Editing: Wood Release: Hotei Technique Back to page http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb1/messaging/images/f/f1/Greenbutton.png [http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Signup?returnto=Wood_Release:_Hotei_Technique CLICK HERE TO LOG IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT] http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb1/messaging/images/f/f1/Greenbutton.png References: Image: Hotei no Jutsu.PNG Kanji: Unnamed Rōmaji: Literal english: English tv: Viz manga: Game names: Other names: Parent jutsu: Related jutsu: info.pngThese are jutsus that are not developed from or developed into this jutsu. Rank: info.pngAll ranks come from the author of the series in the official databooks. EDCBAS Classification: Jutsu types: Type: Offensive Defensive Supplementary Range: Short Mid Long (Short, 0-5m; Mid, 5-10m; Long, 10m+) Users: Team: Hand signs Debut (manga; chapter #): Debut (anime; episode #): Shippūden Debut Game: Debut Movie: Anime OVA In Media: Anime Manga Game Movie Article Text After performing the required hand seals, the user creates a number of gigantic wooden hands that erupt upward from beneath the ground, which encircle and then attempt to restrain a chosen enemy. The size of each of these hands is around the size of a [[tailed beast]]. == Influences == This technique seems to be influenced by {{translation|[[Wikipedia:Budai|Budai]]|布袋|Budai}}, also known as '''Hotei''' in Japanese. He is almost always shown smiling or laughing, hence his nickname: the Laughing Buddha. In Japan, Hotei persists in folklore as one of the [[Wikipedia:Seven Lucky Gods|Seven Lucky Gods]] of Taoism. Summary: Minor edit Follow this page Cancel