Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns is Koshaku Kyuuketsuki's technique. A reddish-black "nail" of chakra appears in Koshaku's hand, which he then proceeds to "drive through his heart." This does not actually go through his heart or injure him in anyway. Numerous reddish-black "vines" of chakra then erupt from his coat, appearing to grow off its surface. They can then be manipulated mentally by Koshaku. The vines can form a defensive wall or grab a weapon, even a strike at close range; they can also slash at an opponent with thorns. Finally, if someone "good" and "righteous" should be caught in their grasp, whichever part of their body that was touched will erupt in flames.