Hello anime fans! Today, as you’ve read in the title, we are going to talk about the strongest weapons in the Naruto universe. In this discussion, we will not be including weapons from Boruto. As you know, there were many powerful weapons in the Naruto anime, but which weapon is truly the strongest and why? Today, in this article titled ‘Strongest Weapons in the Naruto Universe,’ we are going to discuss them and rank them according to their uses. By the end, we will have our definitive strongest weapon from the Naruto universe. So, let’s not waste any more time on the introduction and start our ranking
We have divided all the weapons into three categories based on their abilities and powers. Here are the categories
- Other Notable Weapons
- Unique And Formidable Weapons
- God tier weapons
Based on this, we are going to use a bottom-to-top approach, and first, we are going to talk about Other Notable Weapons.
01. Other Notable Weapons
01. Gunbai Uchiwa (User: Madara Uchiha, Obito Uchiha)
This war fan is a large, seemingly indestructible object with the ability to reflect and redirect chakra based attacks. Let’s see more about it
- Power: Its defensive capabilities against powerful ninjutsu are significant. Madara could also channel his chakra through it for powerful Wind based attacks.
- Rarity: Unique to Madara Uchiha, later passed down to Obito.
- Usage: madara Used it to effortlessly deflect attacks from multiple opponents and unleash powerful counterattacks. Obito also utilized its defensive properties.
2. Admantime Staff (User: Hiruzen Sarutobi)
This staff, summoned by the third hokage, is incredibly durable and can extend and retract at will.
- Power: Its reselience allows it to clash with powerful weapons, and its extendable nature provides reach and versatility in combat.
- Rarity: Unique to hiruzen sarutobi
- Usage: Hiruzen used it for both offensive attacks and defensive blocks, showcasing his mastery over its manipulation of size.
3. Chakra roads (User: Pain/Nagato)
This is not a traditional weapon, the chakra Roads created by The Outer Path were essential for Controlling The Six Paths Of Pain.
- Power: They transmitted Nagato’s chakra and will, effectively making the six paths extensions of his own body and granting them their individual powerful abilites.
- Rarity: Unique to the Rinnegan user who has mastered the Outer Path.
- Usage: Nagato used them to remotely control his pain bodies, coordinating their attacks and utilizing their diverse Jutsu.
4. Explosive Tags (User: Konan, Tobirama Senju, And more)
We have added two main users of the Explosive tags. This seemingly simple piece of paper inscribed with seals can unleash devastating explosions. Never Forgot Konan. Used six hundred billion Explosive Tags that lasted over ten minutes.
- Power: Their destructive potential can range from minor blasts to destroying whole nation when use mindfully.
- Rarity: Relatively Common, Thought Skill full ninja can use it greatly.
- Usage: Used for traps, ranged attacks, and even suicide bombings, their versatility makes them a staple in the ninja world.
05. Flying Thunder Kunai (User: Minato Namikaze, Tobirama Senju)
Flying Thunder specially marked Kunai are integral to the space-time Ninjutsu of the Flying Thunder God.
- Power: They themselves aren’t inherently powerful, but they act as anchors for instantaneous teleportation, allowing the user to strike from any location.
- Rarity: Unique to the creators and those they specifically trained or equipped.
- Usage: Minato and Tobirama utilized them for lightning-fast attack, defense, and transportation, making them incredibly dangerous in combat.
06. 7 Swords (User: Killer B)
Technically, the Seven Swords are just seven swords, and while they are normal weapons, it’s not the swords themselves but Killer B’s unique style of wielding them simultaneously with his incredible skill that makes them formidable weapons.
- Power: His unpredictable and rapid attacks with multiple blades make him a difficult opponent to defend against. Even with the Sharingan, Sasuke had trouble countering them.
- Rarity: The swords themselves are not particularly rare, but the skill to wield them in his manner is unique to killer B.
- Usage: Killer 8 uses his eight limbs and incredible coordination to unleash a flurry of slashes and thrusts, overwhelming his opponents.
02. Unique And Formidable weapons
01. Totsuka Blade (User: Itachi Uchiha Through His Susanoo)
Totsuka Blade is sealed within the sake jar gourd of itachi’s susanoo, is not a physical weapon in the traditional sense.
- Power: Totsuka Blade possesses the legendary abilities to seal anything it pierces into a genjutsu like “world of dreams” for eternity.
- Rarity: Exclusive to Itachi Uchiha’s Mangekyo Sharingan enchanted Susanoo.
- Usage: Itachi primarily used it as a trump card against powerful and dangerous opponents, aiming for a decisive, non-lethal victory through sealing.
02. Yata Mirror(User: Itachi Uchiha Through His Susanoo)
Similarly manifested by Itachi’s Susanoo, the Yata Mirror is a spiritual shield said to possess all five nature transformations, allowing it to deflect any attack.
