TLDR;
This video explores the numerical equivalent of chakra in the Naruto universe, drawing parallels with the Nen system from Hunter x Hunter to establish a base value and calculate chakra reserves and consumption for various characters and techniques. It addresses the lack of a base value for chakra in Naruto by using the databooks and comparative values, combined with the concept of Nen from Hunter x Hunter, to estimate chakra levels and costs of techniques.
- Establishes a base chakra value for young Naruto by referencing the Nen system from Hunter x Hunter.
- Calculates chakra reserves for various characters like Kakashi, Sasuke, and Itachi based on databook stats and in-universe statements.
- Estimates the chakra cost of techniques such as Chidori, Fireball Jutsu, Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu, and Susanoo.
- Determines Naruto's chakra levels with Sage Mode and Kurama, comparing them to elite shinobi.
Introduction: Measuring Chakra in Naruto [0:00]
The video aims to quantify chakra in the Naruto universe, addressing the challenge of the series lacking a defined base value despite frequent mentions of relative chakra amounts. The presenter notes that while multipliers and comparative values are given, such as Naruto having twice the chakra of a jonin or Kurama having 100 times more, there's no initial benchmark. The video seeks to resolve this by examining ability stats from the databooks and drawing inspiration from the Nen system in Hunter x Hunter, which Kishimoto used as a base for chakra.
Establishing a Base Chakra Value [0:55]
The video addresses the problem of the Naruto universe lacking a base chakra value. It uses the databooks, which provide ability stats, including chakra levels, to establish a relative comparison. By referencing Kakashi's statement that Naruto has twice as much chakra as him during their training, and using their databook levels (Kakashi at level three, Naruto at level five), the video calculates that each level increase represents a 50% increase in chakra. To find an initial value, the video turns to Hunter x Hunter, suggesting that Nen served as a prototype for chakra. By assigning young Naruto the same amount of "Nen" as Gon, the video establishes a base chakra reserve of 21,500 units for Naruto.
Chakra Consumption and Technique Costs [3:14]
The video explains that many techniques in Naruto work on a maintenance principle, requiring a constant chakra drain as long as they are active. Drawing parallels to the Hatsu circle from Hunter x Hunter, the video breaks down the chakra consumption for Naruto's shadow clone technique. It calculates that maintaining one clone costs 38 units of chakra per second, considering Naruto's skill level and the requirements for extraction, materialization, and manipulation. With Naruto using eight clones, he spends 342 units of chakra per second, aligning with Kakashi's statement that Naruto can't maintain the technique for more than a minute.
Calculating Chakra Reserves: Naruto and Kakashi [6:55]
The video calculates the chakra reserves of various characters, starting with Naruto and Kakashi. Young Naruto's chakra is listed as level four in the databook, equivalent to 21,500 units. By the second season, Naruto's chakra grows to level five, increasing his reserve by 50% to 32,250 units. Based on Kakashi's statement that he has half as much chakra as Naruto, his reserve is estimated to be over 16,000 units. This allows the video to estimate the chakra reserves of most advanced shinobi in the Naruto universe.
Sasuke's Chakra and the Cost of Chidori [8:07]
The video examines Sasuke's chakra levels and the cost of his techniques during the exam arc. Sasuke has the second level of chakra, approximately 10,750 units, which is one and a half times weaker than Kakashi. He can use two Chidori per day before needing additional chakra or passing out. By using Kakashi's statement that he can use Chidori four times before exhausting his 16,125 chakra units, the video calculates the cost of Chidori to be 4,000 units. This fits with Sasuke's ability to cast Chidori twice, spending 8,000 units, and still have a reserve of 2,700 units for other abilities like Fireball Jutsu and Sharingan.
Estimating the Power of Average Shinobi [10:33]
The video estimates the capabilities of average shinobi, who have around 10,750 chakra units, similar to young Sasuke. A standard Fireball Jutsu costs 500 chakra units, and maintaining adequate combat readiness requires 500-1,000 units. This means an average shinobi can cast up to 19 fireballs. The video suggests that a squad of five to ten average shinobi can act as a full-fledged MLRS, capable of launching multiple attacks or building defensive structures.
Itachi's Chakra and Technique Costs [11:27]
The video calculates the chakra costs of Itachi's techniques based on his battle with Sasuke. Itachi's chakra reserve is 13,200 units, equivalent to Sasuke at the end of the first season. Itachi's techniques included Tsukuyomi, Fireball Jutsu, two Amaterasu, and Susanoo, along with maintaining the Sharingan. After accounting for the Fireball Jutsu (500 units) and Sharingan maintenance, Itachi spent 12,000 chakra units on his ultimate techniques. The video estimates the chakra costs as follows: Tsukuyomi (1,000 units), Amaterasu (2,500 units each), and Susanoo (3,000 units plus maintenance). Maintaining Susanoo costs about 20 chakra per second, leading to Itachi's death from exhaustion.
Naruto's Power with Sage Mode and Kurama [14:13]
The video calculates Naruto's power levels with Sage Mode and Kurama. Naruto has 32,250 chakra units. Kurama has 100 times more chakra than Naruto, totaling 3,225,000 units. In symbiosis, Naruto and Kurama have 3,257,000 units. With Sage Mode, which buffs the total chakra by 1/3, their combined chakra reaches 4,234,000 units. This makes Naruto 262 times stronger than elite shinobi like Kakashi and Gai, who have around 16,000 chakra units.