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Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka eased into the third round of the Pan Pacific Open with a 6-1, 6-1 win over Austria's Tamira Paszek on Tuesday.

Two-time champion Maria Sharapova had a tougher time subduing British qualifier Heather Watson 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-4, while 2011 Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, the fourth-seeded player, was upset by Petra Martic of Croatia 6-4, 6-4.

Other winners included Grand Slam champions Li Na and Sam Stosur, former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki and Wimbledon finalist Agnieszka Radwanska.

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Azarenka played her first match since losing in the U.S. Open final to Serena Williams.

''This was my first match after a little break and that's never easy,'' she said. ''But I was able to play some good tennis and I enjoyed it.''

Next up will be Roberta Vinci of Italy, who beat qualifier Pauline Parmentier of France 6-3, 6-1.

Watson pushed Sharapova to three sets in their last match at the 2011 U.S. Open, and did it again by winning a marathon tiebreaker in the first set.

''I was facing someone who had gone through the qualis and already played so I was definitely the rustier of the two,'' said Sharapova, who had 14 double-faults. ''Overall, it was just one of those matches where you are glad to be through.''

The second-seeded Sharapova, who won in Tokyo in 2005 and 2009, took control of the third set when she broke Watson's serve for 4-3. She sealed the win when Watson sent a forehand return long.

Sharapova's next opponent, Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic, moved on when compatriot Klara Zakopalova was unable to play because of a left wrist injury.

''She's a tough player,'' Sharapova said. ''She had a break today with the walkover while I played three hours but hopefully that won't be a factor.''

Kvitova said she had trouble establishing her game against the hard-hitting Martic, who was playing her second tournament since recovering from a foot injury at the French Open. This was the biggest win of her career.

''Petra has really improved her forehand,'' Kvitova said. ''She hits it very hard down the line and crosscourt and in addition to her serve has a good slice which can be tough for players to handle.''

Li defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, and Stosur overcame Francesca Schiavone 4-6, 6-2, 7-5.

Wozniacki beat Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova 7-6 (3), 6-1, while the third-seeded Radwanska defeated Jelena Jankovic of Serbia 6-2, 7-5.

Also advancing were Angelique Kerber of Germany, Sara Errani of Italy, Marion Bartoli of France and Nadia Petrova of Russia.

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`Generation Job’ To Follow Millennials’ Employment Quests 1/24/2014 11:31 AM Eastern

Pivot TV had teamed with online job listings company to develop a new documentary that focuses on the career pursuits of millennials, said network officials.

The documentary, Generation Job: The Pursuit to Find Better, will debut Jan. 27 and will chronicle the stories of Lisi (age 31), Allah Jesus (28), and Tiffany (27) & Shala (30) as they seek employment opportunities and to transform passion into a career, said Pivot.

The special is part of a previously announced, multi-tier initiative between Monster and Pivot providing millennials with the tools and knowledge to “Find Better” in their lives and careers despite a challenging economic environment and competitive job market.

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Encourage kids to be active during leisure time

One way of prompting physical activity among children is to promote them duringleisure time, tailored to the specific gender.

Researchers found children’s perceptions of what constituted play included both physically active and sedentary behaviours.

Rowan Brockman from the University of Bristol Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, who led the study, said: “Contemporary children do engage in active play and value both the physical and social benefits it provides.”

“This suggests that some children, at least, do not prefer to spend all their time watching TV or on computer,” Brockman added, according to a Bristol statement.

However, whereas boys prefer “having a kick about” or riding bikes, girls are less likely to have an equivalent specific physical activity, the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity reports.

Additionally, boys appear to have greater freedom to roam in their active play than girls. Boys are more likely to play with neighbourhood friends but girls are more often restricted to playing with family members.

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Quick heads up on this amusing video showing how phones are tested (and fail). The Nokia Lumia is not being tested but is dropped and walked on.

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    • Harangue says:

      The difference is noticeable, the 808 seems to capture a bit more crisper and sharper audio. The 920 seems a little more muted, but all in all both the 808 and the 920 do an awesome job at capturing both video and audio. Compare it to anything Samsung or iPhone for instance.

      • Andy says:

        The 920 seems to have quite a hard time caputing higher frequency sounds. At about 40 seconds you can hear the cymbal disappear as it goes from 808 to 920. It’s not distorting which is nice and it’s perfectly legible, but they 920 does sound like it’s got a pillow over the mic compared to the 808

    • Bloob says:

      No wonder they didn’t label it Rich Recording.

  1. twig says:

    Oh my!!! That video is crazy and as I’m watching it, I just hear a Nokia Lumia 920 ad on the radio from a Chicago sports radio station. This is a first.

    • Mahesh says:

      yup, the video is scary!

      • twig says:

        Love it though, it so true. I could picture a Sammie with a destructive feather hitting it. Perhaps that cheap bendable plastic will blend enough though.

        A must have app for win8 computers is Hotel Transylvania. What a great job they did and it opens the possibilities of travel apps with pictures, video and interactive or medical education apps.

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    Ugh, terrible production values! I hope this doesn’t air on tv.

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    Jay, are you planning to bring out the review of Lumia 920……????
    It would be nice if you post review of lumia 920, and I’m talking about review from you, not the links for other sites…….

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Cam_is_16bit  +   509d ago
Great review, DJ!
DeejayKnight  +   509d ago
Thanks a ton, Cam! :D
SirNintend0  +   509d ago
Game sucks, would have given it a 4.
maximus1985  +   509d ago
really? why?
SirNintend0  +   509d ago
I'm a bitter MGS fan. lol.
DeejayKnight  +   509d ago
LOL @ that, SirNintend0!

I actually point out the difference in this game versus the rest of the games in the article though. :)
LaWiiG  +   509d ago
I think that platinumgames continued their trend of building good beat'em up brawler games. Not a metal gear fan, but would play this for a nice rent.

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Cassidee from Leviathyn has marked her calendar, one year from yesterday was the one year anniversary of Skyrim. And what better way to remember the games first completed year by explaining the one thing Skyrim does better than any other RPG. (PC, PS3, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Xbox 360)

camel_toad  +   608d ago
It's the Barnes n Noble of gaming. Tons of books.
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Xbox One Revealed: Internet Responds in Kind with Memes

Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, etc. you name it; people have started making memes in response to their concerns over the Xbox One, and in true internet fashion have begun to pile on every. Single. Aspect. Of the system. (Microsoft, Xbox One)

booni3  +   417d ago
Still uses batteries...
Abriael  +   417d ago
I'm sure some would be surprised by the fact that that is one of my main gripes... it basically is only justified by the need to sell the play and charge kit.
Alexious  +   417d ago
If that was the only gripe we would be pretty much set!
Abriael  +   417d ago
@Alexious: I didn't say the "only" one lol, just one of them :D
aCasualGamer  +   417d ago
You've got to be joking right? Are they actually going to release the new controller with batteries required? This is too funny. Hahahahah.

It's 2013 and you have a major in engineering and you work for Microsoft, one of the leading electronic giants of the entire planet and you design a controller that requires batteries... Someone tell me what's wrong with this picture.
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darthv72  +   417d ago
@booni3 & casualgamer
uh....what doesnt use batteries these days? I mean if its built in or replaceable...they are both batteries.

