Sage Transformation

is a way of attaining Sage Mode,Fourth Databook, page 265 using a bodily reaction exhibited by members of Jūgo's clan. By exposing their special body fluids to natural energy, they gain increased physical capabilities and the ability to perform various shape-shifting feats.
== Usage ==
This transformation is a multifaceted ability that permits them to achieve feats ranging from creating various weapon-like appendages to even consuming other human beings, as well as a general increase in their physical capabilities, such as in strength, speed, stamina, reflexes, perception and durability, along with improved power of techniques. Once transformed, common features include eyes with yellow irides and black sclerae, altered skin colour and longer hair (hair colour change may also occur in some users).
== Variants ==
* In the experiments created by Orochimaru, this ability is referred to as .Naruto chapter 593, page 5 A user of the Sage Transformation can transplant their flesh with anyone compatible with such experiments, in the events of a heavy injury, though this will cause the user's body to shrink in size and age.Naruto chapter 413, page 15
* Kabuto, having assimilated Jūgo's DNA, uses this transformation to enter Sage Mode.
* Initially Mitsuki could only access this ability to enter Sage Mode subconsciously.Naruto Gaiden: The Road Illuminated by the Full Moon Later in the anime, it was shown that he could do so freely.Boruto episode 58
* In the anime, Tosaka "perfected" his Cursed Seal Device by attaining a sample of Jūgo's genetic material, granting him an inferior version of Sage Transformation.Boruto episode 103
Jūgo's Sage Transformation.png|Jūgo's Sage Mode.
Kabuto's Sage Transformation.png|Kabuto's Sage Mode.
Mitsuki's ST anime.png|Mitsuki's Sage Mode.
== Trivia ==
* The term can also refer to the transformation into the jinchūriki of the Ten-Tails.Naruto chapter 666, page 6
* While Orochimaru discovered the Ryūchi Cave and gained the ability to mould Senjutsu chakra, he was not able to use Sage Transformation to enter Sage Mode, since he lacked a compatible body.Naruto chapter 579
== See Also ==
* Orochimaru's Juinjutsu
* Reverse Scale
* Six Paths Senjutsu
* Six Paths Sage Mode
== References ==
 
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