"Naruto: My Ninja Skills"Chapter 211: Orochimaru, Your Power Is Simply Too Great (Part 2)
Yūshin had abandoned White Zetsu's techniques long ago, both objectively and subjectively.
Objectively, back when he "bonded" with the God Tree a millennium ago, Yūshin had already purged all White Zetsu attributes from his body, relegating the "White Zetsu-Man" to history.
Subjectively, different stages and power levels naturally call for different techniques. It wasn't about maintaining some "idol image"—it was simply that with Yūshin's current strength, sneaking behind people to attack their rear like before would be utterly unreasonable.
Sneaking attacks before leveling up, sneaking attacks after leveling up—wouldn't that make the upgrade pointless?
Yūshin hadn't been White Zetsu-Man for years, so when Orochimaru employed such techniques, he initially failed to recognize them. Fortunately, Orochimaru kindly reminded him.
"This should merely be the beginning... If convenient, could you explain the ability you're using?"
Yūshin didn't bother speculating and directly questioned Orochimaru. Such frank dialogue made it seem less like they'd come to fight and more like they were conducting academic exchange.
"It's not difficult to explain. Chakra, though composed of spiritual and physical energy, fundamentally relies on the body... Both physical and spiritual energy originate within every cell."
"Therefore, by mastering someone's cells, one can resurrect their spirit and power... This represents human mastery of divine techniques."
Yūshin understood and replied:
"So it's technology that studies others' cellular tissue to steal their chakra?"
"No, Lord Yūshin—not just chakra. Every cell contains vast information, including blueprints for that person's jutsu."
"Understood. You can steal not only chakra but even jutsu?"
"Precisely. I call it the Impure World Soul Cultivation Technique—in a sense, this jutsu extends the Impure World Reincarnation... Second Hokage was a great genius. Though his strength was merely adequate, his research spirit exemplifies the ninja ideal."
Yūshin nodded, acknowledging and appreciating Orochimaru's viewpoint, then probed:
"Matter determines consciousness?"
Previously, he'd engaged in idealistic discussions with White Snake Sage. Look at Orochimaru—firmly walking the materialist path. The contrast was stark.
"Yes, all matter determines all spirit. The body is the foundation of everything."
Theoretically, Orochimaru was correct, though there were minor issues—for instance, this world contained chakra-based life forms. But those were special cases, inconsequential.
During their conversation, Yūshin watched Orochimaru's eyes turn red, revealing a Mangekyō Sharingan pattern—specifically, Uchiha Madara's Mangekyō Sharingan.
Well, he remained devoted to the Uchiha.
Yūshin raised both hands in genuine applause. Orochimaru truly lived up to his reputation.
"Magnificent—absolutely magnificent. Truly divine technique."
Orochimaru now possessed Uchiha Madara's power—undoubtedly he also had Senju Hashirama's power. When he realized these two forces could be combined...
Somewhat regrettable—he lacked the crucial step. Orochimaru didn't possess the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan... Madara had transplanted Izuna's eyes; that power couldn't be obtained through studying Madara's body.
Orochimaru's technology proved far more thorough than Yakushi Kabuto's "Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique" from the original timeline. Kabuto merely grafted others' powers; Orochimaru completely claimed them as his own.
Furthermore, Kabuto's ability to graft others' abilities fundamentally stemmed from "Snake Authority Technique"—he'd transplanted Orochimaru's cells.
Yūshin greatly appreciated Orochimaru's candid attitude. After consideration, he shared his own research insights:
"Since you've explained your 'materialism,' I'll explain mine—chakra is the foundation of everything, the ultimate pursuit for ninja. Simply put: if chakra works, everything works; if chakra fails, everything fails."
By now, Yūshin somewhat understood why Sage of Six Paths only distributed chakra without teaching specific usage techniques. Chakra was the source; everything else was superficial phenomena.
Sage of Six Paths' approach was excellent, except for one aspect—his teaching methods demanded excessively high perception and physical foundations from students.
Orochimaru hadn't transcended the jutsu-playing stage, while current Yūshin manipulated chakra itself. They clearly operated on different levels.
