RAITON (Lightning)

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Raiton, or 'Lightning Element', takes the form of electrical and lightning based attacks. This allows the user to generate lightning by increasing the high frequency vibrations of their chakra, allowing for piercing damage and fast movement. The electricity paralyses the target so that they are unable to move and leaves them vulnerable to a finishing strike. Lightning can also be infused into bladed weapons in a way similar to Wind Release through chakra flow for increased piercing power through vibrations, with the added effect of inducing numbness.

Lightning is strong against Earth because it can easily travel through and break the ground apart, but weak against Wind because it is a natural electrical insulator. At the same time, Lightning can potentially surpass the penetrative force of wind by increasing the former's vibration frequency high enough. Lightning also has a unique relation with water, since water conducts electricity. This means that a Water Release technique can be used to increase the damage of a Lightning Release technique and vice versa.

An affinity based on electricity created by oneself, it grants the user the power to alter various elements of nature carrying some sort of electrical charge. Raiton jutsu usually involve shocking, blinding, paralysis, and other quick strikes and ailments. When used in conjunction with metal based weapons, the power becomes amplified. While not a useful release for defensive purpose, its offensive prowess is what makes it a deadly and effective. Finally, lightning is most effective for middle to long-range attacks.

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Hirameki no Jutsu (Lightning Flash)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: After performing the needed handseals and closing their eyes, the user hold the last one and begins gathering chakra into them. The user then opens them suddenly, and emits an extremely bright flash from their eyes that can temporarily blind and/or disorientate enemies.



Enrai Kunai (Blazing Lightning Kunai)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Multi
Description: This simple technique allows the user to charge a kunai with lightning, with the intent of enhancing its lethality after being thrown. The added lightning chakra can enhance the kunai's cutting power, its travel speed, and will emit a small shock on impact. Though the technique calls for a kunai, this can be used with other throwable projectiles, such as shuriken and senbon.



Raikyū Shuriken no Jutsu (Lightning Ball Shuriken Technique)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
[Cost: Multi
Description: Much like Enrai Kunai, this technique deals with projectiles. However, rather than charging a real one, this allows the user to create lightning balls that then take the shape of shuriken, which are then launched at the opponent. They act and move just like a regular shuriken would, and will emit a slight shock on impact.



Raitoningu Baruto (Lightning Bolt)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: A simple Raiton technique, but often seen as a precursor to more complex jutsu of the nature, the user is able to create a quick lightning bolt that is shot from the user's hand at their target. While it travels at a short distance, the idea for this is to either alter the path of projectile attacks coming at the user, or if it hits an organic target, to shock them enough to throw them off balance and interrupt their current actions.



Kanden Haribari (Electroshock Needles)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: The user surrounds themselves with Raiton chakra that appears to look like countless tiny lights. After the lights are shaped into needles, they are quickly fired at a target with the intent to pierce the skin and provide minor shock. Because of how small the needles are, they do little to no actual damage on their own.



Denkō Noroshi (Lightning Signal Flare)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: After forming the necessary hand seals, the user points their hands towards a certain direction and triggers an electrical discharge, which then explodes in a specific form. When the hands are raised to the sky, this technique can be used as a signal flare.



Tobarasami (Lightning Bear Trap)
Rank: D
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: This technique is excellent for laying out surprise attacks onto an enemy. By focusing the user's Raiton chakra into a small entity that acts similar to a bear trap, the technique is capable of materializing from the ground and locking down onto the target, surging with lightning. If trapped successfully, the victim (s) will be momentarily stuck, their leg shocked as they are held down by the quick surge of lightning.



Jibashiri (Earth Flash)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: With this technique, the user will unleash an electric current which will run along the ground towards their opponent at impressive speeds. This electric wave is intended to shock and harm the opponent.



Raikyuu (Lightning Ball)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: With this technique, the user creates a medium sized sphere of electrical energy and launches it at the enemy. When making contact with the enemy, the sphere can electrocute them and thus knock them back. This technique can also be used in rapid succession in order to fire multiple balls at once.



Kanasaibō (Pulverizing Lightning Rod)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: Although Raiton often is associated with cutting or slicing, this technique was designed for users that possess blunt weaponry, it's creator preferring the use of a club. The user channels their Raiton chakra around their blunt weapon of choice, imbuing it with the power of lightning and thus enhancing the force of the strikes launched, and potentially raising the chance to stun a target on impact. Once the club successfully strikes a target and discharges its lightning, it must be recast.



