Post by Kaji on Aug 15, 2006 18:05:00 GMT -5
Genjutsu (幻術, "Illusion Techniques"), in the fictional anime and manga series Naruto, are techniques that use the chakra in the victim's nervous system to create illusions; an advanced intellectual Ninjutsu. Genjutsu techniques are notably easier to execute and counter for users of high intelligence, like Shikamaru Nara; for those skilled at chakra control, like Sakura Haruno; and Sharingan-users, like Sasuke Uchiha. The most commonly seen Genjutsu is simple creation of phantasms -- causing the targeted person(s) to hear, see, smell, taste and/or feel sensations that are not actually there in order to manipulate them. In other words, they encompass and control all five senses, but other applications of Genjutsu are rare.
There are several ways to counter Genjutsu. Because it uses the victim's own chakra against him, one can cancel the genjutsu by trying to stop, and thereby disrupt, one's own chakra flow. This is called Genjutsu Kai (幻術解, "Illusion Technique Cancel"). If this doesn't work, then the only way for the victim to cancel the Genjutsu is having someone else disrupt his chakra flow with theirs through body contact. It has also been seen that if a person caused themself a "shocking" pain (such as a stab wound or broken finger) that they will wake up as well. It should be noted though, that in the case of some high-level Genjutsu techniques, not even pain will break the jutsu.
Bringer-of-Darkness Technique
* Name: Kokuangyō no Jutsu, 黒暗行の術, literally "Bringer of Darkness Technique"
* Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
* Users: First Hokage, Second Hokage (anime only)
This jutsu makes the target think their is no light in sight, allowing the user to attack in complete darkness. In the anime, the Second Hokage was the one to initiate this technique. In the manga, it was the First Hokage.
Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain
* Name: Mateki: Mugen'onsa, 魔笛・夢幻音鎖, literally "Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain"
* Type: B-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Tayuya
Using her flute, Tayuya can make her target feel as if they are tied with numerous wires, restricting their movement. Soon after, their flesh will begin to melt away from their bones, causing great pain and horror to the target. The jutsu must be maintained by the melody of the flute.
Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique
* Name: Magen: Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu, 魔幻・此処非の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique"
* Type: C-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Kotetsu Hagane, Oboro (anime only)
This jutsu changes the appearance of a nearby object or surrounding.
Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique
* Name: Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu, 魔幻・奈烙見の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique"
* Type: D-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Kakashi Hatake
This jutsu causes the target to see a horrifying vision. First, an imaginary circle of leaves will spin around and envelop the target, falling away shortly after. After a short period, the illusion will kick in. This is to make the illusion more convincing, since the user will likely have moved before the illusion sets in.
Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change
* Name: Magen: Kyōten Chiten, 魔幻・鏡天地転, literally "Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change"
* Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Itachi Uchiha
Utilizing the copy and counter abilities of the Sharingan, Itachi can use this jutsu to reverse any genjutsu back on its original user.
Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death
* Name: Magen: Jubaku Satsu, 魔幻・樹縛殺, literally "Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death" English Tree Capture Death
* Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Kurenai Yuhi, Sakura Haruno (Naruto: Narutimate Hero)
With this jutsu, the user can make themselves disappear, allowing them to approach their target unnoticed. Once they are near their target, a tree will grow at the target's feet and restrict their movements. Once the opponent believes that they are captured, the user can then grow from the tree and kill the target.
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Mist Servant Technique
* Name: Kasumi Jūsha no Jutsu, 霞従者の術, literally "Mist Servant Technique"
* Type: D-rank, Supplementary
* Users: Mubi, Oboro, Kagari
This jutsu creates hundreds of clones that phase in and out of the ground as if they were made of a blackish, oil-like liquid. When attacked, the clones regrow themselves. The clones can be controlled to make it seem as if they're throwing kunai. The user can then time their attacks with those of the clones.
Sly Mind Affect Technique
* Name: Kori Shinchū no Jutsu, 狐狸心中の術, literally "Sly Mind Affect Technique"
* Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Mid- to long-range (5+m)
* Users: Oboro, Kagari, Mubi
This jutsu causes the enemy to walk around in circles for hours by making it seem as if they're walking straight to their desired destination. The enemy eventually becomes exausted after traveling the same path over and over.
Temple of Nirvana Technique
* Name: Nehan Shōja no Jutsu, 涅槃精舎の術, literally "Temple of Nirvana Technique" English Nirvana Temple Jutsu
* Type: A-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Kabuto Yakushi
This jutsu causes everyone within a specific area to fall into a deep sleep. From the target's point of view, it seems as if feathers are falling from the sky, which serves as a distraction to allow the jutsu to take effect. The downside, however, is that it takes a fair amount of time to take effect, and any experienced ninja has more than enough time to dispel it.
