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Shōjingan | |||
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| Kanji | 焼尽眼 | ||
| Rōmaji | Shōjingan | ||
| Literal English | Immolation Eye | ||
| Alternative names | Eien no Honō no Me (永遠の炎の眼, Literally meaning: The Eye of Eternal Conflagration) | ||
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| Appears in | Anime, Manga, Novel | ||
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| Clan |  Homusubi Clan
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| Classification | Kekkei Mōra, Dōjutsu | ||
| Class | Offensive, Defensive, Supplementary | ||
| Range | All ranges | ||
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Shōjingan (焼尽眼, Literally meaning: Immolation Eye) is the mythical dojutsu of the Homusubi clan is a blazing testament to their fervent spirit, akin to the ardor of the first flame that ignited the cosmos. It embodies the very essence of passion, a fervor that burns with the intensity of a thousand suns. It wields an ominous and grandiloquent power, a force that seems to straddle the line between the celestial and infernal. It is a power that commands attention, like the thunderous roar of a tempest or the silent, inexorable pull of the abyss. This power is as much a curse as it is a blessing, a double-edged sword that can bring about both salvation and destruction.
Overview[]
The Shōjingan, or Immolation Eye, is a sight to behold, a churning furnace of fiery, swirling energy. It resembles a crucible, where the raw power of the first flame is forged and tempered. It is as if the very essence of a star has been captured and set ablaze within the confines of a circular frame. The eye itself is adorned with several black vortices strewn about the pupil like sunspots on a far smaller scale. These vortices are in constant motion, much like the restless magma that churns within the heart of the planet. They dance and swirl around the pupil, creating an ever-shifting pattern that mesmerizes and intimidates in equal measure. The eye's center is a black hole, an abyss that seems to pull everything into its dark embrace, surrounded by tendrils of blackened flames that dance and twist like serpents in a frenzied ballet. The colors are a symphony of reds, oranges, and yellows, blending and clashing in a tumultuous display of raw energy and power. It is a power bestowed upon the Homusubi clan in a bygone era by entities known only as the 'Old Gods (古神, Kojin), who existed in an era long before the arrival of the divine tree and is a gift shrouded in both reverence and trepidation. While it is undeniably a symbol of immense power and divine heritage, not all members of the clan view it as a blessing. To some, the Shōjingan is seen as a curse, a burden that weighs heavily upon its bearer.
Abilities[]
Throughout the chronicles of the shinobi world, the clandestine dōjutsu of the Homusubi clan has been a rare and elusive phenomenon, with only a handful of members ever awakening its formidable power. Like whispers carried on the wind, reports of its manifestation are scarce and shrouded in mystery even to the Homusubi clan. The most recent awakening has been through Enji, the Heavenly Lord of the Divine Flame, a being whose very presence is said to echo the divine essence of Kagutsuchi. According to the ancient lore of the Homusubi clan, the Shōjingan was said to be a divine gift bestowed upon them by the Old Gods. This formidable power allows its wielder to visualize chakra, body heat, and various other spectrums of heat and temperature at will. Enji, the Heavenly Lord of the Divine Flame, possesses greater mastery over this prodigious power. He can perceive the immaterial, unveiling the hidden truths of the world before him. The Shōjingan possesses the extraordinary ability to perceive the intricate web of connectedness, the faint tethers of chakra that bind all things together. These ethereal threads, invisible to the ordinary eye, are laid bare before the Shōjingan's ambrosial gaze. Enji can see the delicate lattice of energy that interweaves the fabric of existence, understanding the consummate interconnectedness of all things.
With this profound insight, Enji can wield his allegorical flames to sever these bonds, erasing the connections that sustain and empower his targets. This power allows Enji to disrupt the flow of energy, reducing even the most formidable entities to their most fundamental components. The ability to perceive and erase these bonds adds another layer to the Shōjingan's formidable might, symbolizing both reverence and dread. Enji, as the bearer of this eye, stands as a beacon of both creation and destruction, his gaze capable of shaping the world with the flicker of a single flame.
His gaze, imbued with the sacred essence of the Old Gods, acts like a lens that strips away the layers of complexity, revealing the Achilles’ heel of any technique or object. It is as if the very essence of the ability is unraveled, exposing its most vulnerable points. Whether it is a fortress's structural integrity or a complex jutsu's intricate mechanics, nothing can escape the piercing scrutiny of the Shōjingan. This power is akin to a blacksmith’s keen eye, able to detect the slightest flaw in a blade, or a master strategist’s insight, discerning the pivotal point in a battle. Enji’s vision transcends the physical realm, allowing him to see the underlying weaknesses that others cannot. Enji’s mastery of the Shōjingan extends beyond merely perceiving the weaknesses in structures and techniques. He can also comprehend the intricate fabrication of all things. This enlightened understanding allows him to see the threads that weave reality's fabric, discerning the underlying principles that govern their existence. Thus, Enji possesses the extraordinary ability to instantly forge an armament of his desire, tailored to exploit or even create a weakness in any target, should such a vulnerability not already exist. This power is akin to that of a celestial blacksmith, crafting weapons of unparalleled precision and potency with a mere thought.
The Shōjingan can also summon an inexplicable and mystifying flame, a conflagration that embodies the ruin of all things―Enji's kindle. This flame is not merely a meager manifestation of heat and light but a force of pure dissolution, capable of reducing anything it touches to ashes. It is as if the very definition of entropy has been captured within this flame, a power that defies comprehension and transcends the natural order. The flame conjured by the Shōjingan is of an ethereal nature, a spectral fire that transcends the physical realm. It is capable of consuming all things, reducing them to their most fundamental essence. This flame of ruin is destined to unify all into one, a force of ultimate entropy that brings about the end of all distinctions. The flames conjured by the Shōjingan are known as ruinous flames (災いの炎, Wazawai no Honō) a transcendent force that affects all states of existence. These ethereal flames possess the power to reduce the three realms into mere ash, embodying the ultimate force of annihilation. They are not bound by the physical, spiritual, or mental planes; instead, they transcend all boundaries, consuming everything in their path.
Speculations[]
The black vortices within the Shōjingan are indeed a source of much speculation and mystery. These swirling patterns, reminiscent of sunspots, are said to house a truly ominous power, one that is both awe-inspiring and fearsome. However, the true nature of this power remains uncertain, shrouded in the enigmatic legacy of the Homusubi clan. Some believe these vortices manifest the eye’s connection to the Old Gods, a reservoir of untapped potential that could be unleashed in times of great need. Others view them as a symbol of the eye’s dual nature, a reminder of the delicate balance between creation and destruction that the Shōjingan embodies.