9 Naruto hand signs that are hard to learn

Sportskeeda Masashi Kishimoto

Power system

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1. Dead Demon Consuming soul

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2. Fire Release: Great Fireball technique

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3. Clone Technique

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4. Lightning Release: Chidori

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5. Summoning Jutsu

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6. Water Release: Black Rain Tiger

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7. Water Release: Water Shark Bullet Technique

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8. Water Release: Four Sharks Rain

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9. Byakugan Activation

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