Chapter 171 Two Captain Candidates (Second Update!)

Orochimaru was unbelievable.

After more than four months of getting along, it was only after being reminded that he discovered the specialness of Naruto.

A completely different life form from "normal people".

Abandoning the body, only the soul.

"The soul is really amazing." He circled around the blond figure, and stopped after several circles. He couldn't help but want to touch it, but was immediately knocked away by the scabbard. "Abandoning the body, you can still live."

"I thought"

"After a person dies, the soul will dissipate."

"Or like that old man, being captured by a strange god of death."

Naruto said calmly: "I have said it many times."

"The decline of the body does not mean death, but the beginning of another life."

Orochimaru shook his head: "Although there is an example like you before"

"But I dare not try it as easily as you do."

Naruto tilted his head and looked at Uchiha standing next to him, holding a new sword: "Sasuke can also master this power."

He walked over and pulled out the "Nine-Tails".

After returning to Soul Society, he learned the technique to let the soul leave the body.

It was very simple, and he engraved this technique on the tail of his sword handle.

Sasuke did not dodge, but he was inevitably nervous and his body was stiff.

The "Nine-Tails" was held in reverse, and the tail of the sword hit him on the forehead.

The body immediately collapsed and fell to the ground.

But there was another "Sasuke" standing there.

It was his soul.

It was somewhat similar to the souls of his father and the first generation Hokage that he had seen before, all of which were "mixtures" of chakra and soul, but the difference was that Sasuke already had some meager "power of the god of death".

Of course, he had not become a god of death yet. The reason for this was that "Indra", who had the same origin as his soul, was forged into "Shōdachi".

However,

He was still dressed in the kimono he wore, not the "death suit".

This was understandable.

The "Death Hagura" is a costume that needs to be made separately after joining the team. Although it is part of the "Power of the God of Death" after being worn, it is no different from normal costumes before being worn.

Do I have to figure out how to make the "Death Hagura" myself?

Underground.

A new soul appeared, and the power of the six paths immediately surged out.

This time it was still cautious.

After sensing Naruto's presence, "it" hesitated and did not act immediately, and seemed to have noticed the special features of "Sasuke", especially the breath of the knife in his hand. After hesitating for a moment, it squatted underground and waited for an opportunity to observe.

Wanted to confirm Sasuke's "life and death" status.

Naruto frowned.

Still couldn't get around the "Six Paths Sage".

He waved his hand, and the golden chain surged, lifting Sasuke's body.

Naruto pushed gently.

Sasuke returned to his body again.

The "Power of the Six Paths" immediately withdrew.

This strange change made Sasuke touch his body, surprised and suspicious.

"Because of that knife?" Orochimaru's eyes lit up, looking at the difference, "After abandoning the body, you can still live."

"Have the same lifespan as ordinary humans?"

"Or."

Naruto said softly: "The decay of the soul and the decay of the body are not a rule."

"With your qualifications, you will only live longer than ordinary people."

The "fanaticism" in Orochimaru's eyes became heavier.

He longed for "eternal life".

Otherwise, he would not have developed a technique like "Reincarnation without Corpse".

Although abandoning the body is a bit strange.

But.

Naruto can walk in the world with his soul, just like ordinary people.

Why can't I?

Sasuke was a little confused, and his experience was the clearest: "The world after death really exists."

"Then my parents and I can still..."

"We will see it." Naruto nodded and interrupted him.

"Then I will join." Sasuke's tone was firm, and his eyes became clear.

Orochimaru licked his lips: "Can I also get such a sword?"

"Don't you already know how to forge it?" Naruto looked at him strangely.

The two of them experimented together.

Although he was the leader in the early stage, in the end, even if he gave up, Orochimaru could continue alone.

His talent is not inferior to "Kurobuta Mayuri".

So is his madness.

"Knowing and doing are two different things." Orochimaru shook his head and admitted frankly, "My control over the 'power of the soul' does not support me to the level of Naruto-kun."

"And"

"The materials that can be forged into this kind of sword are rare in the ninja world."

"Nothing but the tailed beast, or the guy in the dragon vein and the legend of the demon country."

"My hands are in Naruto-kun's hands now, and I don't have enough strength to 'hunt' them."

"I'm afraid Sasuke-kun won't listen to me now."

Naruto thought: "What are the dragon veins and the rumors about the demon country you mentioned."

"They are some very interesting rumors." Orochimaru licked his lips and leaned forward, "Do you want to make this deal?"

"I have a very interesting idea"

He paused and said meaningfully: "Naruto-kun's body should still be in your hands now?"

"Use this--"

The words have not been finished.

The thin golden chain flew over and hit him hard in the face.

