I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 224 Snake Uncle Who Exploits the Death God Bug

The Land of Fields is now also the underground base for Orochimaru, who established the Ninja Village.

Under the dim light of the laboratory, Uchiha Yoru and Orochimaru were conducting research on some kind of forbidden technique, while Guren and Yakushi Kabuto, along with Karin, were getting to know each other outside.

In the original work, Guren and Yakushi Kabuto were two people who couldn't stand each other, but in this life, they both showed their goodwill.

"Kabuto Yakushi is skilled in medical ninjutsu and currently works as an assistant to Lord Orochimaru, while also being responsible for some management and logistics within the base."

"Guren, a Crystal Release bloodline ninja, is skilled in ninjutsu. He is Lord Yoru's tool and will also be another manager of this base in the future."

After exchanging a glance, Kabuto and Guren nodded and smiled kindly. There was no conflict between them, and they would even need to cooperate with each other in the future.

"It's a pleasure working with you."

"I... I am Karin, and I possess healing and sensory abilities." Karin, being the youngest and weakest, stammered as she spoke, since the other two were clearly powerful ninjas, and she was far inferior to them.

Kabuto Yakushi gave Karin a kind smile. Although he only had a little information, he could tell how much Lord Yoru valued this child.

"Karin, from now on we will all be Lord Yoru's tools."

When it came to Karin, the newcomer, Guren greeted her with the air of a big sister, affectionately ruffling her red hair, but the shrewdness in her eyes indicated that she was not as simple as she appeared.

In the later stages of the original work, Honglian was responsible for managing a base on her own, so it would be a lie to say that she lacked intelligence and skill.

Kabuto gently pushed his eye sockets open, revealing a wise look in his eyes through his lenses. He could see clearly that Guren, the ninja who had just arrived, had directly exposed her thoughts.

She wanted to prove her worth, so she began to win people over. After all, she was an outsider, and the first step was to unite a portion of the group in order to integrate into the community.

"A very intelligent and quick-witted woman." Kabuto Yakushi thought to himself, feeling neither anxious nor at all flustered; on the contrary, he felt a sense of ease.

The more Lord Ye values ​​them, the higher their worth becomes. He even vaguely guessed what was going on. His dream now was to return to Konoha and return to the orphanage with dignity.

Moreover, he could sense the methods and magnanimity of Lord Uchiha Yoru, just like Lord Orochimaru. He wasn't afraid that you lacked ambition, but rather that you lacked strength.

Therefore, his most important task now is to enhance his own value. Now that someone is helping him share the burden of managing the base, isn't that perfect?

While the three outside were each making their own calculations, Orochimaru and Uchiha Yoru inside the laboratory couldn't help but show expressions of disappointment.

"Heh, Night Lord, your ambition will surely bring a hurricane to the entire ninja world."

At this moment, Orochimaru showed a thoughtful expression, while Uchiha Yoru made no attempt to hide his ambition, nodding with a light laugh and saying, "Just dig up the rotten tree roots and plant strong saplings in the original fertile soil, and they will grow strong."

"Furthermore, if I become Hokage of Konoha, wouldn't Orochimaru-sensei be able to return to Konoha openly and legitimately?"

At this point, Uchiha Yoru paused slightly, turned to his teacher, and offered a huge temptation.

"With the entire Hidden Leaf Village supporting you, the massive and stable funding will no longer be an obstacle, and there will also be a large number of research assistants to help you with your research, teacher."

At this moment, Orochimaru was moved. Since leaving Konoha, he had given up his delusions of power. He had only one goal: to achieve immortality, learn all ninjutsu, and study the true meaning of this world and the true meaning of ninjutsu.

Beneath their smiling faces, Orochimaru, though somewhat looking forward to a future where he wouldn't have to worry about funding or research materials, and would have countless assistants to help him, remained mostly calm.

"Therefore, I need Orochimaru-sensei to break through this barrier as soon as possible; I need Karin's power!"

