Tranquil State

"The true mind can weather all the lies and illusions without being lost. The true heart can tough the poison of hatred without being harmed."

― Lion Turtle (Avatar: the Last Airbender)

"Anger is the god of fools."

― O-Sensei (DC Comics)

"His overwhelming coolness towards those who would do him harm is greater than my own."

― Hiei on Yoko Kurama (Yu Yu Hakusho)

"Bursting with emotion right now, Ou Hon?"
"Not really, no."

― Mou Ten to his fellow newly appointed general, Ou Hon (Kingdom Vol.59: Chapter 642 - First Class Exemplary Rewards)

The power to enter a state of self-induced tranquility. Opposite to Feral Mind. Combination of Indomitable Will and Emotion Negation. Not to be confused with Apathy.

Also Called[]

Even-Tempered/Level-Headed
Inner Peace
Mental/Psychological Endurance/Fortitude/Indestructible/Resilience/Resistance
Self-Discipline/Control/Imposed/Regulation/Restraint/Mastery
Tranquility

Fiction-Specific Terms[]

Soul of Ice (Ranma 1/2)
The Ideal Stoic (Stoicism)

Capabilities[]

The user possesses an unwavering state of inner tranquility, allowing them to remain perfectly calm and composed in any situation, no matter how dire or overwhelming. Fear, anger, doubt, and panic hold no sway over them, granting absolute mental clarity even under extreme emotional or physical distress. Their mind remains sharp and focused, unaffected by chaos or confusion, enabling them to analyze their surroundings with unparalleled precision and react with flawless efficiency.

Even in the face of immense suffering, whether physical pain or psychological torment, the user remains unshaken. Mental stress, exhaustion, and external pressures become negligible, as their consciousness exists in a state of serene detachment from discomfort. This makes them highly resistant, if not outright immune, to emotional manipulation, mind control, and torture, denying their tormentors the satisfaction of breaking their will.

Beyond mere resistance, their tranquil state may enhance their natural abilities, refining their movements to be effortless yet precise, their decisions to be instinctual yet flawless. They fight with a fluid grace, unburdened by hesitation, guided purely by clear thought and perfect awareness. Whether in battle or moments of deep introspection, they operate at their peak, their mind and body in perfect harmony.

At the highest levels, their presence radiates a calming effect on others, subtly influencing those around them to find clarity, dispelling fear, anger, or doubt. It is not just a lack of turmoil within themselves—it is a state of complete balance, an unshakable foundation upon which they stand, untouchable by the chaos of the world.

Applications[]

Emotion Regulation
Indomitable Courage
Avoid hesitating in some situations.
Give the impression that one is immune to pain.
Intimidation by demonstrating the total disregard of pain or willingness to do anything to achieve their goal.
May allow Empaths to use their powers with greater ease.
Maximum Concentration Capacity by thinking clearly in dangerous situations.
Tranquil Combat

Variations[]

Calm State: Enter or be in a state of absolute serenity/tranquility.
Emotionless Shell: Temporarily or permanently empty oneself of emotion. It allows the user to operate at peak efficiency by blocking out any external distractions, which may alter the properties of the user's chi.
Tranquil Emotions: Users can channel the power of their emotions while maintaining complete focus and control.

Associations[]

Limitations[]

Low-level users may only be able to maintain this state for a short time.
Constant suppression of emotions may result in mental instability.
Pain is still felt although the reaction is suppressed.
May require meditation to perform.
Certain events can cause users to be caught off guard.
This power is able to delay users of gratification.
Users can do what is in their own best interest without regards for the rights, needs, feelings, or desires of other people.
Users can pursue at what they think is right despite temptations to abandon it.

Known Users[]

See Also: The Stoic and Nerves of Steel.

Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]

