Haku's One Hand Jutsu

Haku is a character from the original Naruto Series that appears very early on. He is a subordinate of Zabuza of the Hidden Mist and is incredibly powerful.

One of the many techniques that Haku possesses is the ability to cast hand signs with just one hand. While Sasuke was fighting Haku, he blocked Haku’s attack with a Kunai. With only one hand free one, Haku starts weaving hand signs with only one hand. Kakashi Hatake, an experienced shinobi, is petrified after seeing this and even said that he had never seen anybody do that before.

The Jutsu that Haku casts while fighting is a Jutsu called ‘A Thousand Needles of Death’. Using this Jutsu raises the water around the target in a circular fashion. It is then shaped into thin needles and then shot at the target at incredibly high speeds.

Table of Content

All about A Thousand Needles of Death
Origin and History of A Thousand Needles of Death Jutsu
A Thousand Needles of Death and Other Similar Jutsu
FAQs about Haku’s One Hand Jutsu

All about A Thousand Needles of Death

Name	A Thousand Needles of Death
Classification	Ninjutsu
Nature	Water
Rank	B Rank
Users	Haku

Origin and History of A Thousand Needles of Death Jutsu

The origin of this Jutsu is unknown as Haku only appears briefly before he dies. But given the circumstances, this Jutsu is probably a derived, less lethal version of Haku’s Kekkei Genkai which allowed Ice Manipulation.

To manipulate water into the shape of needles, one requires extreme amounts of Chakra control. This is done by passing Chakra through the needles and then shaping it in the form of a needle.

It is also to be noted that Zabuza says that Haku does not intend to kill Sasuke when he shapes these needles into water. This could mean that the water needle version of Thousand Needles of Death is a less lethal version derived from the lethal Kekkei Genkai which Haku used to kill his father.

A Thousand Needles of Death is never again seen in the Naruto series again, due to it being a secret art that belongs to Haku. It is assumed that this jutsu died with him and served its purpose as a weapon for Zabuza.

A Thousand Needles of Death and Other Similar Jutsu

1. A Thousand Needles of Death

This move by Haku takes water around him and converts them into needles, making him shoot those needles at the opponent. In the Anime, Sasuke dodges this by applying Chakra to his foot and launching himself upwards.

2. Water Style: Falling Needles of Rain

A Jutsu that is signature to the Rainy Day killer in the Boruto Series. A serial killer was on the loose and was killing people on rainy days. The Rainy Day Killer, using his Water Style: Falling Needles of Rain, kills their opponent. Upon entering an area with rain, you are already inside The Rainy Day Killer’s terrain.

3. Hinata’s Water Needle

Hinata covers herself in a water vortex and then with extreme chakra controls, turns the water into needles. She then launches these needles using her Eight Tiagram: 64 Palms Jutsu.

FAQs about Haku’s One Hand Jutsu

Q. What is Haku's main jutsu?

A. Haku’s main Jutsu is the Crystal Ice Mirror Jutsu and it is a highly advanced Jutsu which is also a Kekkei Genkai. This means that this Jutsu is genetic in nature and can not be learned by others if they want to.

Q. What is Haku's Genkai?

A. Haku’s Kekkei Genkai is the ability to use the Ice Element. He can mix the Water style and the Wind Style to create the Ice Style. He also has the Crystal Ice Mirror, which is a Jutsu that is made from Ice Style.