Since he had chosen to grow stronger at any cost to fight that clan, ocular power was indispensable.
Whether the eyes were single or paired, and whether he was their original owner, would determine how complete that ocular power was.
Orochimaru, however, had a deeper understanding of the matter.
On the top floor of the Amegakure Tower, Naruto, who had just finished off Danzo, immediately arranged a meeting with Orochimaru.
Their conversation revolved around "eyes," and Orochimaru offered his insights.
"Whether you are the original owner only becomes worth discussing when it comes to the Rinnegan."
"When it comes to the Sharingan alone, the Uchiha naturally possess bodies suited to it. Even if outsiders receive a transplanted Sharingan, it places an enormous burden on them. To give you a simple example, if you suddenly install a plug-in on hardware with fixed specifications, it will inevitably create an extra load..."
"But a very small number of 'special' individuals in two clans are exceptions~. Yes, the Senju and the Uzumaki Clan. The exceptional individuals among them possess 'backward-compatible' bodies. Once they get through the adjustment period after a Sharingan transplant, they are no different from its original owner."
"In other words, Naruto-kun, you are now effectively the original owner of Shisui's eye..."
"I see."
Orochimaru's conclusion reassured Naruto.
At least now, he would not have to fuss over every little detail and have Orochimaru make alterations to his body.
But Orochimaru shifted the subject. "With a transplanted Rinnegan, however, no matter how well you adapt, Naruto-kun-even if you come infinitely close to the original owner-you still cannot truly be their equal..."
"Ah, I understand that."
Naruto took off his mask.
"So I want to awaken a Rinnegan of my own..."
Rumble!
Lightning flashed across the sky outside the tower, and the rain