Prana

## Cosmic Energy

### Other

*Divine Energy (神聖な力 Shinseinaryoku), Qi (チー Chi), Tao (タオ), Chakra (チャクラ, Chakura), Mana (マナ)*

## Capabilities

### User(s)

* Sorcerers
* Abstracts

### Type

Energy

**Prāṇa** (प्राण, prāṇa; the Sanskrit word for breath, "life force", or "vital principle"), also known as **Cosmic Energy**, refers to the animating principle of the universe that permeates all things. Integrated into the most basic aspects of the universe, prāṇa is an omnipresent force that can roughly be thought of as the "flow of the universe" or essence behind the natural world that keeps the universe balanced and ordered as the essential energy of action and existence. it is the greater whole from which all the individual elements of the universe derive, thus it is considered to have ineffable qualities that prevent it from being defined or expressed in words. It is energy of supreme consciousness and Intelligence and vital source that animates all forms of life and maintains the balance of the universe. The term "Supreme Ultimate"  connotes the Absolute, the ultimate reality in the universe. In philosophy, it is the immaterial, efficient, formal and final cause of all that exists. It is the pervasive, infinite, eternal truth, consciousness and bliss which does not change, yet is the cause of all changes as the creative principle which lies realized in the whole world and refers to the single binding unity behind diversity in all that exists - the supreme, final, and fundamental power in all reality.

## Description

**Cosmic Energy** (Uchūryoku, 宇宙力) is essential for the most basic techniques. Through various methods, the most common of which is hand seals, cosmic energy can be controlled and manipulated to create an effect that would not be possible otherwise, such as walking on water, distorting space, or manipulating time. Cosmic Energy is ordinarily not visible to the unaided eye unless it is highly concentrated or manifested in large amounts. This is rarely seen due to the restrictions of seven specific energy centers called chakras, which limit the amount of cosmic energy an individual can release at a single given time in order to prevent bodily harm. It is the intangible law of life and existence that imbues every living thing and is constantly at play; It is the energy that puts the planets in orbit, the energy by which the atoms convert into molecules, and molecules into materials as the power in the universe that creates, preserves and changes. It is the basic element of life and consciousness, thus everywhere – in the sky, between stars, and in space; connecting everything together in a web of energy and consciousness.

Ever since being gifted upon the world by the gods, prāṇa has become a form of life energy that all individuals produce to some degree; Those who run out of prāṇa will die. Energy can be lost when the user sustains injuries. The greater the injury, the greater loss of energy. Produced and manipulated by organs such as the heart, the energy circulates throughout the body in a network called the "Prāṇa network", which is similar to the cardiovascular system. Groups such as sorcerers have learned to generate more prāṇa and release it outside their bodies through pressure points called nadi in order to use innate techniques. Cosmic Energy can be used for many different techniques. Because there are physical limits to the strength of the body itself, it is necessary to increase one's energy to overcome this barrier and become stronger. When sorcerers gather prāṇa, they are able to gain enhanced strength, speed, endurance, and can increase the power of their attacks to inflict greater damage to opponents. Normally, the more the energy is increased, the harder it is to control, so energy control is also important. Kotoa uses an analogy to describe cosmic energy to Theós. Describing it as a lake and asking how much he can scoop out with just his hands. Meaning that no matter how much cosmic energy one may have, you can only bring out a fraction of it with just your fist.

Positive emotions such as happiness and perseverance are the foundation of cosmic energy. The ability to use cosmic energy is born from the desire to want something and if you ask hard enough, the universe will inevitably answer. These emotions exist to some degree within most humans and as a result, the vast majority of human beings possess cosmic energy. If this amount is higher than a certain degree, it grants the person the ability to see abstracts. These individuals are known as sorcerers and they are very rare among the human race.

Prāṇa is created when two more primal energies, known collectively as one's "**stamina**" (スタミナ, sutamina), are moulded together. **Physical energy** (物理エネルギー, Butsuri enerugī) is collected from each of the body's cells and can be increased through training, stimulants, and exercise. **Spiritual Energy** (スピリチュアルなエネルギー, Supirichuaruna enerugī is derived from the mind's consciousness and can be increased through studying, meditation, and experience. This energy may be received by consciously limiting the level of negativity in one’s life — eliminating egoistic self-talks, releases all restrictions of the mind, body and spirit, while a disrupted energy flow can adversely affect physical health and mental well-being. By clearing energetic blocks, cosmic energy can flow properly through all the channels of the body. Cosmic Energy includes three main parts; **Genki** (元気 lit. "Vigor") refers to physical strength and good health similar to physical energy. **Yūki** (勇気 lit. "Courage") is literally the emotion of courage and the energy rush that comes from that - It is the will to keep going. **Shōki** (正気 lit. "Right-mindedness") refers to the state of mind. It connotes concepts such as intent and mindset which have a drastic effect on cosmic energy output.

At any given time, a sorcerer will have a "maximum" amount of cosmic energy that they can form and use before it runs out and they need to rest to replenish it. With practice this maximum can be increased, but to a certain extent as they are limited to the quantity and strength of cosmic energy that their genetics grants them. For instance, a sorcerer that has average cosmic energy reserves could endure no amount of training that could grant him the same amount of cosmic energy as Kotoamatsukami Omikami.

