Chapter 145: Chapter – 142 Path to Godhood
Orochimaru carefully examined Kuroto's expression for a while and after judging something, he finally started walking and said, "It's true, not very long ago, Hiruko joined the organization I am part of!"
Kuroto pretended to be a little surprised by Orochimaru's words, "I didn't expect him to join your organization!"
Orochimaru snorted softly, "Well not like he had any right to choose, and it might not be such a bad thing for him!"
Kuroto nodded and after a bit of thinking, he asked tentatively, "Orochimaru-Sama, I have heard that Hiruko has been creating a very practical forbidden Jutsu, is this rumor actually true?"
Orochimaru glanced at Kuroto with slight intrigue, "Hooh, so you have an interest in that technique?"
"Heh, there is nothing I can hide from you, Orochimaru-Sama!" – Now that Orochimaru has seen through what Kuroto was interested in, he didn't try to hide it and nodded bluntly, "Yes, I am very interested in that technique!"
Orochimaru looked into the distance as if he was recalling his older memories.
After a while of thinking, he slowly said, "Hiruko is from my generation, a contemporary and a former friend of the Sannin, you should know that. But the thing is, he desired to become a strong Shinobi similar to me, Jiraiya, and Tsunade, however, he lacked the necessary talent, nor was he born with any special abilities.
To overcome this advantage, he delved himself into creating a Kinjutsu, which would allow him to leech the Kekkei Genkai of other ninjas by fusing their bodies into his own. Although it does appear to be very practical even if you don't count the many negatives it has, it still shouldn't be very attractive to you with the Hyuga Clan's very own Byakugan and the incredible talent you have shown recently!"
To a certain extent, Orochimaru and Hiruko are somewhat similar types of people, both are proficient researchers.
It's just that compared to Hiruko's mediocre talent as a Shinobi which often made others overlook him, Orochimaru has a very high talent as a Shinobi. This fact made, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru to be personally selected as disciples by Sandaime-Sama, and the three later came to be known as the Sannin.
On the other hand, Hiruko, a good friend of the same generation who had been close to Orochimaru during their Ninja Academy years, eventually drifted away from them.
But even Orochimaru with his excellent talent realized the insurmountable gap between the ninja with Kekkei and the ninja without Kekkei Genkai, after reaching his current power level.
Coupled with his obsession and goal of learning the secrets and all the technique in the world directed his attention towards the many forbidden techniques, and therefore he developed the 'Living Corpse Reincarnation Technique' that allows him to take over others body and also allows him to use their Kekkei Genkai.
Maybe around this time, Orochimaru somewhat understood Hiruko's struggle and the reason for him to go into hiding to develop such a Jutsu!
…
Every time Kuroto is praised as a 'Genius' by some of the most genii of the Shinobi World, Kuroto couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable.
Not trying to let Orochimaru-Sama's praise get over him, Kuroto asked, "I think, the forbidden technique he has been creating has great potential for development."
Orochimaru retracted his thoughts and asked curiously, "Are you really sure that you have an interest in the Chimera Technique?"
Kuroto nodded lightly, although he still had a faint smile, his eyes had that firm look. There was no doubt or any need for reconsideration, he really needed the 'Chimera Technique.' This is his biggest opportunity to become God in the future.
Looking at those eyes, Orochimaru realized that Kuroto was indeed serious, and decided to give Kuroto some insight on this technique, "That technique is currently in a semi-completed state, but that aside, it still has a negative impact according to which no one can bear the kind of burden it causes to the user." With a pause, Orochimaru chuckled again, "And if there is someone, whose body will be able to bear the burden of this technique, he wouldn't be needing such a nondescript technique in the first place."
Kuroto nodded, he understood what Orochimaru meant, but whether he agrees with Orochimaru's analysis was another matter altogether… Although Kuroto knows that Orochimaru is more or less correct, it still doesn't mean that he is spot on.
Using such a crude approach to leech of others Kekkei Genkai by fusing their bodies into his own, would obviously put an incredible burden upon anyone. After undergoing such body modifications, anyone will eventually become inhuman.
So, in this regard, Orochimaru is indeed correct.
But Orochimaru obviously underestimates Hiruko's talent and obsession, it's true that Hiruko might not have talent as a shinobi, but as a researcher, he might not be that inferior to Orochimaru himself, and this is something that Orochimaru hasn't recognized yet.