Tsukuyomi
* Name: Tsukuyomi, 月読, literally "Moon Reader"
* Type: Kekkei genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Itachi Uchiha
Named after the Shinto moon god Tsukuyomi, this jutsu is one of the most powerful genjutsu in existence, if not the most powerful. It is unique to the Uchiha clan and only those with the Mangekyo Sharingan can perform it. When executed, the jutsu traps the target in a illusionary world that is comletely controlled by the user. Time, space, gravity, and every other law of physics is determined by the user. While it only takes a few seconds to complete in the real world, the user can make it seem as if days have passed for the target. Depending on the user's whim, they can either torture their target for days on end, or make them relive a traumatic event over and over. Once the jutsu is finished, the target will not be able to fight for some time, if they don't suffer complete mental collapse.
Because the Sharingan is the main factor in executing this jutsu, eye contact is required. When he used it on Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi seemed to force Sasuke to open his eyes. Sasuke had both eyes closed prior to Itachi's activation of the technique, but opened them in shock as Itachi used the technique. Alternatively, Itachi may have simply caused Sasuke enough pain to open his eyes, or Sasuke did so by himself, despite how unwise such an action was.
Such a powerful technique is not without its disadvantages, though. Because of the complexity of the illusion and the quickness with which it is executed, an enormous amount of chakra is necessary to perform it.
Demonic Illusion: Descending Hell Technique
* Name: Magen: Jigoku Kōka no Jutsu, 魔幻・地獄降下の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Descending Hell Technique"
* Type: No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Yoroi Akado
This jutsu causes an opponent to see a tremendous ball of fire, which descends from the sky and envelops the opponent. Because there is fire everywhere, the opponent will then flee to a location of the user's choosing.
Demonic Illusion: Double False Surroundings Technique
* Name: Magen: Nijū Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu, 魔幻・二此処非の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Double False Surroundings Technique"
* Type: Unknown, probably: B-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Oboro
This jutsu places another illusion on top of a previous illusion created by the user. If and when the target dispells the first illusion, they will not realize that a second is in place.
Illusion Bell Needles
* Name: Suzu Senbon no Genkaku, スズ千本の幻覚, literally "Illusion Bell Needles"
* Type: D-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Kin Tsuchi
Kin Tsuchi can use this technique with her specially designed bells. By attaching the bells to senbon (throwing needles) and throwing them at her target, she can get them to dodge and subsequently ignore the bells. Additionally, the target may believe the bells are actually designed to lull them into a false sense of security. In actuality, she has strings attached to the bells, which allows her to ring them. The bells ring at a certain frequency, which directly affects the brain. This causes her target to see multiple copies of herself, making it impossible to tell the real one from the illusions. Additionally, the target loses their motor skills with continued exposure to the ringing.
There are several ways to counter Genjutsu. Because it uses the victim's own chakra against him, one can cancel the genjutsu by trying to stop, and thereby disrupt, one's own chakra flow. This is called Genjutsu Kai (幻術解, "Illusion Technique Cancel"). If this doesn't work, then the only way for the victim to cancel the Genjutsu is having someone else disrupt his chakra flow with theirs through body contact. It has also been seen that if a person caused themself a "shocking" pain (such as a stab wound or broken finger) that they will wake up as well. It should be noted though, that in the case of some high-level Genjutsu techniques, not even pain will break the jutsu.
Bringer-of-Darkness Technique
* Name: Kokuangyō no Jutsu, 黒暗行の術, literally "Bringer of Darkness Technique"
* Type: A-rank, Supplementary, Short to mid-range (0-10m)
* Users: First Hokage, Second Hokage (anime only)
This jutsu makes the target think their is no light in sight, allowing the user to attack in complete darkness. In the anime, the Second Hokage was the one to initiate this technique. In the manga, it was the First Hokage.
Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain
* Name: Mateki: Mugen'onsa, 魔笛・夢幻音鎖, literally "Demonic Flute: Dream Sound Chain"
* Type: B-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Tayuya
Using her flute, Tayuya can make her target feel as if they are tied with numerous wires, restricting their movement. Soon after, their flesh will begin to melt away from their bones, causing great pain and horror to the target. The jutsu must be maintained by the melody of the flute.
Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique
* Name: Magen: Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu, 魔幻・此処非の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Technique"
* Type: C-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Kotetsu Hagane, Oboro (anime only)
This jutsu changes the appearance of a nearby object or surrounding.
Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique
* Name: Magen: Narakumi no Jutsu, 魔幻・奈烙見の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Hell Viewing Technique"
* Type: D-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Kakashi Hatake
This jutsu causes the target to see a horrifying vision. First, an imaginary circle of leaves will spin around and envelop the target, falling away shortly after. After a short period, the illusion will kick in. This is to make the illusion more convincing, since the user will likely have moved before the illusion sets in.
Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change
* Name: Magen: Kyōten Chiten, 魔幻・鏡天地転, literally "Demonic Illusion: Mirror Heaven and Earth Change"
* Type: Kekkei Genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Itachi Uchiha
Utilizing the copy and counter abilities of the Sharingan, Itachi can use this jutsu to reverse any genjutsu back on its original user.
Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death
* Name: Magen: Jubaku Satsu, 魔幻・樹縛殺, literally "Demonic Illusion: Tree Bind Death" English Tree Capture Death
* Type: B-rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Kurenai Yuhi, Sakura Haruno (Naruto: Narutimate Hero)
With this jutsu, the user can make themselves disappear, allowing them to approach their target unnoticed. Once they are near their target, a tree will grow at the target's feet and restrict their movements. Once the opponent believes that they are captured, the user can then grow from the tree and kill the target.
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Mist Servant Technique
* Name: Kasumi Jūsha no Jutsu, 霞従者の術, literally "Mist Servant Technique"
* Type: D-rank, Supplementary
* Users: Mubi, Oboro, Kagari
This jutsu creates hundreds of clones that phase in and out of the ground as if they were made of a blackish, oil-like liquid. When attacked, the clones regrow themselves. The clones can be controlled to make it seem as if they're throwing kunai. The user can then time their attacks with those of the clones.
Sly Mind Affect Technique
* Name: Kori Shinchū no Jutsu, 狐狸心中の術, literally "Sly Mind Affect Technique"
* Type: C-rank, Supplementary, Mid- to long-range (5+m)
* Users: Oboro, Kagari, Mubi
This jutsu causes the enemy to walk around in circles for hours by making it seem as if they're walking straight to their desired destination. The enemy eventually becomes exausted after traveling the same path over and over.
Temple of Nirvana Technique
* Name: Nehan Shōja no Jutsu, 涅槃精舎の術, literally "Temple of Nirvana Technique" English Nirvana Temple Jutsu
* Type: A-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Kabuto Yakushi
This jutsu causes everyone within a specific area to fall into a deep sleep. From the target's point of view, it seems as if feathers are falling from the sky, which serves as a distraction to allow the jutsu to take effect. The downside, however, is that it takes a fair amount of time to take effect, and any experienced ninja has more than enough time to dispel it.
Tsukuyomi
* Name: Tsukuyomi, 月読, literally "Moon Reader"
* Type: Kekkei genkai, No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Itachi Uchiha
Named after the Shinto moon god Tsukuyomi, this jutsu is one of the most powerful genjutsu in existence, if not the most powerful. It is unique to the Uchiha clan and only those with the Mangekyo Sharingan can perform it. When executed, the jutsu traps the target in a illusionary world that is comletely controlled by the user. Time, space, gravity, and every other law of physics is determined by the user. While it only takes a few seconds to complete in the real world, the user can make it seem as if days have passed for the target. Depending on the user's whim, they can either torture their target for days on end, or make them relive a traumatic event over and over. Once the jutsu is finished, the target will not be able to fight for some time, if they don't suffer complete mental collapse.
Because the Sharingan is the main factor in executing this jutsu, eye contact is required. When he used it on Sasuke Uchiha, Itachi seemed to force Sasuke to open his eyes. Sasuke had both eyes closed prior to Itachi's activation of the technique, but opened them in shock as Itachi used the technique. Alternatively, Itachi may have simply caused Sasuke enough pain to open his eyes, or Sasuke did so by himself, despite how unwise such an action was.
Such a powerful technique is not without its disadvantages, though. Because of the complexity of the illusion and the quickness with which it is executed, an enormous amount of chakra is necessary to perform it.
Demonic Illusion: Descending Hell Technique
* Name: Magen: Jigoku Kōka no Jutsu, 魔幻・地獄降下の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Descending Hell Technique"
* Type: No rank, Supplementary, Short range (0-5m)
* Users: Yoroi Akado
This jutsu causes an opponent to see a tremendous ball of fire, which descends from the sky and envelops the opponent. Because there is fire everywhere, the opponent will then flee to a location of the user's choosing.
Demonic Illusion: Double False Surroundings Technique
* Name: Magen: Nijū Kokoni Arazu no Jutsu, 魔幻・二此処非の術, literally "Demonic Illusion: Double False Surroundings Technique"
* Type: Unknown, probably: B-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Oboro
This jutsu places another illusion on top of a previous illusion created by the user. If and when the target dispells the first illusion, they will not realize that a second is in place.
Illusion Bell Needles
* Name: Suzu Senbon no Genkaku, スズ千本の幻覚, literally "Illusion Bell Needles"
* Type: D-rank, Supplementary, All ranges
* Users: Kin Tsuchi
Kin Tsuchi can use this technique with her specially designed bells. By attaching the bells to senbon (throwing needles) and throwing them at her target, she can get them to dodge and subsequently ignore the bells. Additionally, the target may believe the bells are actually designed to lull them into a false sense of security. In actuality, she has strings attached to the bells, which allows her to ring them. The bells ring at a certain frequency, which directly affects the brain. This causes her target to see multiple copies of herself, making it impossible to tell the real one from the illusions. Additionally, the target loses their motor skills with continued exposure to the ringing.