'''Kamui''' is a powerful dōjutsu which originates from the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] of [[Obito Uchiha]]. A unique and specialised form of [[space–time ninjutsu]], it that allows the user to achieve two very distinct, yet closely associated feats – ''teleportation'' and "''intangibility''".
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'''Kamui''' is a powerful dōjutsu which originates from the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] of [[Obito Uchiha]]. A unique and specialised form of [[space–time ninjutsu]], it allows the user to achieve two very distinct, yet closely associated feats – ''teleportation'' and "''intangibility''".
== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[File:Madara's world.png|thumb|left|The other dimension.]]
[[File:Madara's world.png|thumb|left|The other dimension.]]
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Kamui allows the user to transfer anything to [[Other Dimension|another dimension]]. Once a target is sent to this dimension is unable to escape.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 502, page 10</ref> This technique is also able to make the user "intangible" by transporting portions of his body to the same pocket dimension.<ref name="ch597">''Naruto'' chapter 597, pages 7-8</ref> Obito was able to usethis technique the moment he awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 605, pages 6-7, 10</ref> while Kakashi, who awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan at the same moment as Obito, didn't have access to it until sometime after [[Sasuke]]'s defection and made first use of it in the series during Naruto and his first encounter with [[Deidara]].
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Kamui allows the user to transfer anything to [[Other Dimension|another dimension]]. Once a target is sent to this dimension it is unable to escape.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 502, page 10</ref> This technique, when used through Obito's right eye, is also able to make the user "intangible" by transporting portions of their body to the same pocket dimension.<ref name="ch597">''Naruto'' chapter 597, pages 7-8</ref> Obito was able to activateKamui the moment he awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 605, pages 6-7, 10</ref> while Kakashi, who awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan at the same moment as Obito without realising, didn't have access to it until sometime after [[Sasuke Uchiha]]'s defection and made first use of it in the series during his encounter with [[Deidara]].
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[[Kakashi Hatake]] likens the characteristics of the technique to those of [[Minato Namikaze]]'s [[Flying Thunder God Technique]], but notes that it seems to be much more versatile since it requires neither seal nor a summoning tattoo to be performed.<ref name="ch395">''Naruto'' chapter 395, page 10</ref> The side of the eye using the technique determines the specificpropertyofit.
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[[Kakashi Hatake]] likens the characteristics of this technique to those of [[Minato Namikaze]]'s [[Flying Thunder God Technique]], but notes that it seems to be much more versatile since it requires neither a seal nor a summoning tattoo to be performed.<ref name="ch395">''Naruto'' chapter 395, page 10</ref> The side of the eye using the technique determines the rangeanddetailedproperties.
== Teleportation ==
== Teleportation ==
[[File:SpaceTimeMigration.png|thumb|Obito using Kamui to teleport.]]
[[File:SpaceTimeMigration.png|thumb|Obito using Kamui to teleport.]]
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Each eyeusesKamui to teleport to the other dimension, though how this is done depends on the eye. By creating a swirling, distortion centered focused on the eye, the user is able to open a void into the other dimension. This technique's effect acts as an attractive force, both visibly drawing the target inwards and distorting their form until they disappear. After absorbing targets through this process, Obitoor Kakashi is able to eject them at any time of their choosing, with varying degrees of force. Indoingso, Obito isabletoattack using weapons of gigantic proportions and/or quantities with relative ease and at a moment's notice, giving opponents little opportunity to react accordingly.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, pages 4-6, 9-12</ref>
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Each ofObito'seyes is able to transport objects to the other dimension. By creating a swirling distortion centred on the eye, the user is able to open a void into the other dimension. This technique's effect acts as an attractive force, both visibly drawing the target inwards and distorting their form until they disappear, although physical contact is required to absorb a target. After absorbing targets through this process, theuser is able to eject them from the eye used at any time of their choosing, demonstrating the ability to eject objects with varying degrees of force. Thisisdemonstated by Obito,whousesitwith weapons of various proportions and/or quantity with relative ease and at a moment's notice, giving opponents little to no opportunity to react accordingly.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, pages 4-6, 9-12</ref>
[[File:Tobi using shuriken.PNG|thumb|left|Obito ejects multiple shuriken from a separate dimension.]]
[[File:Tobi using shuriken.PNG|thumb|left|Obito ejects multiple shuriken from a separate dimension.]]
