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| − | <section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Rinnegan'''|輪廻眼|lit meaning=Saṃsāra Eye}} is reputed as the most exalted eyes amongst the {{translation|Three Great [[Dōjutsu]]|三大瞳術|San Daidōjutsu|lit meaning=Three Great Eye Techniques}}.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 373, page 2</ref> It is characterised by its ripple-like pattern which spreads over the eyeballs, with light purple irides and sclerae.<section end=summary /> |
+ | <section begin=summary />The {{translation|'''Rinnegan'''|輪廻眼|lit meaning=Saṃsāra Eye}} is reputed as the most exalted eyes amongst the {{translation|Three Great [[Dōjutsu]]|三大瞳術|San Daidōjutsu|lit meaning=Three Great Eye Techniques}}.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 373, page 2</ref> It is characterised by its ripple-like pattern, which spreads over the eyeballs, with light purple irides and sclerae.<section end=summary /> |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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[[File:Nagato Rinnegan.jpg|thumb|left|Nagato's Rinnegan.]] |
[[File:Nagato Rinnegan.jpg|thumb|left|Nagato's Rinnegan.]] |
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| − | <section begin=summary />It was admired as being able to bring forth all ninjutsu.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 425, page 9</ref> It was said that in times when the world is in disorder, a person is sent down from the heavens to become either a "God of Creation" who will calm the world, or a "Destroyer" who will reduce everything to nothingness.<ref name="d3">Third Databook, page 313</ref> The Rinnegan allows the user to use the [[Six Paths Technique]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, page 1</ref><section end=summary /> |
+ | <section begin=summary />It was admired as being able to bring forth all ninjutsu.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 425, page 9</ref> It was said that in times when the world is in disorder, a person is sent down from the heavens to become either a "God of Creation", who will calm the world, or a "Destroyer", who will reduce everything to nothingness.<ref name="d3">Third Databook, page 313</ref> The Rinnegan allows the user to use the [[Six Paths Technique]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 449, page 1</ref><section end=summary /> |
| − | The first person to possess the Rinnegan was the Sage of the Six Paths. Because of the Sage's mythical status, many people believed the Rinnegan was only a legend or a mutation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 462, page 11</ref> Because the Rinnegan was originally wielded by the Sage of the Six Paths, re-merging his bloodlines |
+ | The first person to possess the Rinnegan was the Sage of the Six Paths. Because of the Sage's mythical status, many people believed the Rinnegan was only a legend or a mutation.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 462, page 11</ref> Because the Rinnegan was originally wielded by the Sage of the Six Paths, re-merging his bloodlines, that of the [[Senju]] and [[Uchiha]], can lead to that person awakening this dōjutsu. This was proven when [[Madara Uchiha]] later awakened the dōjutsu by infusing [[Hashirama Senju]]'s DNA into his body; however, it did not manifest until he was near the end of his natural lifespan.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 606, page 13</ref> At some point after this, he would implant his eyes into [[Nagato]] — a young [[Uzumaki Clan|Senju descendant]].<ref name="madara">''Naruto'' chapter 606, pages 13-15</ref> [[Obito Uchiha]], being the partner of and given the guise of Madara, believes that since it was given to Nagato by Madara, he is entitled to taking the Rinnegan from Nagato's body after his death.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 509, page 4</ref> He implants one of the Rinnegan in his left socket, replacing the Sharingan he [[Izanagi|sacrificed]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 514, page 18</ref> |
When Madara was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] to fight the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], Madara once again gained access to the dōjutsu; his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was able to transform into the Rinnegan at will. Based on data collected over the years, Kabuto Yakushi and [[Orochimaru]] theorised that because the Sharingan originated from the Rinnegan, it was possible for the dōjutsu to change into the Rinnegan as part of a "''natural evolution''".<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 560, pages 14-15</ref> This is supported by the fact he maintains his [[Susanoo]] while having his Rinnegan activated.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 588, pages 14-15</ref> Upon reincarnation, Nagato also retained the Rinnegan. |
When Madara was [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] by [[Kabuto Yakushi]] to fight the [[Allied Shinobi Forces]], Madara once again gained access to the dōjutsu; his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was able to transform into the Rinnegan at will. Based on data collected over the years, Kabuto Yakushi and [[Orochimaru]] theorised that because the Sharingan originated from the Rinnegan, it was possible for the dōjutsu to change into the Rinnegan as part of a "''natural evolution''".<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 560, pages 14-15</ref> This is supported by the fact he maintains his [[Susanoo]] while having his Rinnegan activated.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 588, pages 14-15</ref> Upon reincarnation, Nagato also retained the Rinnegan. |
