Unleashing the Power Within: Demystifying Kakashi's Electrifying New Jutsu

Renowned globally as the Copy Ninja, Kakashi Hatake is a prodigious shinobi who displayed exceptional talent from a young age. At the mere age of 5, Kakashi achieved the rank of Chunin, establishing himself as the youngest individual to hold such a prestigious position. His brilliance was further exemplified when he became a fully-fledged Jonin at the age of 13, earning recognition and admiration from Minato Namikaze, ultimately leading him to follow in his footsteps and become the Hokage.

As a highly skilled shinobi, Kakashi developed numerous Jutsu of his own, with his most renowned technique being the Lightning Blade, also known as Raikiri. This Jutsu involved gathering Lightning Style chakra in his hand and performing a high-speed thrust through his target's chest, making it an incredibly dangerous move. However, during the Fourth Great Ninja War, Kakashi lost his Sharingan, forcing him to devise an alternative technique known as Purple Electricity.

Fans have been eager to understand the uniqueness and capabilities of this new Jutsu, and thankfully, Kakashi has already demonstrated its power in Boruto. Additionally, the Naruto light novels have provided fans with glimpses of this incredible technique, which will now be explored in depth.

What Is Purple Electricity?

Purple Electricity is a potent jutsu developed by Kakashi Hatake following the Fourth Great Ninja War to compensate for the limitations of the Raikiri. The loss of his Sharingan left Kakashi vulnerable to counterattacks while using the Raikiri, making it too risky for him to employ in battle. It was widely acknowledged that without the Sharingan, using the Raikiri was nearly impossible. As a result, Kakashi needed a new, distinctive technique, which led to the creation of Purple Electricity.

Similar to the Raikiri, Purple Electricity harnesses the power of Lightning Release, which is Kakashi's natural affinity. However, the application of this technique differs significantly from the Raikiri. Instead of charging at high speeds to pierce through opponents, Lightning Release: Purple Electricity is primarily utilized from a distance, appearing as a bolt of lightning. Its debut in Kakashi Hiden: Lightning in the Icy Sky showcased its effectiveness as Kakashi can effortlessly hurl it from afar, inflicting immense damage upon his enemies.

Purple Electricity is incredibly versatile, offering a multitude of applications. In addition to its long-range slicing and burning capabilities, Kakashi can also utilize it through direct contact, delivering a powerful shock of electricity. One noteworthy example is when he used alcohol as a conductor, highlighting the technique's exceptional adaptability.

Furthermore, Kakashi has the ability to adjust the intensity of Purple Electricity to suit his preferences. He can weaken it to the point of merely paralyzing his targets, as demonstrated when he faced off against Academy students prior to their Genin status. On the other hand, he can amplify its power to create devastating blasts that completely obliterate his intended target. What sets Purple Electricity apart is its remarkable precision in selectively harming only what Kakashi desires. For instance, he once skillfully disarmed a target wearing an explosive vest, causing it to detonate without harming the individual—a feat that the Rakiri technique would never be able to replicate.

How Strong Is Kakashi's Purple Electricity?

Purple electricity is a highly potent technique that surpasses the Chidori and Raikiri, especially in the case of Kakashi. It can be effectively utilized in both close-range and long-range combat, making it exceptionally formidable. Unlike Raikiri, which can only be executed in close proximity, Purple Electricity does not have this limitation. The exclusive use of Raikiri by those with Sharingan was due to the user's tunnel vision and vulnerability to counterattacks without the assistance of Sharingan.

With Purple Electricity, these drawbacks are eliminated. Kakashi is able to unleash his full potential while maintaining the incredible offensive power that Raikiri provided. Additionally, Purple Electricity appears to possess even greater strength. This was evident in Kakashi's brief confrontation with two characters in Boruto. The first confirmation of this occurred during his battle against the Nue, a creature capable of destroying Konoha. Kakashi effortlessly severed its tail with a single blow of Purple Electricity, a feat that would have been challenging with Raikiri. This demonstrates that Kakashi has continuously enhanced his Lightning Release over the years, resulting in Purple Electricity being more powerful than his Raikiri.

During the brief clash between Kakashi and Kashin Koji, fans were able to witness Kakashi's impressive skill level in hand-to-hand combat. Despite being an Inner of Kara, Kashin Koji was evenly matched with Kakashi in this aspect. This is in stark contrast to Konohamaru, who was quickly outmatched by Kashin Koji. Additionally, Kakashi utilized the powerful Purple Electricity technique during their clash, causing even Koji to be cautious of its immense power.

Another display of Kakashi's exceptional power and skill was seen during the Chunin Exams arc, specifically when Boruto Uzumaki faced off against Shinki. Iron Sand is widely regarded as one of the most formidable abilities in the Naruto universe. Renowned for its remarkable durability, the Third Kazekage was known for mastering this technique. However, when Boruto used Purple Electricity through his Scientific Ninja Tool, he was able to effortlessly break through the Iron Sand in a matter of seconds.

Undoubtedly, Kakashi's prowess remains unyielding even without the Sharingan. Numerous instances suggest that during his tenure as Hokage, Kakashi may have even surpassed his previous levels of strength. His mastery over various techniques has seen a significant surge following the war, indicating a substantial enhancement in his overall skillset. It is irrefutable that Kakashi's Purple Electricity stands as one of the most formidable Lightning Release techniques in history.