Naruto x Sasuke : Bonds
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Status: 16 July 2010 - 10 November 2014.
Naruto © Masashi Kishimoto.
Manga Publishers: Shueisha Inc. & Viz Media, LLC . Anime Producers: Studio Pierrot & TV Tokyo.
All images are properties of their respective owners and are used herein strictly for illustration purposes only.
No part of this theory may be posted elsewhere without permission. The author reserves the right to modify accordingly, depending on recent events of the manga and/or for purely theoretical development. Please be guided that this is only a theory that aims to explore possibilities and do not seek to prove/disprove anything.
Status: 16 July 2010 - 10 November 2014.
The Five Elements
The Five Elements based on Chinese philosophy
... > Metal > Wood > Earth > Water > Fire > ... (cycle)
An example of this cycle, with the exception of Fire > Metal, has been shown in the battle of Hiruzen Sarutobi against Hashirama and Tobirama Senju, the latter two revived by Orochimaru's Edo Tensei.
... > Metal > Wood > Earth > Water > Fire > ... (cycle)
An example of this cycle, with the exception of Fire > Metal, has been shown in the battle of Hiruzen Sarutobi against Hashirama and Tobirama Senju, the latter two revived by Orochimaru's Edo Tensei.
The Five Elements based on Japanese philosophy:
... > Wind > Heaven > Earth > Water > Fire > ... (cycle)
*Heaven is replaced by Lightning in Naruto
Metal = Wind
Where Metal > Wood , similarly, Wind > Wood.
As Asuma Sarutobi puts it, to activate the Wind type of chakra, a user has to imagine splitting his chakra into two and grinding them unto each other as if sharpening a blade in between.
A precise example of how Wind can cleanly slice Wooden trunks has been demonstrated by Temari's Kamaitachi no Jutsu.
Asuma's chakra blades reacts to his Wind-type chakra and was shown to cleanly cut through Wood. If strong enough, it can even penetrate the boulder (assumption, Earth) behind the Tree.
Naruto's initial Wind-type chakra training used Tree leaves to cut. After which he trained against Water and was able to successfully cut the flow.
Wind seemingly able to cut Earth and Water does not necessarily mean it is superior to the said elements. It may be able to cut them, however, since Wood (based on its concept as kekkei genkai) is said to have been made from combining Earth and Water.
Wood = Heaven / Lightning
Where Wood > Earth, similarly, Lightning > Earth.
Where Wood > Earth, similarly, Lightning > Earth.
Sasuke's initial training with Kakashi involved thrusting Chidori onto Earth.
Chidori is a Lightning-based technique specially used for assassination.
It is known for its speed of stab and huge amount of chakra in one hand.
In the Hidan and Kakuzu arc, Kakuzu's Earth-element mask proved weak against Kakashi's Raikiri (below, left);
In the Itachi Pursuit arc, Deidara's Earth-based techniques, which were proven weak against Sasuke's Lightning-based derivatives (below, right).
In the Itachi Pursuit arc, Deidara's Earth-based techniques, which were proven weak against Sasuke's Lightning-based derivatives (below, right).
The Five Elements and Yin Yang
The polarity of each element (i.e. yin / yang) is determined by phase movement. They are given as -
Metal : Young Yin
Wood : Young Yang
Earth : Yin Yang
Water : Full Yin
Fire : Full Yang
The polarity of Metal is Yin. If Metal = Wind, then Wind follows as Yin.
The polarity of Wood is Yang. If Wood = Lightning, then Lightning follows as Yang.
Metal : Young Yin
Wood : Young Yang
Earth : Yin Yang
Water : Full Yin
Fire : Full Yang
The polarity of Metal is Yin. If Metal = Wind, then Wind follows as Yin.
The polarity of Wood is Yang. If Wood = Lightning, then Lightning follows as Yang.
• The Five Elements, Yin Yang and The Four Celestial Emblems •
Some similarities with other characters:
White Tiger of the West, Nagato
- Nagato, as Pain, was said to have resided in the tallest tower to the West of Amegakure
- Descendant of the Uzumaki Clan
- Primary Element: Wind
Blue Dragon of the East, Darui
Similarities with Sasuke
- Combining his Lightning and Water affinities, he would create the Storm element using the hand seal
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Similarities with Sasuke
- Primary Element: Lightning
Chapter 671 Cover
Theoretically,
The cover for Chapter 671 appears to be the opposite of this, with Naruto on the Yang side and Sasuke on the Yin side.
However, when asked to lift their dominant arms to receive powers from Hagoromo,
Naruto raised his right arm (Yin) and Sasuke raised his left arm (Yang).
* Right as Yin and Left as Yang is based on the following:
Hinata and the Byakugan
Yin - komainu, right hand
Yang - shishi, left hand JuuHo: Soushiken may possibly be inspired by komainu, a pair of lions believed to ward off evil. They are almost identical in appearance except the komainu (Yin counterpart, boxed) has it's mouth closed while the shishi (Yang counterpart) has its mouth open. They were identified separately during Heian period but eventually both became known as komainu.
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Sasuke and the Sharingan
Yin - even number, right eye
Yang - odd number, left eye |
At the outset, this may appear similar to:
However, Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki and the Rinnegan may be symbolized by
This may now be theoretically consistent, where, as previously stated:
The prominence of the Yang powers (Yang end of the staff) may mean stronger Life Force and better abilities for Naruto to contain and control the Tailed Beasts. He now, after all, has all the Tailed Beasts' chakra in him.
