Genjutsu

Definition: Genjutsu is a set of techniques that consist of illusions that can affect the five senses of a target(s) as well as proprioception which is the perception of the location and space. These techniques directly link to the target's brain and do not affect their central nervous system except in the most advanced kind of genjutsu, so though pain can be felt as a result of an illusion, it is perceived pain (a trick) and not related to anything actually happening to the target. Genjutsu techniques always use hand seals.

The Genjutsu path is not divided into individual techniques, instead the spells you unlock in game will unlock different aspects of the path, centered on the different illusion categories, allowing for a large amount of creativity and diversity in the path whilst keeping it balanced and following a recognisable and logical progression.

# **What kind of illusions exist in JO?**

Genjutsu Users can conjure many kinds of illusions, however they fall under these main categories (It is possible that some kind of illusions may fall under more than one category):

* **Environmental Illusions:** Changes to the environment (Concealing a door, appearance of a path, change to the weather, floor turning to quicksand)
* **Instance Illusions:** Spawning of objects, people and entities (Guards, animals, weapons, valuables)
* **Distraction Illusions**: Distraction techniques that are high impact for a short period (Fake explosions, attacking birds, smoke)
* **Illusions of Self:** Techniques that affect the physical state of the target (numbing limbs, fake pain, freezing targets), freezing targets last at a maximum of 4 seconds, whatever the rank the Author  has.

Genjutsu cannot be used for the following:

* Until an advanced stage, genjutsu will not directly, physically harm the target.
* Accessing memories or “the truth”
* Controlling thoughts or the body of the target, beyond what is detailed in this guide.

# **Genjutsu spells and path mastery**

## **D-Rank Jutsu Unlocked = Basic Genjutsu**

The user is a novice, these techniques are quite rare and perhaps the most complicated to perform effectively. The user will rarely perform lasting or a very impactful illusion.

**Categories:**

* ***Environmental Illusions*** - can modify aspects like the lightning or add objects of small or medium size around the area.
* ***Instance Illusions*** -  Users can spawn static, inanimate objects only, small-medium in size. These objects are simple without mechanical functions or interactable parts.
* ***Distraction illusions*** - Users can create short bursts of a distraction that will visually/audibly distract but not interfere or forcibly restrict the target.
* ***Illusions of self [costly]*** - cause a small amount of localised pain by triggering the feeling that a limb muscle is contracting or spasming.

**General overview:**

* Basic Genjutsu can only affect one target at a time and are simple in nature.
* Any target with a higher chakra control than the user will easily recognise and be undeterred/break free from the illusion with little chakra cost.
* A successful attack/hit on the target will break the genjutsu, including if done by a third-party.
* Illusions last no more than 10 seconds if the target/user is uninterrupted.
* Mistakes/failed illusions are common.
* The target must be a short distance from the user, and stay within eyesight of the user at all times for the illusion to hold.
* Illusions require significant chakra control to maintain and therefore will reduce the user’s ability to perform other techniques, especially those that require chakra.

## **C-Rank**

The user has improved their comprehension, not only in this ninja art but in the brain’s anatomy and functionality, they are able to affect the senses and the perception of their targets more effectively, still underperforming in comparison to the upper levels but the improvement is notable, illusions lasting longer and being more elaborate.

**C-Rank Jutsu Unlocked = Improved Genjutsu**

**Categories:**

* ***Environmental Illusions*** - can add buildings, doors, furniture and medium sized natural structures and interiors with decent detail. Weather can be changed and temperature sensation modified, but not to extreme levels.
* ***Spawning of objects*** - more complicated and larger inanimate objects and small realistic animals/entities can be created.
* ***Distraction illusions*** - Longer illusions that can now also be "felt" by the target, but won't necessarily restrict them.
* ***Illusions of self*** - Can numb up to 1/3 of the targets body and totally immobilize a limb

