Magatama

Magatama (曲玉, "Curved Ball" VIZ; "Brilliant Jewel") is a kekkei genkai which gives its wielder the ability to manipulate ones own nervous system (their central and peripheral). Through infusing their nervous tissue with chakra, users control the growth and properties of their nerves in whatever degree they please. This unprecedented skill creates in those who possess the bloodline a cognitive capacity that far outperforms those of the same species.
It was exclusively and notoriously seen in those of the now supposedly extinct Kuwabara Clan.
==Overview==
As the source of much of their power, Magatama is a focal point in the Kuwabara clan's bloodline limit techniques. One of the main capabilities of Magatama is allowing the user to control the speed of their neuron's growth as well as the projection of fully functioning nerves or nervous tissue outside of the body. This includes the destruction of neurons. It allows them to create weapons or perception devices to be used offensively or supplementary. The increase of nerve cells can be for the purpose of faster reaction time, acceleration, mental computation or sensory techniques. All cells removed from the body instantly regenerates. Although the Kuwabara are known for their stamina and chakra, the kekkei genkai requires a lot of it, even for them. More advanced users can increase or improve the efficiency of their nervous tissue or even create "custom" cells for their own use. Some of these are photovoltaic cells which convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Because one's nerve cells control the body's acknowledgement of pain, using Magatama those of the Kuwabara can nullify their body's reception of pain sensors for a limited period of time, allowing them to follow through with battle despite intense injury. This is, however, dangerous, seeing as the notification of pain and serious injury is a defense mechanism of the body in order to keep people alive.
==Trivia==
* The symbol for the kekkei genkai is a play on the first kanji (曲) the name consists of; it is not a magatama or a tomoe.
* Those of the Kuwabara use the magatama as their clan symbol, signifying the significance the kekkei genkai had on the clan's identity.
Category:Kekkei Genkai