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Neji, Hinata, Shino, Kiba, Sasuke, Choji, Shikamaru and Ino all have their
clans' Kekkai Genkai, e.g. Shikamaru possesses shadow jutsu, Ino has mind
controlling jutsu.

The Uzumaki clan is said to have sealing techniques. Then why doesn't Naruto
possess any of the techniques? At least, he should have some of his father's
abilities (excluding Rasengan, as Jiraiya and Kakashi were able to do it), but
from the beginning, it is shown that he didn't possess any clan-specific
technique. Why so?


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Why doesn't Naruto possess any of his clan's specific jutsu?


I think this is probably because Naruto is genetically 1/2 Uzumaki and 1/2
another clan (Namikaze). Unlike the other Uzumaki clan members we have seen
(Kushina, Karin, Nagato, Mito), Naruto does not have their trademark straight
red hair. Instead, he inherits his father's spiky blonde hair. I think this
probably results in inheriting only a portion of the Uzumaki genetic
characteristics (e.g., compatibility as Kurama's jinchukiri), but losing
others (e.g., chakra chains, fuinjutsu).


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To expand on my comment, as per [nhahtdh's
request](https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/19111/why-doesnt-naruto-
possess-any-of-his-clans-specific-jutsu?noredirect=1#comment26938_19111):

Because clan specific jutsu **have to be taught** , even though you may have
an affinity toward them or less difficulty in learning them.

Unlike [_Kekkei Genkai_](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Kekkei_Genkai), which
are techniques (usually) unique to a clan **passed down genetically** , clan
specific jutsu - or [_Hiden_](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Hiden) \- are
**passed down through teaching/orally**.

**Examples of _Kekkei Genkai_** include, but are not limited to, the
Sharingan, the Byakugan, the Shikotsumyaku (Kimimaro's bone ability), Ice
Release techniques (used by Haku) and Wood Release techniques.  
**Examples of _Hiden_** include, but are not limited to, the Nara clan's
Shadow techniques, the Aburame clan's Insect techniques, the Hyuuga clan's
fighting style (Gentle Fist) and the Uzumaki clan's Sealing techniques.

However, it is also noteworthy to point out that Naruto possesses many of the
[general "abilities" of the Uzumaki
clan](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Uzumaki_Clan#Abilities), such as an
incredibly strong life force, great recuperative powers and over the average
longevity. He possesses these because, not unlike _Kekkei Genkai_ , they are
passed down genetically. On the other hand, he does not posess the clan's
specific jutsu, due to the simple fact that **there was no Uzumaki around to
teach them to him.**


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Naruto does seem to have the innate ability to manipulate the seal on Kurama
however, with not indication that he received training on this. So he does
have some skill in the art.


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