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<section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Outer Path'''|外道|Gedō}} is the seventh path, an ability granted to the wielder of the [[Rinnegan]]. With the Outer Path, the user is able to [[Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|revive the dead]], transmit [[chakra]] to [[Chakra Receiver|receivers]], as well as manifest [[Demonic Statue Chains|chakra chains]].<section end=summary />
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<section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Outer Path'''|外道|Gedō}} is the seventh path, an ability granted to the wielder of the [[Rinnegan]]. With the Outer Path, the user is able to [[Outer Path Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique|revive the dead]], transmit [[chakra]] to [[Chakra Receiver|receivers]], as well as manifest [[Demonic Statue Chains|chakra chains]].<section end=summary />
   
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
A user of the Outer Path is said to exist outside the realm of life and death, and has the ability to revive the dead with the [[Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449</ref> [[Kabuto Yakushi]] noted that he could force a [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] Nagato to [[Absorption Soul Technique|remove]] the [[jinchūriki]]'s souls and store both their bodies and souls within the [[King of Hell]], then revive them at a later time.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 551, page 4</ref>
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A user of the Outer Path is said to exist outside the realm of life and death, and has the ability to revive the dead with the [[Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique]].<ref>Chapter 449</ref> However, this technique may only be available to users who are truly alive themselves, as Madara in his [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] state required another living Rinnegan wielder to revive him, and only an authentic Rinnegan may [[Summoning Technique|summon]] the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]].<ref>Chapter 659, page 7</ref>
   
The Outer Path also allows the user to bind and potentially control those who touch the user's [[chakra receiver]]s.<ref name="ch569">''Naruto'' chapter 569, page 10</ref> By implanting the receivers into corpses or reincarnated individuals, the user can control up to six bodies, referred to as the [[Six Paths of Pain]]. These bodies, as well as the King of Hell and the creatures [[Summoning Technique|summoned]] through the [[Animal Path]], all have the Rinnegan reflected in their eyes and share visual information with the user through the Outer Path.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 551, page 5</ref><ref name="ch565">''Naruto'' chapter 565, page 6</ref> The user can also manifest the [[Demonic Statue Chains|chakra chains]] used by the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]], restricting anyone who touches the receivers with an even greater binding power.<ref name="ch569"/>
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The Outer Path allows the user to bind and potentially control the movements of those who touch the user's [[chakra receiver]]s.<ref name="ch569">Chapter 569, page 10</ref> By implanting the receivers into corpses or reincarnated individuals, the user can control up to six bodies, referred to as the [[Six Paths of Pain]]. These bodies, as well as the [[King of Hell]] and the creatures summoned through the [[Animal Path]], all have the Rinnegan reflected in their eyes and share visual information with the user through the Outer Path.<ref>Chapter 551, page 5</ref><ref name="ch565">Chapter 565, page 6</ref> The user can also manifest the [[Demonic Statue Chains|chakra chains]] of the Demonic Statue to restrict anyone who touches the receivers with an even greater binding power.<ref name="ch569"/>
   
During the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], [[Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki]] used this ability to call back the souls of the previous [[Kage|Five Kage]] from the [[Pure Land]] to assist him in [[Summoning Technique|summoning]] [[Team 7]] and the [[tailed beasts]] back from [[Kaguya's Dimension|Kaguya's dimension]]. When summoned, the deceased person does not have an actual body, but appears as a mass of flickering chakra. When brought back, the deceased are in full possession of their memories and personalities.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 550, page 1</ref> Once the user ends the technique, the summoned souls dwindle and ultimately disappear completely.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 691, page 15</ref>
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During the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]], [[Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki]] used this ability to call back the souls of the previous [[Kage|Five Kage]] from the [[Pure Land]] to assist him in summoning [[Team 7]] and the [[tailed beasts]] back from [[Kaguya's dimension]].<ref>Chapter 690, pages 14-17</ref> When summoned in this manner, the deceased person does not have an actual body, but appears as a mass of flickering chakra in full possession of their personality and memories. Once the user ends the technique, the summoned souls dwindle and ultimately disappear completely. Hagoromo was also able to undo another person's use of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, releasing the souls from their vessels and sending them to the Pure Land.<ref>Chapter 691</ref>
   
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Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique 1.png|[[Fukasaku]] being revived with the Outer Path: Samsara of the Heavenly Life Technique.
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Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique 1.png|[[Fukasaku]] being revived with the Outer Path Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.
 
Pein Rikudō.png|Nagato's Six Paths of Pain.
 
Pein Rikudō.png|Nagato's Six Paths of Pain.
 
Tobi and his Six Paths.png|Obito's Six Paths of Pain.
 
Tobi and his Six Paths.png|Obito's Six Paths of Pain.
 
Three Way Vision.png|A first-person perspective of the Paths' linked vision.
 
