Haiton

'''Hadō #17. Haiton' (灰遁, Ash Release'') is a Kidō spell.

Description
The practitioner gather's spiritual power and exhales, producing a large quantity of ash which floats around the user, masking their movements. Hitsugaya uses it in conjunction with Hojūeishō as part of his refinement of, thus producing additional abilities whilst in and. Unlike Hadō #69. Sekka (石火, Flint Fire), Haiton does not possess explosive qualities, though Haiton is often mistook for the more dangerous Sekka regardless.

Incantation
Unknown.

Known Practitioners

 * Tōshirō Hitsugaya.

Behind the Scenes

 * The creator of this spell came up with the idea for Haiton upon reading the Hojūeishō created by N, so that Hitsugaya need not rely upon or her  to use the abilities he demonstrated in the canon.