Wood Release: Wood Human Technique
Name
Kanji	木遁・木人の術
Rōmaji	Mokuton: Mokujin no Jutsu
Literal English	Wood Release: Wood Human Technique
Debut
Manga	Chapter #620
Appears in	Manga only
Data
Classification	Kekkei Genkai, Ninjutsu
Type	Wood Release
Class	Offensive, Defensive
Range	Short-range
Hand seals	Snake
Users Hashirama Senju

After forming the required hand seals, the user creates a large statue-like formation out of wood. This technique is strong enough to catch an uncompressed Tailed Beast Ball from the Nine-Tails.

Influences

This technique seems to be influenced by the Shinto kami, Ōkuninushi (大国主, Great Land Master). He was originally killed by his rivals after a wooden log, held open by a wedge, snapped shut on him, before being revived by his mother. Later, Ōkuninushi fell in love with the daughter of Susanoo and battled Susanoo himself before becoming the ruler of Izumo.