In the world of Naruto, ocular powers, known as Dojutsu, form the cornerstone of many characters’ abilities, often bestowing significant strength to their users. This lineage of ocular jutsu can be traced back to the Otsutsuki clan, who introduced these remarkable skills upon their arrival on Earth.
The first humans to harness the power of ocular jutsu were Kaguya’s sons, Hagoromo and Hamura. Hagoromo, revered as the Sage of Six Paths, eventually passed down his ocular prowess to future generations. These descendants would come to utilize various Dojutsu, most notably the Byakugan, Sharingan, Rinnegan, and in select cases, the Rinne Sharingan.
For many fans, the concept of the Rinne Sharingan can be particularly intriguing. Queries often arise regarding the distinction between the Rinnegan and the Rinne Sharingan. Although both are Dojutsu with striking similarities, a crucial difference lies in their capabilities: particularly in the realm of Genjutsu, which the Rinnegan does not possess.
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Understanding the Differences Between Rinnegan and Rinne Sharingan
Both the Rinnegan and Rinne Sharingan originate from the Otsutsuki lineage, with their powers being introduced to the human realm through Kaguya and her interactions with Earth. The Rinne Sharingan predates the Rinnegan and Sharingan, first making its appearance in Naruto Shippuden when Kaguya unlocked it after consuming the fruit of the God Tree. Meanwhile, Rinnegan is a prominent feature of the Otsutsuki clan.
While they share many abilities, there are notable differences that set them apart. For instance, Sasuke has effectively employed the Universal Pull ability with his Rinne Sharingan, reminiscent of Pain’s usage with his Rinnegan. However, Rinnegan users lack the ability to execute the Infinite Tsukuyomi or navigate through dimensions on their own.
Similarities Between Rinnegan and Rinne Sharingan
The most significant similarity between these two ocular jutsu is their shared Otsutsuki heritage. Both techniques became accessible to humans following the Otsutsuki’s involvement with them. For example, the transformation into Rinnegan occurs when a user combines chakra from Indra and Asura.
Madara Uchiha was the first to unlock the Rinnegan by transplanting Hashirama’s cells into himself, acquiring the capability to absorb jutsu. Similarly, Pain utilized this power to repel techniques. Upon awakening the Rinne Sharingan, Sasuke gained mastery over all Nature Transformations, a skill also exhibited by Pain with his Rinnegan.
Notably, characters like Hagoromo, Sasuke, and Pain could effectively employ the Chibaku Tensei technique, also known as Six Paths: Planetary Devastation. Hagoromo used the Rinne Sharingan to seal the Ten-Tails’ vessel and create the moon, while Pain employed his Rinnegan in battles against Naruto.
Conclusion
In summary, both the Rinne Sharingan and Rinnegan descend from the Otsutsuki lineage. Kaguya’s consumption of the God Tree fruit unlocked her Rinne Sharingan, which she subsequently passed on to her son, Hagoromo. Eventually, Hagoromo would share his Chakra with Sasuke, leading to the Uchiha’s discovery of the Rinne Sharingan.
As the Boruto storyline progresses, we see varied applications of the Rinnegan in comparison to its depiction in Naruto. This variation primarily occurs because the majority of Rinnegan users in Boruto are Otsutsuki. For instance, Momoshiki can absorb and redirect Ninjutsu, while Jura from Two Blue Vortex can utilize Rinnegan to shoot Bijuu Bombs.