Published at 26th of December 2025 7:34 am

Chapter 881 The Fragile 'Immortality'

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Recalling the abrupt disappearance of Kabuto from the Konoha Ninja Academy without any prior notice or statement, and Orochimarus ignominious predicament where he is compelled to coexist in Kabutos body like a parasitic entity, Kuroto understood that Orochimaru must have committed a grievous error; otherwise, he wouldnt be in such a deplorable state.

Back when they were still aiding Danzo in the Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual, Orochimaru had set his sights on Danzos perfect physique, and to obtain it, he went as far as clandestinely implanting a Cursed Seal inside the old man, aiming to corrode his soul using Natural Energy and seize the perfect body.

Its regrettable that Orochimaru overestimated himself and underestimated both Danzo and the power of the Kekkei Genkai Absorption Ritual. The Cursed Seal Orochimaru secretly embedded in Danzos body not only failed to erode his soul but also enabled Danzo to, to some extent, successfully complete the ritual and become an exemplary shinobi, which further wrought havoc upon the five great shinobi villages.

Had it not been for Kakashi severing the Chakra Absorption Network outside the Volcano, Danzo was determined to fully absorb the chakra of fifteen hundred shinobi, even if it meant their demise. Should he have succeeded, there was a high likelihood that the Yin and Yang chakra within his being would have melded completely, potentially awakening the Rinnegan on that day, leading to even greater turmoil.

Fortunately, none of those cataclysmic events came to pass, and Kuroto managed to put an end to Danzo before he could unleash any substantial devastation upon the Shinobi World. Moreover, its not as though Kuroto gained nothing from that entire debacle. Alongside the invaluable data, Kuroto also procured a pair of Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, which he later fused with his existing pair to create a pair of Rinnegan for his backup plan.

Given his subsequent acquisitions, Kuroto harbored no anger towards Orochimaru for the trouble caused. Instead, he was intrigued to discover what had truly befallen Orochimaru to leave him in such an ignominious state.

Hearing Kurotos derision, Orochimaru remained unperturbed and calmly confessed with a sigh, I had an unfortunate encounter with Shimura Danzo not long ago.

Orochimarus words caught Kuroto off guard; he hadnt anticipated Orochimarus straightforward admission. As Kuroto expressed his surprise, Orochimaru continued, The rumors he spread regarding a flaw in his soul were all false His condition appears to be perfectly intact, and as for his strength I dare say it is second only to that of Yama of Amatsukami and Nagato of Akatsuki, and he definitely surpasses them in terms of the threat level.

Why am I not surprised? nodded Kuroto, making no effort to conceal his astonishment. He added, However, he seems to have vanished. The five great nations have been collectively searching for him for the past few months, yet there have been no traces thus far. Do you happen to know his whereabouts or what might be the cause of his disappearance?

Maybe Amatsukami Orochimaru pondered silently, opting not to disclose their involvement in this matter, as it could potentially bring about future complications. As far as Orochimaru was aware, the higher-ups in Konoha seemed to have some affiliation with Amatsukami. If their connection to Danzos affair were revealed, it might also expose Orochimarus involvement. Moreover, aside from the five great shinobi nations, there was a possibility that Amatsukami would also target hima predicament he wished to avoid in his current state.

With that in mind, Orochimaru nonchalantly shrugged and responded, I have no inkling of his whereabouts or the possible cause of his disappearance.

I see, well, thats a letdown, Kuroto nodded, his expression pensive. He then changed the subject, In any case, what brings you to Konoha? Furthermore, why are you here to meet me?

I am here to retrieve something of utmost importance, Orochimaru answered with a solemn demeanor.

Retrieve something? Kuroto murmured, his confusion evident. He glanced toward the main gate and queried, Retrieve what exactly?

On the night when Konoha was attacked by the Akatsuki Organization, I left a fragment of my chakra in Ankos body in the form of a Cursed Seal. I intend to reclaim that chakra. I hope you dont mind my retrieving it, Orochimaru explained.

