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* While this theory was technically {{Jossed}}, it was recently revealed that [[spoiler:Aiwass' true master was Anna Sprengel all along, and she is the one that seems primed to become the new BigBad]].

Prior to the start of the series, he [[spoiler:fought and defeated gods and demons using the exact same method employed against Othinus in NT Volume 9, becoming known as "The One Who Purifies Gods and Slays Demons". As that volume shows, the reality-warping powers of Magic Gods mean that even universe-destroying battles can leave no lasting consequences. However, he became too invested in the role, wanting to ensure that every person could get along [[WellIntentionedExtremist no matter the cost]]. Eventually, he was defeated, but not killed. Perhaps noone wanted to kill him, or perhaps he'd gained CompleteImmortality somehow. Instead, his power was sealed by convincing him he was a normal human. This is why he continually insists that he's a normal high school student in the series, no matter how extreme the situation he's in. It's also why, when the "Invisible Thing" emerged during World War III, he was able to force it back inside him (as it's his own power to begin with). The reason why the "Invisible Thing" has been beaten twice is because Touma is restraining it/himself. The High Priest's constant attempts to make him use his true power were to try and force him to remember his past.]]

It's harder to explain Aleister's understanding of the situation. My theory is that he's not nearly as knowledgeable as he thinks, as shown when he was unaware of [[spoiler:Lola being his daughter, possessed by Coronzon]]. He heard the name "The One Who Purifies Gods and Slays Demons", but didn't know much else aside from [[spoiler:them being capable of defeating gods]]. He inscribed the name on the Anti-Art Attachment, perhaps considering it a lucky charm for his [[spoiler:anti-god weapon]], while DramaticallyMissingThePoint about the original person.

In this theory, the dragon that appeared in Volume 2 [[spoiler:and in Chapter 69 of ''Manga/ACertainScientificRailgun'']] is a separate entity, possibly the source of Imagine Breaker (given that the ability is apparently intelligent and chooses its wielder).

[[WMG: Imagine Breaker is actually [[spoiler:Purgatory]]]]
-which represents 'Reality' and the other right hand paired with it, [[spoiler:World Rejecter]] from NT 13 is [[spoiler:Eden/Paradise]], which contain the 'Ideal'.

Think of it. The arm seals 'something' within it, and of times we can see 'that' out it looks like a Dragon [[spoiler: in Mikoto's case, EIGHT-HEADED DRAGON]]. Izzard's imagination or otherwise, that poses a great question: why a dragon?

* If the spoilers for New Testament 8 are anything to go by, [[spoiler:this is partly true: the world has apparently begun to collapse due to a number of reasons]]. [[spoiler:One, humanity’s “recognition” aka the “era” has repeatedly destroyed and remade the world. As a result, the layer realm and foundation supporting the world have grown distorted, however, magic, which is drawn from a different layer than the natural Gemstones, was enough to rapidly change the world, but the AIM fields of Academy City’s artificial espers advanced the damage even further]]. [[spoiler: In that world that is distorted by the thoughts of those viewing it, if Academy City’s many espers continue to stimulate it with their Personal Realities, the reality of the espers bringing changes from the microscopic world into the macroscopic world will erode the world]].

* Accelerator only got half of his original processing power back due to the MISAKA Network. Even when he [[spoiler:majorly powers up TWICE in the series so far, becoming even more insanely powerful and rule-breaking than he was originally, he's still not a Level 6 yet. Even if Mikoto connects to the MISAKA Network, I doubt that she'd even be able to surpass the second ranked Level 5, since he and Accelerator are on a completely different level than Mikoto and everyone ranked below her.]] Remember, a the definition of a Level 6 is "one who is not a deity that reaches the senses of the Heavens", meaning it that it is a godlike level of power that is far beyond Mikoto's reach even with the help of the MISAKA Network.

* [[spoiler:The next couple chapters of the Railgun Manga will provide the answers. Mikoto's awakened at least.]]
** [[spoiler: I wouldn't say that she's awakened. "Demon Mikoto" is something that was forced upon her, not something she obtained by herself.]]
* [[spoiler:As of Railgun Ch 64, confirmed with caveats. Using a similar set up to what was used on Hyouka, Mikoto can get just over halfway there. Exterior's full power is needed to keep her stable until she reaches Level 6.]]
* [[spoiler:According to Gensei, it is possible using this method. However, she will be completely destroyed as an individual by the time she reaches it. Accelerator is the only one who can reach Level 6 and still remain stable.]]