Uchiha Yoru's true purpose in coming here this time was firstly to establish a mutually beneficial alliance with Orochimaru, and secondly to obtain Karin.

Karin was also his most valued trump card! And she remained so even later on!

Orochimaru frowned upon hearing this, saying that he never made hasty decisions when it came to his research.

"The Uzumaki clan's bloodline is indeed very suitable for sealing tailed beasts. Although it is difficult to seal the Nine-Tails with Karin's body, with your Mangekyou Sharingan, I think the Mangekyou Sharingan, which is known as one of the tailed beast nemesis, will not disappoint me. The most crucial issue now is the forbidden technique, the Reaper Death Seal."

At this point, Orochimaru's expression turned serious. "Through the Shinigami mask I found in the Uzumaki Shrine in the Land of Whirlpools, I have understood this ninjutsu."

"This is a product of the Onmyoji era before the Ninja era. It is not a Shinigami from the Underworld, but rather a Shikigami that has been cultivated by Onmyoji through generations. Shikigami follow the most basic principle of equivalent exchange of power."

"According to the intelligence records of your Uchiha clan, the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, sealed the Nine-Tails with this ninjutsu, and even took half of the Nine-Tails into the stomach of the Shinigami along with it."

At this moment, Orochimaru chuckled hoarsely, "Night, the price of summoning the Grim Reaper is the soul. So, what's the next step?"

In short, Orochimaru doesn't have that kind of self-sacrificing spirit to offer his own soul to the Grim Reaper. Besides, this is an S-rank forbidden technique, not something that just anyone can learn.

Otherwise, how could the Vortex Clan have fallen to such a state back then? With each of them possessing a Corpse Demon Seal, who would dare to provoke them?

S-rank forbidden techniques not only come with a heavy price but also have an extremely demanding learning difficulty.

Seeing Orochimaru's wicked smile, Uchiha Yoru also smiled, as if he had been prepared all along.

"Orochimaru-sensei, I remember that your Reanimation Jutsu is almost complete. The only difficulty is the damage to the soul during rebirth. But now I have discovered something very interesting that perfectly solves the problem of soul damage."

As he said this, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and smiled. With a wave of his hand, a black snake slowly crawled out from his wrist, and finally opened his mouth and spat out a corpse.

Or rather, a sealed body.

At this moment, Orochimaru showed a curious expression. The body was deathly pale, as if it were not human. However, there were too many strange creatures in the ninja world, so Orochimaru was not surprised.

"If I hadn't awakened the Wood Release ability, I probably wouldn't have discovered that this person was secretly monitoring the Uchiha clan. Although they eventually escaped, they left behind a few interesting clones."

White Zetsu! A bio-engineered product cultivated by Kaguya using the Divine Tree. Later, Madara Uchiha's will created the current Akatsuki's White Zetsu, while Black Zetsu deceived Madara, making him believe that he created it.

"A very interesting body. More importantly, this might be a clever solution to the physical challenges that the teacher has always struggled to overcome."

This time, Uchiha Yoru went all out, even going so far as to get Orochimaru back on track sooner. White Zetsu's physique can be described as an alternative form of immortality.

As Uchiha Yoru explained, Orochimaru arrived in front of the sealed White Zetsu body, and after a brief examination, he revealed a monstrous smile.

"A very interesting body." At this moment, Orochimaru raised his head and looked at Uchiha Yoru with a meaningful smile. It seems that this disciple is hiding many secrets.

"Night Lord, the Uchiha clan truly lives up to its reputation as the oldest bloodline clan."

Orochimaru attributed all of this to the Uchiha clan's deep-rooted resources. After all, there were countless secrets and intelligence that even he had never heard of. Uchiha Yoru was either fighting on the front lines or needed to improve his strength, and these things were not easy to discover.

This requires substantial human and material resources, so the best explanation is that it can all be attributed to the profound heritage of an ancient family.

"I need to do some research and prepare this ninjutsu. Also, Karin needs to keep her mind and body in top condition."

