Fire Release: Envy

Uzume is a versatile ninjutsu in which the user condenses chakra about their form, creating a durable, skin-level layer strong enough to resist direct sword blows in some cases. This comes in extremely handy when facing opponents deft of the blade or when standing toe to toe with taijutsu masters. While it's main focus lies in the resistance of blows both concussive and lacerative, the technique also grants an extreme resistance to high temperatures to the point where the user can deflect techniques of the Fire Release barehanded. Of course, the temperature resisted and the overall durability of the technique are directly proportional to the amount of chakra dedicated to the task; meaning it can be extremely taxing on a user's reserves when facing a, , or.

Aside from the chakra costs, the technique's main drawback lies in its set limitations. Uzume cannot withstand temperatures beyond that of the typical fire release, meaning attempting to block an Amaterasu or a ninjutsu of the Plasma Release would be near suicide, and cannot cancel out explosive, concussive forces, such as those delivered by exploding tags. Despite these, the technique is extremely useful, especially when combined with others to increase its versatility.