The downside of this technique is that it requires tremendous chakra control skill and consumption to maintain the kekkei tōta, completely exhausting an user with regular chakra reserves in just a couple of minutes. As such, it's usually used as a last resort technique, ill-advised for prolonged battles. Due to these disadvantages, Kimi looks to capitalize the immense power boost it gives in as much less time as possible, always employing her Lightning Release: Body Flicker Technique in combination with this one to be able to close-in on her opponent as fast as possible.