True Perception Techinque

The is an advanced  utilized by members of the Ashiya clan. While this technique is not one of the clan's, nor was it even developed by them, its usage has become associated with the Ashiya over the course of generations.

Despite the fact that this technique shares many similarities with traditional chakra sensory, especially in terms of practical application, the mechanics and manifestation of its effects can differ greatly. Compared to common sensing skills, the True Perception Technique does not detect chakra directly. Instead, this technique allows for the perception of Spiritual and Physical energy, along with any composite forms it may take. Described as simply a higher degree of scrutiny of the surrounding world by Tōshi Ashiya, this technique's level of insight can be used to achieve many things beyond the common sensor's grasp.

For example, by analyzing the target's vitality directly it becomes possible to ascertain their overall health and particular areas of concern, such as wounds or diseases, without the need of a physical examination. Conversely, by surveying a target's spiritual energy it becomes possible to detect one's mood, temperament, and whether or not they are being manipulated via or   mind control techniques. Furthermore, the perception of spiritual energy in this ashion allows members of the Ashiya clan to perceive the presence of disembodied souls, or the use of that behave similarly. When in the composite known as chakra, this technique can permit a skilled user to readily determine an individual's, some , or whether or not they are possessed or a. This level of comprehension also applies to techniques that can be observed as well, allowing certain practitioners to potentially comprehend the intricacies of skills they witness. The use of the skill in this manner is also the basis for the Eyes of the Record Keeper, a technique that archives the nearly immeasurable details of such levels of perception into an encoded written form.

Additionally, it is also possible for users of this skill to perceive the in the same vicinity as well. While normally this would necessitate becoming "one with nature" by remaining perfectly still in a physical sense, users of this technique can alternatively achieve the same feat by bringing a meditative serenity to to their own soul. In addition to being able to perceive the range and potential of users with much greater efficiency, the perception of natural energy also allows wielders of this skill to detect abnormalities in nature before they demonstrate a distinct physical manifestation. This insight alone has benefited members of the Ashiya countless times on its own while performing tasks such as water purification for villages or warding off plagues.