Lava Release: Rubber Ball

The user expels a large glob of lava from their mouth, which quickly solidifies into a hollow ball that can be used to protect an object by surrounding it with the durable rubber-like material. The properties of this substance mean that it can both absorb and dissipate the force behind a blow when struck, resulting in it either deforming or bouncing upon impact.

A skilled user of this technique, such as Dodai, is capable of making it appear as if they were intending to protect an object or individual within the sphere, when in fact they merely use the ball as a distraction in order to occupy an enemy, while instead covertly withdrawing the item in question from the ball during its formation.

On the other hand, Karyū's rubber balls are darker in colour and far more solid. This version, dubbed, is instead used for long-ranged attacks. The amount of chakra put into the orbs seemingly correlates with what damage can be done to the opponent.