AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 225: The Uchiha Clan
Senju Tobirama was astonished that Naruto could learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, not that he thought about collecting royalties.
Everyone here is from the village of Konoha.
When fellow villagers meet, even if they don't shed tears, at least Konoha people don't deceive Konoha people, nor do they rob them.
Besides, money from the living world is useless in the Pure Land.
Senju Tobirama didn't look back at the explosion. He refocused on Naruto, who was glowing with golden light, and asked, "How many people in Konoha can use the Flying Thunder God Techniquenow?"
"Currently, only I can."
"Indeed."
Senju Tobirama's lips curved into a faint, proud smile.
As the creator, he naturally knew the difficulty of the Flying Thunder God Technique.
Even if there's only one, it's already quite good.
After all, it's a strategic-level Ninjutsu.
"Then let me test your Flying Thunder God Technique."
At this moment, Senju Tobirama had the same mindset as Senju Hashirama earlier.
But there was also a slight difference.
The Flying Thunder God Technique was his signature Ninjutsu.
In a sense, Naruto was his successor from a different generation.
Therefore, this test had his personal intentions.
The battle resumed.
But this time, only sounds could be heard, not the people themselves.
Senju Hashirama watched for a moment, then nodded with satisfaction.
If he had been worried about Naruto escaping before, he had no such concerns now.
With proficiency in the Flying Thunder God Technique no less than Senju Tobirama's, who in the entire Ninja World could trap him?
Senju Hashirama turned his head to look at the other battle.
The four Kage besieging Sasuke were still fierce, their strength undiminished.
In their Edo Tensei state, they were immortal and fearless of injury.
The most miserable one should be Orochimaru.
Only he had transformed into a White Scale Great Snake. Although his strength increased, his body was too large and lacked agility.
But Orochimaru wasn't flustered.
Sasuke's condition was visibly declining.
When the time was right, he could try to take over his body, which meant using Living Corpse Reincarnation.
Senju Hashirama withdrew his gaze, smiled, and began to form hand seals.
"Next time you summon me, it won't be so fun."
Edo Tensei was released, and souls ascended to heaven.
Yakushi Kabuto, hidden in the shadows, broke out in a cold sweat.
The God of Shinobi with eighty percent of his strength was indeed very dangerous.
Perhaps Senju Tobirama could also release himself.
It was just because he met Naruto, a very interesting fellow.
They both wanted to have some fun.
"This is really bad."
Even if Yakushi Kabuto was stupid, he could tell that Naruto was holding back.
He could have used Rasengan or other Ninjutsu, just like in his fight with Senju Hashirama, but he didn't. He only used Flying Thunder God series Ninjutsu.
So it didn't seem very intense; it was more like a teacher-student exchange.
In fact, that was exactly the case.
Senju Tobirama was teaching him experience while fighting.
It wasn't that he taught everything he knew just because Naruto was from Konoha, but because of his identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
As the Second Hokage, he knew very well the status of a Jinchuriki in Konoha, and they were bound to have a close relationship with the Hokage.
For example, the first Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Uzumaki Mito, was his elder brother's wife.
It was precisely because of this that he trusted Naruto so much.
Time passed.
Naruto glanced at Sasuke and said, "Hokage-sama, let's end our battle here."
Senju Tobirama frowned slightly and said, "The Uchiha Clan is destined to walk a radical path because of their cursed eyes. As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, you shouldn't be too close to them."
"I'll know my limits."
Naruto didn't explain further.
It was impossible to change Senju Tobirama's prejudice against the Uchiha in a short time.
But calling it prejudice wasn't entirely accurate either.
In terms of understanding, Senju Tobirama actually knew everything clearly.
He wasn't targeting Sasuke; he just felt that the Uchiha were an extremely unstable factor.
"Hokage-sama, I have a Space-Time Ninjutsudifferent from the Flying Thunder God Technique. Please give me some guidance."
Naruto took out Enma and slashed directly at the air.
Senju Tobirama was slightly startled.
The next moment, his body was torn into pieces and shattered.
"Interesting."
Senju Tobirama regenerated from the flying fragments.
"Hokage-sama, can you release the Edo Tenseiyourself?"
Naruto put away Enma and asked, "If not, I can only temporarily seal your physical body with Sealing Jutsu."
"No need for such trouble."
Senju Tobirama formed hand seals and smiled, "You are very good, but I hope we don't meet again."
Naruto breathed a sigh of relief.
It seemed Orochimaru didn't use White Zetsu as a sacrifice for this Edo Tensei.
