lightning jutsu

Chidori (One Thousand Birds)-Chuunin
Name: Chidori, literally "One Thousand Birds" (see also "Raikiri")
Type: A-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Uchiha Sasuke, Hatake Kakashi
A very powerful technique that requires a huge amount of chakra, which becomes visible around the user's hand. Once the hand has been charged, it is then thrust straight through the target. Due to the direct and obvious path the user of the technique must take to achieve an effective strike, a user of Chidori is left highly vulnerable to counterattacks and dodges. The technique can only be safely attempted by a ninja with the Sharingan or a similar countermeasure to defenses and attacks. Chidori is said to be one of the few original techniques of Hatake Kakashi, who is also one of only two known users, the other being Uchiha Sasuke. Uchiha Itachi is theoretically also capable of performing the Chidori, as he was watching Uchiha Sasuke with his Sharingan activated when Sasuke failed to kill him with the technique.
Although it produces a distinctive sound and is by no means stealthy, Chidori has nonetheless been classified as a possible assassination technique due to the incredible speed it requires and the devastating effect of a successful execution.
The name Chidori comes from the sound the technique makes, which is said to remind the listener of the chirping produced by a thousand birds. Because of the high amount of chakra it requires, a ninja can only use Chidori a certain number of times per day.


Raikiri (Lightning Blade)-Jounin
Name: Raikiri, literally "Lightning Cut", Viz "Lightning Blade" (a.k.a. "Lightning Edge"; see also "Chidori")
Type: S-rank, Offensive, Short range (0-5m)
Users: Hatake Kakashi
Lightning Blade is a technique developed by Hatake Kakashi that allows him to cut through any foe. It is essentially the same attack as Chidori; in fact, Chidori is the "true" name of the attack, it was given the nickname "Raikiri" or "Lightning Blade" after Kakashi used the technique to cut a lightning bolt in two. However, Lightning Blade is used in respect to Kakashi and given the designation S-rank whereas Sasuke's Chidori is an A-rank since Kakashi's attack is more powerful than Sasuke's. Lightning Blade is used for assassination purposes. Activating the body to focus chakra to the hand, Kakashi's hand becomes enveloped by an electrical looking force. After concentrating all the chakra into his arm, Kakashi uses his quickness and the power of the thrust from the chakra to pierce any object with his extended forearm. Due to the high speed at which Kakashi moves, the force emits a sound like a thousand birds chirping, which is where Chidori originally got its name. Because of the great amount of chakra needed to utilize the technique, Kakashi can only use it four times in one day.


Electrocute- (Genin+) The user sends a pulse of electricity through their body and into the opponents. Contact must be acquired for this to work. On a more advanced scale, pulses can be sent through water, and eventually, even wet ground.

Finger Bullet- (Genin+) A small, explosive line of lightning is shot from the finger.

Lightning Ball- (Genin+) A small ball of lightning is created in the user’s hand. This lightning can be thrown or held on the user’s hand.

Lightning punch- (Genin+) The user’s whole fist is transformed into a ball of lightning.

Lightning Cage- (Chunin+) The user surrounds their opponent in an inescapable cage of lightning.

Black Array- (Chunin+) A genjutsu in which the user temporarily blinds the opponent with a burst of black lightning, causing the opponent to think that darkness surrounds them.

Lightning Shield- (Chunin+) A shield of lightning surrounds the user.

Piercing Stab- (Chunin+) A sword or other metallic weapon is required for this move. While the user is still holding onto the chosen weapon, they send a large current of electricity through the weapon to stun and possibly injure the opponent.

Black Lightning Ball- (Chunin+) An advanced form of Lightning ball that follows the same procedure, except with the use of black lightning.

Lightning Dragon Summon- (Jounin+) The user summons a large dragon made out of lightning.

Seismic Whip- (Jounin+) The user creates a large whip made of lightning. When it strikes the ground or an object, the stricken item is shaken violently and a sound like thunder is produced.

Electric Storm- (Jounin+) The user summons a large storm of explosive lightning that will light fire to anything it touches.

Wrath of Heaven- (Kage/Sannin+) Clouds surround the sky, and the static from the clouds collects together to make a huge ball of lightning. On a very advanced level, this lightning is black, though it depletes a lot of chakra. This ball can destroy an entire field if released.

Black Lightning Dragon Summon- (Kage/Sannin+) A black version of the normal Lightning Dragon.