In Naruto's world, who wields each elemental release type with the most strength? With numerous great options, this is a tough question. Consider Guren's Crystal Release, Mei's Boil Release, and Onoki's Earth Release - which one is the strongest? This list is subjective by necessity, as all five main elements have skilled shinobi with comparable abilities. Kisame stands out as a top water release user, but Tobirama is a strong contender too. Madara can unleash devastating fireballs, but faces competition from other Uchiha clan fire-users. If you'd choose someone else, you're not wrong - many top users have a strong case. Some choices are clearer, like Hashirama as the top Wood Release user, or Pakura as the sole choice for Scorch Release. Vote for the shinobi you think excel in their element, and vote down those who don't measure up.
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Hashirama is the undisputed king of Wood Release. Only those who acquire his cells can use it. He built the structural basis for Konoha. He also used it to restrain Tailed Beasts. Everyone wanted his powers.
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The Uchiha clan shows high skill in Fire Release. Madara Uchiha displays this best. He is one of the series' strongest ninja. His notable Fire move is Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation, which expels flames from his body. Multiple Water Release shinobi needed to damage the fire. Jiraiya, armed with Toad Sage Oil, is a strong Fire user, but Madara wins.
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Mei Terumi is the most impressive Boil Release user, not the only one. While Han and Kokuo use hot steam, Mei Terumi uses corrosive mist. Mei brings a dangerous element. Her technique could eat through Sasuke's Susano'o ribcage, yet Mei remains unaffected.
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Naruto Uzumaki uses what he has well, despite not having as many Wind Release techniques as others. He uses Rasengan, a spinning ball of compressed chakra. He launches this at targets at top speed. Naruto incorporates the Rasengan into everything, making it stronger and more versatile. He fuels everything from Sage Mode to Tailed Beast mode with Rasengan.
Temari can use a fan to tear things apart. Danzo's vacuum attacks are impressive. However, nobody shows the dedication and strength Naruto demonstrates.
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Dust Release, also called Particle Style, is a kekkai tota. This technique combinesthree types of chakra release: earth, wind, and fire. A user encases a target in a cube, circle, or other shape, then destroys them at the molecular level.A user encases a target in a cube, circle, or other shape, then destroys them at the molecular level, using earth, wind, and fire chakra release.
Onoki is skilled, but the Second Tsuchikage gets this ability. Mu used this difficult move and showed he could teach it to Onoki.
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Haku's Ice Release is the first kekkai genkai shown in the series. He is the most noteworthy ice release user. Haku is the strongest. Unlike Kahyō from the light novels, Haku does not depend on the atmosphere. Haku makes his own ice by moving the weather. He uses fire-resistant ice to build a shield that is nearly impenetrable. He uses it as a blunt weapon. Haku creates ice mirrors to travel between locations. These skills exist even though he spent his early years trying to hide them instead of training them.
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Deidara makes Explosion Release. He mixes his explosive clay with lightning and earth chakra to build high-powered bombs. He creates small, weak bombs or giant explosives that destroy everything nearby. His strongest move turns his body into a weapon. This did not help him beat Sasuke.
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We see The Third Kazekage only as a Sasori puppet. He is said to be the greatest ninja in Sungakure history. His Magnet Release skills likely beat other talented users like Rasa and Gaara.
Using research on the One Tails, he made Iron Sand to copy its powers. He magnetized his chakra to control iron powder. This allows him to disable enemy weapons, make his own weapons, and trap puppet users by filling their joints with sand.
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To be the Tsuchikage, you need Earth Release skill. Onoki shows this ability best. He makes rock clones. He coats his fist with rock to break defenses. He changes the ground for his gain. He manipulates gravity for flight or density to crush foes. Onoki can mix Earth Release with two other Elemental Releases to make Dust Release.
This power was enough to cover for his weak physical strength as an old man with back problems against most opponents.
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Storm Release mixes Water Release and Lightning Release. The name suggests weather control, but it involves lightning bolts flowing like water. Madara and Darui use it. Madara is generally stronger, but he does not specialize in Storm Release. Darui routinely performs moves like Storm Release: Laser Circus, shooting multiple flexible laser beams from his hands.
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Crystal Release is a kekkai genkai seen only in Guren. She turns physical matter into crystals. She uses these as weapons, traps, or defense. Guren can turn some Water and Earth Release attacks into crystal. She cannot easily stop Fire, lightning, or wind attacks since they are not physical matter.
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Pakura of Sungakure is the sole known user of Scorch Release; she wins this category. Scorch Release mixes Wind Release and Fire Release. Pakura uses it to evaporate water in a target's body, turning them into a dried husk, provided someone with Water Release, her weakness, does not stop her first.
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Sasuke Uchiha faces stiff competition. The Third Raikage, Kakashi, and A are also great Lightning Release users. We choose Sasuke. Sasuke uses many lightning release techniques, applying them to long and short range attacks, improving his bukijutsu. He uses powerful techniques like Kirin and Indra's Arrow. Indra's Arrow shows raw power, but Kirin lets him use atmospheric lightning, almost bypassing his own chakra use. Jutsu that save energy instead of spending it are rare.
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Many strong water users exist. Tobirama is a strong contender for the top spot. Kisame Hoshigaki of the Akatsuki earns that honor. He fights by flooding areas with water, gaining an advantage. Kisame shapes the water into sharks for attack and travel. He traps foes underwater, forcing them to fight lack of oxygen. He uses other Elemental Release and summoning techniques to boost his Water Release. This guy is an aquatic nightmare.
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Five types of Lava Release exist. Most users focus on one, but Kurotsuchi uses two. Her first use involves shooting large amounts of quicklime from her mouth, then adding water chakra to harden it like cement. With training, she also learns volcanic ash, which burns or restrains targets. By the time she becomes Tsuchikage, she totally masters Lava Release.
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