Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

Before Qingshui stepped into this barracks, Orochimaru was a dutiful commander who was still analyzing war maps late into the night, and a research vice minister who worked tirelessly to make Root shine...

But after learning about the condition inside Qingshui's body, Orochimaru suddenly lost all interest in his work.

It's meaningless now...

Although Orochimaru was very interested in learning new forbidden techniques at Root and fighting a war primarily based on technology, this man with a clear goal never forgot his ultimate objective—

To intercept Tobirama Senju's ultimate forbidden technique and obtain Aoshui's body, which allows him to reach the pinnacle of immortality!

Orochimaru worked so hard just to get a chance to be alone with Qing Shui.

But plans never keep up with changes. Orochimaru didn't expect Tobirama Senju to act so quickly, but fortunately, he was always prepared!

During his time at Root, Orochimaru used the research notes and forbidden techniques given to him by Aozumi to refine many of his ninjutsu, including the "Reanimation Jutsu," which allows him to possess other people's bodies...

"I had planned to devour Qingshui's intoxicating body on a beautiful, sunny afternoon, in a carefully arranged location, on a memorable day. Alas, time waits for no one..."

Orochimaru stared at Aoshi's pensive expression, his body gradually and silently turning into scales, the shells within silently secreting an imperceptible paralyzing aura, and his chakra being mobilized in an extremely strange way.

Aokiji looked at Orochimaru, a flash of blue-purple light in his eyes, and quietly waited for Orochimaru's performance.

【The Eye of the Serpent】: You have an extremely strong ability to see through, learn, and copy ninjutsu, secret techniques, and non-organ-type bloodline limits!

Orochimaru's secret techniques may be tricky, but in Qing Shui's eyes, the secrets within them have nowhere to hide.

"First, it uses a special snake venom released from the body to suppress the opponent's chakra, weakening them. Then, it uses a technique to bind its own soul and chakra together, increasing its strength. It's a powerful technique..."

Aokiji couldn't help but marvel at Orochimaru's ingenuity.

His new method of possession focuses on the soul…

Unless a ninja has mastered the Spirit Transformation Technique or special training methods, the strength of their soul is innate and can hardly be trained later in life.

However, Orochimaru's Reanimation Jutsu strengthens his soul in a strange way. Therefore, during the possession, the tug-of-war in the mental space is only about the strength of the soul, and has nothing to do with other aspects.

This extreme way of thinking is like Minato Namikaze's fighting style. As long as he is faster than others, he is invincible even if his individual attack strength is not enough.

Orochimaru's technique works the same way. As long as the enemy's soul strength is not as high as his, he can disregard factors such as physical body, technique, and combat experience and kill them instantly!

As Orochimaru's snake venom filled the entire barracks, his somewhat anxious heart calmed down; this first step was already under his control.

Out of respect for Qing Shui's strength, Orochimaru feigned concern and inquired further, waiting for the snake venom to take effect.

"Well, Qing Shui Jun, do you agree?"

"Orochimaru, I agree, but are you really sure?" Qing Shui looked at Orochimaru's confident smile with interest and asked softly.

Compared to Orochimaru when he possessed Sasuke in the original timeline, he is indeed much better prepared now.

Having not had his hands restricted by the Reaper Death Seal, nor had he experienced multiple Reanimation Jutsu that left his soul in an unstable state, Orochimaru, after further refining the Reanimation Jutsu, certainly had reason to be confident.

In Qing Shui's view, Orochimaru's current state meant that even ordinary three-tomoe Uchiha wouldn't be able to escape his possession...

However, once it enters his body, he might be somewhat surprised.

There are quite a few tenants here…

"Qingshui, of course I've thought it through, you don't need to worry..."

Orochimaru's eyes flickered: "I have no ill intentions towards you. I just want to help you solve your problem and, incidentally, obtain some research data."

Qing Shui nodded noncommittally: "Then, Director of Research at the Root Department, please feel free to do as you see fit?"

The voice just fell.

Orochimaru suddenly transformed into a ferocious white-scaled serpent, its purple venomous mist unmasked, enveloping Aokiji, its voice carrying an extremely seductive quality:

"Look at me, Qingshui!"

Qingshui looked up and met Orochimaru's gaze.

The next instant, the white phosphorus serpent exploded on the spot, turning into a mud-like soul that rushed into Qing Shui's body!

Qing Shui's eyes didn't even move, and he didn't even use his eye technique when Orochimaru showed such obvious intention to attack.

"I've been holding onto Qing Shui for so long that the snake venom has completely invaded his body. His chakra and soul are in a weakened state, which is the perfect opportunity for me to seize control of his body in one fell swoop!"

Orochimaru laughed wildly in his heart: "Thank you, my most respected Second Hokage! If it weren't for your help, why would Aoshui have given up on resisting in such a self-destructive way..."

"However, all of this will eventually belong to me!"

Orochimaru executed the technique smoothly, a process that surprised him.

But upon further reflection, Orochimaru could understand a sliver of Aoshui's thoughts...

Since I'm going to be possessed anyway, what difference does it make who I hand this body over to?

The Will of Fire has hurt me too deeply.

Orochimaru was still thinking that perhaps he could possess Qingshui's body and fulfill some of his wishes to make amends...

