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Itachi, Sasuke, Madara's Sharingan and Danzo's "Sharingan" eyes have the
"standard" Mangekyou abilities of Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, Susanoo, Izanagi and
Izanami. (Granted not all of them have used all the abilities.)

However, Shisui and Obito's sharingan have unique Mangekyou abilities
(Komoamatsukami and Kamui respectively). Why do some Sharingan eyes come with
unique abilities? Do they get these abilities in lieu of the standard
abilities or in addition to them?

Obito has always used Kamui and never been shown using the standard abilities,
with _his_ Sharingan (he once used Izanagi with a transplanted Sharingan),
which makes me wonder if the special abilities are in lieu of the standard
ones.


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Why do some Sharingan eyes have unique Mangekyou abilities?


Each Mangekyo is given a different eye pattern, and a different ability.
_Mangekyo_ literally translates to _kaleidoscope_ , where each time you look
you see a different, symmetric shape.

  * Itachi had access to Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi
  * Sasuke used Amaterasu and Kagutsuchi, which allowed him to shape and control his Amaterasu
  * Obito has Kamui. Obito also uses "throw-away" Sharingan eyes for Izanagi.
  * Shisui has a different one, the Kotoamatsukami.
  * Madara's ,Izuna's, and Indra's eye techniques were not revealed. 
  * Kakashi has Kamui as well, since it's technically Obito's eye.
  * Danzo can use Shisui's Kotoamatsukami, since he has his eye. It's unknown if he can also any other Mangekyo Sharingan abilities with it (like Amaterasu or Tsukuyomi).

### Also

  * Susano'o is achieved once you control both of the techniques in your eyes, regardless of what they are. That's the reason Kakashi (And Obito) for instance cannot ever achieve a Susano'o individually, but could when 

> Obito's spirit possessed Kakashi and gave him both Mangekyo Sharingan

Which technique you gain isn't "predetermined". You cannot discern it before
you gain the Mangekyo and it seems to be random, however it may be linked to
an individual's personality and skill set - Itachi was incredibly skilled with
Genjutsu, and gained the Tsukuyomi. Sasuke was shown to be very skilled with
Fire Release jutsu and for much of the anime had a burning hatred inside of
him, which may be why he gained incredible control over his Amaterasu. This is
pure speculation however.

Many people have been speculating that Madara had to have the Tsukuyomi due to
his use of Genjutsu on Oonoki, however all Sharingan users, whether or not
they have the Mangekyo, can cast Genjutsu simply via eye-contact. The strength
of this varies with the strength of the user, but with how powerful Madara is,
his Genjutsu: Sharingan approaching Tsukuyomi levels of strength would not be
unreasonable.

Additionally, Izanagi and Izanami are both jutsu that can be used by simple
Sharingan users, without need of a Mangekyo or Senju DNA.

Ref: <http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Sharingan> ,
<http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Mangeky%C5%8D_Sharingan>


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To perform Izanagi and Izanami, only a regular Sharingan is required (although
Izanagi is further perfected when used in combination with Senjuu cells or
genes).

Susano'o is "the strength of the tempestuous force that resides only within
those of have mastered"1:

  * Amaterasu, "representing the light of the material world"1.
  * Tsukuyomi, "the nightmare realm, representing the world of the mind and darkness"1.

This means that any shinobi known to have used Susano'o, must have have
mastered both Amaterasu (with his right eye) and Tsukuyomi (with his left eye)
beforehand. Given this, unlike what [Madara's
answer](https://anime.stackexchange.com/a/848/49) suggests, the latter two
techniques are not unique to Itachi and Sasuke, since Uchiha Madara has been
seen to use the Susano'o. This means that, although it remains yet to be seen,
he _must have_ mastered Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi before.

As for the origin of the more "particular" Mangekyou abilities, there seems to
be no reliable source from which one can take conclusions. However, one can
speculate:

  * They can be some sort of mutations. Shisui's Kotoamatsukami seems to be _unique to him_ , not rare, which could mean that he had some particularity that allowed him to develop this technique. 
  * Obito's Kamui may have developped due to the fact that the eyes were "separated" (one with him and the other with Kakashi). As the series develops, we see that the jutsu is the same, but has some particularities depending on which eye uses it. This could mean that each of the users (Obito and Kakashi) may have somehow adapted the technique, or that Kakashi's technique is much weaker and has more downsides due to the fact that he is not an Uchiha. 
  * Still regarding Kamui, the databook states that "with proficiency, it becomes a frightening jutsu that can suck a person whole into another world." My interpretation of this (especially the "with proficiency" part) is that with enough proficiency, **Kakashi** can master this frightening technique. However, the [Naruto Wiki page on Kamui](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Kamui#Trivia) seems to interpret this as: with enough proficiency, **any Mangekyou Sharingan user** can master this frightening technique. 
  * As for whether these "special" techniques are presented as a plus or as a substitute to the "basic Mangekyou techniques", there is also no information. But, given the fact that we never saw either Kakashi or Obito using any of the "basic techniques", I think it is relatively safe to assume that they are present _in lieu_ of them. 

