[Theory] [Symbolism in Naruto] Power Of Three

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Well, I always wondered about this for a long time and I think the Sun and Moon Symbolism is kinda incomplete and has a missing component, the Earth symbolism. I made a few theories about it but they didn't have much evidence to back it up. So, I will leave this as a gateway to what you think of this. :)

A) The Sun :-

Well the Sun is represented by Naruto as he has a Sun Seal and also has a symbolic connection to the Sun, i.e; Light.

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I think the Sun is symbolised by a circle as shown below :-

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Interestingly, The Byakugan somehow looks very similar and is connected to the Sun via it's circular nature.

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Could the Sun be connected to the Hyuugas and extending it be connected to Kaguya ?

Note : Even the Nine Bijuus are somehow connected to the Sun as they are powering Naruto's Sun Seal.

B) The Moon :-

The Moon is connected to Sauske as he has a Moon seal and it represents the Darkness.

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The Moon seal is represented by a Crescent Circle. I think. :sweat:

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Coincidentally, the Sharingan is connected to the Moon via it's Genjutsu powers.

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There have been many theories that connect the moon to Sobojo, the Daemonic Tengu.

C) The Earth :-

But there seems to be something missing here, basically a third component which is the Earth or the Shinjuu.

But then, where does the Earth seal of the Shinju reside ?

I would say it was Obito.

And this is the Earth Seal :-

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The Earth Seal might be a circle with concentric rings on it.

^ Could the above be the Earth Seal ? Especially considering Obito was the Juubi's Jinchuuriki and the Juubi symbolises the Earth.

Could Obito also play a role in the sealing of Kaguya with his Earth Seal ?

Maybe, the Earth Seal still exists within Obito ?

The Rinnegan also has concentric circles and could symbolise the Earth.

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The Seal Placements :-

Thanks to King Hashirama for the image. :)

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Look at the above image.

Moon in the Right Side. Sauske's Moon seal is on his Right Hand.

Sun in the Left Side. Naruto's's Sun seal is on his Left Hand.

Earth is in the Centre. Obito's Earth Seal is in the center at his back.


The Power of Three :-

The Number three has a very vast connection with our world. It is even said that perfection can only be achieved with three powers.

There was an Ancient Aliens episode " The Power of Three" (I also suggest that you watch it) which showed how the number Three is embedded in our History, Religion, Astronomy (The three Orion Stars), The laws of Motion and even in our DNA.

The episode overall was very knowledgeable although the Aliens part was Bogus. Lol

The Sun, Moon and Earth are three celestial objects which are closely connected to each other. Could Kishi have been inspired by this ?

The Juubi's eye :-

Could the Juubi's eye actually be the Final product when you combine Earth (Shinju), Sun (Kaguya) and Moon (Sobojo) Powers ?

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It also seems to have the features of the Byakugan, Sharingan and Rinnegan.

Kaguya is the Shinju which shows that she was sealed in the Shinju and the Shinju already has Sobojo in the form of the fruit as said by some people.

Perhaps the above is the reason why Juubi had that eye and the Sharrinnegan always awakens as a Third eye ?

As far as we know, Sauske might have an incomplete version of it as he didn't awaken it as a third eye. Not to mention that the Rikudou seems to have a third sealed eye also. So, it's possible the power is temporarily given by Rikudou.

Madara awakened the third eye because he had Kaguya, Shinju and Sobojo's Sharingan Powers.

Conclusion :-

So, to sum up my thoughts on this :-

1) There is a Sun and Moon Symbolism going on here but it is incomplete without the Earth symbolism as the number three represents perfection.

2) Does this make sense :-

Sun Symbolism - Kaguya - Byakugan.

Moon Symbolism - Sobojo - Sharingan.

Earth Symbolism - Shinju - Rinnegan.

Seems that Sobojo, Shinju and Kaguya somehow have a connection with each other in the creation of NV in the following manner :-

Earth : Shinju : Creator : Birth : Beginning

Sun : Kaguya : Preserver : Growth : Middle

Moon : Sobojo : Destroyer : Death : End

3) Could Obito have an Earth Seal and help in the sealing of Kaguya ? Currently the Moon Seal (Sauske) and Sun Seal (Naruto) are not enough to seal Kaguya. Could Obito have residual Juubi Chakra to awaken the Earth Seal, make a trio and seal Kaguya ?

4) The Three Celestial Seals :-

Sun :
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Moon :
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Earth :
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5) Could the Sharrinegan be the final product when you combine the Moon, Sun and Earth powers ?

Well, my Theory has a few loopholes in it, but still, I think there is something missing here in the whole symbolism thingy. Not to mention that the number three's importance and the Sun, Moon and Earth's Relation as three celestial objects.

Further Plot Points :-

So, the recent chapters got me thinking and I came up with a few ideas concerning this theory.

