The gates, and inside layer of the walls, of Yukigakure are unique to the village alone. Long ago the village had five leaders, each deeply concerned about the village's safety. Together they created a technique, which they used to create the Crystal Walls of Yukigakure. In the centuries since then the walls have been covered to look like traditional walls, but the gates remained uncovered. The gates have the unique ability to absorb the energy of chakra based attacks. The gates are also connected to a crystal mirror in the Kage's office and a small piece of crystal that the Kage carries with him or her. The connection allows the Kage to see where there is trouble inside and outside of the gates, but the connection is only activated either by a gate or wall guard, or an attack on the walls or gates.

The Crystal (color, opacity, and design[minus the iStockphoto thing]) - User Image