What's the diff between chidori and raikiri

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Kakashi's raikiri is supposed to be then then a chidori but they seem like the same to me. Can someone explain?
 

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Raikiri is S- Rank and a much stronger version while Chidori is A- Rank and not as sharp.
 

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the name is the difference
 

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Chidori is a beginner's jutsu.
 

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i thought it was the same thing
 

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There isn't any... It's the same jutsu with different names.
 

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Oh really? I thought Raikiri "lightning blade" was a nickname for Kakashi's Chidori "Thousand Birds" jutsu?
 
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I think this is the answer your looking for.

They look like they do the same damage and if sasuke mastered other forms of chidori like senbon and spear I have no idea why he can't use this more advanced one
 
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Raikiri is S- Rank and a much stronger version while Chidori is A- Rank and not as sharp.

This ^

The Raikiri is an enhanced and concentrated form of the Chidori with the same effects and drawbacks.
 
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I can't believe people don't know the difference on a matter as simple as this lol

"Because the Chidori is already powerful on its own, the Raikiri requires better chakra control, which is exemplified in its appearance. The Chidori appears as simply a mass of white electrical chakra in the user's hand, while the Raikiri is more focused and blue."
 
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Chidori - A-Rank
Raikiri - S-Rank (Shape manipulation is more advanced, making it a sharper jab.)
 

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raikri is an advanced form of chidori and is much sharp then chidori and chidori is beginner technique.
 

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raikiri is the stronger form of chidori.
 

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In essence, they look the same but like what this guy this

Raikiri is S- Rank and a much stronger version while Chidori is A- Rank and not as sharp.
 

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Raikiri - S ranked
Chidori - A ranked

Raikiri - Focused and blue
Chidori - Slightly less focused and white

Look at the uses and I'm pretty sure you can figure it out.
 

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Raikiri is a stronger version and is S-Rank unlike Chidori being A-Rank.
 
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