Wind Release (PKH)

Wind Release (風遁, Fūton, English TV: Wind Style) is one of the five basic elemental. It is performed by making chakra as sharp and thin as possible. Wind Release is mainly short to mid-ranged offensive techniques that combine brute force and keen precision to deal cutting and slashing damage. A rarity among the five chakra natures, wind techniques are usually performed by generating air circulation and can be enhanced through this method as well. Wind-natured chakra can also be channelled into blades to increase their cutting power and overall range. The wind affinity is seemingly more common amongst shinobi of.

Void Release
Genshikū, a power only acquired through complete mastery over Wind Release, as well as its secrets, is stated to be the highest level Wind Release ninjutsu. This technique is composed of, produced by a specialised form of Fire Release that Kan Korimachi refers to as , utilized solely by him. As shown by Kan, it is possible to add to the unique wind fashioning them into various weapons and defences. Aside from using Genshikū, Kan can create these flames with his wind cloak as well and natural, preexisting wind and vacuum, or even the wind of others.

Relationship with other Natures

 * Wind is strong against lightning because it is a natural electrical insulator but weak against fire because the flames are fuelled by air.
 * Void Release is strong against Fire Release, as it can instantly vanquish the flames. It's also strong against other natures, as they can't exist within its presense under normal circumstances.
 * Wind Release can be used in conjunction with Fire Release to augment the strength of the fire technique.
 * Additionally, it can be used with Water Release to increase the latter's concussive and overall destructive power.
 * Wind-natured chakra is a component of the following kekkei genkai: Ice Release, Scorch Release and Magnet Release.
 * It is also a component of the kekkei tōta: Dust Release.