Lets run down the list of controllers and their batteries...

Wii: AA or rechargeable pack
WiiU: rechargeable and replaceable
PS3: rechargeable and...replaceable?
PS4: rechargeable and...replaceable?
360: AA or rechargeable pack
X1: rechargeable and replaceable

the reason for the "?" on the PS3 and PS4 is we know there are replacement batteries available but it isnt the easiest controller to replace the battery in. it requires you to disassemble it unlike the Wii-u and their battery compartment on the bottom of the gamepad.

User replaceable batteries is a good thing especially if the process is easy. Now the question is what is the price of these replaceable batteries?
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aCasualGamer  +   417d ago
@darthv72 Not sure if serious... but...

1. Built in batteries are rechargeable through USB port

2. Physical batteries are costly, when you consider the fact that you have to purchase new ones all the time

3. When the power is used from rechargeable batteries you only have to plugin a USB cable to continue playing

4. When the power is used from traditional batteries you have to either buy new ones or look for existing ones in the house before you can continue to play

5. Rechargeable batteries isn't dependent on the constant manufacturing on traditional batteries

6. Constant manufacturing of traditional batteries are a big energy problem

You'd think that these things would be pretty obvious considering it's 2013... but hey, i guess people still live under rocks.. must be quite comfy under those rocks.
darthv72  +   417d ago
but......rechargeable batteries can only be charged so many times. they are not indefinite and do need to be replaced at some point.

that is why the option of easy to replace is a good thing. We have heard about people worried that when their PS3 controller no longer holds a charge that they have to go buy another one. We know the battery is replaceable...its just not as 'easily' replaceable as the way nintendo did it with the gamepad.

There was a shot of the X1 controller and while it showed a battery compartment, it also showed what looked like a rechargeable battery inside. It didnt look like the typical two double A style but rectangular in nature. At first i thought it was a 9v of all things but it could have been a special pack made specifically for that controller.

As far as plugging them in to charge...that really has nothing to do with the topic. That is just the way you would put power INTO the battery but doesnt negate the fact that all of these devices use...wait for it...

aCasualGamer  +   417d ago

My DS3 for PS3 is from back in 2007 when it launched. I get over 15 hours before the light goes out on the remote. That's about 5 regular playsessions before i have to recharge it through USB.... that's after 6 years. I don't worry about the built in battery of the DS3, never have.

It's so stupid to have to buy new batteries all the time just to continue play your game. If it's true that Xbox one remote requires you to always buy new batteries, i think it's mindnumbingly stupid.
kneon  +   417d ago

What you are saying about rechargeable batteries is true, but with controllers it takes so long to kill the battery that the fact that you need to remove a few screws to replace it is a non-issue.

I have 6 DS3's and not one needs a new battery yet.
davez82  +   417d ago
Having a detachable battery is bad design, it adds weight to the controller and makes for a less dependable battery than if the battery was designed for the controller.
The Great Melon  +   417d ago
I would be happy with that if they bundled it with rechargeable batteries. Best of both worlds even if they are a bit larger than normal rectangular lithium ion batteries that are placed in electronics.
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jb1276  +   417d ago
liked this one :D

Maddens Raiders  +   417d ago
"One does not simply play used games..."
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DeadlyFire  +   417d ago
I am surprised there is no ET reference or Pizza Hut jab in there somewhere.

Xbox Order Pizza
Xbox Phone Home
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ashiksorel  +   417d ago
Pffft. I'll be honest when I first saw the console it did remind me of a VCR.
Abriael  +   417d ago
It does, actually more than a VCR it looks like a betacam recorder to me.
Nevers  +   417d ago
The old skool top loading Betamax machines... not even VHS. I half expected to see NEC tacked on the box somewhere.
thechosenone  +   417d ago
it's by neogaf user SunhiLegend and I absolutely love this one.
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Grlpants  +   417d ago
oh my gawd. LOVE IT!
GiggMan  +   417d ago
Lol. That was genius.
Enemy  +   417d ago
That is the greatest gif ever made.
gta2800  +   417d ago
That was epic! lol.
GT67  +   417d ago

"what the fuck did he say???" tell me he's lying "you have a choice" ps4/pc last but not least a WII-U haaaaaaaa priceless.

@ NES_Daze what microsoft fan base?? SONY just swallow any recovery by the so-call ONE. gamers only loyal to a company that PRODUCE games!!! not entertainment as its for-front offering.
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TRU3_GAM3R  +   417d ago
LOL "8gb ram ddr3" tell me hes lying..
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grassyknoll  +   417d ago
Genius. I heard it in Kevin Spacey's voice which made it even more hilarious.
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Nes_Daze  +   417d ago
I wouldn't count out the Xbox One though, Microsoft have built quite a loyal fanbase thanks to the xbox 360, especially in the U.S. I would say to think of what the Wii was before it launched, everybody was making fun of it, yet look at how much it sold, however, I don't really see any innovation or special new IPs going for the Xbox One.
cell989  +   417d ago
Its hard to imagine but believe it or not some XBOTS are really hard headed and they still believe at this point that xbox is the better console for games
MrCrimson  +   417d ago
Cable box. Looks just like a cable box, even hooks up to one.
Ozmoses  +   417d ago
I wouldn't want to put my TV through that experience.. Xbox one is forbidden in my home.
cell989  +   417d ago
not to mention it would kill my internet bandwidth, skype, Call Of Doggy online and God knows what else all running on one internet connection? I dont think so
slypstream  +   417d ago
there's this one too https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.a...
cyhm3112  +   417d ago
japanese hardware vs american hardware, japanese seldomly produce crap.
TheGamingArt  +   417d ago
Some of these are hilarious.
GiggMan  +   417d ago
I got a kick out of the Call of Duty Ghost box with a VHS tape in it. lol
TheGamingArt  +   417d ago
This one was the best: http://cdn.dualshockers.com...
Nodoze  +   417d ago
I wouldn't be surprised if people still buy this thing in drives. I mean the Xbox crowd was knowingly buying faulty hardware last generation over and over again. This one probably works.

NEVER underestimate the depths of human stupidity!
MilkMan  +   417d ago
Gotta say, believe it or not, not ALL gamers are informed or stay on top of things. They'd rather talk to their local Gamestop employee and get the news from them and you know how that can be.
n4g_someone  +   416d ago
Sony should spread the word with proper Marketing.
NewZealander  +   417d ago
people need to remember new consoles need to be big and have room for all the chips and processors, its pretty much a PC I dont mind it looking like a VCR as long as it dose not over heat I don't care, i would rather it looked like that than a huge rounded out of place machine that would look out of place in my living room, I think the xbox one has style and will fit nicely with most ppls home set ups, and remember give it a few years and they will slim it down look at the redesign they did with the 360. ps3 release console was huge shiny and ugly, the 2nd release I really liked slimed down but still had all the touch buttons was a nice redesign, however the 3rd release is so plastic and cheep looking as they took away the touch buttons and the drive and replaced it with a cheap slide on top. lets wait and see what the ps4 looks like, im sure it will be big as well it has to be if its as powerful or more powerful than xbox one, if ppl want a small console then go buy a wii u which is so outdated in tec.
Nicholasgliss  +   417d ago
I'm going back to the original Xbox One! It has a hard drive built-in with online gameplay!
Nicholasgliss  +   417d ago
What's with all the new consoles being black? Nothing wrong with black but I'd prefer old-school beige. Heck, bring back the wood grain baby!
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MilkMan  +   417d ago
This is the best laugh ive had in 2 weeks.
Thank you bro!
ajax17  +   417d ago
lol love the football gif
riddick33  +   417d ago
don't forget this one, the funniest one

cell989  +   417d ago
hahahahahaha!!!! perfect scenario

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"In terms of its third-person gameplay and overall multiplayer progression system, Lost Planet 3 online will be very familiar to fans of these kinds of games, but the addition of the Grapple Hook ability, enemy Akrid rampaging around the levels, controllable Vital Suits and other vehicles, and the alternate ammunition types and range of deployables will make Lost Planet 3 multiplayer a very different proposition in this category.

