Steel Release: Impervious Armour

This technique allows the user to turn their body into black steel, making that part invulnerable. Hiruko states that blades do not affect him at all due to this ability. The portion converted into black steel is similar in appearance to Kakuzu's Earth Spear technique. Though because of it's more advanced nature, it can be seen as a stronger and superior technique. Hiruko uses it to counter Sai's tantō, causing it to snap clean in half on impact.