The secret of its jab is in the speed with which it is delivered and the ninja's ability to focus his chakra at the point of impact. Once these two elements, speed and focus have attained a certain level, the chakra actually becomes visible and gives off the distinctive sound that you hear, like birds chirping. It is this sound that gives the technique its name: Chidori, 1000 birds!
[Sasuke uses Chidori to penetrate Gaara's sand shield]
That's impossible. No one can penetrate his defenses.
No way.
I don't believe it.
Excellent.
That technique, it's Kakashi's.
Also known as lightning blade.
But why's that?
It got its name because Kakashi once used it to cut a bolt of lightning in half before it could touch the ground.
Wow, cutting lightning in half.
Yeah right. These old guys and their war stories.
But whether called thousand birds or lightning blade, it's a weapon of unimaginable power, requiring almost inhuman levels of speed and chakra. But once perfected, it transforms a ninja's arm into an indestructible and invincible sword. A dangerous technique, not to be taught lightly.
Yeah you're one to talk. [Turns to Rock Lee] Right, Lee?
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