Post by songstress on Nov 10, 2006 3:44:29 GMT -5
The kekkei genkai of the Hyuuga is a prized and powerful thing. Guarded by Konoha in both reverence and fear, it is a right borne amongst all Hyuugas and comes in two parts.
Talent at the manipulation of the bloodline is obviously widely based, but the basics have remained consistent throughout the clan’s history. To begin, chakra is usually contained within the body and only manifests through the form of a medium, or converted into one. For example, it is converted into flames during a Katon, or it is used to sharpen the edges of a kunai. But for the Hyuuga, they are able to utilize their raw chakra and use it as a potent weapon. Their bodies are naturally adept at the many uses of this skill.
Their ability is unique in that aside from being able to force chakra out of just their hands and feet like some skilled shinobi, they can release it from all over their body. Every tenketsu (a pore-like structure that expels chakra) is capable of opening up at will and the Hyuuga can use this for a variety of different purposes. Usually contained to the hands and feet, chakra that passes through them from attacks has the potential to deal lethal damage to a person’s internal organs. Even a slight knick is enough to send even the most stalwart of shinobi to their knees.
Another difference between normal chakra manipulation and that of the Hyuuga is that they have the option of making the chakra that is released from their body either physical or immaterial (as is the type that could deal internal damage). They are, for example, able to cut through certain materials of low density, or even able to push opponents away with sharp, concentrated bursts of chakra. The uses are not endless, of course, but the possibilities are numerous.
The second half of the Hyuuga bloodline is known as the Byakugan, which translates into ‘white eyes’. Arguably the most powerful doujutsu on the continent, its abilities are far-reaching. For one, the Byakugan grants the Hyuuga nearly 360 degrees of vision. The only blind spot within this vantage is located behind the first thoracic vertebrae, and is not easily exploited. Furthermore, the Byakugan possesses forms of x-ray, thermographic, and even microscopic vision. Though not necessarily available all at once, it is still quite a number of uses.
But perhaps the most important usage of the Byakugan arises from the fact that it can see the flow of all things with chakra, even into a person’s body to discern their inner coil system. This ability is especially important because a Hyuuga can base strategies off this keen perception of the human body and can even, in special cases, seal an opponent’s chakra rendering them unable to use ninjutsu or genjutsu. Also, as with most doujutsu, the Byakugan grants the Hyuuga the ability to discern between illusions and reality with surprising accuracy.
The range of this sight is varying, but it increases with time and experience. Genin can typically see to about 50m in all directions, whereas chuunins can see up to 250m. And the jounin of the Hyuuga have been rumored to see up to even 800m all around them, but this is highly remarkable and has only been accounted for on a few occasions. Usually, most jounin who continue to practice with and condition their Byakugan can see up to 500m.
Talent at the manipulation of the bloodline is obviously widely based, but the basics have remained consistent throughout the clan’s history. To begin, chakra is usually contained within the body and only manifests through the form of a medium, or converted into one. For example, it is converted into flames during a Katon, or it is used to sharpen the edges of a kunai. But for the Hyuuga, they are able to utilize their raw chakra and use it as a potent weapon. Their bodies are naturally adept at the many uses of this skill.
Their ability is unique in that aside from being able to force chakra out of just their hands and feet like some skilled shinobi, they can release it from all over their body. Every tenketsu (a pore-like structure that expels chakra) is capable of opening up at will and the Hyuuga can use this for a variety of different purposes. Usually contained to the hands and feet, chakra that passes through them from attacks has the potential to deal lethal damage to a person’s internal organs. Even a slight knick is enough to send even the most stalwart of shinobi to their knees.
Another difference between normal chakra manipulation and that of the Hyuuga is that they have the option of making the chakra that is released from their body either physical or immaterial (as is the type that could deal internal damage). They are, for example, able to cut through certain materials of low density, or even able to push opponents away with sharp, concentrated bursts of chakra. The uses are not endless, of course, but the possibilities are numerous.
The second half of the Hyuuga bloodline is known as the Byakugan, which translates into ‘white eyes’. Arguably the most powerful doujutsu on the continent, its abilities are far-reaching. For one, the Byakugan grants the Hyuuga nearly 360 degrees of vision. The only blind spot within this vantage is located behind the first thoracic vertebrae, and is not easily exploited. Furthermore, the Byakugan possesses forms of x-ray, thermographic, and even microscopic vision. Though not necessarily available all at once, it is still quite a number of uses.
But perhaps the most important usage of the Byakugan arises from the fact that it can see the flow of all things with chakra, even into a person’s body to discern their inner coil system. This ability is especially important because a Hyuuga can base strategies off this keen perception of the human body and can even, in special cases, seal an opponent’s chakra rendering them unable to use ninjutsu or genjutsu. Also, as with most doujutsu, the Byakugan grants the Hyuuga the ability to discern between illusions and reality with surprising accuracy.
The range of this sight is varying, but it increases with time and experience. Genin can typically see to about 50m in all directions, whereas chuunins can see up to 250m. And the jounin of the Hyuuga have been rumored to see up to even 800m all around them, but this is highly remarkable and has only been accounted for on a few occasions. Usually, most jounin who continue to practice with and condition their Byakugan can see up to 500m.