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'''[[Orochimaru]]'s [[juinjutsu]]''' is a transformation cursed seal that Orochimaru can apply to others in order to make them stronger.
These cursed seals are created and utilised by Orochimaru.
 
   
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
Lacking a body strong enough to handle [[Sage Mode]], Orochimaru had to create an alternative method of utilising [[senjutsu]]. Orochimaru thus used [[Jūgo]], whose body [[Jūgo's Clan's Kekkei Genkai|naturally produces an enzyme]] that triggers [[Sage Transformation|bodily transformations]], to develop a brand of cursed seals that would feed off the wielder's [[chakra]] while supplying them with Orochimaru's senjutsu chakra.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 349, pages 9-11</ref><ref name="ch579">''Naruto'' chapter 579, page 16</ref> As a result, those compatible with the cursed seals are also compatible with Jūgo, allowing him to [[Cellular Regeneration Ejection|transplant]] his own flesh and chakra into their bodies.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 413, page 15</ref>
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Orochimaru's body wasn't strong enough to handle [[Sage Mode]], prompting him to start looking for an alternative. He was at some point approached by [[Jūgo]], who wanted to find a cure for his [[Sage Transformation|bodily transformations]]. By studying Jūgo's body, Orochimaru discovered that Jūgo's body [[Jūgo's Clan's Kekkei Genkai|produces an enzyme]] that causes him to take in [[natural energy]], creating [[senjutsu]] [[chakra]]. By isolating this enzyme and mixing it with his own chakra, Orochimaru created a cursed seal he could brand others with.<ref>Chapter 349, pages 9-11</ref><ref name="ch579">Chapter 579, page 16</ref> Orochimaru typically gives his cursed seals to either his more powerful followers or those he would like to use as his [[Living Corpse Reincarnation|host body]].
   
 
[[File:Sasuke receives curse seal.png|thumb|left|Orochimaru applying a cursed seal.]]
In addition to his various test subjects, Orochimaru gave cursed seals to some of his most powerful and unique followers, either to enhance their abilities or to prepare them for becoming potential [[Living Corpse Reincarnation|host bodies]]. To apply a cursed seal, Orochimaru bites the recipient, doing so with the aid of his sharp fangs and [[Soft Physique Modification|extendible neck]]. The seal then appears on the body of the victim near the puncture wound before causing them to lose consciousness.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 49, pages 17-19</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 50, pages 1-5</ref> If the victim survives the application of the seal, they subsequently awaken with its first state activated.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 55, pages 19-20</ref> Orochimaru has created a wide array of cursed seals, so the appearance and power of the seals vary, with all known variations comprising of three identical marks arranged in a circular pattern.
 
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To apply a cursed seal, Orochimaru bites the recipient's neck, causing the seal to appear near the puncture wound.<ref>Chapter 49, pages 17-19</ref><ref>Chapter 50, pages 1-5</ref> Recipients are rendered unconscious while their body either accepts or rejects the cursed seal. From extensive practice, Orochimaru established a 10% compatibility rate for the cursed seal; those whose bodies aren't compatible with the cursed seal will die.<ref>Chapter 50, page 15</ref> If they do survive, the recipient will have access to the cursed seal's power boosts, access that grows through repeated use. If unused, cursed seals will grow dormant, though Orochimaru can forcefully activate them if he gains access to them.
   
 
Cursed seals seen in the anime tend to have fatal consequences even if the recipients survive the initial application. [[Mizuki]]'s seal, which was a failed prototype that required extra procedures to activate, nearly kills him due to its incompleteness and causes him to lose all his powers. The cursed seals administrated to [[Team Guren]] kill them if they do not take the required medication periodically, preventing them from escaping Orochimaru's clutches. On the other hand, the seals given to the [[Iburi clan]] partially stabilised their otherwise [[Iburi Clan's Kekkei Genkai|unstable ability]].
As the cursed seals are created with Orochimaru's senjutsu chakra, they also contain portions of his consciousness. When the seal is combined with a piece of his DNA and the [[Evil Releasing Method]] is performed, Orochimaru can be completely resurrected, even if his body was destroyed or sealed.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 593, page 9</ref>
 