The interesting Progression Sphere also seems to uncomplicated what has become rather confusing in recent years and could make character customisation a lot more friendly to multiplayer newcomers." (E3, Lost Planet 3, PC, PS3, Xbox 360)

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Should we noted since he was a member or descendant of the Uzumaki clan that Naruto could potentially have long life? At least in the trivia section?[[User:Umishiru|Umishiru]] ([[User talk:Umishiru|talk]]) 19:06, July 6, 2010 (UTC)
Should we noted since he was a member or descendant of the Uzumaki clan that Naruto could potentially have long life? At least in the trivia section?[[User:Umishiru|Umishiru]] ([[User talk:Umishiru|talk]]) 19:06, July 6, 2010 (UTC)
==Whisker Marks==
I noticed that Naruto actually had his whisker marks when he was born, but BEFORE he had the fox sealed in him. Considering Kinkakku and Ginkakku have these marks too, is it safe to assume Naruto may have been affected by the fox from birth? Perhaps being the reason he has such a high amount of chakra, or meaning that he is naturally tinged with it's chakra like they are? (as in, not just because he is the host of the fox.)

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Most powerful technique?

Its is stated in the article that is "second" most powerful technique is Rasengan; What is the First? -- (talk) 20:12, January 18, 2010 (UTC)

The line is "Rasengan is Naruto's second and strongest signature jutsu". It is not saying Rasengan is his second strongest jutsu, it is saying it is his second signature jutsu, the other being shadow clones. Of the two jutsu, Rasengan is the strongest. ~SnapperTo 22:47, January 18, 2010 (UTC)

What about the RasenShuriken? BlazeUchiha 12:00, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

That came later and is not really a signature due to needing being used while Naruto is in Sage Mode. Otherwise it causes too much damage to his Chakra Network.

Wasn't he out cold last time we saw him? Jules R. J. Blake (talk) 02:19, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

  • Status is for dead or alive, incapacitated is if he would ever be in something like Hidan's position. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:22, January 24, 2010 (UTC)
But it's kind of like Tsunade, isn't it? She's in a coma, he's fainted, yet she has the Incapacitated status and he doesn't. Jules R. J. Blake (talk) 02:26, January 24, 2010 (UTC)
"Incapacitated" is ideally reserved for two situations: characters that are out for the long term (Orochimaru, Hidan, Tsunade), or characters whose status is temporarily unclear (Hinata, Kakashi, etc.). Naruto is neither and, as the main character, will likely be up and about the next time he is seen. ~SnapperTo 04:11, January 24, 2010 (UTC)

Besides, he's back now. BlazeUchiha 12:01, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

Flying Swallow

Can someone tell me when Naruto used this technique outside of the anime? Because last time I checked it was listed as an "Anime Only" technique, and I wanna read the chapter where that changes.--Kagimizu-Seeya 'round~ 15:29, January 27, 2010 (UTC)

Here.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 15:34, January 27, 2010 (UTC)

It was when he was training with Kakashi. When Naruto discovered his nature type is wind. He asked Asuma some tips. Flying Swallow is a technique when you use chakra flow on a special blade. Like Asuma's knives. Hope it helps.

Dunno what to do with this pic

Hi, please help me with this one. I got this pic of the first Naruto that Kishi ever drew. It was part of Volume 1 Chapter 2. He used it in an unused Akamaru Jump Magazine that was about demon magic. Can we put this pic in the Creation and Conception article or the Trivia section? Sparxs77 (talk) 21:47, January 27, 2010 (UTC)

Concept art replacing the current Part II Pic...

So guys, I've got a pic of Naruto in Part II that is concept art from the game Naruto Shippuden Narutimate Accel. Since a concept art from Narutimate Accel 2 was used to illustrate Sasuke appearance in Part II, can we do the same with Naruto? It's a higher resolution than the current picture and much better... I'll put the pic up here so you can all take a look...Sparxs77 (talk) 22:47, January 28, 2010 (UTC) thumb|Naruto in Part II

The picture we have is better. It's more neutral and doesn't look unnecessarily distorted. The Sasuke concept art works because it is very neutral, we want a picture to show what he looks like and that works.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 23:25, January 28, 2010 (UTC)

jutsu order

so ive been thinking that we should put the jutsu in the infoboxes in some order. something like first introduced or something.-- (talk) 02:11, February 5, 2010 (UTC)

No. Simant (talk) 02:13, February 5, 2010 (UTC)

I went back and rewatch naruto shippudeen in english this time, And when they form team kakashi they said nauto, sakura and kakashi are peers of equal level thus kakashi is not there teacher; so do that mean naruto is not a Genin but now a Jonin ? —This unsigned comment was made by (talkcontribs) .

No. He has never been appointed jonin... ~Hakinu (talk | contribs) 22:35, February 12, 2010 (UTC)
their talking about the skill levels Fawcettp (talk) 03:48, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
Well, a subjective fan's point of view doesn't count as a fact; it is just like that whole kage-level thing from a while ago. ~Hakinu (talk | contribs) 23:01, February 13, 2010 (UTC)
And he cant be appointed jonin until he passes the chunin exam —This unsigned comment was made by (talkcontribs) .
Exactly. Now, please sign your comments :) ~Hakinu (talk | contribs) 23:32, March 16, 2010 (UTC)

I changed the Kanji for you. You had it in Katakana. His name Naruto (鳴戸, maelstrom) and Uzumaki (渦巻き, whirlpool). ~NOTASTAFF Ryun Uchiha (Ten Tailed Fox, Getsueikirite-taichou) (talk) 23:24, February 21, 2010 (UTC)

Two hands for Resengan?

Naruto used to use two hands to perform the rasengan but if you look in the recent chapters he can do it with one. He tride to use it against madara....

