Naruto Powers Guide: Wood Release vs Hashirama (2026)

Hashirama Senju is often treated like a living benchmark for power in Naruto: a figure whose sheer presence could hold back all manner of threats. Still, his reputation as a near-mythic force didn’t come from mystique alone—he has the kind of strength that earns “god-tier” comparisons. One major reason is his access to Wood Release, a standout Kekkei Genkai in the series.

Wood Release may sound straightforward at first, but it’s anything but limited. This Kekkei Genkai is both durable and adaptable, letting a user restrain a tailed beast and even reshape the surrounding landscape. With that level of capability, it’s no surprise that many ninjas would want it. At the same time, Wood Release isn’t automatically the absolute top power in Naruto, and other abilities can give it stiff competition—especially when the story is looking toward bigger threats.

Naruto and Sasuke are also preparing for a major return in Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, where the challenge waiting for them is framed as massive.

6 Six Paths Sage Mode Is One of the Rarest Abilities in the Series

User: Naruto Uzumaki

Six Paths Sage Mode is exclusive to Naruto. It wasn’t something he was born with; instead, Hagoromo Otsutsuki handed it over. Visually, it can resemble Nine-Tails-style chakra transformation, but the reality is that Six Paths Sage Mode outclasses it in practice. If you’re ranking transformations in Naruto’s toolkit, this is presented as the strongest one he can access.

When this mode is active, it pushes Naruto’s stats—strength and speed especially—into extreme territory. The transformation is also described as enabling him to dodge attacks at light-speed range without much difficulty. Beyond that, Six Paths Sage Mode comes with a wide range of additional jutsu options.

5 Eight Inner Gates Is a Double-Edged Sword

User: Might Dai, Might Guy, and Rock Lee

Eight Inner Gates was introduced during the early stretch of the series’ run. It’s shown as an incredibly potent technique that grants the user staggering power, but it demands a steep price. The ability puts heavy strain on the body, and opening the final gate can even lead to death. There’s also an important requirement: the user must train their physical body extensively before they can properly use the Eight Gates. Because of the intense preparation and workload needed, only a small number of people have managed to master it.

The Mangekyo Sharingan is already framed as a dangerous Uchiha power, but the text also notes it is being upgraded in terms of effectiveness in Boruto.

4 Six Paths Senjutsu Grants Its User the Power of a God

User: Obito Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, and Naruto Uzumaki

Six Paths Senjutsu can be gained by becoming the jinchuriki of the Ten Tails, and that path comes with its own advantages. The ability is described as among the most overpowered in the narrative, largely because it provides total immunity to ninjutsu—while still leaving Taijutsu and Senjutsu as the remaining categories that can affect the user. On top of that, the user can regenerate, which means injuries of any kind are unlikely to halt them.

There’s more: users of Senjutsu can also access Truth-Seeking Orbs, which are treated as some of the best weapons in Naruto. These orbs don’t just counter many forms of attacks; they can also break down or disintegrate anything they make contact with.

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3 The Rinnegan Is The Strongest Ocular Jutsu

User: Hagoromo Otsutsuki, Madara Uchiha, Nagato Uzumaki, Obito Uchiha, and Sasuke Uchiha

The Rinnegan is one of the three legendary dojutsu, and it’s framed as the strongest option among them. The first person known to wield the Rinnegan was the Sage of Six Paths, who used it during the conflict against Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Its powers are described as extreme, organized into six “paths,” with each one serving a distinct purpose. For example, the Preta Path lets the user manipulate gravitational forces. With the Animal Path, they can summon different animals to fight on the user’s behalf. Additionally, each Rinnegan is said to include a special unique ability: Madara’s is Limbo, while Sasuke’s is Amenotejikara. Overall, the argument is blunt—Rinnegan power is presented as permanently superior to Wood Release.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is also said to be giving the five Kage a chance to improve their skill after a disappointing showing in the Fourth Great Ninja War.

2 Tenseigan Is the Superior Version of Byakugan

User: Toneri Otsutsuki

Tenseigan didn’t get much spotlight in the story, which is described as a missed opportunity. It grants the user a special technique called Tenseigan Chakra Mode, which is compared to Six Paths Sage Mode in feel and function. The wielder can fly and use Truth-Seeking Orbs. Toneri Otsutsuki is even said to have forged a blade from the Truth-Seeking Orbs, and once he infused it with his chakra, he was able to cut the moon in half. While Tenseigan might not belong to the Three Great Dojutsu, it’s still treated as far from trivial. In capable hands, it can be used to wipe out entire nations.

1 Six Paths Yin-Yang Release Is an Ability That Can Create Anything

User: Hagoromo Otsutsuki and Naruto Uzumaki

Six Paths Yin-Yang Release is presented as both the rarest and the strongest ability in the entire series. It first appeared through Hagoromo, who combined it with the Creation of All Things to produce the Tailed Beast. Naruto later gained the technique during the Fourth Great Ninja War, and he used it to prevent Might Guy from dying. The ability is also credited with healing Kakashi’s eye and bringing Obito back to life. On top of all that, Six Paths Yin-Yang Release can nullify ninjutsu, making it even more formidable.

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Junko Takeuchi
Noriaki Sugiyama