Busoshoku Haki, also known as Ryuo (流桜 Ryūō?, literally meaning "Flowing Sakura") in Wano Country, is a type of Haki which allows the user to use their "fighting spirit" (闘気 Tōki?) to create an invisible armor around themselves. It is capable of being used for offensive and defensive purposes.
It should be noted that Busoshoku Haki is also capable of breaching through Devil Fruit's defense. These factors have resulted in Busoshoku Haki being the most common form of Haki.
History[]
Overview[]
Like the other forms of Haki, Buso is much more common in the New World, rare in Paradise, and almost nonexistent in the Four Blues.
Due to the scarcity in Marines, most soldiers are trained to wield Buso from an early time, though, this only happens if they are present at the New World bases.
Aura[]
These auras flow around the individual's body almost at all times, though it doesn't leak off anywhere unless any direct action is taken. Each person seems to have different shapes or flowing speeds on their auras.
As stated before, Busoshoku has myriads of applications, some of which happen on a large scale, but, the opposite is also true, bringing in small scale usages. Some of these only work when in tandem with understanding or even usage of Kenbunshoku Haki.
When one learns usage of Haki, they can limitedly alter the speed of their aura flow and sometimes even its shape, some of which take into account feelings and emotions. Generally, their flow is more chaotic due to strong emotions such as happiness or anger, while nearly absent with quiet emotions like boredom and sleepiness. Something that also may be altered is the brightness of the aura, although, that is often more dependant on how strong their state of spirit is at the time, i.e: a sad person will likely have a more transparent aura than an angry person.
Colors[]
The color of an user's aura.
Buso has a variety of applications and appears as a slightly colored aura around the person's body, colors which vary by person,[1] while some don't even manifest at all.
The reason why there exists different colors for each individual, though some do share certain shades, is currently unknown, but nearly every shade seems to exist. Some treat these colors as the true visage of an individual's spiritual energy. It is also unknown how the colors are even defined upon an individual, although it is possible that it is prominent since their early ages.
When inactive, these auras and colors are only visible through the use of Kenbunshoku Haki. Even so, certain people can make use of instinct and somewhat feel or see them briefly.
Drawbacks[]
This Haki is not dependent of a person's physical strength, solely, but on their mental strength. This means that, in a Buso Clash, it is hard to overcome the opponent with simple raw strength.
This Haki can be depleted if used through extended periods of time and in extreme amounts, and will render the user unable to perform Buso for some time. This is due to Buso being the usage of a person's spiritual power.
Usage[]
As stated, Busoshoku is used both offensively and defensively, due to the user's physical prowess being augmented. Then, it can be imbued into their very body, into weapons or objects, or even projected as a simple force. These attacks possess more power than normally. People usually imbue their weapons with Busoshoku so that they don't break from overuse or too much damage. Swordsmen particularly use this application to preserve their special swords.
Busoshoku Haki is particularly famous for being capable of "countering" the powers from a Devil Fruit, in a limited manner. In truth, users of this Haki can touch the bodies which had been altered by these very powers, something that is commonly seen when they face Paramecia or Logia, though it also happens against Zoan. Most believe that this enables the users of this Haki to nullify these powers completely, just like Seastone, but, this is not the case.
Basic Techniques[]
Hardening[]
- Main article: Busoshoku: Koka
This is a standard level wielded by many powerful warriors whose main ability manifests itself through the darkening and hardening of a selected part of the body by the wielder of the technique, although said characteristic can only be seen by another haki user, something that has earned it the nickname "invisible armor". The user can cover parts of their body to strengthen attacks or protect themselves from them with the usefulness and extent of the armament's capabilities depending on the user's proficiency, with the weaker always overcoming the stronger.
Applying haki over the user's entire body, it also serves as full-body armour, with its main utility being to cover one's blind spots, though it is less effective as haki works best when compressed into one point, with this being considered a superfluous use of haki.
