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|english tv=Silent Killing
 
|english tv=Silent Killing
 
|jutsu classification=General skill, Fighting style
 
|jutsu classification=General skill, Fighting style
|users=Ameyuri Ringo, Chōjūrō, Fuguki Suikazan, Haku, Jinin Akebino, Jinpachi Munashi, Kakashi Hatake, Kisame Hoshigaki, Kushimaru Kuriarare, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Suigetsu Hōzuki, Zabuza Momochi, Chūkichi~anime, Mizuki~anime,
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|users=Ameyuri Ringo, Chōjūrō, Fuguki Suikazan, Haku, Jinin Akebino, Jinpachi Munashi, Kakashi Hatake, Kisame Hoshigaki, Kushimaru Kuriarare, Mangetsu Hōzuki, Suigetsu Hōzuki, Zabuza Momochi, Buntan Kurosuki~anime, Chūkichi~anime, Mizuki~anime,
 
|teams=Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist
 
|teams=Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist
 
|debut manga=12
 
|debut manga=12
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|jutsu media=Anime, Manga, Game
 
|jutsu media=Anime, Manga, Game
 
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As the name suggests, this technique is simply a soundless method of killing an opponent, usually from behind with a blade. Additionally, because the user moves silently, the attack cannot be anticipated and defended against. The user will often slit their opponent's throat, preventing any cry that might give them away. The [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]] are shown to be masters of this technique, and were even good enough to track and kill opponents through sound alone.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 522, page 8</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 7</ref> Some shinobi also opt to use a cover such as [[Hiding in Mist Technique|mist]] or even [[Hiding in Frost Technique|frost]] to rob their opponents of their field of vision and then attack them.
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As the name suggests, this technique is simply a soundless method of killing an opponent, usually from behind with a blade. Additionally, because the user moves silently, the attack cannot be anticipated and defended against. The user will often slit their opponent's throat, preventing any cry that might give them away. Some shinobi also opt to use a cover such as [[Hiding in Mist Technique|mist]] or even [[Hiding in Frost Technique|frost]] to rob their opponents of their field of vision and then attack them.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* Although the name of this technique is written in kanji (無音殺人術), it's pronounced in English ({{translation|"silent killing"|サイレント キリング}}). The Japanese pronunciation of the kanji would be ''Muon Satsujin Jutsu'', which would literally translate to "soundless murder technique".
 
* Although the name of this technique is written in kanji (無音殺人術), it's pronounced in English ({{translation|"silent killing"|サイレント キリング}}). The Japanese pronunciation of the kanji would be ''Muon Satsujin Jutsu'', which would literally translate to "soundless murder technique".
 
* According to Kakashi, this technique allows the user to kill their opponent so quickly, that they die before realising it.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 12, page 11</ref>
 
* According to Kakashi, this technique allows the user to kill their opponent so quickly, that they die before realising it.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 12, page 11</ref>
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*The [[Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist]] are shown to be masters of this technique, and were even good enough to track and kill opponents through sound alone.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 522, page 8</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 523, page 7</ref>
* In the anime, [[Mizuki]] attained the Silent Killing technique when he spent a year in the [[Konoha Strict Correctional Facility]], where his eyes are attuned the dark and damp environment, and can move seamlessly through the darkness, repeatedly attacking [[Iruka]] undetected.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 145</ref>
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* In the anime, [[Mizuki]] attained the Silent Killing technique when he spent a year in the [[Konoha Strict Correctional Facility]], where his eyes became attuned to the dark and damp environment. He was able to move seamlessly through the darkness, repeatedly attacking [[Iruka]] undetected.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 145</ref>
 
* Silent Killing may have been inspired by various Chinese and Japanese books released during the centuries detailing various ways to be stealthy, and how to silently kill another person using various weapons and by targeting vital organs in the body.
 
* Silent Killing may have been inspired by various Chinese and Japanese books released during the centuries detailing various ways to be stealthy, and how to silently kill another person using various weapons and by targeting vital organs in the body.
   
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[[es:Asesinato Silencioso]]
 
[[es:Asesinato Silencioso]]
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[[pl:Sairento Kiringu]]

Revision as of 17:28, 23 July 2020

As the name suggests, this technique is simply a soundless method of killing an opponent, usually from behind with a blade. Additionally, because the user moves silently, the attack cannot be anticipated and defended against. The user will often slit their opponent's throat, preventing any cry that might give them away. Some shinobi also opt to use a cover such as mist or even frost to rob their opponents of their field of vision and then attack them.

Trivia

  • Although the name of this technique is written in kanji (無音殺人術), it's pronounced in English ("silent killing" (サイレント キリング)). The Japanese pronunciation of the kanji would be Muon Satsujin Jutsu, which would literally translate to "soundless murder technique".
  • According to Kakashi, this technique allows the user to kill their opponent so quickly, that they die before realising it.[1]
  • The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are shown to be masters of this technique, and were even good enough to track and kill opponents through sound alone.[2][3]
  • In the anime, Mizuki attained the Silent Killing technique when he spent a year in the Konoha Strict Correctional Facility, where his eyes became attuned to the dark and damp environment. He was able to move seamlessly through the darkness, repeatedly attacking Iruka undetected.[4]
  • Silent Killing may have been inspired by various Chinese and Japanese books released during the centuries detailing various ways to be stealthy, and how to silently kill another person using various weapons and by targeting vital organs in the body.

See Also

References

  1. Naruto chapter 12, page 11
  2. Naruto chapter 522, page 8
  3. Naruto chapter 523, page 7
  4. Naruto episode 145