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|ref=<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 620, page 16</ref>
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|ref=<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 620, page 16</ref>
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|image=Mokuryū no jutsu.png; The dragon with the trunk-like nose.
|image=wood dragon.png
 
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Hashirama binds Madara.jpg; The generic dragon.
|kanji=木遁・木龍
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|kanji=木遁・木龍の術
|unnamed jutsu=Yes
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|unnamed jutsu=No
|romaji=Mokuton: Mokuryū
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|romaji=Mokuton: Mokuryū no Jutsu
|literal english=Wood Dragon
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|literal english=Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique
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|viz manga=Wood Style: Wood Dragon Jutsu
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|related jutsu=Wood Release: Wood Human Technique, Sage Art: Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands
 
|jutsu classification=Kekkei Genkai~Wood Release, Ninjutsu, Chakra Absorption Techniques
 
|jutsu classification=Kekkei Genkai~Wood Release, Ninjutsu, Chakra Absorption Techniques
 
|jutsu type=Wood Release
 
|jutsu type=Wood Release
 
|jutsu class type=Offensive, Supplementary
 
|jutsu class type=Offensive, Supplementary
 
|jutsu range=Short, Mid, Long
 
|jutsu range=Short, Mid, Long
|users=Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha<!-- Do not add any other ninja -->
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|users=Hashirama Senju, Madara Uchiha
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|hand signs=Snake, Ram, Hare, Dog, Technique specific seal
 
|debut manga=607
 
|debut manga=607
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|debut anime=362
 
|debut shippuden=Yes
 
|debut shippuden=Yes
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|game debut=Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution
|jutsu media=Manga
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|jutsu media=Anime, Manga, Game
 
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After performing the required hand seals, the user creates a gigantic wooden dragon from the ground directly beneath them, which can then be directed to attack an intended target. Its shape closely resembles a [[Wikipedia:Chinese dragon|Chinese dragon]], though with a short trunk-like nose, having an elongated and serpentine body that is longer than [[Naruto Uzumaki]]'s [[Tailed Beast Mode]], which can be used to constrict larger opponents. It also has the ability to [[Chakra Absorption Techniques|absorb]] a tailed beast's chakra once it is bound. As a Wood Release technique, it reacts to Naruto's Tailed Beast Mode, sprouting trees along its length.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 608, page 6</ref>
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The user creates a gigantic wooden dragon, which they can they use for a multitude of purposes including restraining a target, or for offensive purposes. The dragon that the user creates can vary in terms of appearance. While both instances created a serpentine dragon, [[Wikipedia:Chinese dragon|Chinese dragon]], though the first had a short trunk-like nose, while the other two later created did not. It also has the ability to [[Chakra Absorption Techniques|absorb]] chakra from its target, slowly rendering them unable to use techniques.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 608, page 6</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 656, page 4</ref> In the anime, Hashirama was able to cause the dragon to detonate on his target, resulting in a large explosion.<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 368</ref>
 
According to [[Madara Uchiha]], [[Hashirama Senju]] used this technique to restrain [[Kurama]] in the past.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 607, page 14</ref>
 
   
 
== Influence ==
 
== Influence ==
 
The dragon created by this technique resembles a creature predominantly seen in Hindu mythology known as the [[Wikipedia:Makara (Hindu mythology)|Makara]]. Over time, the myth surrounding this creature has spread throughout most of Asia, and in Chinese renditions of the creature it most resembles this one: a dragon with an elephant's trunk.
 
The dragon created by this technique resembles a creature predominantly seen in Hindu mythology known as the [[Wikipedia:Makara (Hindu mythology)|Makara]]. Over time, the myth surrounding this creature has spread throughout most of Asia, and in Chinese renditions of the creature it most resembles this one: a dragon with an elephant's trunk.
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== Trivia ==
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* Hashirama noted that the chakra absorption feature of this technique negates the [[Chakra Absorption Techniques]] of a bound target.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 656, page 2</ref>
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* When the [[Wood Release: Wood Human Technique]] was used, this dragon encircles the creature's torso.
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* In certain parts of Japanese mythology dragons are considered deities with power over wood, forests, and water, likely a reference to Hashirama's Wood Release.
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 21:32, 18 July 2014

The user creates a gigantic wooden dragon, which they can they use for a multitude of purposes including restraining a target, or for offensive purposes. The dragon that the user creates can vary in terms of appearance. While both instances created a serpentine dragon, Chinese dragon, though the first had a short trunk-like nose, while the other two later created did not. It also has the ability to absorb chakra from its target, slowly rendering them unable to use techniques.[2][3] In the anime, Hashirama was able to cause the dragon to detonate on his target, resulting in a large explosion.[4]

Influence

The dragon created by this technique resembles a creature predominantly seen in Hindu mythology known as the Makara. Over time, the myth surrounding this creature has spread throughout most of Asia, and in Chinese renditions of the creature it most resembles this one: a dragon with an elephant's trunk.

Trivia

  • Hashirama noted that the chakra absorption feature of this technique negates the Chakra Absorption Techniques of a bound target.[5]
  • When the Wood Release: Wood Human Technique was used, this dragon encircles the creature's torso.
  • In certain parts of Japanese mythology dragons are considered deities with power over wood, forests, and water, likely a reference to Hashirama's Wood Release.

References

  1. Naruto chapter 620, page 16
  2. Naruto chapter 608, page 6
  3. Naruto chapter 656, page 4
  4. Naruto: Shippūden episode 368
  5. Naruto chapter 656, page 2