Giant Folding Fan

This weapon wielded by users of Wind Release is a giant Japanese war fan that has three purple circles along its metal body referred to as "stars" ("moons" in the English dub). The fan's main purpose is to act as a catalyst for a variety of techniques, such as the Sickle Weasel Technique. The strength of the gusts of wind created is indicated by how many stars are shown (one being the weakest, three being the strongest). The fan itself can also be used as a club or to block attacks; it also seems to be able to deflect kunai and shuriken when opened and can also be lodged into the ground.