Introduction: the Nature of Chakra.

According to reference materials found in the Elemental Nations, Chakra is composed of spiritual energies (hereby referred to as SE for convince) and physical energies (hereby referred to as PE). This compound energy is stored in the Chakra Coils (hereby referred to as Coils unless otherwise noted) and released through points placed (on average) in 320 strategic locations throughout the body with variations depending on diet, training, and physical development.

Chakra is also referenced in Hindu lore as an energy that governs the body and flows from seven to eight points placed along the Spinal Cord. The two energies seem to hold a connection demonstrated by the usage of the Jyuuken Trigram Attacks and the effects of Destruction Bugs on the Human body. When the Coils come under the effect of these forces it results in lowered mobility and potential death. This can be explained by one of two explanations.

Chakra used by Shinobi is an enhanced version of the Chakra found in Hindu lore and is critical to the survival of humans

All who have been trained in Chakra use have become over reliant on it to the point of having fatal repercussions if there is insufficient access to Chakra.

Both theories imply that usage Chakra is deadly to any individual using it without proper training and guidance. Unless that individual is uses it in support role to another energy source in the case of the second explanation.

The full nature of the Chakra Variant used by Elemental Nation-type ninja (hereby referred to as Shinobi or Ninja unless otherwise noted) will be discussed in this report.