Before high-level chakra application, flashy jutsu became meaningless. Essentially, Indra's jutsu invention actually regressed chakra development rather than advancing it.
Of course, such conclusions were too abstract—ordinary people within history couldn't comprehend this perspective... Jutsu lowered chakra usage thresholds, enabling more diverse applications. How could that constitute regression?
The broad path lay there, yet people couldn't reach it because ordinary individuals' chakra was inherently insufficient.
Yūshin spoke absolute truth, but honestly, current Orochimaru didn't fully comprehend... because Orochimaru's chakra was also insufficient.
"Lord Yūshin, your theory sounds excessively like bloodline theory—not words the Fireflies' founder should speak." Orochimaru's thinking predictably diverged.
Yūshin displayed university student-like clear eyes and continued:
"Currently, I only half-understand myself, unable even to confirm whether I've stepped halfway into that realm... Fine, consider it bloodline theory."
From cannon fodder to White Zetsu-Man to God Tree-Man, Yūshin indeed appeared to be "changing bloodlines."
"Regardless, any theory stands behind ninja, while only actual combat stands before ninja... Lord Yūshin, can you withstand such techniques?"
As he spoke, deep blue chakra skeleton began materializing behind Orochimaru... As mentioned, this phase Orochimaru deeply loved the Uchiha, eagerly showcasing his new toy.
Though Orochimaru had lived in this era twenty-thirty years, his experiences remained limited, so his mental growth couldn't compare to the Orochimaru who died, revived, suffered Ten-Fist Sword sealing, Amaterasu burning, Cursed Seal resurrection, and Fourth Great Ninja War experiences.
Undoubtedly, this was a research-focused, youthful-minded Orochimaru.
"Excellent technique. Since you're using Madara's move, I'll counter with Hashirama's."
Yūshin concealed his left hand behind his back. Ultra-high-density chakra gathered at his fingertips as five brilliant red flames began dancing.
"Then I'll use absolute defense to experience Lord Yūshin's technique!"
Orochimaru controlled the upper-body first-stage Susanoo, charging toward Yūshin.
Combat had barely begun, yet he'd already set a death flag—truly worthy of Fireflies ninja, always helping their leader at crucial moments.
Such bold frontal assault was thoroughly un-ninja-like. Did Orochimaru truly believe himself Uchiha Madara?
"Super Fire Release Illusion Technique: Great Shuriken Two-Stage Drop!"
Facing the attacking counterfeit Gundam, Yūshin extended his left arm, gently pushing forward, slapping the Susanoo's skeleton.
Next instant, the so-called Susanoo immediately became a steamroller-flattened cookie, shattered beyond repair.
Then Yūshin's palm struck Orochimaru's torso without obstruction... No need to target specific areas—hitting anywhere sufficed.
Splat...
Squelch...
How to describe Orochimaru after receiving such a massive blow? Certain everyday scenes perfectly illustrate this.
Imagine being in a hotpot restaurant when a server passes carrying a tray, loudly calling "Who ordered the shrimp paste?" Looking at that tray, you'd sincerely exclaim:
"Whoa, Orochimaru!"
Yūshin's slap shattered Susanoo while transforming Orochimaru into minced meat, scattering snake bits everywhere... Orochimaru instantly completed the serpentine instrumentality project, becoming puddles of "orange juice" across the ground.
Head-to-head confrontation? Am I 155mm? That's what Yūshin asked.
Yes—that's how Orochimaru answered.
The result was obvious.
Though First Hokage had indeed attempted developing "Super Fire Release Illusion Technique: Great Shuriken Two-Stage Drop," this bore no relation to Yūshin's actual ability—he merely shouted random technique names. In reality, he'd used Ōtsutsuki Kinshiki's Kasha.
Such techniques could reshape terrain on massive scales, leveling mountains with single strikes. Orochimaru attempting to receive this with his physical body—one could only praise his courage... Everyone trusting "absolute defense" meets unfortunate ends.
"Hmm? Perhaps slightly excessive?"
Yūshin examined his left hand. Sorry—first time using such techniques, couldn't control the intensity properly.
