Jutsu affecting Ninjas Clarification

[Kyuubi Fanatic]

I remember coming across a fairly detailed thread explaining jutsu chains and targeting, but am unable to find it again so am seeking clarification on a topic that has caused much dissent here among local players.

Jutsu can be used only by battling ninjas correct? Or can they be used by stand-by ninjas as long as there is an EOJ phase?

Furthermore, can jutsu like affect ninjas everywhere (battlefield and village) or only the ninjas directly opposing the user?

Clarification on these would be awesome guys.

[texans07]

only Ninjas on the Battlefield can become the user of Jutsu cards as well as resolve them successfully (ignoring negation effects, etc.).

J-264's effect is very broad and will affect all Ninjas on the Battlefield as well as Stand-by. Effects that are more narrow will state it such as "On the Battlefield", "opposing the user", "Stand-by", "Injured", etc.