In the main story, although crudely, Hiruko did manage to leech four Kekkei Genkai using the 'Chimera Technique.' Even if he failed in that last step to fuse Kakashi's Sharingan because of some technical problems, combined with the activation of Tsunade's technique that she applied on Kakashi and thanks to Naruto's interference at the last minute. He still managed to acquire four Kekkei Genkai, and with that alone, his combat power surpassed the level of a Kage.
The Anbu elites couldn't resist any of his moves, even Kakashi and the entire of Naruto's generation had to join together to be able to defeat Hiruko. Does that not prove how effective even the incomplete version of the 'Chimera Technique' is?
Then just think of how strong can the complete version of the Chimera Technique be?
With this thought, Kuroto asked Orochimaru, "What happens if he manages to solve the problem of the physical burden?"
Hearing Kuroto's question, Orochimaru replied with an unusual surety, "Each Forbidden Technique has its limitation, there is no perfect Jutsu, he wouldn't be able to overcome that last step!"
Kuroto nodded, and indeed Hiruko wasn't able to overcome that last weakness perfectly and had to undergo several body modifications.
'But still, Hiruko has to be admired for his ingenuity to use the celestial phenomenon to draw power from the Sun's Corona during a Solar Eclipse to reach the last step.'
And Kuroto has already sensed at this moment that Orochimaru doesn't care too much about the 'Chimera Technique,' of course, there are too many flaws in it, which makes it less desirable for Orochimaru, but perhaps it has a lot to do with Orochimaru's arrogance too.
Maybe in Orochimaru's eyes, the low-level Hiruko could never create a technique of such a calibre, he was and always will be behind the Sannin.
But Kuroto is clearer, Hiruko who has been left behind is not inferior in terms of scientific talent, what he lacks is a broader vision to perfect that technique.
The Chimera Technique developed by Hiruko can indeed achieve the goal of leeching off others Kekkei Genkai, but this fusion is only quantitative and a heavy cost of Body Modification has to be paid to achieve it.
Its focus is to collect several different Kekkei Genkai to create a perfect ninja capable of dealing with all the situations.
There is no overall qualitative improvement in it.
This is the reason why Hiruko, even after assimilating four Kekkei Genkai lost to Naruto.
His Dark Release may have been very effective against normal ninjutsu, but when he encountered Naruto's 'Wind Style: Rasenshuriken!' which he couldn't replicate because of its highly complex combination of Shape and Nature Transformation, Hiruko immediately lost.
And there is no shortage of Jutsu as strong as or even more powerful and Complex than the Rasenshuriken in the Shinobi World.
Therefore, if there is no qualitative improvement, it doesn't matter how many Kekkei Genkai one assimilates, against an encounter of really strong Shinobi he/she will inevitably fall.
But that's just another issue altogether.
However, nobody could deny that Hiruko's original idea of being able to create the 'Chimera Technique' is really a genius one.
And Kuroto got his own inspiration from this idea.
The most wonderful thing about the 'Chimera Technique' is that it is capable of fusing Kekkei Genkai, in other words, it is capable of fusing Chakra Natures, with the only disadvantage being that the method of fusion is too rough, crude, and unstable.
Living Beings tend to walk towards stability, that's just an instinctive nature, therefore, harmony with the Soul is very essential.
After all, Chakra at the basic stage is a combination of physical and mental energies in an equal ratio. Mental energy is the spiritual power, that is the power of the soul, therefore the stability of the Soul with the body is highly essential for qualitative improvement.
It's similar to how 'Reanimation Jutsu' works, the level of power the different Reanimation shows is completely different based on the sacrifices used to bring the dead back to the living world as the Reanimation. After all, the sacrifice used must be compatible enough to bear the burden of the spiritual presence of strong individuals.
This is the main reason why White Zetsu Clone strengthened by Hashirama Cells were used as a sacrifice for all the Reanimation Summoning. And this also the only reason why the first Four Hokage's were able to use power close to their peak level even in their Reanimation State.
And the 'Chimera Technique,' as per Hiruko's use not only destroys the balance between one's soul and body but also the ratio of all Chakra Natures, this is the reason why Hiruko, didn't get any qualitative improvement even after assimilating four Kekkei Genkai.
But Kuroto has thought up a way to circumvent that shortcoming.
Since the method of fusion in the 'Chimera Technique' is too rough, and a person has to absorb the bodies of other ninjas to be able to use their Kekkei Genkai, so why not use Cloning, to create several clones that are fully compatible with oneself and his soul and then absorb those Clones that already have the necessary spiritual connection?
This method avoids the biggest flaw of the 'Chimera Technique' and doesn't disrupt the balance between one's Body and Soul.
And this is basically Kuroto's Grand Plan.
