by MangaMoon

Naruto's Rasengan 3D panel

Remember… when Jiraiya starts teaching Naruto the Rasengan with a water balloon? Naruto wants to master a powerful technique, but his first challenge fits in his palm. He must spin chakra inside the balloon until it bursts. He tries repeatedly, yet the water never moves violently enough. Then he notices a cat playing with a balloon. The water shifts in different directions. Naruto realises that a single direction of rotation is not enough. Using his other hand to help, he finally bursts it. Next comes a rubber ball. Rotation now needs power. The tougher material resists him, and repeated attempts leave his palm aching. The final stage combines everything: rotation, power, and containment. He must hold the chakra within a stable sphere instead of letting it scatter. In Jiraiya’s hand, the Rasengan is complete. Naruto’s still falls apart. Eventually, he finds his own solution: a shadow clone. One Naruto releases the chakra while the other shapes it. A spinning sphere forms in his palm. After countless broken balloons and painful attempts, he finally holds the technique together.

Material: Wooden