Resurrected by the Impure World, Dan retained all his living qualities: wisdom, honor, and a deep love for his village. He remained calm and level-headed, even when forced into the role of a puppet. He did not hesitate to explain his abilities to his enemies so that they could capture him before he activated a deadly technique. His concern for Tsunade never faded, and upon learning that she had become Hokage, he worried for her even more. He combined skepticism toward Madara's power with the hope that the reincarnation could be stopped. He did not grow bitter and retained the capacity for genuine joy upon seeing that his dream lived on in Naruto. At the same time, he remained a deadly fighter whose techniques were feared even by his allies. In the final moments before his release, he showed tremendous willpower, managing to temporarily seize control of his own spirit. His primary aspiration was to protect the woman he loved, and for that sake, he used the time allotted to him to the very end.
