Konoha 49 years
Nothing major was happening in the Ninja World, and Orochimaru had no interest in paying attention to the outside world.
He began his seclusion and cultivation not long after returning from the Land of Water.
He organized the Tailed Beast Chakra in his hands, and cut off the tails of the Three-Tails, Four-Tails, Five-Tails, and Nine-Tails.
The highly compressed Chakra energy of the Tailed Beasts was a great tonic for Orochimaru.
In the Marvel Universe, the Sebastian Shaw has already begun absorbing nuclear energy to enhance herself.
Although this world does not have advanced energy sources like nuclear energy, the energy of the Tailed Beasts is still invaluable.
He had clearly felt during his previous battles with the Tailed Beasts that the stronger the Tailed Beasts, the purer and more advanced its Chakra energy.
These energies can continuously enhance one's physical body, especially the Nine-Tails Fox, which shows remarkable improvement.
Orochimaru absorbed all the Tailed Beasts tails he obtained, except for two from each tailed beast which he kept for future use.
After years of accumulation, Orochimaru clearly felt that this physical body had reached its limit.
After digesting the energy, Orochimaru clearly felt that his control over energy had reached a new level.
Not only did the Gravity Field expand to a radius of ten meters, but he also felt as if he could absorb energy from people or objects.
Imagine what would happen if a person's energy were completely drained.
Not only is the body's vitality drained, but without energy, the cells will turn the person into a dried-up corpse.
"Or perhaps it can be used like this!"
Thinking of Orochimaru, he gently touched a green plant in front of him.
The next moment, the lush green plants that were vibrant just a moment ago withered and shrank.
With a flick of his finger, Orochimaru turned the entire plant to ashes, a truly bizarre sight.
"It's quite similar to Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit!"
The only difference is that Crocodile absorbs water, while I absorb energy.
Moreover, being drained of water doesn't necessarily mean death, but being drained of energy will definitely kill you!
Even the failure of a single organ can be fatal, let alone when the entire body is affected – it is incredibly destructive!
Moreover, he felt that since he could absorb other people's Chakra and energy, he could also transfer the Chakra in his body to others.
This is somewhat similar to Naruto's Tailed Beast Cloak or the Katsuyu's Healing Jutsu.
Orochimaru was also somewhat excited as he felt the immense vitality within his body.
He tried it on another plant and found that this ability was not yet capable of localized control.
In other words, if this were applied to a human body, once it begins to absorb the energy of another person, that person's entire body would be affected.
If it doesn't reach absolute zero, any part that's touched will shrink and crumble.
If you really reach that level, it'll be a bit like Boa Hancock's ability in One Piece.
Moreover, at absolute zero, he can indirectly control the power of ice, at which point he will truly deserve the title of Lord of the Northern Lands.
"It's a pity that we still can't absorb higher-level Natural Energy for a long time!"
Orochimaru also considered using Natural Energy to temper his body, but Natural Energy was too domineering, and it was only good for short-term absorption.
Maintaining this state for an extended period also carries the risk of petrification. It's likely that his body is constantly filled with Natural Energy, which is beyond the scope of ordinary ninjas.
"This is somewhat similar to cultivating immortality. Others practice martial arts, but I cultivate immortality?"
He shook his head. Taking too big a step could easily tear your balls!
Slowly Gate of Opening, Orochimaru ended his seclusion.
As soon as I came out, I saw Kimimaro and Haku practicing ninjutsu not far away.
The two of them have been sparring with each other during this time, and they are also the ones who deliver food to Orochimaru every day. There's no other way; even in seclusion, one still needs to eat!
The two little ones were overjoyed to see Orochimaru push open the door and come out.
However, he was slightly taken aback when he saw the red hair on Orochimaru's mask.
Why did you go into seclusion and end up changing the color of your hair?
The two little ones approached to greet him with a hint of confusion, but Orochimaru didn't explain. He simply patted their heads gently.
Orochimaru's physique didn't change much after it became Uzumaki Body, but it's unexpected that there would be such a change after mastering body tempering.
But this is good too. Even without the mask, people probably wouldn't believe that this is Orochimaru in his current form.
As for the doubts his subordinates have now, he can't very well say that he is now Uzumaki Orochimaru and that this hair color is normal, and that this is the true mark of the Uzumaki Clan, right?
Or is it that your current boss is almost forty years old and going through a rebellious phase?
It's not Tsunade, that woman, who only started getting horny in her fifties!
Are you settling in well?
Orochimaru looked at the two of them, who were covered in sweat, and admired their self-motivated training.
Wait, these two aren't his disciples yet. Only then did Orochimaru realize that he hadn't taken them in as his disciples!
No wonder he always felt something was missing; it was a certain voice!
"Would you be willing to become my disciples?"
Orochimaru smiled and said to the two of them, "We've gone through so much trouble just for this moment."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two little ones performed the apprenticeship ceremony without hesitation, which was not particularly elaborate.
The two little ones immediately bowed down, banging their heads repeatedly until their foreheads turned red.
"I do! x2"
The two spoke in unison, and at the same time, a long-lost voice rang in Orochimaru's mind.
"Host triggered plot detected: Take Kimimaro as disciple!"
The host has the following options: ① Submit to Kimimaro and receive the reward of Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack;
② He refused to accept disciples, thus obtaining the Kekkei Genkai Shikotsumyaku!
Orochimaru was secretly astonished upon seeing this reward. These were two of the more significant options he had encountered before.
First, let's talk about the Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack, which is said to be Taijutsu that only Rabbit Goddess- hime, the Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, can use.
It is somewhat similar to the Hyuga Clan's Eight Trigrams Vacuum Palm, but it is incomparable to the former.
There's no need to elaborate on the Shikotsumyaku; it's powerful and domineering, and in Kaguya's hands, its abilities far surpass those of the Kaguya Clan.
This Kekkei Genkai was something Orochimaru longed for in the Original Work; if it weren't for Kimimaro's body, he would have possessed it and been reborn long ago.
But now, Orochimaru glanced at Kimimaro had his head down, and sighed inwardly.
"Little Lü, it's fortunate you met me at this time, otherwise you would only be a furnace cauldron!"
Without much hesitation, Orochimaru chose the first option.
His current abilities are enough to establish himself in the Ninja World, so he doesn't care about the Shikotsumyaku), and Orochimaru doesn't plan to do things like lusting after other people's bodies anymore.
If anyone ever asks me why I didn't choose the Shikotsumyaku, I'll tell them I was stuck in the New World!
"Get up! From now on, you are my disciples, and I will personally teach you!"
Orochimaru personally helped the two up, and the system voice in his mind sounded again.
"Congratulations, host, on obtaining the Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack, a fist technique that shakes the heavens with the Sage Power, combining offense and defense without mercy. [Note: A mad scientist who trains with unparalleled skill is worth having.]"
With the cheat software activated, in addition to Anko and Red Guren, the rewards from Kimimaro's cheats were also substantial.
Orochimaru patted the two on the shoulder, his mood improving, and his gaze softened considerably as he looked at them.