Sasuke Uchiha uses this technique to apply [[Shape Transformation]] to the inextinguishable black flames of [[Amaterasu]] manipulating them at will. With it he can create a barrier that not only shields him, but also burns and pierces any opponent that touches the flames. The technique can also be used in conjunction with his [[Susanoo]], and its weaponry.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 585, page 7</ref> While Amaterasu is cast from Sasuke's left eye, he uses his right eye to manipulate the flame.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 464, page 7</ref>
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Sasuke Uchiha uses this technique to apply [[Shape Transformation]] to the inextinguishable black flames of [[Amaterasu]] manipulating them at will. With it he can create a barrier that not only shields him, but also burns and pierces any opponent that touches the flames. The technique can also be used in conjunction with his [[Susanoo]], and its weaponry.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 585, page 7</ref> While Amaterasu is cast from Sasuke's left eye, he uses his right eye to manipulate the flames.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 464, page 7</ref>
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After obtaining the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke uses Kagutsuchi more as an offensive technique, using it to slice through [[Kabuto]]'s [[Spider Web Unrolling]] technique like a sword.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 585, page 7</ref>
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After obtaining the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke uses Kagutsuchi more as an offensive technique, using it to slice through [[Kabuto]]'s [[Spider Web Unrolling]] technique like a sword.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 585, page 7</ref>
== Influence ==
== Influence ==
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Similar to other [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] abilities, Kagutsuchi's name is derived from Japanese myth and religion. [[Wikipedia:Kagu-tsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] is the God of Fire in [[Wikipedia:Shinto|Shinto]] and the one who brought death into the world by burning his mother [[Wikipedia:Izanami|Izanami]] to death as she gave birth to him. This made his father, [[Wikipedia:Izanagi|Izanagi]], kill him with the Swordof Totsuka.
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Similar to other [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] abilities, Kagutsuchi's name is derived from Japanese myth and religion. [[Wikipedia:Kagu-tsuchi|Kagutsuchi]] is the God of Fire in [[Wikipedia:Shinto|Shinto]] and the one who brought death into the world by burning his mother [[Wikipedia:Izanami|Izanami]] to death as she gave birth to him. This made his father, [[Wikipedia:Izanagi|Izanagi]], kill him with the Totsukasword.
Sasuke Uchiha uses this technique to apply Shape Transformation to the inextinguishable black flames of Amaterasu manipulating them at will. With it he can create a barrier that not only shields him, but also burns and pierces any opponent that touches the flames. The technique can also be used in conjunction with his Susanoo, and its weaponry.[1] While Amaterasu is cast from Sasuke's left eye, he uses his right eye to manipulate the flames.[2]
After obtaining the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke uses Kagutsuchi more as an offensive technique, using it to slice through Kabuto's Spider Web Unrolling technique like a sword.[3]
Influence
Similar to other Mangekyō Sharingan abilities, Kagutsuchi's name is derived from Japanese myth and religion. Kagutsuchi is the God of Fire in Shinto and the one who brought death into the world by burning his mother Izanami to death as she gave birth to him. This made his father, Izanagi, kill him with the Totsuka sword.
Trivia
When this technique was used for the first time, the furigana were written in katakana. In chapter 585 they were written in hiragana instead.
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