** [[spoiler: The ''real'' purpose of the sisters experiment later and it has nothing to do with anyone reaching level six. It's actually intended to fail so that Aliester can send the sisters all over the world and thereby expand the Misaka Network all over the world.]]

* While it may not have been part of Aleister's plans, [[spoiler:it's definitely in Kihara's plan as of the current events in the Railgun manga.]]
** The fact that Mikoto is described as "[[spoiler:Aleister's favorite]]" implies that yes, this was the plan the entire time.
** Actually, looking at the original text, [[spoiler:Gensei is using Misaka's body to trigger the awakening of a sleeping power that is a/the favorite of the General Superintendent which hides in the shadows of the "main plan". Basically, Mikoto is nothing but a tool in order for Gensei to achieve whatever he is trying to achieve.]]
** Yes--to [[spoiler:create a Level 6 and apply the same effect to Aleister. It's been known for a long time that that is the true purpose of any Level 6 Shift project]].
** Actually, [[spoiler:- Vol.22 points out who... what is important to Aleister.]]
* [[spoiler:Yes and no. Mikoto can reach Level 6 with the Network's support (see above as to how), but anyone reaching Level 6 ''but'' Accelerator will become unstable and lose control, wiping out the city.]]

* This was pretty much confirmed in Vol. 22. [[spoiler: Imagine Breaker seals "The Invisible Thing" aka the dragon head that appeared when Aureolus Izzard chopped off Touma's arm. The dragon reemerges when Fiamma of the Right chops off Touma's arm.]]
** [[spoiler:This dragon was most likely a hallucination of Izzard, he couldn't believe, that Touma pwnt him, so he went ape-shit and started seeing things, that's more or less what Stiyl confirmed at the end.]]
*** [[spoiler:But isn't it confirmed that Izzards's power is to make his thoughts reality? After all, Touma was laughing after having his arm cut off, and it's pretty obvious that he was terrified of Touma BEFORE the dragon judging by the reflection in his eyes.]]
*** You're both missing the point/forgetting the part where [[spoiler:the dragon COMES BACK ON ITS OWN]]. Izzard was present when it first appeared and it would make logical sense to write this off as an effect of his [[{{RealityWarper}} magic ability]]. But then it appears again during the fight with [[spoiler:Fiama of the Right]], as mentioned above, and again when Touma fights [[spoiler:Misaka during the Level 6 Shift attempt on her in the Railgun manga. Izzard didn't make the dragon. It comes out every time Touma gets his right arm cut off. Also his arm will grow back just to seal it.]]
** To correct the above, [[spoiler:the dragon is only confirmed to appear on two specific occasions: once in Index OT Volume 2, and once in Railgun Chapter 67 (this time with seven friends). On all other occasions Touma's right arm is cut off, the Invisible Thing comes out.]]

*** Which brings me to my new point. It has been foreshadowed as early as OT Volume 8[[note]]“Also, we have confirmed that '''we can’t find any plants and animals other than humans''' that can use superpowers.”[[/note]], lampshaded in NT Volume 7 by the existence of Rensa herself, and explicitely spelled out in the recent NT11[[note]](*Important Note: This point holds the possibility of overturning the fundamental idea of researching the brain to develop esper powers. The brain is a necessary component, '''but there may be more than just that.''' I hope you treat this part especially carefully.)[[/note]]: ''brain may not be the only component in creating esper powers''. Coupled with the existence of the [[spoiler: Parameter List]], this looks like it could actually be a really important piece of the puzzle.

* Jossed by NT Volume 18, which reveals that [[spoiler:Coronzon is possessing Lola Stuart. It's still unknown what the entity inside Touma is.]]

