Super Strength: Why isn't it used to it's full potential in Naruto?

[Spaceboy24]

We know that Sakura and Tsunade have immense strength through the use of Chakra. Tsunade naturally has raw strength that's boosted to high levels with her Chakra.

My question is, why do people always assume that the only use for super strength is just punching people? Like seriously. I keep hearing that Tsunade will lose in a battle because she's only close range. While that is true, super strength doesn't have to be used at close range.

Near the end of Part I, Sakura demonstrated her strength developed from her training by lifting a heavy boulder straight above her head and throwing it at a giant bird (I think it was episode 201, against old man Gennou). This implies that Chakra Enhanced strength really does boost the strength of a user, and it isn't limited to just explosive punches. It was also demonstrated in Sakura's fight against Sasori when Sakura threw Chiyo's Lion-Headed Kannon at a remarkable speed (at least, the way it was shown in the anime).


I can think of many uses for super strength:

-Focusing chakra on the legs to make the user jump at high levels
-Focusing chakra on the legs to speed blitz opponents
-Instead of punching at close combat, why not throw large heavy objects? (not as convient but still)
-Throw weapons at speeds faster than normal (making it harder to dodge and much more threatening).
-Create shields by punching the ground a certain way (it was demonstrated by Tsunade in the Second Shinobi World War).
-Create Earthquakes

I just want to make my point clear. Well, what do you think?

 

[al3xsmith13]

that would make sense...

i think their strength i underrated

 

[kmrasengan]

that would make sense...

i think their strength i underrated

dude i can't stop looking at the boobs of olivia munn. great sig

 

[wridacule]

now im half way talking out my ass here so keep the flames low folks... but i THINK when it comes to sakura and granny's strength i thinks its more along the lines of chakra exploding from their bodies and thats why we see it mainly used for punching and not lifting huge rocks and things like that. just my view on it

 

[HashiramasStrongerCousin1]

Well, Tsunade's super strength was able to break Madara's Susano'o, so it's not completely forgotten yet.
But as for the other points you pointed out, like focusing chakra in legs to become faster/jump higher, you do make a good point about that.

 

[נıм]

Tsunade got super strength, cuz of her boobs.

 

[Punk Hazard]

now im half way talking out my ass here so keep the flames low folks... but i THINK when it comes to sakura and granny's strength i thinks its more along the lines of chakra exploding from their bodies and thats why we see it mainly used for punching and not lifting huge rocks and things like that. just my view on it

this. didnt Kakashi say Sakura releases chakra on the moment of impact to create shockwaves?

 

[gordo1]

dude i can't stop looking at the boobs of olivia munn. great sig

Me too xd

OT: I think it's because Tsunade and Sakura aren't AS relevant as they once were. And none of those uses of super strength would scratch edo madara.

 

[MNU]

Never tought of that nice + rep

 

[Third Sage]

Well, I think that body flicker technique does rely on focusing chakra in legs and then releasing it as you "jump". Also, Asuma showed us the way of infusing your weapon with chakra, thus enhancing its speed and power.

 

[al3xsmith13]

dude i can't stop looking at the boobs of olivia munn. great sig

Me too xd

OT: I think it's because Tsunade and Sakura aren't AS relevant as they once were. And none of those uses of super strength would scratch edo madara.

I KNOW! hahaha shes sooo hot i love her!

 

[elite]

interesting stuff u got here dude!!!!

 

[Spaceboy24]

this. didnt Kakashi say Sakura releases chakra on the moment of impact to create shockwaves?

I'm pretty sure he did, but I mentioned earlier that Sakura was able to lift a heavy boulder (in Part I) and fire it at a giant bird with pretty good aim (though the bird dodged it).

I don't think a 12-13 year old girl that has a similar body frame as Sakura (in Part 1) wouldn't be able to do that

 

[Punk Hazard]

I'm pretty sure he did, but I mentioned earlier that Sakura was able to lift a heavy boulder (in Part I) and fire it at a giant bird with pretty good aim (though the bird dodged it).

I don't think a 12-13 year old girl that has a similar body frame as Sakura (in Part 1) wouldn't be able to do that

that wasnt canon

 

[Spaceboy24]

that wasnt canon

I know, but still, the example of Sakura throwing Chiyo's Lion-headed Kannon isn't.

 

[jiraiya lives]

Come to think of it nearly every naruto character is weak in raw strenght
everybody in naruto rely on skill and speed and they like who needs strenght
while you can take em out with a jutsu of get in real fast and take em out with taijutsu like lee and guy +rep

 

[Punk Hazard]

I know, but still, the example of Sakura throwing Chiyo's Lion-headed Kannon isn't.

not that hard to throw a ball dude

 

[Spaceboy24]

not that hard to throw a ball dude

Sakura threw the ball at super speed (at least, the way how the anime made it out to be)

 

[Punk Hazard]

Sakura threw the ball at super speed (at least, the way how the anime made it out to be)

ive seen 12 years do that at my old school