Lightning Fortification

This technique was created and developed by Zatōichi. Its conception relies on the aspect of chakra flow. This technique supposedly gives the user immunity against lightning, if used under the correct conditions and by a master. The user simply flows lightning chakra through the chakra network in order to create a "counter-balancing effect" making the user highly resistant to lightning attacks. However, this technique has a weakness. The user is immune to lightning attacks that are weaker than the lightning flown in his or her body. In other word, if the intensity of the lightning fired at the user is greater than that of the one flown in his body, the user will be affected. However, the damage would be toned down.

If the strength of the lightning flown in the user's body is greater than that fired at him, he will be completely immune to the attack. This technique was shown to be activated in an instant. It was designed to be activated for a short period of time in which the attack occur as it was created to serve as a defense for lightning attacks, not as a passive technique. Although it was created by Zatōichi, he created it at a young age. The technique spread through some of Kumogakure shinobi and it was seen that someone from another village performed the technique. The technique isn't chakra taxing at all since it is basic nature transformation and chakra flow. however, it does require the user to be good at chakra flow and control. This technique was regarded as the ideal defense against lightning release.