(Fūton: Kakeami no Jutsu) - Wind Release: Cast Net Technique
Perform the technique:Shadou grasp onto the handle of his gunbai while letting his chakra flow throughout it. Once a large amount of futon chakra is gathered and focused within the fan, Shadou swings it towards his opponent, releasing a powerful gust of wind from the gunbai. The wind takes on the form of a net, capable of slicing through his opponent,
Creative uses/strengths:
Strengths are that with a fan,this technique doesn’t require hand seals. The technique can also extend up to long range and covers a decent area making evasion difficult. Creative uses could be to trap your opponents feet beforehand so they cannot evade the gust of wind. A fireball followed by this technique could also work.
Drawbacks/counters:
Without a fan, this technique requires a few hand seals which can be a drawback depending on the range that this technique is performed from. The technique is also straightforward and travels across the ground, so a quick opponent can set up a counter or evasion quick. Counters could be setting up a strong earth wall or earth armor to withstand the attack. A wide-scale, powerfull fire technique to overpower the gust or a technique to boost yourself into the air could also work.
(Futon: Shinkūzan no Jutsu) - Wind Release: Vacuum Slash technique
Perform the technique:Shadou begins to gather a considerable amount of chakra while envisioning the nature of wind. As his chakra takes on the properties of wind, Shadou channels the chakra towards his fingertips. Shadou then waves his hands, releasing a blade of wind in the form of a scythe.
Creative uses/strengths:
Strengths are that this technique can be performed very quickly and is also very powerful and can reach a decent range. Since the technique is noticeable however, a creative use could be to use the hidden in the mist technique or bringer of darkness, to take away the vision of your opponent then use this technique. Lightning technique capable of paralyzing the opponent would also be a perfect setup for this technique as well.
Drawbacks/counters:
Besides being noticeable, there aren’t too many disadvantages towards this technique. One drawback that stands out is that if the user send more then one blade, the technique gets weaker and a quick opponent can move out of range. Counters could be of course to set up a large wall of powerful earth or to use the stone golem technique to take the impact from this hit. A strong enough fire jutsu will also overpower this tech.
( Futon: Shinkūdama ) - Wind Release: Vacuum Bullet
Perform the technique:Gathering a large amount of chakra from within, Shadou begins to envision the nature of wind, allowing his chakra to match the properties of wind. Shadou opens his mouth while taking a deep inhale, sucking in all the air in the surrounding area. As Shadou sucks in the wind, his opponent is dragged in towards him. Once his opponent is sucked in from the wind, Shadou kneads the gathered futon chakra in his mouth before releasing a powerful bullet made of wind to blast his opponent backwards.
Creative uses/strengths:
Strengths are that this technique requires no hand seals and can reach a decent range. The technique is also capable of throwing the opponent off balance or interrupting their planned assault. Creative uses could be setting up a trap on the ground that the opponent will land on once they are hit with the bullet. As the opponent is getting dragged in, throwing shurikens/kunais to add extra damage can work as well while you’re streaming the technique. If the user has a clone on the battlefield, they could have it maneuver behind the opponent to set up a deadly trap.
Drawbacks/counters:
Drawbacks are that this technique is streaming based, so it requires the user to constantly feed it chakra while active which can be dangerous; that with the fact that this technique is released from the mouth, leaves many blindspots open on the user for a ally/clone/summon. Counters could be the earth technique where the user increases their weight to prevent them from being dragged in followed by a fire technique to overpower the wind. If a clone is on the battlefield for the target, there are plenty of more chances for this technique to backfire.