* Given the revelation in New Testament Volume 4 that [[spoiler: Dark Matter can make flesh]], this seems confirmed.
* [[spoiler: Confirmed! HesBack~]]

* [[spoiler: Accelerator]] may be getting there. The second time he uses magic, he sweats profusely instead of bursting his blood vessels.
* And now that's as [[GameBreaker bro]][[StoryBreakerPower ken]] as he can go. It would be such an absurdity to fight a [[spoiler: [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Angel]][[PowerLevels -class]]]] esper-mage hybrid like that.

* Confirmed by New Testament Volume 11, though not in the way suggested above. [[spoiler:He has retrograde and anterograde amnesia specifically pertaining to Misaki, but not to anyone or anything else]].

There must be a reason why Kazakiri can Awaken into FUZE=Kazakiri. However, if she can Awaken, it doesn't mean Mikoto (#3) and Shizuri (#4) [[spoiler:and Misaki (#5)]] can Awaken either. But of course, a possible counter-argument is if you only count ''human espers'', then she doesn't count, [[WhatMeasureIsANonHuman as she's only a phenomenon caused by the amalgamation of the AIM fields of all espers in Academy City]]. And also, there must be certain conditions to be met so that other people (for example, Touma and Index) can see her. So, there's no other possible way to prove this unless the author decides to reveal the full extent of [[HealingFactor Counter]] [[NighInvulnerability Stop's]] [[ComboPlatterPowers abilities]].

* The "Laura Stuart" part of this has been Jossed by New Testament Volume 18, which also revealed that her name is more accurately translated as "Lola". [[spoiler:She's actually Aleister's daughter, Lola Zaza Crowley, though she's been possessed by Coronzon for the entire series]].

** In Railgun chapter 62, not only does Misaki know that Touma's right hand can help fight off [[spoiler:a rampaging level 6]], she also knows that she can't establish a telepathic link with him, but is able to find a loophole by giving him a burst transmission of sorts (which starts with a warning that it will be disrupted if he touches his head). That's a hell of a lot of knowledge of someone Academy City treats as beyond top secret.

** To expand on it, it turns out that they DO have a past together... but it ended with [[spoiler: Misaki using her power on Touma to stop him from feeling pain during an emergency treatment and accidentally making him permanently unable to remember her no matter how many times they meet]].

* I am pretty sure this was even lampshaded by Kuuko in her own 'verse, when she was on a fake date with Mahiro. [[spoiler: She told Mahiro that they should have a child named Kuroko, and that if he's a boy, they'll have him [[Manga/KurokosBasketball play basketball]] and if it's a girl, to send her to Academy City.]]

[[WMG:The Final Story Arc shall have the Three Protagonists and their allies/harems come together of an ''epic'' final battle.]]

* NT Volume 18 disproves this. It (a) confirms that her name is actually "Lola" instead of "Laura" and (b) reveals that [[spoiler:she is Aleister Crowley's daughter and possessed by the demon Coronzon]].

[[WMG: Those who could defy the [[spoiler: World Rejecter]]]]
Thanks to the character development he had gone through by the end of the Othinus arc thanks to what he went through to defeat her, and the words of the Will of the Misaka Network and Mikoto herself, Touma may be able to resist the [[spoiler: World Rejecter]]'s power, where everyone else would either want to be with certain people or have too many regrets. This is because the way World Rejecter works is that it absorbs people into what they see as their ideal world. Othinus may be able to see right through it herself, but is just as likely to succumb to it. Mikoto, meanwhile, should she ever discover the lengths Touma has truly been through, may be able to break through the illusion as well, the moment she realizes the Touma in her "ideal world" isn't going to save a girl that isn't her, like she would want.

That Fung Shui is the cause of [[spoiler:Angel Fall]], calling down an [[spoiler:Angel]] aligned primarily with Water, but also with Fire, due to the Distortion of Worldly Laws...

If Kazakiri is the amalgamation of all the AIM Diffusion Fields in Academy City, and AIM Diffusion Fields are extensions of an espers personal reality, and personal reality is the manner in which espers use their power (ie, Mikoto can control electricity because she believes she can), then Imagine Breaker might be the same but for every non-esper or magician in the world. A normal person wouldn't think that it's possible to summon murder-golems or control vectors, and if esper powers and magic (as implied) is based on belief, then a normal person's belief in how the world is supposed to work might carry the same weight, especially if multiplied by Billions of people rather than the millions that make up Kazakiri.