Talk:Naruto Uzumaki/Archive 5#Rasengan. ~SnapperTo 06:28, February 22, 2010 (UTC)

Should we really list Jiraiya as Naruto's family? --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 12:33, February 23, 2010 (UTC)

I consider my Godfather as close family as my actual father. So I am 100% bias on this.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 12:50, February 23, 2010 (UTC)
You come from a different culture. Godfather is really the wrong title for Jiraiya. The Japanese basically implies nothing more than that Jiraiya was the one to give Naruto his name. It has none of the Christian implications. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 12:55, February 23, 2010 (UTC)
And I had no idea Godfather had any Christian implications at all. (Though I did always find it odd the name "God" was in it...) Still, I'm completely bias. So I'm gonna wait to see what others thing.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 12:57, February 23, 2010 (UTC)
You... didn't know that? A godparent is someone who sponsors a child's baptism and is responsible for making sure the child is educated properly and has a family, should the child be orphaned.
In return, the godparent is allowed to name the child, or the child is named after the godparent. Hence why Jiraiya's title name-giving parent (名付け親, nazukeoya) is translated as godfather. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 13:01, February 23, 2010 (UTC)
Nope. Didn't have a clue. Never got that far in the explainations. Was just told as far back as I can remember, he is my Godfather, his wife is my Godmother, and I ended up with at least 2-3 grandmothers. No need to question it any further.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 13:05, February 23, 2010 (UTC)

I'm 100% sure Naruto is based on Japanese culture, so if they don't have godfather in their culture I suggest to remove it. TekkenStorm (talk) 15:07, February 23, 2010 (UTC)

I remember Minato (or was it Kushina) saying that Jiraya given Naruto his name... he is his godfather. So I think they have godparents in the japanese culture. --KiumaruHamachi (talk) 20:41, February 23, 2010 (UTC)KiumaruHamachi

Not exactly, I could have a son or daughter and name he/she after a close friend or cousin, it wouldn't make them a Godparent, and like Shounensuki pointed out it depends on their culture. I mean just cause he was named by Jiraiya doesn't make Jiraiya is Godfather, it depends on whether or not Naruto's parents acknowledged him as such. Also didn't they just say they'd name their child after the character in Jiraiya's book, he didn't technically stand up and give Naruto his name, he simply had an indirect but strong involvement in how the name was decided, though I could be wrong... Anyone wanna add to that?--Awale (talk) 19:54, June 17, 2010 (UTC)

Naruto saves Sakura pic

I think that the pic where Naruto saves Sakura from Sasuke is an important pic. Shouldn't we put the pic in the article Five Kage Summit arc... It is, afterall, the first meeting between Naruto and Sasuke since chapter 309... We've all been waiting for this to happen for ages... Sparxs77 (talk) 08:10, February 27, 2010 (UTC)

I think so too, btw, it's also the first time the original Squad 7 has been in the same place all at once since 300+ chapters ago, I mean seriously, this moment was huge. --WhiteArmor (Talk) 04:54, April 10, 2010 (UTC)
It would be better to have such an image on the Team Kakashi page if anything. I say wait till it's Animated. ¥ Super Novice Talk 2 Me ¥ 04:56, April 10, 2010 (UTC)

Oh my God, animated chapter 485-487, that's gonna be so awesome. --WhiteArmor (Talk) 05:01, April 10, 2010 (UTC)

rasen shuriken image

please put the rasen shuriken image back because in the current picture with kakuzu we can't see anything of it. -- (talk) 21:06, March 4, 2010 (UTC)

New Quotation for Naruto?

I just read the new manga chapter today.

And I thought what Naruto said to Sasuke about being first-class ninja, and how they will both die, should really be under Naruto's quotations. It's one of the more moving things he's ever said... (talk) 16:21, March 11, 2010 (UTC)

"evil chakra"

would it be worth mentioning that karin saw a very evil chakra inside of naruto? im still confused as to what it is though, is it the nine tails or the power itachi gave to naruto?--Shelldone (talk) 07:57, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

We don't know that; we'll just have to wait and see. ~Hakinu (talk | contribs) 13:06, March 26, 2010 (UTC)

it is abvious that it is the nine tails—This unsigned comment was made by (talkcontribs) .

It is the nine-tails chakra because why would itachi give naruto a extra chakra when naruto already has lots of chakra that would just be weird. pluse before karin said naruto chakras where bright and warm and that chakra was dark i dont think the nine-tailed fox demons chakra would be warm and bright the fox is a demon so of course it would be the nine-tails chakra!!!

Favourite Phrase

It says that naruto favourite phrase is something to do with food. I REALLY think it should be believe it because i heard like a million times by the time i reached ep.10KDOTKAY88 (talk) 22:00, April 3, 2010 (UTC)

An English catchphrase used to fill mouth flaps created by a Japanese speech style ≠ a character's favourite phrase. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 22:08, April 3, 2010 (UTC)

DATTEBAYO!!!--Otacon1514 (talk) 04:51, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

Fourth Shinobi War Arc

The sentence "He remembers when he fought Orochimaru and Pain when he injured Hinata, and says he used the fox's power on purpose because of his rage" makes less sense than the original sentence (the same but without "when he injured hinata") especially concerning the next sentence: "However he injured people like Sakura with it". If it is necessary to note Naruto thinking back about hurting Hinata, I suggest using the old sentence and changing the following sentence to "However he injured people like Sakura and Hinata with it" --Undertaker Sheep (talk) 23:38, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

He never injured Hinata. ¥ Super Novice Talk 2 Me ¥ 23:40, April 7, 2010 (UTC)
Oh right, I didn't think about that. Well then I guess the entire revision of that sentence was pointless to begin with--Undertaker Sheep (talk) 23:44, April 7, 2010 (UTC)

Just for my reference, where do you get the different arc titles? Is this something your getting from the manga, or just making up? I'm just curious because the summary for the fourth shinobi war arc seems to be getting rather long, compared to the others. Wouldn't a new arc have started when they were sent to the island or something?--Gamebrain89 (talk) 04:13, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

Arcs' beginning and ending are open to interpretation, and the current interpretation is that the [current] arc started after Sasuke and Naruto parted ways. The summary has merely gotten long. ~SnapperTo 04:35, May 23, 2010 (UTC)
Makes sense I guess. I think the beginning of their stay on the island seems like a logical point for the beginning of a new arc, but as you said, open to interpretation. Thanks for the answer.--Gamebrain89 (talk) 04:50, May 23, 2010 (UTC)
The Fourth War arc, as it is currently being defined, starts a chapter or two before the island. We're mostly in tune with your logic. ~SnapperTo 04:59, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

Who ever keeps on putting the word in the The Fourth Great Shinobi War section as prophesizes, that's incorrect, it's prophesies, --WhiteArmor (Talk) 03:01, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

Someone should really fix the last paragraph in the Hidan and Kakuzu arc summary. That whole paragraph is a grammer nightmare. It should be changed to something like "While devestating to his opponents, the technique also damages the users chakra pathways at the point of contact, risking his future as a ninja." or something to that effect. I cringed when I read what was there.--Gamebrain89 (talk) 01:06, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Sage Photo

Okay, I know it's kinda lame because it was from the theme song, but still what do you think? --WhiteArmor (Talk) 19:47, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

We should wait for the next episode, and not use a picture from the opening.--Deva 27 (talk) 19:52, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, I was just saying it looks cool, and it gives a few spoilers for anime only watchers. --WhiteArmor (Talk) 19:53, April 9, 2010 (UTC)

But i think we should put naruto's sage eyes when he was training (not full sage mode) get my drift ? --Petar93 (talk) 00:14, April 10, 2010 (UTC)

