The advantages of this form are numerous and, primarily, revolve around the augmentation of the user's physical condition. Katsumi's swiftness, raw power, endurance, and reaction time have been shown to drastically increase whilst the Eight-Span Cloak is active. Furthermore, the strength, range, and potency of her ninjutsu also increase while the strain upon her original chakra reserves are reduced due to the introduction of Yata-Garasu's chakra. Lastly, the aura itself acts as a rather capable defense and boasts the capacity to deflect direct sword blows and thrown projectiles.