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Another unique trait of Kamui is that it allows the user to teleport himself to any location they desire, duringwhichtime their chakra becomes untraceable.<ref name="ch395"/> By his own admission, Obito is capable of finding anyone and teleport to their location regardless of where they are.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 453, page 3</ref> When Obito uses Kamui to teleport himself, whatever he is touching will be warped with him, a trait that saved [[Konan]]'s life when she attempted to blow herself up with Obito, when she covered herself with exploding tags. Obito teleported to safety, but as he was touching Konan at the time, saved her as well. Despite not always being present, Obito can keep his targets under [[Genjutsu: Sharingan|genjutsu]] while they are confined inside this pocket dimension and thus, keep them incapacitated for extended durations.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 520, page 8</ref>
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Another unique trait of Kamui is that it allows the user to teleport a target to any location they desire, includingtheother dimension. When using Kamui to teleport living beings, including user, whatever the target is touching will be warped along with them and their chakra becomes untraceable.<ref name="ch395"/> By his own admission, Obito is capable of finding anyone and teleporting to their location regardless of where they are.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 453, page 3</ref> Despite not always being present, Obito can keep his targets under [[Genjutsu: Sharingan|genjutsu]] while they are confined inside this pocket dimension and thus, keep them incapacitated for extended durations.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 520, page 8</ref>
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=== Left Eye ===
=== Left Eye ===
[[File:Kamui1.PNG|thumb|Kakashi using the Teleporting Barrier.]]
[[File:Kamui1.PNG|thumb|Kakashi using the Teleporting Barrier.]]
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The left eye's primary use of Kamui is based on line of sight and as such does not require physical contact to warp a target into the other dimension. By focusing a barrier space and concentrating on that target, Kamui will distort space and the target will be drawn into other dimension. When Kakashi first used this technique, it required great concentration and was difficult to aim, dragging in only Deidara's arm when he aimed for his head. By The [[Invasion of Pain]], Kakashi was able to use Kamui to stop a speeding nail from penetrating his head, and later during the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]]couldwarp[[Gyūki]], the Eight-Tailsquicklyand warp it and himself back to the real world.<ref>''Naruto'', chapter 610, page 17</ref>
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The left eye's primary use of Kamui is based on line of sight and, as such, does not require physical contact to warp a target into the other dimension. By focusing to create a barrier space and concentrating on the target within, Kamui will distort space and the target will be drawn into the other dimension. When Kakashi first used this technique, it required great concentration and was difficult to aim, dragging in only Deidara's arm when he aimed for his head. By the [[Invasion of Pain]], Kakashi was able to use Kamui to stop a speeding nail from penetrating his head. Later, during the Fourth Shinobi World War,Kakashialsodisplayed the abilitytoteleport himself.
=== Right Eye ===
=== Right Eye ===
[[File:Tobi Chains.png|thumb|left|Minato passing through Obito.]]
[[File:Tobi Chains.png|thumb|left|Minato passing through Obito.]]
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The unique trait of this eye is the ability of intangibility. Obitorendershis body intangiblewhichallowshimtophasethroughattacksandsolidobjects.Byseamlesslywarpingpartsofhisbodytotheotherdimension, Obito can dodge most attacks, and by overlapping his entire body into large objects, such as the ground, he can not only conceal himself from view, but erase all traces of his chakra. Obito oftenexploits this characteristic to ambush his opponents from below.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 475, pages 2-3</ref> Though he is unable to establish any physical contact while being intangible, Obito can still use [[Demonic Statue Chains|chakra chains]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 567, page 7</ref> He also seemingly possesses the capability to extend this intangibility to whatever he's touching at the moment of activation,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 467, page 6</ref> as long as he is able to maintain some form of contact with at least a part of the desired item or person.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 595, page 15</ref>
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The unique trait of this eye is the ability of intangibility. Whenactivated,any part of Obito's body thatoverlapswithasolidobjectisseamlesslywarpedtotheotherdimension,makingitappearasthoughheisphasingthrough them. Using this ability, Obito can dodge most attacks, and by overlapping his entire body into large objects, he can not only conceal himself from view, but erase all traces of his chakra. Obito isalso able to enter and travel through the ground using this ability, a characteristic he often exploits to ambush his opponents from below.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 475, pages 2-3</ref> Though he is unable to establish any physical contact while being intangible, Obito can still use [[Demonic Statue Chains|chakra chains]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 567, page 7</ref> He also seemingly possesses the capability to extend this intangibility to whatever he's touching at the moment of activation,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 467, page 5</ref> as long as he is able to maintain some form of contact with at least a part of the desired item or person.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 595, page 15</ref>
== Drawbacks ==
== Drawbacks ==
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The Mangekyō Sharingan is a dōjutsu that, with continuous usage, burdens the user with the loss of their eyesight. Since this is the source of Kamui, using it in rapid succession puts Kakashi's body at risk as well. As his Sharingan was transplanted, usage of this technique poses an even greater risk to Kakashi. Similar to [[Amaterasu]], repeated use of the technique puts a great deal of strain on the user, causing his left eye to bleed if overused.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, page 12</ref>