Point- 1 :-

1) The Sun and Moon seals were in the possesion of Hagoromo as shown by his Staff.

I think that the Earth seal was in the possession of Hamura and he also had a corresponding staff. This is also the reason why he was able to seal the Juubi within Hagoromo as the Juubi represents the Earth.

2) Kaguya could be sealed by combining the Sun and Moon seals.

But, the above does not apply to Black Zetsu. He can only be sealed by Hamura's Earth seal as BZ represents the Earth in a way.

By combining all Three seals, Kaguya and Black Zetsu could be sealed.

Sun + Moon seals = Seals Kaguya.
Earth seal = Seals Black Zetsu.

3) As some people here pointed out Naruto has one half of the Earth Seal.

The other half is with Hashirama . This is why Hagoromo appeared in front of the Edo Hokages to awaken Hashirama' Earth seal fully. Sakura may herself play a big role in this due to her Byakugou. She can perhaps transfer the Earth Seal from Naruto to Hashirama.

Hashirama's Earth seal is the Sage mode mark on his forehead called the Bindu Symbol according to Chatte.

4) Compatibility with the Earth seal :-

A) Naruto is not compatible because he already has the Sun seal. He is perhaps just a vessel for the Earth seal.

B) Hashirama is not compatible because he is already dead.

Point - 2 :-

I see three people who have the potential to get the Earth seal :-

1) The highest possibility is Obito because he was the Shinju Jinchuriki and might have a near death experience and meet Hamura and get the Earth Seal from him.

Not to mention, Kishi had many chances to kill Obito but he never did, which makes me think Kishi planned this.

2) The second possibility is Sakura. She fits perfectly in the Team 7 symbolism ( See previous posts ).

The Earth seal could be Sakura's powerup ( Connected to Byakugou, See Chatte's theory) which would bring her on the level of Naruto and Sauske.

3) The third possibility is Hashirama. Hagoromo might use the Edo Hokages chakra to Rinne-tensei Hashirama removing the "being dead means not compatible with seal" point.

Problem is, Hashirama doesn't fit properly with Naruto and Sauske unlike Obito and Sakura.

Hagoromo appeared before Hashirama and talked about seals. Could it be the Earth seal ?

Point - 3 :-

Also, while this may seem like a long shot, you would have noticed that Black Zetsu removed all mention of Hamura from the tablet and the history of the legend.

If Hamura had the Earth seal which could seal Black Zetsu , it makes sense that BZ would remove Hamura from the story.

This led to the knowledge of the Earth Seal being lost and BZ would have no problems in reviving Kaguya.
 
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I really hope Obito's role is a small one.
 

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Obito no longer has Rinnegan.
 

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Blaze Release once released a thread about the power of 3 a long time ago but it was in reference to many different things Im not sure if its still up. But he did have a good one about The totsuka sword and Yata mirror and that they are mystical objects in Japan. There was a third one but i cant remember what the object was. It sucks the thread doesn't exist anymore
 

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I really hope Obito's role is a small one.

We will see what happens but that is doubtful.

Obito no longer has Rinnegan.

The Rinnegan is just a symbolism connection.

Blaze Release once released a thread about the power of 3 a long time ago but it was in reference to many different things Im not sure if its still up. But he did have a good one about The totsuka sword and Yata mirror and that they are mystical objects in Japan. There was a third one but i cant remember what the object was. It sucks the thread doesn't exist anymore

I think it was Yasaka Magatama, the three tomoe Shuriken. Wish, I could have read that. >_>
 

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We will see what happens but that is doubtful.



The Rinnegan is just a symbolism connection.



I think it was Yasaka Magatama, the three tomoe Shuriken. Wish, I could have read that. >_>

if I understand the "Power of Three" then maybe I'll get but I got nothing.
 

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You also forgot to mention the following for the Sun:

Sakura's family symbol = full circle.

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Hashirama's SM circle:

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To me the sun has to do with Nature.
 

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Seems good but... What's Sobojo? o_O
 

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You also forgot to mention the following for the Sun:

Sakura's family symbol = full circle.

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Hashirama's SM circle:

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To me the sun has to do with Nature.

I didn't notice that. Nice Find.

Also, from your post in a previous thread :-

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Look at the top part.

Moon in the Right Side. Sauske's Moon seal is on his Right Hand.

Sun in the Left Side. Naruto's's Sun seal is on his Left Hand.

Earth is in the Centre. Obito's Earth Seal is in the center at his back.

Going to add this to the OP too. ^_^
 

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I didn't notice that. Nice Find.

Also, from your post in a previous thread :-

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Look at the top part.

Moon in the Right Side. Sauske's Moon seal is on his Right Hand.

Sun in the Left Side. Naruto's's Sun seal is on his Left Hand.

Earth is in the Centre. Obito's Earth Seal is in the center at his back.

