Lightning Release

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

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

Kumogakure shinobi usually use the Lightning Release.