Chakra (Naruto)

To put it plainly, chakra is what fuels a jutsu. The mental and physical energies of a shinobi’s body are joined together into stamina, which is internally converted into chakra, the energy source for a jutsu’s activation. The efficiency of this conversion is influenced by the user’s skill. Being able to efficiently convert stamina means a possibility to cast an even larger number of jutsu. In addition, chakra can be used to temporarily trigger some physical abilities. Thanks to this, shinobi can perform superhuman physical feats.
==Summary==
Chakra (チャクラ, chakura) is the energy source from Naruto (Verse). Chakra is the combination of both mental and physical energies, and used to cast and create Jutsus. Jutsus are techniques the Shinobi uses during battles. They can vary from user to user, but it always consist on using Chakra to shape it into different forms and characteristics.
With the basic Chakra control, the user has: Energy Manipulation, Surface Scaling, Aura, Water Walking, Statistics Amplification, Shapeshifting and Duplication.
===Jutsu===
Jutsu literally means "technique" or "ability", and that's the main way to attack the opponent. The Chakra is molded and it creates something new. The user uses his chakra and hand seals to perform a Jutsu. More Chakra doesn't always mean the Jutsu is stronger than the other, it does depend on the efficiency of the caster when manipulating Chakra. A Jutsu can be classified with Ranks, from E to S.
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Ninjutsu (忍術; Literally means "Ninja Techniques") which refers to almost any technique and allows the user to do something they would otherwise be able to do, including the use of weapons. Unlike genjutsu, which makes the target see illusions, the effects of ninjutsu are real. They vary greatly in purpose, with the simplest ninjutsu being used for tasks such as transforming the user or allowing them to dodge attacks. These techniques are often second nature to experienced shinobi, who can use them at will. More complex ninjutsu manipulate the environment or utilize elements, respectively serving tasks such as healing others or manipulating nature transformations.
|-|Genjutsu=
Genjutsu (幻術; Literally means "Illusory Techniques") are techniques that are employed in the same way as ninjutsu, requiring chakra and hand seals. However, the primary difference between the two is that the effects of genjutsu are illusory; rather than attacking the victim's body like taijutsu or ninjutsu, genjutsu techniques create false sensations in the victim's nervous system, altering flow of their chakra and consequently causing a disruption in the senses. According to Gengetsu Hōzuki, genjutsu properly falls into the general category of Yin Liberation.
screenshot.308718.jpg|Jiraiya using his Genjutsu to defeat Pain.
screenshot.5.jpg|Sakura under Kakashi's illusion.
These techniques are often used to create false images or cause pain from a trauma (because the body is induced to believe that this is pain); however, there are several other uses depending on the situation. They are not used as often as ninjutsu because they do not physically injure the opponent, but several characters have made themselves very well known for their great prowess with genjutsu, such as Itachi Uchiha, Kurenai Yuhi, Gengetsu Hōzuki, and Tayuya. Genjutsu can also be used to manipulate others, akin to brainwashing by feeding the victim elusive suggestions, the prime example being Tobi controlling Yagura. However, there is at least one genjutsu, Izanagi, which has the opposite effects of a normal genjutsu, changing reality to illusion and vice versa.
This grants the user: Mind Manipulation, Illusion Creation and Perception Manipulation.
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Taijutsu (体術; Literally means "Body Techniques") is a basic form of techniques and refers to any technique involving martial arts or the optimization of natural human abilities. Taijutsu is performed by directly accessing the user's physical and mental energies, relying on the stamina and strength gained through training. Taijutsu typically requires no chakra, although chakra can be used to fortify its techniques, and dispenses with hand seals most of the time, occasionally making certain gestures or poses, and is much faster to use than ninjutsu or genjutsu. Taijutsu is simply put as hand-to-hand combat.
81bf9c1627b5627722422bff9424b39e.gif|Kakashi and Obito fighting using Taijutsu.
w1erfbhipu2erhbg.gif|Naruto using Taijutsu against Sasuke
6882612-7134927729-177c2.gif|Naruto swaping hands with Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki.
Although it is used by the vast majority of ninjas, some characters use taijutsu almost exclusively like Rock Lee and his teacher Might Guy, both of whom are experts in many taijutsu techniques. Examples of such techniques include the Dynamic Entry and the Leaf Hurricane. The Gentle Fist of the Hyūga clan, however, makes extensive use of chakra and requires great skill in its control. Taijutsu techniques are the right choices for those who want to save time and chakra, or for those who rely on its physical attributes. It can also be used solely in collaboration with ninjutsu to create nintaijutsu techniques.
ff2008eb690a33f5b19e1a896ea2544abd101a78_hq.gif|Hinata fighting Hanabi with the Hyūga Clan technique.
49b1686e2ef7e9b0667ff5ccc551bba0.gif|Rock Lee showing all his skill against Sasuke
Taijutsu grants the user: Martial Arts and Weapon Mastery (Vary; Kunais; Shurikens; Swords (Katanas) and spears)
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==Shinobi==
Shinobi (忍), otherwise known as ninja (忍者), are the main focus and main military power in the series. A female ninja is known as a kunoichi (くノ一). Most come from a hidden village, some of whom come from specialized ninja clans, and will perform missions for a reward. These missions may include: doing manual labor, acting as escorts, collecting secret information, recovering stolen items, carrying out assassinations, etc. In times of war, ninjas gather together to defend their villages and lands. The most obvious characteristic of a shinobi is his ability to manipulate chakra to create and use techniques. The shinobi is expected to be loyal to their villages for life, and all deserters are considered Nukenin, and will be marked for death.
Being a ninja grants the character: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Stealth Mastery, Acrobatics.
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