But when he opened his eyes, the complex situation inside Qing Shui's body stunned him instantly.

No, why are there so many?

The first thing Orochimaru saw was the Rinnegan with nine tomoe, hanging high in the spiritual world of Qingshui, exuding an aura of pressure and destruction!

Beneath the Nine-Tomoe Rinnegan, the chakra of the three tailed beasts—the Four-Tails, the Five-Tails, and the Nine-Tails—was swirling, with a pair of spiritual artifacts flitting about to the side.

The Totsuka Sword and the Yata Mirror!

Orochimaru also sensed two not-so-strong but extremely sharp Uchiha chakra...

This is the eye power that Aozumi pretended to use when teasing Tobirama Senju, playing the roles of Indra and Izuna Uchiha respectively.

However, when Orochimaru first entered the inner world of Qingshui, he felt that he was always being stared at by two extremely powerful Uchiha behind him, and he felt a faint chill on his neck, as if he would be beheaded at any moment!

"What on earth is going on? This, this, this..."

Even the well-traveled Orochimaru had to admit that he had never seen such a scene in his life.

Orochimaru initially believed that Tobirama Senju resided within Aomine, in a dormant state, hidden deep within Aomine's soul, subtly attempting to possess him…

After all, Aoshui was still primarily driven by self-awareness, so Tobirama Senju was inevitably in a state of secrecy.

Possession is a matter of life and death.

If Aozumi could find Tobirama Senju's trail, the two would have already engaged in a fierce battle, and there would only be one winner.

Orochimaru saw Aoshui's depressed and self-abandoning attitude as precisely why Aoshui couldn't grasp Tobirama Senju within him.

After entering Qingshui's body, Orochimaru indeed did not see Tobirama Senju...

But then he saw something that confused and shocked him even more!

Orochimaru stared blankly at the Rinne Sharingan with its nine tomoe. Even though looking directly at this divine object, which resembled the sun, caused him extreme pain, he still tried his best to stare at it.

Although Orochimaru didn't understand what this was...

However, a difference stemming from bloodline and social status made Orochimaru vaguely sense it amidst his trembling—

This is the immortality he sought!

Although it's unclear why such an ultimate being exists within Qing Shui's body...

Orochimaru, however, was consumed by extreme ecstasy.

To be honest, even if he possessed Qingshui's body, Orochimaru couldn't guarantee that he could achieve immortality.

Although Qing Shui's physical body was perfect enough, it was merely an entry ticket compared to his grand ambition of immortality.

But who would have thought?

The answer is in the clear water!

Obtaining this physical body is like having one foot in the path to immortality…

"What a beautiful, what an alluring, what a power that makes one want to devour it!" Orochimaru's sticky soul screamed ecstatically within Qing Shui's body:

"I want to put down roots here first, and gradually reach the highest point within Qing Shui's body!"

Orochimaru was about to merge into Aoshi's soul world when, in the next moment, a figure with white hair and red eyes appeared not far from him.

"Qingshui, you still came..."

Orochimaru laughed wildly, a hint of madness in his eyes: "Now that I'm in, don't try to kick me out! You have so many tenants and secrets inside you, you don't mind having one more, do you?"

"who do you think You Are?"

The white-haired, red-eyed man was not Aozumi, but Tobirama Senju!

A somber voice rang out, and Tobirama Senju crossed his arms, coldly staring at Orochimaru:

"You're Hiruzen's apprentice, aren't you? This monkey's eye for talent is really infuriating. First, there was Jiraiya, who blindly believed in toads, and now here comes this greedy, venomous snake that preys on its prey..."

"How did he choose his disciples? He doesn't even have one who can bear the Will of Fire in his heart. He's a failure as Hokage."

Orochimaru's pupils dilated instantly.

Could Tobirama Senju move freely within Aomine's body?

What's going on!

When it comes to possession, if it's done gradually and subtly, it will never be revealed until the very last moment. Just like Orochimaru in the original timeline, who only took over Sasuke's body at the very last moment when Sasuke and Itachi were fighting until their chakra was completely exhausted...

Tobirama Senju's carefree demeanor gave Orochimaru a strange feeling.

Could it be that Tobirama Senju and Aoshui are in cahoots?

The two of them were like a tailed beast and its jinchūriki, achieving a perfect understanding of each other's thoughts.

But what about that nine-tomoe Rinnegan hanging high above?

There was too much information and too many secrets; even Orochimaru's genius mind was unable to unravel the truth in such a short time.

"Second Hokage, there might be a misunderstanding..." Orochimaru spoke slowly, secretly manipulating the chakra within his body.

At that moment, Qingshui's voice came from somewhere—"Spare his life, Tobirama, after all, he worked for Konoha."

Upon hearing Qingshui's voice, Orochimaru shuddered. Was this Tobirama Senju's genjutsu meant to confuse him, or...?

But at that moment, Tobirama Senju slightly raised his fingers, and the tomoe in his eyes instantly spun.

Between the lightning and flint.

Orochimaru only saw a figure flash past him, moving so fast that he couldn't react at all.

Tobirama Senju, holding a sake gourd, coldly watched Orochimaru from behind.