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|top={{Looking for|the sand used by Gaara and other shinobi|the ninja village|Sunagakure}}
 
|top={{Looking for|the sand used by Gaara and other shinobi|the ninja village|Sunagakure}}
|image=Gaara Attempting To Kill Lee.PNG
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|image=Shield of Sand.png
Shield of Sand.png
 
 
|kanji=砂
 
|kanji=砂
 
|unnamed tool=No
 
|unnamed tool=No
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|literal english=Sand
 
|literal english=Sand
 
|related tools=Gold Dust, Iron Sand
 
|related tools=Gold Dust, Iron Sand
|users=Shukaku, Gaara, Kankurō, Temari~anime, Sasori~anime
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|users=Bunpuku, Gaara, Kankurō, Naruto Uzumaki~manga, Shukaku, Sajin (Genin)~anime, Sasori~anime, Temari~anime
 
|debut manga=35
 
|debut manga=35
 
|debut anime=20
 
|debut anime=20
 
|debut shippuden=No
 
|debut shippuden=No
 
|game debut=Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
 
|game debut=Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
|movie debut=Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
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|movie debut=Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
 
|ova debut=Finally a clash! Jōnin vs. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament Meeting!!
 
|ova debut=Finally a clash! Jōnin vs. Genin!! Indiscriminate Grand Melee Tournament Meeting!!
 
|tool media=Anime, Manga, Game, Movie
 
|tool media=Anime, Manga, Game, Movie
 
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'''Sand''' is a versatile material, most often employed by the [[shinobi]] originating from [[Sunagakure]] for [[Sand (tool)#Other Uses|various purposes]], including numerous supplementary functions ranging from concealment to disguise. However, the tool itself rose to prominence in the hands of the [[jinchūriki]] of [[Shukaku]], whom acquired the ability to manipulate sand through the beast, with the most renowned amongst these being [[Gaara]].
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{{translation|'''Sand'''|砂|Suna}}, is a versatile material, most often employed by the [[shinobi]] originating from [[Sunagakure]] for various purposes, including numerous supplementary functions ranging from concealment to disguise. However, the tool itself rose to prominence in the hands of the [[jinchūriki]] of [[Shukaku]], whom acquired the ability to manipulate sand through the beast, with the most renowned amongst these being [[Gaara]].
   
While Gaara is capable of controlling any sand, he keeps {{translation|specially-made sand|特別製の砂|Tokubetsu Sei no Suna}} in his [[Sand Gourd|gourd]],<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 349, page 15</ref> also made from this sand. This sand is infused with his chakra, allowing him to make faster and more powerful attacks, as well as being used to make his [[Shield of Sand]]. It was also noted by both Gaara's [[Fourth Kazekage|father]] and [[Yashamaru|uncle]] that the sand would always protect him, because it possessed [[Karura|his mother]]'s will within it.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 547, pages 16-17</ref> Since this revelation, many of Gaara's techniques have begun to adopt the appearance of his mother.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 548, page 10</ref>
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While Gaara is capable of controlling any sand, he keeps {{translation|specially-made sand|特別製の砂|Tokubetsu Sei no Suna}} in his [[Sand Gourd|gourd]],<ref>Chapter 349, page 15</ref> also made from this sand. This sand is infused with his chakra, allowing him to make faster and more powerful attacks, as well as being used to make his [[Shield of Sand]]. It was also noted by both Gaara's [[Fourth Kazekage|father]] and [[Yashamaru|uncle]] that the sand would always protect him, because it possessed [[Karura|his mother]]'s will within it.<ref>Chapter 547, pages 16-17</ref> Since this revelation, many of Gaara's techniques have begun to adopt the appearance of his mother.<ref>Chapter 548, page 10</ref>
   
