| abstract | - Gathered Light can be used in a variety of manners, which scale in complexity overall function. Many of these uses revolve around the creation of ethereal constructs.
* Inanimate Ethereal Creations: The simplest use of this technique is realized by shaping chakra into various ethereal objects, which take the appearance of countless strands of light being woven together. Generally this is employed to create temporary weapons composed of the user's chakra. Additionally, as these weapons are conceptual in nature, their potency is dependent on the user's will and proficiency with the technique. In the case of Kyōshi the weapons may very well surpass the potential of physical arms in terms of durability and destructive potential.
* Animated Ethereal Creations: Much like various elemental techniques that take the shape of animals, or the like, the second stage of Gathered Light is based around creating dynamic ethereal constructs for a variety of purposes. The particular form that the high-energy chakra is dependent on the user and it can be directed and controlled by the user's will alone.
* Creations Employing a Physical Substrate: By employing Vision Creation through a physical medium, such as water or sand, the user is able shape to these substrates according to their will. Such performances should not be confused with elemental techniques of similar form, which far surpass this technique's endeavors. This skill can only shape materials that already exist. As opposed to elemental releases that can generate, reinforce, and modify the properties of certain materials. As such, an earthen creation of this technique would pale in comparison to a Earth Release technique in terms of potential durability, and also wouldn't have a natural advantage against water techniques.
* Sentient Creations: This ability has only been mentioned briefly by Kyōshi, who explains that that creating sentient beings requires several prerequisites that far surpass the other forms of this technique. Furthermore, he's stated his distaste in such a performance, for reasons yet to be explained.
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