* * *

1[Naruto: The Official Character Databook](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Naruto-
Official-Character-Data-
Book/dp/1421541254/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362417911&sr=8-1)


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Madara also can also use Tsukuyomi as his objective is to use infinite
tsukuyomi which would only be possible if he possesses Tsukuyomi.

Maybe he could also use Amaterasu? That's why he could pull off his Susano'o.
So, these three abilities (At least two) seem to be possessed by all Mangekyō
users granted they have awoken them.

Maybe Shisui, Obito and Kakashi discover their unique abilities before these
three. Hence, it can be deduced that either most Mangekyō have the same
abilities and due to some unknown reasons some also have a special one.

Or it could be that Madara's, Sasuke's, and Itachi's unique Mangekyō abilities
have yet to be shown. Or Kishi is just mad. Or maybe I am?


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Honestly, I'd venture to guess that Tsukiyomi, Amaterasu, and Susanoo are a
set of techniques that rarely occur among the Uchiha. Madara was famed for the
use of the techniques, I suppose. Following this, it has been said that Itachi
and Sasuke are far more than _average_ , _normal_ , or _standard_ Uchiha, they
seem to be exceptional Shinobi, even by Uchiha "standards". This may be partly
because of their _unique_ Sharingan, being able to access the Trifecta Tsuki-
Amate-Susa combination. We, the fans, see this Trifecta as being the _norm_
for Sharingan, when in fact they are likely a rarity among the Uchiha clan.


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Consider this as a spoiler if you haven't found out yet.

Madara performed Tsukuyomi on Raikage on the episode he revealed his perfect
Susanoo. The manga also mentioned that Madara gave his left eye to Nagato
without him knowing, which was later taken by Obito. However, he had a spare
left eye possibly, and yet not a right since he said he could take Obito's if
Obito dies. Although Madara was reanimated with a fake right eye, it is still
possible for him to use his Susanoo. A similar case would be where the
Jinchuriki were reanimated with their Kyubi, even though the Akatsuki
extracted the Kyubi from them before death. Once an Uchiha activate their
trump card Susanoo, they can even use it while blind. So as long as they
awakened Susanoo before death, they can be reanimated with it, but since it's
fake, he probably couldn't unlock its true power of Amaterasu.


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Following the manga, susanoo is only achieved by those who can use both,
tsukuyomi and amatarasu. Japanese folk lore provides further insight to this
because the three "techniques" are named after 3 "gods" who are siblings. We
can infer that madara can use amatarasu since he is seen using both susanoo
and tsukuyomi. On a side note, either purposely or through error, itachi is
shown using susanoo without his mangekyo sharingan active, and madara is shown
using it while using the rennegan. This leads me to believe that susanoo can
be used at any time without the sharingan being active as long as amatarasu
and tsukuyomi can be used. Further, an above answer suggests that obito's
kamui is the only ability of his mangekyo sharingan. However, due to his
attempt to use eye of the moon without madara, I think it's also safe to
assume he can also use tsukuyomi. Should be noted however, the ten tails is
NEEDED to complete the jutsu, and ITS eye is reflected on the moon, not the
user, which could mean infinite tsukuyomi could be a seperate jutsu only
usable by the ten tails and it's jinchiriki. Also should be noted obito used a
small scale version of this technique in one of the movies, which drew naruto
and Sakura into another "dream world". A small orb was present during the
casting, which could lead to it being an entirely seperate, although similarly
named, technique.

Unfortunately though, with the information we have, there is currently no
definitive answer to weither or not there are an actual set of techniques
possible for all sharingan users to unlock, or if the abilities between
sharingan users themselves are unique.

We do have manga quotes stating that madara itachi and sasuke are exceptional
among their kin, and we know they all can use amatarasu tsukuyomi and because
of that susanoo. We also have manga quotes that say these techniques are rare
within their clan. It is the lack of uchiha that make the techniques seem like
the "norm" Because 3 of the 5 uchiha who's techniques are known to us are the
previously mentioned set. I'll save my issues with probability and chance lol.

Also, clearing up an above answer, madara was reanimated (edo tensai) with
both eyes and in his "prime". Meaning all the techniques he had aquired during
his lifetime would be able to be employed, including his aquiring hashiramas
cells, and rennegan despite his aquiring the later on his deathbed. It was on
his deathbed prior to his meeting obito, that transplanted BOTH of his
rennegan eyes to nagato, and began to set his eye of moon plan into action. It
was with the help of obito and black zetsu (madara's will) that the would
influence nagato into his actions during the sage arc, and would bring to
fruition the seemingly foiled plan. When the jinchiriki were captured and had
their respective tailed beasts pulled from them, they died (exception garaa
who died and was revived). They were reanimated (edo tensai) and reinfused
with the tailed beast chakra, while the beasts themselves seemed to be sealed
in the gedo statue, despite the former jinchiriki being able to use full beast
transformations. Apparent from son goku being freed from the chakra rods
embedded in him, but still being sealed in the statue, and proven at the
dismissal of the edo tensai and the jinchiriki with no effect of the beasts
themselves.