Kangekiha (Inspiration Wave)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: This technique was designed specifically to target Suiton users, or to be used in conjunction with a Suiton user's attack. If using it against a Suiton user, the minute they use a water attack against the user that emanates from themselves, this sends waves of lightning into the water, rushing back to its source and instantly electrocuting the target caught in it. If the Raiton uses has an ally using a water based attack, this technique will enhance its lethality.



Hiraishin (Sparking Electric Needle)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After coming into physical contact with the opponent, the user raises their arm into the air, generating a powerful bolt of electricity which travels through their body transferring the electricity to the body of the opponent. This technique has a chance to paralyze the opponent.



Raiton Bunshin no Jutsu (Lightning Clone Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: This technique utilizes lightning to create a Bunshin clone. Unlike a normal Bunshin, the Raiton Bunshin has the ability to interact more with the environment due to it having physical substance. This allows the clone to carry out limited attacks on its target. However, the range of the clone is limited, as it cannot travel very far from the original body. If the Raiton Bunshin is injured, the clone will fizzle out in a fit of electricity which can electrocute any nearby objects.



Raigyo (Lightning Fish)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: This technique was designed to target opponents under water. The user produces a shark-like structure of lightning that travels independently under water, following their opponents natural electrical signals within their bodies and striking at the target it is locked on to. These lightning sharks will attract itself to the nearest organic body, and dissipate if they do not find their target fast enough.



Raisenshō (Lightning Flash Palm)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: This technique was designed for the sake of enhancing the user's melee capabilities. After the user gathers lightning in their hands, they use it to strike the target. Connecting with this technique results in electrocution and possible temporary paralysis invoked onto the target.



Raiso Gekishin (Lightning Rat Violent Quake)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: With this technique, the user releases a discharge of electricity that fires several destructive discs of electricity, which can then be used to home in on the target(s). These disks can slice and shock upon impact, potentially rendering the target paralyzed in the area where the discs strike.



Ikazuchi Unagi (Lightning Eel)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive, Defensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: This technique is used by skilled Raiton users who find themselves fighting atop water. While standing on a body water, the user generates a burst of electricity, shocking and potentially paralyzing anyone also in or on the water around them. Because of their affinity with Raiton, the user is protected from the effects of this technique.



Raijōmō no Jutsu (Lightning Net Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustained
Description: This technique is intended to be used in order to trap a target. After performing the necessary handseals, the user creates a net of pure electricity, which can be launched towards a single target. If successfully trapped, the target will be momentarily trapped under a constantly shocking prison of pure Raiton. While it is not intended to create massive damage, this technique is excellent for immobilizing an opponent for a short period of time.



Amigumo (Spider Web)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m)
Type: Offensive, Defensive
Cost: Sustain
Description: After kneading chakra in the body and converting it to lightning, the user places their hand on the ground, releasing surges of electricity around them in the form of a web, which electrocutes and paralyzes anyone caught in its vicinity.



Purazuma Booru (Plasma Ball Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive, Offensive
Cost: Sustain
Description: By converting the user's chakra into electricity, they can create a plasma barrier around them to serve as a defense which protects them from certain incoming attacks. The shield can be used offensively, by discharging the electricity in the direction of the user's choice in a wave.



Raiton no Heki (Lightning Release Wall)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Defensive, Offensive
Cost: Sustain
Description: This technique allows the user to create a wall that can defend themselves and other. By creating a wall of pure lightning bolts, the user can defend against several different types of attacks, and can repel anyone who touches, causing harsh shocking damage to them that can result in paralysis.



Thunderbolt (Sandāboruto)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustain
Description: A technique that can be used to target multiple targets, the user extends both arms, releasing a high discharge through both palms that can strike a target, and if another is nearby, can chain to them as well. This technique has a chance to temporarily paralyze its target, turning the tides on a situation where the user may be at a disadvantage.