   
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Once applied, removal of the cursed seal is apparently difficult. [[Kakashi Hatake]] and the [[Third Hokage]] have on separate occasions opted to suppress the cursed seals rather than remove them outright. The only times the cursed seal have been fully removed have been as a side-effect of removing Orochimaru's consciousness from the recipient's body, fragments of which are embedded in each of the cursed seals: [[Itachi Uchiha]] does so with the [[Sword of Totsuka]]; [[Sasuke Uchiha]] does so with the [[Evil Releasing Method]]. So long as part of his consciousness remains in a cursed seal somewhere, Orochimaru can never truly die.<ref>Chapter 593, page 9</ref>
Besides his transformation-inducing cursed seals, Orochimaru can use a binding seal to restrain victims. Applied through the same neck biting as his other seals, the binding seal spreads across the victim's body, immobilising them. Unlike the other cursed seals, however, the binding seal is not permanent and recedes after a few moments.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 663, pages 11-12</ref>
 
 
The anime-exclusive cursed seals tend to have fatal side effects if handled improperly, as seen when [[Mizuki]]'s seal, which was unique in that it required extra procedures to activate its powers, nearly killed him due to using it earlier than he should and caused him to lose all his powers. The cursed seals administrated to [[Team Guren]] would kill them if they do not take the required medication periodically, preventing them from escaping Orochimaru's clutches.
 
   
 
== Mechanics ==
 
== Mechanics ==
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When they first receive the cursed seal, recipients cannot control their access to it, and as such they draw on its power unwillingly. Until they become accustomed to it, use of the cursed seal will cause them intense physical pain, though they may be able to briefly ignore this.<ref>Chapter 67, page 7</ref> While active, the cursed seal feeds off their chakra and replaces it with Orochimaru's own senjutsu chakra,<ref name="ch579"/> increasing their chakra levels and making their [[jutsu]] stronger.<ref>Chapter 128, page 16</ref> So long as they have at least some chakra of their own, this gives them a back up reserve that they can call on, though if not employed carefully this may have fatal consequences.<ref name="C66P15"/> Prolonged use of the cursed seal corrodes the mind, making them more susceptible to Orochimaru's influence.<ref>Chapter 179, pages 7-8</ref> In exchange, the cursed seal synchronises with their body, exponentially enhancing the abilities of their normal state.<ref>Chapter 219, page 11</ref>
[[File:Sasuke receives curse seal.png|thumb|Orochimaru applying the Cursed Seal of Heaven to Sasuke.]]
 
When activated, the cursed seal releases Orochimaru's own senjutsu chakra into the user's body, granting enhancements comparable to those of [[Sage Mode]].<ref name="ch579"/> The seal eats away at the user's own chakra to sustain its activated state, as [[Anko Mitarashi]] noted, with possibly fatal consequences.<ref name="C66P15"/> As long as the user has sufficient chakra to sustain the state, he or she would then obtain additional chakra to perform skills they would have otherwise been incapable of due to exhaustion.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 128, page 16</ref> However, this additional chakra is separate and distinct from the user's own chakra, altering their chakra signature.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 56, page 11</ref> Prolonged usage of the cursed seal can corrode both the body and mind of the user due to Orochimaru's chakra being present, making them more susceptible to his influence.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 179, pages 7-8</ref>
 
 
Not all individuals are compatible with these cursed seals, with incompatibility resulting in death. Orochimaru has averaged a ten percent success rate when applying these seals based on his first experiment with ten test subjects, out of which Anko was the sole survivor.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 50, page 15</ref> Even if the individual survives the initial application, their body will not easily be able to control the seal's power, resulting in intense pain. When the user is unable to control or otherwise [[Evil Sealing Method|suppress]] their cursed seal, it can forcibly activate and begin draining their chakra whenever they attempt to manipulate it.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 67, page 7</ref> To compensate for this, Orochimaru developed the [[Mind Awakening Pill]], a drug which forces the user's cursed seal to advance to its second state, though doing so will result in the user's death. The [[Four Black Fogs Formation]] and [[Dark Sealing Method]] are used to keep the process from killing the user by placing them in a temporary death state.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 184, pages 2-10</ref> The power of the cursed seal can synchronise with the user's regular body through extended use, exponentially enhancing the abilities of their normal state.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 219, page 11</ref>
 
 
== Transformations ==
 
{{See also|Sage Transformation}}
 
<gallery type="slideshow" position="right" widths="300">
 
Curse Seal.png|Variations in the cursed seal demonstrated by prisoners at the Northern Hideout.
 
