Editing: Sand (tool) Back to page http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb1/messaging/images/f/f1/Greenbutton.png [http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Signup?returnto=Sand_(tool) CLICK HERE TO LOG IN OR CREATE AN ACCOUNT] http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb1/messaging/images/f/f1/Greenbutton.png {{Looking for|the sand used by Gaara and other shinobi|the ninja village|Sunagakure}} References: Image: Shield of Sand.png Kanji: Unnamed Romaji: Literal english: English tv: Viz manga: Game names (,): Other names (,): Related Tools: Users: Debut (manga; chapter #): Debut (anime; episode #): Shippuden Debut Game: Debut Movie: Anime OVA In Media: Anime Manga Game Movie Sand (tool): Article Text {{translation|'''Sand'''|砂|Suna}}, 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]]. 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> 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> 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> == Other Uses == * 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> * 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]].<ref>''Naruto: Shippūden'' episode 8</ref> * 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. ** 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 instances, as seen in the effects of [[Earth Release: Hiding Like a Mole Technique]].<ref>Third Databook, page 292</ref> == Trivia == * 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> == References == <references/> [[es:Arena]] Summary: Minor edit Follow this page Cancel
