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A technique that is unique to [[Gaara]]. Whenever Gaara is about to be harmed, a shield of [[Sand (tool)|sand]] will automatically surround and protect him. The sand will react regardless of Gaara's will, even protecting him from self-inflicted injuries. This was first believed to be enacted by [[Shukaku]]'s desire to survive, although it was later revealed that Gaara's mother, [[Karura]], had her love and will seeped into it.
 
A technique that is unique to [[Gaara]]. Whenever Gaara is about to be harmed, a shield of [[Sand (tool)|sand]] will automatically surround and protect him. The sand will react regardless of Gaara's will, even protecting him from self-inflicted injuries. This was first believed to be enacted by [[Shukaku]]'s desire to survive, although it was later revealed that Gaara's mother, [[Karura]], had her love and will seeped into it.
   
In Part I, the shield's power was considerable in speed and strength. It is capable of withstanding considerably strong attacks and blocking fast projectiles. However, it could be easily defeated with extreme speeds and brute force, as is the case with [[Rock Lee]]'s [[Reverse Lotus]]. Later, in Part II, Gaara's sand shield became so fast that even [[Amaterasu]] failed to breach it,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 464, page 12</ref> and his sand shield became so strong that even the extreme force of [[A]]'s [[Guillotine Drop]] failed to crush through it. The Shield of Sand and the [[Armour of Sand]] together were known as Gaara's {{translation|"Absolute Defence"|絶対防御|Zettai Bōgyo}}, well known and praised by even Naruto, who had just witnessed the [[Third Raikage]]'s defenses.
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In Part I, the shield's power was considerable in speed and strength. It is capable of withstanding considerably strong attacks and blocking fast projectiles. However, it could be easily defeated with extreme speeds and brute force, as is the case with [[Rock Lee]]'s [[Reverse Lotus]]. Later, in Part II, Gaara's sand shield became so fast that even [[Amaterasu]] failed to breach it,<ref>''Naruto'' chapter 464, page 12</ref> and his sand shield became so strong that even the extreme force of [[A]]'s [[Guillotine Drop]] failed to crush through it. The Shield of Sand and the [[Armour of Sand]] together were known as Gaara's {{translation|"Absolute Defence"|絶対防御|Zettai Bōgyo}}, well known and praised by even Naruto, who had just witnessed the [[Third Raikage]]'s defences.
 
 
 
[[File:Sphere of Sand.JPG|thumb|left|Gaara completely surrounds himself in the Shield of Sand.]]
 
[[File:Sphere of Sand.JPG|thumb|left|Gaara completely surrounds himself in the Shield of Sand.]]

Revision as of 21:02, 13 September 2011

A technique that is unique to Gaara. Whenever Gaara is about to be harmed, a shield of sand will automatically surround and protect him. The sand will react regardless of Gaara's will, even protecting him from self-inflicted injuries. This was first believed to be enacted by Shukaku's desire to survive, although it was later revealed that Gaara's mother, Karura, had her love and will seeped into it.

In Part I, the shield's power was considerable in speed and strength. It is capable of withstanding considerably strong attacks and blocking fast projectiles. However, it could be easily defeated with extreme speeds and brute force, as is the case with Rock Lee's Reverse Lotus. Later, in Part II, Gaara's sand shield became so fast that even Amaterasu failed to breach it,[2] and his sand shield became so strong that even the extreme force of A's Guillotine Drop failed to crush through it. The Shield of Sand and the Armour of Sand together were known as Gaara's "Absolute Defence" (絶対防御, Zettai Bōgyo), well known and praised by even Naruto, who had just witnessed the Third Raikage's defences.

File:Sphere of Sand.JPG

Gaara completely surrounds himself in the Shield of Sand.

Gaara can completely surround himself in the shield to further increase his defensive capabilities.[3] He then uses the Third Eye to watch his opponents' movements and control sand as necessary to battle them. In addition to being extremely dense, this sand-sphere can form spikes from its surface to spear any would-be attacker. This formation can be used in mid-air. In Part I, Gaara can use this technique to shield himself from his opponent long enough to perform his transformation into Shukaku, though with sufficient force, such as a Chidori, this defence can be breached.

Trivia

  • Despite that Shukaku was stated to be the source of this technique, it has remained with Gaara even after the beast was extracted from his body. Both Gaara's father and uncle have stated that it is his mother's will that moves the sand to protect him and not Shukaku.[4][5]

References

  1. First Databook, page 202
  2. Naruto chapter 464, page 12
  3. Naruto chapter 112, page 13
  4. Naruto chapter 547, page 15
  5. Naruto chapter 548, page 10