Kenbunshoku Haki is a form of Haki which grants the user with a sixth sense that allows them to feel the presence, strength, and emotions of others, as well as gain limited precognitive abilities. Generally, they see presences as auras.
In Skypiea, Kenbunshoku Haki is known as Mantra (
In Yorubaland, it is known as Perspiration (汗 Ase?, literally meaning "Sweat").
History[]
It was first mentioned under the name Mantra when Sengoku D. Autumn used it in tandem with her Devil Fruit powers to observe over the battle between Kenway Veno and Warren D. Ralph.[1]
It is later referred to as Haki within Veno's memories of Bernard as the mink described the mysterious power. He went on to explain that Veno would one day be able to determine the quality of a tree through Kenbunshoku Haki.[2]
Overview[]
Kenbunshoku's main, and most common, ability is the increased capability of "interpretation" or "reading" the auras around oneself. This allows for the detection of hidden or people located far away from the user. Each person has a unique aura to themselves.
Since it is an aura that is being viewed, the user won't spot specific physical characteristics pertaining to its owner, but, rather, a colored light form. This makes it hard for someone to observe and search through an empty environment, the aura of a location is much scarce and spread than a living being's, making it appear as a dark background.
Through this reading, the user can interpret an opponent's true intentions or even a person's hidden emotions. With that, detecting lies, empathizing, or seeing through someone's plans becomes very possible.
Some experienced users show the ability to discern the true strength of others, even in regards to physical combat.
Usage[]
Draco D. Damon's eye upon usage of this Haki.
Unlike Busoshoku and Haoshoku, with the pigmentation and ripple waves respectively, the indications that Kenbunshoku is being used are less notable. Whenever activated, the person's irises shift into a bright red tone, even leaving trails as they move, and, sometimes, the eyes themselves gain a small design change.
Intention Predicting[]
The opponent's intentions being sensed.
An ability that is intrinsically linked to empathy, the user of this power has the ability to detect the intentions of opponents, allowing them to predict the enemies' attacks at a basic level, such as the trajectory of their attacks and projectiles.
An user predicting his opponent's attacks.
This is the most commonly used form of Haki in combat, but it requires some training to be able to use it. Predicting someone's next move can become difficult when facing enemies who lack intention.
Strength Analysis[]
An ability that allows one to not only sense the presence of others in a large area, but also to tell how powerful they are, something extremely useful for tactical reconnaissance as well as finding allies or avoiding enemies. An experienced user is perfectly capable of determining the total number of enemies as well as their strength and haki levels. It is possible that a larger or stronger presence can consume that of smaller or weaker ones.
Emotion Empathy[]
- Main article: Kenbunshoku: Kyokan
This ability makes someone much more receptive to the feelings and emotions of others, allowing them to tell exactly what they are feeling inside, to know if they are lying and to unravel their plans, with a great emphasis on negative emotions, something that allows them to predict their intentions in the first place. Those with great emotional control can hide their true intentions from the enemy until it is too late for them to know what they are really thinking.
Future Vision[]
- Main article: Future Sight
When trained to absurd extends, Kenbunshoku users can see visages of the future,[3] regardless of their opponents showing any intent.[4] A person with this ability is unofficially known as a Foreteller (占者, Foreterā?).
Drawbacks[]
Similarly to Busoshoku Haki, Kenbunshoku takes usage of a person's spirit, therefore it is possible to overuse it, this will render them unable to use it for some time.
Furthermore, the user has to remain in a calm state of mind in order to properly use Kenbunshoku, with even experienced users falling prey to such a burden.[5] However, usage is maintained, just not as fierce.
When it comes to emotions and intentions, they can be hidden if someone has excellent emotional control, this makes the next movements and attacks much more difficult to read. As for presences, the smaller ones can end up being consumed by larger presences.
Using Kenbunshoku does not necessarily make someone faster. While an user does have the ability to anticipate the opponent's movements, they are dependent on their own speed to dodge or block any kind of attack.
Even the Foresight ability possesses its own weaknesses. The user can't see more than one future vision at a time, therefore, if they take any action in response to something they foresaw, they can't instantly see how the future will be altered. Furthermore, this ability offers visions from the user's stand-point.
Users[]
See also the associated category: Kenbunshoku Haki Users.
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References[]
- ↑ Jungle of Lackeys: Autumn uses her Devil Fruit and Haki together in order to observe the fight.
- ↑ Looming Bundle of Doom: Veno remembers as Bernard uses Haki to find the tree with the best quality.
- ↑ The Royal Wedding: Ravinger Terell sees visions of the future with his Kenbunshoku Haki and acts before it all happens.
- ↑ Wall of Silence: Reach sees the future of Damon aiming a punch at his face.
- ↑ Wall of Silence: Damon's transformation into an Oni disrupts Reach's future sight, allowing Ralph to land an attack.