Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-31781841-20170420035030/@comment-734582-20170420075114

SovereignKage wrote: My answer: Shadow Clones, but only when used by a high-chakra shinobi like Naruto. And this is all due to the training regimen Kakashi created, using Shadow Clones to spread out and train in multiple ways. I would argue that that is basically the least impressive part of the Shadowclone. Also, Naruto's problem with learning is why he needed the regimen at all, since Sasuke learned his Lightning Release in a matter of days with no clones whatsoever, showing the skill gap.

No, the true strength of Shadowclone is simply that you can be in more places than one, to do things without risk to the main body. Need to scout in dangerous territory? Send a clone. Need to attack a person from multiple directions? Send clones. Need to do shopping but you're at work all day? Send a clone. You could use clones to test an opponent's tactics and jutsu, you can use clones to supervise armies or whatever. The possibilities are endless.

SovereignKage wrote: what is the greatest jutsu in the series? Interpret this as you see fit to answer: the most powerful, the most skillful, the most useful. I can think of a few more, though i must admit i'm a fan of basic ninjutsu with clear strengths and clear weaknesses.

The Rasengan IMHO is one of the best since (at least in theory, it was fumbled with too much) since it's a really versatile ninjutsu. At least, if used properly. Elemental effects i imagine should be able to adjust the properties of the jutsu to fit whatever attack profile you need. IE Wind release to throw it, or Fire release to add damage, or Lightning release (i imagine) to add piercing damage. Use rasengan for non-lethal takedowns, Big Ball Rasengan to destroy your opponents, Planetary Rasengan for a powerful directed burst, Rasenshuriken for grand cutting power, etc etc etc.