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|literal english=Heavenly Illumination |
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|jutsu classification=Kekkei Genkai~Mangekyō Sharingan, Ninjutsu, Dōjutsu, |
|jutsu classification=Kekkei Genkai~Mangekyō Sharingan, Ninjutsu, Dōjutsu, |
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+ | |jutsu type=Fire Release <!-- DO NOT CHANGE TO BLAZE RELEASE! --> |
|jutsu class type=Offensive |
|jutsu class type=Offensive |
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|jutsu range=Short |
|jutsu range=Short |
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+ | |users=Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke Uchiha <!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER SUSANOO USERS! --> |
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|jutsu media=Anime, Manga, Game |
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| − | '''Amaterasu''' is a |
+ | '''Amaterasu''' is a [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] [[dōjutsu]], the highest level of [[Fire Release]].<ref>Third Databook, page 289</ref> Said to represent the {{translation|"Material World and Light"|物質界と光|Busshitsukai to Hikari}}, Amaterasu is the antipode to [[Tsukuyomi]].<ref name="d2" /> |
== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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| + | Amaterasu produces black flames at the focal point of the user's vision.<ref>Chapter 390, page 3</ref> In most situations, this makes Amaterasu impossible to avoid. However, if the target can move fast enough to prevent being focused on, Amaterasu will miss them when it's cast.<ref>Chapter 463, page 12</ref> Once created, it can continue burning for seven days and seven nights. The flames cannot be extinguished with water or any other normal methods;<ref>Chapter 391, page 5</ref> only the user can put the flames out.<ref>Chapter 415, pages 7-8</ref> Said to be "the fires from hell" and to burn as hot as the sun itself,<ref name="d2"/> Amaterasu burns basically any material — other flames included — until nothing but ash remains.<ref>Chapter 390, page 1</ref> However, the flames cannot burn through chakra or materials infused with chakra, as they failed to burn into Naruto's Version 1 chakra cloak,<ref>Chapter 697, pages 6-7</ref> or through Gaara's [[Shield of Sand|chakra-infused sand]].<ref>Chapter 464, page 12</ref> |
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| − | The jet-black flames of the Amaterasu, said to be "the fires from hell" and as hot as the sun itself. By focusing their vision upon an object the user is able to ignite the flames, ignite at the focus of the user's vision.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 390, page 3</ref> Though the flames have been stated to be unavoidable, Amaterasu has been avoided a few times; [[Sasuke Uchiha]] managed to dodge the flames when Itachi tried focusing on him, though Itachi did not actually want to kill him and managed to hit Sasuke shortly after regardless,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 390, pages 4-5</ref> and [[A]] using his [[Lightning Release Armour]] enhanced [[Body Flicker Technique]] avoided a short-range Amaterasu launched at him by Sasuke in an instant.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 463, page 12</ref> |
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| + | Amaterasu does not ordinarily require [[hand seal]]s to be performed, though [[Sasuke Uchiha]] once used the Tiger hand seal, which is common for fire techniques.<ref>Chapter 682, page 4</ref> This technique can also be [[Transcription Seal: Amaterasu|sealed]] within the Sharingan of another person.<ref>Chapter 397, pages 1-4</ref> Beyond mere offence, Amaterasu's flames can be used as a deterrent, with users surrounding themselves in its flames to discourage physical attacks.<ref>Chapter 463, page 15</ref> For more practiced users, they can [[Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi|shape Amaterasu]] into more specialized configurations. |
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| − | Obito managed to save himself from the flames by some unknown means when he was hit by Sasuke, though [[Transcription Seal: Amaterasu|indirectly]]. After becoming the [[jinchūriki]] of the [[Ten-Tails]], he was able to defend himself with the [[Truth-Seeking Ball]]s. When he was actually set ablaze with the black flames through a [[Scorch Release: Halo Gale Jet Black Arrow Style Zero|combo-attack]] of Sasuke and [[Naruto Uzumaki|Naruto]], he recovered through the healing abilities of the Ten-Tails. |
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| + | Use of this technique puts a great deal of strain on the user, usually causing their eyes to bleed. For all its lethal potential, Amaterasu burns fairly slowly, allowing targets to remove burning clothes before their body is caught ablaze or, if it's too late for that, remove the burning body part(s) before it spreads.<ref>Chapter 635, page 13</ref> Other defensive options are [[Shinra Tensei|pushing the flames away]],<ref>Chapter 550, page 14</ref> [[Preta Path|absorbing them]],<ref>Chapter 657, pages 2-3</ref> certain [[Kamui|space–time ninjutsu]],<ref>Chapter 397, pages 2-8</ref> or being the [[jinchūriki]] of the [[Ten-Tails]].<ref>Chapter 642, page 1-3</ref> While impractical as a defence, Amaterasu can also be [[Fire Sealing Method|sealed]]. |
