Eight-Span Cloak

The Eight-Span Cloak (八咫外套, Yata no Gaitō) is the first transformation accessible through the possession of Yata-Garasu. In order to achieve it, Katsumi must simply tap into the spirit's immense chakra, thereby resulting in the initial formation of a rather violent swirl of chakra about her body. This energy appears as dark purple in hue and quickly reduces to an "aura-like" state which resembles and behaves like haze. Unlike the initial transformations of true, the body undergoes no physical changes whatsoever. However, it is noted that this form shares a single trait in common with its "true" counterparts: that being the fact that this form can be manifested due to emotional turmoil or stress. This is evidenced by Kaidan Nomura's remark: "Rage is literally evaporating off of your body."

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.