Oh, you mean the part where he starts to tranform and Fukasaku has to hit him with the magic sage baton thing. --WhiteArmor (Talk)

yeah that kind of eye but there is a part when he was under the waterfall and hes both eyes where like that if someone add that its would help people get the process of the sage training easier --Petar93 (talk) 01:16, April 10, 2010 (UTC)

Like this?
--WhiteArmor (Talk) Or like this?
--WhiteArmor (Talk)

Number One is the one i am talking about --Petar93 (talk) 10:16, April 10, 2010 (UTC)

Sage Photo

I think you should change the sage photo from the one from the anime to the one from the magna chapter 430 first page, its color and naruto looks like more of a bad ass in the manag one.Sethgrrr (talk) 22:05, April 15, 2010 (UTC)

As you said, it is from the manga, if a scene from the manga becomes animated, and someone gets a good shot of it, it replaces the manga image. --|WhiteArmor|(Talk)|-- 06:45, April 16, 2010 (UTC)
Only if it's an image of equal or better value. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 14:02, April 16, 2010 (UTC)
I absolutely agree with Shounensuki; it's about quality of the presentation. ~Hakinu (talk | contribs) 14:27, April 16, 2010 (UTC)

Hey I managed to make a nice screenshot of Naruto as a sage, from episode 156. I was thinking it could replace them manga image we have in the Sage article right now. I don't exactly know how to add a link to an image so I'll just put down the whole link.Me4899 (talk) 17:34, April 22, 2010 (UTC)

Senjutsu Training Time

I can't tell in the manga, but how long did he spend in toad mountian training?--Silverblade1 (talk) 14:48, April 16, 2010 (UTC)

Someone please answer this one. I can't find anything on this either! Help!

Naruto's stats are little weird. How can Sakura's and Naruto's stats be the same -He is a lot stronger than her. I suppose this is true (I haven't read the databook)? Ttogafer (talk) 18:22, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

It doesnt matter how high his stats are, after all, hes the main character of the show (otherwise, theres no way he would have been able to defeat Kakuzu and Pain)...not to mention the stats dont count for the special features of a character's ability, Naruto's endless chakra supply, ability to master high level jutsu in 1/1000 the time it normaly takes, and the fact he can use the nine-tail fox as a backup and somehow get out of it convenietly--Silverblade1 (talk) 19:21, April 24, 2010 (UTC)

The third databook is quite old, everyone has grown since - especially Naruto. It will probably rocket when the 4th one comes out Sanders-sama (talk) 07:05, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

i dont get it....?!

i dont get what naruto means when in manga chapter 488 page 12 at how naruto said he has no plans to protect sasuke and then kiba says "You still shouldnt have just let him get away! naruto... your strong your the hero who defeated pain! Sasuke should be no problem and then naruto said " thats not true.. i wouldnt have been able to defeat him i knew that much" and then naruto thinks of sasuke and sasuke looks evil and it says "inside him" i dont get why naruto wouldnt of been able to defeat sasuke??? please tell me... im quite dumb hehe thanks!!

It may of been Naruto wouldn't of been able to bring himself to beat him as Sasuke at the time was going blind and pretty weak from his previous fights. He probably feels that if he wants to really defeat Sasuke they both need to be at full strength, or something like that. Prophet of Sanghelios (talk) 08:36, April 27, 2010 (UTC)

Naruto stats should...must be way over that. He possesses senjutsu, and like Fukasaku said, there are just a few who can possess it. His huge, enormous own chakra + senjustsu's one, and his phisical stamina makes him extrimely tough. And what about Rasen Shuriken? Maybe the stats affect only really own skills, but Kyuubi is part of Naruto and together - they are immortal, that is. Sasuke, the pit, would be nothing w/o his sharingan, cursed seal, and itachi's "gift". According to me Naruto stats should be at least 36 - higher than anyone's else. Even w/o Kyuubi(but this isn't fair)he should be equal to Kakuzu, Deidara, Hidan, Tsunade, Sasuke and almost equal to Kakashi, Sasori, Kisame, Killer Bee, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Itachi(because these ones are the strongest imo).

Naruto 10ºth Anniversary Poll

the votes are in, and these are the results for the 10th anniversary of naruto in Shonen Jump: File:Naruto 10th anevrsary poll by adel123456789.jpg I don't know if anyone else noticed, but they used a picture of hidan for kakuzu. -WhiteArmor-(Talk)- 05:17, May 9, 2010 (UTC)

Dissapointed in the lack of Naruto PICS!!

OK, I may be over my head in this!! I'm dissapointed in this Naruto Wiki... I've been saying quite a few times that more pics deserved to be added to this site... Look at the Bleach Wiki. Look at Ichigo's page and you'll see lots of pics just in ONE section!! Look at Luffy's page on the One Piece Wiki!! PICS DELUXE!! And look at Naruto's page... I mean come on... Even Sasuke's page has more pics in!! Now I know everyone isn't the biggest Naruto (the character himself) fan, but he's still the main charater!! I added the "Naruto pushing Sakura away" pic and it was deleted. Naruto saving Sakura from Sasuke was probably the most exciting thing that happened (due to the fact that Team 7 was reunited) in recent chapters and THAT pic isn't inserted!! The new "Fourth Shinobi War" section doesn't even have ANY pics... Like I said, I'm perhaps over my head in this... I just wanted to have my say... Hopefully some will support me in this...Sparxs77 (talk) 13:28, May 11, 2010 (UTC)

Both of those examples are ridiculously long, Luffy's article in particular. Twenty images in one section works there. Adding multiple images in Naruto's article quickly gets crowded. ~SnapperTo 18:55, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
And Luffy's page alone had to be broken up into sections with different articels such as Personality, Abilties, etc. And that's because of the pics and information alone. --KiumaruHamachi (talk) 19:42, May 11, 2010 (UTC)KiumaruHamachi
And just to air a personal gripe: Ichigo's article has been restricted to sysop editing [for four months] so that more detail can be added. Perhaps I'm in the minority, but I cannot bring myself to read through what is already there. I'd just assume read the entire manga instead of reading whatever that article will be when all of the missing details are added. ~SnapperTo 21:50, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
not in the minority... i don't even help with templates there cause they are so "strict" need to ask permission for every single edit, even edits that just neaten up code. - SimAnt 22:02, May 11, 2010 (UTC)
Theoretically, I could use my sysop power to open the Ichigo page. But I doubt I have the clout to do it. I mean, I made the site then kinda gave it to others to run....--TheUltimate3 (talk) 22:38, May 11, 2010 (UTC)

I just had to get that off my heart...Sparxs77 (talk) 07:46, May 13, 2010 (UTC)

Umm, I was wondering, shouldn't we update the profile pic? I've seen a lot of articles where the characters retain their "Original series" appearance eg. Naruto and Sasuke. We could put those pics in the article itself like "Naruto in Part I" or something like that. Thoughts? BlazeUchiha (Talk) 13:18, May 28, 2010 (UTC)

Agreed. I think we should keep one page, but just update the pictures!!!Thank you taking time to listen to my post! 17:42, May 28, 2010 (UTC)!!

