Kakashi Hatake's Purple Electricity Jutsu in Boruto: The Road to Boruto
The upcoming Boruto: Naruto the Movie will see Kakashi Hatake return to the spotlight in his Hokage role, bringing some major changes. Kakashi's development as a character makes him one of the best Naruto characters, given his humble beginnings as a social outcast ninja. His talent as a shinobi was evident even at a young age, becoming a Chunin at five and a Jonin at 13.
His signature move, Raikiri, became ineffective after losing his Sharingan during the Fourth Great Ninja War, leading him to develop Purple Electricity. If you're looking for a solid Lightning Release technique for your Naruto Shippuden collection or in general, then this is the one for you. Here's everything you need to know about Kakashi's Purple Electricity jutsu.
What is Purple Electricity?
Compared to Raikiri, Purple Electricity is more versatile. It can be used in close-range combat and from a distance, allowing Kakashi to harm only what he wants, such as safely detonating an explosive vest. It also eliminates the tunnel vision drawback faced by Raikiri users, making it stronger without the need for a Sharingan.
Its power can also be adjusted, ranging from weak paralysis to complete destruction. Kakashi displayed the strength of Purple Electricity when he effortlessly severed the tail of the powerful Nue. He also demonstrated his prowess against the Inner of Kara, Kashin Koji, during a brief but intense clash. Even Boruto Uzumaki was able to break through Iron Sand using Purple Electricity through a Scientific Ninja Tool, further highlighting Kakashi's continued growth and improvement in his Lightning Release techniques.
In the trailer for Boruto: Naruto the Movie, Kakashi is seen unleashing a powerful purple current as he charges towards Nue. Later, Boruto also uses this jutsu to combat Kobuki. There's a chance that we might see a power upgrade for this jutsu in Boruto, but that remains to be seen.
All things considered, Kakashi's Purple Electricity stands as one of the strongest Lightning Release techniques in Naruto. It will be interesting to see the ninja abandon his signature move and how fans will react to it. Check out some of our other Naruto character lists while you're here, especially if you're a fan of Kakashi.