The Mangekyō Sharingan is a dōjutsu that, with continuous usage, burdens the user with the loss of their eyesight. Since this is the source of Kamui, using it in rapid succession puts Kakashi's body at risk as well. As his Sharingan was transplanted, usage of this technique poses an even greater risk to Kakashi. Similar to [[Amaterasu]], repeated use of the technique puts a great deal of strain on the user, causing his left eye to bleed if overused.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, page 12</ref>
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Kakashi was originally only able to use this technique up to at least three times in a given day, even when starting at full strength. At first Kakashi's aim and control over the size of the barrier was imperfect. Over time his aim and control improved, as he was able to accurately warp away small and fast moving objects, such as a nail.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 424, page 17</ref> Kakashi is even able to consecutively warp away two [[Susanoo Bow|fast-moving arrows]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 484, page 6</ref> Later, he became able to use this technique several more times in a single day.
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Kakashi was originally only able to use this technique up to at least three times in a given day, even when starting at full strength. At first, Kakashi's aim and control over the size of the barrier was imperfect. Over time his aim and control improved, as he was able to accurately warp away small and fast moving objects, such as a nail.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 424, page 17</ref> Kakashi is even able to consecutively warp away two [[Susanoo Bow|fast-moving arrows]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 484, page 6</ref> Later, he became able to use this technique several more times in a single day and attempted to use it to decapitate the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, although he required a considerable amount of time to prepare the necessary amount of chakra and the technique was ultimately negated by Obito.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 595, page 11</ref> After being [[Chakra Transfer Technique|given chakra]] by [[Kurama]], Kakashi was able to use his long range variant of Kamui to quickly transport a target as large as [[Gyūki]] to the other dimension and later eject the tailed beast from his eye,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 610, page 17</ref> as well as utilise the technique more times than he would usually be capable of. He estimated that the influence of Kurama's chakra, when given directly by Kurama, made his usage of Kamui at least three times more powerful than usual.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 617, pages 3-4</ref>
=== Right Eye ===
=== Right Eye ===
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In Obito's case, the primary weakness of this technique is that both aspects cannot be used concurrently, as he must become and remain tangible in order to transport himself or others, providing a small opportunity in which he is unable to pass through objects and thus, is vulnerable to injury. This deficiency means that he must also materialise when ejecting stored items as well, presenting the same vulnerability.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, page 9</ref> According to [[Konan]], Obito can only maintain his intangibility for approximately five consecutive minutes at a time, after which he is presumably rendered completely solid for a duration. She also reveals that the time it takes him to absorb something is proportional to its mass, and that it takes longer to absorb himself than another person or object.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 510, pages 2-3</ref>
In Obito's case, the primary weakness of this technique is that both aspects cannot be used concurrently, as he must become and remain tangible in order to transport himself or others, providing a small opportunity in which he is unable to pass through objects and thus, is vulnerable to injury. This deficiency means that he must also materialise when ejecting stored items as well, presenting the same vulnerability.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 598, page 9</ref> According to [[Konan]], Obito can only maintain his intangibility for approximately five consecutive minutes at a time, after which he is presumably rendered completely solid for a duration. She also reveals that the time it takes him to absorb something is proportional to its mass, and that it takes longer to absorb himself than another person or object.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 510, pages 2-3</ref>
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Additionally, due to the nature of Obito's intangibility, the sections of his body residing in the [[other dimension]] can still interact normally with other objects that are also contained within this dimension, meaning they can be damaged by such items.Asthistechniqueoriginatesfrom [[ObitoUchiha]]'sSharingan, ofwhichbothKakashiandObito possess one of, thetwosharethesamedimensionwhenteleportingobjects,acharacteristicthatKakashiexploited to injureObitoonmultipleoccasionsduringthe[[FourthShinobiWorld War]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 597, pages 4-12</ref>
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Additionally, due to the nature of Obito's intangibility, the sections of his body residing in the other dimension can still interact normally with other objects that are also contained within said dimension, meaning they can be damaged by such items,acharacteristicthatKakashiexploited to injure Obito on multiple occasions during the [[FourthShinobi World War]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 597, pages4-12</ref>Whilecontrollingthe[[Ten-Tails]], Obitowasunabletoextendhisintangibilitytothebeastorhismeansof connecting to itshead,andwasseparatedfromitasaresult.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 617, pages 13-14</ref>
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Unlike Kakashior any Mangekyō Sharingan users, Obito's extensively continuous usage of the Kamui technique does not seem to tire him at the very least, nor even cause his eyesight to deteriorate.
