Edo Tensei

Death is merely a temporary pause for those bound by the ritual of dust.

Edo Tensei, the Impure World Reincarnation, is a forbidden summoning jutsu that brings the dead back as immortal corpses under the control of the summoner. It was created by Tobirama Senju, who abandoned its completion because of its sinister nature; Orochimaru and later Kabuto Yakushi perfected it.

Quick Facts

Primary users: Kabuto Yakushi

Lore & Background

The Impure World Reincarnation is a forbidden summoning jutsu that brings the dead back as immortal corpses. Itachi Uchiha is resurrected by Kabuto Yakushi using this technique during the Fourth Great Ninja War. The resurrected individuals are forced to fight on Tobi's side. Itachi is paired with Nagato and forced to fight Naruto and Killer Bee against his will. Itachi learns of his brother's intentions and summons the crow he gave Naruto to regain his free will. After sealing Nagato, Itachi heads out to stop Kabuto and encounters Sasuke. Itachi is pushed to use Izanami to trap Kabuto in an eternal time-loop in his own mind to have him release his jutsu.