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| − | The black flames of Amaterasu are stated to burn through mostly anything in their path, even smothering regular fire techniques with ease. Amaterasu is said to never stop burning; even when whatever is caught by Amaterasu is completely reduced to ash or destroyed, it can still continue burning for seven days and seven nights. It cannot be extinguished with [[water]] or any other normal methods. The only thing that the flames have failed to burn into or through is Gaara's [[Shield of Sand|chakra-infused sand]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 464, page 12</ref> However, the flames burn fairly slowly compared to ordinary flames. This allows anyone struck by Amaterasu an opportunity to remove whatever clothing or body parts have been caught ablaze before the flames spread further. [[Nagato]] was able to deflect the flames from his body using [[Shinra Tensei]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 550, page 14</ref> [[Jiraiya]] was also able to seal the flames with the [[Fire Sealing Method]]. Also, the Ten-Tails was able to remove the body parts from its body which set ablaze by Sasuke Uchiha. The flames can also be extinguished by the user that summoned them, albeit it puts great strain on their eyes. |
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| − | Users of this technique have shown the ability to manipulate these flames to some extent. Itachi was able to quell the flames during his battle with Sasuke, something as Zetsu noted was done to protect Sasuke's eyes.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 390, pages 6-7</ref> Sasuke himself would later quell the flames during his battle with [[Killer B]], after [[Karin]] had accidentally been caught in the flames.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 415, pages 7-8</ref> Furthermore, the Uchiha derived an ability known as [[Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi]] through which they could manipulate the flames to serve as not only an offensive ability but a defensive one as well. |
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== Influence == |
== Influence == |
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| − | + | [[Wikipedia:Amaterasu|Amaterasu]], like [[Wikipedia:Tsukuyomi|Tsukuyomi]] and [[Wikipedia:Susanoo|Susanoo]], is a god in ancient Japanese myth and the Shintō religion. Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess, was born from the left eye of [[Wikipedia:Izanagi|Izanagi]] when he washed his face after escaping the underworld. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 23:28, 23 March 2015
| This article is about the ninjutsu Amaterasu. For the Naruto: Shippūden episode, see Amaterasu!. |
Amaterasu is a Mangekyō Sharingan dōjutsu, the highest level of Fire Release.[2] Said to represent the "Material World and Light" (物質界と光, Busshitsukai to Hikari), Amaterasu is the antipode to Tsukuyomi.[1]
Overview
Amaterasu produces black flames at the focal point of the user's vision.[3] In most situations, this makes Amaterasu impossible to avoid. However, if the target can move fast enough to prevent being focused on, Amaterasu will miss them when it's cast.[4] Once created, it can continue burning for seven days and seven nights. The flames cannot be extinguished with water or any other normal methods;[5] only the user can put the flames out.[6] Said to be "the fires from hell" and to burn as hot as the sun itself,[1] Amaterasu burns basically any material — other flames included — until nothing but ash remains.[7] However, the flames cannot burn through chakra or materials infused with chakra, as they failed to burn into Naruto's Version 1 chakra cloak,[8] or through Gaara's chakra-infused sand.[9]
Amaterasu does not ordinarily require hand seals to be performed, though Sasuke Uchiha once used the Tiger hand seal, which is common for fire techniques.[10] This technique can also be sealed within the Sharingan of another person.[11] Beyond mere offence, Amaterasu's flames can be used as a deterrent, with users surrounding themselves in its flames to discourage physical attacks.[12] For more practiced users, they can shape Amaterasu into more specialized configurations.
Use of this technique puts a great deal of strain on the user, usually causing their eyes to bleed. For all its lethal potential, Amaterasu burns fairly slowly, allowing targets to remove burning clothes before their body is caught ablaze or, if it's too late for that, remove the burning body part(s) before it spreads.[13] Other defensive options are pushing the flames away,[14] absorbing them,[15] certain space–time ninjutsu,[16] or being the jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails.[17] While impractical as a defence, Amaterasu can also be sealed.
Influence
Amaterasu, like Tsukuyomi and Susanoo, is a god in ancient Japanese myth and the Shintō religion. Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess, was born from the left eye of Izanagi when he washed his face after escaping the underworld.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Second Databook, page 200
- ↑ Third Databook, page 289
- ↑ Chapter 390, page 3
- ↑ Chapter 463, page 12
- ↑ Chapter 391, page 5
- ↑ Chapter 415, pages 7-8
- ↑ Chapter 390, page 1
- ↑ Chapter 697, pages 6-7
- ↑ Chapter 464, page 12
- ↑ Chapter 682, page 4
- ↑ Chapter 397, pages 1-4
- ↑ Chapter 463, page 15
- ↑ Chapter 635, page 13
- ↑ Chapter 550, page 14
- ↑ Chapter 657, pages 2-3
- ↑ Chapter 397, pages 2-8
- ↑ Chapter 642, page 1-3