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Unlike mostother Mangekyō Sharingan users, Obito's extensively continuous usage of the Kamui technique does not seem to tire him at the very least, nor even cause his eyesight to deteriorate.
== Influence ==
== Influence ==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* The Third Databook seems to hint that other Mangekyō Sharingan users can access the technique through sheer training of the eye, though this is unconfirmed.<ref name="Third"/>
* The Third Databook seems to hint that other Mangekyō Sharingan users can access the technique through sheer training of the eye, though this is unconfirmed.<ref name="Third"/>
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* Occasionally, in the anime, when Tobi goes to absorb his opponent he does not touch them, this is a mistake that the animators made as in the manga there is always bodily contact. A notable occasion of this is when Tobi fights Danzō's bodyguards, he does not have any physical contact with Fū when he absorbs him.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 475, page 10-11</ref>
Kamui is a powerful dōjutsu which originates from the Mangekyō Sharingan of Obito Uchiha. A unique and specialised form of space–time ninjutsu, it allows the user to achieve two very distinct, yet closely associated feats – teleportation and "intangibility".
Kamui allows the user to transfer anything to another dimension. Once a target is sent to this dimension it is unable to escape.[3] This technique, when used through Obito's right eye, is also able to make the user "intangible" by transporting portions of their body to the same pocket dimension.[4] Obito was able to activate Kamui the moment he awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan,[5] while Kakashi, who awakened his Mangekyō Sharingan at the same moment as Obito without realising, didn't have access to it until sometime after Sasuke Uchiha's defection and made first use of it in the series during his encounter with Deidara.
Kakashi Hatake likens the characteristics of this technique to those of Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Technique, but notes that it seems to be much more versatile since it requires neither a seal nor a summoning tattoo to be performed.[6] The side of the eye using the technique determines the range and detailed properties.
Each of Obito's eyes is able to transport objects to the other dimension. By creating a swirling distortion centred on the eye, the user is able to open a void into the other dimension. This technique's effect acts as an attractive force, both visibly drawing the target inwards and distorting their form until they disappear, although physical contact is required to absorb a target. After absorbing targets through this process, the user is able to eject them from the eye used at any time of their choosing, demonstrating the ability to eject objects with varying degrees of force. This is demonstated by Obito, who uses it with weapons of various proportions and/or quantity with relative ease and at a moment's notice, giving opponents little to no opportunity to react accordingly.[7]
Obito ejects multiple shuriken from a separate dimension.
Another unique trait of Kamui is that it allows the user to teleport a target to any location they desire, including the other dimension. When using Kamui to teleport living beings, including user, whatever the target is touching will be warped along with them and their chakra becomes untraceable.[6] By his own admission, Obito is capable of finding anyone and teleporting to their location regardless of where they are.[8] Despite not always being present, Obito can keep his targets under genjutsu while they are confined inside this pocket dimension and thus, keep them incapacitated for extended durations.[9]
The left eye's primary use of Kamui is based on line of sight and, as such, does not require physical contact to warp a target into the other dimension. By focusing to create a barrier space and concentrating on the target within, Kamui will distort space and the target will be drawn into the other dimension. When Kakashi first used this technique, it required great concentration and was difficult to aim, dragging in only Deidara's arm when he aimed for his head. By the Invasion of Pain, Kakashi was able to use Kamui to stop a speeding nail from penetrating his head. Later, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kakashi also displayed the ability to teleport himself.
