These elite jutsus are coveted by ninja across the Naruto universe for their incredible effects in battle.

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A technique that causes widespread devastation may not necessarily be ‘stronger’ than one requiring extreme precision or control.

Uzamaki Naruto in his tailed beast cloak.

Doing so often requires a contract between the two parties, signed in blood.

Here, you could learn which one is better.

Itachis desperate implementation of Amaterasu in critical battles reveals an added dimension to his sacrifices.

A split image showing the Naruto anime vs. manga.

Wreathed in lightning, the user thrusts their hand forward at lightning speed with a precise blow.

The Chidori is a potent one-hit attack that Kakashi and his protege Sasuke both use for assassination blows.

It is powerful and fast enough to easily pierce flesh and even armor.

Itachi, Sakura, and Sakumo from Naruto.

This is something thatSasuke has taught his own daughter Sarada.

The name comes from the chirping sound the lightning makes, like a large flock of birds.

The rasengan is a powerful one-hit jutsu invented by Fourth Hokage Minato.

Art from Naruto Shippuden.

Later, Itachi wields Izanamis recursive curse to shatter Kabuto’s control and resolve.

Think of it like a personal bodyguard deity made of pure chakra.

The catch is that only Mangekyo pros who’ve awakened their eyes can summon Susanoo as their guardian.

The Toad Summons in Naruto.

Hands down, one of the most visual, stunning andimpactful abilities the Sharinganhas to offer.

It takes the form of black tattoos that appear across the users body.

This means wounds will visibly close in seconds, muscles and bones mending as well.

Itachi using his Mangekyo Sharingan to cast Amaterasu.

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Madara was clearly going for drama when he busted out this meteor storm during the Fourth Great Ninja War.

It’s a devastating attack that’s hard to dodge, and also looks pretty impressive as well.

Sarada Unleashes Chidori first time against Jigen in Boruto.

By opening these gates, a shinobi can tap into ludicrous reserves of strength and speed for battle.

We’re talking like fist-through-your-chest levels of power.

Downside is, it basically overclocks your body so much that limbs start disintegrating from the strain.

Minato hitting Obito with a Rasengan during Naruto’s birth.

Small price to pay though.

Might Guy, a master of taijutsu, is the most notable user of the Eight Gates.

Who wasn’t moved to manly tears when he went up against Madara with this technique?

Danzo running from Sasuke after using all his Sharingan in Naruto.

The man was out there red-misting meteors like a champ.

But hey, anything for friendship, right?

The Reaper Death Seal jutsu is important to the plot of Naruto for multiple instances.

Susanoo and Nine Tails face off against Jigen in Boruto.

Using it causes the user to become a gateway for the grim reaper, or god of death.

Although he wasn’t successful, he was able to paralyze Orochimaru’s arms for some time.

Tsunade from Naruto in front of the War arc backdrop.

A meteor landed on the ground from the Tengai Shinsai.

A diragram of the 8 gates in Naruto.

The grim reaper standing behind Orochimaru in Naruto.