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Naruto anime, shinobi use their chakra power to defeat enemies but they also rely on various ninja tools to enhance their abilities and manipulate the chakra. These weapons often play a crucial role in determining the outcome of battles. Here’s a look at some of the most powerful weapons in the Naruto series.
1. The Kusanagi Sword
The Kusanagi Sword also known as the Grasscutter is a legendary blade Orochimaru wields. This long, straight sword can extend its length at will making it incredibly versatile in battle. Its sharpness is unmatched, capable of cutting through almost anything with ease.
- Abilities: Can extend and retract at will; extremely sharp.
- Users: Orochimaru, and later, Sasuke Uchiha with a variation.
2. The Gunbai Uchiwa
The Gunbai Uchiwa is a non-folding fan made from a unique chakra-absorbing material. Primarily used as a defensive tool, it can deflect powerful attacks and even redirect chakra-based attacks back at opponents. This weapon is famously associated with Madara Uchiha, one of the most feared shinobi in history.
- Abilities: Deflects and redirects attacks; absorbs chakra.
- Users: Madara Uchiha, later Obito Uchiha.
3. The Shakujo
The Shakujo is a staff originally belonging to Hagoromo Otsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths. It symbolizes the duality of power and wisdom, with the ability to nullify any ninjutsu and reflect it at the opponent. This weapon also holds immense spiritual significance and is used by those who have mastered the Six Paths powers.
- Abilities: Nullifies and reflects ninjutsu; immense spiritual power.
- Users: Hagoromo Otsutsuki, later used by Nagato and Madara Uchiha.
4. The Sword of Kusanagi (Sasuke’s Version)
Sasuke Uchiha wields another version of the Kusanagi Sword, which he can infuse with lightning chakra. This enhancement greatly increases its cutting power and speed, especially when combined with his Chidori technique making it one of the deadliest swords in the series.
- Abilities: Can be infused with lightning chakra for enhanced cutting power.
- User: Sasuke Uchiha.
5. The Bashosen (Banana Palm Fan)
The Bashōsen is one of the Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths, capable of generating any of the five basic elemental chakra natures—fire, water, wind, earth, and lightning. Its versatility makes it incredibly powerful, but it has a significant drawback: using it consumes a massive amount of chakra, which can be fatal if the user isn’t careful.
- Abilities: Generates any of the five elemental chakra natures.
- Users: Kinkaku and Ginkaku, later Tenten.
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6. Samehada
Samehada, also known as the “Shark Skin” is a living sword that can absorb chakra from its opponents. Unlike regular weapons, Samehada forms a symbiotic relationship with its user allowing it to fuse with them and amplify their power. The more chakra it consumes, the stronger it becomes, making it a dangerous weapon in prolonged battles.
- Abilities: Absorbs chakra; fuses with the user to boost power.
- Users: Kisame Hoshigaki, briefly used by Killer Bee.
7. The Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths
The Treasured Tools are legendary artifacts passed down from the Sage of Six Paths, each with unique abilities. Among them are the Amber Purifying Pot, which seals targets by hearing their voice, and the Seven Stars Sword, which can cut through anything. These tools are incredibly powerful but require enormous amounts of chakra to use.
- Abilities: Various, including sealing and unparalleled cutting power.
- Users: Kinkaku and Ginkaku, later Tenten, and others.
8. The Yata Mirror
The Yata Mirror is an extraordinary shield linked with Itachi Uchiha’s Susanoo. It can block any attack—whether physical, spiritual, or elemental—by changing its properties to perfectly counter the incoming force. This ability makes the Yata Mirror one of the most defensive weapons in the Naruto universe.
- Abilities: Absolute defense by altering its nature to counter any attack.
- User: Itachi Uchiha’s Susanoo.
9. The Totsuka Blade
The Totsuka Blade, also known as the Sakegari Longsword, is a spirit weapon that can seal anything it pierces into a genjutsu-like world within a gourd, forever removing it from reality. Often confused with the Sword of Totsuka, this blade is feared for its sealing capabilities.
- Abilities: Seals anything it pierces into a genjutsu dimension.
- User: Itachi Uchiha, as part of his Susanoo.
10. The Sword of Nunoboko
The Sword of Nunoboko is a massive, double-helix-shaped sword wielded by Madara Uchiha in his Ten-Tails Jinchūriki form. This weapon was said to have been used by the Sage of Six Paths to create the world. Its destructive power is immense, capable of reshaping the landscape with a single swing.
- Abilities: Massive destructive power, rumored to have been used to create the world.
- User: Madara Uchiha (Ten-Tails Jinchūriki form).
Other Powerful Weapons in Naruto
While the above weapons are among the most powerful in Naruto, several other impressive tools also deserve mention:
- Kubikiribocho (Executioner’s Blade) – User: Zabuza Momochi
- Nuibari (Sewing Needle) – User: Kushimaru Kuriarare
- Kabutowari (Helmet Splitter) – User: Jinin Akebino
- Hiramekarei – User: Chōjūrō
- Hidan’s Triple-Bladed Scythe – User: Hidan
Conclusion
Weapons in the Naruto universe are more than just tools for combat—they embody the legacy, power, and will of their users. Each weapon on this list has shaped battles and influenced the story in profound ways. Whether it’s the sealing power of the Totsuka Blade or the versatile chakra absorption of Samehada, these weapons have earned their place among the most powerful in Naruto.