Hell Stab

The Hell Stab is the strongest technique of the Third Raikage, whereby he concentrates a considerable amount of lightning chakra into just the finger-tips of a single hand and then performs a thrusting motion, which allows him to pierce a target in a somewhat similar manner to the Chidori and Lightning Cutter.

Variants
The intensity, size and strength of the technique can be proportionally increased by reducing the number of fingers involved:


 * : Strong enough to break through robust defences with relative ease.
 * : Effective against even malleable materials that can usually handle a blow by dissipating its force. By swinging his hand, the Third can create a shock-wave powerful enough to send opponents in the immediate area around him flying back.
 * : Thrusting into the target creates what is known as the, where the concentration of chakra is so great that it extends well beyond the finger in a lone point. It was capable of cutting off all of Gyūki's tails at once during an encounter and was even able to pierce the Third's own Lightning Release Chakra Mode, backfiring the damage and scarring his body, which due to his immense durability that was well regarded as the . Depending on the situation, it can be also be used for vertical cuts, becoming a legendary sword.

Trivia

 * A is a move used in martial arts like karate, where you strike the opponent with your finger stretched out. A  uses the four fingers and, when aimed at the throat, is called a . The  and  are also used. A  seems to be somewhat rare.
 * The Fourth Raikage used a similar technique in a fight against Gyūki to cut its horn off.