Shield of Sand


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 * Type: Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
 * User: Gaara

This jutsu causes sand to automatically surround and protect Gaara from harm, even if it's self-inflicted, regardless of whether or not he wants it to. The shield is capable of withstanding considerably strong attacks and projectiles, and can be hardened to a point where it's stronger than steel. It can be defeated by avoiding it completely with extremely high-speed attacks, or merely overcoming the shield with incredible brute force. When Gaara uses the shield to create a defensive sphere, the sand can also form spikes to impale opponents who approach.

However, it has been shown that the shield can be penetrated by a user of the chidori. The chidori could penetrate the shield so far that is was able to seriously wound Gaara.