**General overview:**

* Basic genjutsu is able to affect at least 2 targets simultaneously, the illusions lasting longer than its previous rank. However, they perform better and last longer on individual targets.
* Targets with more chakra control can still immediately dismiss themselves from the illusion, but the cost to their chakra reserves will be higher and it will cause a minor disorienting dizziness if done too early.
* Two successful strikes on a target will dismiss the illusion, including if done by a third-party. But, if there are two targets under the user’s genjutsu influence, only one successful strike will dismiss the illusion.
* Illusions last no more than 20 seconds if the target/user is uninterrupted.
* Mistakes/failed illusions are less common, but common when multiple targets are affected.
* The target must be a short or medium distance from the user but does no longer need to be on the user’s eyesight while the illusion is taking place, if the user wants to modify the intensity or the senses the illusion affects they would need to have their eyesight on the targets.
* Illusions still require significant chakra control to maintain but won’t reduce the user’s ability to perform other techniques in comparison to the previous rank.

## **B-Rank**

The user now worries less about the anatomical studies and just like an artist has improved their illusory techniques considerably, details, movement and intensity of the illusions are at the level of an ordinary user of this shinobi path. The user begins trying to improve their techniques at an artistic level, often resorting to painting or other arts to then translate them into their genjutsu as proper practice.

**B- Rank Jutsu Unlocked  = Skillful Genjutsu**

**Categories:**

* **Environmental Illusions** - the whole aesthetic of the environment can be changed totally, adding extra elements to the illusion but not giving them much detail or relevance in regards to the senses these extra elements would affect. Weather and temperature perception can be severe.
* **Spawning of objects** - Multiple medium objects can be spawned, or a very large intricate (and functional) object. Medium size animals can be created. Basic humanoid silhouettes can be formed.
* **Distraction illusions** - Illusions become more detailed, with the potential to "trap" the target momentarily as they interact with the illusion.
* **Illusions of self** - Can completely immobilize one target, or immobilize the limb of up to 3 targets.

**General overview:**

* Genjutsu is able to affect at least 3 targets simultaneously. However, they perform better and last longer on two or a single target.
* Targets with more chakra control can still immediately dismiss themselves from the illusion, the chakra cost being relatively high and will cause a disorienting dizziness if done too early.
* Successful attacks won’t dismiss the illusion, only when the target releases from them or when the user dismisses it
* Illusions last no more than 60 seconds if the target/user is uninterrupted.
* Mistakes/failed illusions are common when multiple targets are affected when the illusions last at least 30 seconds.
* The target must be a short or medium distance from the user but no longer need to be in the user’s eyesight while the illusion is taking place. However if they wander too far the illusion will be instantly broken.
* Illusions still require significant chakra control to maintain but won’t reduce the user’s ability to perform other techniques in comparison to the previous rank, the user can combine genjutsu more freely with other paths and even taijutsu, something that in previous ranks would tamper with their performance in the other paths due to the focus needed to perform this kind of techniques.

## **A-Rank**

The user is a Genjutsu professional, their illusions are above average and the performance and intensity of their illusions are formidable. They're true artists at this point, illusory "poets".

**A- Rank Jutsu Unlocked  = Genjutsu Specialist**

**Categories:**

* ***Environmental Illusions*** - The environment’s perception can be modified to entire groups of foes and allies alike, adding extra illusions like deadly wildlife and even treacherous terrain is possible to make fighting complicated for your enemies.
* ***Spawning of objects*** - interiors covered in furniture and even drinks and food that can be tasted can be summoned via illusion for the target to try and taste.
* ***Distraction illusions*** - effects on the senses on these kinds of illusion are more severe and can disable one sense in particular they’re crafted to affect for a short amount of time.
* ***Illusions of self*** - Can completely immobilize three targets and immobilize limbs of entire groups of enemies.

