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| Japanese Name | ギシギシの実 |
| Romanized Name | Gishi Gishi no Mi |
| Official English Name | Ritual Ritual Fruit |
| Meaning | Ritual |
| Type | Paramecia |
| Current User | Akutsuno Ryosei |
The Gishi Gishi no Mi is a paramecia type devil fruit that allows the user to obtain different effects and blessings after performing a ritual. It's currently used by Akutsuno Ryosei.
Etymology[]
"Gishi" comes from "Gishiki,儀式" that means ritual in Japanese.
Appearance[]
The fruit has a pinwheel shape of varying colors that fade from purple to yellow with small splashes of light blue on the spirals; in the center it has a yellow stem that splits in two ending in a leaf on each side.
Strengths and Weaknesses[]
This fruit gives its user the ability to obtain different effects and blessings depending on the ritual performed. The more knowledge the user has about rituals the better the effects obtained. From simple gestures to complex dances, each ritual carries with it a mythology; to achieve the desired effect the ritual must be completed from beginning to end or nothing will be achieved.
Effects can vary widely, from small singular blessings to area effects if the ritual allows. There are three categories of rituals known at present: rituals for blessings, rituals for effects, and finally Akutsuno Ryosei's secret, demonic rituals.
The better the mastery of the fruit, the less the ritual requirements will be to achieve the same effects.
Usage[]
The result of a ritual can be applied to oneself, to another person, or even to objects as in the case of Ryosei's sword. Although the effectiveness of the effects drop a lot if they are not used for oneself. An example that explains this difference is when Ryosei performs a ritual for himself or his sword, he will get 100 percent of its effectiveness while if he wants to imprint an effect on a talisman to be given to a needy person, its effectiveness ranges between 10 and 40 percent depending on the complexity of the ritual. The matter changes for rituals with offensive or general effects, as they are made to render 100% always, for example a "rain dance" will always make it rain at 100% regardless of whether it is used to help irrigate a field or serves Ryosei.
As mentioned earlier, the effect of a ritual is reflected in its execution. Applying simple effects such as blessings of health, good fortune, or low-range weather conditions require Ryosei to use simple and quick gestures. If a more powerful form of the same blessings is to be achieved, the rituals will be longer and more elaborate.
In the case of rituals with special and very powerful results, there is a need for much more effort, steps performed in a certain way, symbols depicted, and offerings, as in the case of Ryosei demonic rituals that may require different things such as whole sacrifices of victims or different amounts of one's own blood, starting from a few drops to enough to write symbols.
Techniques[]
Benign Rituals[]
- Ame (雨 Ame, literally meaning "Rain"). The simplest of rituals based on the rain dance, thanks to Ryosei's great experience and skill, this ritual can be performed with a random simple gesture at will. Performed the ritual with the right intention, clouds in the sky will form and rain will begin to fall. Usually this ritual is performed near cultivated fields where water is scarce for various reasons.
- Un (運 Un, literally meaning "Fortune"). A very simple ritual, it is performed with a simple dance done by a turn and a bow. By performing the ritual with the right will, Ryosei can give a light blessing of good luck and good omen directly to a person or on a talisman to be hung on the walls of the house.
- Kenko (運 Kenkō, literally meaning "Health"). A really simple ritual, it works in the same way as "Fortune" but the result will be a mild physical cure, useful for minor illnesses or minor injuries. It can be applied directly to the person or to a talisman. The ritual performed with the right will involves the hands joined in a gesture of prayer, then raised to the sky and then brought down during a bow.
- Seimei no Ki (生命の樹 Seimei no Ki, literally meaning "Tree of Life"). An advanced ritual that has remarkable healing effects but can only be used for Ryosei and only once per battle. Three conditions are needed to perform this ritual, the first is that Ryosei must have at least one serious wound, the second is to draw four spiritual symbols on the body with his own blood, and the third is to perform the ritual dance after burning at least one tuft of grass. The dance consists of three twirls with one foot pivoting and the other outstretched to create a circle, hands joined upward and then he drops them to the ground picking up some and throws it on his body. He cannot move from the circle until the conclusion of the ritual otherwise he must start again from the beginning.
General Battle Rituals[]
- Ukehi (誓占 Ukehi, literally meaning "Pledge Divination"), a Shinto divination ritual where use the ritual to ask a question of the kami and then await an omen of some sort to confirm their response. It can be used for a number of things but it is used for these six specifically:
- ask for information or messages from the kami
- establish the will of the kami
- predict the outcome of an event
- enervate or animate living beings
- manipulate weather conditions
- kill one's enemies.
