Awakening the Rinne Sharingan: Understanding the Complex Conditions and Lineage
Understanding the Rinne Sharingan and Its Awakening Conditions
The Rinne Sharingan, a powerful ocular technique in the world of Naruto manga and anime, holds a significant place in the lore. It is often mentioned in discussions about the Uchiha clan and their attempts to awaken it. However, the question often arises: why didn't Nagato, known for his mastery of the Rinnegan, manage to awaken the Rinne Sharingan when he stared at the moon?
Nagato's Capacity and Lineage
The awakening of the Rinne Sharingan is not merely a matter of staring at the moon with the Rinnegan. There are specific conditions and lineage requirements that must be met:
Lineage and Specific Ancestry
The Rinne Sharingan, also known as the Eye of the Moon by Hagoromo, is a divine power tied directly to the Sage of Six Paths, Hōtarō ōtsutsuki. This power flows through the blood of the Sage and his descendants. Nagato, despite having the Rinnegan, does not possess the direct line of descent from the Sage of Six Paths. Thus, his lineage significantly hinders his ability to awaken the Rinne Sharingan.
Rinnegan vs. Rinne Sharingan: Power and Prerequisite
The Rinnegan is a powerful ocular technique that is a prerequisite for awakening the Rinne Sharingan. However, possessing the Rinnegan alone does not guarantee the activation of the advanced Rinne Sharingan. This unique ocular power requires a specific combination of genetics and understanding of the associated abilities.
Understanding and Mastery
The user's understanding and mastery of the Rinnegan's powers are crucial for the Rinne Sharingan's awakening. Nagato, primarily focused on his goals and the use of the Rinnegan's abilities, did not devote time towards seeking the awakening of the Rinne Sharingan. This is a key factor that prevented him from achieving it.
The Unique Path to Rinne Sharingan
The Rinne Sharingan demands a unique set of conditions and abilities. Here is a detailed breakdown of the requirements:
Why Staring at the Moon is Necessary
Staring at the moon while having two Rinnegan is indeed a necessary condition to awaken the Rinne Sharingan. However, this condition must be met in conjunction with other specific requirements. One of these requirements is gaining the divine chakra of Kaguya ōtsutsuki, which is a prerequisite for awakening the eye of the moon.
Kaguya's Chakra and the Shinju Tree
Kaguya ōtsutsuki gained the Rinne-Sharingan and her godly powers by consuming the chakra fruit from the Shinju Tree. The Shinju Tree is a formidable entity that is deadly to any but the strongest individuals. Only those who are strong enough can get near the tree and consume the fruit, making Kaguya one of the unique individuals to do so.
Non-Otsutsuki Path to Divinity
For a non-Otsutsuki individual to obtain this divine chakra, they must merge with the Shinju Tree. This is a near-impossible feat but can be achieved through one means - becoming the host of the Ten-Tails (Shinju) jinchūriki.
To become the Ten-Tails' jinchūriki, one must first seal all nine bijuu within the Gedo Mezo. This is a complex and challenging process. The Gedo Mezo can only be summoned from the moon's core by awakening the Rinnegan. Awakening the Rinnegan is a prerequisite for this process, and it is a process that requires a powerful individual belonging to the Uchiha clan and an Indra reincarnation who is power-hungry enough to take the current Asura reincarnation's chakra and gain an equivalent of Hagoromo ōtsutsuki's chakra.
Conclusion
While the conditions for awakening the Rinne Sharingan seem to be quite complex and difficult, they highlight the intricacy and depth of the Naruto lore. The Rinne Sharingan represents the pinnacle of ocular power and its awakening demands more than just a powerful technique. It requires lineage, an understanding of the subtleties of the techniques, and the willingness to follow a unique path. Nagato, despite his immense power and knowledge, did not meet all these requirements, thus preventing him from awakening the Rinne Sharingan.