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Chapter 856 : Revenge or Responsibilities?
🕑 Added 2025-01-21 22:43:05 +0000 UTC“So, what is your decision, Sasuke?” Orochimaru asked with a grin.
He could see his words had an impact on Sasuke's young mind. While Fujin undoubtedly had a greater potential, he couldn't compete with Orochimaru's experience in this aspect.
Sasuke entered into a deep thought, ‘Should I accept his offer? Is it worth it?’
Unlike the original story, there were two aspects for Sasuke to consider. The first was obviously his hatred for Itachi and his thirst for revenge. However, Sasuke also shouldered the responsibility of leading and protecting the remaining Uchiha kids. They looked up to Sasuke and idolized him. Unlike Fujin, who rarely attached himself to anyone, Sasuke deeply cared about them.
Sasuke analyzed, ‘If I go with him, I may not be able to lead the Uchiha clan and rebuild it. No, I definitely won't be able to do it. He wants my body. I'm not sure if I'll live, let alone have any control over my body.
However, that could allow me, or my body, to take revenge on Itachi. Is it worth it to sacrifice myself to get revenge on Itachi?’
Sasuke didn't need to think much to know his answer to that question. His desire to kill Itachi vastly exceeded every other dream of his. It was important to note that Sasuke's dream in the original story wasn't just to kill Itachi but also to rebuild the Uchiha clan. As the last surviving member of the Uchiha clan, the onus was on him to rebuild it. Yet, he decided to abandon that goal and went to Orochimaru even if it meant that the Uchiha clan could go extinct!
Sasuke thought, ‘Even though I'm older than them, there isn't much I can do to guide them. Their training is taken care of by the village. Even without me, the village will look after them. They can rebuild the Uchiha clan irrespective of my presence. The only question now is, is Orochimaru my best bet to kill Itachi?’
Unlike his previous decisiveness, Sasuke hesitated. Much like how Kakashi's image had deteriorated in his eyes, Orochimaru had fallen too. Sasuke thought, ‘He lost against Fujin, he lost against Third and he even ran away from his village. I even overheard Naruto saying that Orochimaru ran away from Fifth! Can someone like him really defeat Itachi? And, can I trust him to defeat Itachi after he takes over my body?’
While Sasuke couldn't know for sure whether Orochimaru could defeat Itachi, he had no reason to trust Orochimaru. He couldn't help but think, ‘Fujin, Third and Fifth, all gained their strength by training in Konoha. Even Itachi gained his strength the same way. Why can't I gain strength similarly?
If Fujin can defeat Orochimaru despite being only 4 years older than me, there's no reason for me to not grow strong enough to kill Itachi in a few years. Instead of placing all my bets on someone as untrustworthy as Orochimaru, I'd rather trust myself!’
The answer had formed in Sasuke's heart. Once it took root, it gripped him even tighter, increasing his belief every moment. He grabbed his kunai even tighter and prepared himself for a battle as he answered with conviction and belief in himself, “I don't need your help, Orochimaru! I'll kill Itachi myse…”
He suddenly stopped speaking as he felt a pain in the back of his neck. Before he could understand what was happening, he collapsed unconscious in front of Orochimaru. Orochimaru's expression was a mixture of amusement and disappointment. He thought, ‘Tsk, I never expected Fujin's words to come true. For such a stripling to look down on me… My reputation is down in the gutters.
That said, did he really think I'd give him a choice? It'd have been simpler if he cooperated, but either way is fine. His body will be mine…’
Orochimaru's pale palm landed on Sasuke's curse seal, making Sasuke writhe in pain despite being unconscious. Several marks spread around his body. At the same time, Orochimaru opened a large scroll. Carefully, he extracted some of Sasuke's chakra with the help of his curse seal as well as some of his blood and imprinted both on the large scroll.
He thought, ‘Unlike the reverse summoning done by summoning tribes who hold contracts, reverse summoning among ninjas has several restrictions. The basic requirement is for a temporary contract to be signed. It requires a ninja's blood, chakra as well as consent. However, since Sasuke bears my curse seal, I have sufficient control over his chakra to form consent irrespective of whether he wants to give it or not.
Another major obstacle is that the ninja can resist the reverse summoning conducted through such temporary contracts. While there are ways to side-step that as well, it's just easier to knock Sasuke out instead... Huh?’
A frown appeared on his face as he sensed several figures approaching him at a fast speed. He thought, ‘This speed, it must be the Anbu. How were they warned? I carefully killed everyone without letting them send a signal…’
Suddenly, Orochimaru recalled the burning black tag and wondered, ‘Was it due to that? No matter. They're too late.’