- So, based on different kami:
- Omoikane, used for this to commune for knowledge as Omoikane is the God of Wisdom and give advise.
- Hiwashi (日鷲 Hiwashi, literally meaning "Sun Eagle"). Based on the mythology of the "Sun Dance", the purpose of which is to sacrifice something of oneself to connect with the sun spirit, in the imagery it is represented by an eagle reaching for the sun. To perform this ritual Ryosei dances freely for ten seconds after stabbing himself with a small stick, even a minor injury is enough as long as the stick remains stabbed for ten seconds. The effect is an increase in speed and wings of fire on his back that can burn opponents on contact; it lasts for one minute.
- Wara Ningyo Noroi (藁人形呪い Wara Ningyō Noroi, literally meaning "Straw Doll Curse"). Based on the Japanese "Wara Ningyō", through this ritual Ryosei can inflict damage on his opponent through the doll. In order to activate this ritual he needs some of the target's blood with which to bathe the doll, from that moment three blows can be transferred, which, however, cannot be lethal such as piercing the heart or brain or amputating body parts.
- Sakuya (咲野 Sakuya, literally meaning "Blooming Field"): The user will bring forth cherry blossom seeds and upon planting them onto enrich soil, they will offer a prayer as the seeds will immediately bloom and sprout into cherry blossom trees which will ensnare those who are within the vast field. This is meant to be a reference to Konoha Sakuya-hime, an avatar of Japanese life, especially since her symbol is the cherry blossom.
- Fuji Sengen (不死浅間 Fuji Sengen, literally meaning "Immortal Wretched Space"): An extension of "Sakuya", the user will scatter a handful of volcanic ash onto the bountiful field of cherry blossom trees before invoking a passage of destruction as the trees will begin to burn and cinder until they erupt into a volcanic pillar of flames. Sengen is an alternative name for Konoha Sakuya-hime, referring her status as the goddess of Mount Fuji and all volcanoes.
- Kakuriyo (幽世 Kakuriyo, literelly meaning "Unseen World"): A ritual where the user will draw the outline of a wall within the ground below before stomping or slapping it to force a wall-type barrier to sprout from the ground, made from the very material it was drawn upon. Due to the ritual, the material used to produce the wall is strengthened and thus can handle more force in comparison. Kakuriyo is an alternative name for Ōkuninushi, the god of nation-building, agriculture, medicine, and protective magic.
- Yamata (八岐 Yamata, literally meaning "Eight Branches"): A unique ritual where the user will let their weapon soak within a gourd of sake to the point where the metal has been "infused" with the alcoholic liquid. By invoking the phrase "Orochi" , it will invoke a unique effect onto the weapon as it will cause seven more blades to sprout from the main blade, transforming it into an eight-branched weapon, capable of delivering eight attacks within a single strike. Additionally, this can be used in tandem with "Kakuriyo" to sprout seven additional walls, allowing it to take on attacks of higher calibur. This technique is a reference to Yamata no Orochi.
- Takehaya Gorai (建速轟雷 Takehaya Gōrai, literally meaning "Brave Swift Roaring Thunder"). This ritual comes from the myth of Izanagi and Izanami, when Izanagi escaped from hell he performed a purification ritual from which three deities were born. Washing his nose and forehead, Susanoo, the god of storms, was born. Ryosei performing a blessed ritual with a gesture of prayer bows to gather some earth with which he will write a symbol on his forehead to recall the myth. From this ritual he gains the power of thunder for three minutes, dramatically increasing his speed and giving him the ability to throw small lightning bolts at short to medium distances.
- Sume Ohirume (皇大日孁 Sume-Ōhirume, literally meaning "Imperial Great Sun Maiden"). This ritual comes from the myth of Izanagi and Izanami, when Izanagi escaped from hell he performed a purification ritual from which three deities were born. Washing his left eye, Amaterasu, the god of the sun, was born. Ryosei performing a blessed ritual with a gesture of prayer bows to gather some earth with which he will write a symbol under his left eye to recall the myth. From this ritual he gains the power of sun for three minutes, covering him and his sword with the great sunfire, releasing immense heat in his vicinity and adding those flames to each of his attacks.
- Tokoyami Mugetsu (常闇無月 Tokoyami Mugetsu, literally meaning "Endless Darkness of the Moonless Sky"). This ritual comes from the myth of Izanagi and Izanami, when Izanagi escaped from hell he performed a purification ritual from which three deities were born. Washing his right eye, Tsukuyomi, the god of the moon, was born. Ryosei performing a blessed ritual with a gesture of prayer bows to gather some earth with which he will write a symbol under his right eye to recall the myth. From this ritual he gains the power of darkness for three minutes, with this darkness he can cover his attacks increasing their mass and force of impact drastically.
