Part of what makes Naruto so brilliant is the diverse range of jutsu ninja learn and perfect to aid them in battle. What jutsu a shinobi can master depends on their skill and natural affinity. Some only master a select few, enough to help protect their respective village. Others effortlessly pick up new techniques, adding to their already extensive arsenal.
However, there are those possessing overwhelming talent who are unsatisfied with the techniques of their time. Instead, they opt to create a power more tailored to their capabilities, gifting them unheralded strength. Due to its difficulty, few have successfully created their own jutsu and even fewer have developed techniques that are recognized by all.
10 Naruto Developed The Rasenshuriken & Surpassed Those Who Came Before Him
Unlike his father Minato and teacher Kakashi, Naruto's ninja way was full of roadblocks. He wasn't a natural talent, struggling to learn and perfect techniques that came so easily to others. It must have been tough for the protagonist, being constantly deemed a failure and not initially showing as much promise as either Minato or Kakashi. Both shinobi encapsulate the word "effortless" with no technique seemingly too difficult to learn. However, Naruto was the first to combine his Rasengan with a nature element—something no other ninja could do. With his Rasenshuriken, Naruto's greatness was validated.
9 Sasuke's Kirin Was Developed Specifically To Defeat The Great Itachi
Driven by hatred for his brother, Sasuke vowed to squeeze out every last drop of talent he possessed to bring about his perceived justice. Under the tutelage of Orochimaru, Sasuke's rapid progress resulted in the mastery of countless jutsu.
This didn't satisfy the young Uchiha who created his own technique, knowing it would play a vital part in his battle against Itachi. Kirin is an extremely powerful lightning release technique, taking advantage of flame techniques to create stormclouds that produce lightning bolts manipulated with chakra. Reaching the ground in 1/1000th of a second, few shinobi can dodge it.
8 Kakashi's Chidori Was Born From Failure
Known as the copycat ninja, Kakashi's arsenal of jutsu is impressive. Of all his techniques, Chidori became known as his signature move. After failing to combine his nature release with a Rasengan, Kakashi tweaked his original idea to create a powerful lightning style technique. Chidori is often used to finish opponents, acting as a lightning sword that's thrust into the opponent's heart. The jutsu's speed is so great that it requires the use of a Sharingan to control it.
7 Edo Tensei Was Created By Tobirama & Later Used As A Weapon Of War
Second Hokage Tobirama created several jutsu that remain as mainstays of Naruto. Arguably his masterpiece is Edo Tensei—a jutsu that brings the dead back to the world of the living. More specifically, it sacrifices a living vessel and attaches a deceased soul to it. Although created by Tobirama, it would be improved upon by Orochimaru and perfected by Kabuto. The latter used Edo Tensei to create an army of reincarnated shinobi to aid Madara in his attempt to rule the shinobi world.
6 Minato Invented Naruto's Most Iconic Jutsu, The Rasengan
The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze's contribution to the ninja world can only be equalled by a few. He protected the Hidden Leaf by sealing away the Nine-tails, single-handedly ended the Third Shinobi War, and provided his son with the power to one day save the world.
Additionally, he created the famous Rasengan, a technique only performed by ninja of the highest quality. Naruto would later perfect the technique himself, using it to defeat those who threatened the Hidden Leaf.
5 Tsunade's Creation Rebirth Made Her The Perfect Medical Ninja
As one of the legendary Sannin, Tsunade's skill in combat was legendary. But fighting isn't Tsuande's speciality— it was her medical ninjutsu that was unmatched. As Hokage, Tsunade took on a medical role during the battle vs Pain and during The Fourth Great Ninja War. Her skill saved thousands of lives and effectively complemented Naruto's destructive power. Her greatest technique was Creation Rebirth—an ability that stimulates the body's cell division to heal almost any injury. When using this original jutsu on herself, Tsunade can recover from any injury.
4 Flying Thunder God Technique Was Popular With Several Hokage
Another technique created by Tobirama Senju, the Flying Thunder God Technique is most closely associated with Minato Namikaze. The Fourth Hokage perfected the jutsu and used it so effectively that he became known as the fastest ninja who ever lived. With this technique, both Tobirama and Minato travelled through time and space, appearing in a location of their choice in seconds. Tobirama defeated Izuna Uchiha using space-time, and Minato's victories during the Third Great Ninja War were partly because of his skill with the jutsu.
3 The Living Corpse Reincarnation Granted Orochimaru Immortality
After a life plagued by the death of those close to him, Orochimaru vowed to never personally experience death. The rest of his life would be dedicated to acquiring immortality, something he achieved. With the Living Corpse Reincarnation Technique, Orochimaru can transfer his soul to another's body. But Orochimaru didn't just want any old body, he desired those with the greatest talents, leading him to seek Sasuke. However, he failed and Sasuke killed him—or so everyone thought. If there's one certainty in Naruto, it's that the White Snake won't be taken out so easily.
2 The Harem Jutsu Works Against Gods
A technique that might look out of place amongst some of the jutsu on this list, the harem jutsu, or sexy technique, is nevertheless very effective. Created by Naruto during his early years, this transformation jutsu turns Naruto into an attractive woman, taking advantage of the weaknesses of several powerful Naruto characters. The great Jiraiya fell for it countless times, as did Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. During his battle with the god Kaguya, Naruto used a variation of this technique and transformed into several men, distracting Kaguya and allowing Sakura to land a hit.
1 Sage Art: Magnet Release Rasengan Instantly Seals Away Anyone It Touches
After receiving the chakra of all tailed beasts, Naruto had access to multiple Kekkei Genkai and immediately took advantage. Combing his Rasengan with agent release, the future Hokage developed the Sage Art: Magnet Release Rasengan, a sealing technique of the highest calibre. With this newfound power, Naruto sealed away Madara's limbo—a being who exists in a different dimension. It's arguably the most powerful sealing technique in all of Naruto and helped Team 7 save the world.