Going to add this to the OP too. ^_^
XD glad it can help!

But why do you believe it is an earth seal?
 

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Seems good but... What's Sobojo? o_O

Got it from one of the most epic theories on NB imo.



XD glad it can help!

But why do you believe it is an earth seal?

Two Reasons :-

1)The Sun, Moon and Earth are Three connected Celestial Bodies. Yet, there is no Earth Seal shown which means it must exist due to the number Three representing completion.

2) The Juubi is connected with the Earth. Obito was the Juubi's Jinchuuriki. Which makes it possible for the seal on his back to be the Earth Seal.
 

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Nice ideas. I like how Obito could have his own symbolic representation in Kaguya's defeat via his relation to Earth/Juubi. And I remember that episode of Anicent Aliens too Lol
 

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Very possible. Kishi could make Obito a transmigrant too. Although he couldn't use both rinnegan, both MS Kamui should match up well since its very similar to Kaguya's technique.
 

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Very possible. Kishi could make Obito a transmigrant too. Although he couldn't use both rinnegan, both MS Kamui should match up well since its very similar to Kaguya's technique.

Makes sense. Especially considering Obito and Kaguya ( Possible Type of Kamui being used by her) are the only known characters to use Kamui. Considering Obito's symbolism and connection to Naruto and Sauske, I wouldn't be surprised if he was a transmigrant.
 

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I think it was Yasaka Magatama, the three tomoe Shuriken. Wish, I could have read that. >_>

I think you are right and yes it was the long range jutsu for Susanoo that Itachi had used against Nagato. I found the wikipedia link involving the treasures. At the time Blaze Release stated that this was Itachi's powerup to Naruto when he gave him the crow(of course now we know it was Kotoamatsukami) but at the time it really did seem believable for the fact that Itachi alone had 2 of the japanese sacred treasures. He had this theory come out I beleive in 2011 when he had first joined and i remember it so clearly because it was the very thread that i knew this guy was a good member and an excellent theorist. You see members now a days try to come up with a theory just to say "I told you so" but he wasn't like that, to be honest none of the original member were. All we wanted to do was get everyone thinking in a different manner and try to expand our minds to the Naruto Universe. This is wayyy before we even knew who pain was or anything like that so the minds of the readers were still fresh and not so open to the possibilities that Kishi could throw into his manga. Sadly, not many members are like that anymore. The only really really good theorists on the base now are Owarij, Ser Derp Obito, Dr Proof and Chatte. Even though they haven't been active as they use to be they are great theorist because none of them have ever or will ever say "I told you so". All they want is for members to be open to the possibilities that can occur in the Naruto Universe and help solve the riddles that kishi has left for us. Sorry for the long text dude.
 

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I think you are right and yes it was the long range jutsu for Susanoo that Itachi had used against Nagato. I found the wikipedia link involving the treasures. At the time Blaze Release stated that this was Itachi's powerup to Naruto when he gave him the crow(of course now we know it was Kotoamatsukami) but at the time it really did seem believable for the fact that Itachi alone had 2 of the japanese sacred treasures. He had this theory come out I beleive in 2011 when he had first joined and i remember it so clearly because it was the very thread that i knew this guy was a good member and an excellent theorist. You see members now a days try to come up with a theory just to say "I told you so" but he wasn't like that, to be honest none of the original member were. All we wanted to do was get everyone thinking in a different manner and try to expand our minds to the Naruto Universe. This is wayyy before we even knew who pain was or anything like that so the minds of the readers were still fresh and not so open to the possibilities that Kishi could throw into his manga. Sadly, not many members are like that anymore. The only really really good theorists on the base now are Owarij, Ser Derp Obito, Dr Proof and Chatte. Even though they haven't been active as they use to be they are great theorist because none of them have ever or will ever say "I told you so". All they want is for members to be open to the possibilities that can occur in the Naruto Universe and help solve the riddles that kishi has left for us. Sorry for the long text dude.

Wow, I didn't know that. Do you have a link to his profile by the way ?
 

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nice tread but who is sobojo....i think you meant sojobo..no?
 

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You also forgot to mention the following for the Sun:

Sakura's family symbol = full circle.

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Hashirama's SM circle:

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To me the sun has to do with Nature.


I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Chatte is given credit for this
 

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Wow, I didn't know that. Do you have a link to his profile by the way ?

I do but he is inactive now
This one is Blaze Release
Here is Owarij
Of course Chatte
Im pretty sure you have heard of Ser Derp Obito and DrProof if not i can link those as well

Of course i also forgot to link this to you
 
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I do but he is inactive now
This one is Blaze Release
Here is Owarij
Of course Chatte
Im pretty sure you have heard of Ser Derp Obito and DrProof if not i can link those as well

Of course i also forgot to link this to you

I knew about the Spiritual tools but I never got the Number Three reference until now. Lol
 
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