The Power of the White Snake (白蛇の力, Shirohebi no Chikara)[1] is a general term for Orochimaru's ability to heal any injuries and to turn into a giant white snake. This enables him to utilise Living Corpse Reincarnation on a victim when the time is right. Aside from increased regeneration, Orochimaru can also reconnect his body with snakes should it be bisected,[2] or if the injuries are too severe to heal, he can shed his skin to regurgitate a new body, free from all damage.[3]
When he absorbed Orochimaru, Sasuke Uchiha temporarily acquired much of the White Snake's ability to heal faster than normal,[4] as well as shedding his skin to escape the Amaterasu, though the latter feat took a toll on Sasuke's chakra reserves.[5] Kabuto also obtained the ability by transfusing his master's genetic material into himself prior to Orochimaru's revival.[6] Kabuto later travelled to Ryūchi Cave and studied under the White Snake Sage to attain Sage Mode, which Orochimaru had been unable to do.[7]
Trivia[]
- The Sages of the Ryūchi Cave all seem to possess a snake form similar to that of Orochimaru's Power of the White Snake.[8]