"So that's it. You discovered Iwagakure Ninja-specific ninjutsu, which is how you confirmed their identities."
The three of them suddenly understood. It was indeed a very reliable method of judgment.
"Orochimaru-sensei, you mentioned the Third Tsuchikage before. What exactly is that 'Kekkei Tōta'?"
After hesitating for a moment, Mikoto finally asked the question that had been bothering her:
"I know the Sharingan of our Uchiha Clan is a Kekkei Genkai, but I've never heard of Kekkei Tōta."
"Yeah, yeah, Orochimaru-sensei! Grandpa's Wood Release is also a Kekkei Genkai, but I've never heard of that 'Dust Release' either!"
Nawaki was also confused. When Orochimaru had described the Dust Release of Ōnoki of Both Scales, the Third Tsuchikage, he had said it "surpassed Kekkei Genkai."
Could there really be a release stronger than the First Hokage's Wood Release?
"Kekkei Tōta..." Orochimaru softly repeated the words, unable to suppress the complicated look in his eyes.
Orochimaru, who aimed to learn every ninjutsu, was completely unable to grasp Kekkei Genkai—release techniques created by fusing two Nature Transformations. It was a tremendous regret for him.
"The Sharingan and Wood Release are both Kekkei Genkai, but the Sharingan belongs to the special category of dōjutsu, while Wood Release belongs to the category of release techniques."
Orochimaru looked at Mikoto.
"The Uchiha Sharingan—Mikoto, yours is currently only One-Tomoe. Once it evolves into Two-Tomoe or even Three-Tomoe, it will develop many more abilities."
"The most famous of these is the ability to see through and copy an opponent's movements, taijutsu, even hand seals, as well as Genjutsu."
"Taijutsu aside, copying another person's ninjutsu requires Chakra natures corresponding to theirs. Once you return this time, you should receive guidance from within the Uchiha Clan on that point."
Orochimaru's meaningful words made Mikoto's little face flush.
It seemed Uchiha Fugaku's