physical body techniques, which may or may not require chakra. Genjutsu manipulates the chakra in an enemy's mind and disrupts their chakra flow. Their senses get fooled which creates illusions, things that the foe believes to be real that are in fact fake.

Physical Prowess

Shinobi, or ninja, have noticeably more physical capabilities than a normal human being. A majority of even the most minor ninja can execute feats that regular human beings are unable to do. A good and common example is their ability to jump. Ninja can jump unbelievable heights like it's nothing, which has been shown many times in the series, especially when travelling by trees.[1][2] One time as a kid, Naruto jumped over a fence easily in the Academy.[3] Another time, near the start of his battle against Sasuke Uchiha near the end of Part I, Naruto jumped from the Hashirama Senju statue to the Madara Uchiha statue, reaching the other end of the entire valley in just one leap. However, moments like these are greatly ignored and overlooked due to the fact that they happen so frequent and are not focused on in the series.[4] They also have somewhat impressive strength. For example, a simple kick from Itachi to Sasuke created an exceptionally large crater in the wall.[5] Another time, while Mei Terumī and her team fought against Black Zetsu, they could slash clean through his trees with relative ease and no indication of using chakra to enhance their kunai.

Tools

Main article: Ninja Tools

Ninja tools are used as alternatives to techniques. They can include weapons, accessories, and even clothing. Some ninja such as Tenten have mastered the use of such tools, but all ninja are able to use the most common to some degree. A standard shinobi will have a pouch equipped with many tools, and nearly every ninja is equipped with at least a shuriken holster. Most also possess and wear a forehead protector with the symbol of the village they derive from, though the ninja does not necessarily have to wear it over their forehead. The Inuzuka clan's ninken and Aburame clan's insects are also classified as tools.

Trivia

  • The word "shinobi" and "endure" both have the same kanji character.

References

  1. Naruto chapter 46, page 2
  2. Naruto chapter 124, pages 14-16
  3. Naruto chapter 538, page 15
  4. Naruto chapter 185, pages 9-12
  5. Naruto chapter 387, pages 14-15