Taikyokuton | 太極遁 |
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Taiji Release |
The Element is Based On: Natural Energy |
Facts that Prove the Element to be Possible (In the Manga Context): Yin is the energy that governs one’s spiritual energy; the mind, darkness, imagination, and creation. Yang is the energy that governs one’s physical energy; the body, light, vitality, and life.
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Together, these two as Releases use and manipulate spiritual energy and physical energy, which are the two components of chakra, respectively at varying ratios. While this makes all ninjutsu that utilize chakra at least distantly rooted in Yin and Yang Release, these "elements" are purer and root applications the energies they derive from in ratio and potency.
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[X] While anyone can use a higher ratio of spiritual energy to physical energy in techniques, like with Yamanaka HA techniques, spiritual energy potency needs to be very high for one to be a considered a practitioner of Yin Release. The same can be said for Yang Release.As said earlier, spiritual and physical energy mixed together form Chakra. There are, in fact, different forms of Chakra though (not to be confused with elemental releases), each unique with their own component energies that are added into the mix. The standard form of Chakra is utilized by Shinobi, which can be dubbed "Normal Chakra". A different form of chakra known as "Sage Chakra" is utilized by Sages. Sage Chakra is formed by the mixing of spiritual, physical, and a third energy component to the mix: Natural Energy. As such, Taiji is to Sages with Sage Chakra what Yin and Yang are to Shinobi with Normal Chakra. Taiji Release uses and manipulates natural energy, which is one of the three components of Sage Chakra. This in turn means that all Senjutsu that utilizes Natural Energy is at least distantly rooted in Taiji Release, similar to how all Ninjutsu that utilizes Spiritual Energy and Physical Energy is at least distantly rooted in Yin and Yang Release respectively. However, purer and root applications of Taiji Release are scarce among most modern sages. While all sages manipulate their Yin, Yang, and Taiji natures to a degree, to profess oneself as a proficient user or master of Taiji Release requires competency in sage chakra manipulation beyond that of the common sage. More direct examples that show the ability to manipulate Natural Energy is possible include
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which are senjutsu that specifically manipulate just the natural energy of the technique. With the first technique, the natural energy manipulated can not be sensed by those who lack sage training as even the Rinnegan's chakra vision did not see the natural energy coming off of the Frog Kata strike. Similarly, the Sharingan's chakra vision could not see the natural energy causing the erratic behavior the cave had when Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation was used.The justification for this release can come from the following deductions.
Additional Considerations RP Consideration
Yin and Yang as Universal Abilities mark them as something all shinobi can do. Even Samurai and Ronin can utilize Yin and Yang Release since they are merely acts of manipulating spiritual and physical energy ratios. Sages with Sage Chakra then could feasibly learn to manipulate the ratio of natural energy even higher. Non-Canon Usage Consideration Sage Power in the anime showed toads being able to gather natural energy during the era when there was no chakra (i.e. spiritual and physical energy) in any living being. This implies a level of control can be learned to increase the ratio of natural energy to physical and spiritual far more than used in normal Sage Mode. This also identifies these animals are truly one with nature. |
How it Works: "[God] tried to anyway, but this was as close as [he] got to something as good as or better than [him] or the [Darkness beyond Infinity]. Nature, I mean look what nature created on its own. What's more, nature's smart enough to know that sometimes, there are no fixing things. Sometimes you just have to wipe the slate clean. Natural selection." - Chuck (Supernatural Season 11 Episode 20) Taiji Release refers to techniques that possess a strong proportion of Taiji or Natural Energy. Taiji is the energy that governs the world's natural energy; the environment, ecosystem, weather, balance, and harmony. Taiji is objective, very defined in form and function, and acts as things "naturally" would act, ergo the status quo. When movement is made, the activity reaches a limit and becomes tranquil. When tranquility is achieved, the stillness reaches a limit and becomes movement. An apple tree stands tall and still, and then when it can be still no more, an apple falls and grows again. The cycle repeats endlessly. Movement and tranquility, in alteration, defining what "is" the natural state of the world. Nature "is" the state of the world. Nature is. Taiji users have an advantage over other sages in various degrees due to their heightened skill in manipulating their sage chakra. At a base level, all Taiji Release users possess a greater balance in their sage chakra due to the ability to manipulate and control the proportions of their spiritual, physical, and natural energies at much more efficient levels, being able to do so as unconsciously as shinobi do with their spiritual and physical energies. This translates to Taiji Release practitioners being capable of passively absorbing natural energy perfectly into their system, similar to Jugo's Clan [X]. This is not to be confused with entering Sage Mode itself or receiving boosts, and the rate of conversion is half the rate of consciously molding natural energy to enter Sage Mode. This does have the benefit of granting immunity to B-Rank Genjutsu though. Taiji Release has increased damage and chakra consumption, similar to Yin and Yang Release but does not get boosted from the user's standard Sage Mode/Dokkodo boosting effects. Additionally, as a manipulation of the ratio of natural energy, those not versed in sensing it can not detect Taiji, similar to how spiritual entities of Yin Release are not detectable by those not versed in spiritual energy. The main effects of Taiji Release operate with techniques that emphasize the balance between movement and tranquility, manipulating the "status quo". This can be represented by techniques petrifying things to stone (tranquil), becoming one with nature, and following the "status quo" as seen by the teachings of Mount Myōboku. Alternatively, this state can be broken as the
