Honnō

Instinct (本能, Honnō) is a highly unique technique that functions almost like a state of being. It revolves around the principle of temporarily letting go of rational thought in exchange for following a person's instinct. In essence, Honnō is the materialization of one's Killing Intent throughout their body, movements and thoughts. Their only thoughts are survival and victory at that point, despite the consequences of the actions taken. However, this is only during the "awakening" of this state, where an individual, at the brink of life and death, succumbs to their "inner being" and proceeds to temporarily lose all train of thought. Following the mastery of this state of being, an individual may integrate the principles of Honnō into their overall fighting style. Their movements become augmented significantly. While logical thought may enhance this process, the user's primary focus becomes survival, despite the short-term consequences of any action. Their evasive actions are much more fluid, their attacks are fierce but tempered and their concentration is unparalleled. However, despite this, Honnō is a state of being awoken only by select individuals and can only be mastered as a usable skill with decades of training or supervision from one who has awakened and tamed it themselves.

Those who have mastered Honnō show it in its one true form. Its use is obvious to those around the user, as their chakra moves through their body with such incredible velocity that it begins leaking through the eyes in long, thin streams that look almost like electricity.