Water Release

The techniques that allow for the user to to manipulate their water chakra-nature for Water Release Ninjutsu. Water Ninjutsu is common among Kirigakure ninja from the Land of Water. Water Release ninjutsu is commonly affiliated with the Bird hand seal.

The water element has very compatible and diverse "Shape Transformation". Whether it is in the form of a fog for masking your form, or to trap someone in a tsunami, its auxiliary capability is very high. Water Release attacks can take the form of mostly walls of water or water in the shape of sea creatures. Water Release techniques are the second common element seen in the series.

To use Water Release techniques, it is necessary for the user to perform them near a large mass of water (for example near a lake or river). Although there are exceptions such as Akatsuki's member, Kisame Hoshigaki (who creates a mass of water on his own because of his incredibly high chakra levels) and Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage.

A water ninjutsu is strong against a fire ninjutsu of the same rank, but will naturally be overcome by a earth Ninjutsu with the same rank.