But Naruto never does anything by half measure. He doesn’t give half-hearted emotional gut-punches or half-hearted rivalries, nor does he bring jutsu so over-the-top that they almost rewrite the laws of reality. But perhaps the biggest debate to wrack the fandom has ever been which jutsu are the most powerful, and so, no surprise when fans continue to discuss it with a universe packed to the brim with mind-blowing techniques, from early-stage fireballs to endgame powers that shake dimensions. And here it is: the 15 strongest jutsu in Naruto, in order from extremely powerful to downright game-breaking.
15. Summoning Jutsu
Emergency call? Shinobi style. This technique enables the user to call out giant, intelligent creatures, such as toads, snakes, and slugs, which they could use in fighting. For example, remember Naruto’s Gamabunta or Orochimaru’s Manda? These are massive beasts with their sense of reasoning. It is a highly chakra-intensive move, and the creature to be called out has to want to help you, which is not a given. But when they do, it’s every game-changer.
14. Crystal Ice Mirrors
Haku gave us an early taste of just how creative and terrifying jutsu could get. His ice mirror technique traps opponents in a dome of mirrors, letting him bounce around at blind speeds—so fast, the manga says it’s basically light-speed. It’s nearly impossible to react to unless you’ve got something crazy up your sleeve, like Nine-Tails chakra. Weak to fire, sure, but it’s still one of the flashiest and deadliest early-series techniques.
13. Chidori (and Its Variants)
Kakashi’s lightning-tipped piercing punch became Sasuke’s favorite power move in short order. It’s quick, lethal, and flashy as all get out—and it transitions into attacks such as Chidori Stream and Senbon. The bad news? Without a Sharingan, the speed and tunnel vision make it nearly suicidal. But when you hear that distinctive chirping noise, someone’s getting dropped.
12. Rasengan (and Its Variants)
Mastered by Minato and pushed to absurd extremes by Naruto, the Rasengan is unbridled chakra destruction in a swirling ball. It requires no hand signs, but it requires ridiculous control. Naruto’s additions—particularly Rasenshuriken—are what make it go from powerful to terrifying, tearing apart foes at a cellular level. In straight-up clash-of-titans fights, Rasengan usually emerges victorious.
11. Boil Release: Skilled Mist Technique
The Fifth Mizukage doesn’t mess around. This jutsu allows her to exhale a cloud of acid that melts anything in its wake—armor, jutsu shields, even Madara’s Susanoo. The catch? It hits friends as well if not used properly. Nevertheless, it’s one of the deadliest area attacks in the series.
10. Izanagi and Izanami
These prohibited Uchiha jutsu more or less cheat reality. Izanagi allows the wielder to reverse death and injury for a couple of seconds, rewriting destiny itself. Izanami, meanwhile, keeps enemies in an infinite time loop until they accept the reality of their predicament. The cost? You blind yourself in one eye. But rewriting fate has a price.
9. Kamui
Space-time ninjutsu doesn’t come much better than this. Kamui allows people like Kakashi and Obito to phase out of reality or transmit pieces of other individuals to another dimension. It’s the ultimate offense, defense, and getaway strategy all in one. The catch is enormous chakra drain—and it’ll rip your eyes out if done excessively.
8. Reaper Death Seal
This one’s as conclusive as it comes. The Reaper Death Seal brings in a real Shinigami to pull the target’s soul out—at the expense of your own life. Both the Third and Fourth Hokage employed this during their death throes. It’s not a jutsu you survive from, but it ensures your adversary doesn’t either.
7. Eight Gates Released Formation
This taijutsu change makes Might Guy a human nuke. Flipping open all Eight Gates unleashes power and speed that even people like Madara can’t dismiss. The price? The last gate incinerates your life force. It’s the ultimate do-or-die maneuver, and Guy’s fierce rampage on Madara remains one of Naruto’s most breathtaking moments.
6. Tsukuyomi
Itachi’s Tsukuyomi is a psychological sledgehammer. With a single glance, he traps victims in an illusion where he controls time, space, and suffering. Seconds in the real world feel like days of torment inside. Only the toughest minds—and maybe Naruto’s insane willpower—can resist this one.
5. Amaterasu
Need to incinerate something? Amaterasu’s got your back. This Mangekyo Sharingan dojutsu releases black flames that don’t cease burning until the victim is burned to a crisp. It’s almost impossible to put out, and hardly any shinobi can withstand it. Killer, relentless, and is-probably-haunting-your-nightmares cool.
4. Edo Tensei (Impure World Reincarnation)
Orochimaru’s infamous forbidden technique allows you to revive the dead—almost unbeatable, with limitless chakra, and at your beck and call. Kabuto honed it to a fine art, transforming the Fourth Great Ninja War into a worst-case scenario in history. If creating an army of legendary ninja isn’t overpowered, then nothing is.
3. Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu (Dust Release)
This jutsu breaks down things literally on the molecular level. Employed by the Tsuchikage, it solidifies a shape (often a pillar or cube) and dismantles whatever’s trapped inside. There is no defense against it unless you have teleportation or can phase out. It’s deadly, accurate, and downright terrifying.
2. Susanoo
The Uchiha clan’s ultimate trump card. Susanoo is a massive, chakra-armored warrior avatar with near-impenetrable defense and devastating offense. Whether it’s Itachi’s sealing sword or Madara’s mountain-splitting version, each Susanoo reflects the power and personality of its user. Only Mangekyo users with both eyes can summon it, making it a rare—but monstrous—technique.
1. Sage Art Wood Release: True Several Thousand Hands
Hashirama Senju wasn’t nicknamed the God of Shinobi for nothing. This absurd jutsu creates a literal mountain-sized statue with thousands of arms that can overbear even the likes of Kurama and flawless Susanoo. It’s the epitome of overkill, and there simply isn’t anything bigger than the sheer scale of this technique.
From subtle deceptions to planet-shattering finishers, Naruto’s jutsu are more than flashy strikes—they’re a fundamental aspect of what makes the series a legend. These moves characterized characters, decided the outcome of fights, and provided fans with limitless ammunition for arguments. No matter if you’re a strategic fan, a fan of spectacle, or simply a fan of raw destructive power, there’s a jutsu to suit your taste.