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== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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| − | One who gains the Rinnegan has access to a multitude of abilities. On its own, the Rinnegan allows the user to see [[chakra]], including otherwise hidden [[barrier]]s such as the one which [[Sensing System Technique|surrounded]] [[Konohagakure]].<ref name="c419p2">''Naruto'' chapter 419, page 2</ref> The holder of these eyes have the potential to completely master all five basic [[nature transformation]]s that form the basis of ninjutsu.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 375, page 11</ref> It can also decipher more of the [[Sage of the Six Paths]]' [[Naka Shrine|tablet]] than the [[Sharingan]] and the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] are able to.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 467, page 11</ref> The Rinnegan can also allow its user to summon and control the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]]. |
+ | One who gains the Rinnegan has access to a multitude of abilities. On its own, the Rinnegan allows the user to see [[chakra]], including otherwise hidden [[barrier]]s, such as the one which [[Sensing System Technique|surrounded]] [[Konohagakure]].<ref name="c419p2">''Naruto'' chapter 419, page 2</ref> The holder of these eyes have the potential to completely master all five basic [[nature transformation]]s that form the basis of ninjutsu.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 375, page 11</ref> It can also decipher more of the [[Sage of the Six Paths]]' [[Naka Shrine|tablet]] than the [[Sharingan]] and the [[Mangekyō Sharingan]] are able to.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 467, page 11</ref> The Rinnegan can also allow its user to summon and control the [[Demonic Statue of the Outer Path]]. |
| − | [[File:Nagato using the Asura Path.png|thumb|right|Nagato using the Six Paths Technique]] |
+ | [[File:Nagato using the Asura Path.png|thumb|right|Nagato using the Six Paths Technique.]] |
| − | One of the Rinnegan's trademark techniques is the [[Six Paths Technique]], which grants the user multiple abilities |
+ | One of the Rinnegan's trademark techniques is the [[Six Paths Technique]], which grants the user multiple abilities known as Paths. The [[Animal Path]] can [[Summoning Technique|summon]] several different creatures. The [[Naraka Path]] can summon the [[King of Hell]], which can be used for interrogation and restoration. The [[Preta Path]] can absorb any chakra-based ninjutsu. The [[Asura Path]] can clad the user in mechanised armour and grant them various weapons. The [[Human Path]] can read minds, at the cost of ripping out the victim's soul. The [[Deva Path]] allows the manipulation of gravity-based forces to either repel or pull in an enemy. |
| − | Finally the user is granted the [[Outer Path]], also known as the seventh Path. It |
+ | Finally the user is granted the [[Outer Path]], also known as the seventh Path. It grants the user control over life and death. It can be used to control tailed beasts in a similar fashion to the [[Sharingan]] and the [[Wood Release]] with its [[Demonic Statue Chains|chakra chains]]. The Outer Path also grants a shared field of vision between its user and their summoned creatures and Six Paths of Pain, which gave multiple angles of vision and neutralised any blind spots. At this point, all of their eyes would also sport the Rinnegan.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 552, page 3</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 556, pages 5-6</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 569, page 10</ref> |
[[File:Pein Rikudō.png|thumb|left|Nagato's Six Paths of Pain.]] |
[[File:Pein Rikudō.png|thumb|left|Nagato's Six Paths of Pain.]] |
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| − | When he was crippled by [[Hanzō]], Nagato developed the [[Six Paths of Pain]] where he |
+ | When he was crippled by [[Hanzō]], Nagato developed the [[Six Paths of Pain]], where he used his Rinnegan and chakra receivers on freshly killed corpses to serve as extensions of himself. By doing so, Nagato could see each body's field of vision simultaneously, coordinating them with extremely precise planning. Nagato could also channel one of the abilities of the Six Paths Technique through each corpse. Obito also applied this technique, though he used [[Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation|reincarnated]] [[jinchūriki]]. Their eyes sported the Sharingan and Rinnegan, in identical fashion to Obito, and had their tailed beasts temporarily re-sealed inside them, though the Uchiha would not have them use the powers of the Six Paths Technique. |
| − | While the powers of the Rinnegan remain intact upon implanting them in a new person, like Nagato and Obito Uchiha, only one who "naturally" manifests the Rinnegan, as in Madara Uchiha's case, is able to switch between the Rinnegan and Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan |
+ | While the powers of the Rinnegan remain intact upon implanting them in a new person, like Nagato and Obito Uchiha, only one who "naturally" manifests the Rinnegan, as in Madara Uchiha's case, is able to switch between the Rinnegan and Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan;<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 560, pages 13-14</ref> otherwise, the Rinnegan is always activated. |
== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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The Rinnegan (輪廻眼, literally meaning: Saṃsāra Eye) is reputed as the most exalted eyes amongst the Three Great Dōjutsu (三大瞳術, San Daidōjutsu, literally meaning: Three Great Eye Techniques).[2] It is characterised by its ripple-like pattern, which spreads over the eyeballs, with light purple irides and sclerae.
Background
Nagato's Rinnegan.