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(movement), breaking the "status quo" and wildly acts out of nature as seen by the teachings of Ryūchi Cave. This especially makes sense as all Senjutsu techniques are rooted and distantly related in Taiji Release.Jutsu Usage Examples: (Taikyokuton: Shizen ni Henkō | 太極遁・自然) — Taiji Release: Change into Nature
Type: Supplementary Rank: S Range: N/A Chakra: N/A (+50 Chakra Cost to Applied Technique) Damage: N/A Description: The user is able to use their Taiji nature to a technique of the Basic 5 Elements, allowing the technique to gain a new effect upon contact in two unique ways. The first way occurs when the newly augmented technique clashes with any opposing chakra, resulting in petrification or corrosive effect on the target. If the target is hit, natural energy is sourced into the target and it becomes petrified after 2 turns. However, if the target has some form of damage reduction, the newly augmented technique will reduce the target's resistance by half the original listed cost of the user's technique. This effect remains until healed. Once the target's resistance hits 0, petrification can occur. The effects of this technique are halved when dealing with Summonings and Animal-Based Techniques, requiring twice the amount of time for petrification and only a quarter listed cost of the user's original technique reducing damage resistances. The second way this techniques acts is when the augmented technique is applied to anything else without chakra (trees, rocks, water, etc), imbuing that target with natural energy and allowing the user to passively and freely manipulate the substance according to their will. Though, controlling the new area counts as a move, it can be done in conjunction with other techniques simultaneously. Note: Usable 3 times per battle and 6 times per arc Note: Petrification takes 2 turns to complete and environmental control lasts for 2 turns Note: Taiji Release specialists can apply this technique to advanced fields, Custom Elements, and Advanced Elements (Taikyoku Junsui Modo | 太極純粋な状態) — Taiji Pure Mode Type: Supplementary Rank: S Range: Short Chakra: N/A (Additional -30 per Turn) Damage: N/A (Active +30 to Senjutsu and Elements) Description: The user will reinforce his own body with Taiji, empowering their existing Sage Mode/Dokkodo to the outermost limits. As a direct result of the pure and raw control of Taiji, the user gains access to Pure Mode, drastically empowering their abilities to a far greater state than any normal Sage Mode does, foregoing pre-existing traits for ones that represent a neutral form of nature. The appearance and effect of Pure Mode depends on the user's level. Imperfect Sage Mode users lose their animal contract-based anatomical features and take on features more in line with their surrounding environment, within reason. In rocky terrain, the user's skin would be hardened. In watery terrain, the user's skin would be fish-like and be able to swim through it like flying through the air and breathe through the water. In grassy terrain, the user's color would hair would change in color and move like grass. The results are unique to each case. In any case, the user can fly as they are manipulating the natural energy around them. Perfect Sage Mode and Dokkodo Mode Samurai/Ronin users lose all features but a change in their eyes, having iridescent pupils with a bright shine and an iridescent chakra aura
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. This form also has the benefit of nullifying all terrain-based techniques like Hiding in the Mist. Like normal Perfect Sage Mode applications, the user can choose to take on more physical environmental-based anatomical features by manipulating their energy ratios. While in this state, the user’s Sage Mode and all its effects are raised by 1 stage, whether in rank, multiplier, damage, buff, etc. it increases by 1 unit increment. The user can also make use of chakra arms, counting as an A-Rank Taiji Move, similar to Mitsuki's Sage Mode form. However, by infusing oneself with the Taiji Nature, the user becomes unable to use Yin, Yang, and Yin-Yang Release techniques. Additionally, spiritual techniques above A-Rank and physical techniques above A-Rank become unusable.Note: Can only be used twice per battle and lasts 4 turns each use. Note: Cannot be used for at least 10 turns of battle after use or twice this amount for non-battle based posts. Note: While this state is in use, the user cannot regenerate the chakra or increase his chakra pool until this Jutsu has ended. (Taikyokuton: Taiji Mōdo | 太極遁・太地モード) — Taiji Release: Taiji State Type: Mode Rank: S Range: N/A Chakra: 200 (-50 per Turn) Damage: N/A (Active +40 to Senjutsu and Elements) Description: Those who have specialized in Taiji Release can enter this mode to elevate their prowess, reaching the pinnacle of natural capabilities. When entering this mode, users first gather their five basic chakra natures and their Taiji nature. They then manipulate the ratio of their Taiji to Yin and Yang chakra such that one nature almost completely overshadows the other two, done almost instantly. The result causes the user to enter Taiji State. Taiji State is the state entered by users when they emphasize their Taiji chakra over their Yin and Yang. Because the existing risks with natural energy over physical and spiritual energy, the user is unable to maintain the high ratio of Taiji for as long as one would with Yin or Yang States. In this state, the user’s general appearance has only slight differences. Notable changes are to the hair retaining its natural style but being more refined and losing any stray hairs. The user’s eyes become more detailed and irises seemingly have an iridescent shine to them, also appearing more relaxed even in battle. The overall body structure appears to be younger and thinner in the frame and build. The user's skin tone remains the same but more blush.