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In a hidden base in the Land of Hot Water, Jugo and several other ninjas became alert. Jugo observed, ‘A new name appeared on this contract. Uchiha Sasuke… Orochimaru-sama succeeded!’
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Within moments, 9 Anbu squads appeared along with Kakashi and Eagle's clone. Their eyes widened in shock on seeing Orochimaru crouching over Sasuke, who was lying on the ground, occasionally writhing in pain.
Without a second's hesitation, Kakashi raised his headband and opened his left eye. Flaring his chakra, Kakashi asked, “Orochimaru, what are you doing here?”
Under normal circumstances, they would have attacked right away but Sasuke's presence complicated things. Kakashi, in particular, was very careful. He glanced towards a few Anbu squads, who quickly flickered and surrounded Orochimaru from all sides.
Orochimaru chuckled, “You fellows burned down my entire village. My soul was so sorrowful that it needed a new house.”
The sound of hundreds of bird chirping buzzed in everyone's ears as Kakashi prepared his Chidori and replied, “Did you forget you were the one who attacked first? I'm surprised you dared to return here in your state.”
Kakashi was informed of Orochimaru's state and hence never expected Orochimaru to show up here. He was so surprised by the sight that he wondered, ‘Has Orochimaru healed his injured Soul so quickly? Or, has he made any other arrangements for him to be so calm?’
Knowing Orochimaru, Kakashi prepared himself for several hidden traps and possible ambushes. Suddenly, his eye widened as Sasuke disappeared in a puff of smoke! Kakashi immediately realized, ‘Shit! The Reverse Summoning jutsu! However, when did Sasuke sign a contract? And, where did he take Sasuke?’
With Sasuke no longer in the way, Kakashi ran straight towards Orochimaru at blinding speed. At the same time, the nearby Anbu ninjas attacked as well.
Orochimaru dodged their attacks while retreating from Kakashi and said, “In my current state, taking you on will be quite a challenge.”
Kakashi didn't care for Orochimaru's words. He followed him with precise movements, giving Orochimaru quite a difficult time. A few sparks hit Orochimaru, burning his skin on contact. Orochimaru observed, ‘This Lightning style… He's infusing Yin chakra like his father once did. He's far from his level, but this is remarkable progress in such a short time…’
“Where did you take Sasuke?” Kakashi asked as more Lightning sparks hit Orochimaru, despite him evading Kakashi's main attack.
‘Lightning Release: Lightning Hound jutsu!’
Unable to stab Orochimaru with his Chidori despite assistance from the remaining Anbu ninjas, Kakashi transformed the lightning on his hand into a hound and launched it at Orochimaru.
Concentrating his chakra on to his right foot, Orochimaru stamped the ground with all his might as he continued retreating.
‘Earth Release: Sand Rift Surge jutsu’
Deep cracks spread along the ground with Orochimaru's foot as the epicenter. As the cracks grew, sand rushed out through them moving forward at a very rapid speed.
The nearby Anbu ninjas immediately flickered out of the way as the sand slicked through everything in its path. Despite Lightning having an advantage over Earth, the Lightning Hound was slowed down and dispersed by a continuous barrage of sand blades. Even Kakashi was forced to retreat.
Orochimaru successfully reset the momentum, even getting an upper hand momentarily. Yet, he didn't press on the advantage. He stood at the same spot thinking, ‘I'm still not used to this new body. My calculations of healing my soul using this body's original soul were off too. My arms still haven't healed completely.
I won't be able to last much longer. If I keep this up, I might lose to Kakashi even if he doesn't get any reinforcements. That would drag whatever reputation I still have left even more through the mud! Time to end this…’
The counterattack Kakashi and the rest expected never came. Instead, Orochimaru said, “I didn't come here to fight with you, Kakashi. Tell Sensei that I remember the humiliation Konoha inflicted on me. Sooner or later, I shall settle the scores...”
Orochimaru's voice lingered in the air as he disappeared from the training ground just like Sasuke did a few moments ago.
Comments
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Thank you for the chapter
Jack Nathaniel Mikhail
Well played Orochi ⚕️
Devil Hex
Yup
Micky
All gucci. Gn
G 21
Gn
TrustZee
Everything is fine. If you feel that you really want to sleep, then go to bed, do not force yourself to write. (Of course, it is better to warn us about this)
Mohammed Sheekh
Does that mean a double chapter tomorrow?
