Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-26107879-20181004003653/@comment-33485854-20181115081719

You're ignoring the actual explanation.

https://gyazo.com/bb4c26fdf8a333e621ac98f1570e8e7c https://gyazo.com/fd3cb2687a0ca6cc78bf4b49c6fc815a You need speed to utilize Chidori to its full potential.

https://gyazo.com/06dddd200c6f250dda3054caa25392be https://gyazo.com/98f06e0254c5aa20064a4cdfa8ba4d6e The Lightning release is meant to increase the piercing potential of the jab while the discharge increases its range.

https://i.gyazo.com/97caa92706e1ec70d8a021f167970859.png The speed necessary to effectively reach their opponent and then execute the technique leads the user to running in predictable patters as the user's focus makes them partially blind.

The technique in no way increases one's speed but forces one to use their full speed. Sasuke is unique because he is one of the fastest Characters in the series and always uses his Sharingan in conjunction with it. The time he doesn't, Naruto is able to counter him.