Armor of the Blade

Armor of the Blade is a Kenjutsu technique which allows the user to create a shield of chakra from a weapon, typically a sword.

Using the sword as a medium, the user channels their chakra into it, shaping it to a shield that emanates outwards from the blade. This allows the user to create a defensive barrier without needing to release their hold on the weapon, freeing them up to more effectively counterattack after defending.

While the weapon most typically associated with this technique is a sword, it can be performed with any weapon. The size of the weapon affects the size of the shield it creates, though.