Earth Release

Earth Release is one of the five basic nature transformations.

Overview
Earth Release is the most defensive element of all five nature transformations, it is commonly used by converting chakra into earth and ejecting it from the mouth or by using chakra into the ground to alter its form, this nature can be used to manipulate almost any earthen material like dirt to stone (clay not included).

This nature transformation is incredibly versatile, even if it is mostly defensive, it can be used offensively by compressing earth and firing it, creating hazards into the ground and so on. Earth Release is used defensively by erecting earth walls and related constructs. Earth Release is commonly used by residents of Land of Earth, more specifically ninjas from the Hidden Stone Village.

Earth Release is strong against Water Release and weak against Lightning Release. Due to Earth Release being an defensive element, combining it with other nature transformations do not work most of the time. When Earth Release is combined with other natures certain kekkei genkai in form of Combined Nature Transformations are produced: earth and fire creates Lava Release; earth and lightning release creates Explosion Release; earth and water release creates Clay Release; earth and wind creates Magnet Release.

If Earth Release is combined with two other natures, certain kekkei tōta in form of Triple Nature Transformations are produced: earth, fire and wind creates Dust Release; earth, lightning and wind release creates Crystal Release; earth, water and yang release creates Wood Release.