A New Snake In The Shinobi World

If Orochimaru wanted immortality, he had many methods.

From the Living Corpse Reincarnation to the Cursed Seal of Heaven, and even Kaguya's genes, he could choose whichever path he preferred.

As for resurrection? Orochimaru also had countless approaches.

Leaving aside lesser-known methods, even the well-documented ones would suffice.

First was the Reanimation Jutsu.

However, this wasn't true resurrection. The souls summoned were bound to the caster's will, making it more of a summoning technique than genuine revival. It was a method to call a soul back temporarily, not to restore life.

The second was the One's Own Life Reincarnation developed by Chiyo of the Hidden Sand Village.

But that technique had its own severe limitations.

Not only was it hard to obtain, but it also required a life to be exchanged for another. Most critically, it required the deceased's body to still be intact and relatively fresh.

Because of these restrictions, Orochimaru neither had access to it nor could it be used on Nawaki, who had been buried long ago.

Finally, there was the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu, a powerful ability exclusive to the Rinnegan.

This was one of the most effective resurrection methods, capable of reviving multiple individuals and even healing entire groups.

Nagato had once used it to bring back the people of Konoha, and Uchiha Madara had relied on it to resurrect himself. These instances were testament to its formidable power.

But even this technique had its drawbacks.

First, it couldn't revive those who had been dead for too long. The fact that Nagato didn't resurrect Yahiko, and Obito didn't revive Rin, served as proof.

As for Madara's resurrection after such a long time? That was because the Rinnegan he used was originally his own.

Second, the technique demanded a significant price—life itself.

Both Nagato and Obito had used it near the end of their lives, and there was no concrete evidence that anyone could survive after performing the Rinne Rebirth Jutsu.

Given these constraints, Orochimaru believed his own method of resurrection was superior.

By using living cells to create a cloned body, then summoning the deceased's soul via Reanimation Jutsu, and finally transferring the soul into the cloned body using the principles of Living Corpse Reincarnation, Orochimaru could achieve a side-effect-free resurrection.

The concept was similar to how the Cursed Seal of Heaven allowed infinite resurrection.

The key difference was that the Curse Seal used the host's cells to ensure their activity, enabling immediate resurrection, while Orochimaru's cloning method cultivated cells externally to maintain their viability.

Though the techniques varied, the goal was the same.

In the past, Orochimaru had only used these techniques on himself. Now, he was capable of applying them to others.

After listening to Orochimaru's explanation, Tsunade and Kushina were left utterly speechless, their faces filled with shock.

What he had described was too advanced, too unimaginable.

Orochimaru's words were filled with technical jargon, much of which was beyond their comprehension—especially Kushina, who had no knowledge of scientific concepts.

But this lack of understanding didn't stop them from recognizing the significance of what Orochimaru had achieved.

Combining ninjutsu and science to achieve resurrection and immortality?

It sounded impossible. It sounded… godlike.

"Orochimaru, you're… incredible!" Tsunade finally said, her voice filled with awe.

"Unbelievable," Kushina added, her expression still frozen in shock.

Orochimaru responded with a faint smile. "This is nothing special."

"Nothing special?" Tsunade asked incredulously.

"The most significant aspect of this technique," Orochimaru continued, "is that it can be used on anyone. As long as I choose to, anyone can become an immortal existence."

"But," he added, his tone turning serious, "don't get the wrong idea. This technique doesn't make you invincible. It has its own limitations."

"For instance, there's always the issue of rejection between the soul and the new body."

"Even when the clone is a near-perfect replica of the original body, there's still a degree of incompatibility with the soul. And the process of merging the two consumes a tremendous amount of mental energy."

"If the soul isn't properly nurtured, repeated resurrections will eventually cause it to deteriorate and, ultimately, vanish completely. In such cases, not even I can reverse the damage."

Orochimaru explained all of this with a calm demeanor, detailing both the strengths and weaknesses of his method.

The risk of soul decay with each resurrection was significant, but for Tsunade and Kushina, even this imperfect technique was beyond anything they could have imagined.

To the average ninja, whose lifespan rarely exceeded a hundred years, the idea of living for centuries—if not millennia—was almost godlike.

More importantly, this technique meant that even death could no longer be feared.

Seeing the stunned expressions on their faces, Orochimaru broke the silence.

"By the way, Tsunade, when are you returning to Konoha?"

"Tomorrow morning…" Tsunade replied absentmindedly, still lost in thought.

"Then tonight…"

"Of course I'm yours tonight," Tsunade interrupted, her tone unusually soft.

Hearing this, Orochimaru's lips curved into a faint smirk. "Is that so? Then… Kushina."

"Huh?"

"Care to join us?"

"Join you? For what?" Kushina asked, confused.

Orochimaru sighed, shaking his head. "Never mind. You can stay and look after my son."

Before Kushina could process his words, Orochimaru picked up Tsunade and disappeared from the room, leaving her behind.

It was only after Orochimaru and Tsunade had gone that the realization dawned on Kushina. Her face turned bright red, the color spreading all the way to her neck.

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A few days later, in the Daimyo's mansion in the Land of Fire, an important meeting was being held.

Around a long table sat several key figures: the Daimyo, his advisors, and Konoha's leadership.

The Daimyo, an older man in his forties or fifties, fanned himself idly as he addressed the group.

"It's a pity," he said, his tone calm but deliberate. "The Third Hokage has done a commendable job overall."

Danzo, who sat across from him, narrowed his eyes. "With all due respect, Daimyo, the Third Hokage's naive ideals are precisely why the Land of Fire has been brought to this point."

"What we need now," Danzo continued, "is a Hokage capable of enacting bold reforms and enforcing the ninja code—a true leader."

"Oh? And do you have someone in mind?" the Daimyo asked, his expression neutral.

Danzo hesitated, gritting his teeth.

Originally, the person he had hoped to support as Hokage was Orochimaru. But given Orochimaru's current status as a rogue ninja, that was no longer an option.

And while Danzo desperately wanted the position for himself, he knew it was politically impossible to suggest his own name.

The Third Hokage, however, remained unfazed. He spoke up calmly:

"I recommend Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin."

"What?" Danzo blurted out, completely caught off guard.

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