All great anime characters have their signature moves, but Naruto Uzumaki had a whole range of game-changing jutsus. Naruto began his career as a class failure who couldn’t even use a basic technique like the Clone Jutsu. But by the time the story reached its ending, he was able to use attacks that would challenge god-like beings.
Masashi Kishimoto kept developing Naruto’s technique arsenal over time, and each new jutsu pushed him further away from ordinary shinobi. Reflecting on the anime 24 years later, here is the list of 10 jutsus that made Naruto seem almost unfairly powerful.
1. Shadow Clone Jutsu Made Naruto Way Too Broken
Naruto’s journey truly began with the Shadow Clone Jutsu. After stealing the Scroll of Seals in Episode 1, he overwhelmed Mizuki with hundreds of clones and finally earned Iruka’s respect. It was an unforgettable start, but the true value of this jutsu wasn’t revealed until much later.
What made this technique so broken was its hidden advantage. Every clone returned its memories and experience after disappearing, allowing Naruto to train hundreds of times faster than everyone else. That shortcut helped him master difficult techniques like the Rasenshuriken during the Akatsuki Suppression Mission and later improve Sage Mode. Most shinobi had to spend years training, while Naruto could compress months of work into days. No other jutsu had a bigger impact on his growth.
2. Rasengan Became Naruto’s Signature Attack
Naruto using Rasengan. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Jiraiya introduced the Rasengan while searching for Tsunade, and it quickly became Naruto’s trademark move. Learning it wasn’t easy, but Naruto found his own creative solution by using a Shadow Clone to help control the chakra.
The best thing about the Rasengan is that it never became outdated. Kishimoto kept building on the same technique instead of replacing it with something new every arc. Whether Naruto was fighting Kabuto, Pain, Obito, or even stronger enemies during the Fourth Great Ninja War, the Rasengan always found a way to stay relevant. Very few anime heroes have one attack that remains useful from beginning to end.
3. Rasenshuriken Changed Naruto’s Fighting Style Forever
Rasenshuriken is a highly advanced jutsu that requires wind chakra nature manipulation. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
The Wind Release: Rasenshuriken was the first attack that truly showed Naruto had reached another level. He perfected the move after his training with Kakashi and Yamato and used it successfully against Kakuzu in the Akatsuki Suppression Mission.
Unlike the normal Rasengan, this attack damaged an enemy at the cellular level. Tsunade even warned Naruto that using it at close range was hurting his own body. This problem solved itself once Naruto learned to use Sage Mode and throw the Rasenshuriken from a distance during the Pain Assault arc. From that point on, Naruto became dangerous at both close and long range, making him far harder to stop.
4. Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan Crushed Powerful Enemies
Naruto using Big Ball Rasengan. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
The Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan proved that a stronger Rasengan could still surprise fans. Instead of creating a completely new technique, Kishimoto simply made Naruto’s signature move even bigger and more destructive.
By the Fourth Great Ninja War, attacks like this had become normal for Naruto. While many powerful shinobi relied on a single ultimate move, Naruto kept unlocking stronger versions of the same jutsu. It showed just how much his chakra reserves had grown compared to almost everyone else in the series.
5. Magnet Release Rasengan Could Even Seal Foes
Naruto in his Six Paths Sage Mode, utilizing the Magnet Release Rasengan technique. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Naruto received Shukaku’s chakra during the Fourth Great Ninja War, giving him access to Magnet Release Rasengan. He famously used it against Madara Uchiha‘s Limbo clone, adding a sealing effect to one of his strongest attacks.
This is where Naruto’s arsenal started feeling almost unfair. The Rasengan was already one of the best close-range jutsu in the series, but now it could also help restrain powerful enemies. Kishimoto didn’t just increase its damage. He made it more useful in battle, giving Naruto answers to problems that most shinobi could never solve.
6. Lava Release Rasenshuriken Burned Through Enemies
Madara is being attacked by Naruto’s Lava Release Rasenshuriken in Naruto Shippuden. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
After receiving chakra from Son Goku, the Four-Tails, Naruto unlocked Lava Release Rasenshuriken. He used the technique against Madara during the final stages of the Fourth Great Ninja War.
This attack highlighted how much Naruto had changed since the beginning of the series. Most ninja spent their lives mastering one chakra nature. Naruto suddenly gained access to multiple advanced chakra releases through the Tailed Beasts. That massive jump in power made him feel far removed from nearly everyone else fighting on the battlefield.
7. Tailed Beast Ball Rasenshuriken Was Almost Unstoppable
Naruto in his Six Paths Sage Mode utilizing Truth-Seeking Balls to create multiple Tailed Beast Ball Rasenshurikens. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Combining a Rasenshuriken with a Tailed Beast Ball sounded impossible, but Naruto made it happen after fully working together with Kurama during the war. The result was one of the most destructive attacks he ever used.
This jutsu perfectly showed how Kishimoto kept stacking powerful abilities on top of each other. The Rasenshuriken was already devastating on its own, while the Tailed Beast Ball was one of the strongest attacks available to a Jinchuriki. Putting them together created an attack that very few characters could realistically survive.
8. Planetary Rasengan Hit With Incredible Force
Naruto using the Planetary Rasengan technique. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Planetary Rasengan looked different from Naruto’s earlier attacks because it used one large Rasengan surrounded by several smaller ones. The combined impact made it much harder for opponents to escape.
The move also reflected Naruto’s fighting style by the end of the series. He was no longer relying on simple power alone. His attacks had become more creative while still hitting harder than ever. It was another reminder that Kishimoto kept finding new ways to improve Naruto’s favorite technique without making it feel repetitive.
9. Summoning Jutsu Gave Naruto Giant Toad Allies
Naruto summoning Gamabunta, accompanied by fellow toads Gamahiro and Gamaken. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Naruto first mastered the Summoning Jutsu during his training with Jiraiya before calling Gamabunta in the battle against Gaara during the Konoha Crush arc. It was one of the earliest signs that Naruto could fight opponents far stronger than himself.
Having giant toads on his side completely changed the balance of many battles. Gamabunta wasn’t just a summon. He was a powerful ally capable of standing against giant beasts and helping Naruto survive impossible situations. Very few young shinobi had access to support on that level.
10. Sexy Jutsu Was More Useful Than Anyone Expected
Naruto tries to distract Kaguya Otsutsuki. | Credit: Studio Pierrot
Almost every fan laughed the first time Naruto used Sexy Jutsu against the Third Hokage. It looked like nothing more than a funny prank that matched his mischievous personality.
Then Kishimoto surprised everyone years later. During the battle against Kaguya Otsutsuki in the Fourth Great Ninja War, Naruto’s Reverse Harem Jutsu briefly distracted the series’ strongest villain and created an opening for Team 7. It was a hilarious moment, but it also proved an important point. Naruto never stopped using creativity, even after becoming one of the most powerful shinobi in history.
TitleAnime Rating (IMDb)Naruto8.4 / 10Naruto Shippuden8.7 / 10
Now the big question: Which of these jutsus do you think made Naruto the most overpowered? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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