When he absorbed Orochimaru, Sasuke Uchiha temporarily acquired much of the White Snake's ability to heal faster than normal, as well as shedding his skin to escape the Amaterasu, though the latter feat took a toll on Sasuke's chakra reserves. Kabuto also obtained the ability by transfusing his master's genetic material into himself prior to Orochimaru's revival. Kabuto later travelled to Ryūchi Cave and studied under the White Snake Sage to attain Sage Mode, which Orochimaru had been unable to do.