Guide to the Eight Gates of Power

In addition to the tenketsu, the chakra circulatory system houses eight valves responsible for regulating the flow of chakra. The Hachimon or eight gates are located along the spine, the heart and in the ninja's head. It is possible to force the body to open these gates, which allows the ninja to release ten times the usual amount of power. Unfortunately such power comes at a price, as each subsequent gate is opened, the ninja increases the damage to their body and comes closer to death. For this reason gate opening has been deemed Kinjutsu. If all eight gates are opened, the ninja gains power that surpasses the Hokage at the cost of their own life. Also even if the ninja opens fewer gates, if they do not strike a finishing blow against their opponent, they will be severely weakened and very defenseless to a counter attack. It is also unclear whether the ninja has to open all the gates in order, of if they can open a later gate and bypass the previous ones.

[1] Kaimon (Opening Gate)
Releases the brains restraints allowing full power usage of the body's muscles. This is opened to prepare the body to use Omote Renge. This gate is located in the head.


[2] Kyuumon (Rest Gate)
Raises stamina and assists in recovery after being weakened. This gate is located in the head.


[3] Seimon (Life Gate)
Body enters Ura Renge phase, turning their body a shade of red. This gate is located along the spine.


[3] Seimon (Life Gate)
Body enters Ura Renge phase, turning their body a shade of red. This gate is located along the spine.


[4] Shoumon (Wound Gate)
Further increases speed and power, usage will begin to tear the body's muscles. This gate is located along the spine.


[6] Keimon (View Gate)
Further increases speed and power, body becomes able to use Asakujaku technique. This gate is located along the spine.


[7] Kyoumon (Wonder Gate)
Further increases speed and power. This gate is located along the spine.


[8] Shimon (Death Gate)
Further increases speed and power, body attains Kage-level power at the cost of their own life. This gate is located at the heart.