Needle Jizō


 * Name: Ninja Art: Hair Spikes
 * Type: Defensive, Close Range (0-5m)
 * Users: Jiraiya
 * Hand Seals: Tiger-Horse-Pig-Sheep-Rat-Snake

Needle Guardian is a technique used by Jiraiya for defense. Jiraiya's hair will grow in length to surround and protect his body. In this form it also becomes rigid and spiked, in a manner similar to a hedgehog's or porcupine's quills, forming a layer of protection from direct strikes, and blows from certain types of weapons such as arrows.

This jutsu does have a weak spot usually the head is not covered but in the Part II arcs, Jiraiya is able to cover his head and he could stretch the spikes out further than usual.