Speaking of which, a question suddenly occurred to him.
Weren't Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama's souls sold to the Shinigami by Hiruzen Sarutobiusing the Reaper Death Seal?
How could they appear again?
Did Orochimaru exploit a bug?
Naruto snapped back to reality, his gaze falling on Orochimaru.
The originally pale snake body was now a bloody mess.
Upon noticing his gaze, Orochimaru's expression changed slightly, and he commanded, "The four of you go deal with Naruto. I'll handle Sasuke."
The four Kage immediately turned around.
Sasuke took the opportunity to catch his breath. He looked at Orochimaru and said, "Why aren't you using Living Corpse Reincarnation yet?"
Orochimaru's expression hardened upon hearing this.
What's wrong with this guy?
Not a trace of fear.
Does he have a way to deal with Living Corpse Reincarnation?
But that's impossible.
"Since Sasuke-kun is so eager, let's do it."
Orochimaru opened his blood-red mouth and bit at Sasuke.
With almost no resistance, he successfully swallowed him.
Due to immense exhaustion, Sasuke had already dispelled his Susanoo earlier.
Darkness descended.
Sasuke looked around.
This was an unfamiliar space.
A few seconds later, Orochimaru appeared.
Not in the form of a little loli, but his original youthful appearance.
"Soul space?" Sasuke asked.
"Exactly."
Orochimaru nodded, "Here, I will devour your soul. By then, we will merge into one, no longer separate."
"But I will cease to exist, won't I?" Sasuke's tone was calm, as if he wasn't talking about himself.
"It seems Sasuke-kun also has some research into souls," Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth with his long tongue.
"I know a little," Sasuke's gaze fell on him.
His research into souls began with Orochimaru's Living Corpse Reincarnation.
Later, he obtained Yomotsu Hirasaka, which deepened his understanding of souls.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to let Orochimaru devour him.
"You are very confident," Orochimaru grinned, "But this is my kingdom. Everything is under my control."
His body was gradually covered by flesh, and the space followed suit.
Sasuke was like prey enveloped from all directions, about to be eroded and assimilated in the next second.
Just then, a bright light appeared.
"Moe Kyu!"
A white, cute, fox-like creature materialized in the light.
It had a long tail and ears with pink rings at the ends.
Its entire body was pure white, with only a deep red ring etched on its back.
Orochimaru's writhing flesh paused.
Something completely unexpected made him involuntarily ask, "What is this?"
Sasuke was also a little puzzled, but then he recognized it.
"Kyubey?"
This aura was too familiar.
It's just that its appearance was completely made over.
No, it can no longer be called plastic surgery; its species has changed!
"Kyu!"
Kyubey let out a cute cry, responding to his call.
Orochimaru sneered.
"Sasuke-kun, are you here to be cute?"
He continued to move, swallowing Kyubey along with him.
Sasuke didn't speak, his eyes revealing the Mangekyo Sharingan.
An ordinary person dragged into the soul space would only await death.
But he was different; he had Yomotsu Hirasaka.
"No!"
Orochimaru let out a despairing roar.
Before Sasuke could even act, he saw the red ring on Kyubey's back open, revealing a seed.
Light scattered.
Orochimaru's soul rapidly dissolved.
Sasuke inexplicably felt a bit unsatisfied.
It felt too easy.
The soul space shattered.
Sasuke opened his eyes, and before him floated a gem shimmering with white light.
Orochimaru, transformed into the White Scale Great Snake, lay motionless on the ground, lifeless.
"What's going on?"
After Naruto dealt with the four Kage using the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu, he turned and saw the situation with Sasuke.
He walked over, his gaze sweeping over the White Scale Great Snake, finally resting on the gem.
"Filled with pure soul power."
Naruto observed for a moment and asked, "You turned Orochimaru's soul into a gem?"
"Not me, it was Kyubey."
Sasuke held the soul gem, feeling a slight chill.
But Orochimaru's presence was gone, leaving only power refined to the extreme.
Naruto raised an eyebrow, so it was Kyubey.
He said, "This gem should be quite useful."
"If you want it, it's yours."
Sasuke threw the soul gem to him and said, "I'm going to find Uchiha Haru and Uchiha Ki and bring them back to Konoha."
He turned and walked towards Otogakure, his movements fluid and graceful.
Naruto smiled and put away the soul gem.
He didn't have much research into souls, but perhaps Sasori could use it.
"Orochimaru, stop playing dead."
Naruto kicked the White Scale Great Snake, "You might fool others, but you can't fool me."
His eyes glowed crimson.
