Earth Release: Silkwork Needle

The Earth Release: Silkwork Needle is a technique that requires both excellent chakra control as well as proficiency within the Earth Release nature in order to use successfully. Unlike most Earth Release techniques, the Silkwork Needle is one made by Dōtsuchi in order to avoid the use of lengthy and time-consuming hand seals, focusing more on the practicality of the fight itself.

The technique's overall effect is that of large earthen "needles" protruding from the earth at a rapid rate. This is done through Dōtsuchi's constant influx of chakra from his own body to the ground, which instantly allows for Dōtsuchi to cause it to rise upward, thereby creating a structure similar to a needle. The manner in which this is done appears to be very abrupt, however, mainly because of the instantaneous time that this technique takes to form. In this regard, it can, at best, be used as an offensive maneuver towards individuals in the air, or as a temporary means of evasion. Nonetheless, it is a very potent technique with numerous applications.