011 Shiki Fujin Seal

Naruto cared more about Sasuke's safety than forcing Orochimaru to surrender.

Orochimaru felt uneasy. Naruto had pushed that eye, stronger than even the Eternal Mangekyō, to such a high level in such a short time. 

As a member of the Senju branch, did Uzumaki Naruto still have the potential to embrace the Uchiha's power?

For the first time in his life, Orochimaru wondered if he had misjudged someone.

He spoke sternly:

"The loser has no right to speak. I'll give up on Sasuke, but I can't submit to you just yet..."

Someone like Orochimaru would never surrender so easily, power alone wasn't enough to make him bow.

Naruto's expression softened. As long as Orochimaru promised not to touch Sasuke, that was enough for now.

And Orochimaru didn't say never… he said he couldn't surrender immediately.

So Naruto removed the black rod from his body.

Once Orochimaru stood up, he looked at Naruto with interest.

"Naruto-kun, aren't you afraid I'll just walk away?"

Naruto gave a calm smile. He was no longer the naive boy from the past

After years as Hokage, he understood how to control people better to use both kindness and strength than rely on force alone.

"You're free to go, Orochimaru," Naruto said.

"But I promise... one day, you'll come back to me willingly."

His calm confidence sparked Orochimaru's curiosity.

Just six months ago, I fought this boy. Back then, he was reckless, barely able to control the Nine Tails. He was nothing special. But now... I can't even see through him.

Orochimaru smirked.

"Fine. Show me your next move. That'll decide what I do."

Naruto nodded.

"Then go retrieve your arms from the Shinigami sealed with the Shiki Fuujin."

"Huh?!" Orochimaru's pupils suddenly shrank.

Naruto smiled calmly.

"The location I picked isn't far from the Uzumaki clan's Ancestral Hall. It'll be convenient for what you need to do."

Right after speaking, Naruto suddenly reached to the side

"Bansho Tein!"

Whoosh!

A White Zetsu, hiding in the bushes nearby, was yanked out and dragged through the air.

Naruto caught him by the throat with his left hand.

"Did Tobi send you? You've already scouted the area, impressive."

"Uzumaki Naruto... you !"

"I won't let you report back." 

Sizzle!

Naruto's left eye glowed, his Rinnegan activated.

White Zetsu's gaze instantly turned dull and lifeless.

Naruto turned back.

"Let's go, Orochimaru. Don't you want your precious jutsu back?"

Orochimaru stared at Naruto's back.

This wind… Naruto's strength far surpasses Sasuke's. I can't help but wonder, where will it blow next?

Inside the Uzumaki clan's Nanmen Hall, surrounded by a dazzling display of masks, Orochimaru found the one recorded in the ancient scroll.

The Death mask, the shikigami that contains the power of the Shiki Fuujin.

It was the only key to unlocking that forbidden seal.

Orochimaru said, "This is it. I went through countless documents to find it. Naruto, how did you know about it?"

Konan glanced at Naruto. She was the only one who knew the truth, and she was curious if he would share it.

After a moment of thought, Naruto replied,

"Shiki Fuujin is an Uzumaki clan sealing technique. I'm part of that clan too, so it's only natural that I know about it."

Konan looked away, quietly relieved.

A secret this important shouldn't be casually shared—especially with someone whose loyalties are still unclear. If they became an enemy later, it could cause serious trouble.

Naruto spoke seriously:

"Orochimaru, perform the ritual here."

Orochimaru sighed.

"To be honest, I always imagined doing this somewhere else."

He was thinking of the Uchiha Shrine. That place would've made the ritual feel more symbolic, reflecting his deep connection and longing for the Uchiha.

But now, standing in the Nanmen Hall of the Uzumaki clan… wasn't that symbolic in a different way?

Orochimaru took a deep breath and placed the Death mask on his face.

Boom!!!

"Ugh…"

A powerful surge of chakra burst out. Orochimaru staggered, his body shaking, arms spread wide 

The Shinigami of the Shiki Fuujin had appeared with overwhelming presence.

Orochimaru said,

"Naruto-kun… aside from my arms, four other souls will be released. One of them is "

"I know," Naruto interrupted. "I have a plan."

Orochimaru gave a faint smile.

"Good."

Shiki Fuujin: Release!

Snap!

The Shinigami drew its blade and sliced open its own belly.

"Aaaagh!!"

Orochimaru, the offering, was instantly slashed. He screamed in agony as blood poured out.

Whoosh!

From the Shinigami's opened stomach, the souls were released, Orochimaru's arms, followed by the souls of the four Hokage!

Naruto crouched and forced open the mouth of White Zetsu.

Orochimaru then vomited out the White Snake's true form, which flew into the body.

Thus began the curse of becoming the Shinigami.

Orochimaru used the forbidden technique Living Corpse Reincarnation to take over White Zetsu's body.

His soul replaced White Zetsu's completely.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The soul of his arms returned, and with it, he regained all the jutsu he had lost.

Above them, four soul lights hovered in the air.

Naruto fixed his gaze on the fourth one. With a complicated expression, he murmured,

"Sorry, Father… now isn't the time."

His left Rinnegan opened.

Jigokudo!

Fwoosh!

Purple flames erupted, forming the mighty Yama statue, which swallowed the souls of the four Hokage.

Naruto thought to himself:

But I believe… the day we reunite will come soon.

Orochimaru flexed his fingers for the first time in years. After lowering his hands, he looked at Naruto with renewed respect.

Konan stepped forward.

"What will you do now? Are you going back to Amegakure?"

Naruto closed his eyes, deep in thought.

The Five Kage Summit was about to begin. Initiated by the Raikage, the meeting's goal was to eliminate Sasuke and take action against Akatsuki.

Danzo who had stolen the Hokage title would be there.

And Sasuke, manipulated by Obito, would attack the meeting and face Danzo in battle.

Naruto faintly remembered that time, when he crossed mountains and rivers to kneel before the Raikage to plead for Sasuke's life…

And the look in Sasuke's eyes, after defeating Danzo on the verge of blindness, yet still staring at him in silence.

"Time flies in this chaotic world…"

But Naruto knew this wasn't the time to look back. The real battle was still ahead.

For a long time, genjutsu had been one of Naruto's weaknesses. 

In Kurama Mode, he could break most illusions almost instantly but those were ordinary genjutsu.

If he faced a dojutsu like Tsukuyomi, which could bend time inside an illusion, it would be useless.

And among the Ōtsutsuki clan, there were many with similar, powerful illusion abilities.

To achieve victory without bloodshed in future battles, Naruto knew he would need the power of a true genjutsu master.

And right now, Danzo's right eye was the perfect option.

With a new plan in mind, Naruto opened his eyes.

As Konan and Orochimaru looked on, Naruto reached for a mask hanging on the wall and slowly placed it over his face.

"We're heading to the Land of Iron. The Five Kage Summit… We need to get Danzo before Tobi and Sasuke do."

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TO BE CONTINUED

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