Genjutsu is one of the strongest types of jutsu in Naruto, as it not only destroys a person mentally but also physically. It was one of the most basic forms of jutsu, the true potential of which was not revealed until the arrival of Itachi Uchiha. The true power of Genjutsu was truly demonstrated by none other than Itachi Uchiha when he left Kakashi on the brink of death with a single technique.

Later on, it became the norm, as it was used by many notable characters who have proven themselves to be strong. Users of Genjutsu are capable fighters who can change the tide of battle in seconds. They do so by mastering their craft and learning techniques that could end battles in mere seconds. There are only a few individuals who have reached a high level in this article, and here are the individuals who form the cream of the crop when it comes to genjutsu.

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6 Danzo Shimura

One of the Three Disciples Of Tobirama Senju

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  • Strongest Genjutsu: Izanagi
  • Rank: S Rank

Danzo was one of the elders of Konoha and was the one who founded the organization known as Root. He was an evil individual, known to have committed some terrible atrocities against many people, but everything came to haunt him later on. Danzo was a very powerful individual who rose to the top with the strength he accumulated over many years. He used only one type of genjutsu, which was one of the most powerful Dōjutsu in existence, named Izanagi. This Jutsu allows the user to manipulate reality itself and control what is real and what isn't real. This is mainly used for defensive purposes, which was seen during Danzo and Sasuke's battle.

5 Hashirama Senju

One Of The Strongest Characters In The Series

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Hashirama Senju offers his hand.
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  • Strongest Genjutsu: Bringer-of-Darkness Technique
  • Rank: A Rank

Hashirama is known for his insane offensive powers that even Madara struggled to fight against. He is one of the few Wood Style users and also a Sage, which makes him an extremely rare individual. Surprisingly, he is also a Genjutsu user who possesses one of the strongest techniques seen in the series. His technique allows him to rob the opponent of their sight, which gives the victim a similar feeling to dread of the night. It was such an effective technique that the Third Hokage had trouble dealing with it.

4 Shisui Uchiha

The Person Who Itachi Looked Up To

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  • Strongest Genjutsu: Kotoamatsukami
  • Rank: S-Rank

Shisui was one of the most beloved characters and a powerful shinobi. He was feared by Danzo, who called him the strongest Uchiha of his time. Furthermore, his physical strength was second to none, and he defeated Itachi numerous times in a fight. Ninjas of other villages often feared him to such a degree that they didn't want to engage him in a fight after hearing of his presence. Shisui’s strongest jutsu was none other than Kotoamatsukami, which allowed him to control the mind of the opponent. What's more terrifying is that the victim doesn't even know that they're being manipulated, making it almost impossible to break.

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3 Itachi Uchiha

The Genius Who Was A Kage Level Individual

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  • Strongest Genjutsu: Izanami, Tsukuyomi
  • Rank: S-Rank

Itachi was a member of the Uchiha clan who later defected to Akatsuki. He was recognized worldwide as one of the most dangerous criminals and among the strongest members of Akatsuki, if not the strongest. His main weapon was Genjutsu, which he used numerous times in battle, and each of his Dojutsu was extremely powerful. Itachi's most prominent jutsu was Tsukuyomi, which allowed him to trap a user in a deadly illusion. In the world of Tsukuyomi, Itachi could torture his victims continuously, and time in this illusion flows much more slowly than in the real world. Another Genjutsu of his is Izanami, which puts a person in an illusion until they acknowledge their fate.

2 Sasuke Uchiha

The Man Who Surpassed His Ancestors

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  • Strongest Genjutsu: Tailed Beast Control
  • Rank: Unknown Rank

Sasuke, at the end of the series, became extremely powerful and surpassed his brother in all fields. He was already a powerhouse who fought alongside Naruto against world-ending threats. In the war, Sasuke got an even greater power boost, which was granted to him by the Sage of Six Paths. With it, Sasuke's power level reached a new high, and he became equal in strength to Naruto. His dojutsu reached its peak and became very powerful, which even surprised the Sage of Six Paths. This was clear to see when he took control of all the Tailed Beasts with his Genjutsu and also captured them completely.

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1 Madara Uchiha/Kaguya Otsutsuki

Individuals Who Brought The World To Ruin

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  • Strongest Genjutsu: Infinite Tsukuyomi
  • Rank: S-Rank

Madara was one of the main antagonists of the Naruto series, and he rightfully deserves to be given that title. He was a one-man army that decimated the entire shinobi alliance with his might and ultimately cast the Infinite Tsukuyomi. But, he wasn't the only one able to do this, as Kaguya was the first being who achieved this feat centuries ago, which laid the foundation for the ninja world. Their Jutsu, called the Infinite Tsukuyomi, is the ultimate technique, and it affects every single living thing on the planet. It is extremely hard to counter, as it puts the victims in a dreamlike state and extracts their chakra for the God Tree to consume.

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Naruto
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Release Date
2002 - 2007-00-00
Showrunner
Masashi Kishimoto
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    Junko Takeuchi
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    Noriaki Sugiyama

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