**General overview:**

* Genjutsu is able to affect at least 5 targets simultaneously.
* Targets with more chakra control can still immediately dismiss themselves from the illusion, the chakra cost to do so being very high and will cause a paralyzing headache that lasts a couple of seconds if done too early.
* Successful attacks won’t dismiss the illusion, only when the target releases from them or when the user dismisses it
* Illusions last as long as the user can sustain it with their chakra and it's not interrupted
* Illusions rarely underperform, they normally begin showing faults after 2 minutes have passed.
* The target can be at any range, but if the target wanders off too far, the illusion will automatically break.
* The user naturally performs Genjutsu, their chakra control being used to this kind of techniques.

## **S-Rank**

The user is a force to be reckoned with on this particular art, their illusions seem reality bending and their potential to mix it with combat is peak, certainly they have mastered one if not the most complex art one can practice with chakra.

**S- Rank Jutsu Unlocked  = Genjutsu Master**

**Categories:**

* ***Environmental Illusions*** - The targets and allies can be perceptually transported into an illusory, outlandish and quite realistic land. The environment can react easily to the actions of the foes and attack them with extra illusions to keep the location of the caster concealed.
* ***Spawning of objects*** - smell and taste are affected with borderline perfection, items display even the most minuscule amount of details, the user is clearly an artist.
* ***Distraction illusions*** - effects on the senses on these kinds of illusion are more extreme and can disable one sense in particular they’re crafted to affect for a minute or more.
* ***Illusions of self*** - Can completely immobilize entire groups of people, leaving them in a sort of stasis state, highly costly but dangerous technique

**General overview:**

* Genjutsu is able to affect all friends and foes alike that are within range.
* Targets with equal chakra control can still dismiss themselves from the illusion after a minute has passed.
* Successful attacks won’t dismiss the illusion, only when the target releases from them or when the user dismisses it
* Illusions last as long as the user can sustain it with their chakra and it's not interrupted
* Illusions rarely underperform, they normally begin showing faults after 3 minutes have passed, however if several targets are being affected the illusion will fall apart at normally a minute and a half due to the massive effort.
* The target can be at any range, but if the target wanders off too far, the illusion will automatically break.
* The user no longer needs a sequence of hand signs to cast these techniques, one single hand sign will be enough.

# **Casting/Releasing**

***Casting:*** Besides the requisites needed per rank, the user will need to perform handseals/handsigns like other conventional kinds of techniques before casting them on their targets.

***Releasing:*** After spotting the illusion or perceiving it, the target of it may be able to release from it at the expense of a chakra cost, which, by performing a single hand sign and saying “release”.

# **Genjutsu and others paths**

**Dojutsu and genjutsu:**

Byakugan users will be able to see through genjutsu’s optical illusions and will be capable  of locating the author easily, as long as their byakugan **was active prior to the usage of this kind of jutsu.**

Sharingan users will be immune to the casting of these kinds of illusions if their dojutsu **was active prior to the genjutsu being casted upon them.**

While the sharingan is active, the user will just need to have eye contact once with their targets to perform the genjutsu, however, they will need to keep their sharingan active if they naturally can’t perform genjutsu without having continuous eye contact with their victims.

**Tsukuyomi:** a genjutsu of the highest level that can only be performed by the Uchiha that have the mighty Mangekyō Sharingan. This genjutsu transports the targets and their consciousness to an imaginary universe, their senses and minds are snatched for a couple of seconds, that could feel like years, inside this illusion they can suffer unbearable pain and shocking experiences repeatedly. Both the user and the targets will remain immobile while this technique is taking place, the user being left physically and mentally tired, as well as with a considerable portion of their chakra exhausted, limiting their jutsu available for the rest of the fight and their targets suffering mental and physical exhaustion due to the horrors they possibly could have lived. The user can perform a happy illusion and make their targets experience peaceful, loving memories that could help them endure hard times, which is a known way to perform therapy on targets that require it, not leaving them exhausted from this kind of illusion if put on them, only leaving them sleepy.

Only direct relatives or Uchiha with the same dojutsu power can release from this kind of illusion, the direct relatives will do immediately if they have the same dojutsu power. Releasing won’t be exhausting for those who share the same blood of the user, but it can be exhausting for both the user and the target to dismiss it if they are not related.