Sand includes a wide variety of minerals, and Gaara can select the hardest minerals to create stronger [[Ultimately Hard Absolute Defence: Shield of Shukaku|defences]] and, in the anime, [[Ultimately Hard Absolute Attack: Spear of Shukaku|offences]]. However, Gaara also possesses the capability to incorporate other materials into the sand, increasing its versatility even further by introducing substances that can alter its properties to a certain degree, such as [[Gold Dust|gold]] and hail.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 557, pages 16-17</ref>
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Sand includes a wide variety of minerals, and Gaara can select the hardest minerals to create stronger [[Ultimately Hard Absolute Defence: Shield of Shukaku|defences]] and, in the anime, [[Ultimately Hard Absolute Attack: Spear of Shukaku|offences]]. However, Gaara also possesses the capability to incorporate other materials into the sand, increasing its versatility even further by introducing substances that can alter its properties to a certain degree, such as gold and hail.<ref>Chapter 557, pages 16-17</ref> Similarly, he can insert his sand into other people, thereby exerting influence over their movements.<ref>Chapter 658, pages 5-6</ref>
   
 
When in need of more sand, Gaara can crush the soil, meaning nearly any kind of earth, with the sand he already has, to create more. Although this sand is more difficult to control than his specially-made sand, it provides the amount needed for large-scale techniques such as the [[Quicksand Waterfall Flow]].
 
When in need of more sand, Gaara can crush the soil, meaning nearly any kind of earth, with the sand he already has, to create more. Although this sand is more difficult to control than his specially-made sand, it provides the amount needed for large-scale techniques such as the [[Quicksand Waterfall Flow]].
   
It was shown that despite its durability, the sand could be countered by mixing other harmful substances, such as [[Explosive Clay]], into it. Other methods include the integration of substances that make the sand heavier, such as [[Gold Dust|gold]],<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 546, pages 11-12</ref> or by making it [[Wikipedia:Adhesion|bind]] together through the use of oil, which means that the sand crumbles very easily.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 556, pages 1-2</ref>
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It was shown that despite its durability, the sand could be countered by mixing other harmful substances, such as [[Explosive Clay]], into it. Other methods include the integration of substances that make the sand heavier, such as [[Gold Dust|gold]],<ref>Chapter 546, pages 11-12</ref> or by making it [[Wikipedia:Adhesion|bind]] together through the use of oil, which means that the sand crumbles very easily.<ref>Chapter 556, pages 1-2</ref>
   
 
== Other Uses ==
 
== Other Uses ==
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* [[Naruto Uzumaki]] was able to utilise sand when he gained the [[Six Paths Sage Technique]], where Shukaku combined its [[Magnet Release]] Chakra together with his techniques, creating the [[Sage Art: Magnet Release Rasengan]] and [[Sage Art: Super Tailed Beast Rasenshuriken]].
* Kankurō used sand to disguise his puppets, allowing him to make his puppets appear as another person,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 42, page 18</ref> or as himself, to trick enemies into attacking his puppets instead of him.<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 70, page 16</ref><ref>''Naruto'' chapter 213, pages 18-19</ref>
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* Kankurō used sand to disguise his puppets, allowing him to make his puppets appear as another person,<ref>Chapter 42, page 18</ref> or as himself, to trick enemies into attacking his puppets instead of him.<ref>Chapter 70, page 16</ref><ref>Chapter 213, pages 18-19</ref>
* In the anime, Sasori also used sand to make a [[Sand Clone|clone]] of himself as shown during his fight with [[Kankurō]] when he escaped from [[Black Ant]].
 
* In the anime, Temari also utilised sand in her [[Dust Wind Technique]] to cause her opponent to lose their footing in battle.
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* In the anime, Sasori also used sand to make a [[Sand Clone|clone]] of himself as shown during his fight with [[Kankurō]] when he escaped from [[Kuroari]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 8</ref>
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* In the anime, Temari also utilised sand in her [[Dust Wind Technique]] to cause her opponent to lose their footing in battle.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 72</ref>
 
* Due to the versatility of sand as a weapon, the [[Third Kazekage|Third]] and [[Fourth Kazekage]] both crafted their own imitations of sand manipulation via the use of their [[Magnet Release]] kekkei genkai to manipulate [[Iron Sand|iron]] and [[Gold Dust|gold dust]] respectively.
 