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The aura around the user resembles an iridescent rainbow.
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When the user enters Taiji State, their entire essence is mixed with natural energy, granting certain abilities, including they gain access to the technique Kamiyonanayo, the ultimate Senjutsu. The user does not receive extra physical boosts like speed or damage increases. Rather they become "one with nature" no longer requiring physical movement in the area, being able to appear anywhere in the landmark by essentially "turning into nature" and appearing anywhere else, essentially being immune to physical techniques barring EIG level speeds and damage. With their overwhelming natural energy, the user becomes immune to spiritual techniques barring MS Level techniques. The drawback to this technique is that, due to the massive imbalance of Taiji chakra, the user becomes extremely limited in technique usage. Yin Release as a whole and spiritual techniques above B-Rank become unusable. Yang Release as a whole and physical techniques above B-Rank become unusable.Note: This technique only lasts 4 turns and can be used only once per battle Note: Likewise, users are unable to use techniques above A-Rank for 4 turns Note: One must have completed Taiji Release in order to use this technique. The user can only use either Yin, Yang, or Taiji State, unless they are a Taiji Specialist and Yin-Yang Master Note: Once the technique ends, the user’s natural energy is immediately expelled from their system and their spiritual and physical chakra is drained to the barest minimum for their survival, thus making them incapable of using Yin, Yang, or Yin-Yang for 10 turns, and incapable of using Sage Mode or Senjutsu for the remainder of the arc (Taikyokuton: Kamiyonanayo | 太極遁・神世七代) — Taiji Release: Seven Generations of the Age of the Gods Type: Supplementary Rank: Forbidden Range: Short - Long Chakra: N/A Damage: 80 Description: A technique used to remove physical and spiritual energy to replace it with natural energy. This Jutsu took inspiration in its application by the use of the God Tree. With this technique, the user is tied to the immediate landmark around them, causing the environment itself to behave with the will of the user similar to the Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation. The environment itself (rocks, trees, water, etc.) responds automatically targeting sources of spiritual and physical energies (i.e. shinobi, ninjutsu, etc). The environment becomes self-sustaining, self-aware, and move to both attack enemies and protect the user. The speed by which the protection is made is “instantaneous” as the natural energy is all around already, not dissimilar to Gaara's "instant" protection from even attacks like Amaterasu. However, attack based environmental movements occur at the user's current speed. While the user can consciously choose to will the behavior of the environment or have it act on its own, each use of the environment (attack, defense, or supplemental use) counts as a move but can be done simultaneously with other techniques the user uses. A single "offensive" usage can grab multiple targets so long as they are in mid-range of each other. Otherwise, the usage takes an extra move slot. Should the environment successfully manage to make contact with any spiritual and/or physical energy source, the environment will immediately begin infusing the target with natural energy, reducing the chakra on affected techniques per turn and causing petrification on living entities. The user does not absorb any chakra themselves to regain energy. Curiously, this technique will not automatically attack or defend from other Sage Mode/Dokkodo users and/or Summonings and their animal-based techniques, but the user can actively will the environment to attack and defend, however, the the petrification and energy-sapping effect in these clashes are reduced. Note: This technique remains active for as long as the user is within the Taiji State Note: The effects of this technique are strongest the closer the user is to the target. Within Short-Tange, petrifaction takes 1 turn and chakra reduction is 75 points. Within Mid-Range, petrification takes 2 turns, and chakra reduction is 50 points. Within Long-Range, petrification takes 3 turns and chakra reduction is 25 points. Note: Imperfect Sage Mode and non-Dokkodo Mode Samurai/Ronin are unaffected at Long-Range and can resist petrification for an extra turn and reduction becomes 25 and 50 points at Mid-Range and Short-Range respectively Note: Perfect Sage Mode and Dokkodo Mode Samurai/Ronin are unaffected at Mid-Range and beyond and can resist petrification for an extra 2 turns and reduction becomes 25 points at Short-Range |
Conditions to be Able to Use It: As Taiji Release is dependent on natural energy, the user must possess Sage Chakra, or more specifically, users must have the ability to consciously mold natural energy specifically (e.g. Sage Mode, Dokkodo). If the user is not able to consciously mixing the natural energy into their system (e.g. Cursed Mark, Sage Transformation), the user incapable of using this release. If the user lacks Sage Chakra (i.e. when out of Sage Mode or Dokkodo), this release becomes unusable in any capacity. Only Perfect Sage Mode and Dokkodo Mode users that have Yin, Yang, or Yin-Yang Release training can specialize in this element. Imperfect Sage Mode and Samurai/Ronin can not specialize in this element. The reason is that increasing the ratio of Sage Chakra to favor Natural Energy over Spiritual and Physical Energy typically has dire consequences (turning to stone) and the user must be able to at least have a potent Physical or Spiritual energy granted with Yin/Yang Release training or moreso the quality control to increase the ratio of natural energy higher than typical whilst possessing enough hold of physical and spiritual energy to not be completely engulfed by natural energy. |
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