Forbidden Jutsu are potent abilities within the Naruto universe that are prohibited for use due to their inherent risks. These dangerous powers often result in widespread destruction or harm to the user. Consequently, they are classified as forbidden techniques.
In the Naruto series, there have been numerous instances of extraordinary forbidden jutsu, each requiring skilled practitioners. However, only a select few have emerged as the most accomplished among them.
10 Tsunade Senju
Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, was a formidable ninja during her heyday. Despite primarily being a healer, Tsunade excels in close-quarters combat, making her an incredibly challenging adversary.
Equipped with her Byakugou, Tsunade possesses the ability to employ Forbidden Jutsu, which enables her to automatically heal from any inflicted injuries. Additionally, it grants her an immense reserve of chakra and the capability to endure even severe blows, such as being divided into parts.
9 Sakura Haruno
Sakura, like Tsunade, is a skilled user of Forbidden Jutsu. She has mastered the Byakugou seal and can perform mitotic regeneration and harness the strength of 100 seals. When Sakura assumes this form, she becomes an extremely formidable opponent. Only a medical ninja who has attained unparalleled strength can freely utilize this forbidden Jutsu.
8 Tobirama Senju
Known as the Second Hokage of Konoha, Tobirama was renowned for his mastery of numerous techniques. Throughout his illustrious career, he not only pioneered a plethora of formidable jutsu but also delved into forbidden arts.
Of all his forbidden jutsu, the most notable was undoubtedly Edo Tensei, a technique that allowed him to summon the dead. Additionally, he harnessed the power of Mutually Multiplying Explosive Tags, which he tactfully employed during the tumultuous Fourth Great Ninja War. Yet, it was the aforementioned Edo Tensei that posed considerable complications within the ninja world.
7 Orochimaru
Orochimaru possessed a multitude of skills and an extensive array of combat techniques at his disposal. Additionally, Orochimaru was adept in employing Forbidden Jutsu, with one of his most formidable abilities being Edo Tensei. Through this technique, he had the power to summon deceased beings and compel them to battle on his behalf. Edo Tensei was an inherently malevolent technique, rightfully prohibited due to the immense destruction it could unleash. Orochimaru, using this forbidden power, wrought considerable devastation.
6 Kabuto Yakushi
During the 4th Great Ninja War, Kabuto surpassed Orochimaru in enhancing the Edo Tensei technique, making him a formidable user of Forbidden Jutsu. With his mastery of these forbidden techniques, Kabuto emerged as one of the most powerful ninjas in the Naruto world, presenting a significant challenge for his adversaries. Ultimately, it required the combined abilities of Itachi and Sasuke to ultimately bring him down.
5 Itachi Uchiha
Itachi Uchiha possessed extensive knowledge of various formidable Jutsu, among which were the classified techniques of the Uchiha Clan, known as Izanagi and Izanami, often considered forbidden.
During his confrontational encounter with Kabuto, Itachi skillfully employed the potential of Izanami, effectively overpowering his opponent. This employment of the Forbidden Jutsu established Itachi as one of the most formidable practitioners of such techniques in the Naruto universe.
4 Minato Namikaze
Minato, the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, possessed a broad repertoire of formidable techniques. He innovated numerous techniques over the course of his lifetime, although only a select few were classified as Forbidden.
Amongst these techniques was one he employed to both sacrifice his own life and seal half of Kurama within his son, Naruto. Known as the Reaper Death Seal, this technique stands as one of the most potent forbidden techniques and sealing jutsu in the world of Naruto.
3 Might Guy
Might Guy, a master of taijutsu, had mastered the Eight Inner Gates technique. Despite its classification as a forbidden technique due to its detrimental effects on the user's body, he employed this power against Madara.
Notably, Naruto witnessed the unparalleled prowess of Might Guy, who effortlessly incapacitated Madara even in his formidable 10 Tails state.
2 Madara Uchiha
Madara, known as one of the mightiest shinobi in history, possessed exceptional ninja skills. It comes as no surprise to fans that he had mastered numerous forbidden techniques. After his fierce battle against Hashirama, Madara demonstrated his proficiency in the Uchiha forbidden jutsu of Izanagi.
It is highly possible that he was also familiar with Izanami, although it remains unknown whether he had the ability to utilize this power. Nevertheless, considering his immense strength, Madara undoubtedly ranks among the most formidable users of Forbidden Jutsu in the Naruto universe.
1 Naruto Uzumaki
Naruto Uzumaki, himself, possesses the proficiency in using Forbidden Jutsu. Interestingly, two of his most powerful techniques fall under this category. At a tender age, Naruto acquired expertise in the multi-shadow clone technique, which is considered forbidden. However, owing to his vast reservoir of chakra, Naruto effortlessly executes this jutsu.
Additionally, Naruto is well-versed in the forbidden technique known as Rasenshuriken. Initially, Tsunade prohibited Naruto from utilizing this jutsu, as it inflicted damage on his own chakra circulatory system. Nevertheless, Naruto managed to find clever solutions to overcome this dilemma, enabling him to employ this jutsu without encountering any obstacles.