<p>The Sharingan itself originated from the Ten Tails, he had what I like to call a "Sharinnegan", a Rinngean rippled eye, with Sharingan marks on each ripple.</p>

<p>The Sage of Six Paths inherited that power when he became the Ten Tails' Jinchuuriki, which was then genetically passed to his eldest son.</p>

<p>From my understanding, Sharingan is considered the Yin, while the Senju vitality and life force is considered the Yang. They are two halfs of the same whole, which is why a combination of the two can achieve the ultimate power.</p>

<p>Aside from that, "normal" elemental Kekkei Genkai is the result of a specific bloodline being born with <em>two</em> (or more in some cases) elements. This results easy manipulation and fusion of both elements, into the new Kekkei Genkai. These were probably learned/created early in the bloodline, and then taught to new members when they came of age.</p>

<p>There are also other Kekkei Genkai, like Kimimaro's bone jutsu, and Suigetsu liquefaction jutsu. These aren't explained in much detail, but they are probably some sort of genetic mutation which enabled their chakra to preform these techniques. Because it's a genetic mutation, only those bloodline members can use it.</p>

<p>There were expirments in Kekkei Genkai transfer and the results were inconclousive. It was seen that the Sharingan and even the Rinnegan can be succesfully transplanted and operated in the new host quite easily. However, when Orochimaru attempted to transplant Hashirama's cells into newborns, only one out of fifty survived and accepted the cells.</p>

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Madara's Ghost
<p>It seems that the first Kekkei Genkai was the rinnegan of Rikudo Sennin. Because he was the first ninja, I don't think that the Kekkei Genkai was an experiment, he literally "just had it".</p>

<p>Other Kekkai Genkais like the Sharingan are mutations of Kekkei Genkais (compare JNat's answer).</p>

<p>Maybe combinations (like Hakus Hyoton) are just mutations, suddenly appearing somewhere in the world.</p>

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I think Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku would also be a good example of something that "suddenly appeared" and is possessed by just a single person.
SingerOfTheFall
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I think you are wrong regarding Kimimaro. [Kimimaro](http://www.leafninja.com/biographies-K.php#Kimimaro) belonged to the [Kaguya clan](http://www.leafninja.com/clans.php) who possessed the [Kekkei Genkai](http://www.leafninja.com/kekkei.php) that allowed them to manipulate their bone structure. This ability is called Shikotsu Myaku (Corpse Bone Pathways).
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looper
<p>I think they just appear.  The reason why I say that is because of Kimimaro.  Kimimaro came from a clan where no one had his kekkai genkai.  (It was so vicious that his own tribe was afraid of him.)</p>

<p>His kekkai genkai just appeared.  It's probably how most kekkai genkai appeared.  I can't imagine someone "came up" with the Byakkugan or the Rinnegan.  They're just genetic, like being really tall or really smart.  They just are genetic combinations that run in bloodlines.</p>

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In chapter 217, page 4, Kimimaro says, when talking about his Kekkei Genkai: "...The Kaguya clan... Now it's my ability alone.", which seems to suggest that it wasn't his alone before. Also, [Naruto Wiki's page on the Kaguya clan](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Kaguya_clan) says that, although only a select few members of the clan posses the ability, Kimimaro was one of them (and the most talented).
JNat
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"The ability seems to be rare amongst the clan members, as Kimimaro is the only known user even prior to his clan being eradicated." Kimimaro is the only known user.  [link](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Shikotsumyaku)
Curtis Sumpter
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Ok, but the line in chapter 217 seems to suggest that there had been other users before him, despite being indeed rare.
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Curtis Sumpter
<p>Kekkei Genkai is not something that is solely related to a technique, it is something that limits the other users to use the same technique to its full potential. We can say that it is the affinity of a clan to do the technique better and to improve it to further extent. You could use a Kekkei Genkai, but it will not be as strong and effective as it would be when done by a member of that particular clan" Kakashi had a sharingan but could not defeat Itachi as he did not possess Kekkei Genkai.</p>

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<p><strong>Sharingan:</strong><br>
I'm guessing this would've appeared naturally, as with other Doujutsu (Byakugan and Rinnegan). Legend has it that these clans descended from the Rikudou's eldest son, who received his father's "eyes": his powerful chakra and spiritual energy.</p>

<p><strong>Kekkei Genkai Ninjutsu:</strong><br>
I think these were developed by ninja who possessed special abilities and chakra nature affiliations. They were, later on, passed down on the next generations. According to this <a href="http://www.leafninja.com/kekkei.php" rel="noreferrer">Leaf Ninja</a>'s page, they are creations indeed.</p>

<p><strong>Potential Bloodlines and Genetic Advantages:</strong><br>
There are also Potential Bloodlines and Genetic Advantages, which also seem to be passable down onto the next generation, such as Suigetsu's and Mangetsu's body, which is unique to them and gives them a genetic advantage (I think these could've been the basis for the development of some Kekkei Genkai in the early stages of clans, though not in Suigetsu's and Mangetsu's case). I don't think they are considered Kekkei Genkai, but they could've been linked in early stages of development of a clan's special technique. I found out about these in <a href="http://www.leafninja.com/potential-bloodlines.php" rel="noreferrer">this Leaf Ninja's page</a>.</p>

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JNat
<p>In Naruto there is a group of abilities called Kekkei Genkai (血継限界). They are told to be "genetic" abilities which are (usually) passed down genetically within specific clans. </p>

<p>Notably, the eye techniques (Dōjutsu, 瞳術), such as sharingan, are also a subset of those.</p>

<p>How did those abilities first appear? Did they appear naturally, or were they made on purpose as a result of experiments? </p>

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Where do Kekkei Genkai abilities (genetic abilities) originate from?
# Where do Kekkei Genkai abilities (genetic abilities) originate from?
Posted by: username_0 on 2012-12-13
In Naruto there is a group of abilities called Kekkei Genkai (血継限界). They are told to be "genetic" abilities which are (usually) passed down genetically within specific clans.

