[Theory] The Power Of Names: The Juubi and the Bijuus

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Geez....... nice theory.... That may be why Tobi had a hard time controlling them

Thank you.

You expect Kishi to have all this in his mind?

If someone like me could, then someone like Kishi most certainly can.

 

[itachi1000]

Damn, that actually be pretty cool if the bijuu's names actually gave Naruto the power needed to defeat the Juubi.=D

 

[The Work]

Holy crap great find bro good job

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Holy crap great find bro good job

Thanks bro.

 

[From the Dark Spire]

See, this is why you have my respect. You are awesomeness wrapped in bacon sandwiched between epicness.

You don't need to argue with trolls or stoop to their level, just be you and keep making these great theories, Sir Derp Obito.

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

See, this is why you have my respect. You are awesomeness wrapped in bacon sandwiched between epicness.

You don't need to argue with trolls or stoop to their level, just be you and keep making these great theories, Sir Derp Obito.

Thank you Dark Lord :x3:

 

[Draphsin]

Spoiler

We know that the Rikudou Sennin after dividing the Juubi and creating the Bijuus gave each of them a name:

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And that Naruto learned these names:

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Tobi/Obito doesn't know the Bijuus' True Names

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So by extension, Madara most probably doesn't know them either:

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I think there is a hidden power in the Bijuus' true names.


It is called Kotodama 言霊 or "Word Soul/ Word Spirit

It is an ancient Japanese belief that mystical powers reside in words or names.

One of the most prominent tale of the use of Kotodama concerns the Sun Goddess Amaterasu uttering Divine Word/ Kotodama and giving birth to deities:

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In Naruto, a prominent example of the use of Kotodama is found in the Treasured Tools of Rikudou Sennin particularly the Benihisago:

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"The Benihisago is able to take a person's word soul (言霊, kotodama) hostage by saying the verbal command "record" (録音しろ, rokuonshiro). After the word soul has been drawn out by the Kōkinjō and then severed from their body by the Shichiseiken, it is absorbed into the gourd. Completing these conditions "curses" the victim; if they utter the word they have said the most during their life, they will be sucked into and trapped within the Benihisago. Saying a homophone of their most frequently spoken word, or even saying nothing at all for a certain amount of time, will also trigger the gourd's suction."

In western religion and folklore the concept of Kotodama is called "True Names"

In Scandinavian Mythology, water spirits called Nix could be defeated by calling their names:

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In Kabbalism, the invocation of the true name of God was said to give the speaker power over creation:

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In Occultism, It is said that invoking the True Name of a Demon allows the speaker to summon and bind the demonic spirit.

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I think the Juubi's Final Form has a consciousness/personality, and much like Kurama and the Bijuus, it probably has a True Name itself (though not conferred by Rikudou rather a True Name it calls itself) unlike its' numerous titles/aliases:

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If the Juubi indeed has a true name, Kishimoto will most probably take inspiration from Japanese myths what to name it.

Two of the most probable names are:

1. Amatsu-Mikaboshi 天津甕星 The Primordial God of Darkness/Evil in Japanese Mythology. Also known as the "August Star of Heaven"

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2. Sōjōbō

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It is said that the Ancient Ninjas of Japan trace their heritage from the Tengus, one such Tengu stood above all others, the God-King Tengu of Mount Kurama: Sojobo:

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The image of Sojobo in the manga was first seen in the Fire Temple:

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Sojobo was the King of the Tengus and resided in the forest of Mount Kurama, it is said that the legendary warrior Ushiwaka-maru was taught by Sojobo in the arts of swordsmanship, magic and mysticism.

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I don't think Naruto, nor Kurama or the Bijuus know the true power of their names, it is more likely that Rikudou Sennin was the only one who knows how to use their Kotodama, so it's possible that the Bijuus' True Names will play a vital role in defeating the Juubi. It is most likely that Rikudou Sennin will teach Naruto how to use the Kotodama when he appears inside Naruto's subconscious.

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Fantastic theory as usual

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[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Spoiler

Fantastic theory as usual

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Spoiler

Thanks dude! :heh:

 

[Young Vongola]

Cool theory, and I have a question. Have any of your theories actually come true?

 

[rollin]

Great theory and I hope you end up being right about the juubis name

 

[Vegeta]

Very intriguing, but will we ever find out, or will Kishi be committed before he gets a chance to draw it? I swear it seems like he's going crazy lately lol

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Cool theory, and I have a question. Have any of your theories actually come true?

Ah few of them yes:

1. Madara was merely testing Hashirama to commit suicide
2. Madara read the Uchiha Tablet before departing from the Village.
3. Kakashi will try to Kamui the Juubi (Shikoku's battle plan)
4. Rin herself asked Kakashi to kill her and that her fate would mirror Haku's
5. Orochimaru has genuinely changed
6. Sasuke will not read the Uchiha Tablet
7. The Juubi's Body is Mokuton

 

[Almighty Ra]

Awesome read and very interesting..I agree Kishimoto has always involved Japanese mythology and religious aspects to Naruto

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

Awesome read and very interesting..I agree Kishimoto has always involved Japanese mythology and religious aspects to Naruto

Yes thank you.

 

[Naruto D Luffy]

Great Theory.

 

[BestFriendsForever]

Wow, this is very interesting, I didn't know about this! Thanks! ^___^

 

[The Western Wheel]

This is the reason why I log in when I am busy. To read no nonsense and informative threads from you!

Good job.

 

[Honord Sage]

It be interesting to see what each tail beast name means in English if they do have a meaning beside a name.

 

[SIR HERDERP PRESIDERP SDO]

This is the reason why I log in when I am busy. To read no nonsense and informative threads from you!

Good job.

Thank you Wise Panda

 

[ArchAngel7777]

Alright what if the names are the formulas for sealing the jubi within. That means someone with Love to learn their names and power to perform the seal would be able to get the Jubi like the sage did.