*** ... so basically Touma is the anti-[[LightNovel/HaruhiSuzumiya Haruhi]]?

* Where are all the [[LightNovel/ShakuganNoShana Flame Haze]] when you need them?
** You might be looking for ''Dengeki Gakuen RPG: Cross of Venus'', that's where you'll see the most famous Flame Haze step foot in Touma's world [[MassiveMultiplayerCrossover alongside other people]]. Like [[LightNovel/{{Toradora}} that mere mortal girl who happens to be similar to her]].

* Similar then to [[LightNovel/TheFamiliarOfZero Louise]] being ranked zero just because her magical element being mythical no-one knew how to measure it.

If, like the above WMG says, she can't use magic(and obviously, she can't use esper powers), then the only route for her to go now is to take many, MANY levels in badass and become a BadassNormal that can easily take on both magicians and espers (think Franchise/{{Batman}} and [[LightNovel/{{Baccano}} Claire Stanfield]]). And it will be AWESOME.

[[WMG:Kuroko's biological mother and father are [[LightNovel/NyarukoCrawlingWithLove Kuuko and Mahiro]]]]

For the second spoiler, you'd better be reading the NT14 first. Really.

We've seen multiple examples on the "science side" of Espers connecting to a network and boasting their abilities and that their abilities can be boosted or otherwise effected by being on this network. (As well as their personalities) This can be seen the level upper arc in Railgun, Accelerator's collar in [[LightNovel/ACertainMagicalIndex Index]], the network in the "hero arc" in the New Testament that cause a bunch of esper's to go berserk, Mikoto's level 6 shift in railgun again. Which leads me too my point...If Accelerator at the end of the series becomes a level 6, what if in order to boast their powers he uses the Misaka network to share his calculating power with the sisters and they connect to Mikoto who uses her electricity to mimic mind control and establish a network with other espers.(Assuming Accelerator doesn't use his abilities to create his own network seeing as his power could do that with enough practice and as a level 6.) Mugino could send data by manipulating electrons. (Maybe when she levels up she can control all particles more fluently other then just laser beams) Misaki with Mind Control I could see her making a network, and applying the level upper logic change people's perceptions and "insert" memories of Esper's getting more experience practicing their powers, even changing personal realities by changing their person itself.(At a high enough level) Since a huge part of esper powers in this series seems to rely on perception and sense of self. Kakine with his abilities of creation could create an efficient form of wireless communication that could connect to people. (Not to mention in time create his own personal realities.) Takitsubo, though not a Level 5 (yet), potentially could do so if she can control AIM fields later. With this in mind the level 5s could all become 6's and maybe even connect all of Academy cities espers and Gemstones into one giant network and share their collective calculating power, AIM Fields, and even edit and alter each other's powers. Like multiple cells in one body.

For those unfamiliar with the ''Wiki/SCPFoundation'', an antimeme is an idea that discourages or prevents people from spreading it. The #6's power would be this taken up to eleven, explaining why nobody knows who they are. The reason the story never focuses on the #6 is because it even applies to the author!

The Japanese version of ''Railgun'' is ''""A Certain'' Super ''Railgun""'' to be exact. Whose VerbalTic? Saiai loves B- and R- movies, so she took real-life events in Academy City and the whole franchise world and beefed them up. Just like Wiki/SCPFoundation to RealLife, it could be possible that most of the violence and conspiracy in the light novels are made up by her to amuse her readers. Real life there could be:

* And now that's as [[GameBreaker bro]][[StoryBreakerPower ken]] [[UpToEleven as he can go]]. It would be such an absurdity to fight a [[spoiler: [[OurAngelsAreDifferent Angel]][[PowerLevels -class]]]] esper-mage hybrid like that.

For those unfamiliar with the ''Wiki/SCPFoundation'', an antimeme is an idea that discourages or prevents people from spreading it. The #6's power would be this taken UpToEleven, explaining why nobody knows who they are. The reason the story never focuses on the #6 is because it even applies to the author!

* NT Volume 11 explains Touma's past with Misaki. It also confirms that Touma and Seria had some sort of relationship, but this is still a mystery.

