Well, some lightning jutsus can form in front of you or away from you. As long as you don't physically come in contact with the lightning itself and as long as the lightning jutsu doesn't physically touch the water that you're standing on, you should be fine.
*the jutsu works perfectly*
Good job. (I let you learn those jutsus quickly just because I've neglected this training thread for too long. These C-ranks are going to be a bit harder to learn

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Those are really the only useful D-ranks. Let's move on to C-ranks.
(Raiton: Jibashi) - Lightning Release: Electromagnetic Murder
Rank: C
Type: Offense
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30 (+5 if used in conjunction with a water jutsu)
Description: This jutsu allows the user to create a wave of electricity from the user's hands. This jutsu can vary in power from a small surge to shock an opponent to a powerful stream of lightning capable of ripping through solid rock. It is ideal to use in conjunction with a water jutsu.
*I focus lightning chakra in my hands, then shooting it out in the form of a horizontal wave. The jutsu moves forward at a fast rate and cuts through two trees.*
Focus the lightning chakra in your hands (not just in your fingers) and release it forward with an extra burst of chakra in both of your hands at once.
This lightning jutsu is useful because it can be combined with water.