Wind Release (風遁, Fūton) is one of the five basic elemental nature transformations. Most offensive Wind Release techniques are performed by making chakra as sharp and thin as possible, however, wind can also be generated as a large, concussive force to overwhelm a target. Wind-based techniques are 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 channeled into blades to increase their cutting power and overall range. The wind affinity is seemingly more common among shinobi of Sunagakure.