In a dimly lit study, Orochimaru's face displayed an extremely sinister and horrifying smile, while his inner greed was overwhelming, as if his soul was no longer alone.
"Hehe, this forbidden jutsu is inspired by the Dan Kato S-rank secret technique, 'Spirit Transformation Technique,' and was developed by the Second Hokage. It doesn't have a name yet, but I, Orochimaru, shall call it 'Living Corpse Reincarnation.'"
As Orochimaru narrated the origin of this ninjutsu with a sickly expression, Uchiha Yoru gradually contained his astonishment and began pondering silently.
In the original story during the Chunin Exams, when Orochimaru and the Third Hokage fought inside the barrier, Orochimaru tore off his face, revealing a woman's face. This led the Third Hokage to exclaim in shock, "Have you already mastered that forbidden jutsu?" (If you look closely in the anime)
From this, it can be inferred that this forbidden jutsu had a prototype but was still an incomplete version. Orochimaru spent several years to fully develop this ninjutsu.
At this moment, Orochimaru seemed to be in his element, his face filled with an excited and eerie smile, his hoarse voice brimming with enthusiasm.
"Do you know who the Second Hokage developed this jutsu for?" Orochimaru asked, unable to hide his excitement in his eyes. He continued, "It's for the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju. This ninjutsu was completely developed by the Second Hokage for the sake of the First Hokage."
"After the First Hokage's battle with your Uchiha ancestors at the Valley of the End, he returned shortly before the Second Hokage took over. Not long after, the First Hokage passed away. From this, we can deduce that the First Hokage must have suffered severe injuries or significant depletion of life force. At that time, the Second Hokage had to find another way."
"The Second Hokage was truly a genius, being able to come up with a method to prolong life. If this ninjutsu succeeds, one can transfer their soul into a young ninja's body, repeatedly, achieving immortality."
Orochimaru felt like he had found the essence of life, becoming so excited that he seemed to forget himself. Uchiha Yoru, on the other hand, pretended to frown and shook his head.
"Orochimaru-sensei, this jutsu is not yet perfected. The records in the data clearly show that when the soul completely takes over another body, there will be severe backlash. It seems to go beyond mere physical discomfort and involves forbidden aspects related to the soul."
However, Orochimaru didn't feel disappointed but even more excited. He chuckled hoarsely and said, "Hehe, the Spirit Transformation Technique allows the soul to leave the body, traverse any distance to kill enemies, and even control the target's body or enter their mental world."
"But the downside of this jutsu is that if the original body is injured, the soul will suffer the same injury. Even if the original body dies, the soul cannot remain in another body. We just need to solve these two problems."
"How to ensure that the soul won't be restrained by the original body after leaving it and how to completely occupy another body without being affected by the original one, including the backlash you mentioned."
For someone like Orochimaru, creating something from scratch was always full of challenges, even more so when the prototype already existed. He only needed to continue his research.
"Hehe, it's evident that the Second Hokage didn't complete this jutsu, otherwise, the First Hokage wouldn't have died, nor would the Shinobi World War have occurred."
At this moment, Orochimaru has already become completely immersed in this longevity ninjutsu. And, according to his experience, this is entirely feasible. While watching Uchiha Yoru, he seems afraid that the other party might think it's impossible. He eagerly shares his thoughts.
"Yoru-kun, since the 'Spirit Transformation Technique' can detach the soul from the body and even control others' bodies, it proves that this ninjutsu is feasible. As long as we overcome these challenges one by one, immortality is within our reach!"
Orochimaru's current state is like that of a fanatic. He gazes obsessively at Uchiha Yoru, and his thoughts are fully stirred. His calmness has been completely submerged. He used to suppress this idea, mainly fearing it's a lonely path. But now, he seems to have found someone who might accompany him.
"Yoru-kun! What do you think of this ninjutsu?"
Orochimaru, at this moment, is eager to know his disciple's thoughts. Although they are master and disciple, they're more like partners. Yoru is his assistant in Konoha.
Seeing the slightly manic look in Orochimaru's eyes, Uchiha Yoru realizes that Orochimaru has become addicted to this ninjutsu and is fully prepared to tread this path that is difficult for the world to understand.
"Orochimaru-sensei, the lifespan of a ninja is too short. Even the First Hokage, as strong as the God of Shinobi, couldn't escape the cycle of life and death."
Though not explicitly stated, the firm tone in Uchiha Yoru's words made Orochimaru burst into uncharacteristic laughter.
In the dimly lit study, the raspy and unique laughter of Orochimaru echoed, and at this moment, Orochimaru looked at the relationship between Uchiha Yoru and himself as if it had transcended the master-disciple bond, becoming companions on the path to eternal life.
"But, Orochimaru-sensei, in this forbidden jutsu documentation, there have been numerous instances of human experimentation resulting in soul-related issues. One is how to free the soul from its original body's constraints, how to ensure the soul remains unaffected when the original body is injured. The second is how to resist or even prevent backlash from another body."
Just by reading it once, Uchiha Yoru could pinpoint the key issues, indicating his genuine interest in this forbidden jutsu documentation. Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's raspy laughter continued, "Yoru-kun, don't rush. All research comes from countless failures."
Difficulty? Orochimaru was never afraid. What he feared was walking forward aimlessly without direction.
Uchiha Yoru admired Orochimaru's dedication. He knew that this ninjutsu had eventually succeeded, but it had taken Orochimaru several years, and it still wasn't perfect due to its flaws.
"Orochimaru-sensei, I have an idea that might help mitigate the backlash from the soul to the body."
Uchiha Yoru, after a thoughtful pause, presented his idea. Orochimaru's unique smile appeared upon hearing it. "Hehe, Yoru-kun, your ideas are always so innovative. I'm really looking forward to the surprises you'll bring."
"Orochimaru-sensei, if other people's bodies experience backlash from their souls, what about our own bodies?"
With a confident smile on his lips, Uchiha Yoru's words left Orochimaru stunned. He muttered to himself, "Our own bodies? Our own!"
In an instant, a twisted smile spread across Orochimaru's face. "Hehe, I understand now! Yoru-kun, you've truly surprised me. Since others can't avoid soul backlash, we can cultivate our own bodies, using our young cells to grow new bodies and preserving countless young cells in a dormant state."
At that moment, it was as if Orochimaru's mind had been unlocked. His raspy laughter filled the study, revealing a side of him that had never been seen before – the first time he had lost his composure and the happiest moment of his life. He felt even more excited than becoming the Hokage.
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