From the research on the cell of the First Hokage, to experimenting withall kinds of forbidden jutsu, it’s safe to say that Orochimaru is one of the most influential characters inNaruto. Because whether you like it or not, the snake man has his hands on a lot of important stuff. Be it good or bad, he is behind all kinds of crucial things that happen in the series.
One of the characters whose life is heavily influenced by Orochimaru is none other than Sasuke Uchiha. And one of the most useful yet also nefarious things that Orochimaru has given to Sasuke is his cursed seal. This seal has been the source of great pain to Sasuke, but it is also part of his hidden power that hashelped Sasuke on numerous occasions. This is everything that you need to know about Orochimaru’s Cursed Seal.
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The Origin of The Cursed Seal
Orochimaru’s cursed seal technique,also known as Juinjutsu, is actually just a more sinister take on a preexisting Jutsu. The main principle behind this particular technique is actually similar to the usual cursed seal jutsu, which is the user imbues their target with their chakra in order to cause certain long-term effects on the target, which will leave a certain kind of mark on the body of the target. Most people use the palm of their hands, or the tip of their fingers as the medium to imbue the chakra, but Orochimaru uses his teeth/fangs instead, just like a snake.
What makes Orochimaru’s cursed seal different from the others is the fact that Orochimaru adds Jugo’s cell into his seal. Jugo has a unique innate ability that allows him tofreely absorb the natural energy (Senjutsu), and then morph his body into forms that are best suited to face his enemy. Jugo’s clan, or even his last name for that matter, was never mentioned in the story. So we don’t know whether it is an inherited trait from his clan, or if it is just some strange mutation that happens only to him.
One thing for sure, Orochimaru does all sorts of experiments to harness Jugo’s unique ability. So long story short, Orochimaru’s cursed seal is the result of mixing his own chakra and Jugo’s cell into the standard Juinjutsu, which upon branded onto the target’s skin, can display all sorts of effects.
Different Kind of Cursed Seals
Before we talk about the numerous effects of Orochimaru’s cursed seal, let’s briefly discuss the different kinds of cursed seals within Orochimaru’s arsenal.
The Effect of The Cursed Seals
Orochimaru’s cursed seals, especially the stable and perfected ones, can display numerous effects on the user’s body. The followings are some of the most notable ones:
