Flood Release: Kagutsuchi

Flood Release: Kagutsuchi is a technique which applies shape transformation to the white waves of Omotenoki, allowing the user to manipulate them at will.

Variants The user can shape the water in different varieties, for both offence and defence. ◾ While using the ribcage state of Susanoo, the user can create a defensive encampment by manipulating the water to cover it. ◾ Converging the waves in front of the user, a barrier of spike-shaped flames can be created that not only shields him, but also pierces and shreds any opponent that touches it. ◾ The user can wield the water in their hand without being cut, as well as manipulate them into a flexible sword which launches spike-shaped projectiles when swung. ◾ The black flames can be used simultaneously with the Water Release techniques to enhance the latter's destructive power.

Influence

Similar to other Mangekyō Sharingan abilities, Kagutsuchi's name is derived from Japanese myth and religion. Kagutsuchi is the God of Fire in Shinto and the one who brought death into the world by burning his mother, Izanami, to death as she gave birth to him. This made his father, Izanagi, kill him with the Sword of Totsuka.