Shinra Tensei is the ability to manipulate gravity at the users will to repulse matter away. Depending on the amount of force Nagato puts in this jutsu, it can easily shatter wood, bones, stone, metal, or even some of the most powerful defences. By using this technique as a defensive measure, all attacks directed to the user will be deflected, no matter the size, power or mass; however, it has been shown that it is possible to withstand this technique. The only downside to this technique is that there is a short period when it is unusable after being used. The minimal time period is about five seconds but it varies depending on the amount of power put into the attack.
Shinra Tensei can also be used on a larger scale for massive destruction. Before it can be used however, Nagato must break his connection with all but the Deva Path (presumably to channel all available chakra through it). A massive gravity well is created above the target, crushing everything beneath in a titanic explosion. Using Shinra Tensei on this scale shortens Nagato's lifespan and leaves him unable to use it for several minutes. Konan also noted that large-scale use of Shinra Tensei slows down the recovery rate of the Six Paths of Pain. In the anime, Shinra Tensei is also shown to be used as a protective orb instead of pushing attacks away which is shown in different colours each time its used.

Although Shinra Tensei has almost exclusively been seen used by the Deva Path, Nagato used it by himself in the past when he fought Hanzō. The anime shows Nagato's first use of Shinra Tensei when he protected Yahiko and Konan from an explosion during their search for the Sannin.

Users
Nagato

Classification
Kekkei Genkai, Ninjutsu, Dōjutsu

Class
Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary

Range
All ranges