Chakra Guide (Advantages and Disadvantages)

First things first. A simple guide to the chakra system and information...

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Focusing an equal and constant amount of chakra to a portion of the ninja's body allows them to attach their body to the touched object. This would allow them to walk up vertical surfaces. By expelling a continuous set amount from their feet in proportion to their body weight, the ninja can walk on water. Ninja can also focus chakra to specific limbs, which will increase the muscles' power and strength.

Chakra can also be extended from the body for attack and defense. This can take the form of the chakra strings used to manipulate puppets in Kugutsu no Jutsu. It can also be focused to a fine point for cutting, such as in Kabuto's chakra scalpel. It can also be used to form a defensive barrier in Chakra no Tate.

The chakra in the brain and sensory organs are also the primary target of Genjutsu. Genjutsu is created when a ninja extends their chakra flow through the cerebral nervous system of their opponent to control their minds chakra, thereby affecting their five senses. To combat the effects of Genjutsu, there are two options. The first option is for the ninja to stop the flow of chakra in their body, and then apply an even stronger power to disrupt the flow of the casters chakra. The second option is to have an outside ninja unaffected by the Genjutsu make body contact, and use their chakra to disrupt the casters flow.
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Now for the Eight inner Gates...
In addition to the tenketsu, the chakra circulatory system houses eight valves responsible for regulating the flow of chakra. The Hachimon or eight gates are located along the spine, the heart and in the ninja's head. It is possible to force the body to open these gates, which allows the ninja to release ten times the usual amount of power. Unfortunately such power comes at a price, as each subsequent gate is opened, the ninja increases the damage to their body and comes closer to death. For this reason gate opening has been deemed Kinjutsu. If all eight gates are opened, the ninja gains power that surpasses the Hokage at the cost of their own life. Also even if the ninja opens fewer gates, if they do not strike a finishing blow against their opponent, they will be severely weakened and very defenseless to a counter attack. It is also unclear whether the ninja has to open all the gates in order, of if they can open a later gate and bypass the previous ones.


[1] Kaimon (Opening Gate)

Releases the brains restraints allowing full power usage of the body's muscles. This is opened to prepare the body to use Omote Renge. This gate is located in the head.


[2] Kyuumon (Rest Gate)

Raises stamina and assists in recovery after being weakened. This gate is located in the head.


[3] Seimon (Life Gate)

Body enters Ura Renge phase, turning their body a shade of red. This gate is located along the spine.


[4] Shoumon (Wound Gate)

Further increases speed and power, usage will begin to tear the body's muscles. This gate is located along the spine.


[5] Tomon (Limit Gate)

Further increases speed and power. This gate is located along the spine.


[6] Keimon (View Gate)

Further increases speed and power, body becomes able to use Asakujaku technique. This gate is located along the spine.


[7] Kyoumon (Wonder Gate)

Further increases speed and power. This gate is located along the spine.


[8] Shimon (Death Gate)

Further increases speed and power, body attains Hokage-level power at the cost of their own life. This gate is located at the heart.
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The Chakra Types...
Yellow/Blue Normal Chakra:

The normal chakra in a ninja's body has been shown two ways. In the manga the normal chakra has been referred to as a yellow color, while in the anime it's always displayed as a light blue.

Red-Orange Kyuubi Jinchuuriki Chakra:

Naruto had the Nine Tailed Demon Bijuu placed inside his body. When the Kyuubi chakra begins to emerge from Naruto, it takes on a red-orange color.

Green Shousen Chakra:

Shousen no Jutsu allows medical ninja to heal wounds by creating a healing chakra in their hands. If the ninja is highly skilled, they are able to heal more critical injuries. In the anime, when the chakra is used it takes on a green color.

Pink-Purple Kujaku Myouhou Modified Chakra:

Meditating around the Hidden Star meteor granted its ninja a special purple chakra. This chakra is reportedly the users own chakra which has been pulled out through training with the meteor.

Purple Orochimaru and Cursed Seal Chakra:

In the anime, Orochimaru's chakra and the chakra pulled out by his curse seals take on a purple color.

White Hatake Chakra:

Using the Hatake family tanto, white chakra would pour forth from both Kakashi and his father Sakumo.
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Chakra Modifiers...
Hyourougan (Soldier Provision Pill):

The soldier pill is a special medicine full of proteins and stimulants which allow a ninja to fight straight for three days and nights. The pill will temporarily increase their chakra reserves.

Akimichi Hyourougan Pills:

The Akimichi clan developed three pills to increase their chakra in battle. Ingesting each pill grants the clan member more chakra. By ingesting the third and final pill, the clan member will immediately burn off all the calories within their body turning it into chakra, granting them 100 times their normal strength.

Chakra leechers/consumers:

Various techniques and creatures feast on the chakra found in the body. The Aburame clan's Kikaichuu reside in their host’s body in exchange for their chakra. These bugs will also feast on the chakra of the ninja the clan members fight, reducing their effectiveness. Tayuya's Doki also consume the chakra of their targets. Techniques have also been developed to suck out chakra, such as those used by Akadou Yoroi and Jiroubou. Akatsuki member Hoshigaki Kisame wields Samehada, a sword which also pulls out and consumes chakra.

