Fuuton or Wind Release is one of the five basic elemens and it is a rarity among the other chakra nature. To perform a good and firm wind chakra, individual must make the chakra as sharp and thin as possible. It is mostly used on shrt to mid-ranged offensive techniques. It's well known for its slashing/cutting damage. One of the attribute of Wind release is that, it is usually performed by generating air circulation and can be enhanced by this system. Another attribute is that, it can also be transmitted into weapons like kunai or swords to grow the cutting power. Wind Release is mainly common among the shinobi from Sunagakure.
Wind is strong against lightning bcause it insulates the electrical energy. Although wind is weak against fire, because it fuels the fire. Furthermore, it can be applied together with Water Release to increase the overall destructive power. Wind is also a component of Kekkei Genkai: Ice Release and Scorch Release and kekkei tōta: Dust Release.