Six Paths

is a term used throughout the Naruto storyline. Its deeper meaning is currently unknown, but it is suggested to be terms to describe the wielders of the Rinnegan and intrinsically connected to the use of several Yin–Yang Release techniques. The term has been used in the following contexts:

Monikers

 * — Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, the founder of ninshū.
 * — The shortened form of this moniker.
 * — Madara Uchiha, being the second wielder of the Rinnegan after his battle with Hashirama Senju. Obito Uchiha later adopted this moniker while impersonating Madara.
 * — Nagato, the third wielder of the Rinnegan, was called this by Obito.
 * — Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki is called this in the fourth databook.

Techniques and Weapons

 * — A special form of senjutsu. Users of this technique can also fly.
 * — A heightened state of Sage Mode.
 * — A sealing technique to seal the Ten-Tails into oneself.
 * – A fūinjutsu that is used with the Six Paths Yin and Yang powers.
 * – The moon that is created with this technique.
 * – Gigantic battle avatar created by Asura Ōtsutsuki.
 * – The most powerful offensive technique of Naruto Uzumaki.
 * — The primary technique used with the Rinnegan.
 * — The use of the Six Paths Technique through a variety of corpses.
 * — Hashirama Senju used this term in relation to the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
 * — Naruto used this term referring to the staffs he formed out of the Truth-Seeking Balls.
 * — Fukasaku and Shima used this term referring to Nagato's Rinnegan.
 * — Kabuto Yakushi used this term referring to Nagato's Rinnegan.
 * — Another name for the Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths.

Chakra

 * — Hagoromo's special chakra.
 * — This chakra is used by Naruto Uzumaki to form his Six Paths Rods.

Powers

 * — Sasuke describes his Amenotejikara and Naruto's Truth-Seeking Balls as blessings of this power.
 * — A special power that reinforces eye techniques and other ninjutsu.
 * and — Two special powers that can be used to seal entities like the Ten-Tails.

Other Instances

 * While talking to Tobi about the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation technique, Kabuto Yakushi uses the term to refer to the six bodies Nagato used to fight Jiraiya.
 * After Naruto's and Kurama's fight on Genbu, the fox is sealed by Naruto's Torii Seal and makes an allusion to the Six Paths, saying.