Chapter 231: White Snake Sage, You've Courted Death!
Chapter 231: White Snake Sage, You've Courted Death!
Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows.
This technique was originally performed by Kabuto Yakushi in the canon.
Kabuto fused the cells of numerous ninjas, including Orochimaru, Kimimaro, Sakon and Ukon, Jirobo, Kidomaru, and Tayuya. Utilizing the "Attack of the Twin Demons," the Bloodline Limit of Sakon and Ukon, he activated this technique. Through the assimilation of two bodies, this allowed his organizational cells to freely wander and enabled attacks to be launched from any part of his body.
When this Bloodline Limit was integrated into the Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows, it granted Kabuto the ability to utilize any jutsu belonging to the owners of the cells in his body, even Bloodline Limits. Theoretically, there was no technique he couldn't perform.
Of course, this was only theoretical.
If it truly worked that way, considering that Kabuto had access to the cells of Madara Uchiha and numerous other powerful ninjas, why didn't he just fuse the cells of Madara, Hashirama, and countless others to dominate the Fourth Ninja War single-handedly?
If he could have done that, he could have effortlessly overpowered the Uchiha brothers, leaving them utterly defeated.
This discrepancy lies in the mechanisms of the Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows.
After fully analyzing the contents of this Sage Art in his mind, Uchiha Ci finally understood.
The root of this technique's creation was the White Snake Sage's desire to transcend Snake Sage Mode by developing an advanced Yin Release Sage Art. Through deceit, the White Snake Sage stole the decaying body of the Earth's Dragon Vein!
The ultimate goal was to achieve the unification of Yin and Yang, transforming from snake to dragon, thereby ascending to immortality!
In other words, this was a sinister and depraved possession technique capable of allowing the weak to control and dominate the strong.
To complete this technique, an extensive understanding of the fused target was essential.
For example, the targets Kabuto fused with were essentially all Orochimaru's experimental subjects. As Orochimaru's assistant, Kabuto had prime access to these resources.
Yet, even with only slightly stronger cells like those of Orochimaru and Hashirama, Kabuto nearly died from the backlash.
Fusing the cells of even stronger individuals would only increase the risk of severe backlash.
Danzo fused Hashirama's cells with Shisui's Mangekyo Sharingan and filled his arm with Sharingan, yet he still had to seal his arm and eyes as precautions. In battle, a single mistake could reduce him to a lifeless husk.
While disregarding morality could raise one's potential, in this world where bloodlines determine strength, even that potential has its limits.
The essence of the Sage Art Kabuto used was exploiting the loophole of the Attack of the Twin Demons Bloodline Limit.
It relied on research to fuse cells, then utilized the Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows to suppress side effects, and finally employed the Attack of the Twin Demons to showcase its power. This indirectly fulfilled Orochimaru's dream of mastering all jutsu.
Thus, when the resurrected Orochimaru saw Kabuto, he decisively abandoned this shortcut.
Because it was inherently flawed, a product of Kabuto's twisted mindset, far removed from the perfection Orochimaru pursued.
The true function of the Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows was simply the ability to steal and dominate the bodies of stronger beings.
For Uchiha Ci, this meant suppressing and controlling the mutated personality born from the side effects of using Snake Sage Mode.
Of course,
These conclusions were only possible because Uchiha Ci had knowledge of the canon!
Otherwise, from a conventional perspective, the Sage Art passed down by the White Snake Sage truly appeared to be a supportive technique meant to help him control his mutated personality.
Seen this way, the White Snake Sage seemed rather kind, didn't he?
Uchiha Ci chuckled disdainfully, shook his head, and silently observed the dragon-like personality that had emerged after unraveling the Heaven Curse Mark. Unconsciously, the personality continued replicating the actions the White Snake Sage performed while recording the Sage Art.
These actions were reflected in the movements of Ci's arm.
"You specifically passed this Sage Art to me, urging me not to destroy but to control."
"So, am I controlling this dragon-like personality, or is this mutated personality subtly influencing me?"
"Who exactly is pulling the strings behind this dragon-like personality born from Ryūchi Cave?"
As this thought crossed his mind, a deep and chilling gleam flashed in Uchiha Ci's eyes.
"White Snake Sage, you've courted death!"
Though Uchiha Ci seemed like a hot-blooded fool, even he sometimes acknowledged his limited intellect.
But that was only because those around him had always approached him with goodwill.
People like Hidan, Shennong, Mei Terumi, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, Uchiha Setsuna, Seijiro, Shinichi, and Shisui.
With the help of these individuals, he had reached where he was today. Naturally, he reciprocated their kindness with sincerity and trust.
However,
For those who hid malice behind a facade of goodwill, Uchiha Ci, who held most of the intelligence in the ninja world, could see through them at a glance!
And he had no qualms about ensuring they paid the price!
"Hmph!"
With a cold snort, Uchiha Ci activated the Heaven Curse Mark on the back of his neck, refining Sage Chakra.
He unleashed the Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows, his snake-like crimson eyes flashing.
In an instant, he regained control of his left arm and suppressed the mutated personality in the mental world, taking full command!
"Though this technique is despicable for its possession aspects, I must admit its ability to suppress mutated personalities is impressive."
Sensing the sudden addition of mental strength in his mind, akin to gaining a second brain, Uchiha Ci immediately mastered a unique ability—
Dual Focus.
Regaining control of his body, Uchiha Ci quickly retrieved a piece of paper from the table and, with clumsy strokes, transcribed the entire Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows passed down by the White Snake Sage.
Then, he sealed it in an envelope.
To deal with the White Snake Sage, his approach was simple.
In short, he'd tattle to his teacher.
He would inform his beloved mentor, Orochimaru, and in return, request a technique—
Living Corpse Reincarnation!
As a possession technique, Orochimaru's Living Corpse Reincarnation was the true pinnacle of immortality, far more refined than the Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows.
It was straightforward and brutal—
The strong overwhelm the weak, devouring them and taking everything, including their body, memories, ninjutsu, and bloodline!
The victor gains everything, while the loser is left with nothing!
In the canon, Sasuke used this technique to defeat a spiritually weakened Orochimaru in the mental world, seizing control of his body and taking everything!
Uchiha Ci sneered, first glancing at his Sharingan, then at the golden, radiant inscription engraved into his soul,
Talent: Battle Instinct (S+).
"Want to possess me?"
"Then try it. Let's see who takes over whom!"
What does it mean to have food in the bowl and not panic?
Thinking of this, Uchiha Ci licked his lips and narrowed his snake-like crimson eyes.
He had discovered an intriguing new game—
If he used Living Corpse Reincarnation to defeat the White Snake Sage and obtained all of his powers,
Then used Sage Art: Projection of Distant Shadows with the Dual Focus ability to control his body,
He could form an impressive skill set—
Body Clone Technique!
He would gain a massive sage snake avatar, a creature with near-unlimited Sage Chakra reserves and a body rivaling the size of a Tailed Beast!
"It seems I must experience the ninja world's tradition of slaying one's master!"
A sinister smile spread across Uchiha Ci's face as he whispered coldly,
"White Snake Sage, is it?"
"Let me play with you first."
"I'll strip you of your snake skin, then deal with you thoroughly!"
"I'll show you what it truly means to triumph as the weak over the strong!"
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