Shield of Sand


 * Name: Suna no Tate, 砂の盾, literally "Shield of Sand", English TV "Sand Shield"
 * Type: No rank, Defensive, Short range (0-5m)
 * Users: 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.