Bloodline Limit - Chapter 539

The final three weeks went by in the blink of an eye as everyone made their preparations. The atmosphere in the ninja world was tense and anxious. It had been many years since the entire ninja world had experienced such a dramatic and unsettling event. Even the rampage of the Nine-Tails in Konoha paled in comparison.

The impending event was not to be taken lightly, as it had the potential to change the balance of power in the entire ninja world. Many rogue ninjas, free-spirited shinobi, and bounty hunters observed from the sidelines. Regardless of the outcome, it would not affect them significantly because they were accustomed to their freedom, and they had no vested interests in either faction.

The calmest individuals were those on the sidelines. In contrast, the Five Great Countries, their affiliated small villages, and the Rogue Ninjas’ Coalition, a coalition of rogue ninja villages, including Akatsuki’s Taka, were filled with suppressed tension. On the bright side, it could also be described as an atmosphere of anticipation.

While this battle was undoubtedly a pivotal moment for the fate of the ninja world and could potentially alter the course of history, it was also an opportunity for individuals to make a name for themselves and earn a reputation that would resonate throughout the ninja world. Many inexperienced individuals were eager to join the fray.

In the eyes of some, the Ninja Alliance held a significant advantage in this battle. However, the core figures from the Five Great Countries, Akatsuki, and Taka held a different perspective. The higher one stands, the clearer the view, but it also means more knowledge and greater pressure. This was the current state of mind for those individuals.

“It seems I’ll have to make some changes to the Edo Tensei. Although it allows the resurrected to display their full combat potential from their past life, it’s also prone to losing control,” Orochimaru spoke up.

“Edo Tensei?” The others were aware of this technique, as Orochimaru had used it during his battle with the Third Hokage in Konoha. Hearing that it could allow the resurrected to utilize their full combat power from their past life intrigued them.

“Don’t get too excited. It’s precisely because it lets them use their full combat abilities from their past life that the restrictions and control over the resurrected individuals are significantly reduced. Someone who understands this technique or has special abilities can easily break free from it.”

Orochimaru’s words would have been an eye-opener for Ryoha. Now he understood why someone like Kaguya had managed to free herself from the Edo Tensei. Resurrected individuals had undying bodies, limitless chakra, and were no longer under the control of the original caster. They could act freely and were immune to his control.

For Orochimaru, someone who didn’t want to experience the backlash, he preferred to limit the combat power of the resurrected individuals rather than allow them to break free from his control. Unlike Orochimaru, who prioritized control, someone like Kabuto, who was less concerned about control, allowed individuals like Uchiha Itachi to break free from the technique.

In fact, the Second Hokage and the First Hokage were quite familiar with this technique. Escaping from it was a piece of cake for them, but they couldn’t break free from Orochimaru’s control. It was evident that Orochimaru intentionally restricted the Second and First Hokage, while Kabuto, who was behind the original manga, did not. This allowed Itachi and Madara to break free from the technique.

“Now, there’s no use worrying about it. Not everyone can break free. At most, only a few can,” Jiraiya seemed to understand now. It was surprising that the Second and First Hokage, with their power and knowledge of the technique, couldn’t escape its grasp.

It turned out that Orochimaru had deliberately modified the Edo Tensei, weakening the power of the resurrected individuals and enhancing his control over them. Kabuto, on the other hand, had left this technique unchanged and simply followed Orochimaru’s method. He never truly improved the Edo Tensei; he merely found someone who was more knowledgeable in the art, Orochimaru.

“Among the people I resurrected, there are two people who can definitely break free. One is Uchiha Itachi and the other is Uchiha Madara. Itachi, who, as far as I know, possesses Uchiha Shisui’s eyes, which have the power of Kotoamatsukami. This technique allows the person under its influence to be controlled without their knowledge. So, given Itachi’s intelligence and knowing that I possess this technique, he would resist being controlled and oppose me, even if it means going against Konoha.”

During Orochimaru’s time in Konoha, Danzo had used Kotoamatsukami, and many people were aware of it. Orochimaru had known about it for a long time, as the method of implanting Sharingan eyes was his invention.

“Uchiha Madara? Isn’t this guy Uchiha Madara?” Raikage was clearly deceived by Tobi.

“He’s not Madara at all. If he were, even with his strength severely reduced, he wouldn’t be this weak.” Orochimaru sneered, as if mocking the masked man for not daring to reveal his true identity. However, Tobi didn’t seem to care.

“But don’t worry; the resurrected Madara will undoubtedly attract the attention of Ryoha and Tsunade. When the time comes, even if Madara doesn’t want to stand on our side, he won’t have a choice.”

Orochimaru extended his snake-like tongue to lick his lips, chuckling coldly. He was a master of deception, capable of developing such terrifying forbidden jutsu. His intelligence was truly extraordinary.

“Wait a minute. Since both Madara and Itachi can be resurrected, do you intend to resurrect other Kage from various villages?” The Tsuchikage’s expression looked a bit unpleasant, and the other Kage felt the same way. After all, the Kage from various villages had some connections with them. They didn’t care if people who were irrelevant to them were resurrected, but if those who mattered were brought back, they couldn’t just turn a blind eye.

“There’s no point in discussing this now. If we lose this battle, all of you will have to go and join the Kage of your respective villages,” Orochimaru’s words immediately silenced everyone present. It was true; now was not the time to bicker about such matters. If they lost, they couldn’t afford to let their villages be destroyed.

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