Chapter 14

Authors Note: This chap is basically an explanation of the Sharingan. All that needs to be known from it for those that already know what the Sharingan is, is that I'm making the Ketsuryugan a mutated Sharingan. Basically, it mostly has the abilities of the Sharingan. Like Sharingan users, Ketsuryugan can simultaneously predict movement, and apply genjutsu, but Ketsuryugan users can't copy jutsu. It also has the same perception boost. However, a trade off for not being able to copy jutsu is that it can see chakra more clearly than the Sharingan. Seeing the general outline of chakra channels. Ketsuryugan users also have stronger genjutsu than Sharingan users, and can manipulate blood. The reason being that my explanation of the Ketsuryugan is a Sharingan that mutated because the Chonoike Clan used to be like Juugo's and had some sort of of blood related natural energy kekkei genkai. Eventually, they got access to the Sharingan in their genes through rogue ninja, and from there the Sharingan and the other Kekkei Genkai mixed together. The Nekotsume Clan is the clan created by a few people with the Ketsuryugan when they left the Chonoike Clan. It'll be able to evolve into the Yakunan Ketsuryugan (Mangekyou counterpart), which translates to Calamity Blood Dragon Eye and Immortal Yakunan Ketsuryugan (Eternal Mangekyou). Beyond that is the Konzetsugan. That means Eradicated Eye or if its Konzetsu no me it's Eradication Eyes. Chose that to show its different from the Rinnegan (Samsara Eye).

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"Yes, the Ketsuryugan." Himari replied. "The Ketsuryugan is a special eye power known as a dojutsu, a type of Kekkei Genkai. Kekkei Genkai are extremely raw and come in a few forms. Normally, they are not something you can train in, instead being something you are born with. Except for the Nekotsume Clan, since it's part of our bloodline to be able to adapt and alter the nature of chakra, that's why chakra control is so important for us that we train it as soon as possible and as much as possible. Some are specific nature transformations, such as Yoruichi-sama's storm release, dojutsu, like the Sharingan -the Byakugan is also one of them- and lastly, there are some that come in the form of body alteration.

Nature transformations are an exception to the rule that they can't be learned. If you train hard enough, while improbable, it is possible to learn them. These Kekkei Genkai are nature transformations involving the combination of two elements. Even beyond them, there is another level, which is harder to reach, and beyond that possibly more.

As for the Ketsuryugan, it is a mutated Sharingan, which is the dojutsu Kekkei Genkai of the Uchiha Clan that is rarely obtained by its members. When someone with the potential to unlock it experiences a powerful emotional condition with regards to a person precious to them, their brain releases a special form of chakra that affects the optic nerves, transforming the eyes into Sharingan. Once you've unlocked it, you can use it freely."

"What does having the Sharingan do?" Kushina asked.

"The Sharingan grants two abilities; the 'Eye of Insight' and the 'Eye of Hypnotism.' The Eye of Insight allows the user to see chakra-"

"Like the Byakugan?!" Ailane exlcaimed.

"Not quite as well. It gives it color, allowing you to distinguish it by its composition and source. It's enough to sense irregularities in a persons chakra. It also grants amazing clarity of perception. Once fully mastered, it grants predictive capabilities; you can anticipate an opponent's next move based on the slightest muscle tension in their body and act accordingly to dodge or intercept. They can also read the enemy's hand seals to give them an insight of the performed technique's nature, regardless of the speed of performance, as long as the hands are not physically hidden from view. Lastly, the Eye of Insight allows the user to copy almost any jutsu they see, memorizing taijutsu, ninjutsu, and genjutsu with almost perfect accuracy. That's assuming you have the ability to perform the technique you're trying to copy or memorize."

"That's so much. Ailane you're really lucky..." Kushina said.

"There's still more! What about the Eye of Hypnotism, Himari?!" Ailane asked excitedly.

"The Eye of Hypnotism you to perform what is generically called Genjutsu: Sharingan. While there are various manifestations and purposes of the ability, the better known one is to, through eye contact, suggest thoughts and actions to a target, coercing them to divulge information or act in a particular way, potentially without the target's awareness. In extreme cases, the Sharingan user can take complete control of the target's body, forcing them to do exactly as the controller wishes; this control is visually indicated by the Sharingan's design appearing in the target's eye.

