Best Non-Combat Jutsu I

Naruto is one of the greatest shonen series of all time that needs no introduction. At its very best, Kishimoto’s series boasted incredible worldbuilding, a cast of memorable characters, and a fun power system that made its battles a joy to witness.

However, the battles are just one of the many aspects of Naruto that make it so much fun to watch. Certain jutsu are also used in out-of-combat situations that fulfill many utilitarian purposes and are just as important as combat techniques.

8 Wood Release: Serial Pillar Houses Jutsu

A Convenient Jutsu To Make A House Out Of Nowhere

Yamato is an intriguing character introduced in Naruto Shippuden who wastes no time in wowing fans with a unique kekkei genkai that was only used by the first Hokage. Not only is Wood Release a blast to witness, but it also lets fans catch a glimpse of the First Hokage’s powers to further his legacy.

One unique technique he shows off is the ability to form a house out of nowhere, making missions with him more comfortable. It’s a nice way to make Yamato seem more endearing to audiences without taking away from the power he wields as a Wood Release user.

7 Super Beast Imitating Drawing

Can Be Used To Create Mounts Or Tracking Animals, Among Other Things

• Users: Inojin Yamanaka, Sai

Sai can be a hard character to like early on, especially given how antagonistic he is towards Naruto. However, the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki’s charm wins him over, allowing him to smile for the first time once he realizes that he has friends to rely on.

Sai’s signature jutsu involves breathing life into the beasts he draws on his scroll. While this is useful in combat, Sai can also conjure beasts that allow people to ride on winged creatures and track certain ninjas with other appropriate beasts.

6 Transformation Jutsu

Helps The User Enhance Their Appearance Or Take On The Form Of Others

• Users: Tsunade Senju, Sakura Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki

Transformation is something that fans are familiar with, given its prominence throughout the series. Naruto’s unique take on this technique has become iconic for PG-13 reasons, while other characters have also used the transformation jutsu to great effect.

Akamaru turned into Kiba to bring double trouble to Naruto, Gamabunta turns into the Nine-Tailed Fox to grab onto Gaara’s Shukaku form, and Tsunade maintains a unique version of this jutsu at all times to retain her youth. It’s a prevalent jutsu in the series mainly used for trickery.

5 Medical Ninjutsu

Healing Is Paramount In A Profession Where Injuries Run Rampant

• Users: Tsunade Senju, Hashirama Senju, Rin Nohara

The missions ninja go on are far from easy, with injuries and wounds being commonplace in this profession. This is why a medical nin is a must-have in a squad that goes on a lengthy and dangerous mission.

Sakura and Tsunade are the strongest medical nin in the series, using this technique to heal both themselves and others. Tsunade boasts an impressive version of medical ninjutsu called Creation Rebirth, which is the ultimate regeneration technique that requires years of mastery to use. It heals wounds instantly, making it more applicable in combat than other forms of medical ninjutsu that are generally used outside of battle to heal wounded foes.

4 Shadow Clone Jutsu

Useful In Other Ways Than Just Adding More Bodies To A Battle

• Users: Naruto Uzumaki, Itachi Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake

The signature jutsu of Naruto Uzumaki is used in combat quite often, but that’s far from the only use of this technique. A Shadow Clone can multiply a user’s potential to process information and learn techniques, making it one of the most useful cloning techniques in the series.

Without this technique, it would’ve been impossible for Naruto to master the Rasenshuriken in record time and locate Sasuke during their search. His mastery of this technique allows him to become a fully-fledged ninja and take his first step to becoming Hokage.

3 Izanami

A Genjutsu That Forces The Target To Have A Change Of Heart

• Users: Itachi Uchiha, Naori Uchiha

Izanami is one of the most overpowered genjutsu in the entire series. It’s only fitting that this ability can only be accessed by users of the Sharingan, an impressive dojutsu that is one of the coolest kekkei genkai in the series by a country mile.

By using Izanami, Itachi was able to trap Kabuto in a loop where he would experience a painful and humiliating death over and over again before having a change of heart and accepting the truth deep down in his heart. The appearance of this use is pretty convenient but helps Itachi stand out even more as one of the greatest shinobi in Naruto.

2 Kotoamatsukami

One Of The Sharingan’s Ultimate Abilities That Manipulates The Target’s Memories

• Users: Danzo Shimura, Shisui Uchiha, Itachi Uchiha

Another Sharingan genjutsu that is as impressive as they come is the Kotoamatsukami, Shisui’s ultimate jutsu that he can use to force a different reality on someone without their knowledge. One of the biggest reasons why Danzo is obsessed with Shisui’s eyes is because he wants to gain mastery over this technique.

Shisui’s best friend, Itachi, attains this powerful eye and uses it to try and convince Sasuke to see the light. Instead, this technique comes in clutch when Itachi needs to free himself from the Edo Tensei bonds attaching him to Kabuto, letting him take on Orochimaru’s lackey and remove the Edo Tensei technique, throwing a wrench in the Akatsuki’s war efforts.

1 Infinite Tsukuyomi

The Ultimate Genjutsu Meant To Trap The Entire World In An Illusion

• Users: Kaguya Otsutsuki, Madara Uchiha, Obito Uchiha

There aren’t many genjutsu that cause wars to be waged, which speaks volumes when it comes to illustrating the powers of the Infinite Tsukuyomi. The Jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails with the Rinne-Sharingan can activate this technique, using the moon to brainwash the entire world and forcing them into a perfect illusion with little to no strife.

Despite this jutsu being used during a war, the Infinite Tsukuyomi’s whole point is to negate any conflict, turning it into the series’ ultimate non-combat jutsu. The promises of happiness brought by this mass illusion are false, which is why the heroes fight to avoid this fate and save the world from Madara’s diabolical plan.

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  Release Date

  October 2, 2002

  Studio

  Pierrot

  Creator

  Masashi Kishimoto

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  Naruto: Shippuden

  Release Date

  February 15, 2007

  Studio

  Pierrot

  Creator

  Masashi Kishimoto