- Rampaging Gods' Threefold Castigation (Abaregami no Sanbai Genbatsu, 暴れ神の三倍厳罰). Using the rituals of the storm, sun and moon deities together, Ryosei can release a devastating attack on a very large scale. Because the entire power of the three rituals is used in this attack, it cannot last three minutes, is a single-shot ritual, and can only be used once per battle.
- Harae (祓 Harae, literally meaning "Exorcism"), is the general term for ritual purification in Shinto, meant to purify of pollution or sins and uncleanness including bad luck and disease as well as guilt. This is done by sprinkling fresh water or salt water onto the face and hands. This ritual is used to purify himself from the "Yomi Magatsu"
- Kazebuko (風袋 Kazebuko, literally meaning "Bag of Wind"): An all-encompassing ritual that can be used for a variety of purposes, being limited by the user's creativity. By blowing into a gourd while tracing the kanji for wind (風) upon the surface, they can unleash a mystical squall of winds from the gourd. This can be used to either blow their foe away with tremendous force or act as additional source of wind on the sea, pushing the ship along. Additionally, the user can draw in air and release it. This can be used in defensive ways such as absorbing wind-based attacks such as a Flying Slash Attacks. This technique is a reference to Fujin, the Japanse God of Wind.
- Kuniyuzuri (国譲り Kuniyuzuri, literally meaning "Territory Transfer"): A blood-based ritual where the user will exchange blood with another person, allowing them to temporarily pass on the power of another ritual onto them or invoke the power of a ritual for a singular usage. According to the user, it is not a ritual which can be invoked without care and there must be a semblance of trust and respect between the exchange.
Demonic Rituals[]
Demonic rituals take inspiration from various depictions and events in the Buddhist and Japanese hells, as well as from general hells and demons. They can be used in three ways: Evocation, in which the effect of the event is evoked on the battlefield, or Incarnation, in which the effect is embodied by Ryosei himself or in his sword Tenchi Shometsu. Of course, Ryosei being the summoner, he is immune to the effects, Demonic Pact in which one sacrifices or pledges something to gain another.
- Yomi Magatsu (黄泉禍津 Yomi Magatsu, literally meaning "Underworld Calamity"); Based on the story of Izanami dying and being corrupted by the pollution of the underworld, the user is influenced by their negative emotions and effect their other rituals in the sense they have been "blackened" and strengthened. This is done by the user stabbing the ground and uttering a long ritualistic passage, invoking the pollution and evils of the Underworld.
- Yakusa no Ikazuchi (八色雷公 Yakusa no Ikazuchi, literally meaning "Eight Thunder Gods"): A corrupted version of "Takehaya Gorai" based on the Eight Thunder Gods who surrounded Izanami upon her entering the land of the dead. Each are meant to represent the various natures of thunder.
- Homusubi (火産霊 Homusubi, literally meaning "Fire Producing Spirit"): A corrupted version of "Sume Ohirume" based on the Kagutsuchi, the first child of Izanagi and Izanami who's firey body killed his mother. His body was cut into eight pieces which then became eight volcanoes as well as birthed many gods.
- Arbuda (冷鉄 (アルブダ) Arubuda, literally meaning "Cold Iron"): The basic of the "great cold rituals" (大寒の儀式 daikan no gishiki) and the counterpart to "Sanjiva". While drawing a snowflake with blood onto the sword, the user will invoke a chant. This will result in the weapon being wrapped within a chilling wind, capable of causing frostbite. This bestows the user with an additional freezing effect on their attacks, effecting pre-existing techniques while allowing access to new ones. Arbuda is the "blister" Hell in Hinduism and Buddhism, known for being a dark and frozen plain surrounded by icy mountains and continually swept by blizzards.
- Lotus Hell. Based on one of Buddhism's eight cold hells, "Padma", it evokes an incredible sharp icy wind that penetrates the flesh of enemies. There is also its enhanced version Great Lotus hell based on "Mahapadma", with a sharp cold that penetrates with greater violence. To perform this ritual one must draw by any means a six-pointed snowflake and wet its center with any drop of blood.