In addition to all of this, there are two other jutsu a Sharingan user can perform. These are classified as forbidden jutsu. They are Izanagi, a jutsu that allows the user to warps reality; they can make illusions into reality and reality can be turned into illusions. Izanami traps the victim in an infinite loop disregarding the target's five senses, specifically designed as a reprimand for those who would abuse Izanagi. Your Sharingan is considered fully evolved when it has 3 tomoe rather than the 2 you have now. It evolves through usage."

"That's so much." Kushina said. "Is there anything else? It sounds so amazing already!"

"Yes. There is more. The Sharingan can be evolved into the Mangekyou Sharingan by witnessing the death of the person you're closest to. Though, it is currently unknown if it can be evolved any other way. This evolution grants unique, user-specific jutsu in addition to the Sharingan's standard abilities. Awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan will automatically fully mature a Sharingan if it isn't already. Use of the Mangekyou Sharingan causes blindness over time, but this can be negated by transplanting another pair of Mangekyou Sharingan from a close relative, like a sibling, to acquire the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan that never lose their sight. That should be all for the Sharingan.

As for the Ketsuryugan, you most of the abilities of the Sharingan. The Ketsuryugan is able to see chakra better than the Sharingan, allowing the user to actually see the general outline of the chakra network. Ketsuryugan users cannot copy techniques with their eyes, and they have equal perception. To make up for those loss of copying techniques, the Ketsuryugan grants the user extremely powerful genjutsu, to the point where not even users of the base Sharingan can break free easily. Mangekyou users also struggle depending on their proficiency. It also grants the ability to manipulate liquids with a lot of iron, like blood. Wether it evolves or not is not known, even the Chonoike Clan's people never evolved it that I'm aware of.

"Then, I'll evolve it for the first time! Himari! Since I awakened it, does that mean Karma can?! And how do you know so much if it's super rare?" Ailane asked.

"Your aunt told me that while extremely unlikely, you could have it, so she explained the Ketsuryugan to me. At this point, it is so rare in the yes, it is possible." Himari confirmed.

"I wish I had something cool like that." Kushina remakes sadly.

"You do." Himari said. "I was going to allow you to learn for yourself, but it would be detrimental to the team if your power was completely incapable of matching theirs. It would give us a weak link. Kushina, you and your brother, like Karma have what is called a Bijuu sealed inside your body. Karma has the Nibi, Matatabi, sealed inside his body. You have to keep this a secret.

Your Bijuu is much stronger than Matatabi. You have the Kyuubi sealed within you. If you can communicate with the Kyuubi and earn its trust, it'll likely lend you its chakra, allowing you to perform something similar to that blue chakra cloak you saw Karma use. Only, yours will probably be much stronger due to the power of the Kyuubi."

"I know the Kyuubi is sealed inside me, but isn't it a monster? That's what all the villagers said before. They called us 'demon foxes.' Kushina said sadly.

"The villagers wouldn't understand. They are just scared because the Kyuubi is powerful. So powerful, it was released in the village at the time of your birth and caused chaos, killing many. If it wasn't sealed inside you both, the village would have been destroyed. If anything you're heroes. If you don't want to try and communicate with the Kyuubi yet, you can train with me. I'll push you to your limits for you to create your own new techniques."

"Can I do both? While I train, I'll try and talk to the Kyuubi..."

"Very well. Ailane, pick up your brother, we're heading back to the Hidden Leaf Village. Karma informed me when he arrived to help of the Hidden Sand Village's plot. We need to report this to the Hokage."

Karma, while 'unconscious' left his body to see what was going on. He thought, "Well, I guess I can alter requirements for evolution of dojutsu specifically for us. Let's see, what do we need to begin with? Yakunan Ketsuryugan, absorption of a powerful persons blood, Immortal Yakunan Ketsuryugan, absorbing enough blood from others, the better the blood, the better the Immortal form is, those are fine. Konzetsugan, we need to absorb the blood and chakra of someone with the Eternal Mangekyou, and Tenseigan, huh? Well these are all fine. I'll do Sasuke a favor too and make him acquire his Mangekyou later by taking his mother since he won't trigger it by killing his brother.

I'll just help Hinata, Neji and Hanabi get the Tenseigan later. Two are gonna be my women, after all. I should also alter it, so the Tenseigan is the equivalent to an Eternal Mangekyou for the Byakugan and the Jougan, after that, is the equivalent of the Rinnegan. Gotta make them attainable too, huh? Let's see...'