Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-890307-20161205161301/@comment-30426414-20161228172042

Thekillman wrote: For me it depends. I prefer taijutsu users with specific and effective ninjutsu. IE Kakashi, who uses specific ninjutsu for specific ends (Hiding like a mole, earth wall) but otherwise relies on Taijutsu and a clear finisher (chidori).

Exactly, and I know its rare to find ninja that specialize in all 3 areas but those that mix ninjutsu and taijutsu, but more heavily on taijutsu are also the most intriguing to watch. There are also some ninja like gaara and oonoki that rely on ninjutsu alone and its still cool but most times ninjutsu reliant ninja are quite boring. Of course taijutsu alone is cool too.

Compare and contrast someone like Kakuzu, who's style is "spam high power techniques with no clear distinction until the enemy dies". I like Hidan for his weirder powers like his extending hands, not his elemental techniques.

I would classify kakazu as one that mixes ninjutsu and taijutsu. Up until he entered his final form he was utilizing both methods of fighting.