Section 1

Section 1a: How Chakra is used for Jutsu

Chakra is most commonly seen being used for Jutsu, the means it achieves the effect is poorly understood though. Common knowledge states that though the use of hand-seals; Chakra is shaped and then projected out into the Jutsu. Each hand seal is named after an animal of the Chinese zodiac and has an effect on the shape of the Chakra as it is performed. This report is based on the following theory:

By using hand seals, one of the component energies of Charka is used to create a latticework for the other energy to be channeled through, which is done when the user calls out the name as a mental trigger to push out the second component energy.

This means that it is possible to remove hand-seals from the equation if one can project the lattice-work energy by willpower and focus. The path to do this though is very difficult; the only known Jutsu known to be reliably preformed in this manner is the Rasengan created by the Yondaime Hokage. This was designed from the onset to be a non-seal using Jutsu, but it can be considered the only reason it was able to reach this state without artificial aid; an instance of which was achieved by the Flying Thunder God Jutsu which used the Sealing arts to achieve its effect by creating the latticework and channeling the second energy by means of specially marked three-pronged kuni.

Also it means Chakra control is based on one's ability to shape the latticework and control the flow of the second energy.

It has also been suggested that the hand seals are meant to be a mental aid that as no effect on the Jutsu and are only standardized due to diplomatic agreements and for training reasons. This is disproven by the Uchiha Clan as will be discussed in detail in Section 3a.

Currently it is unknown which energy fills what role due to the fact that there is no method available to analyze the identity of the latticework energy. Some claim that PE is Ki energy and is used as the latticework with a form of magical energy (or mana) powering the Jutsu as the SE. Another theory is that the SE is a currently unnamed energy source that is intuitively used through hand-seals as the latticework while the PE is in reality Chi drawn from the aspect of the world most in tune with the Ninja, that is then used as the power-source.

A common mistake is thinking that the terms Ki and Chi are the same. Ki is internal energy from the user as stated in Japanese Lore. Chi is energy in the world around us and is drawn in for use as stated in Chinese lore. This misconception was caused during the colonial period because of a British Linguist's mistaken transliteration of the Chinese language caused Chi to be spelled as Qui. Another example is the transliteration this linguist made of Quijing, which we spell as Beijing today in the Roman alphabet. This was combined with corporate translators have a Kung-Fu fixation in translating the Manga/Anime Ranma 1/2

Uncontrolled Chakra Release occurs when one allows the lattice-work to be developed without any guidance from mental aid or hand-seals. The way Bijiu are connected to this is found in Section 5a of this report.

Section 1b: Elemental Charka Nature

Elemental Charka operates along similar lines to standard Charka but is more energy intensive. This is due to the fact that in order for the Elemental Jutsu to work then the Chakra's inherent nature must be converted in to the desired element. This is made more complex by the limitations to one of the five elements for most Shinobi. These elements are: Wind, Fire, Water, Earth, and Lightning. One interesting thing of note is that each element is strong against one but weak against another. In short: Water beats fire, fire beats wind, wind beats lightning, lightning beats earth, and earth beats water.

Affinity has been determined to be decided by one of the component energies. This though is depended on the true nature of SE and PE. If the first theory on the energies' identities proposed in Section 1a the SE is what determines affinity. If it is the other set then PE selects affinity because that is what part of the world around you are most in tune with

The wind and fire link however shows a strange twist, when a fire Jutsu and a wind Jutsu clash the faster moving one wins out and is enhanced by the other. This is caused by the elements relationship in nature. A simple camp fire can be turned into a forest fire if the wind is right, and Jutsu of these elements have similar reaction if circumstances permit.

Combined affinities will be discussed in Section 2b.

Section 1c: Theories on the Nature of the Chakra Coils

The Coils found in Shinobi are used to circulate chakra for unknown reasons though there has been a large amount of speculation. There are three primary theories available:

First: the Coils are simply a storage organ for Chakra and circulation is meant for maintaining the potency of the Chakra. This means that the Coils are simply a storage unit for the Ninja's Chakra and the release points are meant to provide access and emergency venting if there is too much Chakra.

Second: The Coils are in fact a solid manifestation of chakra and overuse of chakra results in the destruction which destroys the body's homeostasis. This means that the coils are made out of Chakra and when you use up the moving chakra it will start to lose structure as it is turned into useable Chakra.

Third: the Coils are bound to the soul and are actually the storage space for SE, not the Chakra itself. This means that there is no physical existence that holds chakra and also means that the Jyuuken can strike at the soul of the opponent. This is the least likely of the theories due to this final bit of information because the entire Jyuuken style would then be centered on destroying the soul of the enemy, likely resulting in the Hyguua Clan's destruction at the hand of all other Ninja Clans of the Elemental Nations due to their be universally feared for those attacks.