Jutsu
Based on which jutsu the ninja uses, the type and amount of chakra will
be different as would the elements you would be to employ. The five main
elemental styles are also the five names for the Five Great Shinobi
Countries: Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth and Water. Each ninja has the
potential to better utilize one of these styles and potentially more. A
special elemental detecting paper is used to determine ones type. The
paper comes from trees which are specially grown with chakra. When the
ninja imbues the paper with a portion of their chakra, the paper will alter
to reveal one's type. The paper will rip in two for Wind, burn for Fire,
become wet for Water, fall apart for Earth and crumple for Lightning.
The five elements themselves form a cyclical strong and weak
relationship against each other. The element of Fire is stronger than Wind,
as the usage of Wind merely increases the strength of Fire. So if a Fire
jutsu came up against an equal strength Wind jutsu, the Fire jutsu is more
likely to win out. Wind in turn is stronger than Lightning. Lightning is
stronger than Earth and Earth in stronger than Water. Water finishes the
cycle by naturally winning out over Fire.
Ninjutsu - The Five Elements
Katon - Fire
Katon, or Fire Element, takes the form of fire and flame attacks.
These can be fire balls or extended flame throwing. Fire is typically a
specialised offensive element.
Fuuton - Wind
Fuuton, or Wind Element, takes the form of wind based attacks.
These can be huge gusts or sustained wind storms. Wind is typically a
specialised offensive element, good for close to mid-range attacks.
Raiton - Lightning
Raiton, or Lightning Element takes the form of electrical and lightning
based attacks. When used in conjunction with metal based weapons, the
power becomes amplified. Lightning is good for middle to long-range
attacks.
Doton - Earth
Doton, or Earth Element, takes the form of earth and mud based
attacks. These can be walls made from mud or the ninja maneuvering
himself below ground to attack his opponent from below. Earth can change
the hardness composition of objects, making something hard as steel or
soft as clay.
Suiton - Water
Suiton, or Water Element, takes the form of water based attacks.
These can be walls of water used as shields or water formed into large
striking jets. In this regard, Water is very diverse when it comes to shape
modification.
Other Elements
Mokuton - Wood
Mokuton, or Wood Element, takes the form of wood attacks and
defenses. The usage of this elemental style is a hidden technique unique
to Shodai Hokage and others who possess his same exact genes. Mokuton
is formed through the simultaneous usage of Water and Earth styles.
Hyouton - Ice
Hyouton, or Ice Element, takes the form of Ice attacks and defenses.
The usage of this elemental style has been seen by Haku and ninja from
Hidden Snow, however the manga has stated this ability was unique to
Haku's bloodline. Hyouton is formed through the simultaneous usage of
Water and Wind styles.
Youton - Lava
Youton, or Lava Element, takes the form of Lava attacks and
defenses. The usage of this elemental style has been seen by the Yonbi
Jinchuuriki Roushi, who was said to have developed this style by himself.
Youton is formed through the simultaneous usage of Earth and Fire styles.
Shouton - Crystal
Shouton, or Crystal Element, takes the form of Crystal attacks and
defenses. The usage of this elemental style has been seen by Guren. It is
currently unknown which styles are combined to create Shouton.
Jutsu Rankings
E-Rank
jutsu are the general skills every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy. The
students are expected to know these skills before graduating to Genin.
Examples: Bunshin no Jutsu, Kawarimi no Jutsu, Henge no Jutsu
D-Rank
jutsu are Genin-level techniques. These skills will make up most of a
Genin's arsenal.
Examples: Kage Shuriken no Jutsu, Juujin Bunshin, Shunshin no Jutsu,
Narakumi no Jutsu
C-Rank
jutsu are Chuunin-level techniques. Some Genin will have one to two skills
at this level, serving as their "trump cards" to pass the Chuunin Exams.
Examples: Kuchiyose no Jutsu, Nikudan Sensha, Shintenshin no Jutsu,
Shishi Rendan
B-Rank
jutsu are Jounin-level techniques. Chuunin and Special Jounin are able to
utilize most jutsu at this level.
Examples: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Omote Renge, Sensatsu Suishou
A-Rank
jutsu are Jounin-level and forbidden techniques. Some Jounin will develop
their own unique jutsu from this level to serve as their "trump card" but
these are mainly known to Kage-level ninja.
Examples: Chidori, Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Juin Jutsu, Gogyou Kaiin
S-Rank
jutsu are the generally forbidden or secret techniques known only to one
ninja.