Why not just add multiple pics to the bottom of the page. Like in the Metal Gear Wiki. Easy enough.--Otacon1514 (talk) 04:56, June 25, 2010 (UTC)

Jutsu Cataloging

Shouldn't Typhoon Water Vortex Technique be under Collaboration Jutsu since it was used by both Naruto and Yamato? (despite only being used once so far)Questionaredude (talk) 23:11, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, thanks for moving that subject since I recently added this to the article, and some smartass deleted it. Even though it's called a collaboration ninjutsu in its own article. Xfing (talk) 23:15, May 23, 2010 (UTC)
I'm the one who removed it. It was rather poorly written. And since the collaboration ninjutsu that was given focus in the anime was the one with the frogs, it makes sense for that to be the focus. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:18, May 23, 2010 (UTC)
And I'd say it makes sense to include techniques that adhere to their definitions. If you disagree, then delete the mentions of this technique from its own and the Collaboration Ninjutsu articles. Xfing (talk) 23:21, May 23, 2010 (UTC)
I don't oppose the mention being there, it's my opinion for the focus to be on the frog collaboration, since that was the big thing in the anime, I just removed what you added because the quality was lacking. The content was there, but it didn't feel encyclopedic. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:25, May 23, 2010 (UTC)

Physical and taijutsu skills

it also should be noted that naruto beat neji basically with a single uppercut. Also in the movie land of the snow he held his own, and was able to do backhand springs to avoid attacks. It should also be noted in the crescent moon movie he held his own, in taijutsu against the genjutsu ninja. Also dont forget the fights with sasuke. His taijutsu skill was pretty good there too.

Naruto Demon stages

I think the stages of naruto's transformation should be listed and a picture to show it.

Naruto Uzumaki's Jinchūriki Forms. ~SnapperTo 18:06, June 3, 2010 (UTC)

Ok on the taijutsu part of the page it says naruto got a b in taijutsu in the academy. What were his grades in his other subjects? Unregistered user.

  • In the first databook, if I'm not mistaken, there were the report cards of the Rookie 9. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:19, June 3, 2010 (UTC)
Thanks but can you please give me a website because i have been searching google but cant find it. Preferably a link to it please and thank you.
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It's the first fanbook, not databook. You can see the grades here. ~SnapperTo 20:18, June 4, 2010 (UTC)

THANKS A BUNCH !!! Figures the only a he got was positivity and fs in most everything else.

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Naruto's new techniques

I think these two new attacks should be added, they came from the new manga chapter.

1) Sage Art - Gargantuan Rasengan (

2) Wind Element - Wind Spiral Shuriken (—This unsigned comment was made by (talkcontribs) .

Those aren't new, their just translated differently.--Deva 27 (talk) 00:35, June 5, 2010 (UTC)

I can maybe understand the Gargantuan Rasengan being translated differently (I don't actually know), but it seems the wind spiral shuriken is a completely new technique. —This unsigned comment was made by (talkcontribs) .

It's Wind Release: Rasenshuriken. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 01:18, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
You'll notice it even says Rasenshuriken along the side of the panel. Why they couldn't do that with the Rasengan too is a mystery.
As an aside, SleepyFans "confirms" that it's the Chō blah blah Rasengan, if that matters. ~SnapperTo 01:55, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
Well, this is fun...
Just for an overview, I made a little list of all the Great Ball Rasengan variations that now exist.
In chapter 260, Naruto used Great Ball Rasengan (大玉螺旋丸, Ōdama Rasengan) against Itachi's double.
In chapter 377, Jiraiya used Super Great Ball Rasengan (超大玉螺旋丸, Chōōdama Rasengan) against Preta Realm.
In chapter 431, Naruto used Sage Art: Great Ball Rasengan (仙法・大玉螺旋丸, Senpō: Ōdama Rasengan) against the Pain summons.
In chapter 497, Naruto used Sage Art: Super Great Ball Rasengan (仙法・超大玉螺旋丸, Senpō: Chōōdama Rasengan) against the Nine-Tails.
Don't ask me what the difference between them is. I'm not even sure if there is one, any more...
The other technique is the normal Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, by the way. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 05:40, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
But, technically speaking, Super Great Ball Rasengan is already of the "Sage Art" variety, just not in name. Potential retcon, à la Gamatora? ~SnapperTo 18:19, June 5, 2010 (UTC)
Possibly, but they might also be subtle variations of each other. It could also be a simple mistake, as is also the possibility with Gamatora's name. The next databook should clear this up, I'd say. 2011 isn't that far away... —ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 23:56, June 5, 2010 (UTC)

Itachi's gift

I want to know what power did Itachi give to naruto through the crow? I agree its not chakra so it has to be some sort of ninjutsu or genjutsu...?Daikari (talk) 23:48, June 8, 2010 (UTC)

If we knew, we would write it in Naruto's article. Jacce | Talk | Contributions 04:08, June 9, 2010 (UTC)

Kanji on Naruto's palm

When Naruto was caught in Itachi's ephemeral in shippuden episode#13-14 and he tries to dispell it, a kanji is shown on his palm. I would like to know what it means and I think it should be added to naruto's apearance in part 2 since I did not saw that kanji on his palm in part 1.--Tanay009 (talk) 09:49, June 10, 2010 (UTC)nine

That was Gaara's tattoo. ~SnapperTo 16:56, June 10, 2010 (UTC)

The picture in the character template shouldn't they be new or recent like from Shippunden? --Cococrash11 (talk) 05:02, June 11, 2010 (UTC)Cococrash11

No. - SimAnt 05:07, June 11, 2010 (UTC)

Why --Cococrash11 (talk) 06:16, June 18, 2010 (UTC)Cococrash11

Because if somebody who was still in Part I of the anime/manga, it would be confusing to see an older character. -KonohaSunaKiriKumoIwa (talk) 02:00, July 5, 2010 (UTC)

Collaboration Jutsu

Why is this on the abilities section if its anime only? shouldn't it be said in the article that it is? Narutosagemaster (talk) 05:10, June 13, 2010 (UTC)

Sage Mode Clone Limitations

Hey though I could be wrong and this is speculation but, this comment could be wrong; "However, during his battle with the Nine-Tails to master its power, Naruto had many shadow clones in Sage Mode. However, this could simply be because it is going on within his subconscious."

It's the last paragraph on Naruto's sage mode in the abilities section, the reason it sounds wrong is cos;

1. Naruto's clone numbers had to be limited in Sage Mode while he fought Pain because it could disrupt the clones gathering natural energy at Mount Myoboku.

2. During his fight with the fox, though this is pure speculation he wasn't using this clone method to gather natural energy meaning he wouldn't need to limit the number clones he has in Sage Mode.

