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| Kanji | 灰の王の呪い | ||
| Rōmaji | Hainoōnonoroi | ||
| Literal English | Curse of the Ash King | ||
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| Appears in | Anime, Manga, Novel | ||
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| Classification |  Hiden, Space-Time Ninjutsu
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| Rank | • S-Rank | ||
| Class | Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary | ||
| Range | All ranges | ||
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Hainoōnonoroi (灰の王の呪い, Literally meaning: Curse of the Ash King) is a technique of sublime caliber, born from Enji’s unyielding desire to ascend to the pinnacle of power. This formidable jutsu, forged in the crucible of his ambition, stands as a testament to his divine prowess and relentless pursuit of supremacy. The ash cloud, with its capacity to inflict excruciating pain and seal the very essence of his foes, is a manifestation of his transcendent will. It is a power that not only reshapes the physical world but also leaves an indelible mark on the souls of those who dare to challenge the Heavenly King of the Divine Flame.
Overview[]
Enji, with his formidable might, conjures a vast, acrid tempest of volcanic ash, a crucible of life itself through the use of his Shōjingan. Within this immense cloud, laden with remnants of a bygone era, the very lives of those ensnared are at the mercy of the Heavenly King. Enji, within this ashen shroud, becomes a figure of sheer terror, an anomaly imbued with mysticism. The ash-laden cloud is not only suffused with his chakra but also with his life force and that of the planet itself. It is whispered that this technique is a modest gift in the eyes of his fell god.
Within the swirling embrace of the ash cloud, Enji wields a formidable power—one that not only inflicts harm upon a solitary target but sends ripples of anguish coursing through all who find themselves ensnared in the storm. Their senses, overwhelmed and stifled, become impotent, leaving them disoriented and unresponsive to the world around them. This experience transcends mere sensory deprivation; for the weaker among his foes, it strips them of perception itself, plunging them into a numbing silence where even the faintest hint of awareness is dulled or annihilated. As they languish within this suffocating veil, the only sensation they can grasp is the insidious heat of the encroaching ash, a reminder of their impending fate. Enji, with a mere flicker of thought, can strike from any direction, his presence felt yet unseen, rendering all countermeasures weak and impotent. The potency of their techniques fades to but a mere whisper, overshadowed by the overwhelming force of his will, leaving them defenseless against the tempest he commands.
The ash cloud, at Enji’s behest, can inflict crippling and excruciating pain upon those ensnared within its grasp. Enji describes this torment as akin to being burned alive, a sensation that ravages not only the physical vessel but the very spirit as well. Targets writhe in agony, their screams swallowed by the oppressive ash, while simultaneously being sealed by the divine ash of his fell god. Enji wields this power with absolute control, able to modulate the intensity of the pain at his whim. He can amplify the suffering to unbearable levels or nullify it entirely with but a thought. This ability to manipulate the agony of his foes adds a layer of psychological torment, as they are left at the mercy of his capricious will, never knowing when the pain might cease or intensify. Another phenomenon unfolds with the inhalation of this sacred ash, a process that transcends mere transformation. In its wake, all forms are condemned to become ash, a fate as unforgiving as it is inevitable. Thus, within the shrouded embrace of ash lies a poignant truth: whether organic or inorganic, all entities face the inexorable passage of time, which will inevitably reduce them to fine, dust-like remnants. It is a haunting reminder of the fragility of existence, where even the sturdiest of creations must succumb to the relentless cycle of decay.
In his younger years, during the tumultuous journey of his divine ascension to the status of the Divine King of the Heavenly Flame, Enji wielded his formidable technique with a ruthless hand. The landscape of his domain bears silent witness to his unrelenting power, as ashen statues of his victims stand scattered like grim sentinels. These statues, frozen in their final moments of agony, serve as a stark reminder of the merciless wrath that once flowed unchecked from the Heavenly King. Each statue tells a tale of Enji’s relentless pursuit of dominance, a testament to the fearsome might that forged his legend. The very air around them seems to hum with the residual energy of his divine flame, a haunting echo of the past. As the years passed and his power grew, Enji’s mastery over his abilities became more refined, yet the memory of those early days remains etched in the annals of history, a chilling reminder of the price of defiance. The ashen statues, relics of a bygone era, stand as both a warning and a tribute to the Heavenly King’s unparalleled strength.
Drawbacks[]
The immense chakra required to summon and maintain the volcanic ash tempest can leave Enji physically drained, necessitating significant recovery time. However, once created, it can be maintained for long periods as it is fueled by geothermal energy. It can be sealed with certain specialized techniques, though such methods are rare and require exceptional skill. However, it cannot be suppressed by other techniques easily, as their potency is invariably diminished to a tier below that of the ashen tempest. Thus, the tempest remains impervious to manipulation by lesser powers. This inherent resilience ensures that Enji’s ash cloud maintains its dominance on the battlefield.
Trivia[]
- Would-be Seekers of the Divine Flame that have met their fate during the perilous journey to the Mausoleum of the Divine Flame become ashen remnants akin to the effects of this technique.