How Fast Does One Have to Be Moving to Use Chidori?

How Fast Does One Have to Be Moving to Use Chidori?

In the context of the anime and manga series, the activation process of Chidori and its speed requirements involve a certain degree of complexity. While the series does not specify an exact speed in measurable terms such as meters per second, it emphasizes that the user must be capable of moving quickly enough to close the distance to their target in an instant. This often involves using techniques like Body Flicker Technique Shunshin no Jutsu to enhance speed.

Activation Process

When considering how fast you have to move to activate Chidori, you shouldn’t actually be moving at all. Both Sasuke and Kakashi were able to activate Chidori while standing completely still. In fact, most times when it is activated, unless it is being used to block an incoming technique, the user usually grabs their wrist and aims their hand at the ground. The concentration and skill required to perform the technique while running would be more demanding, as you would have to focus on your direction, hand signs, and the amount of chakra you are sending to your hand.

After Activation: Speed and Functionality

If you are asking about how much of a speed boost Chidori gives you after activation, this is a very different and much more difficult question to answer because Naruto is full of inconsistencies, even when it comes to the Chidori. The technique is supposed to make you run so quickly that unless you have the Sharingan, you are unable to comprehend things quickly enough to move left or right, giving the user tunnel vision. However, we have seen characters like Itachi slap the Chidori out of Sasuke's hand, and we have seen Sasuke himself casually stroll around with the Chidori activated. Additionally, Sasuke flew using the Onyx Chidori and it was not so quickly that anyone without the Sharingan couldn’t keep up. Although one would still have tunnel vision without the Chidori, I would probably say that you run at more or less just above your normal speed.

Conclusion

Overall, the speed required to use Chidori is extraordinarily high, emphasizing the need for exceptional speed to surprise or outmaneuver an opponent effectively. The activation process is rooted in static positioning, while the speed after activation can vary significantly depending on the user's training and the context of the battle.