Naruto: Are you worthy of being called Sage Mode?

Orochimaru's pursuit of immortality is more due to his disappointment in this world.

Throughout Orochimaru's life in the original work, except for becoming Hokage, most of the things he pursued were successful.

Striving for truth will always pay off.

Vision determines results. There is no doubt about Orochimaru's scientific research ability, but this chaotic ninja world limits his development.

Orochimaru returned the Zanxing to Hiruzen Sarutobi, but Orochimaru didn't care about the sword.

"Teacher, I want to talk to you about cultivation."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, found a room, and started chatting with Orochimaru.

"Orochimaru, what do you think is true immortality?"

Orochimaru shook his head, he had no answer.

"True immortality must be detachment, not compromise. At the same time, if you want to move towards immortality, you must have strong strength, and there must be no shortcomings in body or spirit."

"Although the Otsutsuki clan can extend their lifespan and increase their strength by swallowing the fruits of the sacred tree, this method has too many side effects, which means that reincarnation in this world is incomplete and the avenue is incomplete."

"Orochimaru, you need to think about a question. Life is only a few decades short. For ordinary people, hundreds of years are long enough, but what about thousands of years?"

Orochimaru fell into deep thought. Whether it was Qingming's transformation of himself into a ninja tool, or the human experiments he had been conducting, it could indeed extend lifespan, but as time went by, the problems would only increase.

A hundred years is easy, a thousand years is basically impossible, and ten thousand years is even more wishful thinking.

"However, practicing cultivation is against nature. If you want to live forever, there are many difficulties and obstacles. Even if you reach the limit of this world, you cannot say that you can achieve true immortality."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, instead of making Orochimaru secret, actually made Orochimaru excited.

The more he knows, the smaller he feels. Orochimaru wants to master all the secret techniques and know the secret of life, but now that he knows the origin of chakra, Orochimaru actually already has the answer in his heart.

However, as Hokage now, with so many enemies, it is definitely inappropriate to give up chakra.

Then cultivating successors becomes a top priority!

Orochimaru also wants to become immortal!

Looking at Orochimaru, Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little relieved. His three apprentices were pretty good. Although Orochimaru planned the plan to collapse Konoha, it was because he, as a teacher, went too far.

After all, Naruto is a product of the neon culture, and it is almost engraved in their bones. For example, Obito and Nagato did not hesitate at all to their mentors, but in the end they were forcibly cleared by the mouth. It was just like a joke. Same.

Uchiha Itachi even chose to attack his own family for the sake of the village.

It can only be said that these are the products of a deformed culture. Because of the war and the existence of ninjas, the overall development of the ninja world is too deformed. It is strange for children to be mentally healthy when they go to the battlefield at a certain age.

"Teacher, should we unify the five major countries and accumulate strength to fight against the Otsutsuki clan?"

Orochimaru thought for a while, and suddenly his eyes lit up.

He will not be bound by various thoughts, and he will not be as naive as the first generation, thinking that there will be so-called peace between people.

Uchiha Madara's ideas are too extreme and lack political means. With the current power of Konoha, if he can develop steadily for a few years, he can completely sweep the ninja world.

After all, Konoha has General Uchiha, who has the courage to be unstoppable! Can kill the heroes of the ninja world!

And those big names, why are they so superior?

As a scientist, Orochimaru had many ideas.

"There is no need to rush this matter. We can take our time. Sometimes the war may not be won. Cultural victory is the real victory. Making other ninjas in the ninja village yearn for Konoha is the key."

Orochimaru was thoughtful and seemed to understand something.

Just like Uchiha, he can be a time bomb in the village, or he can be the strongest sword in the village.

"Then let's start with the small countries around Konoha."

Orochimaru's eyes deepened. The weakest among the five great ninja villages was undoubtedly the Sand Hidden Village of the Kingdom of Wind. Although the territory of the Kingdom of Wind was the largest, most of it was desert.

At the same time, the Country of Wind still has a large population. The lack of resources and the large population have resulted in a very weak overall strength.

However, because the Kingdom of Wind borders the Kingdom of Fire, and the two countries often have trade exchanges and alliances, it is not suitable to start at the moment.

The Kingdom of Water may be a good choice. It has the smallest territory and is far away from the land. Illusions and barriers may be used to prevent the transmission of messages.

At the same time, due to the policies of the Fourth Mizukage and Tachibana Yagura, a large number of blood-stained ninjas were exterminated, and the seven Kirigakure people became rebel ninjas. The current strength of Kirigakure Village is extremely empty.

Perhaps Konoha can find an opportunity...

Obito, who was far away in the Kingdom of Water and controlled Goju Yagura, didn't know that the Kirigakure Village he controlled was already being targeted by Orochimaru.

During this period, Obito's life was not easy either.

His identity was exposed and he was deprived of his Uchiha surname. Every time he saw Nagato, he would be looked at with contempt by Nagato and Konan.

There is no doubt that his plan will be hindered, and Nagato will be suspicious and wary of him, and he will almost hate Sarutobi Hiruzen in his heart.

What he didn't know was that the Uchiha clan, which he cherished so much, might in the near future come to the Land of Water to teach him a lesson.

After chatting with Sarutobi Hiruzen for a while, Orochimaru completely let down his guard and respected Sarutobi Hiruzen even more.

In fact, in Orochimaru's heart, Sarutobi Hiruzen's status is still very high. After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen trained them into qualified ninjas. Although the three ninjas each have some minor problems, this does not affect their strength.

When the early Sarutobi Hiruzen was not corrupted by power, he was still worthy of respect.

After Orochimaru left, Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath. He was about to prepare for seclusion and attack the foundation building period.

Waiting for the ninth level of Qi Refining, Hiruzen Sarutobi prepared to visit the Shiggou Forest.

Among the three holy places, Immortal Slug is undoubtedly the one with the best temper, but Immortal Slug is definitely the most powerful one.

After all, she alone is a holy place.

From Immortal Slug, you may be able to learn a lot about the past.

Of course, the one who knew the most secrets was definitely Myoboku Mountain, but before Sarutobi Hiruzen entered the foundation building stage, he did not want to go to Myoboku Mountain or Ryūchi Cave.

These two holy places obviously have a certain heritage and may not necessarily have good intentions toward him.

Now he only needs to remain in seclusion for a period of time before he can enter the eighth level of Qi refining.

On the other side, Orochimaru found Jiraiya and Tsunade and discussed the plan for the Kingdom of Water...

"What? I disagree!"

When he heard that war was about to start again, Jiraiya was the first to stand up and object.

"It's not that we're going to start a war now, we're just planning ahead."

Orochimaru was not surprised by Jiraiya's reaction, but looked at Tsunade to ask for her opinion.