Narukami Sakaki (Absolute Duo)
Inaho Kaizuka (Aldnoah.Zero)
Amel/Americano Beans (Americano Exodus)
Takeshi Kotobuki (Ajin)
Hajime Nagumo (Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest)
Chirico Cuvie (Armored Trooper Votoms)
Azumi (Azumi)
Sōsuke Aizen (Bleach)
Zommari Rureaux (Bleach); via meditation
Shūkurō Tsukishima (Bleach)
Ulquiorra Cifer (Bleach)
Shunsui Kyōraku (Bleach)
Byakuya Kuchiki (Bleach)
Ginrei Kuchiki (Bleach)
Macrophage (Cells at Work)
Hyuk Woon Sung (Chronicles Of Heavenly Demon/Heavenly Demon Reborn)
Kiyotaka Ayanokouji (Classroom of the Elite)
Jin Sohan (A Dance of Swords in the Night)
Kim Minjun (The Dark Mage's Return to Enlistment)
Satou Pendragon (Death March to Parallel World Rhapsody)
Tomioka Giyu (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Shinobu Kocho (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Kanae Kocho (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Kanao Tsuyuri (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba)
Agatsuma Zenitsu (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba); while asleep
Android 17 (Dragon Ball series)
Senku Ishigami (Dr. Stone)
Light Yagami (Death Note)
D (Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure); only when in her bioroid body
Son Goku (Dragon Ball series); via Ultra Instinct
Kim Jinwoo (Dungeon Odyssey)
Jin Mu-Won (Legend of the Northern Blade)
Jin Ja Gang (Legend of Asura – The Venom Dragon)
Namgung Geum(Infinite Leveling: Murim)
Kenshirō Kasumi (Fist of the Blue Sky)
Kenshirō (Fist of the North Star)
Toki (Fist of the North Star)
Raoh/Ken-Oh (Fist of the North Star)
King Bradley/Wrath (Fullmetal Alchemist)
Yushin (Hero Killer)
Ijincheon (Hero Killer)
Ihwa/Hero Killer (Hero Killer)
Engen/Smiling Man (Hero Killer)
Akira Hongō (History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi)
Menthuthuyoupi (Hunter x Hunter)
Sesshōmaru (InuYasha)
Han Jihan (The Gamer); via Gamer's Mind
Golgo 13/Duke Togo (Golgo 13)
Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
Giorno Giovanna (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
Guido Mista (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
Various Characters (Kingdom)
- A Ka Kin
- Bajio
- Ei Sei
- Mou Ten
- Na Ki
- Ou Hon
- Ou Ki
- Ou Sen
- Ri Boku
- Rin Ko
- Shi Ba Shou
- Shou Hei Kun
- Shun Sui Ju
- Tou
- Kan Ki
- Ko Chou
- Kyou Kai
- Tou
- Yo Tan Wa
Jang Geon (Martial Wild West)
Hiiragi Utena/Magia Baiser (Mahou Shoujo ni Akogareta/Gushing Over Magical Girls); via her new empowered form
Doom (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
Rain Ames (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
Mash Burnedead (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
Yu Ijin (Mercenary Enrollment/Teenage Mercenary)
Shoto Todoroki (My Hero Academia)
Zabuza Momochi (Naruto)
Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
Senjutsu & Sage Mode Users (Naruto)
Naruto Uzumaki (Naruto); via Baryon Mode
Marika Tachibana (Nisekoi)
Van Augur (One Piece)
Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)
Basil Hawkins (One Piece)
Borsalino/Kizaru (One Piece)
Trafalgar D. Water Law (One Piece)
Dracule Mihawk (One Piece)
Nico Robin (One Piece)
Charlotte Katakuri (One Piece)
Shinichi Izumi (Parasyte); after merging with Migi's cells
Uragami (Parasyte)
Shogo Makishima (Psycho-Pass)
Han Isratte (Pick Me Up!)
Stella Shining (Price of Smiles)
Ranma Saotome (Ranma 1/2); via the Soul of Ice technique
Elsa Granhiert (Re:Zero)
Sword Demon (Return of the Mad Demon)
Lee Jaha (Return of the Mad Demon)
Pyo Wol (The Reaper)
Seta Sōjirō (Rurouni Kenshin)
Sakamoto (Sakamoto desu ga?)
Taro Sakamoto (Sakamoto Days)
Yoichi Nagumo (Sakamoto Days)
Shishiba (Sakamoto Days)
Gaku (Sakamoto Days)
Satoru Yotsumura (Sakamoto Days)
Takamura (Sakamoto Days)
Osaragi (Sakamoto Days)
Kei Uzuki/Slur (Sakamoto Days)
Sung Jinwoo (Solo Leveling)
Sung Il-Hwan (Solo Leveling)
Loid Forger/Twilight (Spy x Family)
Fiona Frost/Nightfall (Spy x Family)
Tatsuya Shiba (The Irregular at Magic High School)
Meliodas (The Seven Deadly Sins)
Hyuk Musang (World’s Greatest Senior Disciple)
Zig (The Witch and the Mercenary)
Gray Yeon (Weak Hero)
Various characters (Wolyaverse)
- Cheon Ma
- Cheon Yeo Woon; after training
- Sima Chak
Karasu (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Kurama (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Shinobu Sensui (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Younger Toguro (Yu Yu Hakusho)
Clear Note (Zatch Bell!)
Users of Hyper Dying Will Mode (Katekyo Hitman Reborn!)
- Tsunayoshi Sawada
Victor (Undead Unluck)