The World of Naruto Part One: Chakra

Top left: Naruto in demon fox cloak Top right: Demon fox's chakra Far left: Element Chart Near left:Chakra System

Chakra is a key component of the Naruto world. It is the invisble energy force flowing through all living things. It can be harnessed by ninja to perform jutsu. The chakra system is invisible to the naked eye, but can be seen by users of the Byakugan. If a human uses all their chakra there is a good chance they will die. Chakra also comes in different elements. Each individual has an affinity for a

certain type of chakra element. There are five types of elemental chakra, fire, wind, lightning, earth, and water. Each element has a strength and weakness against another element. For example fire is strong against wind, but is weak against water. A person with a certain type of elemental chakra is able to perform high level jutsu of the same element. Some elements are mixtures of two basic elements. For example wood is a mixture of earth and water, while ice is an element made of wind and water.

Some people, like Naruto and Gaara who have tailed beasts in their bodies, sometimes are able to call upon the beasts' incredible unlimited chakra. This gives the person unbelievable strength and enhances the person's normal abilities. However they have absolutely no control over the power, and sometimes it appears against the person's will. During the state when the person has the chakra of the beast, they might kill allies and enemies since they have lost control over their own bodies.