Orochimaru, now engrossed in his research, revealed a fanatical expression, while Yaya Uchiha smiled and nodded, "Then I'll be waiting for you, Orochimaru-sensei."

The fact that such powerful weapons as Tailed Beasts and Jinchuriki are revered as village-protecting weapons in the ninja world is no exaggeration, and they are not as weak as depicted in the original work.

Before the Jinchūriki rioted, their massive tailed beast-level chakra and ridiculously high regeneration made them practically an infinite ninjutsu bomber.

The power after the explosion was devastating. Even among the Kage-level ninjas in the ninja world, few possessed a ninjutsu with an attack like the Tailed Beast Ball. With a single shot, the map was flattened.

Therefore, even though Jinchūriki are so dangerous, they have always been regarded as a deterrent weapon by the major ninja villages.

Knowing full well about the other half of the Nine-Tails, the method of capturing it, and even having an excellent vessel, it would be idiotic for Uchiha Yoru not to make this decision.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes and smiled, "It seems the future will be very interesting. Perhaps the Nine-Tails riding Susanoo will reappear in Konoha."

As for why he didn't seal it within his own body, Uchiha Yoru had considered it. After all, he now possessed Wood Release and Uchiha blood, and he also obtained the Uzumaki bloodline through Nagato's blood, making him an excellent choice for a Jinchūriki.

However, he had a better plan.

Naruto Uzumaki almost reached limitless power with half a tailed beast, so Karin Uzumaki shouldn't be too far behind.

……

In the ninja world, in a dark basement.

"Obito, the clone that was monitoring the Uchiha clan in Konoha has disappeared."

Wearing a mask, Obito glanced sideways, revealing a strange Sharingan, and coldly stared at the hermaphrodite who had emerged halfway from the ground, revealing a disdainful sneer.

"Yoru, who has awakened the kaleidoscope, is somewhat surprised to find you, but not unexpectedly so."

Uchiha Yoru, a member of the same clan who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, and now the head of the Uchiha clan, was met with only a mocking expression from Obito.

"Night, is this your dream? It's too naive. Becoming Hokage? It's utterly laughable. Only creating another world is the real world."

At this moment, Obito was clearly in a state of madness. They were classmates back then. After Kakashi graduated at the age of five, there were only two Uchiha clan members left in the class, not to mention that Uchiha Yoru had a pretty good relationship with him.

"Zetsu, since my old classmate wants to become Hokage, then perhaps we can give him a push. As for whether he can ultimately become Hokage, that depends on his own abilities."

Obito revealed a cruel smile; he had already decided what to do.

Their current goal is to collect the Tailed Beasts, and they certainly won't let go of any opportunity to weaken the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

The differences between Konoha and the Uchiha are now out in the open, but with the Uchiha currently weak and Konoha strong, it is difficult for a conflict to break out due to mutual wariness.

Therefore, what he needs is to provide some assistance to the Uchiha side and create turmoil in Konoha.

"Zetsu, sell the information about the split between the Uchiha clan of Konoha and the Third Hokage to other ninja villages. I think we won't need to do anything; someone will step in to help the Uchiha Police Department grow stronger."

At this point, Obito paused suddenly, then said coldly, "And the rebellious forces in Kirigakure also need to be added fuel to the fire. Selling the same information to other ninja villages, I don't think anyone will let this opportunity pass."

Given the sordid rivalry between ninja villages, how could anyone possibly let such an opportunity pass?

When a rebellion breaks out in another country, they will naturally secretly support the weaker side and watch the two sides fight to the death. This has always been the tactic of all ninja villages.

"And also, I am Uchiha Madara!"

Inside the dark cave, Obito Uchiha revealed an extremely evil Sharingan, filled with madness.

He wants to create a world with Lin!

……

The Land of Fields, Orochimaru's underground base.

"Dead Demon Sealing!"

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Orochimaru, with his hands clasped together and wearing the Grim Reaper mask, trembled and twisted, letting out screams. The price of an S-rank forbidden technique is extremely high. Instantly, his hair moved without wind, followed by a chilling aura of death.