Finally, when madara is brought back into his real life body, he has NO EYES,
until zetsu recovers the rennegan obito was using which was originally
madara's.


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Sharingan is activated by emotional distress as recently explained by the edo
tensei hokages. Chakra from the brain hat is reflected in the eyes. My guess
is intelligence and the level of emotional distress contributes to an ability.
Something of note, Kishi loves his bloodline abilities and clan related
abilitites. Iwould not be surprised if a bloodline plays a role in sharingan
abilities. Recently it is mentioned that Sasuke resembles Madara's brother...


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From the beginning the Mangekyou is seen as a mutation, mutations can have
rarer mutations added unto themselves.

Itachi was always known for mastery of Genjutsu so he was better with
Tsukuyomi even though he could also use Amaterasu. So his eyes are attuned to
that. Sasuke on the other hand was better with Fire Style jutsu, thusly
becoming more acquainted with Amaterasu. So his eyes are attuned to fire
control.

Madara, being the first Uchiha to awaken the Mangekyou mastered both on his
own as well. Because he's.. Madara. It is fair to assume, however that his
brother was attuned to Genjustsu while he was attuned to fire(since he's known
for his use of Amaterasu) and when he got his brother's eyes he gained better
control over both.

Given the limited evidence we have we can only assume that Tsukuyomi,
Amaterasu and Susano'o are the norm but rarer mutations do exist.

Obito and Shisui have their own special abilities, they're unable to use the
other abilities but they have their own unique ones, their own mutations.
Obito is the stranger case because his eyes have their own unique quirk to
Kamui. Kakashi's can be used to teleport things outside of himself while
Obito's can be used on himself. This is probably because they were meant to be
together. If Obito had both his eyes he'd be invincible pretty much. His
abilities were created to complement each other.


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spoilers they have unique sharingan abilities because people are unique.

and to the guy who said that madara only transplanted his right eye to nagato.
No HE DID NOT he transplanted both eyes to Nagato when Nagato was so young he
did not remember it.. he then used replacement eyes that he got from someone
else. thats why nagato had both eyes. he had the sharingan and Rinnegan while
in Edo Tensei mode because the Edo Tensei brings a person back in there living
form. when he was revived with Rinne Tensei he had no eyes because 1 eye was
in nagato and the other was in Obito and the reason he could use susanoo still
was because susanoo is a spiritual ethereal creature made of pure chakra
summoned by a sharingan user who has has mastered a unique mangekyou sharingan
ability in each eye

and for the guy who wandered how he could use susanoo while he had his
Rinnegan active its easy. he awakened the Rinnegan naturally(albeit in a
cheating manner) so his eyes evolved from pure EMS to an to the Rinnegan the
completed Rinnegan has the full power of both sharingan and Rinnegan the
reason is because the sages son Indra inherited his eyes in the form of the
sharingan(because the Sharingan actually predates the Rinnegan and was one of
2 dojutsu the sages mom had(byakugan and Sharingan)


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The normal abilities of the Mangekyou Sharingan are Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi.
However, there are not many Mangekyou sharigan users. If the user are skilled
in genjutsu the user will eventually be able to use the Tsukuyomi better. For
example Itachi was skilled in Tsukuyomi and that's why he can use it so well.
Shisui was the best in genjutsu before attaining the Mangekyou sharingan so
when he got the MS, he enhanced the genjutsu, forming Kotoamatsukami. Sasuke
cannot use the Tsukuyomi as well as Itachi, but Itachi implanted his already
skilled use of Amaterasu in Sasuke, so that's why Sasuke could use Amaterasu
so well.

When Obito gained his Mangekyou sharingan he somehow gained his own special
power called Kamui. His left eye is what Kakashi has and it's a long range
power, whereas Obito's left eye is short range.

When the Mangekyou sharingan user can use the powers of the 2 eyes they may
unlock the Susanno. Shisui's Kotoamatsukami used his two eyes; that's why he
can use Susanno also.

Hoped this helped!


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The abilities of the eyes are determined by the users skill and there own
training. Amaterasu was given to Sasuke by Itachi and in his other eye he
implanted blaze control so that he could incorporate Amaterasu into has
chidori and as an example Sasuke was able to use part of Susano'o before he
had blaze control and Amaterasu.

And to clear something up the user does not have to have Amaterasu or
Tsukuyomi, they only have to master the two abilities that they chose to
implant into there eyes through concentration and training which is shown when
Kakashi uses Susano'o


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