Kaminari Shibari (Thunder Binding)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive, Supplemenatary
Cost: Standard
Description: This technique lets the user create a three-sided wall of electricity to bind their opponent. The user must have three conductors to stick in the ground to create the points, such as metallic weapons. Once the three conductors implant into the ground in a triangular shape around his opponent, they will then create electrified fields between themselves to form a triangular shaped prison. Furthermore, once the enemy is inside, if they come into contact with the wall they will be electrocuted. The only way the technique can be broken is if an outside party were to strike one of the walls with a strong enough attack, which will then deactivate the other walls.



Ikazuchi no Kiba (Fangs of Lightning)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Sustain
Description: With this technique, the user can send their Raiton chakra into the sky and shortly after summoning lightning at will. By drawing together their hands, the user can send an electrical essence into the clouds, allowing them to create lightning strikes in any desired location.



Raisen (Lightning Flash)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: After concentrating their Raiton chakra in their hands, the user launches a fūma shuriken comprised of pure lightning at their opponent, with the potential to shock, paralyze, and knock them back. This can be thrown skillfully the way a real large shuriken can, meaning it can be made to curve in its flight path. The lightning trail it leaves behind lingering is also capable of temporarily stunning any opponents nearby.



Denpō Sekka (Telegram Flash)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: Considered a superior version of Jibashiri, the user slams their hand onto the ground, causing powerful lightning to spread from their hand to underneath the opponent. Unlike Jibashiri, this can be used to target multiple targets at once, has greater range, and possess more destructive and paralytic power.



Jibashi (Electromagnetic Murder)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: A purely offensive, area of effect attack, this technique allows the user to create a powerful wave of electricity that streams freely from their hands. This powerful stream of lightning is capable of ripping through solid rock, and can affect multiple targets at once within its range.



Raihazan (Lightning Slash)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: With the use of a bladed weapon, this technique allows the user to release an X-shaped wave of intense Raiton chakra that is capable of cutting through most objects, traveling a distance a blade cannot reach, and if successful in colliding with their target, temporarily stun them.



Gian (False Darkness)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: A highly lethal Raiton technique, the user emits lightning in the shape of a spear from its mouth, which then attempts to pierce the enemy. Its destructive power is great enough to even pierce through rock, meaning it has a high killing potential.



Shichuu Shibari (Four Pillar Binding)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Cost: Standard
Description: A more advanced binding technique than Kaminari Shibari, this version does not require any tools, and is much stronger. Once the seals are formed, four large earthen pillars will rise to surround the target. Lightning will then be unleashed to stun the target by shooting bolts between them, immobilizing the target and doing great damage to them.



Raijū Tsuiga (Lightning Beast Tracking Fang)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: This high level Raiton technique involves the user creating a hound of lightning which will chase and track the opponent with lethal intent. The hound is highly fast and its movements are unpredictable, making it is very difficult to avoid. As the user's hand remain connected to the hound by a cord of lightning, this allows the user to to freely manipulate its speed and range. Upon impact, it electrocutes its target with great prejudice.



Rairyū no Tatsumaki (Lightning Dragon Tornado)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Multi
Description: One of the more powerful Raiton technique, the user will draw their hands together and then raise them into the air and draw lightning down upon his body. The current will be contained within and around the user's form. Then, they will begin to spin in place, forming a whirling vortex of wind and electricity. The vortex will take on the form of a dragon's head and will cover the area in front of him. It will then strike out against his opponent and painfully trap them in the vortex. Even if the attack doesn't directly connect with his foe, the lightning can jump from the vortex to hit a nearby target.



Ōbādoraibu (Overdrive)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Cost: Sustained
Description: By utilizing extreme amounts of Raiton chakra onto oneself, the user can create eclectic pulses to stimulate all their body's muscles to greatly enhance their reflex speed by speeding up the signals that are sent from the brain to the muscles. This increases the user's movement and striking speed, as well as grant the user cutting capabilities from barehanded attacks.



Raimuraito (Limelight)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~ 10m), Far (10m+)
Type: Offensive
Cost: Standard
Description: Regarded as one of the ultimate Raiton jutsu, Limelight is created through the simultaneous and constant summoning of powerful lightning. After sending Lightning from their location over the center of the target, it will rain down massive destruction on the area directly underneath in the form of a powerful beam, destroying everything in its sight. Though this can be done individually, if more than one user knows this technique, they can combine their power and raise its destructive potential. Legend has it that four shinobi once used this to render an entire small village dust.