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So after reading and re-reading Manga page after manga page i have come to the conclusion that most Kekkei-Genkai are extremely Under-rated for what they can do.
KKG Summary
Kekkei-Genkai are described through the 'natural affinities' that each person has for an element. Most people have a natural affinity for only one element - and most Jounins are able to master other elements as well. This is exemplified through Kakashi and his mastery of both Lightning (affinity) and water elements.
It is important to note that KKG are provided to those who possess a natural affinity for TWO elements, allowing them to combine them and create a new 'chakra' and or - element type.
Ice Release
In the first series - Haku was revealed to us - the very first KKG that we had seen in the series using his(her) Ice release Technique and allowing him to move at extreme speeds.
Now other than Power-Scaling - if we look at Haku in the war - although defeated by Kakashi again - Haku was still a worthy adversary (This is even with Kisame again - but I'm attempting to prove that he was some-what under played in Part 1)
Bone Release
Next we have Kimimaro - who if not for his sickness - would have been able to take on Naruto, Lee and Gaara all by himself in PART ONE.
He is brought back through the Edo and is seen to be fighting with Hanzo, Lady Chiyo etc - and therefore it's possible to assume that even for someone so young - he is extremely powerful.
His KKG gives him an obvious advantage upon so many people making him a step up on the average Ninja.
Scorch & Explosion
Furthermore - the abilities of the KKG are illustrated through the adversaries that Kakashi faces within his first fight of the war.
The Scorch Release and Explosion Release - two of the abilities seen being used against Kakashi and his squad.
These two abilities were revered within the series and both characters using these KKG are immediately recognized by fellow ninja of the Shinobi alliance making them a definite 'level up' from the normal ninja.
Crystal Release
NOW i know this isn't Cannon BUT it has also been seen that CRYSTAL release is EXTREMELY powerful! Its user managed to take the 3 Tails - head on - and although being defeated - was able to stand up to the sea monster. Her powers and control of the ability made her a definite standout within the original series as a powerful Shinobi. What other Ninja can stand up to the 3 tails and make it out alive in PART 1 (without another beast/ being Awesome as Oro)
Wood Release
Hashi is described as being of the most powerful ninja of his time, unfortunately thanks to the slowness of CPTN Yamato - this ability is now seen as being under-powered - setting aside its 'sealing abilities' which seem to have become useless on Naruto now anyway.
The main power of the wood release seems to be in its sealing abilities - which is why Hashi is seen to be so powerful - but if Yamato Fails at sealing using his abilities - it forces his KKG to also appear Weak, which is not the case at all.
Boil and Lava Release
Two more (and my personal Favorite) KKG are those that Mei - the Mizukage possesses - the Boil and Lava release Techniques. These techniques - mist especially were enough to melt through Sasuke's Sasuno'o - a feat which is not easy by any standards - which thanks to plotnojutsu was stopped due to white Zetsu Spores.
Gale Release
Lastly - DARUI - User of the Black Lightning ability - and the only person permitted by the 4th Raikage to have the Black Lightning Tattoo!
His Gale Release is a mixture of both Lightning and Water Styles - and if i remember correctly - Darui was confident enough to take down the Gold and Silver Brothers - TOGETHER while using it (even if he had a bit of help). If that's not power - or maybe cockiness - then i don't know what is. Darui is often severely under-rated and his KKG is seen to be another run in the mill technique - which again - is not the case at all.
As we know, The leaf village is prized for having the best visual KKG of the Sharingan and the Byakugan, both of which are looked upon as being GODLY.
These abilities have of course led to more powerful attacks and secrets such as MS, EMS and eventually Rinnegan.
But these KKG (sharingan (blaze Release), Rinnegan) aside - all the other KKG seem to be totally under-rated!
Most people (to my understanding) ignore these KKG as they are 'not up to par' with the standards set by the Sharingan, Mangekyou Sharingan and Eternal Mangakyou Sharingan. ESPECIALLY Byakugan - which after so much build up and hype within Part 1 - and many comments stating Byakugan > Sharingan - has received close to no hype in comparison to all the upgrades that Sharingan is receiving.
The Rinnegan, As well - included as a KKG is so powerful, the abilities provided by this KKG provides almost limitless capabilities - and demonstrated by Nagato/Madara - the culmination of both the EMS and Rinnegan asserts Madara's role as having an indefinite Hubris - and rightly so.
Kekkei Tota
Now this is where it becomes interesting - an ability so rare that only two people mentioned within the Narutoverse appear to have it. The Kekkei Tota.
Before i described KKG as having a natural affinity for TWO elements. The KKT is the Natural Affinity for THREE elements and is demonstrated as the 'particle style' of both Muu and Oniki - both abilities are extremely powerful.
The KKT is the only exception to the rule of KKG being under-powered - and a whole new level was needed to be able to comprehend its power.
Basically - all the other KKG are looked down on as being not powerful - and are (IMO) extremely Under-rated - and brushed off by most viewers of Naruto. There is almost no hype for the abilities yet they are described as extremely rare abilities by characters of the show.
The complete Overpoweredness of Madara, Hashi and so many other ninja just abolishes any respect that anyone might have for these KKG.
Sorry if i forgot any KKG - there's a lot of them and most are non-cannon.
Do you agree, most KKG are under-rated?
Comparing KKG - do the Sharingan, Rinnegan, etc swamp the other KKG?
Do you think the KKG are more powerful than they are made out to be?