It was not Naruto's "Vajra Lock".

It came from Karin.

"You wretched old man, stop worrying about Naruto's body!" She gritted her teeth and said viciously, "How could I leave it to you?"

Naruto spread his hands: "That's it."

"Xiang Rin, you have also grown." Orochimaru grinned, shook his head, and a few blood spots dropped, "Since this is not possible."

"That's it."

"When Naruto-kun forges a good sword for Xiang Rin, how about you also forge one for me?"

Naruto tilted his head: "Then please join the Seireitei."

"Is it necessary?" Orochimaru whispered, "I'm not used to being restrained."

"What about other trading terms?"

"You are necessary." Naruto nodded, "I have already thought of how to arrange you."

"Captain of the technical development team."

Orochimaru tutted.

He now regrets that he became curious about Naruto during the "Konoha Collapse Plan".

If he had not become curious about him, he would not have fallen into this "situation" step by step.

but.

There is no chance to regret.

Naruto was already staring at him.

"Let me introduce those two things to you." Orochimaru tilted his head and changed the topic.

"Dragon veins are a very strange existence, it is said"

"It represents endless chakra."

"It also seems to have the ability to affect 'time and space'."

Naruto repeated his last words: "Time and space?"

Orochimaru nodded and grinned: "But after all, no one has seen it with their own eyes, and"

"That place was sealed by your father, the Fourth Hokage."

"Normal people can't break that sealing technique."

Naruto responded.

Orochimaru tilted his head, his tone became a little lower, and continued: "Although there are many rumors about dragon veins, at least it is real."

"But the rumor about the land of ghosts"

"Even before the Immortal of Six Paths."

"Legend has it that there is a monster in this world. A group of people once borrowed the power of this monster and almost destroyed the world."

"Later, this monster was sealed in the Kingdom of Ghosts by an unknown hero."

Xianglin raised his eyebrows, a little surprised: "Before the Immortal of Six Paths?"

"Isn't that the age of gods and monsters who harnessed natural energy?"

Orochimaru looked past Naruto and landed on Xianglin, with a slight disbelief in his eyes: "You seem to know more than I do?"

"I don't know if that rumor is true."

"But the reason why I dare to confirm this is."

"It's because a few decades ago, a group of 'immortal ninjas' appeared in the Kingdom of Ghosts. According to the miko of the Kingdom of Ghosts, someone used the power of that monster to achieve this."

He paused and licked his tongue: "Just right, two completely different powers."

"Can be forged into two swords."

"How about one of the incense sticks and the other one for me?"

Naruto didn't agree to him immediately, but just smiled at him.

It was a very gentle smile, but it made Orochimaru's biological instinct arouse, giving him a creepy feeling.

I always feel that.

This blond boy is planning something.

After the knife is forged.

Naruto stayed at Orochimaru's base for another month and exchanged some things with him about "natural energy".

In this regard, Orochimaru's research results are very rich.

Except for the research on "Longdi Cave" itself.

A young man named "Chongwu" was also found.

White Snake Sage said that Orochimaru's "curse seal" was a technique developed through her research in the form of injecting venom. However, according to Orochimaru himself, the inspiration and implementation of the "curse seal" actually came from this boy.

He is a being who is born with the ability to "turn into an immortal".

only.

Unlike people who have learned the "immortal mode" through training, Jonggo cannot control this "natural ability" well.

Once in an area with "rich natural energy", he passively completes the "immortal transformation" in a short period of time, and then "loses control" and "runs away".

Why is this happening?

Orochimaru also came to a conclusion early on.

"Natural energy" is a relatively violent energy that can transform "weak matter", including the human body.

When the body is affected, hormone secretion in the body is abnormal and natural emotions are also affected.

The practice of "Sage Mode" requires mixing one's own chakra with "natural energy". Its purpose is also very simple, which is to use the "consciousness" in chakra to suppress the riot of "natural energy".

Let "natural energy" be in a balance that can be mobilized.

This is why, for those who practice "Sage Mode", the larger the chakra they possess, the better.

During this month.

Sasuke and Asada were cultivating their relationship, and they could already hear some sounds in their ears, but they were not clear.

specific reasons

Naruto wasn't sure either.

There are too many reasons why it cannot be "initially solved".

Not being able to face your own heart and not being strong enough may be the reasons.

In addition, this shallow strike is somewhat special.

Naruto didn't know whether what Sasuke would release after his enlightenment would be his own power or the power of "Indra".

But he didn't have time to wait any longer.

After gaining some mastery of "Sage Mode", Naruto took Xiang Rin away from the Sound Ninja Village.

Heading towards the country that harbors two powerful forces.

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