No one can estimate how destructive power a reckless mad scientist can cause when he does evil. Knowledge is power, chakra is a catalyst for rapid amplification of power, and will is a powerful tool for changing reality.

Orochimaru originally had this ability, but he happened to encounter a time when the ninja world was undergoing major changes and the upper limit of his power was rapidly increasing. He did not have time to adapt to these changes and lost his best opportunity in the continuous attacks.

And now, Orochimaru was lucky enough to meet Mizuki. Although Mizuki's technology did not play a decisive role for Orochimaru, it did accelerate the pace of his research. Otherwise, there would not be Mitsuki, an unknown life that was born prematurely.

What's more, Orochimaru is not alone now, and the helper around him is not an assistant like Kabuto Yakushi, but a Mizuki with more outstanding knowledge and imagination.

The two of them had come to an end for the time being, but Shuimu's business was not over yet...

"What are you going to do next?"

Orochimaru looked at the surrounding barrier and the God of Death shrouded in the barrier with curiosity. Since being summoned by Orochimaru, the God of Death whose stomach was ripped open still did not have any extreme reaction. Although he was somewhat resistant to the soul in his stomach escaping, he did not try to attack Orochimaru and Mizuki on the side.

"Because I am a psychic, it is not surprising that I can sense the existence of the God of Death, but I am also very curious about why you know where the God of Death is!"

"You can take your own guess!"

Shuimu was too lazy to explain such troublesome questions. As someone who had died once, he naturally had a deeper understanding of the soul and the god of death.

As a product of the sealing technique, Mizuki's perception of the god of death that has been embedded in the rules of the ninja world is not very accurate, but the fluctuations of the sealing technique emanating from the surroundings are very strong, constantly impacting the barrier set up by Mizuki. After all, the Uzumaki family relied on the sealing technique to create the foundation of the god of death.

Seeing that Mizuki didn't answer, Orochimaru didn't care and changed the subject:

"Logically, the Demonic Sealing Art should have ended, and the Grim Reaper should have disappeared. But why is he still lingering here?"

"Nostalgia?"

Shuimu curled his lips.

"Can the god of death have such emotions? This thing is not even alive. Calling it a god is only half-hearted!"

"Maybe. I never thought that I would be delayed for more than three years by something like this. It's such a pity. I missed the most critical moment completely."

Orochimaru asked in confusion after taking a closer look at the strength of the surrounding barrier.

"Such a thorough arrangement is not just to prevent the Impure World Formations of the four former Hokage from getting out of control, right? Although it is a bit dangerous, there is no need to be so cautious. The four former Hokage whose strength has been restricted are difficult to control, but you have made too many preparations. Could it be that your real purpose is actually for the Shinigami? The young are really formidable. They have no reverence for the so-called gods, but instead want to capture them as experimental subjects. But, can you do it? Although it seems that the barrier you set up has some effect..."

The existence of the God of Death and his ability to reap souls can only be regarded as a phenomenon at best, just like the ubiquitous gravity. No matter where you are in the ninja world, as long as you exist in this world, you will be affected by it.

Being everywhere is a true reflection of the regularized phenomenon of “Death”.

Therefore, in such a tight barrier set up by Mizuki, the God of Death can sneak in unhindered. In fact, the word "slip" is not quite accurate. No matter what Mizuki does, the God of Death is there. Orochimaru uses the Impure World Reincarnation to summon the God of Death to release the imprisoned soul, just to make it appear in front of Mizuki and Orochimaru in a way that everyone can understand.

Therefore, Shuimu thought of setting up a barrier to delay the appearance of the God of Death, who had finally appeared, for a little longer, and then study carefully what was going on with the first god that Shuimu saw with his own eyes.

The play Sleeping Town created by Death God and Mizuki has similarities in nature, but also has great differences. It would be wise to learn from each other. Working in isolation is not only inefficient, but also prone to problems.

But now, it seems that although Shuimu's barrier is useful, it is also very limited. The originally solid appearance of the God of Death is gradually showing signs of becoming hollow and disintegrating.

"Not good, your barrier isolation effect doesn't seem to be very good!"

Orochimaru looked at the Grim Reaper who seemed to be disappearing with a smile, as if he was gloating.

"The sealing technique that we are so proud of is still far from the highest achievement of the Uzumaki family!"

Mizuki said indifferently:

"This is a matter of course. The accumulation of thousands of years of a prosperous family cannot be worse than the research results of a few years. If it is really that easy, then the god of death is nothing special. I will be disappointed."

Something that can be easily subdued must be of very limited value.

Shuimu was also troubled by how to establish a relationship with the god of death without sacrificing his soul. Although he was a time traveler with a very special soul and could sense the existence of the god of death, he had no way to directly influence it.

There is not much difference between directly performing the Shiki Fuujin or using the Mask of the Death God. The only advantage of using the Mask of the Death God is that you don't have to sacrifice your soul first, and you have enough chances to escape punishment, just like Orochimaru, who was able to escape after using the God of Death.

This phenomenal forbidden technique with mandatory rules is so troublesome, just like ordinary people can temporarily use force to resist gravity, but have no way to distort or even change gravity.

With such power, although it is not complete yet, this weird guy is only one step away from becoming the real god of death.

Of course, this difference is the difference between gods and non-gods.

Shuimu had no interest in sacrificing his soul to this guy called the God of Death, a tool without even his own will. Shuimu didn't want to lose manpower here.

"Orochimaru, no matter what you study, the final destination is actually not that different. The analysis of oneself and the definition of life will make people spend their entire lives exploring. Countless people have walked on this road with no end. One after another, famous wise men have fallen, but there are still people who continue to move forward on the path opened up by their predecessors..."

Orochimaru echoed:

"I am one of the losers, but luckily I still have a chance to start over!"

Mizuki seemed not to have heard what Orochimaru said, and continued to talk to himself...