He hadn't intended killing Orochimaru—not from compassion toward Orochimaru, but because Orochimaru was difficult to kill. Truly killing him might result in Orochimaru reviving somewhere, sometime, somehow.
Yūshin possessed better methods for handling Orochimaru.
But now there was a problem—he'd struck too heavily. Had Orochimaru died?
Fortunately, Orochimaru didn't disappoint Yūshin's expectations. The scattered slime quickly flowed together, converging toward a single direction.
"Hashirama's power? No—not just Hashirama's power."
Orochimaru proved resilient; Yūshin was pleased.
Orochimaru had researched First Hokage's power for decades—without thorough understanding, he wouldn't have fled Konoha.
Though Yūshin had shattered Orochimaru completely, he sensed something within Orochimaru's body resembling Sasori of the Red Sand's "regeneration core."
As Yūshin noted, his technique application lacked proficiency—the strike wasn't sufficiently thorough or uniform, enabling Orochimaru's survival.
Reconstituted Orochimaru appeared deathly pale, his gaze toward Yūshin transcending wariness into profound terror... Who could imagine how devastating a single massive blow could be to a confident, self-proclaimed world-dominating ambitious schemer?
At this moment, Orochimaru's mind mechanically echoed one phrase... "Orochimaru, your power is simply too great."
You're fucking with me!
How could he know Yūshin was cosplaying First Hokage? After First Hokage spoke those words, he'd grabbed Nine-Tails like a small chick... Wasn't this moment perfectly identical to that scene?
"Good—with such tenacious vitality, you're not Orochimaru—you're Southern Cockroach-maru."
Yūshin ignored Orochimaru's current feelings, clapping his hands as Ryūchi Cave's area immediately began spatial collapse toward the center point.
But before this area vanished, Orochimaru's figure disappeared first.
Yūshin had intended combining "soil sampling" and "Orochimaru capture" into one task, never expecting Orochimaru to possess such escape routes.
"Could it be Flying Thunder God? Worthy of boss-level antagonist—Impure World whatever technique—truly extraordinary."
Praise aside, Yūshin couldn't possibly allow Orochimaru's escape. Flying Thunder God's spatial trajectory remained clearly visible. Ordinary ninja couldn't handle such spatial jumps, but Yūshin had long mastered space-time jutsu.
Moreover, Yūshin understood—failing to capture Orochimaru now would make future attempts more difficult.
Somewhere in Land of Rain's forests, Orochimaru appeared abruptly, then collapsed.
His complexion was even paler than before. Recovering his body had consumed most of his chakra, then forcing long-distance spatial jumps with insufficient chakra... This sequence overwhelmed both humans and snakes.
"What... is this power, Lord Yūshin?"
Orochimaru smiled like he was crying, believing he'd mastered information about all this era's powerful figures. With Hashirama's, Madara's, Tobirama's, and Yūshin's powers, shouldn't he dominate the Shinobi World?
Besides, Orochimaru had researched Yūshin's power. Compared to Hashirama and Madara, weren't Tobirama and Yūshin small fry?
Orochimaru could even use Boil Release—he'd planned using this Kekkei Genkai to astonish Yūshin, employing his own methods against him. However, he'd never gotten the chance.
One-shotted—what was there to say?
Honestly, Orochimaru becoming shrimp paste resulted mainly from his operational errors. Opening Gundam mode for head-to-head collision with Yūshin—if he didn't crash, who would? Even Kaguya wouldn't directly receive Kasha-type techniques.
Forget whether Kaguya dared—facing such purely destructive techniques, even Kaguya's intelligence recognized no reason to attempt direct reception.
"I thought I could make serpents spit venom, but I was merely a frog at the bottom of a well?"
Look what the poor child had been reduced to—questioning his entire existence.
"No need for such excessive self-deprecation. You remain stronger than ninety-nine percent of Shinobi World ninja."
The sudden voice behind him made Orochimaru's hair stand on end.
"Yū—"
Before he could attempt another jump, his thinking froze.
Along with his body.
And this entire forest.
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