Let's see... ExtraordinarilyEmpoweredGirl? Check. Willing to do {{Ecchi}} things? Check. Schoolgirl Lesbian? Check. LoveableSexManiac? Not required but check. She's an absolutely perfect candidate for [[Manga/OtomeKikanGretel St. Millefeuille All-Girl High School]].

Let's see... ExtraordinarilyEmpoweredGirl? Check. Willing to do {{Ecchi}} things? Check. [[SchoolgirlLesbians Schoolgirl Lesbian]]? Check. LoveableSexManiac? Not required but check. She's an absolutely perfect candidate for [[Manga/OtomeKikanGretel St. Millefeuille All-Girl High School]].

We've seen multiple examples on the "science side" of Espers connecting to a network and boasting their abilities and that their abilities can be boosted or otherwise effected by being on this network. (As well as their personalities) This can be seen the level upper arc in Railgun, Accelerator's collar in Index, the network in the "hero arc" in the New Testament that cause a bunch of esper's to go berserk, Mikoto's level 6 shift in railgun again. Which leads me too my point...If Accelerator at the end of the series becomes a level 6, what if in order to boast their powers he uses the Misaka network to share his calculating power with the sisters and they connect to Mikoto who uses her electricity to mimic mind control and establish a network with other espers.(Assuming Accelerator doesn't use his abilities to create his own network seeing as his power could do that with enough practice and as a level 6.) Mugino could send data by manipulating electrons. (Maybe when she levels up she can control all particles more fluently other then just laser beams) Misaki with Mind Control I could see her making a network, and applying the level upper logic change people's perceptions and "insert" memories of Esper's getting more experience practicing their powers, even changing personal realities by changing their person itself.(At a high enough level) Since a huge part of esper powers in this series seems to rely on perception and sense of self. Kakine with his abilities of creation could create an efficient form of wireless communication that could connect to people. (Not to mention in time create his own personal realities.) Takitsubo, though not a Level 5 (yet), potentially could do so if she can control AIM fields later. With this in mind the level 5s could all become 6's and maybe even connect all of Academy cities espers and Gemstones into one giant network and share their collective calculating power, AIM Fields, and even edit and alter each other's powers. Like multiple cells in one body.

[[WMG:Kuroko's biological mother and father are [[LightNovel/HaiyoreNyarkoSan Kuuko and Mahiro]]]]

* I am pretty sure this was even lampshaded by Kuuko in her own 'verse, when she was on a fake date with Mahiro. [[spoiler: She told Mahiro that they should have a child named Kuroko, and that if he's a boy, they'll have him [[Manga/KurokonoBasuke play basketball]] and if it's a girl, to send her to Academy City.]]

The evidence provided in both Index and Railgun support this theory. Level Upper could only increase the level of the user's powers, not actually cause powers to manifest. This is why Saten was able to become a Level 2 Aero Hand, albeit briefly. Likewise, Capacity Down doesn't stop Mikoto from being able to shoot lightning (it only makes it impossible for her to control her aim), yet it prevents Shirai Kuroko completely from using her teleport ability. Given how Academy City openly uses drugs, hypnosis and brainwashing to alter the students' bodies, it isn't that far of a stretch to assume that Espers have an expanded range of hearing than normal people. This would also explain how adults are completely unaffected and able to concentrate just fine, even with Capacity Down blasting. Capacity Down simply had some super-annoying sounds mixed in at frequencies above 20 kilohertz (the upper limit for healthy young people). These super-annoying frequencies are what actually prevent Shirai Kuroko from doing her 11th-dimension calculations and Misaka Mikoto from concentrating on aiming her lightning or controlling iron sand.

* [[FridgeLogic Then how would]] KiAttacks and KamehameHadoken [[FridgeLogic sound like]]?

** Still, considering how limited her Esper abilities are deprogramming 'might' be able to work, if the esper state is something that is imposed more than innate in the first place, unlikely but possible.

* [[FridgeLogic Then how would]] KiAttacks and KamehameHadoken [[FridgeLogic would sound like]]?

