Best non-combat jutsu I

Naruto is one of the greatest shonen series of all time that needs no introduction. At its best, Kishimoto's series boasted incredible world-building, a cast of memorable characters, and a fun power-up system that made its fights a joy to witness.

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

8 Wooden Release: Pillar Houses Jutsu Series

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 the Wood Release a blast to witness, but it also gives fans a glimpse into the First Hokage's powers to continue his legacy.

A unique technique he displays is the ability to form a house out of nowhere, making missions with him more comfortable. It's a nice way to make Yamato look cuter to the audience without taking away from his power as a Wood Release user.

7 Super Beast Imitating Drawing

It can be used to create mounts or track animals, among other things

• Users: Inojin Yamanaka, Sai

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

Sai's jutsu involves breathing life into the beasts he draws on his scroll. While this is useful in battle, Sai can also summon beasts that allow humans to ride winged creatures and chase certain ninjas with other appropriate beasts.

6 Transformation Jutsu

It helps the user to enhance their appearance or take the form of others

• Users: Tsunade Senju, Sakura Uchiha, Naruto Uzumaki

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

Akamaru transforms into Kiba to bring double trouble to Naruto, Gamabunta transforms into the Nine Tailed Fox to take on Gaara's Shukaku form, and Tsunade maintains a unique version of this jutsu at all times to preserve her youth . It is a prevalent jutsu in the series, mainly used for cheating.

5 Medical Ninjutsu

Healing is essential in a profession where injuries abound

• Users: Tsunade Senju, Hashirama Senju, Rin Nohara

The ninja missions they carry out are far from easy, with injuries and wounds being common in the profession. This is why a new medic is a must-have in a team going on a long and dangerous mission.

Sakura and Tsunade are the most powerful medical snowmen 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 combat to heal wounded enemies.

4 Shadow Clone Jutsu

Useful in other ways than just adding more bodies to a battle

• Users: Naruto Uzumaki, Itachi Uchiha, Kakashi Hatake

Naruto Uzumaki's signature jutsu is used quite often in battle, but this is 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 have been impossible for Naruto to master the Rasenshuriken in record time and locate Sasuke during their search. Mastering this technique allows him to become a full-fledged ninja and take the first step towards 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 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.

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 he had a change of heart and accepted the truth deep in his heart. The look of this usage is pretty convenient, but it 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 just as impressive is Kotoamatsukami, Shisui's ultimate jutsu that he can use to force a different reality on someone without their knowledge. One of the biggest reasons Danzo is obsessed with Shisui's eyes is because he wants to master this technique.

Shisui's best friend Itachi taps into this powerful eye and uses it to try to get Sasuke to see the light. Instead, this technique comes hard when Itachi must break free of the Edo Tensei bonds that attach him to Kabuto, letting him take over as Orochimaru's lackey and remove the Edo Tensei technique, throwing a wrench into 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 lead to wars, which is saying a lot 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 force them into a perfect illusion with little to no conflict.

Despite this jutsu being used during a war, Infinite Tsukuyomi's purpose is to negate any conflict, making it the ultimate non-combat jutsu of the series. 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 evil plan.

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  release date

  October 2, 2002

  Studio

  Pierrot

  Creative

  Masashi Kishimoto

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  Naruto: Shippuden

  release date

  February 15, 2007

  Studio

  Pierrot

  Creative

  Masashi Kishimoto