Naruto: Uchiha is not Raikage!

Chapter 97 Orochimaru's Recognition
Orochimaru stood up and picked up the glass box where the shed snake skins were stored.

The first time I saw the shed skin of a white snake was when Orochimaru and Sarutobi Hiruzen went to visit the memorial stone for his parents.

Sarutobi Hiruzen told him that the white snake symbolizes luck and rebirth.

So Orochimaru used this as a talisman.

Later, Orochimaru saw Tsunade's younger brother Nawaki accidentally fell into an explosive trap and was killed. A life suddenly disappeared before his eyes.

Orochimaru suddenly felt that life was very fragile.

Later, he witnessed the death of Kato Dan, who almost became Tsunade's lover.

Orochimaru still remembers what happened at that time.

Kato's internal organs were severed and his life was in danger.

At that time, Tsunade, the best and strongest medical ninja in Konoha, tried her best to save Kato Dan.

But even if she used medical ninjutsu like crazy, she couldn't regenerate Kato Dan's internal organs.

"It's rumored that spirit snakes like the White Snake possess the power of regeneration and good fortune. Unfortunately, these are just boring legends. Whether it's a white snake or a human, when they are about to die, they become ugly beings."

Orochimaru put down the glass box in his hand. On the table, there were several specimens soaked in solution.

The rare white snake is indeed hard to see.

But it's nothing to Orochimaru.

"Lord Orochimaru,"

Qingsi's voice was calm. "Do you know why white snakes shed their skin?"

Orochimaru paused slightly, turned his head and said:

"Shedding is just a natural process for organisms to grow. There's nothing special about it."

Qing Si smiled slightly, his gaze still fixed on the white snake, and said:
"Lord Orochimaru, I believe shedding is more than just a biological or physical process."

"Oh?"

Orochimaru's brows raised slightly, his voice hoarse.

"So what do you think shedding means?"

He wanted to see what a kid like Qingsi, who was similar to himself, would say.

Mitarashi Anko, who was standing nearby, felt that she couldn't understand the conversation between Seiji and Lord Orochimaru.

Lord Orochimaru, who has always attached great importance to science and rigorous attitude, actually discussed these legends and myths with Seiji?

Mitarashi Anko is not interested in these.

She just wanted to know whether Qingsi would compensate her for the three-colored meatballs later.

That's high-quality stuff!
In order to buy these three-color meatballs, she almost used up all her pocket money.

"So-called regeneration is all about the past being no longer able to sustain itself, and then through shedding its skin, it acquires a new body. Every shedding of its skin is a way of casting off the constraints of the past and extending life."

Qingsi once again talked about the topic of "eternal life".

In Konoha, this is something that cannot be discussed.

Because other ninjas would only think that it was a heinous act and a violation of the natural laws of life and death.

But Orochimaru has been pursuing this goal throughout his life, and all his actions are based on this foundation.

Orochimaru frowned slightly, put down the glass box in his hand, and said in a hoarse voice:
"What do you want to say? Even white snakes can't truly escape the fate of death. They shed their skin, but they still die in the end."

"Lord Orochimaru, you said that white snakes symbolize luck and rebirth. Their death is only the end of their physical bodies, but their souls and their wills can continue through shedding their skins. Just like the snake skin that Anko just asked about, that white snake has long since disappeared, yet it can still be here even after shedding its skin."

Orochimaru was silent for a moment, his eyes falling on the white snake specimens again.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a low sound, as if he was thinking about something.

After a long pause, he slowly spoke, "The soul... the continuation of will... an interesting idea."

Qingsi's idea suddenly broke his old way of thinking.

It was like a sudden thunderclap.

The white snake will still die even if it sheds its skin, because it cannot truly transcend the concept of life.

But ninjas are different. Soul and will are not untouchable areas.

If a ninja could shed his aging body like a white snake shedding its skin and replace it with a young and powerful body, wouldn't that be a kind of immortality?
The so-called soul is attached to spiritual energy, and spiritual energy and physical energy are closely related.

If there is a young body nourishing these spiritual energies at all times, then how long can the soul live?
Is eternal life possible?
Orochimaru didn't know that, he licked the corner of his mouth, this technique really has great potential.

In fact, he has already grasped some clues about "regeneration".

By activating the body, people will become stronger and their regenerative abilities will also be enhanced.

The art of activating the body called "Cursed Seal".

So, can he catch the wind of "eternal life"?

"Hehe, Qingsi-kun has unique insights. He will surely achieve great things in the future. Are you interested in becoming my assistant?"

Orochimaru extended an invitation.

"Lord Orochimaru, I am a disciple of Sensei Nono."

Qingsi shook his head and pretended to refuse with embarrassment.

"Nono's disciple?"

Orochimaru still smiled.

It doesn't matter, he has time to wait.

Yakushi Nono has already proposed to Shimura Danzo the idea of ​​leaving Konoha and retiring from the ninja world.

By that time, what reason would Qingsi have not to join him?
"Since Qingsi-kun has the same affinity with snakes as I do, I will give this to you."

Orochimaru suddenly opened his mouth wide, opening and closing it at exaggerated angles.

With the movement of his Adam's apple, he spat out a scroll.

He wiped the sticky liquid off it with his hand and handed it to Qingsi.
"This is the 'Orochi-ryu Substitution Technique'."

Orochimaru handed the ninjutsu scroll to Seiji.

He had thought about shedding and regeneration before, but he had not associated it with soul and will.

If you want someone to work for you, appropriate benefits are essential.

Mitarashi Anko looked at Orochimaru and Seiji in disbelief.

He actually gave Qingsi a ninjutsu as soon as he arrived.

Can ninjutsu be used as a souvenir these days?

Mitarashi Anko suddenly felt uncomfortable. She had not yet received any teachings from Orochimaru!
"Thank you, Lord Orochimaru."

Qingsi accepted the scroll.

Orochimaru is still barely law-abiding now, and his actions are not as arrogant as they were later.

Even the methods of recruiting subordinates and assistants have become much gentler.

"Anko, take Qingsi back."

Orochimaru said to Mitarashi Anko who had been waiting nearby.

He felt that this seedling was good and was thinking of taking him as his apprentice.

It's very likely that after Anko graduates, he will be her leading jonin.

"I understand, Lord Orochimaru."

Even though she felt that Seiji was not qualified to use that ninjutsu, when she heard Orochimaru's order, Mitarashi Anko still lowered her head and answered honestly.

Then she took Qingsi out, and Qingsi put the scroll away and followed her out.

"Remember to compensate me for the three-color meatballs, three-color meatballs."

Mitarashi Anko once again demanded compensation.

"Row."

Having acquired the new ninjutsu, Seiji was in a good mood and agreed to go to the street to buy a new three-colored dumpling to compensate Mitarashi Anko.

(End of this chapter)