Sasuke x Hinata : Fourth Theory - Shinto Trinity
Scribble: The author reserves the right to modify this theory accordingly, depending on the recent events of Naruto manga and/or for purely theoretical development. Please be guided that this is only a theory and not a fact. The Uchiha Sharingan is symbolized by the mitsu-domoe. Also known as the fire-wheel (interlocked flames), this symbol is similar to the Taoist taijitu symbol of yin yang, representing the interdependence of heaven, earth and mankind. Source: www.alljapankarate.com The mitsu-domoe is common in Japanese culture. They can be found on taiko drums, at the roofs of temples and shrines, martial arts dojos, and are even used as family crest. The symbol is specially regarded by the City of Okinawa, where a story tells of the sacrifice of three Okinawans/Ryukyuans who were boiled to death - thus, the swirling pattern. In this theory, however, the mitsu-domoe will be particularly identified with the Shinto Trinity. Source: www.en.wikipedia.org From the Japanese creation myth, the god Izanagi ascended from the underworld where his wife Izanami is forever trapped. He underwent purification by washing himself and brought forth the creation of other gods. The three kami (god) of utmost significance were created after he washed his face: Amaterasu, the sun goddess and ruler of the heavens – born from the left eye; Tsukuyomi, the moon god and ruler of the night - born from the right eye; Susanoo, the storm god and ruler of the seas – born from the nose. Amaterasu – goddess of the sun and ruler of the heavens Sasuke has obtained a Mangekyou Sharingan (from Itachi) that has the ability to perform Amaterasu, a technique that creates black flames and burn about anything in it's path. Indirectly, this is consistent with Sasuke's representation of yang (symbolizes day and sun). The feast of Amaterasu is celebrated twice in Japan. The first celebration is held every 17th of July – 6 days prior to Sasuke's birthday (23 July). Source: www.en.wikipedia.org Japanese myth tells the story of the rivalry between Amaterasu and her brother Susanoo, god of storms and ruler of the seas. One heated fit lead to the death of one of Amaterasu's attendants. This action drove Amaterasu to the cave Iwayado, obscuring light and leaving the world in darkness. The goddess Ama-no-Uzume set a plan and drew Amaterasu out, once again illuminating the world. This event, Amaterasu's coming out of the cave, is celebrated every 21st of December – 6 days prior to Hinata's birthday (27 December). In the Naruto manga chapter 297, the Hinata cover says: "She sets out for the sun, its guiding light her beacon." Hinata just may be the light to Sasuke's darkness (and the name pun is not intended here). According to tradition, the Ama-no-Iwato shrine in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture* is said to be the location of Iwayado, the cave where Amaterasu hid. Sources, L to R: www.en.wikipedia.org ; www.geocities.jp *Miyazaki Prefecture is formerly known as Hyuga Province. Tsukuyomi – god of the moon and ruler of the night Sasuke's basic Sharingan is strong enough to counter Tsukuyomi, a Mangekyou Sharingan technique that has the ability to trap an opponent in an illusion under the control of the user. Hinata's represenation of yin (symbolizes night and moon). Susanoo – god of the storms and ruler of the seas Susanoo may be epitomized by Sasuke and Kushinada-hime by Hinata. - Susanoo wielded the Kusanagi, that of which he obtained by defeating Yamato no Orochi. Sasuke has his own as well, that of which he obtained by being an apprentice of Orochimaru; - From the heavens, Susanoo descended to Izumo where he saved his future wife, Kushinada-hime, a rice paddy princess. Note that Otogakure no Sato (Hidden Village of Sound) is located in the Country of Rice Fields. Susanoo's strong rivalry against Amaterasu ended in his banishment from the heavens. Upon his descent to Izumo (present-day Shimane Prefecture), he met a weeping couple. The old couple explained that they have eight daughters, seven of which have been devoured by Yamato no Orochi, and that the eighth daughter, Kushinada-hime, a rice paddy princess, is next. After realizing the couple's relation to Amaterasu, Susanoo offered assistance and agreed to kill Orochi in exchange for Kushinada-hime's hand in marriage. With the aid of sake, Susanoo decapitated the many heads of Orochi. From one of his tails, Susanoo obtained a sword, later known as the Kusanagi. This sword was later offered to Amaterasu as gift of reconciliation. - Hyuga means to the sun. The first names of the known clan members – with the exception of a few – are of or related to the sun. Hinata, in particular, means a sunny place. Kushinada-hime is a rice paddy princess. - Hinata can also mean princess (hina) rice field (ta) and she is a clan heir. Kushinada-hime is written as 櫛名田比売. - The kanji 田 actually corresponds to ta, which means that 櫛名田比売 can be read as Kushinata-hime. In Japanese , a word starting with the letter t is changed to d when a suffix ending in a vowel is added. Example: Chi (Thousand) + Tori (bird/s) = Chidori. Conversely: Kushinada = Kushina + ta . Based on the above speculations, Sasuke and Hinata may both be associated to the Shinto Trinity. The difference so far, is that Sasuke's conjunction is distinct (through his bloodline limit and possible portrayal) while Hinata's conjunction is subtle (through underlying mythology). Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot. Last edited on: 30 April 2008. Reason: Update.

