Steel Manipulation

In terms of Manipulation, Steel is represented by defensive strength and tools.

List of Abilities:

 * Antivenom
 * Withstand
 * Impregnable Defense

List of Moves:

 * Tether
 * Soldered
 * Blacksmith
 * Weld
 * Melt Our Sins Away

Characteristics
Serving as a mirror to Rock Manipulation, Steel Manipulators are strong, focusing on defensive strength, rather than offensive. They're generally not already as strong as Rock Manipulators, and the amount of strength already possessed does not come into play when meditating to become a Steel Manipulator. When it comes to their beliefs, they believe that a good defense is better than a good offense. They're more even-tempered, compared to Rock Manipuators. A more safe approach is what they prefer.

Another huge part of Steel Manipulators is that they're adept at tools. They already practice with tools in their spare time and have a pretty advanced knowledge of them. This factor is a bit more important during meditation. Weapons they possess can make them good at either long-range or close-range battling, depending on their preference. Usually, ninjas tend to become Steel Manipulators or Fighting Manipulators, but that doesn't have to always be the case.

Steel Plate
The name of the Steel Plate is Koutetsu. The location of the Plate is unknown so far in the series.

Known Manipulators
The following is a list of known Steel Manipulators in the series. Ones who have not been revealed yet are not shown here for now.
 * Lysandre Tezuka (a Dual Manipulator, along with Fire)
 * Archie Taketa
 * The Iron-Masked Marauder
 * Argus Steele

See Also:
List of Manipulations