Orochimaru felt he had seen enough of the bizarre and strange, what kind of people hadn't he seen? He had even conducted human experiments using Wood Release, and he had witnessed all the variations of the Cursed Seal. But now, he remained silent.
What did he just see?
The Sharingan and Byakugan appearing simultaneously in a guy named Naruto Uzumaki? Is that even possible? He wouldn't even dare to think of that when he was doing his experiments.
The reason why various Kekkei Genkai can only be used is because they require a specific bloodline. Otherwise, they would be a complete burden, just like Kakashi. Because he does not have the bloodline of the Uchiha Clan, his Sharingan is always in a state where it cannot be turned off. This heavy use of chakra has always led to Kakashi's Chakra being severely insufficient.
See? This is the harm it causes. But what about Naruto?
Orochimaru believed his eyes. What he had just seen was not Genjutsu. He had genuinely witnessed the change in Naruto's pupils and repeatedly confirmed that it was not Genjutsu. Orochimaru truly felt the chilling aura emanating from the Sharingan and the piercing presence of the Byakugan.
But this doesn't make sense! It's too illogical to have these two Kekkei Genkai together. Unless they are products of the Hyuga and Uchiha Clan, it's impossible for such a being to be born, but Naruto knows both of his parents.
At that moment, Orochimaru suddenly had a very unbelievable thought: Could Naruto be a bastard?
Upon realizing this, Orochimaru suddenly had a revelation.
Then he looked at Naruto with a knowing expression.
Naruto was somewhat puzzled by Orochimaru's strange gaze, but he was about to begin his plan.
"Alright, that's enough. I can't kill you anyway, it's pointless."
Hearing Naruto's words, Orochimaru's lips twitched. If he weren't potentially no match for Naruto, he would have actually attacked. But the thought of the Sharingan and Byakugan from earlier made Orochimaru shudder. What if Orochimaru used a powerful Genjutsu on him? Wouldn't that be disastrous?
Seeing that Naruto really didn't intend to make a move, Orochimaru began to sized Naruto up. This guy has quite a few secrets, doesn't he?
"Stop looking, I have what you want here."
"Oh? What I want? Do you know what I want?"
Orochimaru became curious about Naruto's words. This kid seemed to understand him quite well, even though the two had never interacted before.
Meeting Orochimaru's probing gaze, Naruto casually said...
Immortality?
"Um?"
These words startled Orochimaru. This kid knew his secret? But since he said it, could it be...?
You know?
Naruto shook his head.
"It's impossible to achieve immortality."
At this point in Naruto's story, Orochimaru became somewhat tempted. What did he mean by wanting immortality? That was impossible! Did he mean he could just use someone else's body? Wasn't that what he'd been using all along?
"I know that, which is why I've been looking for a vessel." Orochimaru licked his lips as he said this.
You're quite good.
"Hehe, why don't you give it a try?"
Naruto was extremely arrogant when he said this, and even opened his arms, waiting for Orochimaru to make his move.
Given this opportunity, would Orochimaru not seize it? Naruto had just used Wood Release, Sharingan, and Byakugan; now he was taunting him without any warning. Could he tolerate that?
Orochimaru stretched out his neck and bit Naruto's neck. A black Cursed Seal appeared and slowly formed the shape of the Cursed Seal of Heaven.
"It's done?"
Naruto shook his neck, feeling as if he had just been stung by something. Although he remained outwardly calm, he was secretly using Ninjutsu.
"Dispelling Techniques - Scattering."
It's important to know that Naruto doesn't actually use Hand Seals when he uses these Ninjutsu. The reason he does use Hand Seals is just to fool his opponents.
Imagine that in battle, your opponent could deduce the type of Ninjutsu you're using based on the sequence of hand Hand Seals you form, thus preparing to defend against your attack.
But what if I clapped my hands together and unleashed several Ninjutsu? Wouldn't that blow you up?
Then Orochimaru saw the Cursed Seal that had been on Naruto's neck vanish instantly. He was shocked yet again. What was going on? Where did that huge Cursed Seal go? What happened? It just disappeared?
Faced with Orochimaru's shock, Naruto could only helplessly shrug and pretend he knew nothing.
In reality, Naruto was already secretly laughing. He was joking, thinking, " Release Jutsu: Dispel? Can it really remove all negative effects? Your little Cursed Seal? It's like trying to dispel a curse!"
As for Orochimaru, he was already too shocked to speak. He could clearly feel that the Cursed Seal he had planted inside Naruto had truly disappeared.
Orochimaru could only smack his lips in frustration, staring longingly at Naruto, anticipating his next words: immortality, the thing I was pursuing in my graduation thesis.
Naruto, of course, noticed Orochimaru's longing expression, and he didn't try to hide it.
"Sure, I can tell you, but what's the price?"
"Cost?"
Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a dangerous light, as if Naruto's words had displeased him.
"Or what? You want to get something for free?"
Naruto looked at Orochimaru with a playful tone and a mocking expression, anticipating his next words.
It seemed like he was struggling with his own thoughts, and finally sighed helplessly.
"Fine, I agree to your price."
"No, aren't you going to ask what it is?"
Orochimaru shook his head. This was the price to pay for Naruto's immortality, and no matter how great or difficult it was, he could accept it.
Naruto was quite surprised by Orochimaru's reaction.
"Alright, actually, what I just said about wanting to achieve immortality is impossible, which is why you've been searching for a vessel. But the price of doing so is too high; it will make your soul extremely chaotic, which is why you're so afraid of Genjutsu."
Naruto glanced at Orochimaru, who was looking at him with certainty, and then added.
"Since you're going to change bodies anyway, haven't you ever considered that the body you get couldn't be your own?"
"For example... cloning yourself? And then possessing yourself?"
Orochimaru's initial acceptance turned into a horrified shock. Yes, how could he not have thought of that? Using someone else's body inevitably leads to some resistance, but what if it were his own?
Does that mean I won't be repelled anymore? And that means I can live indefinitely?
A bold idea popped into Orochimaru's mind. He looked at Naruto with gratitude, realizing that he would never have thought of this if it weren't for the little guy.
"Alright, in exchange, I'll leave Chunin Ninja Exams."
Naruto was dumbfounded. "Wait, Hajishe, what are you going to do? You're not going to destroy Konoha anymore? How am I supposed to carry out my plan?"