Okay, so I believe Amaterasu and/or Kushinada is Hinata(in the theory)? But, who is Susanoo and Tsukiyomi? I know that Sasuke and Itachi(perhaps even Neji) can fit in the role of Susanoo and/or Tsukiyomi, but which ones exactly? (If my question doesn't make sense, it's ok, lol)

The theory actually attempts to relate both Sasuke and Hinata to the Shinto Trinity - Amaterasu, Tsukiyomi and Susanoo. But if it's possible portrayal, Sasuke may be Susanoo (mentioned in the first part of the theory) and Hinata may be Kushinada-hime (mentioned in the second part).

You're not stupid. I'm no good in explaining that's why I appreciate it when people ask because it helps me see my shortcomings :wink:

Amaterasu, the sun goddess and ruler of the heavens – born from the left eye I recently found something regarding the left eye: Apparently, the left eye is associated with females or something :? If I can find the site again, I'll add more to that

Warning: Chapter 392 Spoilers! A comparison between Sasuke and Itachi's Susanoo. Susanoo in mythology. - god of storms and seas - Katana: Kusanagi obtained from Yamata no Orochi ? Sasuke ? - unleashes the lightning jutsu Kirin under stormy skies - Katana: Kusanagi obtained from Orochimaru ? Itachi ? - unleashes Susanoo when the skies begin to clear - Katana: Sakegari, which pierced Orochimaru and sealed him inside what appears to be a sake gourd. This katana shares the same symbolism as the Kusanagi but is fictionally considered as its ultimate counter. This theory postulates that Sasuke personifies Susanoo. Based on the above comparisons, this is still consistent so far. NOTES 'Itachi Susanoo' was used to finally seal the suppressed Orochimaru within Sasuke. However, another Orochimaru is also being revived by Kabuto which may be the counterpart of 'Sasuke Susanoo'. Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

Warning: Chapter 394 Spoilers! Sasuke is more likely to portray Susanoo for reasons already mentioned. ? Itachi portrays Amaterasu ? - strong rivalry against Sasuke (Susanoo) - unleashes jutsu under sunny skies. Amaterasu is goddess of the sun. In the last chapter, note that after Itachi passed out/died (?), the once clear skies transformed back to stormy clouds. - Mythologically, Amaterasu came out from hiding and saw her reflection in Yata no Kagami, which was hung with Yasakani no Magatama. Itachi's Susanoo jutsu carried both treasures, Yata no Kagami used as shield and Yasakani no Magatama as his earring/s. - Amaterasu is Itachi's only jutsu that was not 'matched' by his younger brother. Tsukuyomi's genjutsu was easily countered by Sasuke. The Sakegari of the Susanoo is counter to Sasuke's Kusanagi. - In genjutsu, Itachi was also seen to transform into multiple crows. This may refer to Amaterasu's Jungle Crow pet, Yatagarasu. Yatagarasu is usually depicted in art to have three legs but no record of this has been said in the Japanese Records of Ancient Matters. NOTES Yata no Kagami is speculated to reflect one's soul. Did Itachi - at the last moment - showed he had always been the niisan Sasuke looked up to by poking his forehead instead? Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot. Last edited on: 29 April 2008. Reason: Yatagarasu update.

Amaterasu (Itachi) and Susanoo (Sasuke) were both siblings, and have constantly rivaled the other? Leaving Hinata as Kushinada-hime? Who portrays Ama-no-Uzume in relation to Amaterasu? And would the death of Amaterasu's attendant be in parallelism to Shisui who was told to watch over Itachi? Please straighten this out to me. :? I suck at understanding mythology/history. Brief explanation is enough.