Naruto has been shown to revitalize Gai from the edge of death, |
The prominence of the Yin powers (Yin end of the staff) may mean stronger eye techniques for Sasuke.
Sasuke's left eye appeared as Rinnegan with the tomoe of the Sharingan. |
and restore Kakashi's left eye (Life Force has been implied to be associated to healing).
He has also been shown to have the ability to use a Tailed Beast's technique and combine it with his own.
It was further emphasized that Naruto has the ability to use Senjutsu. Whether this may (or may not) be associated to Life Force is unknown.
On the other hand, Hashirama Senju is someone who similarly has strong Life Force and the ability to use Senjutsu. Kabuto Yakushi brought the non-living to life and was able to control it with Sage Art: Inorganic Animation. |
His Susanoo technique has developed the ability to fly and now bore two swords.
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Naruto is Right as Sasuke is Left
That Naruto may be associated to Right as Sasuke may be associated to Left was made prominent when they each received powers from Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki, the Sage of Six Paths.
Similarly, whether Naruto and Sasuke are fighting each other or together against someone else, such emphasis has also been shown a number of times previously.
Similarly, whether Naruto and Sasuke are fighting each other or together against someone else, such emphasis has also been shown a number of times previously.
Sasuke performs Chidori with the left hand; aside from this, there has also been distinction of his left eye.
Naruto performs Rasengan with the right hand. It may be recalled that during its first stage, Naruto found it difficult to make the water balloon burst because he was visualizing the swirl of the water counter-clockwise (to the left).
Based on his hair pattern, however, Jiraiya concluded that Naruto is a clockwise rotation type. This implied that Naruto would have been unconsciously rotating his internal energies to the right - the correct direction in which he should also be visualizing the swirl of the water to be able to make a good rotation.
Naruto is Down as Sasuke is Up
Naruto and Sasuke have repeatedly been implied as equals. And yet at certain times, Naruto is depicted at the bottom and Sasuke at the top.
- Hospital Rooftop
- Valley of the End, Sasuke Retrieval Arc
- Orochimaru's Hideout
- Valley of the End, Fourth Shinobi War I
- Valley of the End, Fourth Shinobi War II
These positions may refer to yet another symbolism of of Yin and Yang:
Yin is Down (Naruto) while Yang is Up (Sasuke).
Naruto vs Sasuke: Yin vs Yang
Naruto as Yin and Sasuke as Yang may have been similarly depicted in their fight in Chapter 695.
Naruto initially used Tailed Beast Mode, based on Yin-Kurama (Yin), whom Naruto was able to sustain - together with a little chakra from the other Tailed Beasts - likely because of his strong Life Force (inner Yang).
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Sasuke used Fire and Lightning techniques (Yang), and then, dōjutsu-based Susanoo (inner Yin).
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Alternatively at this point, Naruto may be represented as:
When Naruto decided to take Sasuke seriously, however, the fight finally resorted to:
And yet, when they meet, they match tit for tat.
Yin-and-Yang versus Yin Yang
Naruto and Sasuke versus Obito Uchiha, Without Senjutsu
The Naruto-Sasuke team up in this stage appeared highly competent but fell short against Obito's jinchūriki form.
This may also be figuratively hinted at by the positions:
Naruto may appear to be fighting against the Sharingan-side of Obito;
Sasuke may appear to be fighting against the Rinnegan-side of Obito.
Whereas the reverse would have been more appropriate.
*Naruto in the Tailed Beast Mode obtains an appearance similar to the Sage of Six Paths.
Naruto may appear to be fighting against the Sharingan-side of Obito;
Sasuke may appear to be fighting against the Rinnegan-side of Obito.
Whereas the reverse would have been more appropriate.
*Naruto in the Tailed Beast Mode obtains an appearance similar to the Sage of Six Paths.
Naruto and Sasuke versus Obito Uchiha , With Senjutsu
Jūgo absorbs natural energy and, in combination with Susanoo, Sasuke attains Senjutsu-Susanoo.
Naruto absorbs natural energy and, in combination with the Tailed Beast Mode, he attains a Senjutsu-intensified version.
It has been shown that Senjutsu worked well against Obito's jinchūriki form.
Moreover, a shift of positions may be seen:
Sasuke may now appear to fight against the Sharingan-side of Obito;
Naruto may now appear to fight against the Rinnegan-side of Obito.
Clarifications
The above entry should not be confused with how Naruto is able to match up, in symbolism at least, against Obito's dōjutsu.
Naruto is expected to be all-encompassing.
He may be able to stand on his own but when also teamed up with Sasuke, they may create a balance like no other.
Naruto complements Sasuke as Sasuke complements Naruto.
He may be able to stand on his own but when also teamed up with Sasuke, they may create a balance like no other.
Naruto complements Sasuke as Sasuke complements Naruto.
4th Character Official Databook
online leak: first week of November 2014
The fourth installment of the Character Official Databook had indicated that Naruto and Sasuke now have the ability to perform all five elements (as well as Yin Style and Yang Style), respectively. This essentially means that Naruto and Sasuke may not only be complementary but also each other's equivalent.