Cursed Seal prisoners.png|Variations in the cursed seal demonstrated by prisoners at the Northern Hideout.
 
</gallery>
 
The seals have two different levels, and the types of transformations differ from seal to seal. When inactive, the seal is simply a black mark on the user's body. Upon activation, the marks on the seal glow and replicate, spreading over the user's body. This is known as the {{translation|first level|状態1|Jōtai Ichi|lit meaning=State 1}} of the seal. The degree to which this occurs is dependent on the user, and the degree to which it spreads is proportionate to the overall effect it has. Normally, the wearer of the seal will also experience slight pains during the activation of this level.
 
 
The {{translation|second level|状態2|Jōtai Ni|lit meaning=State 2}} of the seal causes the black marks to completely envelop the user, followed by many unnatural alterations to their body. Once transformed, common features include eyes with yellow irises and black sclerae, altered skin colour, and longer hair. When in this state, the seal also eats away at the mind and personality of its user, driving them to madness if used for too long. It also takes quite a toll on their body, since they are being mutated by the seal.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 186, page 2</ref> Skilled users of the cursed seal are able to perform partial transformations in which the aforementioned alterations can be limited to specific parts of the body.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 351, pages 6-7</ref>
 
 
Whereas Jūgo's ability is known as Sage Transformation, the transformations induced by these seals are called {{translation|"''Cursed Seal Transformation''"|呪印化|Juinka}}.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 593, page 5</ref>
 
 
== Types of Seals ==
 
=== [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]] ===
 
* '''Wearers:''' [[Sasuke Uchiha]], [[Anko Mitarashi]]
 
 
=== [[Cursed Seal of Earth]] ===
 
* '''Wearer:''' [[Kimimaro]]
 
 
=== [[Sound Four]]'s [[Sound Four's Cursed Seals|Cursed Seals]] ===
 
* '''Wearers:''' [[Jirōbō]], [[Kidōmaru]], [[Tayuya]], [[Sakon and Ukon]]
 
   
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Recipients initially only have access to the cursed seal's {{translation|first level|状態1|Jōtai Ichi|lit meaning=State 1}}. When active, the seal's design spreads across their body from its point of application, glowing and replicating as its coverage grows.<ref>Chapter 55, pages 19-20</ref> The degree to which this occurs is up to the user, and the degree to which it spreads is proportionate to the overall effect it has.
=== Prisoners' Cursed Seals ===
 
* '''Wearers:''' [[Ahiko]], [[Guren (prisoner)|Guren]], [[Takishi]], [[Tsukushi]]
 
   
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In order to increase the the advantages of using the cursed seal, as well as to eliminate some of the risks and discomfort that come from using its first level, Orochimaru developed [[Mind Awakening Pill]]s to advance cursed seals to their next stage. Under normal circumstances, the pills kill those who take them, requiring that they be placed in a near-death state after taking the pill while their body acclimates for the heightened transformation.<ref>Chapter 184, pages 2-10</ref>
=== [[Animal Cursed Seal]] (Anime only) ===
 
* '''Wearer:''' [[Mizuki]]
 
   
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[[File:Curse Seal.png|thumb|Variations of the cursed seal transformations.]]
=== [[Team Guren]]'s Cursed Seals (Anime only) ===
 
