"I see, so you were successful in incapacitating both of the akatsuki members?" Tsunade asked calmly.

"Yes, however Naruto's new jutsu is a double-edged sword, while it was extremely effective at incapacitating Kakuzu, the damage it dealt to his arm as a result was severe." Yamato said. "If Ino Yamanaka hadn't been able to provide medical treatment he may have lost the use of his arm completely."

"I have to agree, Naruto shouldn't use the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken again." Kakashi said.

"I understand, I'll inform him when he regains consciousness." Tsunade said calmly.

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"Lord Orochimaru, are you sure about this?" Kabuto asked in shock. "I know with Sasuke's betrayal we have minimal options to destroy the leaf village but still."

"Kabuto, there are times where you can not afford to be hesitant." Orochimaru said calmly. "I'm well aware of the risks but at this point we have no other options. Now get the scroll and meet me in the main hall, with this jutsu the hidden leaf village will fall."

"Of course lord Orochimaru." Kabuto said teleporting out of the room.

"It seems that my options truly are more limited thanks to this jutsu." Orochimaru said before wincing in pain. "It's been far too long since I've attempted this jutsu."

Once he said that, Orochimaru formed a single hand seal and teleported to the main chamber of his base.

"Lord Orochimaru, I have the object you requested." Kabuto said handing a dark green scroll to Orochimaru.

"Of course, now then time for the fall of the hidden leaf village." Orochimaru said before opening the scroll. "Forbidden Jutsu: Soul Siphon."

The moment he said that, a thread appeared attached to Orochimaru before a red glow shot into his body and he collapsed, screaming in agony.

"Lord Orochimaru, Ninja Art: Molecular Healing Jutsu." Kabuto said urgently before a green glow surrounded Orochimaru and his screams slowly quieted.

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"Naruto, what's wrong with him?" Ino asked nervously. "He looks like he's in so much pain."

"Byakugan." Hinata said quickly. "That thread, it can't be."

"Thread, what thread?" Ino asked just before a thin thread appeared attached to Naruto as a red glow slowly raced along the thread. "Wait what is that?"

"Orochimaru used a jutsu to link his life to Naruto-kun." Hinata said nervously. "This has to be something he's doing."

Suddenly the glow and thread vanished and Naruto's breathing slowed to a normal pace.

"That's a relief, whatever that jutsu was it's over now." Ino said.

"I hope so." Hinata said nervously.

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"Lord Orochimaru, are you alright?" Kabuto asked hesitantly.

"I'll be fine, the damage done by using this jutsu is insignificant in the face of its benefits." Orochimaru said before a single tailed chakra shroud appeared around him. "Even a small fraction of the nine tails strength is sufficient to end the hidden leaf village." (1)

"That's true, but if you should lose control, especially in this form the danger is unbelievable. That's not even mentioning the other side effect of this jutsu." Kabuto said nervously.

"Those are risks we need to take in this situation." Orochimaru said as his chakra shroud vanished. "As for the boy unless I open the link he won't be a concern."

"Of course lord Orochimaru." Kabuto said.

"Now then, before the leaf falls I have something to attend to." Orochimaru said calmly before teleporting out of the room.

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"What happened, where am I?" Naruto asked noticing he was in a bed.

"You're in a hospital Naruto, you lost consciousness after using your Rasenshuriken on Kakuzu." Ino said. "Your arm is still pretty messed up, you should let lady Tsunade take a look at it."

"I'm ok, I heal quickly remember." Naruto said as the door opened and Tsunade walked into the room.

"Oh you're awake Naruto, that makes things easier." Tsunade said calmly. "Your new jutsu is extremely powerful, but as you can see the damage it does to your body is a risk we can't afford to take."

"What are you talking about?" Naruto asked.

"Naruto, for your own safety you can't use the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken again. The shock could easily paralyze your arm permanently." Tsunade said.

"Permanently?" Naruto asked nervously. "You're kidding right?"

"I'm not, this power of this jutsu rebounded to your arm once and even with your enhanced healing it still took two days for you to fully recover. If you use the Rasenshuriken again you'll do irreversible damage." Tsunade said. "I'm classifying the Wind Style: Rasenshuriken as a forbidden jutsu."

"Don't be so hasty Tsunade, there might be a way around the side effects of that jutsu." said a voice from behind Tsunade.

"Pervy Sage, what are you doing here?" Naruto asked.

"I'm getting a few more things prepared for a personal mission, but if you don't mind me sticking around for a bit longer Tsunade, I might have a solution for Naruto's jutsu." Jiraiya said calmly.

"Wait, what are you talking about Jiraiya?" Tsunade asked. "No you aren't considering that."

"I'll need to see if it's even possible, but if it is the Rasenshuriken won't have any downsides at all." Jiraiya said confidently.

"Jiraiya, even if you resort to that all that would happen is his arm would suffer even more severe damage." Tsunade said. "It's still too risky."

"We'll see, trust me on this one Tsunade." Jiraiya said calmly.

"Wait a second, what are you talking about?" Naruto asked.

"I'll let you know if it can work Naruto." Jiraiya said. "Trust me, this just might be the most useful technique you'll learn."

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"Interesting, to think that he would be one of the few in the hidden leaf village to possess that, and to adapt it into a new jutsu so quickly." Orochimaru said calmly. "It seems that there is more to you than I initially believed Naruto Uzumaki."

"Lord Orochimaru, what was that explosion?" Kabuto asked urgently. "Is everything alright?"

"Of course, in fact the leaf village may fall sooner than I initially thought." Orochimaru said. "Once Sasuke deals with Itachi we will make our move."

"Of course lord Orochimaru." Kabuto said respectfully.

(Orochimaru has gained some of Naruto's strength, but Jiraiya is planning something for Naruto. Next chapter Sasuke will encounter Deidara. As always any reviews or critique is appreciated.)

(1) (Due to the nature of Naruto's seal slowly siphoning the nine tails chakra into his own, Orochimaru's jutsu allowed him to absorb some of that chakra himself. He is not a jinchuuriki and instead has access to a small fraction of it's power.)