- Power: Yata Mirror is invincible, and this makes an unparalleled defensive
- Rarity: Exclusive to Itachi Uchiha’s Mangekyo Sharingan enchanted Susanoo.
- Usage: Itachi utilized it effortlessly block incredibly powerful attacks, showcasing its defensive prowess.
03. Samehada (User: Kishame, Killer B)
This sentient shark-like sword has the unique ability to devour the chakra of its opponents.
- Power: By absorbing chakra, it can weaken enemies and grow in size and power. it can allow its wielder to fuse with it, granting immense strength and healing capabilities.
- Rarity: Unique to the seven ninja swordsmen of the mist, though it chose its wielders.
- Usage: The main use of Samehada is that it can drain the enemy’s chakra. It is a sentient sword and can change its shape according to its wielder
04. Kubikiribōchō (Executioner’s Blade) (User: Zabuza, Suigetsu)
This massive, cleaver-like sword is known for its ability to regenerate using the iron from the blood of its victims.
- Power: Its sheer size and weight allow for powerful, cleaving attacks. The regenerative ability ensures it remains a dangerous weapon even after being damaged.
- Rarity: Only one of its kind.
- Usage: One swing from this sword and your body will be in half and the weight of the sword also allows the user to break any shield.
05. Hiramekarei (Users: Chojuro)
This double-bladed sword can emit a powerful, condensed chakra that takes on various forms.
- Power: The user can shape the released chakra into hammers, beams, or other weapons, offering versatility in combat.
- Rarity: One of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
- Usage: Chojuro demonstrated its adaptability, using it for both offensive and defensive actions with focused chakra releases.
06. Kusanagi Blade (Sasuke’s version) (User: Sasuke Uchiha)
While the Kusanagi is a legendary sword with various iterations, Sasuke’s version is particularly noteworthy due to its ability to channel his chakra, including his lightning release (Chidori).
- Power: By infusing it with chakra, Sasuke can enhance its cutting power and deliver devastating lightning-enhanced strikes.
- Rarity: While the name is legendary, Sasuke’s specific, chakra-conducting version is unique to him.
- Usage: Sasuke utilizes it for swift, precise attacks, often combining it with his Sharingan and lightning-based jutsu.
03. The God-tier Weapons
01. Sword of Nunoboko (User: Ten Tails Jinchuriki Include Obito and Madara)
This colossal sword, formed from the very essence of the Ten-Tails, stands as a prime candidate for the title of “strongest.”
- Power: Its sheer size and the immense chakra it embodies allow for devastating strikes capable of leveling landscapes. It can also morph and adapt to the user’s will.
- Rarity: Unique, as it can only be manifested by the Jinchuriki of the complete Ten-Tails.
- Usage: Obito wielded it to obliterate large swathes of the Allied Shinobi Forces and to create powerful chakra constructs.
02. Treasured Tools of the Safe of Six Path (Users: Main Gold and Silver Brothers, Tenten)
There are many weapon in this category 1. Bashōsen (Fan of All Things), 2. Kōkinjō (Rope of Clarity) 3. Shichiseiken (Seven-Star Sword),4. Benihisago (Crimson Gourd), and 5. Kohaku no Jōhei (Amber Purifying Pot)
Each weapon possesses unique and incredible abilities.
- Power: The Bashōsen can generate any of the five basic nature transformations with immense force. The Kōkinjō and Shichiseiken can extract and sever the target’s spirit word, cursing them. The Benihisago and Kohaku no Jōhei can seal individuals with specific verbal triggers.
- Rarity: Extremely rare, said to have been used by the Sage of Six Paths himself.
- Usage: The Gold and Silver Brothers utilized their combined powers to overwhelm opponents. Tenten briefly wielded them during the Fourth Great Ninja War, though she struggled with their immense chakra consumption.
Conclusion
While weapons like the Sword of Nunoboko boast immense destructive power, and the Treasured Tools possess unique, reality-bending abilities, the “strongest” weapon in the Naruto universe isn’t solely defined by brute force or esoteric powers.
Perhaps the true “strongest” weapon is the one that best complements its user’s skills, intellect, and circumstances. The Flying Thunder God Kunai, for instance, in the hands of Minato, became a tool for unparalleled speed and precision, turning him into a legend. The Totsuka Blade, wielded by the strategic genius of Itachi, offered a definitive solution against seemingly insurmountable threats.
Ultimately, the strongest weapon in Naruto is subjective. It’s a combination of inherent power, the wielder’s mastery, and the specific context of the battle. While the god-tier artifacts possess undeniable might, even a seemingly simple tool like the Explosive Tag, when used with cunning and precision, can be a decisive weapon. The Naruto universe teaches us that true strength lies not just in the tool itself, but in the ninja who wields it.
