Byakugan

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Byakugan | White Eye | 白眼
The Byakugan, or White Eye is a dōjutsu that occurs within the gene pool of members of the Hyūga clan, and is famous for granting unparalleled insight to those who wield it in combat. It is widely believed that the Byakugan was the blood limit from which the equally famous Sharingan mutated. Together with the Rinnegan and Sharingan, the Byakugan makes up one third of what is collectively known as the Three Great Dōjutsu.

The Hyūga clan blood limit is characterized by pupiless, white eyes, though a great many members of the clan have variations of pale colors that accent the otherwise blank eye. Common variant colors include lavender and gray. When activated, the iris of the eye gains in definition, with veins beneath the eye becoming remarkably visible. The flesh skin around the eye is similarly effected, as chakra floods into the Byakugan, the veins around the eyes bulge and surface, a trait which many unprepared shinobi have found intimidating.

Unlike many bloodlines, the Hyūga are largely capable of activating their kekkei genkai with little trouble, and the dominant genetics of the bloodline make it almost unheard of for a Hyūga not to bear the Byakugan.

The abilities conferred by the Byakugan are centralized around the user’s vision, and increasing the spectrum of what is visible to the wielder. The sight of the wielder becomes so impressive that they are capable of seeing through solid objects, and stretching their vision to a nearly complete 360 degree radius around their person. The Hyūga clan makes the most use though, of the ability to see chakra, which when combined with the ability to see through objects, allows them to view the tenketsu within the bodies of those they look upon. These benefits make those who wield the Byakugan difficult to hit and avoid, and allows them to reliably detect attempts to trick them with genjutsu.

Enjaku Byakugan Activation/Upkeep
• Genin: 10% total chakra •
• Chūnin: 7.5% total chakra •
• Jōnin/Sennin: 5% total chakra •

Enjaku Byakugan
The Byakugan occurs naturally in the eyes of the Hyūga clan, and is an extremely dominant trait in their genetics. It is considered a good omen when a child is born into the clan with his or her Byakugan active. Unlike the Sharingan, which has a visual appearance of progression, the Byakugan grows in power in a mild, imperceptible way. Only through training and dedication does the immaculate, white vision of a Hyūga clansmen mature. In its initial stages, the Byakugan is capable of seeing through solid matter, and in a three hundred and sixty degree sphere, but its range is a mere fifteen feet. Similarly, all other abilities of the immature Byakugan lack much of the power that they come to know when the bloodline reaches its pinnacle of power. Some of the strongest Hyūga clansmen ever have been recorded at having clear visual acuity at a range exceeding 6 miles while the Byakugan is active.
Restrictions: Ranks of the following skills may be purchased once every 15 levels.

Byakugan Vision - Rank [ - ]
Effect: While the Byakugan is active, the wielder’s Accuracy, and Evasion are increased by 1x per rank in this skill, with ‘x’ being equivalent to the wielder’s level. The value of ‘x’ may never be less than 40 per rank in this skill. All statistical bonuses provided by this skill may not exceed 1.5x the base value of the individual statistics. Bonuses to Evasion are nullified when the wielder is targeted by an opponent whose Accuracy statistic is 1.5x greater than the wielder’s Evasion Statistic.
Description: The Byakugan's 360 degree circle of penetrating vision grants those blessed with the bloodline a heightened sense of the world, and with it they are able to perform feets of amazing accuracy and agility. In it's initial stage, the Byakugan's vision is at its weakest, but still provides much more clarity than the average person's sight. This power grows with the wielder though, and through training and experience, the vision of the Byakugan soon becomes so acute as to allow the wielder to see impossibly far and with astounding visual clarity.
Total Ranks: 5
Cost: -1

Byakugan Focus - Rank [ - ]
Effect: While the Byakugan is active, Genjutsu performed by an opponent of equal or lesser rank than the wielder incur a 10% reduction to total damage, effect, and duration per rank in this skill. This skill may not stack with other skills that reduce the effectiveness of Genjutsu.
Description: The ability to see chakra in its various forms is a rare gift. When the Byakugan is active, genjutsu are much less effective against the wielder. With their immaculate vision, the invisible threads of chakra that would infect the brain become visible, and lose much of their potency against those who bear the bloodline. This ability is one of the most difficult for a Hyūga to master, but as they progress, the ability to detect the subtle variations in chakra allow them to greatly reduce the effects of Genjutsu around them.
Total Ranks: 5
Cost: -1

Byakugan Evasion - Rank [ - ]
Effect: While the Byakugan is active, all techniques with the descriptors ‘Area Of Effect’, ‘Dynamic Trap’, or ‘Set Trap’ of x rank or below that target the wielder are treated as if they did not have those descriptors. ‘x’ being equivalent to the wielder’s rank in this skill. (1; Genin, 2; Chunin, etc) Techniques with the ‘Forbidden; Powerful’ descriptor are not affected by this skill. Techniques used by a combatant whose Speed or Accuracy statistic is 2x greater than the wielder's Evasion statistic are not affected by this skill.
Description: The 360 degree sight granted by the Byakugan makes it nigh impossible to pin down a wielder. Those with the White Eye always seem to be able to find a hole in the enemies attack, and slip free where others would be hopelessly trapped. Naturally though, a Hyūga of Genin rank confronted by an extremely powerful or fast attack would be unable to perform as well as a highly trained wielder of the bloodline, but with practice wielders are capable of becoming extremely adept in the evasive maneuvers common among Hyūga clansmen.
Total Ranks: 4
Cost: -1

Byakugan Targeting - Rank [ - ]
Effect: While the Byakugan is active, all techniques used by the wielder have their critical threat range increased by +5% per rank in this skill. This skill does not effect targets whose Evasion statistic is 2x higher than the wielder's Accuracy statistic.
Description: The Hyūga clan prizes the Byakugan's ability to see into the enemy body, and was even the inspiration behind their hallmark, fighting style. This ability, allows a wielder to target the weaknesses within the body almost as naturally as breathing. Like many facets of the Byakugan's power, this ability takes much precision and honing to make it deadly, and only with experience is a wielder able to effectively pin-point and attack the weakest places on the human body.
Total Ranks: 5
Cost: -1

Edited October 16, 2014 by Cellar Door
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[Cellar Door]

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I feel like the cost/upkeep could be lowered a bit at lower ranks, to be honest-- but, if you're alright as they are, I am honestly okay with this as is. Stampy Stampy.

[Rei]

This is fine. Approved.