Custom Element Japanese Name: Ōsmuton
Custom Element English Name: Osmium Release
The Element is Based On: Fūin + Fire + Earth + Wind + Advanced Chakra Control
Facts that Prove the Element to be Possible (in the manga context):
The proof of possibility for this element is shown, in one way, numerous times throughout the series, in the form of Magnet Release. An Advanced Element displayed by the Third and Fourth Kazekage, and Fifth Kazekage, it allows for the manipulation of minerals in an extremely fine form through the use of Earth and Wind Release. The different versions displayed by each Kazekage proves two things; that the elemental manipulation required to use this element is possible, and that there are other unique minerals that are all within the capacity for manipulation using this method.
Osmium itself is a naturally occurring mineral in the Earth's crust, though it is actually the least abundant stable element to be found within the planet. Therefore, it is necessary to create more, as the use of Earth and Wind alone would naturally yield very little Osmium for use. A way to remedy this is through the usage of Fire Release on one's Earth chakra, or the natural earth around them. This creates igneous deposits, of which Osmium is a product, and is therefore a feasible method through which to create more of the element. At that point, one needs only use their Earth chakra to grind the element into a fine form, and then manipulate it through Wind Release as they please. The presence of Fire Release keeps the element sufficiently heated, so that it does not simply evaporate in the air due to being a pyrophoric substance.
We have seen before in the series how Fūinjutsu is used to safely confine and protect the user through barriers, a basic application which, though minor, allows for safer usage of the element, as well as greater utility.
How It Works:
Osmium Release, in its physical form, is that of fine grains. A single grain is equivalent in size to that of an ordinary sand grain. Osmium has high reflectivity in the ultraviolet range of the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing it to exhibit a wide range of colors when exposed to things such as light and other forms of energy. Normally, the element is silver. Though it exists in a form much smaller than that of when it is originally made, it is no less durable. The element itself possess a 7.0 rating on the Mohs scale, meaning that it is significantly more durable than other mineral elements such as Earth Release. In terms of head on interactions with said element, and others of similar durability, Osmium would simply outclass them in terms of strength and toughness. Osmium itself naturally has a high boiling point, due to the nature of its creation, and as such is particularly resistant to methods of attack via temperature increases, as well as being naturally resistant to corrosive or acidic agents. Osmium also has an immense half-life, reaching up to 2x1015 years (approximately 140000 times the age of the universe).
The most unique quality of Osmium is its innate toxicity, which proves to be quite lethal if direct exposure occurs. This is due to Osmium being a pyrophoric substance, meaning that it dissolves into a solvent upon contact with liquids. Inhalation, ingestion, even absorption through the skin due to its immense toughness acting as a means of penetrative capability, can result in this reaction occurring, causing harmful effects to whatever entity it moves into. The extent and severity of the debilitating effects varies with concentration, allowing for users to inflict status ailments on an opponent which could prove useful in battle (a CEJ will be made outlining the potential effects and their severity when contact is made with the element). Though there are different effects, the method by which they're achieved (the element disseminating and spreading completely throughout the area of contact to achieve full area of effect) is all the same.
Skin Contact: Upon making direct contact with skin, Osmium will easily penetrate the epidermis and flesh, causing irritation and inflammation at the point of contact. In this sense, it works in a similar manner to numerous small scalpels, each one slicing into the skin and leaving numerous minuscule open wounds. This can cause the impaired function of the body part in question, such as an arm or leg.
Eye Contact: Should one's eye(s) be exposed to Osmium, the grains will easily slice through the lens and damage the organ. This will impede a target's visual clarity to varying degrees and, in the worst case, leave them totally blinded.
Inhalation: Breathing in Osmium draws the element directly to one's lungs, where the element disseminates and can cause respiratory issues in a target by shredding the organs, which then causes an imbalance in the presence and flow of gases and fluids. If left untreated, this could result in death.
Should Osmium undergo this reaction when clashing with another element, such as Water Release, it will lose its current granular form, turning into a solvent and thus unable to be manipulated or controlled further by the user.
In terms of basic manipulation, the element's form as a mass of granular material allows for the user to create objects of virtually any shape or size, and for numerous purposes. The user can simply utilise the element as a shapeless mass of pseudo-corrosive grains that surge over the field, like a current, or condensed it into constructs. It would be accurate to think of each individual grain as a miniature scalpel, capable of slicing through flesh and bone like butter.