The unique trait of this eye is the ability of intangibility. When activated, any part of Obito's body that overlaps with a solid object is seamlessly warped to the other dimension, making it appear as though he is phasing through them. Using this ability, Obito can dodge most attacks, and by overlapping his entire body into large objects, he can not only conceal himself from view, but erase all traces of his chakra. Obito is also able to enter and travel through the ground using this ability, a characteristic he often exploits to ambush his opponents from below.[10] Though he is unable to establish any physical contact while being intangible, Obito can still use chakra chains.[11] He also seemingly possesses the capability to extend this intangibility to whatever he's touching at the moment of activation,[12] as long as he is able to maintain some form of contact with at least a part of the desired item or person.[13]
Since this technique is shared by two different users of the same pair of eyes, both parties can use their own technique to counter the effectiveness of the other, thus making it useless to use against one another directly.[14] Obito can extend this negation to targets outside of his own body, as he negated Kakashi's attempt to decapitate the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path's head.[15] Similarly, Kakashi was able to escape Obito's attempt to trap him in the other dimension.[16]
The Mangekyō Sharingan is a dōjutsu that, with continuous usage, burdens the user with the loss of their eyesight. Since this is the source of Kamui, using it in rapid succession puts Kakashi's body at risk as well. As his Sharingan was transplanted, usage of this technique poses an even greater risk to Kakashi. Similar to Amaterasu, repeated use of the technique puts a great deal of strain on the user, causing his left eye to bleed if overused.[17]
Kakashi was originally only able to use this technique up to at least three times in a given day, even when starting at full strength. At first, Kakashi's aim and control over the size of the barrier was imperfect. Over time his aim and control improved, as he was able to accurately warp away small and fast moving objects, such as a nail.[18] Kakashi is even able to consecutively warp away two fast-moving arrows.[19] Later, he became able to use this technique several more times in a single day and attempted to use it to decapitate the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, although he required a considerable amount of time to prepare the necessary amount of chakra and the technique was ultimately negated by Obito.[20] After being given chakra by Kurama, Kakashi was able to use his long range variant of Kamui to quickly transport a target as large as Gyūki to the other dimension and later eject the tailed beast from his eye,[21] as well as utilise the technique more times than he would usually be capable of. He estimated that the influence of Kurama's chakra, when given directly by Kurama, made his usage of Kamui at least three times more powerful than usual.[22]
The effects of Obito taking damage in the other dimension, seen from the outside world.
In Obito's case, the primary weakness of this technique is that both aspects cannot be used concurrently, as he must become and remain tangible in order to transport himself or others, providing a small opportunity in which he is unable to pass through objects and thus, is vulnerable to injury. This deficiency means that he must also materialise when ejecting stored items as well, presenting the same vulnerability.[23] According to Konan, Obito can only maintain his intangibility for approximately five consecutive minutes at a time, after which he is presumably rendered completely solid for a duration. She also reveals that the time it takes him to absorb something is proportional to its mass, and that it takes longer to absorb himself than another person or object.[24]
Additionally, due to the nature of Obito's intangibility, the sections of his body residing in the other dimension can still interact normally with other objects that are also contained within said dimension, meaning they can be damaged by such items, a characteristic that Kakashi exploited to injure Obito on multiple occasions during the Fourth Shinobi World War.[25] While controlling the Ten-Tails, Obito was unable to extend his intangibility to the beast or his means of connecting to its head, and was separated from it as a result.[26]
Unlike most other Mangekyō Sharingan users, Obito's extensively continuous usage of the Kamui technique does not seem to tire him at the very least, nor even cause his eyesight to deteriorate.
Kamui is the word for a divine being in Ainu mythology, although it is almost never written with kanji in modern times. In a more general Japanese context, Kamui refers to the might and majesty of the gods, particularly the Shintō Kami.
The Third Databook seems to hint that other Mangekyō Sharingan users can access the technique through sheer training of the eye, though this is unconfirmed.[1]
Occasionally, in the anime, when Tobi goes to absorb his opponent he does not touch them, this is a mistake that the animators made as in the manga there is always bodily contact. A notable occasion of this is when Tobi fights Danzō's bodyguards, he does not have any physical contact with Fū when he absorbs him.[27]
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