The is one of the most elite clans in the Land of Lightning. They are one of the descendant clans of Asura Ōtsutsuki's lineage. They are also known as the "Senju Clan of Kumogakure" by most of the Land of Fire people. Azai clan have been infamous for having one of the most rare Kekkei Tōta, the Geomagnestorm Release though the possibility of the clan members to inherit the ability is one person in every 100 years. The latest known member of having this ability is the recent 6th Raikage, Raiga Azai. The clan possess an innate affinity for Lightning Release nature transformation, with even the youngest of members able to use it from just observation. As such they have created several and use this nature transformation more skilfully than any other.