Lightning Release

The area of elemental Nature Transformation are techniques that allow the user to generate lightning by converting their chakra into electricity. Elaborated upon in chapter #470, this is achieved by manipulating and increasing the already-high frequency vibrations of Lightning-natured chakra.

Of all of the basic chakra natures, Lightning Release techniques require the most amount of chakra to be performed. Lightning Release techniques are fast-moving and cause not only electrical but piercing damage as well. Common to the ninja of Kumogakure, a Lightning Release jutsu is naturally strong against an earth jutsu, and weak against wind.

In addition, along with water, lightning is one of the components for the Storm Release nature.