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Chapter 401 - Chapter 401

Why does Orochimaru have the ability to imprison others?

Because his Mangekyo Sharingan possesses the power of imprisonment and tearing.

Through his extensive research on human physiology and chakra, Orochimaru found that it wasn't difficult to use scientific means to retain these two abilities within the Rinnegan.

Moreover, utilizing the Rinnegan to activate these powers would greatly enhance their effectiveness.

However, Kaguya was the progenitor of chakra, and among all known beings, her spatial abilities were the most formidable.

Attempting to imprison her with the Rinnegan's abilities alone was nearly impossible.

Thus, Orochimaru had no choice but to resort to scientific methods.

And when it comes to science, it must be mentioned.

There are countless scientific means of attack, ranging from pistols, rifles, and submachine guns to mid-sized missiles, atomic bombs, aircraft carriers, space-class warships, and even planet-destroying battleships.

The blueprints and manufacturing methods for all of these were included within his system.

However, Orochimaru didn't have enough time to research these weapons and develop the technology to create missiles, atomic bombs, or even spaceships.

Besides, such weapons were far too destructive, capable of obliterating the entire earth, making them unsuitable for the ninja world.

Thus, Orochimaru chose a different path, directly purchasing an auxiliary biological engine.

Purchasing a biological engine required one million technology points!

Although Orochimaru had spent decades in this world and had completed numerous scientific research projects, each project only yielded around 10,000 to 20,000 points, with the most significant ones granting 50,000 at most.

With additional expenses and losses factored in, his points simply weren't enough.

For this reason, he had been actively developing civilian technologies, such as mobile phones, computers, LCD screens, and the internet.

All for the sole purpose of rapidly accumulating enough technology points to purchase the biological engine.

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"There's no point in fighting?"

Hearing Orochimaru's words, Kaguya narrowed her eyes slightly.

Indeed—Orochimaru had revived her.

Not only that, but he had also helped her regain a fully intact Ten-Tails body.

There was no need for her to continue fighting him.

Seeing that Kaguya's tone had relaxed, Orochimaru continued to guide her thoughts:

"Exactly. What you resent the most is that your two sons sealed you away, this has nothing to do with anyone else!"

"You could simply seek out the Sage of Six Paths himself and eliminate him personally!"

"That way, you would avenge your imprisonment and gain me as an ally. Wouldn't that be the best option?"

"...That does make sense."

Otsutsuki Kaguya seemed to regain some clarity and—surprisingly—nodded in agreement with Orochimaru's reasoning.

"But… can you really help me deal with those traitors?"

"Guaranteed!" Orochimaru smirked. "If you agree, why don't we step outside and continue this conversation?"

"Fine."

As soon as Kaguya finished speaking, the surrounding scenery abruptly shifted.

The once-dark void was gone.

The sky returned to its eerie blackness, with a blood-red moon looming overhead.

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Seeing the surroundings revert to normal, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Mikoto all breathed a sigh of relief.

Orochimaru slowly descended, landing softly on the ground with the others, before dismissing Susanoo.

A smile spread across Orochimaru's lips.

As expected.

Kaguya's endless pursuit of power had been influenced by the God Tree and the chakra fruit.

Now, by using the biological engine to strip away that will, her mind was beginning to return to normal.

However.

Just as Orochimaru was about to introduce Tsunade and the others to Kaguya, she suddenly frowned.

Then—

A Tailed Beast's face emerged from her back!

Click!

A crisp, cracking sound echoed.

The pale-white Tailed Beast's face expanded, growing larger and larger.

Its form continuously shifted, alternating between the appearances of Shukaku (One-Tail), Matatabi (Two-Tails), and all the way to Kurama (Nine-Tails).

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Seeing this scene—

Everyone tensed up once more!

"This is…?"

"Lord Orochimaru!"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes before calmly raising a hand, gesturing for everyone to stay calm.

"It's fine."

No sooner had he spoken than the shapeshifting face settled.

Fixing itself into the form of Gyūki (Eight-Tails)!

The Eight-Tails then opened its mouth.

And spat out a person as if vomiting.

Bang!

The person crashed onto the ground, sending dust scattering.

As this happened, Kaguya's back gradually returned to normal.

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"This is…?"

"...Uchiha Madara?"

Tsunade and the others exchanged glances, stunned.

Was Kaguya… still capable of this?!

Lying on the ground, Madara looked completely drained.

His once-overwhelming power was gone, leaving him in a near-death state.

Although his body was intact, his signature dark red armor remained untouched by Amaterasu's flames.

"...Why…?"

"...Why has it come to this?"

Madara muttered in disbelief.

He refused to accept what had happened.

Black Zetsu…

Was not a manifestation of his own will?

But Kaguya's will?

The Infinite Tsukuyomi…

Had it all been a lie?

Just a ploy, a conspiracy woven by Black Zetsu to revive Kaguya?

Uchiha Madara—who prided himself on having seen through everything in this world.

Had, in the end, been reduced to someone else's pawn?

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For a self-proclaimed supreme being like Madara, this was the ultimate tragedy.

Orochimaru slowly approached the fallen man.

He gazed down at this once invincible legend and murmured.

"...I'm sorry, Madara. I used you."

"...Hah… Used me?"

Madara let out a bitter laugh.

"In all my years… no one has ever used me like this… but this time… Haha… Hahaha…"

"...Orochimaru, tell me."

"How is it… that you understands everything… while I do not?"

"Are you simply a genius? Or… was I just born a fool?"

Orochimaru's expression remained indifferent.

"I'm afraid I don't have an answer to that."

"The only thing I can do… is ensure you receive a proper burial."

"...Buried next to the First Hokage."

"...Hashirama?"

Madara stared at the blood-red moon overhead and murmured.

"...Hmph. Everyone's dead… It doesn't matter where I'm buried."

Then—

Lying on the ground, Madara took a deep breath.

"Orochimaru…"

"Did you know?"

"Aside from Hashirama… perhaps you are the one I admire the most."

"A shinobi who reached such heights without relying on bloodline power…"

"In this entire world… you might be the only one."

"...Perhaps."

Orochimaru responded softly.

Without the power of Senju or Uchiha, it was impossible to attain the power of the Six Paths.

But Orochimaru had defied this truth.

Becoming the sole ninja in history to achieve such power purely through science.

Madara fell silent.

He would never speak again.

He had closed his eyes, passing away quietly.

This time—

The once peerless legend had truly fallen.

There would be no resurrection.

Orochimaru would never allow the secrets of Edo Tensei to be passed on.

Gazing at Madara's lifeless body, Orochimaru let out a quiet sigh.

Once, he had admired this man.

But in the end, he had no choice but to use him.

"...Enough of this."

Orochimaru slowly raised his hands, forming a strange seal.

"Infinite Tsukuyomi—Release!"

(To be continued.)

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