Lightning Release

The techniques are lightning-based Ninjutsu. The lightning element is easy to spread out and suitable for jutsu that are middle to long distance in offense. When used with metal based weapons, the effects get multiplied. Though the least used element, it has shown to be quite devastating.

Kumogakure shinobi usually use the Lightning Release.

The two best known Lightning Releases are the techniques Chidori and Lightning Blade created by Kakashi Hatake who is the most prominent user of lightning jutsus in Konohagakure. Most lightning attacks are quick yet powerful bolts of lightning or chakra generated lightning from the user's body. Lighting techniques are weak against wind techniques and are strong against earth techniques. Most lightning techniques are affective but the stronger lightning attacks take up great amounts of chakra and can only be used a certain amount of time in a day.