Everyone possesses different Chakra natures. Some have one Chakra nature, some have multiple, and some have no Chakra nature… Clearly, the latter are rarer than the former. In Orochimaru's impression, it seemed only Rock Lee had no Chakra nature, unable to use Ninjutsu, leaving him only the path of a Taijutsu Ninja.
Might Guy can use Ninjutsu; he's simply not good at it, but he does have a Chakra nature. It's likely his talent was all focused on Taijutsu.
If Rock Lee truly has no Chakra nature, he should still be able to use Ninjutsu that doesn't require nature transformation, which means he is quite untalented in controlling Chakra to perform Ninjutsu.
As a result, the Three Body Technique taught at the Ninja Academy could not be used.
If the Transformation Formula were carved onto a person's bones or blood vessels, could someone without Chakra nature gain different nature transformations?
Orochimaru developed five Chakra nature Transformation Formulas—fire, wind, lightning, earth, and water—through the Sky Ninja's Transformation Formula. One only needed to inject Chakra into the Transformation Formula to cast the corresponding Ninjutsu.
The only problem was what kind of impact this human modification would have on the body, and whether it would be life-threatening.
The notebook fell from her sleeve into her hand, and Orochimaru quickly jotted down her current inspiration.
Such an interesting thing, she must try it after clone technology matures. Perhaps she could mass-produce Ninja capable of using all five elemental releases.
After Kakuzu used Jiongu, he himself no longer possessed Chakra nature transformations. All nature sources depended on the hearts he acquired.
If a Transformation Formula were carved onto his mask monsters, or onto his vascular tentacles, combined with the Zero-Tails Cells' vitality, Kakuzu's only weakness would disappear.
Unless Ōnoki completely decomposed him into molecules with Dust Release, he could regenerate and revive through any remaining vascular tentacles.
This kind of vitality is too terrifying. If it really works, wouldn't I be creating a monster with my own hands?
Orochimaru looked at the vascular tentacles in the cultivation tank, eager to try.
A monster... how interesting. This world is not lacking in monsters.
Just as Orochimaru was about to try out her idea, Hyuga Mio walked over.
"Orochimaru, it's almost time. You should go to the Ninja Academy."
Hyuga Mio's expression became somewhat subtle at the thought of Orochimaru teaching children at the Ninja Academy.
"Are you trying to laugh?"
Orochimaru stared at Hyuga Mio's face.
"No."
Hyuga Mio shook her head, looking away guiltily.
"I can clearly see you want to laugh... Never mind, go ahead and laugh."
Orochimaru waved her hand indifferently, forming hand seals.
"Shadow Clone Technique!"
Bang--!
As the smoke dissipated, a Shadow Clone appeared beside Orochimaru.
"I'm counting on you. Go teach those children."
Orochimaru said to the Shadow Clone. She had no interest in teaching the children of the Sealing Team.
"Is it possible that it would be better if we switched places?"
The Shadow Clone had a different idea. The main body didn't want to teach the children, and as a Shadow Clone, she naturally didn't want to either.
"What do you mean?"
Orochimaru looked at her rebellious Shadow Clone.
"When I teach those children, Grandma Mito will definitely be watching. What if she discovers I'm a Shadow Clone... what will be the consequences?"
The Shadow Clone patted Orochimaru's shoulder, persuading her: "Main body, you should go teach, and I'll stay to conduct research. This is the optimal solution."
"You go. You're more suitable."
Orochimaru used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send the Shadow Clone home, then used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to the Laboratory.
Hyuga Mio stared blankly at Orochimaru's scheming with her Shadow Clone.
Although it wasn't the first time she had witnessed how rebellious Orochimaru's Shadow Clone was, each time it was still unbelievable.
"Alright, the annoying guy is gone. Mio, let's proceed with the next..."
Orochimaru's words were cut short as her figure disappeared, replaced by her Shadow Clone.
"Main body, did you forget that Shadow Clones can also use the Flying Thunder God Technique!"
The Shadow Clone stood with her hands on her hips, clearly having used the Flying Thunder God Technique to send Orochimaru, the main body, out.
"I can tell you really don't want to teach those children."
Hyuga Mio's face showed a slight smile, finding this scene very amusing.
"Dealing with children is too troublesome. After prolonged contact, feelings are bound to develop, and once a person has too many attachments, they are easily tied down."
Orochimaru could probably guess Grandma Mito's intentions. On one hand, she might have learned about the two Hokage Advisors asking her to hand over the Zero-Tails and wanted to use this method to shut them up.
On the other hand, Grandma Mito might have noticed her lack of strong belonging to the Village and wanted to use this method to foster a sense of belonging in her?
"Are you leaving Konoha?"
Hyuga Mio had a feeling, and she didn't know if it was her imagination, but she always felt that Orochimaru really wanted to leave Konoha.
"If I were to leave Konoha, Mio, what would you choose? Stay in Konoha? Or leave with me?"
Orochimaru asked in a joking tone. They had been together for quite some time, and she felt there was a high probability that Hyuga Mio would leave with her, but she didn't rule out the possibility of her staying.
"I will leave with you. I haven't been a Konoha Ninja for a long time."
Hyuga Mio said without any hesitation, as if hesitating for a second would be disrespectful to herself.
No, you should at least hesitate a little... that was too straightforward of an answer!
Hyuga Mio's quick response surprised Orochimaru, and also touched her a little. Her past help hadn't been in vain.
"Mio, let's conduct the experiment."
Orochimaru looked at the vascular tentacles in the cultivation tank. If the vascular tentacles could successfully fuse with Zero-Tails Cells and gain the Zero-Tails Cells' vitality, then the next step of the experiment could proceed.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru, the main body, stood at the Ninja Academy entrance, sighing.
