Naruto: The Big Ball Rasengan, Explained

Key Takeaways

Big Ball Rasengan created accidentally by Naruto during training with Jiraiya, exceeding ordinary Rasengan size.
Big Ball Rasengan’s destructive power exceeds base Rasengan, leads to larger impact area and explosion on impact.
Naruto can create variations of Big Ball Rasengan based on chakra type, such as Nine-Tails Chakra or Sage Mode.

As someone who’s spent countless hours immersed in the vibrant world of Naruto, I can confidently say that the Big Ball Rasengan is one of the most awe-inspiring jutsu in the series. Its evolution from Naruto’s base Rasengan to the colossal Sage Art: Big Ball Rasengan is a testament to Naruto’s growth as a character, mirroring his transformation from a rebellious ninja to the Hokage.

The Naruto universe boasts numerous unique techniques throughout its extensive history, but none have been as consistently prominent as the Rasengan. This technique, closely tied to the show’s main character, has more than ten distinct versions, each with varying power levels and destructive capabilities. Among these, the Big Ball Rasengan stands out as one of Naruto’s most potent moves, defeating numerous adversaries throughout the series.

This powerful move is often referred to as either Giant Ball Rasengan or Odama Rasengan. It’s a technique that Naruto has used in almost every battle following his two-year timeskip. Although it appears straightforward, the Big Ball Rasengan hides complexities and boasts several variations, especially when utilized in Sage Mode and Nine-Tails Chakra Mode.

The Creation of the Big Ball Rasengan

The Technique Was Created by Accident

Naruto: The Big Ball Rasengan, Explained

First Appearance	Naruto: Shippuden, Episode 15 “The Secret Weapon is Called…”
Debut Date	May 24, 2007
Users	Naruto, Jiraiya, Konahamaru, Boruto, Koji Koshin

Instead of most of Naruto’s techniques requiring extensive training, the Big Ball Rasengan was created unintentionally. Naruto learned this skill during his tutelage with Jiraiya prior to Shippuden. During their sessions, Jiraiya aimed to teach Naruto how to escape illusions. However, an unexpected outcome occurred as Naruto unleashed a surge of chakra, resulting in a Rasengan that was larger than his typical sphere.

Through this one-off accident, Naruto learned how to release excess chakra and siphon it into his Rasengan, in-turn creating a Rasengan with a considerably larger radius, coupled with an equally destructive firepower. While Naruto initially required a clone to siphon chakra onto his palm to create a Big Ball Rasengan, he later gained enough practice to create a gigantic Rasengan without the help of his Shadow Clones.

The Destructive Nature Of This Technique

The Big Ball Rasengan Can Release a Burst of Power

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but marvel at the sheer power of the Big Ball Rasengan! Compared to Naruto’s basic Rasengan, it’s like night and day. The destructive force and area it affects are on another level. Packed with an enormous amount of condensed chakra, this Rasengan detonates upon impact, causing a massive blast that leaves nothing in its wake. It’s this explosive energy that sets the Big Ball Rasengan apart, dealing significantly more damage than Naruto’s original Rasengan.

As it continues to rotate, its speed and energy will increase dramatically, eventually reaching a peak where its destructive potential is at its maximum.

The Big Ball Rasengan served as a base for Naruto’s Rasenshuriken, since both techniques share the same fundamental principle, but with an extra element – Wind Release in the case of the Rasenshuriken. Furthermore, Naruto’s Gigantic Ball Rasengan is another variation of this technique, with the main distinction being the amount of chakra Naruto puts into the Rasengan for each version.

Variations of the Technique

The Big Ball Rasengan Has Multiple Variations Depending on Naruto’s Chakra

As a diehard fan, I must say, the kind of chakra Naruto injects into his Big Ball Rasengan determines an array of unique spins on this powerful jutsu. The most striking modification comes during Naruto’s Nine-Tails Chakra or Kurama Mode. When he enters this formidable state, he’s able to blend the Nine-Tails’ chakra with the technique, producing multiple Big Ball Rasengans that mirror the mighty Ultra-Big Ball version of the jutsu.

In Naruto’s Sage Mode, t Big Ball Rasengan,” was first displayed during Naruto’s battle against Pain. Similar to Pain’s summoned animals in size, this enhanced version of the Rasengan is undoubtedly one of his formidable strengths.

Users Of the Technique

The Big Ball Rasengan Has Been Used By a Handful of Characters

Although Naruto primarily employs the Big Ball Rasengan, some other characters have demonstrated they can use it, but in a smaller form. Interestingly, Minato, despite never using it during his lifetime, was seen employing it within Tsunade’s Infinite Tsukuyomi illusion. Even though this doesn’t officially make him a user of the technique, given his role as the creator of the Rasengan, it’s plausible that he could have utilized it if he had the chance.

Konohamaru Sarutobi, Naruto’s apprentice, is another practitioner of the Large-Scale Rasengan. Although the specifics about how or when Konohamaru mastered this technique remain undisclosed, he has demonstrated its use a few times in an OVA and the Boruto series. Jiraiya and Koji Kashin are also known to wield this technique, but their employment of the Large-Scale Rasengan has been somewhat scarce in their individual storylines.

In the world of Ninja arts, it’s Naruto who stands out as the master of this specific technique. His unique versions like the Planetary Rasengan and Ultra-Big Ball Rasengan make his take on the jutsu unrivaled in strength. Meanwhile, Boruto Uzumaki has learned the technique in the Boruto manga, leading some to wonder if his version might someday outshine Naruto’s Rasengan. But for now, no one can match the sheer power of Naruto’s array of Big Ball Rasengans.

Naruto is available to stream on Prime Video.

2024-10-04 19:33