(DrProof) Raikiri's Extirpating Aptitude

[CommanderInChief]

Are we talking Naruto physics? Or real life..

There is no "Naruto physics". Naruto elements are also based on Real life Elements. And the rest if pure logic.

[DrProof]

IMO, kakashi couldn't cut a lightning bolt in half. Even if he wanted to, even if he was fast enough, he couldn't. Lightning is like water: when it moves, it finds the easiest path. Instead of being cut in half, it would simply go through him or go around his hand. As for what I think this thread is originally about, I think Raikiri could probably redirect Kirin, but not cut it in half. By using Raikiri as a medium, he could allow Kirin to strike him, then allow it to charge through him and then he could redirect it. A similiar action would be in the anime Avatar, when fire users summon lightning. When you are hit by their lightning, you can redirect it by allowing it to charge through one arm and out the other.

Lightning strikes at random.. It has no movement intentions, as it would need an animate brain in which it does not possess, because it isn't alive.. This thread is about extirpating lightning; however you can make your own thread discussing how Raikiri may be able to redirect the said jutsu.

There is no "Naruto physics". Naruto elements are also based on Real life Elements. And the rest if pure logic.

Tell everyone else that.

[TheSyren]

Lightning strikes at random.. It has no movement intentions, as it would need an animate brain in which it does not possess, because it isn't alive.. This thread is about extirpating lightning; however you can make your own thread discussing how Raikiri may be able to redirect the said jutsu.

Tell everyone else that.

I didn't mean to sound like I think lightning is alive. All I meant was that it goes the path of least resistance. Nice verbiage by the way, it's nice to see other people use Words that are above a ninth grade reading level. It's great to have you back Dr.Proof. -bows-

[DrProof]

I didn't mean to sound like I think lightning is alive. All I meant was that it goes the path of least resistance. Nice verbiage by the way, it's nice to see other people use Words that are above a ninth grade reading level. It's great to have you back Dr.Proof. -bows-

I don't know much about lightning so you informing me of with the given information is rather generous, thank you.

[Carlhens]

Good one u still got it DrProof

[TheSyren]

I don't know much about lightning so you informing me of with the given information is rather generous, thank you.

I have this nagging feeling that you are mocking me DrProof. In any case, you're welcome.

[DrProof]

Good one u still got it DrProof

Thanks man, that's always nice to hear.

I have this nagging feeling that you are mocking me DrProof. In any case, you're welcome.

I guarantee you, I was not mocking your generosity.

[Takeshi Uzumaki]

Don't think too hard about one jutsu...ur head will explode..lol

[DrProof]

Don't think too hard about one jutsu...ur head will explode..lol

Not likely.

[hatake89]

The abstrusity in this post was consistent; however when exactly is lightning extirpating itself common?

I couldn't agree more, I'm having a complicated time understand how this theory isn't plausible.

you are absolutely right. How is it not plausable right? Its full of cannon proof

[DrProof]

simple, here's what i think happened.

Firstly, we see that Sasuke takes quite a bit of time to prepare the jutsu (after the fire balls produced the storm). Zetsu himself was able to immediately understand the exact mechanics behind Kirin. Now as we know, Zetsu isn't exactly praised for having vast intellect lol. Zetsu was observing both Sasuke and the storm in the same way that Itachi was. Now can we really say that Itachi didn't know what was coming? Absolutely not. If Zetsu could so easily deduce the workings of Kirin long before the Jutsu was actually used, there is no denying that Itachi was quite aware of exactly what was about to happen. Not only this, but consider the fact that he has the Sharingan as well. This means that not only was Itachi aware of precisely what was coming through intellect, but he was also aware through what he could perceive with his Sharingan. It doesn't help that Sasuke himself outright stated to Itachi that the jutsu's power source is real lighting from the heavens lol. Then there is the fact that a giant beast made of lighting emerges from the clouds lol.

http://www.mangahere.com/manga/naruto/v43/c391/6.html
http://www.mangahere.com/manga/naruto/v43/c391/7.html

So it has been established that Itachi was totally aware of what Kirin was, and how the jutsu functions. Now let us address the feat of him blocking it. As we see, Itachi's body remains out of view to the readers for the last few panels he is shown in just before Kirin is used. The view is focused completely on his face. Also keep in mind that Itachi already had his MS activated long before Kirin was used.

Before I explain why Itachi did not react to the lighting itself, I first want to explain what the term "Aim Dodging" is. This is a concept involving gunfire, where the target is basing his reaction on the shooter him/herself, as opposed to the actual bullet. When Aim Dodging, you are not dodging the bullet itself after it is fired. Rather, you are reacting to the aim of the gun and remaining out of the gun's direction. Another interpretation is when you are focusing on the shooter's trigger finger. You watch carefully for the very moment that the shooter's finger squeezes the trigger, and get out of the shooter's aim at the very second you see him squeeze the trigger. When doing this, you are actually dodging the gunfire a split-second before the actual bullet leaves the gun, hence you are not dodging the bullet by any means.