At the same time, a large amount of chakra was extracted. At this moment, Uchiha Yoru, who was directly in front of him, showed a solemn expression. His Mangekyou Sharingan was activated, and only with the cursed seal within could a shadowy outline be vaguely seen.

Orochimaru, who had just used this ninjutsu, was sweating profusely, and out of the corner of his eye, he could clearly see the Grim Reaper appearing behind him.

The purple-skinned, emotionless Grim Reaper slowly extended his hand, grasped the Grim Reaper's Blade he was biting in his mouth, and then slowly sliced ​​open his stomach. In an instant, Orochimaru's body was also injured.

Blood splattered from his abdomen, and Orochimaru let out a painful groan, not only from the physical pain but also from the agony of summoning the Grim Reaper.

In an instant, a wisp of soul emerged from the Grim Reaper's stomach, and immediately Uchiha Yoru shouted from the opposite side, "Orochimaru-sensei!"

The cooperation between master and disciple was impeccable. With a loud shout from Uchiha Yoru, Orochimaru broke out in a cold sweat and hastily removed his mask.

"vomit!"

Amidst the nauseating, vomiting sounds that sent chills down one's spine, Orochimaru removed his mask, revealing a deathly pale face resembling that of White Zetsu. The next moment, White Zetsu spat out a large, white-scaled snake.

Before Uchiha Yoru stood a body, which was Orochimaru's original body. The white phosphorus snake suddenly slithered in, and Orochimaru's body trembled instantly.

"vomit!"

A large white phosphorus snake lay limply on the ground, while Orochimaru's body slowly stood up, and the white Zetsu's body opposite him collapsed after losing its soul.

"hehe."

Panting heavily, Orochimaru clearly watched as the Shinigami, having done all this, instinctively tried to harvest souls through the White Zetsu's body, but after grasping nothing, disappeared without a trace of emotion.

Summoning Death, sealing the enemy, and then collecting the soul of the caster—there's a rule in this process: the caster himself is also devoid of consciousness.

"Orochimaru-sensei."

At this moment, Uchiha Yoru, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but sigh, "Orochimaru truly deserves to be the only one who can exploit the Grim Reaper's bug."

First, he reincarnated into a White Zetsu, then summoned a Shinigami, and after using him, he used a trick to escape back into his own body. Even the Shinigami can be exploited. I wonder what the Fourth Hokage would think if he knew.

"Orochimaru-sensei, your Reanimation Jutsu seems a bit different, and also!"

Although Uchiha Yoru didn't continue speaking, Orochimaru let out a hoarse, evil laugh.

"Night Lord, just as you said, this world has too many secrets, and isn't the White Zetsu's body still usable?"

Good heavens, Uchiha Yoru's eyes widened upon hearing this, staring at the limp White Zetsu in the distance. It made perfect sense.

An empty shell; Orochimaru can't reincarnate at any time. Six steps to take off.

"Moreover, Night Lord, you're right, there are too many secrets about the soul." Under Orochimaru's wicked smile, it was clear that the Reanimation Jutsu was somewhat different, or rather, he hadn't staked everything on this ninjutsu.

In the original work, Orochimaru's soul almost transformed into a white snake. In this life, under his guidance, Orochimaru maintained a calm and restrained demeanor. The white snake was merely a temporary vessel for his soul, a vessel for performing ninjutsu, rather than a bizarre mutation.

Perhaps because of this, this ninjutsu is no longer limited to once every three years. Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes, pondering to himself, "Could it be because of this?"

Just as Uchiha Yoru thought, if the soul is not completely transformed into the form of the White Snake, but is used as a vessel, it is indeed possible to use the Reanimation Jutsu at any time.

However, the same drawback is that the protection of the soul is more fragile, so Orochimaru's reincarnated body can only be a weak existence, otherwise it will suffer a severe backlash.

The White Zetsu's body was perfect, practically tailor-made for Orochimaru.

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