Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-32617252-20180624185603/@comment-26107879-20180630222716

@Vlado

Firstly, Fourth Databook states Orochimaru has wood release. Doesn't matter if he didn't use during the war (I'm not going to look if he has since that's proof enough), he has it. And wood release is a deadly power whether you like it or not.

Secondly, Zetsu's body granted him access to Hashirama's easier natural regeneration capabilities (instead of the taxing substitution he utilized that greatly weakened him).

Finally, it's literally stated that the body greatly enhanced his power. Even going as far as stating it to be the reason he could control the Hokage at close to their maximum power.

"When Tobirama later declared that he was heading to the battlefield, Orochimaru's new vessel provided him with access to Hashirama's cells, allowing him to bind the Hokage."

Whether he has a new body or not, isn't relevant. At his prime he had Zetsu's body. He has every feat shown with the benfit of Hashirama's enhancements. Can't see how any other form is more powerful.