Three Way Vision.png|A first-person perspective of the Paths' linked vision.
Four-Tails Resealed.png|The Demonic Statue using chakra chains.
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Demonic Statue Chains.png|The Demonic Statue using chakra chains.
 
Mazō no Kusari.png|[[Kokuō]] being subdued by the chakra chains.
 
Mazō no Kusari.png|[[Kokuō]] being subdued by the chakra chains.
 
Summoned Souls from the Pure Land.png|Souls summoned back from the Pure Land.
 
Summoned Souls from the Pure Land.png|Souls summoned back from the Pure Land.
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* {{translation|''Gedō''|外道|lit meaning=Outer Path}}, derived from the Sanskrit Tīrthika, refers to any doctrine which "treads the outer path" to enlightenment. This is opposed to the teachings of orthodox Buddhism, the {{translation|''Naidō''|内道|lit meaning=Inner Path}}, and is thus considered misguided and heretical.
 
* {{translation|''Gedō''|外道|lit meaning=Outer Path}}, derived from the Sanskrit Tīrthika, refers to any doctrine which "treads the outer path" to enlightenment. This is opposed to the teachings of orthodox Buddhism, the {{translation|''Naidō''|内道|lit meaning=Inner Path}}, and is thus considered misguided and heretical.
 
* The [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] may be related to this ability, due to the name.
 
* The [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]] may be related to this ability, due to the name.
* Naruto referred to the control of the [[Six Paths of Pain]] as {{translation|''Gedō no Jutsu''|外道の術|lit meaning=Outer Path Technique}}, and said that the Paths' ability to share visual information with the original body stemmed from that technique.<ref name="ch565"/>
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* [[Naruto Uzumaki]] referred to the control of the [[Six Paths of Pain]] as {{translation|''Gedō no Jutsu''|外道の術|lit meaning=Outer Path Technique}}, and said that the Paths' ability to share visual information with the original body stemmed from that technique.<ref name="ch565"/>
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* [[Kabuto Yakushi]] noted that he could force a [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] Nagato to [[Absorption Soul Technique|remove]] the [[jinchūriki]]'s souls and store both their bodies and souls within the [[King of Hell]], then revive them at a later time. However, it is unknown whether this is related to the Outer Path as the process was interrupted.<ref>Chapter 551, page 4</ref>
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

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The Outer Path (外道, Gedō) is the seventh path, an ability granted to the wielder of the Rinnegan. With the Outer Path, the user is able to revive the dead, transmit chakra to receivers, as well as manifest chakra chains.

Overview

A user of the Outer Path is said to exist outside the realm of life and death, and has the ability to revive the dead with the Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique.[1] However, this technique may only be available to users who are truly alive themselves, as Madara in his reincarnated state required another living Rinnegan wielder to revive him, and only an authentic Rinnegan may summon the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.[2]

The Outer Path allows the user to bind and potentially control the movements of those who touch the user's chakra receivers.[3] By implanting the receivers into corpses or reincarnated individuals, the user can control up to six bodies, referred to as the Six Paths of Pain. These bodies, as well as the King of Hell and the creatures summoned through the Animal Path, all have the Rinnegan reflected in their eyes and share visual information with the user through the Outer Path.[4][5] The user can also manifest the chakra chains of the Demonic Statue to restrict anyone who touches the receivers with an even greater binding power.[3]

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki used this ability to call back the souls of the previous Five Kage from the Pure Land to assist him in summoning Team 7 and the tailed beasts back from Kaguya's dimension.[6] When summoned in this manner, the deceased person does not have an actual body, but appears as a mass of flickering chakra in full possession of their personality and memories. Once the user ends the technique, the summoned souls dwindle and ultimately disappear completely. Hagoromo was also able to undo another person's use of the Impure World Reincarnation technique, releasing the souls from their vessels and sending them to the Pure Land.[7]

Trivia

  • Gedō (外道, literally meaning: Outer Path), derived from the Sanskrit Tīrthika, refers to any doctrine which "treads the outer path" to enlightenment. This is opposed to the teachings of orthodox Buddhism, the Naidō (内道, literally meaning: Inner Path), and is thus considered misguided and heretical.
  • The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path may be related to this ability, due to the name.
  • Naruto Uzumaki referred to the control of the Six Paths of Pain as Gedō no Jutsu (外道の術, literally meaning: Outer Path Technique), and said that the Paths' ability to share visual information with the original body stemmed from that technique.[5]
  • Kabuto Yakushi noted that he could force a reincarnated Nagato to remove the jinchūriki's souls and store both their bodies and souls within the King of Hell, then revive them at a later time. However, it is unknown whether this is related to the Outer Path as the process was interrupted.[8]

References

  1. Chapter 449
  2. Chapter 659, page 7
  3. 3.0 3.1 Chapter 569, page 10
  4. Chapter 551, page 5
  5. 5.0 5.1 Chapter 565, page 6
  6. Chapter 690, pages 14-17
  7. Chapter 691
  8. Chapter 551, page 4