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(That was in relation to the previous generation of swordsmen can't just stretch it to everyone. Also Kakashi, when?)
(He used it against Zabuza in their first fight.)
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|english tv=Silent Killing
 
|english tv=Silent Killing
 
|jutsu classification=General skill, Fighting style
 
|jutsu classification=General skill, Fighting style
|users=Ameyuri Ringo, Fuguki Suikazan, Jinin Akebino, Jinpachi Munashi, Kushimaru Kuriarare, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Zabuza Momochi, Chūkichi~anime, Mizuki~anime, Kisame Hoshigaki~game
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|users=Ameyuri Ringo, Fuguki Suikazan, Jinin Akebino, Jinpachi Munashi, Kushimaru Kuriarare, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Zabuza Momochi, Kakashi Hatake, Chūkichi~anime, Mizuki~anime, Kisame Hoshigaki~game
 
|teams=Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist,
 
|teams=Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist,
 
|debut manga=12
 
|debut manga=12

Revision as of 14:23, 16 November 2012

As the name suggests, this technique is simply a very quiet method of killing an opponent, usually from behind with a blade. Additionally, because the user moves silently, it cannot be defended against, because the attack cannot be anticipated. The user will often slit their opponent's throat, preventing any cry that might give them away. The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are shown to be masters of this technique, and were even good enough to track and kill opponents through sound alone.[1][2] Some shinobi also opt to use a cover such as mist or even frost to rob their opponents of their field of vision and then attack them.

Trivia

  • Although the name of this technique is written in kanji (無音殺人術), it's pronounced in English ("silent killing"). The Japanese pronunciation of the kanji would be Muon Satsujin Jutsu, which would literally translate to "soundless murder technique".
  • According to Kakashi Hatake, this technique allows the user to kill their opponent so quickly, that they die before realising it.[3]

References

  1. Naruto chapter 522, page 8
  2. Naruto chapter 523, page 7
  3. Naruto chapter 12, page 11