 
The {{translation|second level|状態2|Jōtai Ni|lit meaning=State 2}} of the cursed seal causes the user's body to physically transform. Called a {{translation|"Cursed Seal Transformation"|呪印化|Juinka}},<ref>Chapter 593, page 5</ref> it is similar in appearance to Jūgo's transformations: they gain yellow irises and black sclerae, altered skin colour, and longer hair. When in this state, the seal eats away at the mind and personality of its user, driving them to madness if used for too long. It also takes quite a toll on their body since they are being mutated by the seal.<ref>Chapter 186, page 2</ref> Skilled users of the cursed seal are able to isolate transformations to specific parts of the body.<ref>Chapter 351, pages 6-7</ref>
* '''Wearers:''' [[Nurari]], [[Kihō]], [[Kigiri]]
 
   
=== Binding Cursed Seal ===
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=== Seals ===
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Orochimaru has various cursed seal designs, some being stronger than others. Second level transformations are always the same for a single user, but it's not known if the same cursed seal causes the same transformations in different users.
* '''Wearers:''' [[Guruguru]]
 
 
* [[Cursed Seal of Heaven]]: Worn by [[Sasuke Uchiha]] and [[Anko Mitarashi]].
 
* [[Cursed Seal of Earth]]: Worn by [[Kimimaro]].
 
* ''[[Sound Four]]'s [[Sound Four's Cursed Seals|Cursed Seals]]'': Worn by [[Jirōbō]], [[Kidōmaru]], [[Tayuya]], [[Sakon and Ukon]].
 
* ''Prisoners' Cursed Seals'': Worn by [[Ahiko]], [[Guren (prisoner)|Guren]], [[Takishi]] and [[Tsukushi]].
 
* ''[[Animal Cursed Seal]]'' <sup>(anime only)</sup>: Worn by [[Mizuki]].
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* ''[[Team Guren]]'s Cursed Seals'' <sup>(anime only)</sup>: Worn by [[Nurari]], [[Kihō]] and [[Kigiri]].
 
* ''[[Iburi Clan]]'s Cursed Seals'' <sup>(anime only)</sup>: Worn by [[Gotta]] and [[Yukimi]].
   
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==Trivia==
=== [[Iburi Clan]]'s Cursed Seals (Anime only) ===
 
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*Compatibility with one of Orochimaru's cursed seals in turn means one is compatible with Jūgo, allowing him to [[Cellular Regeneration Ejection|transplant]] his own flesh and chakra into their bodies.<ref>Chapter 413, page 15</ref>
* '''Wearers:''' [[Gotta]], [[Yukimi]]
 
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*Orochimaru can apply other cursed seals by biting an opponent's neck. These other cursed seals temporarily bind the target upon application, spreading across their body to restrict their movements.<ref>Chapter 663, pages 11-12</ref> This is method of application and the possibility of rejection by the host are similar in nature to how the [[White Snake Sage]] teaches senjutsu.
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 10:29, 5 October 2015

Orochimaru's juinjutsu is a transformation cursed seal that Orochimaru can apply to others in order to make them stronger.

Overview

Orochimaru's body wasn't strong enough to handle Sage Mode, prompting him to start looking for an alternative. He was at some point approached by Jūgo, who wanted to find a cure for his bodily transformations. By studying Jūgo's body, Orochimaru discovered that Jūgo's body produces an enzyme that causes him to take in natural energy, creating senjutsu chakra. By isolating this enzyme and mixing it with his own chakra, Orochimaru created a cursed seal he could brand others with.[3][4] Orochimaru typically gives his cursed seals to either his more powerful followers or those he would like to use as his host body.

Sasuke receives curse seal

Orochimaru applying a cursed seal.

To apply a cursed seal, Orochimaru bites the recipient's neck, causing the seal to appear near the puncture wound.[5][6] Recipients are rendered unconscious while their body either accepts or rejects the cursed seal. From extensive practice, Orochimaru established a 10% compatibility rate for the cursed seal; those whose bodies aren't compatible with the cursed seal will die.[7] If they do survive, the recipient will have access to the cursed seal's power boosts, access that grows through repeated use. If unused, cursed seals will grow dormant, though Orochimaru can forcefully activate them if he gains access to them.

Cursed seals seen in the anime tend to have fatal consequences even if the recipients survive the initial application. Mizuki's seal, which was a failed prototype that required extra procedures to activate, nearly kills him due to its incompleteness and causes him to lose all his powers. The cursed seals administrated to Team Guren kill them if they do not take the required medication periodically, preventing them from escaping Orochimaru's clutches. On the other hand, the seals given to the Iburi clan partially stabilised their otherwise unstable ability.