The Mystic Eyes of Death Perception activated.
Lines of death floated on the White Scale Great Snake's body.
This also meant that Orochimaru was still alive.
A part of his soul had escaped.
"I'll count to three. If you don't come out, I will kill you completely, even if you have the Heavenly Curse Mark as a backup plan."
Naruto said expressionlessly, "Don't think I'm joking. You should know these eyes very well."
He extended one finger, and a second later, raised another.
After a flash of light, the White Scale Great Snake on the ground transformed back into Orochimaru in his loli form.
He stared intently at Naruto's Mangekyo Sharingan and asked stiffly, "Who exactly are you? Why do you have the Mangekyo Sharingan?"
"You naturally know who I am."
Naruto shrugged and chuckled softly, "Alright, I won't pretend anymore, Orochimaru. We're teammates, after all."
"Teammates?"
Orochimaru's pupils immediately constricted, and he asked in disbelief, "You're The Fool?!"
Damn it!
He would rather believe he was under a genjutsu than believe Uzumaki Naruto was The Fool.
It was simply... outrageous.
"It's me."
Uzumaki Naruto admitted, "We're old friends, so I won't beat around the bush. Is the Reaper's Mask with you?"
"It really is you!"
Orochimaru subconsciously took half a step back.
The Reaper's Mask was a necessary tool for performing or releasing the Reaper Death Seal.
Few people knew that the souls of Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama were sealed within the Shinigami's belly.
"Give me the mask, and I'll spare your life out of our past acquaintance."
Naruto extended his hand and said, "One of my Mangekyo Sharingan's Dōjutsu is precisely for your situation. It will kill you from the root, and even if you have countless curse marks, you won't be able to revive."
Orochimaru fell silent upon hearing this.
Although he didn't fully believe his words, he didn't dare to test it with his life.
At this moment, he only felt it was utterly absurd.
The leader of the Tianming Organization was actually Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
"I have a question. Why did you help me back then?"
Orochimaru took out the Reaper's Mask, handed it to him, and asked.
"Nothing, I just found it interesting."
Naruto examined the mask, chuckling softly.
Orochimaru stared into his eyes, trying to see if he was lying.
He couldn't understand.
"Orochimaru, I will take Haru and Ki back to Konoha."
Naruto put away the mask and said.
"What did you say?!"
Orochimaru was suddenly startled, and a wave of panic surged in his heart.
Even when facing a death threat earlier, he hadn't felt such emotion.
"If you want them back, come find me in Konoha."
Naruto smiled slightly, "It seems you're quite fond of them. Well, they are their mother's children, after all."
Some things are only regretted after they are lost.
If Orochimaru could achieve his active achievement of 'a mother's strength,' perhaps his personality would prematurely reach the 'whitewashed' state of his later years.
In that case, perhaps he could be used by him.
Orochimaru's techniques were still good.
It would be a pity to kill him.
Hmm, letting him contribute his knowledge while helping the Uchiha expand their bloodline would maximize his usefulness, wouldn't it?
This way, Uchiha Itachi's active achievement could also be completed.
This is killing two birds with one stone.
"Finally, a piece of advice: don't reveal my identity, or the consequences might be more than you can bear."
Naruto waved his hand and disappeared from before him.
Orochimaru immediately collapsed to the ground, his face pale.
His soul had suffered severe damage.
Talking to Naruto was purely an act of willpower, fearing he would notice.
Although he felt he couldn't beat him even without injuries.
A bitter smile appeared on his lips.
Uchiha Haru's cute face flashed before his eyes.
Orochimaru gritted his teeth, feeling extremely distressed.
Otogakure.
Sasuke pushed open the door.
The two children immediately looked at him and shouted in unison, "Uncle Sasuke."
"Your mother needs to go out recently, so she asked me to take you to Konoha to play for a few days,"
Sasuke said, stroking Uchiha Haru's hair.
"Really?"
Uchiha Haru looked up, her face filled with excitement.
A few days ago, Uchiha Itachi appeared, and Orochimaru told her then that she was allowed to go to Konoha.
She didn't expect it to happen so soon.
"Of course it's true, I wouldn't lie to you."
Sasuke maintained the same attitude as before.
Although Uchiha Haru was smart, she wasn't prescient, so she naturally couldn't know what had happened to Orochimaru.
"You two wait a moment."
Sasuke left a clone and called Jugo and Suigetsu Hozuki.
They were teleported to Konoha using Naruto's Flying Thunder God Technique.
Happy New Year, everyone. I had fun today, so I'll try to update more tomorrow.