So technically speaking, from the very beginning if Naruto hadn't pulled that "clones gathering natural energy trick at Myoboku" trick, he should; "in theory" have been capable of using as much clones as he always did throughout the manga and series, cos there're no clones to disrupt.... Though I could be wrong. Please comment on this thesis, you're input is valuable no matter who you are...--Awale (talk) 19:46, June 17, 2010 (UTC)

I also tought 'bout this and you're right. Naruto's use of clones is limited only when he's got other clones gathering Senjutsu chakra. Normally, he can produce hundreds of 'em even if he's in Sage Mode. Art-is-a-blast (talk) 21:10, June 18, 2010 (UTC)

Exactly! So I guess we should remove that limit comment on his sage mode...--Awale (talk) 11:46, June 19, 2010 (UTC)

No naruto does have a limit,geezer sage explained to shima during naruto vs pain that naruto can only make so many clones at his current level because he had to devide the sage chakra in equal parts therefore loosing sage mode if divided in to many clones. ~ Unregistered user~~ june 28~

No he doesn't have a limit on the amount of clones while in Sage Mode. What was actually said, was that he could only have 2 clones on Myoboku gathering sage chakra, whose main principal is stillness, and still be able to use 3 clones for battle, any more would distract the focus ones gathering sage chakra. However, since in his fight with Kyubi, his real body was still, thus able to gather sage chakra, and all of his clones were doing the same thing--attacking, unlike in his battle with Pain. Skitts (talk) 22:32, July 4, 2010 (UTC)

New Appearance/Connection to Rikudō Sennin

We should probably add a new section on how Naruto's "new" seal looks. Something particularly interesting to note is that there is a pattern of magatama (tomoe-like shapes) around the base of Naruto's neck, just like the one the Rikudō Sennin (Sage of Six Paths) and Pain's Deva Path both have. Also, the Kyubi no Kitsune mutters in confusion, "What?...Rikudo?" when Naruto uses a strange technique to bind him after absorbing his power (Remember that Rikudō Sennin was the first jinchuriki, of the Ten-Tails no less, so it would make sense that he could also have somedegree of influence over the Nine-Tails). Combined with the fact that Naruto is also a sage, this could point to a strong connection between Naruto and Rikudō Sennin. -- (talk) 17:03, June 20, 2010 (UTC)

Way too much speculation. All that can be said is already there. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 17:25, June 20, 2010 (UTC)

When we say Naruto has wast chakra supplies we mean on the fox, but my question is, does Naruto have strong and massive chakra without his beast, or is he like an ordinary ninja then? Ttogafer (talk) 14:32, June 28, 2010 (UTC)

Naruto's chakra reserves have always been stated to be very large, without the influence of the fox. This is stated multiple times and according to Fukasaku, only those who already possess "extreme chakra levels ... specifically Jiraiya and Naruto" can utilize natural energies to invoke senjutsu. --Hardly worth the effort. 11:20, July 1, 2010 (UTC)

What you also have to remember is that the 2 previous Kyubi jinchuuricki both had "strong chakra" suitable to restraining it, so his chakra too likely has similar qualities. This could have all stemmed from their being distantly related to the Senju, who have strong physical energy because they're descendants of one of the Rikudo Sennin's sons, but that's just specualtion on my part. Skitts (talk) 22:39, July 4, 2010 (UTC)

Extended Family

Doesn't Naruto have Senju blood since kushina said the whirlpool had some senju blood?

Their distant relatives.--Deva 27 (talk) 14:53, July 1, 2010 (UTC)

Naruto Uzumaki's Affiliations

On the right column where it talks about basic info about Naruto where it says Affiliations shouldn't there be Uzushiogakure/Land of Whirlpools since his mother Kushina is from there and why is that bar locked so that you can't edit it. (NamikazeNaruto (talk) 15:53, July 1, 2010 (UTC))

Naruto does not and has never had anything to do with the Land of Whirlpools or Uzushiogakure. In fact, both were most likely destroyed long before he was born. --ShounenSuki (talk | contribs) 15:55, July 1, 2010 (UTC)

well Naruto was born in the land of Fire and the Land of Wild Pools probably was destroyed some time before his birth.--Linkdarkside (talk) 16:38, July 1, 2010 (UTC)

Long life.

Should we noted since he was a member or descendant of the Uzumaki clan that Naruto could potentially have long life? At least in the trivia section?Umishiru (talk) 19:06, July 6, 2010 (UTC)

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    Special Training: Taijutsu Weight Training

    A special training originally created by Might Guy to develop Rock Lee's running speed and strength. This harsh training method makes use of a set of weights (made through the use of Fuuinjutsu) that are strapped around the users ankles. The user then trains and moves like he would without the weights, growing costumed to them. As he is comfortable with that level of weight, its is increased further. While using the weights, the user eventually becomes able to move like a normal Taijutsu master would, were as when he drops or removes the weights he has a strong boost in his running speed. By using this method, the ninja increases his physical strength mainly in his legs. His body gets used to "wearing" such a high weight that once he takes them off, his speed is drastically increased due to the sudden lack of weight. The increased running speed however, doesn't mean the user becomes able to do any movement with increased speed; his running speed is greatly increased, but to be able to produce specific and intricate Taijutsu moves, the user will still have to count on his normal speed. This is clearly noticed when Rock Lee was attacking Gaara. Although he could run around Gaara barely noticed by him, when he was about to attack, he needed to reduce his speed to produce the attack.

    The training must take place during 2 training sessions. The first session is used to get the user costumed to the added weight and making sure he is able to move normally with it. The second session is used to get the user costumed to his increased running speed when he removes his leg weights.

    - After getting used to the added weight, the user becomes able to move around at normal speed
    - When removing the weights, the user has his running speed doubled
    - User becomes barely noticeable by normal Eyesight when running without the leg weights
    - User gains a high physical stamina
    - Strong Fist (Normal Taijutsu) Kicks and Kick Taijutsu techniques gain +20 in damage when performed without the weights.

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    (Katai Omori) Leg Weights
    Type: Weapon/Supplementary
    Rank: A-rank
    Range: Short
    Chakra: 30
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    The Leg Weights used for Special Taijutsu Training with Added Weights are made through the application of a sealing formula to ordinary leg weights. The sealing formula is used to, through the use of chakra, increase the weight of the leg weights to the desired level. The seal can't be applied to anything other than the leg weights and its use is restricted to its original purpose. One can remove the leg weights but the sealing technique in them stays active indefinetely and can't be released. Additionally, the Leg Weights and their unique seal calibration makes them only usable by the ninja to whom they belong. They can't be sealed or stolen.

    Removing the Weights must be done through the following technique:

    (Katai Omori: Doroppu) Leg Weights: Drop
    Type: Supplementary
    Rank: A-Rank
    Range: Short
    Chakra: N/A
    Damage: N/A (+20 to Kicks, 2x Running Speed)
    The user stops, bends over to reach his legs and unstraps his leg weights, dropping them to the ground. As a result the user gains a drastic boost to his running speed (doubles) and +20 to all his Strong Fist Kick-related moves. However, this boost in strength and speed is completely nulified when releasing the EIG or when using any kind of movement speed enhancement technique or weight manipulation technique; they don't add up on eachother.

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Missing teen case grips US media
By Matthew Davis
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The disappearance of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway on the Caribbean island of Aruba is a story that is dominating the US media.

Natalee Holloway
Natalee Holloway's disappearance has dominated many news bulletins

Since the teenager went missing after leaving a nightclub on 30 May her picture has stared out from newspapers, while TV bulletins have covered every movement in the story.

It is not hard to imagine cynical reasons why.

Natalee is young, pretty and white. A judge and his son are among five people held over her vanishing.

Aruba, where the teenager was celebrating her graduation, is renowned for an intoxicating party scene.

