Six Paths

is a term used throughout the Naruto storyline. Its deeper meaning is currently unknown, but it is suggested to be connected to Yin–Yang Release. It could possibly have a connection with the paths of the Rinnegan, of which, excluding the outer path, there are six. The term has been used in the following contexts:

Monikers

 * — Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, the founder of ninshū.
 * — The shortened form of this moniker.
 * — Obito Uchiha called himself this while impersonating Madara Uchiha.
 * — 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.