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Underrated Jutsu In Naruto + Shippuden That Is Actually A Total Power Move

Even though Naruto Shippuden ended many years ago, some of us still enjoy dissecting the anime and it’s characters rather than watch Boruto. The jutsu in particular is always fun to break down, so for this list, let’s rank the most slept on jutsu in the Naruto and Naruto Shippuden universe that just never got the respect they deserved from fans. From Kotoamatsukami to Body Pathway Derangement, read each explanation for why the jutsu is underrated, and vote for it if you think it should climb higher up the rankings.

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    Kotoamatsukami

    It's pretty common to see anime villains use hypnosis powers, but the Kotoamatsukami amounts to more than swinging a pocket watch back and forth in a memorizing way. The Kotoamatsukami is a near-perfect manipulation ninjutsu that makes its victims believe that they are operating under their own free will, whereas in reality they're being controlled by the technique's user. It's a frightening ninjutsu because the victims have no idea that they're being manipulated, since Kotoamatsukami fills their heads with false memories.

    85% upvoted
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    Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder

    Never incite the wrath of a goddess. While the spirit known as the Thousand-Armed Kannon is usually calm and peaceful, she will come at you with 1000 spirit fists if she's provoked. The Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder is considered to be the ultimate technique of the Fire Temple, and this spiritual ninjutsu delivers a godly smackdown to unsuspecting foes.

    84% upvoted
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    Body Pathway Derangement

    It's surprising that a high-level ninjutsu like the Body Pathway Derangement has roots in medicinal concepts. By giving her own chakra electric properties, Tsunade can pour her chakra into her enemy's nervous system by striking them, rearranging signals that control things like walking and moving around.

    84% upvoted
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    Water Prison Shark Dance Technique

    The Water Prison Shark Dance Technique is a powerful ninjutsu that surrounds its user with a massive dome of water. If that's not enough, the dome can change shape, which insures the user's victims never escape. The ninjustsu proves extremely useful for water-based ninja, such as the shark-like Kisame Hoshigaki.

    82% upvoted
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    Transparent Escape Technique

    While the secret origin of this ninjutsu is pretty perverted, the Transparent Escape Technique is nonetheless a incredibly helpful, yet underused technique. The Transparent Escape Technique allows a ninja to spy on their targets without being detected. It's perfect for eavesdropping on a secret conversation, or spying on half-naked women, as the lecherous Jiraiya did in his youth.

    81% upvoted
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    Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder

    Scorch Release: Extremely Steaming Murder is a deadly fireball-based ninjutsu performed by Pakura. The fireballs that surround Pakura's body act as miniature suns that can evaporate her enemies. Anyone unlucky enough to touch one of these fireballs will have all the moisture boiled out of their body, which leaves them mummified.

    80% upvoted
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    Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven

    The Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven — a ninjutsu passed down by the Hyūga clan — collects all its user's chakras and surrounds them with it like a shield. It functions as a fix for the blindspot brought on by the Byakugan, as it guards the user's chakra points. A ninja like Neji Hyūga can deflect any attack that comes his way thank to the whirlwind maneuver associated with this ninjutsu, which is simultaneously an offensive and defensive move.

    79% upvoted
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    Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals

    Unfortunately, we didn't get to see much of this jutsu because of Haku's tragic passing. But it still deserves more attention. This technique allows the user to create mirrors out of ice and confuse opponents with its multiple reflections. This gives the user a huge advantage as they can travel between mirrors and attack without giving away their true location.

    81% upvoted
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    Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique

    This jutsu allows an Aburame clan member to have thousands of insects colonize their bodies. In exchange for feeding off their chakra, the insects obey the user's every command. While this may sound gross and terrifying, it's an extremely useful technique as these insects can be used for defense, attack, or even reconnaissance.

    82% upvoted
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    Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists

    Don't call Hinata shy; when pushed, she can be as fierce as a lion, as is evidenced by her ninjutsu move, the Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists. It's a high-level, secret technique that greatly increases the destructive power and range of its user. If you're looking to keep your head, don't get on Hinata's bad side.

    76% upvoted