For this very reason, Kuroto has created that underground secret laboratory.
After all, Kuroto will have to create, Water Clone, Fire Clone, Earth Clone, Wind Clone, Lightning Clone the five basic Chakra natures, and finally Yang Clone representing Senjutsu…
With these six perfect clones, combined with his current main body that is of the Yin Nature courtesy to the Tenseigan. Kuroto will merge those six perfect clones into the main body with the Tenseigan as the core through the 'Chimera Technique', to achieve the perfect fusion of the five Chakra Natures combined with Yin, Yang, and Senjutsu Energy to achieve the supreme Kekkei Mora…
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Chapter 146: Chapter – 143 Information
The path Kuroto has chosen will indeed be very difficult to tread on, however, Kuroto has the will to overcome all the obstacles and finally achieve his dream.
After considering a little he asked, "Orochimaru-Sama, can you help me to get the scroll of the 'Chimera Technique?'"
The indifferent attitude Orochimaru showed towards the 'Chimera Technique' is very fortunate for Kuroto, as long as Orochimaru himself doesn't value this technique very much, Kuroto wouldn't have to pay too big of a price to be able to exchange it with Orochimaru.
Orochimaru seems to have already expected Kuroto's question and questioned back with a smirk, "Sure, I can get you the scroll for the 'Chimera Technique,' but the question is, what are you going to do for me in return?"
As soon as Kuroto saw Orochimaru's smirk, he suddenly had a bad feeling about it.
While tapping his chin, Orochimaru said, "I recently heard a piece of interesting news, and it states that Uchiha Shisui has also awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, if I am not wrong, he is a member of your team -11 in the Anbu, right?"
Kuroto immediately understood what Orochimaru meant, and asked, "You want Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan?"
Kuroto was a little surprised by this, initially, he thought that Orochimaru was going after Uchiha Shinichi, and maybe needed help to deal with Shinichi in one fell swoop, he never really thought that the snake would be too greedy and was also eying another Mangekyou Sharingan pair!
Orochimaru also didn't deny Kuroto's question as his smirk deepened into a crazy and obsessive one.
Looking at that maniacal smirk, Kuroto couldn't help thinking of Orochimaru's will being modified by Koto Amatsukami, changing him into Konoha's loyal dog who would give his all for the sake of Village… you know as that Will of Fire crap says… how would that turn out?
As soon as this thought emerged, Kuroto immediately shook his head and drove that absurd and freaky thought out of his mind, because if such a thing really happened then it would be too scary.
Regaining his calmness, Kuroto said with a helpless expression, "Orochimaru-Sama, I advise you to give up the idea of going after Uchiha Shisui!"
Orochimaru was obviously not angered but rather curious as to why would Kuroto-Kun say such a thing so bluntly, "Why?"
"As far as I know, Uchiha Shisui's strength is beyond anyone; I have ever seen. I am afraid that even if both of us go after him at the same time, we wouldn't be able to match him, that's how strong Uchiha Shisui is!" – with a bitter smile Kuroto continued, "I am not persuading you to give up, but I want to tell you that I don't have a wish to accompany you to the Pure Land at such an early age, going after Uchiha Shisui is simply looking for death!"
To deepen the weight of his words, Kuroto even briefly gave the 'Official' information of Shisui's endeavors in the Land of Lightning.
Of course, he just put most of his credit on Shisui's head, that's why the 'Official' information. After all, even Konoha Advisory Board believes that it was Uchiha Shisui who razed that valley. And Kuroto is sure that even if Orochimaru had obtained any intelligence about that event, all he would have gotten is the exact same information as what Kuroto said.
And sure enough, Orochimaru didn't seem very surprised by Kuroto's words, this simply meant that Orochimaru knew the basic gist about it.
Now what Kuroto has revealed is a more detailed version of what Orochimaru would have heard previously.
Even Orochimaru had a solemn look when he heard all the detail, and looking at his silence, Kuroto said, "None of the Uchiha who has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan would be easy to deal with, so before going after either of them, I suggest that you better investigate all their abilities thoroughly, otherwise…"
Kuroto left the last part unsaid, which would have more impact as Orochimaru's mind could work out on its own to imagine all sort of scenarios… after all, a word to the wise is more than enough.
A tacit silence lasted between the two as they continued walking forward. After a little consideration, Orochimaru smiled slightly to which Kuroto could only sigh.
Not only Orochimaru wasn't depressed, instead, his expression indicated as if he found the perfect prey. There was an inexplicable enthusiasm, and greed clearly visible in snake eyes. Stretching out his long tongue, he licked around his thin lips and spoke, "Kuroto-Kun, you sure are underestimating me, aren't you?"
