Konohamaru Sarutobi is Konoha's strongest Jonin and also one of the main characters in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Thanks to years of practice and an indomitable will, Konohamaru has become a prime candidate for the position of the Eighth Hokage in the series. As the leader of Team 7 and an elite ninja, Konohamaru has displayed incredible skill in Ninjutsu and Taijutsu.
Being a member of the Sarutobi clan, he has some incredible techniques in the store, as is expected of the Seventh Hokage's apprentice, although few fans know that he wields these techniques. Here are 10 techniques you didn't know Konohamaru had.
10 Wind Release: Rasengan
One of Konohamaru's strongest techniques, the Wind Release: Rasengan was invented by him at an unspecified time in the series. Just like Naruto Uzumaki's Rasenshuriken, this Jutsu is based on adding a nature type to the Rasengan. While Naruto Uzumaki ends up creating the Rasenshuriken with the addition of Wind Release to the Rasengan, Konohamaru Sarutobi creates his own variant which makes his Rasengan a lot stronger.
In terms of power, this Jutsu is strong enough to tear through big cliffs and cause large-scale destruction, as seen in several of Konohamaru's fights in the Boruto series.
9 Adamantine Seal: Monkey Yang Suppression
Just like his grandfather, Konohamaru Sarutobi is capable of summoning a monkey in combat. While Hiruzen Sarutobi summoned Enma, Konohamaru's summon is known as Enra. In the Lemon arc, Konohamaru displayed great skill in teaming up with Enra and using his abilities to the very best.
One such ability is the Adamantine Seal: Monkey Yang Suppression which is a Sealing Jutsu. Unfortunately, this Jutsu doesn't seem to be powerful enough as Konohamaru's target was able to break through it pretty easily.
8 Big Ball Rasengan
Konohamaru was taught to use the Rasengan by none other than Naruto Uzumaki himself. Initially, the young Sarutobi ninja required the use of a shadow clone to make this technique work, although, over time, his control over it increased to the point where he could create one without having to rely on a shadow-clone's assistance.
Furthermore, Konohamaru has displayed great skill in using the Rasengan and has managed to take this Jutsu to the next level by making it even stronger, creating the Big Ball Rasengan in the process. Undoubtedly, Konohamaru is likely going to have other versions of the Rasengan up his sleeve as well.
7 Fire Release: Ash Pile Burning
One of Asuma Sarutobi's Jutsu, Ash Pile Burning is a Fire Release Jutsu that employs the use of chakra infused gun-powder, which can then be ignited by the user. Once set off, it causes severe burns to the target. Being Asuma's nephew, Konohamaru Sarutobi took it upon himself to carry his legacy by learning this Jutsu for himself.
While the manga doesn't depict Konohamaru making use of this Jutsu, in the anime, he's seen using this in his fight against Naruto Uzumaki, and as expected, he pulls it off spectacularly. Needless to say, Konohamaru has proven to be a master at Fire style Jutsu.
6 Fire Style: Blazing Meteors
The Sarutobi clan specializes in Fire style techniques, as does Konohamaru Sarutobi, who is one of the strongest members of this clan. Among a plethora of his Fire style Jutsu is the Fire Style: Blazing Meteors Jutsu.
Akin to the Great Fireball Jutsu, this technique requires Konohamaru Sarutobi to create fireballs, although instead of Jutsu one large fireball, Konohamaru shoots multiple smaller fireballs which are guided towards the target. The exact rank of this Jutsu remains unknown, but as it appears to be a lethal Jutsu regardless.
5 Fire Release: Dragon Flame Bullet
Another one of the Sarutobi clan's Jutsu, the Fire Release: Dragon Flame Bullet was first used by Hiruzen Sarutobi in the Naruto series. After him, Konohamaru Sarutobi is the only canon user of this Jutsu, implying that this Jutsu is something that the members of this clan specialize in. Other than these two, Kakashi and Jiraiya also seem to be able to use it, although just in games.
This technique is extremely powerful and it lets the user breathe out a dragon-shaped fire blast towards the target. As expected, this Jutsu is extremely powerful as proven by both Konohamaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
4 Multiple Shadow-clone Jutsu
One of Naruto Uzumaki's signature Jutsu, the multiple shadow-clone technique was first introduced at the beginning of the series. This Jutsu is a powerful A-Rank forbidden Jutsu and it lets the user clone their bodies several times by splitting their chakra equally among the clones.
As evident from its high-rank, Konohamaru Sarutobi is one of its few users and has mastered the usage of this technique, just like his mentor. In the Naruto series, Konohamaru made use of this technique a few times, which indicates that he possesses a huge chakra pool.
3 Sealing Technique: Release
Sealing Technique: Release is a Jutsu that could quite possibly be unique to Konohamaru Sarutobi. This technique was revealed by him during his short fight against Kashin Koji of Kara. When used, it lets him undo any Sealing Jutsu put on him. According to Konohamaru Sarutobi, he carries this Jutsu on his body all the time as a precautionary measure.
Not only does this display his cautious nature, but it also does a great job of depicting how intelligent Konohamaru Sarutobi is as a shinobi. Indeed, he's one of Konoha's strongest who will only continue to get better with time.
2 Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu
The Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu works on the same principle as the Shadow Clone Jutsu with the only difference being that instead of the person using the Jutsu, it is the thrown shuriken that's being replicated several times. In combat, this Jutsu has proven to be extremely useful.
The likes of Hiruzen Sarutobi, Konohamaru Sarutobi, Orochimaru among others have been seen making use of this Jutsu. When exactly Konohamaru mastered this Jutsu is not known, but it serves as an indication of Konohamaru's versatility as a shinobi.
1 Summoning: Gamagoro
As mentioned earlier, Konohamaru Sarutobi has his own summon in Enra. However, Enra isn't the only thing that he's been seen summoning. In Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Konohamaru has shown the ability to summon his personal toad, named Gamagoro as well. Although he hasn't used Gamagoro in battle, their team is likely going to be very powerful.
Interestingly, Konohamaru being able to summon Gamagoro implies that he's signed a summoning contract with the Toads of Mount Myoboku and possibly been there, which could mean that he's capable of using the Toad Sage Mode as well.