No matter how special they are, Mōryō are still energy entities.
It's actually similar to Tailed Beasts, and this is precisely where its soul resides, making the Reaper Death Seal the most suitable method.
The idea that only the death of Miko from the Land of Demons could seal something was, in Orochimaru's eyes, or rather, in the eyes of the Death God, nothing more than a larger grasshopper.
Before Death God, all beings are equal!
Once the Hand Seals were complete, a gigantic phantom of the Orochimaru Death God instantly materialized behind Orochimaru.
Orochimaru had the misfortune of seeing this on Minato before, only now the person in question was himself.
He could be said to have learned this Ninjutsu even earlier than Minato, but most people really couldn't withstand using it once with their lives.
Since Orochimaru has defected from the Akatsuki, it's impossible for the Akatsuki not to order his capture.
Indeed, he had encountered numerous ambushes from peripheral members of the Akatsuki along the way.
Given his resurgence in the Ninja World, over time, Konoha and some bounty hunters will once again set their sights on him.
His current disguise is meant to make the most of his remaining energy, allowing him to temporarily disappear from the Ninja World for a while.
The unexpected surprises will only come when the Shippuden storyline unfolds!
"Ah...! This... this is...!"
Upon witnessing this scene, the Mōryō that had possessed Yomi's body changed its expression drastically. Clearly, this ancient being had seen, or at least heard of, the Daimyo of the Death God.
Seeing the phantom of the Death God holding a short knife in mid-air, Mōryō hurriedly turned and ran away.
If Orochimaru were to confront it head-on, it was confident that it could wear Orochimaru down with an endless supply of the Terracotta Army.
But it never dreamed that the person in front of it would be so uncivilized, attacking with magic right from the start.
"Hmph hmph hmph... If Death God wants you dead by midnight, who dares to keep you alive until dawn!"
Orochimaru staggered to his feet, feeling a bit overwhelmed by this sacrificial Ninjutsu, which was being used for the first time.
When the hoarse voice reached the ears of the Mōryō, it was like the whisper of a demon from the abyss. The panicked Mōryō dared not stop for even a moment.
"Give it to me!"
Orochimaru formed several hand seals with one hand, then swung his hand heavily towards the direction of the Mōryō.
The next moment, the huge phantom of the Death God behind him took the Death God's short sword from his hand.
One day, with a sword in hand, I will slay all the unyielding souls under heaven!
A pale blue, ethereal chain pierced Orochimaru's chest and swept towards the Mōryō without pause.
No matter how far the Mōryō flee, it's all in vain; no one can escape the scythe of Death God.
"Ah...! No!!! Let me go... I can give you endless power!"
The demonic sound pierced the ears, and the desperate wails of the Mōryō echoed throughout the basement.
This is a world apart from his spirited appearance not long ago, when he seemed to be returning as the Dragon King and descending as the Asura. It's truly amazing how life can be like this!
No one can stop the prey that Death God has set its sights on; the void chains instantly ripped the soul of the Mōryō out.
As the Death God's dagger swung down heavily, the faint soul connection between the Mōryō and the Yomi was severed.
Since the Mōryō had just possessed Yomi's body, its connection with Yomi's physical body was already weak, let alone being able to fight against the Death God.
Like a thunderclap from a clear sky! This strike also annihilated the soul within Orochimaru's physical body.
This time, the Reaper Death Seal is slightly different from Minato's. Minato split the Nine-Tails in two, sealing one part inside himself and the other inside Naruto.
His use of the Reaper Death Seal this time directly asked the Death God to take away the soul of the Mōryō, somewhat similar to how the Third Hokage wanted the Death God to take away Orochimaru's soul directly in the original Trails series.
"As expected of the Death God! This feeling is truly... strange!"
The trauma to his soul also caused Orochimaru's body immense damage.
After he finished speaking his last words while spitting blood, he fell heavily from mid-air.
Death God's dagger didn't have any adrenaline; one strike and he was crippled.
"So... this is... what death feels like!"
Orochimaru's gaze showed little emotion; to him, it was merely a clone of his true self.
No matter how powerful or how independent his soul is, he has to listen to the original body when it speaks.
There is a clear distinction between the two, which is the suppressive effect given to Orochimaru by the system. There is no need to worry about backlash.
As Orochimaru's soul flames died down, Mōryō was sucked into the Grim Death God's mouth. The Grim Reaper seemed quite satisfied with Mōryō's soul and even licked his tongue.
But something seems off. Why is there only one soul?
Looking down at Orochimaru lying lifeless on the ground, he glanced with a hint of doubt at the gradually transparent corpse's phantom.
Fortunately, this time it was a seal rather than an unsealing, and the seal even brought in a soul, which was the soul of a powerful monster.
If the seal is lifted, and Orochimaru sacrifices another snake skin to it, who knows what the consequences will be.
Anyway, I can't use this trick casually next time I'm sealing something. I'm really afraid that if I summon it again, I'll kill myself before I can even seal anyone else's Death God.
This also shows that even if Orochimaru possesses "immortality," it's not something he can use casually; who knows what the consequences would be if he toyed with the Death God?
After a scene of mutual destruction unfolded in the basement, the Terracotta Army that had just been revived around them instantly collapsed and shattered.
The densely packed stone statues began to crumble, and the basement began to shake violently.
Within a few breaths, the temple, which had existed for countless years, began to collapse.
After the dust settled, the place had become a ruin.
The road to the Yomi is full of ghosts, the Bridge of Helplessness is full of water, and the KTV is full of legs.
Orochimaru sensed it the instant the clone's soul dissipated.
"It seems the clone did a good job with its mission!"
The original Deidara, who was in the Northern Lands, immediately sent Deidara, who was singing in a karaoke bar, to the Land of Swamps to check on the situation.
Kisame was also on the trip with him; this team was formed to balance the two of them.
Deidara's carefree personality definitely needed someone as calm and honest as Kisame to keep him in check.
"Sigh... why do we have to go on a mission all of a sudden!"
Deidara, sitting atop a flying bird, gazed ahead with a sullen expression, his tone revealing his deep longing for the Northern Lands.
Since arriving here, he has learned what life is all about.
A dazzling array of goods, scientific and technological advancements far surpassing those of the Five Great Nations, and breathtakingly beautiful women...
These are all secondary; the most important thing is that he has higher aspirations here.
His years of dedicated research into the art of explosion were elevated here.
Leaving aside atomic and hydrogen bombs, missiles, grenades, and other such things would keep him busy researching for a while.
Orochimaru recruited him because he recognized his expertise in this area, and they have already achieved considerable research results.
"I actually feel uneasy after not going on a mission for so long!"
Staying in the village all day long can be a bit boring. Unlike those reclusive artists who can stay indoors for months on end, he doesn't spend his days in the village.
"Let's go to the Land of Swamps first, then to the Land of Demons, and see that Miko!"