Jinchuuriki Creation:

"Jinchuuriki" meaning the "power of human sacrifice", are those individuals possessing tailed demons within their bodies. The bijuu are creatures of great power and destruction, and all the ninja nations coveted that power and sought to make it their own as weapons. The hope of Jinchuuriki creation is for the human and the tailed beast to resonate together, thereby granting the human some measure of their immense power and chakra. Each beast appears to interact with their host in unique ways, and grant their host power in different amounts.

Orochimaru's Cursed Seals:

As a form of control, the Sound ninja Orochimaru will place cursed seals on those he wishes to grant more power. The chance of surviving the placing of the cursed seal is one in ten. Once placed the seal will grant the wearer the ability to access their real power. By releasing chakra, the seal becomes active and begins to forcibly pull out more chakra. When the wearer releases the cursed seal to activate the extra chakra, they will lose all their free will permanently over time, transforming the user into Orochimaru's slave.

Hidden Waterfall Hero Water:

This special water from Hidden Waterfall allows a ninja to have a ten-fold increase in chakra for a short period of time. By drinking drops of the water, the ninja of the village could increase their fighting ability to compensate for their villages lack of a strong Kage leader. Unfortunately in exchange for the power, the water also eats away at your life.

Hidden Snow Chakra Control Device:

Hidden Snow developed devices to let them increase and regulate the usage of chakra. This device can suck out the chakra of a captured enemy combatant, eliminating their ability to use jutsu. Elite Snow ninja and Snow leader Dotou also wore armor which enhanced their normal chakra reserves.

Hidden Star Village Meteor:

Approximately 200 years ago, the chakra enhancing meteor struck the Bear Country. Meditating around a meteor grants the ninja a special purple chakra. This chakra is reportedly the users own chakra which has been pulled out through training with the meteor. This chakra will first take the form of feathers which extend from the back of the ninja. These "feathers" resemble that of a peacock. The feathers in turn can be shaped and moved to the ninja's will based upon their seal usage. Because the chakra proves hazardous to the health, few ninja have mastered these techniques, and those that do soon die. The training itself has gone through periods where it was practiced and then forbidden. With the stars eventual destruction, the training and usage of the technique will probably cease.

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And now the Elements...

Katon,
or Fire Element, takes the form of fire and flame attacks. These can be
fire balls or extended flame throwing. Fire is typically a specialised
offensive element.


Fuuton,
or Wind Element, takes the form of wind based attacks. These can be
huge gusts or sustained wind storms. Wind is typically a specialised
offensive element, good for close to mid-range attacks.


Raiton,
or Lightning Element takes the form of electrical and lightning based
attacks. When used in conjunction with metal based weapons, the power
becomes amplified. Lightning is good for middle to long-range attacks.


Doton,
or Earth Element, takes the form of earth and mud based attacks. These
can be walls made from mud or the ninja maneuvering himself below
ground to attack his opponent from below. Earth can change the hardness
composition of objects, making something hard as steel or soft as clay.


Suiton,
or Water Element, takes the form of water based attacks. These can be
walls of water used as shields or water formed into large striking
jets. In this regard, Water is very diverse when it comes to shape
modification.


Mokuton,
or Wood Element, takes the form of wood attacks and defenses. The usage
of this elemental style is a hidden technique unique to Shodai Hokage
and others who possess his same exact genes. Mokuton is formed through
the simultaneous usage of Water and Earth styles.


Hyouton,
or Ice Element, takes the form of Ice attacks and defenses. The usage
of this elemental style has been seen by Haku and ninja from Hidden
Snow, however the manga has stated this ability was unique to Haku's
bloodline. Hyouton is formed through the simultaneous usage of Water
and Wind styles.


Youton,
or Lava Element, takes the form of Lava attacks and defenses. The usage
of this elemental style has been seen by the Yonbi Jinchuuriki Roushi,
who was said to have developed this style by himself. Youton is formed
through the simultaneous usage of Earth and Fire styles.


Shouton,
or Crystal Element, takes the form of Crystal attacks and defenses. The
usage of this elemental style has been seen by Guren. It is currently
unknown which styles are combined to create Shouton.

Katon - Fire

Fuuton - Wind

Raiton - Lightning

Doton - Earth

Suiton - Water

Other Elements

Mokuton - Wood

Hyouton - Ice

Youton - Lava

Shouton - Crystal

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And their advantages...
Fire defeats Wind
Wind Defeats Lightning
Lightning Defeats Earth
Earth Defeats Water
Water Defeats Fire

In battle here is the outcome of a clash of elements...
Example:
C Rank Fire VS C Rank Water = Fire Wins
D Rank Fire VS C Rank Water = Tie

Here is a better example...
Let's say Tatsu blasts an A rank bolt of lightning at his opponent. Then his opponent creates an A rank shield of Earth. Then that shield will be penetrated by the lightning and still hit the opponent.

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