* Due to the versatility of sand as a weapon, the [[Third Kazekage|Third]] and [[Fourth Kazekage]] both crafted their own imitations of sand manipulation via the use of their [[Magnet Release]] kekkei genkai to manipulate [[Iron Sand|iron]] and [[Gold Dust|gold dust]] respectively.
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** In the anime, [[Nagare]] also creates his [[Assimilation: Sand Binding Coffin|own]] [[Assimilation: Sand Waterfall Funeral|imitation]] of [[Gaara]]'s sand manipulation through his [[Assimilate All Creation Technique]] using of rock powder.
* Earth Release users can also manipulate sand in some cases, as seen in the effects of [[Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique]].
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* Earth Release users can also manipulate sand in some instances, as seen in the effects of [[Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique]]<ref>Third Databook, page 292</ref> and [[Earth Release: Sand Dance]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 316</ref>
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* Wind Release users from [[Sunagakure]] can utilise sand in similar fashion as well, as seen in the case of the [[Wind Release: Sand Cloud Whirlwind]] technique.<ref>Shippuden episode 400</ref>
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* Sand has a complete immunity towards [[Fire Release]], with it being the only substance which [[Amaterasu]], the highest level Fire Release technique, has yet to burn into or through.<ref>Chapter 464, page 12</ref><ref>Chapter 128, page 8</ref>
* Due to the number of people Gaara has killed, the sand smells of blood, as noted by [[Kiba]].<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 59, pages 2-3</ref>
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* Due to the number of people Gaara has killed, his sand smells of blood, as noted by [[Kiba]].<ref>Chapter 59, pages 2-3</ref>
   
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
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Revision as of 20:48, 19 February 2015

This article is about the sand used by Gaara and other shinobi. For the ninja village, see Sunagakure.

Sand (, Suna), is a versatile material, most often employed by the shinobi originating from Sunagakure for various purposes, including numerous supplementary functions ranging from concealment to disguise. However, the tool itself rose to prominence in the hands of the jinchūriki of Shukaku, whom acquired the ability to manipulate sand through the beast, with the most renowned amongst these being Gaara.

While Gaara is capable of controlling any sand, he keeps specially-made sand (特別製の砂, Tokubetsu Sei no Suna) in his gourd,[1] also made from this sand. This sand is infused with his chakra, allowing him to make faster and more powerful attacks, as well as being used to make his Shield of Sand. It was also noted by both Gaara's father and uncle that the sand would always protect him, because it possessed his mother's will within it.[2] Since this revelation, many of Gaara's techniques have begun to adopt the appearance of his mother.[3]

Sand includes a wide variety of minerals, and Gaara can select the hardest minerals to create stronger defences and, in the anime, offences. However, Gaara also possesses the capability to incorporate other materials into the sand, increasing its versatility even further by introducing substances that can alter its properties to a certain degree, such as gold and hail.[4] Similarly, he can insert his sand into other people, thereby exerting influence over their movements.[5]

When in need of more sand, Gaara can crush the soil, meaning nearly any kind of earth, with the sand he already has, to create more. Although this sand is more difficult to control than his specially-made sand, it provides the amount needed for large-scale techniques such as the Quicksand Waterfall Flow.

It was shown that despite its durability, the sand could be countered by mixing other harmful substances, such as Explosive Clay, into it. Other methods include the integration of substances that make the sand heavier, such as gold,[6] or by making it bind together through the use of oil, which means that the sand crumbles very easily.[7]

Other Uses

Trivia

  • Sand has a complete immunity towards Fire Release, with it being the only substance which Amaterasu, the highest level Fire Release technique, has yet to burn into or through.[16][17]
  • Due to the number of people Gaara has killed, his sand smells of blood, as noted by Kiba.[18]

References

  1. Chapter 349, page 15
  2. Chapter 547, pages 16-17
  3. Chapter 548, page 10
  4. Chapter 557, pages 16-17
  5. Chapter 658, pages 5-6
  6. Chapter 546, pages 11-12
  7. Chapter 556, pages 1-2
  8. Chapter 42, page 18
  9. Chapter 70, page 16
  10. Chapter 213, pages 18-19
  11. Naruto: Shippūden episode 8
  12. Naruto episode 72
  13. Third Databook, page 292
  14. Naruto: Shippūden episode 316
  15. Shippuden episode 400
  16. Chapter 464, page 12
  17. Chapter 128, page 8
  18. Chapter 59, pages 2-3