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The basis of elemental ninjutsu is “The Five Nature Transformations”, which are dependent upon the five fundamental chakra natures. Each shinobi will have an affinity for one element while using their ninjutsu. With this element, they can become proficient in manipulating and controlling its properties. Particularly talented and seasoned shinobi may have up to three elements for their ninjutsu, but the standard is usually two. All the same, no matter what nature they are able to learn, a shinobi may only have an innate affinity for one nature, which is usually something they can inherit through their family bloodline. Each element is balanced, possessing dominance over one other element and a weakness to counteract it. In order to determine which element a shinobi has an affinity for, they undergo the “Paper Test”. By touching this simple piece of paper, the material will have a reaction to the shinobi’s chakra, thus indicating which element they possess an affinity for. They are as follows:[break]

FIRE RELEASE (火遁 Katon)[break]
Strong against Wind but weak against Water. The paper will turn to ash.[break][break]
WIND RELEASE (風遁 Fūton)[break]
Strong against Lightning but weak against Fire. The paper will split into two.[break][break]
LIGHTNING RELEASE (雷遁 Raiton)[break]Strong against Earth but weak against Wind. The paper will wrinkle.[break][break]
EARTH RELEASE (土遁 Doton)[break]Strong against Water but weak against Lightning. The paper will degrade into dirt and crumble.[break][break]
WATER RELEASE (水遁 Suiton)[break]Strong against Fire but weak against Earth. The paper will become damp.