Examples: Edo Tensei, Raikiri
Based on which jutsu the ninja uses, the type and amount of chakra will
be different as would the elements you would be to employ. The five main
elemental styles are also the five names for the Five Great Shinobi
Countries: Fire, Wind, Lightning, Earth and Water. Each ninja has the
potential to better utilize one of these styles and potentially more. A
special elemental detecting paper is used to determine ones type. The
paper comes from trees which are specially grown with chakra. When the
ninja imbues the paper with a portion of their chakra, the paper will alter
to reveal one's type. The paper will rip in two for Wind, burn for Fire,
become wet for Water, fall apart for Earth and crumple for Lightning.
The five elements themselves form a cyclical strong and weak
relationship against each other. The element of Fire is stronger than Wind,
as the usage of Wind merely increases the strength of Fire. So if a Fire
jutsu came up against an equal strength Wind jutsu, the Fire jutsu is more
likely to win out. Wind in turn is stronger than Lightning. Lightning is
stronger than Earth and Earth in stronger than Water. Water finishes the
cycle by naturally winning out over Fire.
Ninjutsu - The Five Elements
Katon - Fire
Katon, or Fire Element, takes the form of fire and flame attacks.
These can be fire balls or extended flame throwing. Fire is typically a
specialised offensive element.
Fuuton - Wind
Fuuton, or Wind Element, takes the form of wind based attacks.
These can be huge gusts or sustained wind storms. Wind is typically a
specialised offensive element, good for close to mid-range attacks.
Raiton - Lightning
Raiton, or Lightning Element takes the form of electrical and lightning
based attacks. When used in conjunction with metal based weapons, the
power becomes amplified. Lightning is good for middle to long-range
attacks.
Doton - Earth
Doton, or Earth Element, takes the form of earth and mud based
attacks. These can be walls made from mud or the ninja maneuvering
himself below ground to attack his opponent from below. Earth can change
the hardness composition of objects, making something hard as steel or
soft as clay.
Suiton - Water
Suiton, or Water Element, takes the form of water based attacks.
These can be walls of water used as shields or water formed into large
striking jets. In this regard, Water is very diverse when it comes to shape
modification.
Other Elements
Mokuton - Wood
Mokuton, or Wood Element, takes the form of wood attacks and
defenses. The usage of this elemental style is a hidden technique unique
to Shodai Hokage and others who possess his same exact genes. Mokuton
is formed through the simultaneous usage of Water and Earth styles.
Hyouton - Ice
Hyouton, or Ice Element, takes the form of Ice attacks and defenses.
The usage of this elemental style has been seen by Haku and ninja from
Hidden Snow, however the manga has stated this ability was unique to
Haku's bloodline. Hyouton is formed through the simultaneous usage of
Water and Wind styles.
Youton - Lava
Youton, or Lava Element, takes the form of Lava attacks and
defenses. The usage of this elemental style has been seen by the Yonbi
Jinchuuriki Roushi, who was said to have developed this style by himself.
Youton is formed through the simultaneous usage of Earth and Fire styles.
Shouton - Crystal
Shouton, or Crystal Element, takes the form of Crystal attacks and
defenses. The usage of this elemental style has been seen by Guren. It is
currently unknown which styles are combined to create Shouton.
Jutsu Rankings
E-Rank
jutsu are the general skills every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy. The
students are expected to know these skills before graduating to Genin.
Examples: Bunshin no Jutsu, Kawarimi no Jutsu, Henge no Jutsu
D-Rank
jutsu are Genin-level techniques. These skills will make up most of a
Genin's arsenal.
Examples: Kage Shuriken no Jutsu, Juujin Bunshin, Shunshin no Jutsu,
Narakumi no Jutsu
C-Rank
jutsu are Chuunin-level techniques. Some Genin will have one to two skills
at this level, serving as their "trump cards" to pass the Chuunin Exams.
Examples: Kuchiyose no Jutsu, Nikudan Sensha, Shintenshin no Jutsu,
Shishi Rendan
B-Rank
jutsu are Jounin-level techniques. Chuunin and Special Jounin are able to
utilize most jutsu at this level.
Examples: Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Omote Renge, Sensatsu Suishou
A-Rank
jutsu are Jounin-level and forbidden techniques. Some Jounin will develop
their own unique jutsu from this level to serve as their "trump card" but
these are mainly known to Kage-level ninja.
Examples: Chidori, Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Juin Jutsu, Gogyou Kaiin
S-Rank
jutsu are the generally forbidden or secret techniques known only to one
ninja.
Examples: Edo Tensei, Raikiri
