"Orochimaru, you've read the Scroll of Seals, haven't you?"
Shinichi suddenly asked.
"It seems nothing gets past you, Shinichi."
Orochimaru wasn't surprised and replied with a smile.
"Perfect."
Having received confirmation, Shinichi said with apparent nonchalance, "Then teach me the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique and the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu."
"Oh? Why are you so interested in those two forbidden techniques, Shinichi?"
Orochimaru was somewhat surprised, but he didn't hesitate. He immediately taught Shinichi both forbidden techniques without holding anything back.
"Actually, it's mainly the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu that interests me."
Shinichi said frankly, "This forbidden technique created by the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, is quite special. It'll be extremely useful to me. But I'm sure someone with your insight can tell that it's still imperfect. There's plenty of room for improvement. Once I've learned it, we can look into it together."
The Multiple Shadow Clone Technique was, of course, intended for Naruto. It was one of Naruto's signature ninjutsu in the original story. How could he go without it?
"All right. I look forward to researching forbidden techniques with you, Shinichi."
Orochimaru smiled.
Shinichi truly deserved to be the partner he had chosen to seek the truth alongside him. Forbidden techniques that made others pale at their mere mention were no different from ordinary ninjutsu to Shinichi. What Orochimaru admired most about him was precisely that attitude: disregarding social conventions and daring to challenge established beliefs.
They called it learning forbidden techniques, but with Shinichi's outrageous attribute bonuses, even the most complicated forbidden techniques posed no difficulty for him. In no time at all, he had mastered both to perfection.
Recalling the various plot points involving the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu in the original story, Shinichi shared those novel ideas with Orochimaru without reservation and immediately won his