Devil Hex
Sorry guys. Too sleepy. Can't complete rn 😵💫😵💫
Slade
1hr54mins
Devil Hex
2h
Nyd. Studio
Both
Nyd. Studio
I think Sasuke is done for. In the anime they knew he was kidnapped and immediately sent a rescue team. Here they don't even know if his body was reverse summoned in the land of fire
Nyd. Studio
Not happening. They don't even know where oro took his body
YHBA
not to mention he hasn’t even unlocked his 3rd tomoei
Devine Satanus
ETA?
Rubén López
In this case Sasuke is a real kidnapped person, and here, although less personal, it is more difficult what can happen.
Devil Hex
Well... Can't exactly send Genins after Orochimaru... It'd be something like giving him offerings instead of rescuing Sasuke 💀
Devil Hex
😅🤣
Devil Hex
🤣🤣
psybermonk
He might just reveal Danzo's involvement in the Uchiha massacre. (Although, I'm not sure if Orochimaru was aware of it or not)
Slade
It would be in his best interest if he didn't already know Sasuke's answer. He'll be training Sasuke to just kill him as soon as it's time. He could drug him and manipulate him or something. Who knows, but he's ultimately gonna keep around someone who might kill him lol. Unless orochimaru has some plan to force Sasuke to agree or control him etc. We might see some hashirama cells experiment
Kwabena Kumi
😂😂😂
Kelevra
I think it’s in Orochimaru’s best interests to train Sasuke to make his body and chakra as strong as possible for when he eventually takes his body, otherwise he’ll be stuck in a weak body
Slade
on the bright side, Sasuke matured mentally. wonder how this plays out. Orochimaru doesn't need to be nice or train Sasuke anymore, he can just seal his chakra and lock him up before his transfer.
Jonnylawz0
Love the way your portraying sasuke here hex it feels like something sasuke would do (imma sasuke fan)
Arvin Magpantay
Honestly I am suprised that Orochimaru didn't abused this earlier and kidnapped a lot of clan kids and just blame them on Danzo seeing how easy he does this.
G 21
Oooh what if Fujin takes him to his own village to train!!
Hibrael Pereira
If Akuro saves Sasuke, Team Taka might still exist since Karin is in the society.
TrustZee
Alternatively, Akuro could "accidentally" save Sasuke and take him with her.
Luso
Orochimaru goes to Konoha like I go to the supermarket, I just don't kidnapped people.
TrustZee
Hypothetically, Fujin could have left the Flying Thunder God's mark on Sasuke's body when he touched him during the throw and sent him flying towards the hospital. And in that case, Fujin could teleport to Sasuke at any time, destroy Orochimaru's entire base and take Sasuke back to the village. But I don't know yet how to break the contract for the return summoning.
Colin
Sasuke rescue arc, let’s goooo. Although we sadly didn’t see him knock Sakura out in this time line… 😭 never too late tho Hex.
TrustZee
I don't know about the sword, but Itachi would never give such a dangerous thing as Shisui's eye to someone (in Naruto's case, Itachi placed a crow with Shisui's eye in Naruto in case Sasuke uses Mangekyou Sharingan on him). And in theory, no one should know that he has Shisui's second eye. And only Itachi, Danzo himself, and possibly several of his subordinates know about Shisui's first eye, which Danzo took.
kiwwy
The entire arc of Sasuke's rescue and their implications will be resumed?
Qweku_v
Thanks
cory hawks
Not a fan of this, just tired of Orchimaru. But we shall see.
Hibrael Pereira
Thanks for the chapter
José Roura
Looks like Fujin is going on a new rank S Mission
Mersh
Would like to point out that this is now the what, 3rd time orchimaru has passed the barrier to enter the village.
Milos
Damn. Just when sasuke Was getting the right mindset
Mersh
Hmmm Fujin could trade info to itachi for some items. Like that sealing sword itachi has or maybe Uchiha shisui eye.
Mersh
Wonder if Fujin will consider this “fate” or “obsession”
rain
wonder if orochimaru will train him up like in the original since sasuke isnt being cooperative or just take his body outright, though if sasuke is smart im sure he'll just "accept" his new arrangement for now and kill orochi at his weakest like the original story
Kelevra
Will be interesting to see what happens from here in terms of Sasuke and Orochimaru and whether Fujin will somehow use this to his advantage, maybe even some sort of contact with Itachi if he dares or maybe do that through one of his other personas
Sully
🙄
Kelevra
Well, that was a smart move by Orochimaru
marlo560
First 😤