Why is my Shadow Clone so different from others' Shadow Clones?
Is it because I'm so resistant to coming to the Ninja Academy for class?
"Orochimaru?"
Kato Dan saw Orochimaru standing at the Ninja Academy entrance and quickly walked over.
"It's you."
Orochimaru greeted Kato Dan as he approached.
"Are you here to pick someone up at the Ninja Academy?"
Kato Dan asked curiously.
"No, I'm here to teach the children."
Orochimaru reluctantly and resistantly walked into the Ninja Academy. She had promised Grandma Mito and naturally wouldn't go back on her word. She quickly reviewed the basic knowledge she needed to teach the children in her mind.
"Teach?"
Kato Dan looked at Orochimaru walking into the Ninja Academy, full of questions. He remembered Orochimaru was 14 years old. Wouldn't she be a bit too young to be an instructor at the Ninja Academy?
"Big Sister Orochimaru!"
In the school corridor, Nawaki's eyes lit up when he saw Orochimaru, and he ran over and hugged her leg.
"Orochimaru, I thought you forgot you were supposed to teach the Sealing Team today."
Uzumaki Mito walked up to Orochimaru, raised her hand to pat her head, thought for a moment, and then tapped her head.
"It's not a Shadow Clone."
Uzumaki Mito was very satisfied that Orochimaru had come in her main body, and not used a Shadow Clone to teach the children of the Sealing Team.
"How could I send a Shadow Clone for something I promised you?"
Orochimaru would absolutely never reveal how rebellious her Shadow Clone was.
However, one thing the Shadow Clone said was correct: Grandma Mito really did confirm whether she was a Shadow Clone.
If a Shadow Clone had come, it would have disappeared by now.
Uzumaki Mito seemed to have seen through Orochimaru's thoughts, a kindly smile appearing on her face. She looked at Nawaki and called out: "Nawaki, come here. Don't disturb your Big Sister Orochimaru while she teaches the older children in the class."
Nawaki obediently walked to his grandmother's side and asked: "Oh, can I watch from the side? I won't disturb Big Sister Orochimaru."
"Of course you can."
Uzumaki Mito saw that Nawaki was so interested in the class Orochimaru was going to teach the Sealing Team and thought that Nawaki might become a good Ninja in the future.
Before Orochimaru entered the Sealing Team classroom, she paused and looked at Uzumaki Mito, asking: "Grandma Mito, what step have you taught them up to?"
"Wow! Just like Grandma said, it's Lady Orochimaru who's coming to teach us!"
"Is it that Lady Orochimaru?"
"Yay! This is great! Can I get an autograph? My dad will definitely be so envious when he sees it!"
"I want Lady Orochimaru's autograph too!"
The children in the Sealing Team classroom saw Orochimaru walk in and erupted, cheering enthusiastically.
"Lady Orochimaru?"
As soon as Orochimaru entered the classroom, she heard these children, like fan clubs, call her by that title. Her cool, somewhat stern face corrected them: "This is a classroom. You should call me Teacher Orochimaru."
"Yes!"
The children, who had been a bit noisy, quickly returned to their seats and answered in unison.
"Very good."
Orochimaru looked at these obedient children with satisfaction. She walked to the podium, considered Grandma Mito's teaching progress, picked up a piece of chalk, and wrote on the blackboard what she would be teaching in this lesson.
"So, in today's lesson, I will be teaching you the principles of Sealing Technique. Why Sealing Technique can seal the target's Chakra and mobility, what you, as the caster, need to pay attention to when performing Sealing Technique, and how to remedy it if a Sealing Technique goes wrong."
Orochimaru explained the most basic knowledge about Sealing Technique in relatively detail to the students. She didn't completely follow what was written in the book but incorporated her own views and understanding.
Since she had agreed to teach occasionally, she naturally had to teach the children seriously, not just casually muddle through.
Uzumaki Mito held Nawaki and sat at the back of the classroom, listening to Orochimaru teach the children, nodding in agreement from time to time.
If Xiao Gang had a mind as good as Orochimaru's, that would be great.
Uzumaki Mito thought of her granddaughter, then glanced at Nawaki in her arms, who was listening intently. She hoped he could become a Ninja who would inherit her mantle. In terms of Sealing Technique, she had completely given up on Tsunade.
Everyone has their own path to walk. Tsunade also has her own path, and her path might be Medical Ninjutsu.
At some point, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado quietly entered the classroom.
No, I'm just teaching a class. Why are all of you here?
Orochimaru muttered to herself. She continued teaching as she normally would, not letting the appearance of the Konoha Higher-Ups disrupt her rhythm.
At the end of the class, she summoned a small snake and had the students come up one by one to use the One-Thread Light Formation, which would be taught in the Ninja Academy textbook, to seal the snake's movements.
As a very basic Sealing Technique, it was perfect for them to practice.
It was a bit cruel to the snake, though. After the class, it lay on the ground listlessly, motionless, looking utterly dejected.
After class, Orochimaru was surrounded by students.
"Teacher Orochimaru! I want your autograph!"
"I want one too!"
"Teacher Orochimaru... autograph!"
"Stop! If you want an autograph, get in line, otherwise I'm leaving!"
Orochimaru looked at the students all trying to crowd around her and quickly stopped them. It wouldn't be good if a stampede occurred.
"Okay!"
The students obediently lined up, waiting for Orochimaru's autograph.
"So popular!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi exclaimed with a smile, not disturbing Orochimaru and the children, and walked out of the classroom.
Nawaki saw so many people surrounding Orochimaru and also wanted to join in.
Uzumaki Mito held Nawaki, not letting him join the crowd, and looked at the very popular Orochimaru.
I told you, Orochimaru, you would definitely be popular with the children!
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