With the release of the Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation technique, a reincarnated Dan was capable of controlling his own spirit for a short period of time using this technique, where it crossed a vast distance and was still able to manipulate a person's body as well as give them chakra. After Norio Uzumaki stole this technique from Konohagakure, he was able to surpass the original user Dan Kato by being able to transform his entire physical body into his spirit without leaving his body defenseless.