Jutsu

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Jutsu are the supernatural abilities of a Shinobi that define them and set them apart from regular people. Other than that they are performed using Chakra, little has yet been revealed of their execution. Hand Signs are also required for their use, each technique having its own unique sequence. The first Jutsu shown in the series is the Transportation Jutsu, which has been shown teleporting people from the United States to Japan in around half a second. There are currently around two million Jutsu in existence, and more are being developed daily. Each Jutsu is classified into is own rank based on its power, which are, in ascending order, E-Rank, D-Rank, C-Rank, B-Rank, A-Rank, and S-Rank. E-Rank are the most basic types of techniques which are utilized by every Shinobi worth his status. Meanwhile, S-Rank Jutsu are so powerful that Kakashi figured he would be arrested just for showing Matt one within sight of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Taijutsu
Taijutsu refers to physical, hand-to-hand combat. As opposed to Chakra, Taijutsu require a user's physical stamina and skill to perform and can leave the user exhausted afterwards. While Taijutsu is typically used as supplementary battle technique, some Shinobi use it as their primary form of battle.

Ninjutsu
The second type of Jutsu to be introduced is Ninjutsu. This involves supernatural abilities that Shinobi weaponize to do combat with each other. Ninjutsu consumes a user's Chakra and thus can only be performed to a limited extent before a Shinobi needs to recover. There is a wide range of uses for Jutsu, such as both offensive and defensive combat. The two most basic Jutsu shown in the series thus far are: Clone Jutsu, and Substitution Jutsu. Each Ninjutsu utilizes a sequence of Hand Signs, which is unique to the technique being performed. A Ninjutsu can fall under one of five elemental types, corresponding with the user's Chakra Nature. An elemental Jutsu can either utilize an existing source of the element, or create the element from within the user.

Kekkei Genkai
A Kekkei Genkai is an ability exclusive to a particular Clan. Inscribed in their DNA, a Kekkei Genkai can be an ability located in the user's eyes, for example. Kekkei Genkai techniques cannot be performed by people outside of the Clan in which they are present.