Sage Art: Ghost in the Shell

Sage Art: Ghost in the Shell (仙法・攻殻機動隊, Senpō: Kōkakukidōtai) is a ninjutsu employed through the combination of and the Ghost Kata. It revolves around the creation of a versatile defense which can adequately protect the user whilst he or she exercises the purely offensive side of the aforementioned fighting style. To begin, the user creates a layer of hardened, condensed natural chakra just above the surface of the skin. This layer is incredibly durable and boasts the ability to deflect thrown projectiles or sword blows with ease. Once formed, the user erects a second layer of senjutsu chakra which is composed of a much higher concentration of energy. It surrounds the body in, what appears to be, a swirling cloak of light. The primary purpose of this external layer is found through, in which the use can form arms of chakra that can be utilized in the delivery or creation of additional ninjutsu.