This is what Itachi did. Now of course, he isn't "aim dodging" in the sense that he's getting out of Sasuke's aim or the jutsu's path. However, he is reacting to when Sasuke fires the jutsu, rather than the jutsu itself. As we know, Sasuke must use his Raiton chakra to take command of the lightning. It is after this point that he uses his hand to guide the jutsu directly onto his opponent. Meaning the jutsu is firing completely on Sasuke's cue. This is virtually akin to the concept of a shooter firing his gun. The bullet itself will not leave the gun until the trigger is pulled by the shooter. Comparatively, Kirin's lighting bolt will not descend onto the target until Sasuke throws his hand down, and guides it. Now keep in mind, Sasuke blatantly tells Itachi that all he needs to do is guide it right through his skull. At this point, Itachi now knows not only the jutsu's mechanics, but he also knows the cue of which Sasuke is going to use the execute the jutsu.

The cue being this: http://www.mangahere.com/manga/naruto/v43/c391/8.html

That being said, Itachi could have simply timed his Susanoo on the instant Sasuke threw his hand down, thus executing the jutsu. Once Sasuke throws down his hand, we see a closeup on Itachi's face being covered in the jutsu's light. If he timed his Susanoo for the instant that Sasuke threw down his hand, it is quite obvious that by the time we see Itachi bathed in light, he had already initiated his Susanoo.

So considering these things, it is quite evident that Itachi was timing his Susanoo for when Sasuke threw down his hand to guide Kirin down on Itachi. As the Itachi supporters aptly put, Itachi is quite intelligent. Now barring in mind how fast real lightning is, do we all really believe that Itachi purposely waited until the instant after the lightning struck to defend against it? Remember that Itachi quite obviously knew exactly what was coming (unless someone wishes to argue that Zetsu is smarter than Itachi lol). So here we have a genius shinobi that is aware of the fact that he is about to get blasted by real lighting that strikes at possibly relativistic speeds. What are the chances that Itachi, knowing these things, decided to gamble his reaction speeds against lightning itself, whereas he could take the much safer approach and time his reaction on Sasuke's cue? This would ensure that he could have Susanoo up the instant before the lightning strikes and guarantee that he survives.

Due to the logic you applied for Itachi, why can't Kakashi as well time his Raikiri commonly as you referred Itachi had done?

[Blitz3d]

So, you have no argument? C'mon, you know Kirin is much stronger than a lightning bolt. Raikiri wouldn't affect Kirin due to the massive size and speed of Kirin creating enough force to blow up the top of a large mountain. It would blow away Raikiri and it's user.

LOLOL Kirin is a lightning bolt, just in the shape of a dragon :L

[November Nolove]

F**K Physics
Why Did You Use Real Life Physics to Prove That Kirin Can Be Cut By Raikiri? :?
It's So Lame

Now You're Back
So Here My Gift For Your Thread

There Are Many Differences Between Real Life And Anime/Cartoon Physic

[DrProof]

LOLOL Kirin is a lightning bolt, just in the shape of a dragon :L

Indeed.

F**K Physics
Why Did You Use Real Life Physics to Prove That Kirin Can Be Cut By Raikiri? :?
It's So Lame

Now You're Back
So Here My Gift For Your Thread

There Are Many Differences Between Real Life And Anime/Cartoon Physic

Simply because.. Real life physics make it easier to come to a conclusion when making theories such as these.

[Sasomin Dukhazunta]

Nice...

[Zlad]

This is the worst thread i've readed since DrProof came to the base... Oh wait.

[DrProof]

Nice...

Thank you Sasomin.

This is the worst thread i've readed since DrProof came to the base... Oh wait.

Why are you always putting me down? You were cool to me when I was working on that Kimimaro thread, now you're being a jerk bro. I don't even recall acting hostile to you.

[Dihajum3]

Killing the whole point of "Mass Communication" by using words alien to Common Speak. Avoid in further threads.

[Dribbles]

Could you maybe dumb this down a bit for all of retards out there? xD

[DrProof]

Killing the whole point of "Mass Communication" by using words alien to Common Speak. Avoid in further threads.

I never thought I'd be asked to avoid communicating intelligently.

Could you maybe dumb this down a bit for all of retards out there? xD

Maybe next time Dribbles, however this helps my vocab expand.

[Mante]

You have been using "however" and "thus" too much '>_> lol

...and I disagree with you.

[DrProof]

You have been using "however" and "thus" too much '>_> lol

...and I disagree with you.

You cannot tell someone they use a certain contextual word to much when it is grammatically correct.. It's in my vocabulary..

OT: why do you disagree?

[Negative Knight]

I never thought I'd be asked to avoid communicating intelligently.

Maybe next time Dribbles, however this helps my vocab expand.

Intelligence isn't displayed through vocabulary, anyone could learn a random collection of words and appear intelligent.

I highly recommend you write your threads in the same prose you're use to. Never use longer words when shorter ones will do.

[DrProof]

Intelligence isn't displayed through vocabulary, anyone could learn a random collection of words and appear intelligent.

I highly recommend you write your threads in the same prose you're use to. Never use longer words when shorter ones will do.

That is true. But I rather stick with vocab such as this, it helps expand my wording, and overall it great to have a big vocab.

[ziggyZ]

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