It was admired as being able to bring forth all ninjutsu.[3] It was said that in times when the world is in disorder, a person is sent down from the heavens to become either a "God of Creation", who will calm the world, or a "Destroyer", who will reduce everything to nothingness.[1] The Rinnegan allows the user to use the Six Paths Technique.[4]
The first person to possess the Rinnegan was the Sage of the Six Paths. Because of the Sage's mythical status, many people believed the Rinnegan was only a legend or a mutation.[5] Because the Rinnegan was originally wielded by the Sage of the Six Paths, re-merging his bloodlines, that of the Senju and Uchiha, can lead to that person awakening this dōjutsu. This was proven when Madara Uchiha later awakened the dōjutsu by infusing Hashirama Senju's DNA into his body; however, it did not manifest until he was near the end of his natural lifespan.[6] At some point after this, he would implant his eyes into Nagato — a young Senju descendant.[7] Obito Uchiha, being the partner of and given the guise of Madara, believes that since it was given to Nagato by Madara, he is entitled to taking the Rinnegan from Nagato's body after his death.[8] He implants one of the Rinnegan in his left socket, replacing the Sharingan he sacrificed.[9]
When Madara was reincarnated by Kabuto Yakushi to fight the Allied Shinobi Forces, Madara once again gained access to the dōjutsu; his Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan was able to transform into the Rinnegan at will. Based on data collected over the years, Kabuto Yakushi and Orochimaru theorised that because the Sharingan originated from the Rinnegan, it was possible for the dōjutsu to change into the Rinnegan as part of a "natural evolution".[10] This is supported by the fact he maintains his Susanoo while having his Rinnegan activated.[11] Upon reincarnation, Nagato also retained the Rinnegan.
Abilities
One who gains the Rinnegan has access to a multitude of abilities. On its own, the Rinnegan allows the user to see chakra, including otherwise hidden barriers, such as the one which surrounded Konohagakure.[12] The holder of these eyes have the potential to completely master all five basic nature transformations that form the basis of ninjutsu.[13] It can also decipher more of the Sage of the Six Paths' tablet than the Sharingan and the Mangekyō Sharingan are able to.[14] The Rinnegan can also allow its user to summon and control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path.
Nagato using the Six Paths Technique.
One of the Rinnegan's trademark techniques is the Six Paths Technique, which grants the user multiple abilities known as Paths. The Animal Path can summon several different creatures. The Naraka Path can summon the King of Hell, which can be used for interrogation and restoration. The Preta Path can absorb any chakra-based ninjutsu. The Asura Path can clad the user in mechanised armour and grant them various weapons. The Human Path can read minds, at the cost of ripping out the victim's soul. The Deva Path allows the manipulation of gravity-based forces to either repel or pull in an enemy.
Finally the user is granted the Outer Path, also known as the seventh Path. It grants the user control over life and death. It can be used to control tailed beasts in a similar fashion to the Sharingan and the Wood Release with its chakra chains. The Outer Path also grants a shared field of vision between its user and their summoned creatures and Six Paths of Pain, which gave multiple angles of vision and neutralised any blind spots. At this point, all of their eyes would also sport the Rinnegan.[15][16][17]
Nagato's Six Paths of Pain.
When he was crippled by Hanzō, Nagato developed the Six Paths of Pain, where he used his Rinnegan and chakra receivers on freshly killed corpses to serve as extensions of himself. By doing so, Nagato could see each body's field of vision simultaneously, coordinating them with extremely precise planning. Nagato could also channel one of the abilities of the Six Paths Technique through each corpse. Obito also applied this technique, though he used reincarnated jinchūriki. Their eyes sported the Sharingan and Rinnegan, in identical fashion to Obito, and had their tailed beasts temporarily re-sealed inside them, though the Uchiha would not have them use the powers of the Six Paths Technique.
While the powers of the Rinnegan remain intact upon implanting them in a new person, like Nagato and Obito Uchiha, only one who "naturally" manifests the Rinnegan, as in Madara Uchiha's case, is able to switch between the Rinnegan and Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan;[18] otherwise, the Rinnegan is always activated.
Trivia
The anime's first rendition of the Rinnegan. |
- In the anime, the Rinnegan was depicted as being multicoloured in its first few appearances. Once coloured manga illustrations of the Rinnegan were released, this was corrected.
- In Naruto: Shippūden episode 203, a silhouette of the Sage of the Six Paths is shown. Here, the Sage's Rinnegan is shown to be red instead of the usual colour.
- Rinne (輪廻) is the Japanese term for Samsara, the cycle of reincarnation or rebirth in several Indian religions. This is reflected in the names of all Six Paths of Pain, which share the names with Samsaric realms of reincarnation.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Third Databook, page 313
- ↑ Naruto chapter 373, page 2
- ↑ Naruto chapter 425, page 9
- ↑ Naruto chapter 449, page 1
- ↑ Naruto chapter 462, page 11
- ↑ Naruto chapter 606, page 13
- ↑ Naruto chapter 606, pages 13-15
- ↑ Naruto chapter 509, page 4
- ↑ Naruto chapter 514, page 18
- ↑ Naruto chapter 560, pages 14-15
- ↑ Naruto chapter 588, pages 14-15
- ↑ Naruto chapter 419, page 2
- ↑ Naruto chapter 375, page 11
- ↑ Naruto chapter 467, page 11
- ↑ Naruto chapter 552, page 3
- ↑ Naruto chapter 556, pages 5-6
- ↑ Naruto chapter 569, page 10
- ↑ Naruto chapter 560, pages 13-14