The matter of the Cursed Seal Orochimaru had placed upon Anko was not a secret within Konoha. Most of the higher-ups were aware of it. However, unlike others, Kuroto knew the true capabilities of that Cursed Seal and how Orochimaru could exploit it to steal someone elses body.

Currently, Orochimaru was coexisting with Kabuto, and he undoubtedly required a new vessel. Anko, being a viable candidate, made Kuroto somewhat skeptical of Orochimarus intentions.

Observing Kurotos suspicious expression, Orochimaru offered a helpless smile and reassured, You neednt be suspicious. I merely wish to retrieve my chakra; I have no ulterior motives this time.

Orochimarus words held no falsehood; he genuinely had no hidden agenda. His primary purpose in coming (or rather, sneaking) to Konoha was to reclaim his chakra and the portion of his soul sealed within Ankos body.

It wasnt just Ankoover the past few days, Orochimaru had retrieved all the chakra he had imbued into others bodies. Although this would diminish his chances of attaining eternal life, he remained resolute in his decision.

The reason behind his determination to recover his chakra from others bodies stemmed from his realization of his own weaknesses after nearly succumbing to Shimura Danzos assault. Orochimaru had come to understand the vulnerabilities within his soul caused by employing the Living Corpse Reincarnation Jutsu.

While the Living Corpse Reincarnation Jutsu granted him immortality, it rendered him exceedingly susceptible to soul-based attacks. This was evidenced by his feeble resistance against Danzos technique, which had nearly claimed his life.

Consequently, upon regaining consciousness, his first priority was to retrieve his chakra and soul fragments from the bodies of others.

Contemplating Orochimarus words, Kuroto mused, If he harbored ulterior motives, he could have pursued them without disclosing his intentions to me. Since Orochimaru-sama has directly approached me, it appears he truly has no hidden agenda. He nodded and called for Anko, Anko come inside

Following Kurotos command, Anko arrived in the courtyard and cast a frown in Kabutos direction. She sensed a peculiar familiarity emanating from him but struggled to articulate it, regarding him warily. Turning to Kuroto, she queried, Kuroto-kun, what do you want me to do?

Kuroto replied, Just remain here for a while. Kabuto is going to nullify the Cursed Seal on your neck.

Nullify the Cursed Seal? Anko muttered in surprise, her gaze skeptical as she observed Kabuto. Can this traitor truly accomplish such a feat? Her doubts were not unwarranted; even Tsunade-hime had been unable to mitigate the effects of the Cursed Seal. Anko questioned Kabutos capability to resolve it.

Yes, he can, Kuroto affirmed.

Though still harboring doubts, Anko, trusting Kuroto, refrained from further inquiry and nodded, saying, Very well. She stood her ground, fixing her gaze upon Kabuto.

Kabuto, embodying Orochimaru, wasted no time and approached Anko with a benign smile. As he reached her, he pressed his hand against her neck, cautioning, You might experience some discomfort. He then began to absorb the chakra infused within the Cursed Seal.

Anko nodded as she felt the Cursed Seal warm under Kabutos touch.

Meanwhile, utilizing his Byakugan, Kuroto scrutinized th entire process. He witnessed the foreign and restless chakra residing within Ankos body converge toward the Cursed Seal on her neck before transferring into Kabutos form.

As Kabuto siphoned off all the chakra, Anko suddenly felt drained, succumbing to unconsciousness and collapsing onto the ground.

Simultaneously, along with the absorbed chakra, Orochimaru gained access to Ankos memories, acquainting himself with the tense situation festering within Konoha. A sly grin crept across his face as he locked eyes with Kuroto and taunted, It appears your predicament is quite precarious, Kuroto-kun tsk tsk the looming possibility of the Uchihas Coup detat. I wonder what you intend to do about it?

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