The Imagine Breaker's real purpose is to keep the Invisible Things from invading the world. This could also justify why the Invisible Thing seems to have inconsistent levels of power throughout the series -- it's not the same Invisible Thing each time.

Think about it: Using the powers listed on ComboPlatterPowers as an example, he has indifference to pain (protection from pain), explosion creation (protection from attackers/debris/etc.), SuperStrength (protection from being overpowered/crushed/etc.), a HealingFactor (protection from injury), and electricity deflection (protection from electricity). Every single power listed is either defensive/supportive, or can be used defensively. They're likely just various aspects of his core "Ultimate Shield" (speculative name) power that he's managed to manifest independently.

* While it was technically {{Jossed}}, it was recently revealed that [[spoiler:Aiwass' true master was Anna Sprengel all along, and she is the one that seems primed to become the new BigBad]].

think like this.. if IB really negate supernatural power *only*.. it should not be able to negate Misaka's Railgun.. as Misaka's Railgun is after she applied her power..the Railgun doesnt need to be feed with electricity continuosly after it is fired ( i don't think this is plot hole ).. That is why Touma cannot negate souls, life force etc becauseTouma never regards those things as supernatural subconsciously.. things like negation speed ( IB cannot negate fast enough, etc ) maybe got affected when Touma subconsciously think that the enemy's attack is too powerful to be negated instantly thus IB cannot negate fast enough... plus with Touma "dense" personality, IB true power cannot be utilized..

* This works on magic and divine powers as well because they also alter reality.

* That is, the A.A.A. is an attempt to use technology to recreate and improve on Touma's ability to defeat gods, just as the FIVE_Overs are attempts to recreate the Level 5s' powers using technology. One piece of evidence for this is Mikoto getting "The One Who Purifies Gods and Slays Demons", Touma's epithet, when she analyses the A.A.A.. The reason the A.A.A. is a combination of both magic and technology is because Imagine Breaker (and the things it apparently seals) can't be explained with either magic or science alone. Its name, if following the convention of the FIVE_Overs, would be something like "ZERO_Over Modelcase_"The_One_Who_Purifies_Gods_and_Slays_Demons". Like the FIVE_Overs, the Anti-Art Attachment is actually a failure to properly recreate its model. It's effective at fighting magic and Magic Gods, but it's not immune to esper abilities (as shown when Mikoto hacks it) and, arguably more importantly, its entire purpose is against the intended purpose of The One Who Purifies Gods and Slays Demons (to understand the Magic Gods, according to themselves). This is why Aleister keeps Touma around despite having the A.A.A..

** This is a fairly plausible idea. We can also throw in: someone who is frequently theorised to be the #6 Level 5 who no one knows anything about; a mysterious headband-wearing girl who keeps showing up in illustrations; a brain of one of the Board of Directors who can influence people's minds without an esper ability; an Anti-Skill member who takes on espers with a shield.

* Tying in to the above WMG, Aiwass' true identity is the legendary eight-headed dragon Orochi. That's why when Touma lost his right arm at one point in ''Railgun'' it unleashed '''eight''' dragon heads.

* Aiwass is the guardian of the world that predates magic and it has a connection with Dragons to the point of even referring to itself as Dragon. Aiwass' original form may very well have ''been'' a dragon, with dragons being the original inhabitants of the Earth. Imagine Breaker is the part of Aiwass' power that allows it to revert the world back to its natural state. A natural state that predates humanity and everything associated with it, even its gods. This is why whenever Touma loses his hand, Aiwass' power manifests itself in its most primal state as a dragon. The reason Touma has bad luck because of Imagine Breaker is because he's the host to a piece of Aiwass, a being who predates the current world and thus is being subconsciously rejected by it. And unlike Aiwass itself, Touma isn't powerful enough to handle it, hence his bad luck.

* Aiwass is the guardian of the world that predates magic and it has a connection with Dragons to the point of even referring to itself as Dragon. Aiwass' original form may very well have ''been'' a dragon, with dragons being the original inhabitants of the Earth. Imagine Breaker is the part of Aiwass' power that allows it to revert the world back to its natural state. A natural state that predates humanity and everything associated with it, even its gods. This is why whenever Touma loses his hand, Aiwass' power manifests itself in its most primal state as a dragon.