Zombie Sage in Naruto

Chapter 61 Orochimaru only wanted immortality, what was wrong with that?
Kaedeji freed one hand, placed the other on the corpse, and snapped the neck of the Sand Village ninja. He then inscribed various incomprehensible techniques around the body, which left the Root ninjas bewildered and impressed. He then sat down on the ground, appearing to be diligently performing a technique.

Immediately afterwards, a visible surge of chakra erupted from Kaedeji's body, causing the onlookers to become even more solemn.

Five minutes later, the already dead Sand Village ninja suddenly opened his eyes in full view of everyone. His eyeballs had turned a ghastly white, and his body was convulsing violently.

Then it slowly got up, making whimpering sounds, its mouth opening and closing unconsciously as it bit and chewed.

"This is the Corpse Escape Technique. A ninja who had already died has actually come back to life. This is the first time I have ever seen this with my own eyes," Terai commented coldly.

Danzo stared intently at the three-tomoe Sharingan, clueless about the techniques on the ground, and could only try his best to memorize them.

He pays close attention to the Corpse Escape Technique. If what happens next is confirmed to be true, then the value of this technique will be ranked in his second tier.

Well, as for the first tier, the first is Hashirama cells, and the second is various Sharingan-related eye techniques, such as the three-tomoe Izanagi and special eye techniques of the Mangekyou Sharingan level, all of which are Danzo's favorites.

"A very good technique. I saw it all, but it was not beyond my expectations."

Danzo's Sharingan could already vaguely see some things, but the reason he couldn't see them clearly was because his eye power hadn't reached a certain level, and his insight into the microscopic world was still insufficient.

What Danzo was truly concerned about next was this.

Kaedeji controlled the newly created zombie and began to form hand seals step by step.

"Zi-Hai-Xu-You-Shen-Wei? I've never seen this hand seal sequence before," Terai said.

"Since it's a forbidden technique, it's unknown to the world, so there's no need to get hung up on such details." Danzo himself knew that it was impossible to learn this technique just by looking at it.

Thus, the zombie activated the Reincarnation Technique, its body visibly withering away, and its green life force transferred to another Sand Village ninja.

Danzo's heart burned with excitement, and the three tomoe in his eyes unconsciously spun around, allowing him to see more clearly than anyone else.

That real growth and vitality was incredibly attractive to Danzo.

"At the cost of turning one ninja into a dried-up corpse, only this level of vitality was added to another person. However, there are plenty of corpses. I will instruct Orochimaru to capture as many prisoners as possible on the front lines."

Danzo opened the door to a new world and felt that his future was bright—with the forbidden technique to maintain physical condition and prolong life, there was no need to rush many things.

Of course, things still need to be done when necessary, especially when the Uchiha clan is involved. However, Danzo is no longer anxious about his aging. Instead, he is focused on figuring out how to control Kaede Tsukasa.

"What's the name of this technique?"

"The Reincarnation Technique—in the entire ninja world, only I can truly unleash the full power of this forbidden technique. No matter who else is, no matter how proficient they are, they cannot compare to me. Even if the Senju and Uzumaki clans learn it, they are nothing compared to me," said Kaedeji.

Perhaps for the most vigorous members of these two races known for their physical prowess, using the Reincarnation Technique might not necessarily mean certain death, but it is completely incomparable to Kaedeji's act of using corpses to perform the technique on the living.

Moreover, it's unknown how long it will take to learn the art of reincarnation.

"Very good, Kaedeji, your talent has greatly pleased me. From now on, you will be an outstanding young ninja that I will focus on cultivating. You are the future of the village!"

Danzo's eyelids slowly closed, concealing the blood-red luster: "Since Hiruzen Sarutobi is pushing his grand-disciple Minato Namikaze, I choose to push you instead. With me protecting you, you will become the village's hero in the shortest time."

"Hero of Konoha? I, someone who uses such a secret technique, have never even considered daring to claim such a title." Kaede Tsukasa was speechless.

"That's because you have no connections in the village! A person without a powerful backer has no right to appear in the villagers' sight as a hero, but it's different with me." Danzo said, "As long as you cooperate with me, I can give you whatever you want."

“If it were to be used to cast a spell on you, I would have no problem with it, but I think what you want is definitely more than that… I would never teach this forbidden technique to anyone; only I can use it at will.”

Kaede Tsukasa smiled, remaining calm even when surrounded and targeted by various secret techniques and sealing spells.

Would he really give the Reincarnation Technique to Danzo? That's impossible. A living person can use this technique to exchange one life for another. Danzo himself wouldn't use it, but he could make his subordinates use it.

Danzo was absolutely capable of extracting the life force of his subordinates to maintain his own physical condition, because he genuinely believed that doing everything he could to improve his strength and secure his position and power was for the good of the village.

Not long after, Kaede Tsukasa left the Root base.

There was no fighting, and everything seemed calm and peaceful.

However, both Kaede Tsukasa and Danzo knew that their cooperation was only temporary—the best-case scenario was to continue the cooperation in the long term until one of them found a way to restrain the other.

Danzo and Orochimaru were like that; they always cooperated while remaining wary of each other. If one of them showed a weakness, the other would not hesitate to strike.

"What a troublesome young man. Even Orochimaru at his age might not be as difficult to deal with as him."

Danzo sat down and carefully examined the dismembered Sand Village ninja. Several medical ninjas were conducting research, analyzing the body's reactions after receiving additional life force.

Yes, Danzo did not accept Kaede Tsukasa's spell, and he could not have done such a thing rashly, but it was only a matter of time.

"A forbidden technique that maintains a constant state can certainly greatly extend my lifespan and improve my chakra reserves and physical condition before my life force is exhausted, but it is not a way to restore youth. The longer it drags on, the more disadvantageous it will be for me. He must be planning this."

Danzo snorted coldly. With each passing year of aging, his strength and potential would decline. The later he replenished his life force, the more passive he would become, and in the long run, the greater the losses would be.

However, this is only temporary.

"Terai, contact Aburame Ryoma and have him negotiate with Orochimaru, informing him of what happened here."

Danzo was silent for a moment, then said, "Isn't Orochimaru currently conducting research on the mechanisms of human aging? If he knew that someone in the village had mastered the forbidden technique of immortality, he certainly wouldn't let this opportunity pass. Kaede Tsukasa will become my bargaining chip in a deal with him."

If Orochimaru could remain in his prime forever and recklessly use his extra life force to create large amounts of chakra, he would surely be unable to resist.

"Lock up this corpse and this Sand Village ninja; they are valuable experimental subjects," Danzo ordered.

Two Root ninjas immediately stepped forward to touch it.

That's when.

The zombie, now a dried-up corpse, emitted a hissing sound from its body.

"Oh no!" Danzo's eyelids twitched.

Immediately afterwards, a violent explosion occurred.

(End of this chapter)