- Sanjiva (鉄火 (サンジヴァ) Sanjivua, literally meaning "Red-Hot Iron"): The basic of the "hellfire ritual" (業火の儀式 gōka no gishiki) and a staple within Ryosei's arsenel. By using a block of sulfur akin to a flintstone, the user will invoke a chant while sparking it against their blade. This will result in the weapon being coated within hellish flames, burning hotter than most normal flames. This bestows the user with an additional burning effect on their attacks, effecting pre-existing techniques while allowing access to new ones. Sañjīva is known as the "reviving" Hell in Hinduism and Buddhism where the ground made of hot iron heated by an immense fire.
- Tapana (焦熱槍 (タパナ) Tapana, literally meaning "Scorching Heat Spears"): By igniting objects while invoking a ritualistic dance, the user can cause the flames to condense within themselves and conjure a dense volley of flaming spear-like projectiles. At their command, the user can unleash them onto their foe and burn anyone who happen to come in contact with them. Tapana is the "Heating" Hell in Hinduism and Buddhism where hell guards impale the residents on a fiery spear until flames issue from their noses and mouths.
- Pratapana (大焦熱;槍 (プラタパナ) Puratapana, literally meaning "Great Scorching Heat Spears"): An enchanced version of "Tapana" where the user will use a "Sanjiva"-enhanced sword to ignite objects while invoking a ritualistic dance, changing the spears into tridents and bestowing the projectiles with the properties of hellfire. Much like the original, the user can bombard the foe with the spear-like projectiles and burn whoever happens to come in contact with them as well as detonating upon impact. Pratāpana is the "Great Heating" Hell in Hinduism and Buddhism where demons with black bellies, flaming eyes and hooked teeth haunt the ones reborn and drag them everywhere.
- Kalasutra (黒縄縛 (カラスートラ) Karasūtora, litereally meaning "Black Rope Bind"): A set-up ritual where the user will draw a ritual circle in the ground with the aid of their sword or another sharp tool. Upon completing the sigil, the user will invoke a phrase which will cause several black ropes to spawn from the circle and ensnare the desired target, locking them in place. This is usually followed up with another technique. Kālasūtra is the "black rope" Hell in Hinduism and Buddhism where pains experienced in this hell are ten times more severe than those in Sañjīva.
- Avici (無間竈 (アヴィチ) Avuichi, literally meaning "Uninterrupted Furnace"): An extension of "Kalasutra", where the user will stab his flame-coated sword at the edge of the demonic circle, causing the ropes to ignite with hellfire and travel towards the ensnared enemy. Once they converge within the center, they will detonate and envelop the foe within a large pillar of demonic flames, burning them alive. Avīci is the "uninterrupted" Hell in Hinduism and Buddhism where beings are roasted in an immense blazing oven with terrible suffering.
- Reborn from Hell. Based on "Taizan Fukun no Sai", one of the most secret and powerful onmyōdō rituals. It is jealously guarded by the few who know it, and strongly coveted by those who don’t. In this ritual, the supplicant beseeches Lord Taizan, Great King Enma, and the other judges of Meido and Jigoku to lengthen a person’s life span, save someone from death, or even restore life to the dead. In this demonic twist, Ryosei can summon souls from hell, these will appear as spirits made of strong flames that burn on contact. To activate this ritual one must offer souls to summon the same number from hell, these souls must be taken from victims who are in the ritual area, whether they are already dead or just killed. One cannot take the soul of a person who is still alive. The ritual lasts for 3 minutes in which the flaming spirits continue to attack relentlessly.
- Vritra Mudra (
地獄竜の刻印 Vuritora Mudora, literally meaning "Mark of the Hell Dragon"). A demonic pact in which Ryosei pledged his soul to gain greater power. With this pact the seal of the Hell Dragon appeared on his left arm with his head placed over his heart. This seal will remain for life and forces him to fight with a part of his entire strength sealed and unusable. Only at the peak of battle and using his own blood flowing from a wound suffered, Ryosei can temporarily release the seal by drawing a line of blood all along it. By doing so, his usable strength will be whole plus an extra 50 percent infernal strength obtained from the demonic pact. Hell flames will boil violently from his body being fire his main element. If used with fruit awakening, this demonic pact can also be performed for other people.
- Sanvartaka (破壊の原炎 (サンヴァルタカ) San'vuarutaka, literally meaning "Primal Flame of Destruction"): A "forbidden ritual" (禁止の儀式 kinshi no gishiki) within the hellfire line, centered around invoking a primordial flame. In order to even manifest this unique flame, the user must meet five requirements: they must have previously used normal fire and hellfire in that order, the "Vritra Mudra" must be unsealed, an ancient sword dance must have been preformed and finally, the user has preformed a prayer with five unique words written in blood on the blade. Once these have been done, the earth will briefly split open as a reddish black flame will sprout forth and surround the user.