Sasuke, Hinata and Itachi (as Amaterasu) Warning: Chapter 396 Spoilers! Among techniques of the Mangekyou Sharingan, it is Amaterasu that has been transferred from Itachi to Sasuke. There is also another way of looking at the line of manga chapter 297 where Hinata is a cover (slight difference in translations may occur): Guided by the golden light, now she steps into the sun! The golden light and the sun may pertain to the sun goddess Amaterasu, post-theory speculated as a possible portrayal of Itachi. After Tobi and Zetsu left Team Konoha, Hinata used her Byakugan and spotted Itachi's Amaterasu (albeit the flames are black and not golden) which was where Sasuke may also be located. She also did step into the sun, only after Yamato’s winding fissure paved the way. Based on the theory, the feast of Amaterasu is celebrated twice: July 17, six days before Sasuke’s birthday; and December 21, six days before Hinata’s birthday. This specifically celebrates the coming out of the cave of Amaterasu. Similarly, upcoming chapters are set to reveal the truth behind Uchiha Itachi. Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot. Last edited on: 30 April 2008. Reason: Postscript.

Based on recent theoretical speculations, Susanoo – Sasuke Amaterasu – Itachi Tsukuyomi – ? ? Tobi/Madara portrays Tsukuyomi ? - manga chapter 363 shows Tobi giving orders to Pein, which may seem that Tobi is the true leader of Akatsuki. Akatsuki literally means daybreak. However, it can actually also mean red (aka) moon (tsuki). The red moon is evident in one of the most powerful genjutsu of the Mangekyou Sharingan, appropriately named Tsukuyomi, where it appears in the skies of the illusion, casting a red light. - The Shinto kami Tsukuyomi was born from Izanagi’s right eye. Note that Tobi/Madara’s only visible eye is his right. - Amaterasu versus Tsukuyomi Contrary to Tsukuyomi, Amaterasu was born from Izanagi’s left eye. Amaterasu used to live together with Tsukuyomi but was extremely angered when Tsukuyomi killed another kami. Such event henceforth separated night from day. Manga chapter 397 depicted how Sasuke’s Amaterasu (left eye, from Itachi’s Mangekyou Sharingan) activated when Tobi/Madara (right eye or himself as speculated, Tsukuyomi) started to remove his mask. Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

Alternative Outlook From the original theory, this is how Tsukuyomi may be indirectly associated to Sasuke and Hinata. ... Tsukuyomi – god of the moon and ruler of the night Sasuke's basic Sharingan is strong enough to counter Tsukuyomi's genjutsu. Hinata's represenation of yin (symbolizes night and moon)... Hinata, Sasuke and Tobi/Madara (as Tsukuyomi) A yin yang metaphor may be depicted in the latest chapters of the manga. Among the techniques of the Mangekyou Sharingan, it is only Tsukuyomi that Sasuke can overcome on his own. During the confrontation of Tobi/Madara against Team Konoha, it is noticeable that only Hinata amongst the original members of Team 8 who did not fight head-on with Tobi/Madara. * Where yin (Hinata) is overwhelmed, yang (Sasuke) overcomes. Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot.

For lilmissf-ingsunshine, who was inquisitive of Hinata's recent panels. Another possible common factor between Sasuke and Hinata in recent chapters is emphasis of the left eye. Amaterasu is born from the left eye. And as previously stated, Sasuke and Hinata may be associated to the sun goddess through: - actual feasts; and - fictionally, Itachi's technique. * Hinata's left eye (Byakugan-activated) has been emphasized three times to date since the attempt to retrieve Sasuke. Incidentally, all three occasions involved those who may be associated to Sasuke through this theory as well: 1. Kabuto/Orochimaru - as Yamata no Orochi in the myth of Susanoo 2. Tobi/Madara - postulated to portray Tsukuyomi 3. Itachi's jutsu - named after Amaterasu Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot. Last edited on: 30 May 2008. Reason: Replacement of large image.

Warning: Chapter 401 Spoilers! The last chapter depicted Sasuke as standing amidst crashing waves. This may again possibly pertain to his portrayal of Susanoo, the god of storms and seas. Disclaimers Naruto is a property of Kishimoto Masashi. Manga published by Shueisha. Anime produced by Studio Pierrot.