Kekkei Tōta

Kekkei tōta (血継淘汰, literally meaning: Bloodline Selection) is an advanced branch of jutsu that is more advanced than the jutsu class of kekkei genkai.

## Advanced Nature transformation

### Yin/Yang

#### Dark Release

A combination of Fire, Yin and Lightning release. This esoteric chakra amalgamation possesses the ability to absorb light and manipulate dark matter. Users of Dark Release can create voids, sucking up light from their surroundings, rendering areas pitch-black. This control over darkness extends beyond mere visual obscurity, as the absorbed light transforms into dark matter that can be wielded for offensive and defensive purposes.

Dark matter, when shaped by the adept hands of a Dark Release user, becomes a potent tool for attacks, capable of disrupting chakra flow and disintegrating matter on a molecular level. This makes Dark Release particularly effective against jutsu reliant on chakra manipulation, as well as physical entities unfortunate enough to come into contact with the dark matter.

Beyond its destructive potential, Dark Release offers its users an unparalleled advantage in stealth and evasion. The ability to manipulate darkness enables them to move unseen through shadows, making them elusive adversaries on the battlefield. The void created by Dark Release can also serve as a defensive shield, absorbing and nullifying incoming attacks.

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#### Erase Release

A combination of Water, Wind, and Yin Release. Erase Release embodies the essence of removal and elimination. The very nature of this release revolves around the act of erasure, allowing wielders to delete not only physical objects but even the existence of individuals. Wind and water, associated with sweeping and washing away, seamlessly blend with Yin, the spiritual and formless aspect, creating a potent force for eradication.

Ninjas proficient in Erase Release possess the ability to delete objects, memories, and even the presence of living beings, making them a formidable and enigmatic force on the battlefield. However, the danger inherent in this release discourages its casual use, as poorly executed techniques could pose life-threatening risks to both the user and the intended target. Due to its perilous nature, practitioners of Erase Release are exceptionally rare, and the application of these techniques is approached with utmost caution and precision.

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#### Light Release

A combination of Fire, Yang and Lightning release. This advanced kekkei tōta not only allows the manipulation of light in various manifestations but also empowers the creation of solid constructs made of hard-light, perfect for combat scenarios.

A wielder of Light Release can exhibit a diverse array of abilities, ranging from launching laser beams from their hands, fingers, or feet, capable of causing devastating explosions, to utilizing Light Chakra in a manner similar to the Fourth Raikage's Lightning Release Armour.

This technique enables the user to execute near light-speed physical attacks, enhancing their taijutsu to unparalleled levels. The versatility of Light Release makes it a formidable and multifaceted bloodline, granting its users a significant edge in both offensive and defensive maneuvers on the battlefield.

Users: Gyōtō Clan

#### Wood Release

A combination of Water, Yang and Earth release. At its core, Wood Release harnesses the user's chakra, transforming it into the essence of life itself - wood. In its most basic form, this technique allows users to generate wood, an ability rooted in their chakra's profound connection to the essence of life. This power ranges from simple wooden structures to colossal trees, embodying the very spirit of nature. These vegetative creations can spring forth either from the user's body or the surrounding environment, exemplified by Hashirama's legendary feat of crafting an entire forest that laid the foundation for Konohagakure.

The versatility of Wood Release extends to its ability to craft intricate constructs, from basic cages to entire residences, adapting to the user's needs. This unique artistry isn't limited by predefined shapes; users can mold the wood as they see fit, emphasizing its inherent flexibility for capturing targets or leveraging its durability for powerful, brute force attacks.

Furthermore, Wood Release exhibits a remarkable subtlety in its applications. With Wood Release: Transformation, users can create detailed, lifelike costumes, allowing them to seamlessly impersonate other individuals, demonstrating the technique's finesse and precision.

Beyond its creative potential, Wood Release stands as a symbol of power, granting its wielder the ability to manipulate, suppress, and even absorb the chakra of their adversaries. This exceptional control extends to tailed beasts, making the user one of the rare few capable of commanding these mighty creatures. The mastery over both life and energy renders Wood Release an extraordinary and revered kekkei genkai, showcasing nature's harmony with the ninja's indomitable spirit.

Users: Tenzō Senju and Hashirama Senju

### Fully Elemental

#### Blizzard Release

A combination of Lightning, Water, and Wind release. Blizzard Release harnesses the frigid power of these elemental forces to create devastating ice storms and impenetrable shields of ice. This extraordinary fusion seamlessly blends the biting chill of Water, the howling gales of Wind, and the electrifying crackle of Lightning to forge a unique and formidable kekkei tōta.

Practitioners of Blizzard Release hold the ability to conjure powerful ice storms, engulfing the battlefield in freezing winds and hail, capable of immobilizing and damaging adversaries. Additionally, this release enables the creation of indestructible shields made of ice, providing both formidable defense and a strategic advantage on the front lines.

The mastery of Blizzard Release is a testament to the ninja's command over the frozen elements, turning the very air into a weapon and manifesting impervious barriers of ice. Those skilled in this kekkei tōta wield the unforgiving power of the blizzard, freezing their foes in their tracks and leaving a trail of icy devastation in their wake.

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#### Clear Release

A combination of Wind, Water and Fire release. This unique chakra blend creates a chilling phenomenon: semi-transparent flames with a distinct blue tint. These freezing flames possess the dual nature of freezing and burning upon contact, inflicting an icy burn that sears through anything it touches.

In the hands of adept users who can harness heat or cold kinetic energy, these chilling infernos can escalate to explosive proportions, making it a truly terrifying and powerful bloodline.

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#### Dust Release

A combination of Earth, Wind, and Fire Release. To perform Dust Release, users form a small three-dimensional object (e.g. a cube, a cone, etc.) out of chakra in their hands. The object expands once released by the user and moves astonishingly fast at its target; anything that passes through it (or that is passed through by it) is disintegrated on a molecular level.

Because of the sheer destructiveness of Dust Release, its users are usually unmatched in a fight and they can easily fend off countless enemies. For this reason, the best way to combat one Dust Release user is with a second Dust Release user.

Users: Mū and Ōnoki

#### Thunderflare Release

A combination of Lightning, Fire and Wind release. This extraordinary fusion channels the chaotic synergy of these elemental forces, enabling wielders to unleash a torrent of tempestuous flames crackling with electrifying energy. The result is a devastating amalgamation of firestorms and electrifying winds that grants the user unparalleled offensive capabilities.

Practitioners of Stormfire Release exhibit a dynamic range of techniques, from enveloping adversaries in searing tornadoes to launching bolts of electrified fire with unparalleled precision. This fusion not only enhances the individual destructive potential of each element but introduces synergistic effects that elevate Stormfire Release to a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. The mastery of this kekkei tōta grants wielders the power to manipulate the very essence of storms, unleashing a maelstrom of elemental devastation upon their foes.

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## Trivia

* Kekkei Tōta users have an affinity for all three of the natures they can combine