list of genjutsu
Posted on: April 5, 2007, at 02:38:04pm

Bringer-of-Darkness Technique

Bringer-of-Darkness TechniqueName: Kokuangyō no Jutsu, 黒暗行の術, literally "Bringer of Darkness Technique", English TV "Genjutsu: Infinite Darkness Jutsu"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
Users: First Hokage, Second Hokage (anime only)
This jutsu makes the target think that they are surrounded by total darkness, allowing the user to attack unseen. In the anime, the Second Hokage was the one to initiate this technique. In the manga, it was the First Hokage.



[edit] Death Foreseeing Technique
Name: Shikumi no Jutsu, 死の観覧の術, literally "Death Foreseeing Technique" or "Death Viewing Technique" (Killing Intention)
Type: Unknown
Users: Orochimaru
This jutsu is much like the Temporary Paralysis Technique, but paralyzes the foe by showing them a vision of their own gruesome death. In addition to the paralysis, the enemy is overwhelmed with fear, and can suffer severe mental stress.


[edit] Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain
Name: Mateki: Mugen'onsa, 魔笛・夢幻音鎖, literally "Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Tayuya
Using her flute, Tayuya can make her target feel as if they are tied with numerous wires, restricting their movement. Soon after, their flesh will begin to melt away from their bones, causing great pain and horror to the target. The jutsu must be maintained by the melody of the flute.


[edit] Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique
Name: Magen: Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu, 魔幻・此処非の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique"
Type: C-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Kotetsu Hagane, Oboro
This jutsu changes the appearance of a nearby object or area.


[edit] Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique
Name: Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu, 魔幻・奈烙見の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique"
Type: D-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kakashi Hatake
This jutsu causes the target to see a horrifying vision. First, an imaginary circle of leaves will spin around and envelop the target, falling away shortly after. After a short period, the illusion will begin. This is to make the illusion more convincing, since the user will likely have moved before the illusion sets in.


[edit] Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change

Itachi reverses Kurenai's Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death jutsu.Name: Magen: Kyōten Chiten, 魔幻・鏡天地転, literally "Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change"
Type: Kekkei genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Itachi Uchiha
Using the Sharingan's jutsu-copying abilities, Itachi can reverse any genjutsu back on its original user.


[edit] Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death
Name: Magen: Jubaku Satsu, 魔幻・樹縛殺, literally "Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death"
Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Kurenai Yuhi, Kurama clan members, Sakura Haruno (Naruto: Ultimate Ninja)
With this jutsu, the user can make themselves disappear, allowing them to approach their target unnoticed. Once completed, a tree and roots will grow at the target's feet and restrict their movements. Once the opponent believes that they are captured, the user can then appear above their opponent from the tree's trunk and kill the target. In the Kurama clan filler arc of the anime, this jutsu seems to be quite versatile, with a wide range of variations on the standard nature theme. In addition to the disappearing and tree-growing effects of the jutsu, the user can produce flowers, seedpods, vines and multiple trees.


[edit] Mist Servant Technique

Oboro using the Mist Servant Technique.Name: Kasumi Jūsha no Jutsu, 霞従者の術, literally "Mist Servant Technique"
Type: D-rank, Supplementary
Users: Mubi, Oboro, Kagari
This jutsu creates clones that phase in and out of the ground as if they were made of a blackish, oil-like liquid. When attacked, the clones regenerate themselves. The clones can be controlled to make it seem as if they're throwing kunai. The user can then time their attacks with those of the clones.


[edit] Sly Mind Affect Technique
Name: Kori Shinchū no Jutsu, 狐狸心中の術, literally "Sly Mind Affect Technique"
Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Mid to long-range (5+m)
Users: Oboro, Kagari, Mubi
This jutsu causes the enemy to walk around in circles for hours by making it seem as if they're walking straight to their desired destination. The enemy eventually becomes exhausted after traveling the same path over and over.


[edit] Temple of Nirvana Technique
Name: Nehan Shōja no Jutsu, 涅槃精舎の術, literally "Temple of Nirvana Technique" English "Nirvana Temple Jutsu"
Type: A-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
Users: Kabuto Yakushi
This jutsu causes everyone within a specific area to fall into a deep sleep. From the target's point of view, it seems as if feathers are falling from the sky, which serves as a distraction to allow the jutsu to take effect. The downside, however, is that it takes a fair amount of time to take effect, and any experienced ninja has more than enough time to dispel it.


[edit] Tsukuyomi

Tsukuyomi in action.Name: Tsukuyomi, 月読, literally "Moon Reader"
Type: Kekkei genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Itachi Uchiha
Named after the Shinto moon god, Tsukuyomi, this jutsu is one of the most powerful genjutsu in existence. It is unique to the Uchiha clan and only those with the Mangekyo Sharingan can perform it. When executed, the jutsu traps the target in an illusionary world that is completely controlled by the user. While it only takes a few seconds to complete in the real world, the user can make it seem as if days have passed for the target. Depending on the user's whim, they can either torture their target for days on end, or make them relive a traumatic event over and over. Once the jutsu is finished, the target will not be able to fight for some time, if they don't suffer complete mental collapse.

While the illusion is never the same twice, some elements always remain. The first and foremost similarity is the red moon, which hangs in the sky of each illusion. The moon, in turn, casts a red light throughout the illusion, giving the background a blood-red appearance while the figures within the illusion are solid black with white outlines.

Because the Sharingan is the main factor in executing this jutsu, eye contact is required. When he used it on Sasuke Uchiha, however, Itachi seemed to force Sasuke to open his eyes. Sasuke had both eyes closed prior to Itachi's activation of the technique, but opened them in shock as Itachi used the technique. Alternatively, Itachi may have simply caused Sasuke enough pain to open his eyes, or Sasuke did so by himself, despite how unwise such an action was.

Such a powerful technique is not without its disadvantages, though. Because of the complexity of the illusion and the quickness with which it is executed, an enormous amount of chakra is necessary to perform it.