Once applied, removal of the cursed seal is apparently difficult. Kakashi Hatake and the Third Hokage have on separate occasions opted to suppress the cursed seals rather than remove them outright. The only times the cursed seal have been fully removed have been as a side-effect of removing Orochimaru's consciousness from the recipient's body, fragments of which are embedded in each of the cursed seals: Itachi Uchiha does so with the Sword of Totsuka; Sasuke Uchiha does so with the Evil Releasing Method. So long as part of his consciousness remains in a cursed seal somewhere, Orochimaru can never truly die.[8]

Mechanics

When they first receive the cursed seal, recipients cannot control their access to it, and as such they draw on its power unwillingly. Until they become accustomed to it, use of the cursed seal will cause them intense physical pain, though they may be able to briefly ignore this.[9] While active, the cursed seal feeds off their chakra and replaces it with Orochimaru's own senjutsu chakra,[4] increasing their chakra levels and making their jutsu stronger.[10] So long as they have at least some chakra of their own, this gives them a back up reserve that they can call on, though if not employed carefully this may have fatal consequences.[1] Prolonged use of the cursed seal corrodes the mind, making them more susceptible to Orochimaru's influence.[11] In exchange, the cursed seal synchronises with their body, exponentially enhancing the abilities of their normal state.[12]

Recipients initially only have access to the cursed seal's first level (状態1, Jōtai Ichi, literally meaning: State 1). When active, the seal's design spreads across their body from its point of application, glowing and replicating as its coverage grows.[13] The degree to which this occurs is up to the user, and the degree to which it spreads is proportionate to the overall effect it has.

In order to increase the the advantages of using the cursed seal, as well as to eliminate some of the risks and discomfort that come from using its first level, Orochimaru developed Mind Awakening Pills to advance cursed seals to their next stage. Under normal circumstances, the pills kill those who take them, requiring that they be placed in a near-death state after taking the pill while their body acclimates for the heightened transformation.[14]

Curse Seal

Variations of the cursed seal transformations.

The second level (状態2, Jōtai Ni, literally meaning: State 2) of the cursed seal causes the user's body to physically transform. Called a "Cursed Seal Transformation" (呪印化, Juinka),[15] it is similar in appearance to Jūgo's transformations: they gain yellow irises and black sclerae, altered skin colour, and longer hair. When in this state, the seal eats away at the mind and personality of its user, driving them to madness if used for too long. It also takes quite a toll on their body since they are being mutated by the seal.[16] Skilled users of the cursed seal are able to isolate transformations to specific parts of the body.[17]

Seals

Orochimaru has various cursed seal designs, some being stronger than others. Second level transformations are always the same for a single user, but it's not known if the same cursed seal causes the same transformations in different users.

Trivia

  • Compatibility with one of Orochimaru's cursed seals in turn means one is compatible with Jūgo, allowing him to transplant his own flesh and chakra into their bodies.[18]
  • Orochimaru can apply other cursed seals by biting an opponent's neck. These other cursed seals temporarily bind the target upon application, spreading across their body to restrict their movements.[19] This is method of application and the possibility of rejection by the host are similar in nature to how the White Snake Sage teaches senjutsu.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Chapter 66, page 15
  2. First Databook, page 194
  3. Chapter 349, pages 9-11
  4. 4.0 4.1 Chapter 579, page 16
  5. Chapter 49, pages 17-19
  6. Chapter 50, pages 1-5
  7. Chapter 50, page 15
  8. Chapter 593, page 9
  9. Chapter 67, page 7
  10. Chapter 128, page 16
  11. Chapter 179, pages 7-8
  12. Chapter 219, page 11
  13. Chapter 55, pages 19-20
  14. Chapter 184, pages 2-10
  15. Chapter 593, page 5
  16. Chapter 186, page 2
  17. Chapter 351, pages 6-7
  18. Chapter 413, page 15
  19. Chapter 663, pages 11-12