Hope you read / Enjoy Reading
<3
KKG Summary
Kekkei-Genkai are described through the 'natural affinities' that each person has for an element. Most people have a natural affinity for only one element - and most Jounins are able to master other elements as well. This is exemplified through Kakashi and his mastery of both Lightning (affinity) and water elements.
It is important to note that KKG are provided to those who possess a natural affinity for TWO elements, allowing them to combine them and create a new 'chakra' and or - element type.
Ice Release
In the first series - Haku was revealed to us - the very first KKG that we had seen in the series using his(her) Ice release Technique and allowing him to move at extreme speeds.
Now other than Power-Scaling - if we look at Haku in the war - although defeated by Kakashi again - Haku was still a worthy adversary (This is even with Kisame again - but I'm attempting to prove that he was some-what under played in Part 1)
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Bone Release
Next we have Kimimaro - who if not for his sickness - would have been able to take on Naruto, Lee and Gaara all by himself in PART ONE.
He is brought back through the Edo and is seen to be fighting with Hanzo, Lady Chiyo etc - and therefore it's possible to assume that even for someone so young - he is extremely powerful.
His KKG gives him an obvious advantage upon so many people making him a step up on the average Ninja.
Scorch & Explosion
Furthermore - the abilities of the KKG are illustrated through the adversaries that Kakashi faces within his first fight of the war.
The Scorch Release and Explosion Release - two of the abilities seen being used against Kakashi and his squad.
These two abilities were revered within the series and both characters using these KKG are immediately recognized by fellow ninja of the Shinobi alliance making them a definite 'level up' from the normal ninja.
Crystal Release
NOW i know this isn't Cannon BUT it has also been seen that CRYSTAL release is EXTREMELY powerful! Its user managed to take the 3 Tails - head on - and although being defeated - was able to stand up to the sea monster. Her powers and control of the ability made her a definite standout within the original series as a powerful Shinobi. What other Ninja can stand up to the 3 tails and make it out alive in PART 1 (without another beast/ being Awesome as Oro)
Wood Release
Hashi is described as being of the most powerful ninja of his time, unfortunately thanks to the slowness of CPTN Yamato - this ability is now seen as being under-powered - setting aside its 'sealing abilities' which seem to have become useless on Naruto now anyway.
The main power of the wood release seems to be in its sealing abilities - which is why Hashi is seen to be so powerful - but if Yamato Fails at sealing using his abilities - it forces his KKG to also appear Weak, which is not the case at all.
Boil and Lava Release
Two more (and my personal Favorite) KKG are those that Mei - the Mizukage possesses - the Boil and Lava release Techniques. These techniques - mist especially were enough to melt through Sasuke's Sasuno'o - a feat which is not easy by any standards - which thanks to plotnojutsu was stopped due to white Zetsu Spores.
Gale Release
Lastly - DARUI - User of the Black Lightning ability - and the only person permitted by the 4th Raikage to have the Black Lightning Tattoo!
His Gale Release is a mixture of both Lightning and Water Styles - and if i remember correctly - Darui was confident enough to take down the Gold and Silver Brothers - TOGETHER while using it (even if he had a bit of help). If that's not power - or maybe cockiness - then i don't know what is. Darui is often severely under-rated and his KKG is seen to be another run in the mill technique - which again - is not the case at all.
As we know, The leaf village is prized for having the best visual KKG of the Sharingan and the Byakugan, both of which are looked upon as being GODLY.
These abilities have of course led to more powerful attacks and secrets such as MS, EMS and eventually Rinnegan.
But these KKG (sharingan (blaze Release), Rinnegan) aside - all the other KKG seem to be totally under-rated!
Most people (to my understanding) ignore these KKG as they are 'not up to par' with the standards set by the Sharingan, Mangekyou Sharingan and Eternal Mangakyou Sharingan. ESPECIALLY Byakugan - which after so much build up and hype within Part 1 - and many comments stating Byakugan > Sharingan - has received close to no hype in comparison to all the upgrades that Sharingan is receiving.
The Rinnegan, As well - included as a KKG is so powerful, the abilities provided by this KKG provides almost limitless capabilities - and demonstrated by Nagato/Madara - the culmination of both the EMS and Rinnegan asserts Madara's role as having an indefinite Hubris - and rightly so.
Kekkei Tota
Now this is where it becomes interesting - an ability so rare that only two people mentioned within the Narutoverse appear to have it. The Kekkei Tota.
Before i described KKG as having a natural affinity for TWO elements. The KKT is the Natural Affinity for THREE elements and is demonstrated as the 'particle style' of both Muu and Oniki - both abilities are extremely powerful.
The KKT is the only exception to the rule of KKG being under-powered - and a whole new level was needed to be able to comprehend its power.
Basically - all the other KKG are looked down on as being not powerful - and are (IMO) extremely Under-rated - and brushed off by most viewers of Naruto. There is almost no hype for the abilities yet they are described as extremely rare abilities by characters of the show.
The complete Overpoweredness of Madara, Hashi and so many other ninja just abolishes any respect that anyone might have for these KKG.
Sorry if i forgot any KKG - there's a lot of them and most are non-cannon.
Do you agree, most KKG are under-rated?
Comparing KKG - do the Sharingan, Rinnegan, etc swamp the other KKG?
Do you think the KKG are more powerful than they are made out to be?
Hope you read / Enjoy Reading
<3
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