Different shinobi possess different strengths. Some are natural prodigies, effortlessly perfecting jutsu after a few attempts. Others thrive with a superhuman work ethic, not understanding the concept of quitting. And then there are those with a sharp intellect, masking their weaknesses with superior planning and understanding.
However, some ninja are born into a powerful clan and are bestowed with a Kekkei Genkai. This is defined as an anomaly of that DNA that allows the user to wield unique techniques that cannot be learnt, giving some ninja a serious advantage. Those lucky enough to unlock their Kekkei Genkai often turn out to be amongst the ninja elite.
10 Guren Can Create And Manipulate Crystal Objects To Assist Her In Battle
Guren’s Kekkei Genkai is so rare that few believed it to even exist. Little is known about Guren or her clan, the talented shinobi choosing to join Orochimaru after she witnessed his extraordinary power. The specifics of her crystal release are never revealed, but it involves earth nature transformation and it cannot be replicated using a Sharingan. Her Kekkei Genkai can influence her opponent at a molecular level, causing them to shatter into tiny dust-like particles. Undoubtedly, Guren is formidable.
9 Mei Terumi Possesses Multiple Kekkei Genkai
Blessed with one Kekkei Genkai? That’s a significant advantage. But two? Well, that’s just unfair. With her lava release and boil release, Mei Terumi was destined for greatness. And she delivered, becoming the Mizukage and laying the foundation for historical changes to the Hidden Mist. Her lava release combined earth and fire, creating a substance that can burn through anything. Her boil release combines water and fire to create a killer mist. Combine these with her natural talent, and the Hidden Mist possessed one powerful shinobi.
8 Haku Yuki’s Ice Release Was Almost Enough To Defeat Sasuke And Naruto
Haku’s ice release was the first Kekkei Genkai introduced in Naruto, defined by Kakashi as a unique bloodline ability that his Sharingan was incapable of replicating. With Kakashi occupied fighting Zabuza, Haku released his ice release upon the inexperienced members of Team 7, pushing them to their limits and causing Sasuke to unlock his own Sharingan. Although his time in Naruto was brief, his Kekkei Genkai ensured it was memorable.
7 Deidara’s Explosion Release Helped Him Defeat The Kazekage
Deidara was an exceptionally powerful Akatsuki member who provided fans with several epic battles. The rogue ninja possessed explosion release, combining earth and lightning to form sheer destructive power. If that wasn’t enough, Deidara obtained the secrets to a hidden jutsu and incorporated it into his explosion release. With this, Deidara molded and manipulated explosive clay, allowing him to create flying clay birds, massive clay structures and an explosive clay dragon. Using this power, Deidara defeated Gaara and came close to killing Sasuke.
6 The Third Kazekage Used His Magnet Release alongside Iron Powder, Creating Iron Sand
The Third Kazekage is known as the strongest Kazekage in history. After observing Shukaku’s own mastery over the sand, the Third Kazekage combined his magnet release with iron powder to create his iron sand jutsu.
This technique acted as the ultimate shield and sword, durable enough to withstand any physical attack and strong enough to penetrate any defense. Sasori was particularly fond of his Kazekage puppet, claiming he was the strongest in his extensive collection.
5 Hagoromo Wielded The Rinnegan, Adding To His Legendary Status
Hagoromo Otsutsuki, also known as the Sage Of The Six Paths, was a legendary figure believed by many ninja to be nothing more than a myth. However, he revealed himself to several ninja during the Fourth Great Ninja War, even going so far as to lend them power to aid them in their battle against Madara and later Kaguya. He is acknowledged to be the only individual to truly master the Rinnegan, granting him abilities that include bringing the dead back to life and helping souls return to the Pure Land.
4 Hashirama Senju’s Wood Style Is Unique To Him
It’s a good indicator that your DNA is special when every ninja is trying to steal it. Hashirama’s genetic material was legendary, granting him insane healing abilities and powerful chakra. However, arguably his greatest tool was his Wood Style Kekkei Genkai.
By combining water and earth elements, Hashirama could create an entire forest, build villages and form massive wood structures capable of subduing a tailed beast. Throughout Naruto, infamous shinobi such as Madara and Orochimaru used his DNA to enhance their own power.
3 Sasuke Stands Out Even Within The Strongest Clan
The Uchiha clan are practically unrivalled in terms of power. Thanks to their Sharingan, Uchiha members are granted outrageous abilities, ranging from frightening genjutsu to massive chakra forms like Susanoo. Many of the strongest ninja to ever exist hail from the Uchiha clan, including Madara and Itachi. However, by the end of Naruto, Sasuke had surpassed them all. With his fully mastered Sharingan, Sasuke could control the Amaterasu flames, summon a full-bodied Susanoo, and copy the most complex techniques with little effort.
2 Neji Hyuga Learnt His Clans Strongest Techniques Through Observation Alone
Neji wasn’t supposed to become a prodigy. As a member of the branch family, his destiny was prewritten, his life to be dedicated to the protection of the members of the main family. However, Neji’s prodigious talents meant he surpassed most members of his clan at an early age. During the Chuunin exams, his uncle, leader of the Hyuga clan, was astounded Neji had learnt most of the clan’s techniques without instruction. By the time he was promoted to Jonin, Neji’s skill with the Byakugan was unrivalled.
1 Jugo Possesses The Innate Ability To absorb Natural Energy
Not much is known of Jugo’s clan, their mystery highlighted by their lack of defining name. However, Orochimaru explains that Jugo and his clan possess the ability to absorb natural energy without prior training. Those who intend on learning sage mode must learn how to absorb natural energy. However, this often occurs after hours of extensive training. The downside to Jugo’s power is that it sometimes causes incredible bouts of rage and anger whilst undergoing severe physical changes.
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