## Cosmic Energy Detection

**Cosmic Energy Perception** (宇宙力感知 Uchūryoku Kanchi) refers to the ability of humans with above-average levels of cosmic energy to sense, and especially see, abstracts and jutsu. The minimum requirement for a human to be considered a sorcerer is the ability to see abstracts. In extreme cases, humans will gain the ability to see abstracts when their life is in danger. The strength of a sorcerer or abstract is generally assessed by their levels of cosmic energy. Strong cosmic can result in physical pressure that instills fear into those who sense it as a method of intimidation, generate powerful gusts of wind, shaking the ground (even the planet) or even destroying it. The same concept can be applied to a battle where reading an opponent's cosmic energy is an effective way to predict their movements. Each person's energy is different and as such gives off a unique cosmic energy signature. Energy signatures are passed genetically, allowing a person's clan to be identified by their cosmic energy. One's energy signature can be altered by absorbing DNA from multiple people, absorption of another being's soul, or mixing various energy signatures together to become a whole new one. When a person dies, their energy signature disappears. Prediction based on cosmic energy can backfire when faced with a fighter in cases where their physical prowess outclasses their cosmic energy. Physically fast and strong fighters with low cosmic energy are often unpredictable to enemy sorcerers, as they hold remotely no presence that can be detected. A user with enough energy control eventually learns how to sense it, being able to sense the location, amount and type, the stronger and closer the enemy, the more powerful the sensation. One can recognize the pattern of their friends and acquaintances after some time, being able to sense their presence and their physical and mental state from relatively great distances. With enough training the user can also hide their energy so others cannot sense it, this is called **suppression** (抑制 Yokusei). Sorcerers can also notice small, vague differences in cosmic energy in addition to its overall amount. Observing how cosmic energy fluctuates as someone fights is an effective way of judging someone's overall cosmic energy and their control over it. Using techniques leaves **Residuals** ( 残差 Zan-sa) of cosmic energy behind. Residuals leave spectral footprints that can be used to track the user. Someone can even be identified by the residuals from their jutsu. Sorcerers are trained to leave behind no residuals and hide their presence from their foe, but many abstracts are able to hide their presence the same way a wizard does.

## Cosmic Energy Manipulation

Because prāṇa takes time and a great deal of training to gradually build up, the key to its use is not actually having large amounts of prāṇa but instead being able to sufficiently control and conserve it. This is called **Cosmic Energy Manipulation** (ユニバーサルエネルギー コントロロール Yunibāsaruenerugī Kontorōru) - the ability to control the flow of one's cosmic energy and channel it to carry out certain functions - is the foundation of jutsu and the first step towards becoming a competent sorcerer. There is a world of difference between being able to sense jutsu and being able to use it. Control over cosmic energy requires innate skill and vigorous training. Proper control over one's emotions is key to channeling cosmic energy and every sorcerer is trained to do so. This makes it so sorcerers don't waste their power supply even while they're overcome with emotion. In order to have good energy control, a sorcerer should only mould as much energy as they need to perform a given ability. If they mould more energy than is needed, the excess energy is wasted and they will tire out faster from its loss. If they don't mould enough cosmic energy, a technique will not be performed effectively, if at all, likely creating problems in a combat situation. Because cosmic energy consists in part of spiritual energy, the user is more easily able to mould the correct amount of chakra by remaining calm and focused. This results in sorcerers leaking much less cosmic energy than the average mortal. There are other differences in how sorcerers and non-sorcerers use cosmic energy due to their profession, but the real reason lies in how it flows. While cosmic energy leaks outward from non-sorcerers, it flows heavily within sorcerers which keeps it contained. Hand seals are often used to manipulate cosmic energy more easily, allowing sorcerers to execute their techniques faster and more effectively, but tactics like enchantments, dances, and even rituals are all ways to perform and increase the output of a technique.

Cosmic Energy can also be used for general performance enhancement. By moulding the chakra into key points of the body, usually the hands or feet, it will greatly augment their physical prowess. Certain sorcerers are able to rely on this skill to gain a speed boost, acquire a sixth sense, and even perform superhuman strikes. As shown in the story, it is shown that moulding one's cosmic energy can also improve mental prowess, able to process information more efficiently. Cosmic energy can be compared to electricity: it's volatile in nature and difficult to use in its rawest form. While raw cosmic energy can be used for its blunt force, it's best used by sorcerers to power their techniques in the same way electricity is best used to fuel electronics.

### Applying Cosmic Energy

Applying cosmic energy to physical attacks can be as effective as a technique when it comes to gifted combatants who specialize in hand-to-hand combat. Those who gather cosmic energy gain enhanced, strength, speed, and instinct. Sorcerers adept in using cosmic energy can emit plasma from their bodies in the form of beams, blades, discs, rings, spheres, or explosions. The amount of cosmic energy released by an individual is referred to as their potential **Cosmic Energy Output** (ユニバーサルエネルギー出力 Yunibāsaruenerugī Shutsuryoku). This applies to both how it's used offensively and defensively. While this is not generally how cosmic energy is used, as previously stated individuals can utilize raw cosmic energy as explosive energy beams and projectiles to attack. Defensively, users can coat their skin in cosmic energy to harden their body and increase their ability to block incoming attacks. The same application can be used offensively, imbuing physical attacks with cosmic energy to increase their destructive power to superhuman levels. Conventional weapons can also be infused with cosmic energy to increase their strength. Imbuing too much cosmic energy at one time to a normal weapon can compromise its integrity and destroy it, so a sorcerer must only infuse small amounts of energy at a time.

1. ↑ "Supreme Ultimate" is the philosophical term for Cosmic Energy.
2. ↑ Residuals can appear as just about anything, including but not limited to; fingerprints, clouds of gas, silhouettes, tracks, et cetera