Someone trained enough can also temper their use of armament as if it were a flame, with a side effect being the partial manifestation of a certain color while deciding how hard any given part can become. While anyone can use this variation, it is considered most useful for Devil Fruit users, particularly those who have some degree of body alteration, as it allows them to control the level of Haki flowing to a given part of their body, thus being able to balance their fruit powers with the total dosage of Haki used, making it more flexible or harder.
Lastly, further enhancing one's busoshoku usage while coating oneself internally and externally with haki can make one stronger than others, with them consistently surpassing a normal hardening user. It is unknown if this application is usable on weapons.
Imbuement[]
The infusion offers in some ways the same benefits as normal hardening, however this application is more focused on use on objects and certain attacks, granting them the same properties as busoshoku such as high attack power and greater durability for weapons and long-range attacks or even both. Certain weapons react differently with the constant application of busoshoku. In certain situations, constant use of the weapon can turn the weapon into a permanent black blade that is known for its immense durability.
Advanced Techniques[]
Emission[]
- Main article: Busoshoku: Hakkei
This is an advanced application of Haki that retains the same advantages as normal Busoshoku, but takes the form of an aura instead of armor. It has the same properties as Busoshoku with an additional function: it is able to repel its targets with a piercing shockwave instead of simply blocking, the resulting force usually sending its targets flying. Usually formed only in the hands, the user's fist no longer makes physical contact but instead uses their aura, allowing them to injure enemies without touching them, something very useful against those carrying harmful substances such as fire or poison. It is presumably more powerful than normal weaponry. While powerful in its own right, it is only a precursor to an even stronger technique.
Haki emitted without any medium.
Internal Destruction[]
Being a step above emission, this is the most powerful and destructive ability of Busoshoku Haki thus far. As the name implies, the technique allows one to cause internal damage to targets, be they people or objects, by channeling one's Haki into the opponent, thus allowing one to destroy objects that cannot be easily damaged. It has been seen used both touching and not touching the target and appears to have no defensive potential.
Users[]
See also the associated category: Busoshoku Haki Users for a full list of its users. This is because there are way too many characters to be properly listed, therefore, only the advanced users are here.
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| Alexander Talos | Buster D. Amaka | Herson P. Taraji | Kosaka Isshin |
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| Poe A. Edgar | Thatch Vincent | Valentine B. Carter | Whisper O. Dare |
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| Wolfgang | Ravinger Terell | Marshall D. Kain | Ryuou Tenma |
Devil Fruits[]
Despite some implications, Devil Fruit users are normally capable of employing Buso, as it works independently of their powers.
While Buso works on Devil Fruit attacks, they won't affect certain non-corporeal aspects of them. This is shown to be the case with Erin's wind or Zander's gas. Due to it, it can be inferred that some things generated through Devil Fruits can't be imbued due to their incorporeality.
Using this Haki to harm the extension of a Logia user's body, which is in elemental form, will essentially harm the user as if they were normal. However, attacking the generated substances produced by Paramecia users won't bring any harm to either, while Logia will be only be harmed if the produced element in question houses their consciousness. In example, a pair of concrete arms controlled by Naosaki Jun being attacked would result in her feeling pain.
Furthermore, Buso not only bypasses the defenses of Logias and those of Paramecia and Zoan, but also allows the user to defend better against Devil Fruit based attacks.
Unlike what many think, Haki doesn't negate a Devil Fruit's power like Seastone does, instead, it bypasses its defenses and touches the "normal body" of the user.
Trivia[]
- It was unknown if every race could access Busoshoku Haki or even Haki in general. However, it was proven this wasn't the case as several individuals displayed aptitude in said form of Haki.
- Wolfgang was the first among the Minks Tribe to display the usage of Busoshoku Haki.
- Frederick Barbarossa was the first among the Giants to unveil his ability to use Busoshoku Haki.
- Draco D. Damon was unknowingly the first among the Oni Tribe to reveal he could use Busoshoku Haki.
- Varanus Fang was the first Gerongian shown to be able to use Busoshoku Haki.
References[]
- ↑ Stronghold of Justice: Draco D. Damon showcases a pink aura with his Haki.