Notably, the eye techniques (Dōjutsu, 瞳術), such as sharingan, are also a subset of those.

How did those abilities first appear? Did they appear naturally, or were they made on purpose as a result of experiments?
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### Answer by username_3 on 2012-12-13. Score: 6 | Accepted answer
**Sharingan:**  
I'm guessing this would've appeared naturally, as with other Doujutsu (Byakugan and Rinnegan). Legend has it that these clans descended from the Rikudou's eldest son, who received his father's "eyes": his powerful chakra and spiritual energy.

**Kekkei Genkai Ninjutsu:**  
I think these were developed by ninja who possessed special abilities and chakra nature affiliations. They were, later on, passed down on the next generations. According to this [Leaf Ninja](http://www.leafninja.com/kekkei.php)'s page, they are creations indeed.

**Potential Bloodlines and Genetic Advantages:**  
There are also Potential Bloodlines and Genetic Advantages, which also seem to be passable down onto the next generation, such as Suigetsu's and Mangetsu's body, which is unique to them and gives them a genetic advantage (I think these could've been the basis for the development of some Kekkei Genkai in the early stages of clans, though not in Suigetsu's and Mangetsu's case). I don't think they are considered Kekkei Genkai, but they could've been linked in early stages of development of a clan's special technique. I found out about these in [this Leaf Ninja's page](http://www.leafninja.com/potential-bloodlines.php).
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### Answer by username_1 on 2012-12-13. Score: 3
The Sharingan itself originated from the Ten Tails, he had what I like to call a "Sharinnegan", a Rinngean rippled eye, with Sharingan marks on each ripple.

The Sage of Six Paths inherited that power when he became the Ten Tails' Jinchuuriki, which was then genetically passed to his eldest son.

From my understanding, Sharingan is considered the Yin, while the Senju vitality and life force is considered the Yang. They are two halfs of the same whole, which is why a combination of the two can achieve the ultimate power.

Aside from that, "normal" elemental Kekkei Genkai is the result of a specific bloodline being born with *two* (or more in some cases) elements. This results easy manipulation and fusion of both elements, into the new Kekkei Genkai. These were probably learned/created early in the bloodline, and then taught to new members when they came of age.

There are also other Kekkei Genkai, like Kimimaro's bone jutsu, and Suigetsu liquefaction jutsu. These aren't explained in much detail, but they are probably some sort of genetic mutation which enabled their chakra to preform these techniques. Because it's a genetic mutation, only those bloodline members can use it.

There were expirments in Kekkei Genkai transfer and the results were inconclousive. It was seen that the Sharingan and even the Rinnegan can be succesfully transplanted and operated in the new host quite easily. However, when Orochimaru attempted to transplant Hashirama's cells into newborns, only one out of fifty survived and accepted the cells.
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### Answer by username_2 on 2012-12-13. Score: 2
It seems that the first Kekkei Genkai was the rinnegan of Rikudo Sennin. Because he was the first ninja, I don't think that the Kekkei Genkai was an experiment, he literally "just had it".

Other Kekkai Genkais like the Sharingan are mutations of Kekkei Genkais (compare JNat's answer).

Maybe combinations (like Hakus Hyoton) are just mutations, suddenly appearing somewhere in the world.
> **Comments:**
> **username_0** (2012-12-13): I think Kimimaro's Shikotsumyaku would also be a good example of something that "suddenly appeared" and is possessed by just a single person.  
> **username_3** (2012-12-13): I think you are wrong regarding Kimimaro. [Kimimaro](http://www.leafninja.com/biographies-K.php#Kimimaro) belonged to the [Kaguya clan](http://www.leafninja.com/clans.php) who possessed the [Kekkei Genkai](http://www.leafninja.com/kekkei.php) that allowed them to manipulate their bone structure. This ability is called Shikotsu Myaku (Corpse Bone Pathways).  
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### Answer by username_4 on 2013-01-16. Score: 0
I think they just appear. The reason why I say that is because of Kimimaro. Kimimaro came from a clan where no one had his kekkai genkai. (It was so vicious that his own tribe was afraid of him.)

His kekkai genkai just appeared. It's probably how most kekkai genkai appeared. I can't imagine someone "came up" with the Byakkugan or the Rinnegan. They're just genetic, like being really tall or really smart. They just are genetic combinations that run in bloodlines.
> **Comments:**
> **username_3** (2013-01-16): In chapter 217, page 4, Kimimaro says, when talking about his Kekkei Genkai: "...The Kaguya clan... Now it's my ability alone.", which seems to suggest that it wasn't his alone before. Also, [Naruto Wiki's page on the Kaguya clan](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Kaguya_clan) says that, although only a select few members of the clan posses the ability, Kimimaro was one of them (and the most talented).  
> **username_4** (2013-01-16): "The ability seems to be rare amongst the clan members, as Kimimaro is the only known user even prior to his clan being eradicated." Kimimaro is the only known user.  [link](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Shikotsumyaku)  
> **username_3** (2013-01-16): Ok, but the line in chapter 217 seems to suggest that there had been other users before him, despite being indeed rare.  
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### Answer by username_5 on 2017-05-20. Score: 0
Kekkei Genkai is not something that is solely related to a technique, it is something that limits the other users to use the same technique to its full potential. We can say that it is the affinity of a clan to do the technique better and to improve it to further extent. You could use a Kekkei Genkai, but it will not be as strong and effective as it would be when done by a member of that particular clan" Kakashi had a sharingan but could not defeat Itachi as he did not possess Kekkei Genkai.
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