Sanemi was the former wind breathing hashira, knowing all 9 forms, first form dust whirlwind cutter, second form claws-purifying wind, third form clean storm wind tree, fourth form rising dust storm, fifth form cold mountain wind, sixth form black wind mountain mist, seventh form, gale, sudden gusts, eighth form primary gale slash, and ninth form, idaten typhoon. sanemi is extremely strong and muscular, and fought on equal ground with Kokushibo