Naruto is filled with many strong ninjas, and there is one major thing that separates the strongest from the others: their incredible variety of jutsu. There are five main nature releases in Naruto, but only a handful of ninjas have mastered all five.

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Lightning Release is one of the five basic natures, and it is also one of the most used natures. This nature has been used by some of the strongest characters in the series, such as Sasuke, Kakashi, and Lightning A. These characters have created some of the strongest Lightning Release jutsu to fight their opponents.

Updated on October 3, 2022, by Suzail Ahmad: Lightning Release has been popularized by several characters that appear in Naruto and its sequel, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Like all the other natures, Lightning Release has its strengths and weaknesses.

Lightning Release is strong against Earth Release, which might shock people, but according to the Naruto novels, the impurities present in the earth conduct electricity, which allows it to overwhelm any Earth Release techniques. Lightning Release is weak to Wind Release, and it ties in perfectly with Naruto and Sasuke's rivalry. Considering that almost all the strongest ninjas in the series use Lightning Release, it resulted in the creation of some very powerful Lightning Release Jutsu.

14 Five Release Great Combo Technique

Hiruzen Sarutobi uses Five Nature Attack

This technique was used by Hiruzen Sarutobi in the Fourth Great Ninja War. To use this technique, Hiruzen created four Shadow Clones. Upon doing so, all five launch different element-based attacks toward the target. The exact power of this technique is unknown, but given the fact that it is used in conjunction with other natures, it is bound to be powerful.

13 Lightning Release Bullet: Powerful Breath

Momoshiki using Lightning Release Bullet

Lightning Release Bullet: Powerful Breath has only ever been used by Momoshiki Otsutsuki. Powered by his ridiculously strong chakra, Momoshiki is able to create a very concentrated amount of Lightning Release chakra in his fist.

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After gathering enough chakra, Momoshiki simply releases it in the form of a lightning bolt. While this attack is used to attack a single target, the range can be increased by incorporating it with Water Release.

12 Lightning Release: Body Pathway Derangement

Tsunade uses Pathway Derangement on Kabuto

This is a very rare Lightning Release technique used by Tsunade. In this technique, Tsunade creates an electric field by adding Lightning Release to her chakra. Once the preparation is complete, the next step involves making contact with the target.

By striking the opponent with her hands, the electricity starts to flow inside their body. The sudden influx of electricity affects the signals coming from the brain. Due to this, the opponent cannot make their body move properly. The technique effectively renders the target incapable of fighting.

11 Lightning Release: Double Lariat

Killer B and A using Lightning Release Double Lariat

It is the stronger version of the regular Lariat that can be performed by a single individual. ​​​​​​Double Lariat is a combination technique, and it needs the involvement of two individuals.

It is an A-rank technique used by Lightning A and Killer B. They attack the target simultaneously from the front and back, and it results in the target being decapitated. To make the technique work, it is extremely important that both the users apply the same amount of force; otherwise, the target will simply bend.

10 Lightning Release Black Panther

Darui's Black Lightning

Black Panther is different from the regular Lightning Release techniques as it requires the use of black lightning instead of the regular one. Despite using a unique type of electricity, this jutsu is only B-ranked.

This specific technique was used by Darui. This particular jutsu requires the user to gather black lightning and then release it to attack their opponent. Due to its rapid movement, the technique can be used against multiple opponents at the same time. Darui can also take this technique up a notch by creating a shadow clone and making it use the same technique, so they can attack the opponent together.

9 Chidori

Sasuke using Chidori vs Naruto

Chidori is a very popular attack that has been used many times throughout the series. It was created by Kakashi Hatake when he was still a kid. In this attack, the user gathers a huge amount of lightning nature chakra in their hand, and once the user has amassed enough chakra, they charge toward their opponent and thrust the attack into their body.

The jutsu does have its drawback as it can cause damage to the user's hand, and it also causes vision problems, and the only way to bypass this weakness is to get ahold of the Sharingan.

8 Purple Electricity

Kakashi using Purple Electricity

After losing his Sharingan, Kakashi ended up creating this specific jutsu as he could no longer use the Lightning Cutter. In the novels, Kakashi used Purple Electricity mainly from a distance.

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While this technique might not be as powerful as the Lightning Cutter, it is much safer to use; the user does not have to worry about its drawbacks. So far, only three characters have been seen using this technique.

7 Lightning Cutter

Kakashi using Lightning Cutter

Raikiri or Lightning Cutter is an S-rank jutsu that was created by Kakashi Hatake. It is a more refined form of Chidori, which makes it more dangerous. The jutsu gained the name after Kakashi used his Chidori to shatter a bolt of lightning.

Just like its parent jutsu, Lightning Cutter requires its user to gather a huge amount of lightning nature chakra in their hand. After accumulating enough chakra, the user stabs their opponent with the attack. Due to the need for a large amount of chakra, Lightning Cutter can only be used a handful amount of times per day.

6 Kirin

Sasuke using Kirin vs Itachi

Kirin is a long-range jutsu that was invented by Sasuke Uchiha. It is an S-rank jutsu, which makes it extremely powerful. This technique requires a great deal of lightning, so Sasuke uses the lightning from the thunderclouds. Using natural lightning has both pros and cons.

The speed of striking the opponent is quicker than normal lightning release attacks, but it requires a great deal of preparation, and it can only be used once, as once the attack is launched, the thunderclouds disperse.

5 Hell Stab

Third Raikage Using Hell Stab

Hell Stab is the strongest technique of the Third Raikage. In this technique, the user starts to accumulate a great deal of chakra into the fingertips of just one hand. The high concentration of chakra on such a small surface area makes it a very devastating technique.

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There are different variants of this attack, with the strongest being the One Finger Nukite. In this technique, the Raikage only used one finger to attack, and it was powerful enough to cut all the tails of Gyuuki. This attack could also pierce the Third Raikage's Lightning Chakra Mode.

4 Susanoo Chidori

Sasuke using Susanoo Chidori vs Naruto

This attack is an improvement over the normal chidori. There is no major difference between this jutsu and the regular chidori except for the fact that this jutsu requires the use of susanoo. This particular Jutsu was used by Sasuke in his fight against Naruto Uzumaki.

3 Vanishing Rasengan

Boruto throwing his Vanishing Rasengan

Vanishing Rasengan is an upgraded version of the regular Rasengan. This jutsu was created by Boruto Uzumaki. In the past, Kakashi had tried to add Lightning Release to the Rasengan, but he had failed.

While training under Sasuke, Boruto subconsciously added the Lightning Release to it, which caused it to disappear after being thrown. This is a very effective jutsu to catch the opponent off guard as they cannot see the attack coming.

2 Kamui Lightning Cutter

Kakashi using Kamui Lightning Cutter vs Kaguya

Kamui Lightning Cutter is one of the strongest techniques in the entire series. It was used by Kakashi Hatake while fighting against Kaguya Otsutsuki. After Obito gave Kakashi Six Paths chakra and both of his eyes, which allowed him to use Kamui once again.

In this technique, Kakashi creates a Lightning Cutter made up of Six Paths chakra, and then he adds Kamui to it. Once this attack hits the target, it causes the affected part to be warped instantly to the Kamui dimension.

1 Indra's Arrow

Sasuke using Indra's Arrow

Indra's Arrow is the ultimate technique of Sasuke Uchiha. This technique was used by Sasuke against Naruto Uzumaki in their fight at the Valley of End. For this attack, Sasuke stole the chakra from all the nine-tailed beasts and channeled it via his complete body susanoo. The attack is shaped like an arrow, and it has enough power to cancel out Naruto's strongest attack.

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