Kuroto only shook his head helplessly.
Orochimaru obviously didn't take Kuroto's advice to heart, but that's also normal, after all, if Orochimaru would just give up the Mangekyou Sharingan so easily then he wouldn't be Orochimaru!
His obsession is more powerful, so not only Kuroto's, Orochimaru wouldn't take anyone's persuasion to heart.
Whether Uchiha Shinichi or Uchiha Shisui, one of them must be attained…
But Kuroto knows that Orochimaru wouldn't succeed because both the targets he plans to go after are precisely the kind of Shinobi that restrains him the most.
Whether it is Shisui or Shinichi, both of them are Genjutsu masters in their own right, adding the fact that both of them have awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan which has further increased their Genjutsu mastery, so the battle would more or less turn out the same way as it did with Itachi.
And compared to Itachi, facing Shisui would be more dangerous for Orochimaru, because Shisui might just use Kotoamatsukami on him.
The same will be the case when going up against Shinichi who could continue with the battle for who knows how long courtesy to Hachiman and Nakisawame.
Kuroto understood that his advice didn't have any meaning, because even if anyone tells him to not go after the 'Chimera Technique,' Kuroto wouldn't listen and continue chasing after it.
Similarly, Orochimaru wouldn't give up, so it's better not waste any time on it. Orochimaru wouldn't change his mind without suffering repeatedly.
Therefore, he didn't speak anymore and continued walking beside Orochimaru towards another secret laboratory.
After reaching this laboratory, Orochimaru took out a scroll and threw it towards Kuroto.
Hastily opening the scroll, Kuroto took a closer look and found that the information recorded in it was exactly what he needed about Orochimaru's studies of 'Human Cells' and 'Cell Cloning.'
After a brief glance, Kuroto put away the scroll and thanked Orochimaru sincerely, "Thank you very much Orochimaru-Sama!"
Orochimaru didn't care much and spoke in a hoarse voice, "If you want to start with studies of Human Cells, and if you want to start with experimentations, you would need many supporting equipment, but that is something you'll have to prepare for yourself!"
"I wouldn't trouble you with such trivial matters, Orochimaru-Sama!" – Kuroto said with a nod.
'Trivial!?' – Orochimaru raised his eyebrow, but after thinking a little that Kuroto is part of the Hyuga Clan, so he must have access to very large funds, therefore, Orochimaru decided to ignore the matter.
At this time Kuroto asked again, "What about the Chimera Technique?"
Orochimaru's smile immediately turned creepy as he said, "Come to me again when you find out what are Uchiha Shisui's Mangekyou Sharingan abilities!"
Kuroto nodded.
Kuroto still has no idea whether Hiruko has completed the 'Chimera Technique,' after all it is still fifteen years early to the time when Hiruko initiated the final step of absorbing the five Kekkei Genkai, based on the original timeline.
Since it is still fifteen years early, there is no clarity about the status of the 'Chimera Technique.'
Therefore, Kuroto isn't too anxious to get his hands on the 'Chimera Technique.' His main purpose for this visit was to obtain the information on 'Cell Studies,' 'Cloning' and to confirm the current status of Hiruko.
With Orochimaru's confirmation that Hiruko has joined the Akatsuki and obtaining the two scrolls, both of his purposes have been completed.
As soon as he was about to leave, Kuroto suddenly had an idea, so he said to Orochimaru, "You seem to have collected many children here Orochimaru-Sama, must be hard on you to manage them!"
Orochimaru squinted and glanced viciously towards Kuroto. Except for Haku, the other three kids are important for his research, so he wouldn't share them with anyone no matter what!
Kuroto ignored Orochimaru's vicious glare and continued with a smile, "I think the child named Haku seems a bit interesting, I hope you will allow me to take him to the Village!"
Orochimaru thought a little about Kuroto's request, he couldn't understand why would Kuroto choose Haku? The child that Orochimaru specifically doesn't value much.
Among the four, Yamato, Jugo, Kimimaro, and Haku, the simplest is Haku, therefore, Orochimaru didn't think that Kuroto's attention was on Haku, he thought that Kuroto was talking about the other three.
And Orochimaru also knows that Kuroto wouldn't have his eyes on Haku without a reason so he thought to himself, 'Is there something special about Yuki Haku that I wasn't able to see through?'
Kuroto noticed that Orochimaru had no intention to let Kuroto take Haku with him, so he decided to step back a bit, "If you are unwilling to allow me to take him permanently, how about a few months?"
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