The final aspect of Osmium, and a more minor feature on that note, is the incorporation of the barrier aspect of Fūinjutsu. During the process of creating Osmium, the user would create miniscule barriers around the grains that would respond to the user’s chakra and contact with their body. The barrier naturally acts as a barricade between the user’s body and the element as a response to any moment of contact, meaning that the user is able to make direct contact with their use of the element without being hurt by it. However, the barrier only behaves in this way when it comes to contact with the user, and thus has no bearing on elemental interactions or contact with other living things.
Jutsu Usage Examples:
(Ōsmuton: Orekkusu no Chi) – Osmium Release: Blood of Oryx
Type: Offensive / Defensive
Rank: D – S
Range: Short – Long
Chakra: 10 – 40
Damage: 20 – 80
Description: Allows the user to create manipulate Osmium in its shapeless, wispy state.
(Ōsmuton: Nokurisu no Hāku) – Osmium Release: Grasp of Nokris
Type: Offensive / Defensive
Rank: D – S
Range: Short – Long
Chakra: 10 – 40
Damage: 20 – 80
Description: Allows the user to create manipulate Osmium in the form of condensed constructs.
(Ōsmuton: Kurota no Supōn) – Osmium Release: Spawn of Crota
Type: Offensive / Defensive
Rank: D – S
Range: Short – Long
Chakra: 10 – 40
Damage: 20 – 80
Description: Allows the user to create familiars made of Osmium.
Conditions to be Able to Use It: Jōnin Rank & Mastery of Fire, Earth, Wind and Fūinjutsu
Is Weak To:
Water & Seraphic Water Release: Osmium is a pyrophoric element, which means that it naturally dissolves when in contact with liquids. This is due to the fact that Osmium can only maintain its granular, mineral form at temperatures equal to or exceeding 50° Celsius. Upon dissolving, the element can no longer be controlled by the user, though it is no less toxic, and can still be dangerous if contact occurs. Like with normal Water Release, Seraphic Water would simply cool the element to the extent that it can no longer maintain its form.
Wind & Empyrean Wind Release: Though Wind Release doesn’t exhibit the natural strength to overcome Osmium, it is a typically cool element, and this quality will result in the element being dispersed in an interaction between the two. The nature of Wind also interferes with the chakra control required to control Osmium itself. Empyrean Wind is more effective against Osmium due to the intensity of its kinetic forces. The nature of Empyrean Wind affects the chakra control required to manipulate Osmium to an even greater extent than normal Wind Release.
Corium Release: Corium is a form of liquid which allows it to trigger the reaction in pyrophoric substances such as Osmium, dismantling the element. Not only that, but Corium also exudes heat that is orders of magnitude above the melting point of Osmium, granting it even greater advantage against the element.
Is Strong To:
Fire Release: Osmium has a natural melting point of 3033° Celsius, counteracting Fire’s inherently high temperatures. The use of fire is what sustains Osmium in its granular form, making it counterproductive to use as a tool to destroy it.
Earth Release & Shikotsumyaku: Osmium is a particularly durable element, and its granular form gives it the edge in physical clashes, as its naturally rigid and sharp form allows it to behave as a saw-like material that grinds away at Earth. The same principle applies to Shikotsumyaku.
Ice & Burning Ice Release: Similar to the case of Earth and Shikotsumyaku, Osmium is simply too dense to be adequately defended against by either element, especially considering that both elements are particularly fragile.
Radiation & Decay Release: Osmium’s extraordinary half-life makes it naturally effective against both Radiation and Decay, as its sheer length makes even the accelerated rate of decay a time-consuming process.
Magnet Release & Sand Ninjutsu: Osmium’s density gives it a natural advantage over the Iron Sand and Gold Sand variants of Magnet Release, and Sand Ninjutsu. Their minerals, while of a similar physical form, are far lighter, and are simply overpowered by Osmium in direct clashes.
Co-creator: Matt
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This isn't just a CJ, so even though I do write fairly simple, I do want you to summarise what the element is in terms of its unique qualities and behaviours, just so I know you know what it's all about. After that we'll get into the techniques.