Tragic as her disappearance is, some have criticised the flood of coverage which is dominating the national news agenda.

Coverage compared

Mark Feldstein, associate professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, told the BBC: "Of course there has been too much coverage, by my standards, but this is what we have come to expect."

Once the story has touched the public imagination you can't row back on covering it until the mystery is solved
Danna Walker
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Mr Feldstein, a former investigative reporter, compared the case to the story earlier this year of the woman who faked her abduction before her wedding, becoming known around the world as the "Runaway Bride".

"These are really not national stories but they get national attention," he said.

"Much of it has to do with the rise of cable networks that have to fill 24/7 schedules, but when such a story reaches a critical mass you find the rest of the media has to cover it."

30 May: Seen getting into car outside nightclub on last night of her trip
31 May: Fails to show up for flight home
2 June: Natalee's family offers reward for information
4 June: Police say three young local men claim they dropped girl off at her hotel at about 2am on 30 May
5 June: Two security guards arrested in pre-dawn raid
6 June: Expanded search for Natalee begins with hundreds of volunteers
9 June: Police arrest the men who claimed they gave Natalee a ride
13 June: Security guards released
23 June: Local judge, Paul van der Sloot arrested. He is father of Joran van der Sloot, one of three men already in custody

Criticism is also being driven from outside the mainstream media, by the army of blog writers whose voices are increasingly being heard.

Columnist and author Arianna Huffington says: "If you were to get your news only from television, you'd think the top issue facing our country right now is an 18-year-old girl named Natalee who went missing in Aruba.

"Every time one of these stories comes up, like, say, Michael Jackson, when it's finally over I think, what a relief, now we can get back to real news. But we never do."

Bloggers claimed a recent victory, successfully raising the profile of leaked secret memos from UK meetings in the run-up to the war in Iraq.

Huffington's latest column compares the major US news networks' focus on three stories from 1 May to 20 June: Natalee's disappearance, the Michael Jackson trial and the Downing Street Memo.

Huffington says that on ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC combined, there were 56 segments on the memo, 646 on Natalee and 1,490 on Jackson.

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The networks argue that they are simply giving the public what they want; a dramatic human interest story that speaks to the fears of parents across America who send their children off on exotic trips to celebrate their graduations.

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But it is hard to pin down exactly why one story reaches a critical mass, while other similar incidents barely register.

Danna Walker, a senior journalist with CBS News, told the BBC: "There is criticism that it is only a story because she is a pretty, blonde and white - and it is criticism that journalists are taking to heart and looking elsewhere for other stories.

"But it is a big story because it is an American girl who went off on an adventure, and didn't come back. It is a huge mystery, it is something people can identify with.

"It also comes at a time when there have been a rash of stories about children who are missing.

"Once the story has touched the public imagination you can't row back on covering it until the mystery is solved."

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That a story rises up the news agenda by a combinations of circumstance and timing is hardly a new phenomenon.

The public may be saying 'Isn't this terrible' but at the same time the ratings are going up, people are watching it.
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In mid-2002, George W Bush was preparing for an historic visit to Moscow, the ghosts of the civil rights struggle were being laid to rest in an Alabama courtroom, and diplomats were wrestling with the fall-out from another suicide bomb in Israel.

But the only story in town was the death of a Washington intern, Chandra Levy, whose remains had been found more than a year after she went missing.

Historically, crime stories have always been an important driver of the circulation of newspapers and the rating of TV bulletins - and not just in the US.

For Mr Feldstein, however, the modern take has significant differences.

"What is new is the rise of cable. It amplifies the story and brings it into every living room.

"In addition, the profit motive is much greater. With a host of media mergers, there is a sharper eye for the bottom line.

"The US has become such a hypercapitalist society - it inevitably extends to our news coverage."

Hunt goes on

The flood of coverage can also shape unfolding events.

In the early stages of a missing person investigation, the media can play a crucial role in disseminating information to potential witnesses.

And the high profile of the Holloway case is driving efforts to find the teenager.

A volunteer rescue team from Texas flew in to the Dutch Caribbean island on Thursday to support the efforts of local police - at a cost of about $100,000, being met by donations.

The parents of the missing girl say they are learning more about developments from the media than from the authorities.

Meanwhile, the wife of judge Paul Van Der Sloot - who along with his son is among five people under arrest - criticised coverage.

"This is not about Natalee anymore. It's about enormous pressure from the States and the media," she told reporters.

But as the hunt for Natalee goes on, so too do the newscasts.

"Maybe there will eventually be a public reaction against it," says Mr Feldstein. "But there really is a public appetite for it.

"The public may be saying 'Isn't this terrible' but at the same time the ratings are going up, people are watching it."

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A new way of monitoring brain damage could significantly increase the number of stroke patients identified in time to receive vital treatment, say scientists.

However, poor facilities in the UK may mean that patients will not be able to take advantage of the advance.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore say a series of simple tests of brain function combined with a type of MRI scan can single out stroke patients likely to benefit from treatment to restore blood flow to the brain.

The method looks as though it will let us identify patients who still have salvageable brain tissue, in whom we might be able to recover brain function
Dr Argye Hillis, Johns Hopkins University
Speaking at a meeting of the American Stroke Association on Friday, Dr Argye Hillis said: "The method looks as though it will let us identify patients who still have salvageable brain tissue, in whom we might be able to recover brain function."

Until now, neurologists have had no easy way to assess whether stroke patients' brain tissue can be salvaged.

As a result, only about 1% of stroke patients who get to hospital can be given drugs to break down blood clots in their brain.

Limited treatment period

To be both safe and effective, the clot-breaking drugs must be given during a "treatment window" within three hours of the start of a stroke, when actual brain tissue death is at its lowest point.

Patients unlikely to benefit from the clot-breaking drugs have large areas of dead tissue.

The proportion of potentially salvageable "distressed" tissue to dead tissue is the crucial factor in deciding whether to try to restore blood flow.

Dr Hillis said: "In some patients the amount of brain that's died is tiny, but they still have huge problems, for example, in comprehension or speech.

"Those are the ones who may be helped, and they don't always fall right within the three-hour limit."

Dr Hillis's team subjected 40 stroke patients to a series of simple tests, such as naming objects and reading words, within 12 hours of the onset of their symptoms.

The team compared results of the tests with brain images taken using two types of MRI scan, one revealing distressed tissue and the other dead tissue.

They found that by combining the tests and the scans it was possible to get a picture of how much tissue was dead and how much was probably salvageable.

Dr Hillis said: "We believe the two together could help plan therapy quickly."

She said the tests could also help monitor treatment, as the patients showed a marked improvement after blood flow to their brain was therapeutically restored.

UK lagging behind

The Stroke Association said the study had "interesting potential" for the 100,000 people in the UK who suffer a first stroke each year.

However, a spokesman said the clot-breaking medication mentioned in the study was not on general release in the UK.

In addition, access to MRI scans in the UK is poor. A recent survey found only 8% of consultants said they had unrestricted access to scans, and only 10% were able to scan stroke patients within 48 hours.

Stroke Association director Eoin Redahan said: "With the potential introduction of medications to attack blood clots the NHS needs to focus more on stroke and improving their reactions when someone has a stroke, including improved access to MRI scans."

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