The Feeling of Being Watched by the Three Great Dojutsu

The Relationship Between Natural Energy and Immortality

In the dim underground stone chamber, Orochimaru, by the light of a faint candle, repeatedly flipped through Hinata's paper on Natural Energy, and casually did his reading comprehension exercises.

Orochimaru is a quick-witted and studious person, full of curiosity.

He was a true scholar in the Ninja World, dedicating his entire life to scientific endeavors and never regretting it.

However, of the three unfilial acts, the greatest is having no offspring.

Orochimaru had no intention of getting married, so in order to reproduce and to study the female body, he went so far as to use the Immortality Reincarnation Jutsu Orochimaru " to change his gender in order to achieve androgyny and reproduce.

Cough cough!

"Hehehehe..."

In the empty stone chamber, Orochimaru's slightly hoarse Orochimaru, sinister laughter echoed. He licked his lips, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes, but it quickly turned into gloom.

Hinata has indeed interpreted Natural Energy to an unprecedented degree, at least among humans.

However, no matter how magical Hinata described Natural Energy, Orochimaru had a secret he couldn't tell anyone.

He is unable to cultivate Sage Mode.

Orochimaru's talent far surpasses Jiraiya's. Before Jiraiya even came into contact with Senjutsu, Orochimaru had already gone to Ryūchi Cave, wanting to learn Sage Mode.

After failing to master Sage Mode, Orochimaru took a different approach and found Jugo, who lived near Ryūchi Cave, and began researching the Cursed Seal.

Hinata also explained the side effects of the Cursed Seal in her paper.

Natural Energy is usually very docile, but it becomes volatile when you try to control it.

This energy is like nature itself; you can take whatever you want from it normally, but if you take too much, nature will immediately turn on you.

As the developer and user of the Living Corpse Reincarnation, Orochimaru was naturally aware of its side effects.

It is said to grant immortality, but if this technique is used too many times, or if the soul is split too many times, all the hidden dangers will immediately erupt.

The number of times the Living Corpse Reincarnation can be used is limited.

Orochimaru's inability to master Sage Mode was a perpetual source of pain, but Hinata's thesis presented a different perspective.

The creatures of the Three Great Sage Regions are nourished by Natural Energy year-round, enabling them to live for thousands of years... So, have their physical bodies become different?

Humans need to eat to grow; all the nutrients and energy required for human growth are obtained through food.

The same applies to Chakra.

Chakra is a combination of spiritual and physical energy, but physical energy needs food to replenish itself, while spiritual energy needs rest to recover.

Food is the source of all energy.

If the food we eat becomes more sophisticated, can the energy we consume also become more sophisticated?

Hinata didn't need to say anything more; Orochimaru, with his intelligence, could understand all of this on his own.

Orochimaru has conducted countless human experiments, and his understanding of the human body far surpasses that of anyone else in this era.

Orochimaru studied the human body's digestive functions, blood flow, energy to sustain life, and so on.

Orochimaru even thought of examples like Kinkaku and Ginkaku.

The two brothers once tried to capture the Nine-Tails, but were devoured by the Nine-Tails -Nine-Tails in the process.

The two brothers stayed inside the Nine-Tails -Nine-Tails for two weeks, constantly devouring Nine-Tails flesh and blood and absorbing Nine-Tails Chakra.

Unable to bear it any longer, the Nine-Tails finally spat them out, and from then on, the Kinkaku and Ginkaku Brothers possessed a portion of the Nine-Tails 'Chakra.

From this perspective, ninjas could indeed obtain energy from other creatures by 'eating' them.

However, Orochimaru was also well aware that not everyone could eat the Tailed Beasts; recklessly trying to eat them would only result in his body exploding and him dying.

"But the snakes of Ryūchi Cave..."

Although the snakes of Ryūchi Cave are Orochimaru's Summoning Beast, and many of Orochimaru's Ninjutsu are related to snakes, Ryūchi Cave is no longer of much help to Orochimaru after he can no longer train in Sage Mode.

"Hehehe... it's worth a try..."

Orochimaru's eyes were sinister. At this stage, Orochimaru was absolutely unable to resist the temptation of immortality and power. He would try even if there was only a sliver of hope.

"Kindness?"

Orochimaru's ability to sense snakes allowed him to keenly detect Sasuke's approach.

"Sasuke?"

What does he want to do?

Orochimaru couldn't help but feel a little smug when he thought of Sasuke.

Every time Orochimaru saw Sasuke, he felt so pathetic for being called a 'genius'.

Orochimaru's talent lies in 'research', while Sasuke's talent lies in 'training'.

From a certain perspective, Orochimaru was the truly talented one. However, in the world of ninjas, only innate talent is recognized by the world.

Even Orochimaru is not immune to this.

"Less than two years... he's mine!"

Whenever he thought of this, Orochimaru was even more excited than if he had learned a major secret from Black Zetsu and Hinata. Because in Orochimaru's eyes, Sasuke was his true power.

"But what is Sasuke doing here at this time?"

Orochimaru was puzzled.

'Da da da...'

In the dimly lit corridor, the sound of unhurried footsteps echoed. Sasuke, with the Kusanagi Sword tucked into his waistband, stopped in front of Orochimaru's door.

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At only thirteen years old, Sasuke looked only slightly more mature than when he had just graduated, and much more immature than he was during the Shippuden era of the Original Story manga.

'Sizzle sizzle—'

A deafening thunderous sound rang out, Chidori Sharp Spear pierced through the wooden door in an instant, thrusting straight at Orochimaru in the stone chamber.

"Heh... Shall we make a move?"

Orochimaru easily dodged Sasuke's attack, turned his head and smiled, "Although your strength has grown a lot, this kind of mentality won't do..."

'Bang bang bang bang...'

Sasuke cleaved the wooden door open with a series of slashes. As the door shattered, Sasuke stood before it, carrying the Kusanagi Sword, his face cold and expressionless as he stared at Orochimaru.

"You have nothing left to teach me!"

With Three Tomoe appearing in his eyes, Sasuke said calmly, "Orochimaru, you are too weak, so there is no need for me to hand over my body to you."

Orochimaru's eyes flashed with killing intent. "Stop being so arrogant, Uchiha brat, you're still a long way off!"

Anyone who has ever fought Uchiha ninja will likely never forget the look in that clan's eyes.

It was the gaze of a superior being looking down upon a lower being—indifferent, calm, and devoid of any emotion... When those eyes were fixed on you, you would feel as insignificant as an ant.

People like Deidara and Orochimaru have all been deeply hurt by that kind of gaze.

Compared to the Sharingan, the Rinnegan is full of majesty; upon seeing these eyes, the word 'god' immediately comes to mind.

In contrast, the Byakugan seems much cuter. When someone rolls their Byakugan at you, you feel like all your secrets have been exposed.