Embracing the Curse: Naruto's Path to Power

Orochimaru gives Naruto the curse mark in this fanfiction. In this alternate storyline, Orochimaru approaches Naruto with the intention of giving him the curse mark. Most people are shocked by this unexpected turn of events because Naruto is the protagonist of the series, and it is unusual for the hero to receive such a dark and evil power. In this fanfiction, Orochimaru sees potential in Naruto, believing that he could become a powerful ally. He offers Naruto the curse mark as a way to increase his strength and achieve his goals. Naruto, being naive and desperate to prove himself, accepts the curse mark without fully understanding the consequences.

It functions by absorbing the bearer’s chakra and the natural energy from their surroundings, converting it into senjutsu chakra through the consciousness within the cursed seal, and then pumping it back into their chakra pathway system to enhance their abilities.

Orochimaru survived the bite of the White Snake Sage which injected natural energy to test if he was capable of learning senjutsu, the original source of the Tenbin Clan s power. Simply because at first CS was supposed to be a part of Orochimaru s power Later Sasuke became very popular so Kishi invented Juugo to justify that Sasuke could use CS against Orochimaru and after Oro s death.

Naruto, being naive and desperate to prove himself, accepts the curse mark without fully understanding the consequences. As Naruto embraces the curse mark, he begins to experience its effects. His chakra becomes tainted with darkness, and his demeanor changes.

Why didn't orochimaru give HIMSELF the cursed seal?

it seems like it would be the easiest answer. It would be a gigantic power boost which would probably allow him to take sasuke/itachi/whomever he wants. I know he gave the cursed seal to potential bodies that he may have wanted to use, but why didn't he just put it on the body that he was using now?

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Lezard Valeth

Banned

it seems like it would be the easiest answer. It would be a gigantic power boost which would probably allow him to take sasuke/itachi/whomever he wants. I know he gave the cursed seal to potential bodies that he may have wanted to use, but why didn't he just put it on the body that he was using now?

Simply because at first CS was supposed to be a part of Orochimaru's power
Later Sasuke became very popular so Kishi invented Juugo to justify that Sasuke could use CS against Orochimaru and after Oro's death
And while at it, Kishi also deleted CS weak spots, because his lil'saskay can not have weakness

Blue

Well-Known Member

Simply because at first CS was supposed to be a part of Orochimaru's power
Later Sasuke became very popular so Kishi invented Juugo to justify that Sasuke could use CS against Orochimaru and after Oro's death

Akayomi

Mar

LiveFire

Banned

Simply because at first CS was supposed to be a part of Orochimaru's power
Later Sasuke became very popular so Kishi invented Juugo to justify that Sasuke could use CS against Orochimaru and after Oro's death

seventyGTO

Emerald Archer

Well, as explained now the CS is a modification that allows for free access to chakra the body normally restricts. Oro's been messing with his body for a while, maybe he did this through other means and the CS wouldn't help him.

Blue

Well-Known Member

Except it depends on your strength, not dumb luck, and Orochimaru was the strongest and would easily survive.

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Zaraki No Kenpachi

Banned

EastPole

Dying Thoughts

Yeah that 1 in 10 chance argument doesn't work because he used cs on his next body, sasuke, with no hesitation.

Delta Shell

The Stoic 🐐

Yeah, initially it was supposed to be borrowing Oro's power or something so would have been pointless. Then Kishi retconned it into coming from Juugo (who much like the rest of Hebi is useless).

Frankly, the Curse Seal was so much better and interesting before when it came from Orochimaru himself (made sense with him biting Sasuke's neck).

Seany

Banned

The Pink Ninja

Wassup

Yeah, initially it was supposed to be borrowing Oro's power or something so would have been pointless. Then Kishi retconned it into coming from Juugo (who much like the rest of Hebi is useless).

Frankly, the Curse Seal was so much better and interesting before when it came from Orochimaru himself (made sense with him biting Sasuke's neck).

Pretty good explanation I feel.

Before there were disadvanatges to having the CS but now there are none.

Kingnaruto

blah blah blah

seventyGTO

Emerald Archer

Yeah, initially it was supposed to be borrowing Oro's power or something so would have been pointless. Then Kishi retconned it into coming from Juugo (who much like the rest of Hebi is useless).

Frankly, the Curse Seal was so much better and interesting before when it came from Orochimaru himself (made sense with him biting Sasuke's neck).

I still don't get where people draw the conclusion that the originally suppossed to give Sasuke Oro's power came from. I've read through the manga and can't find evidence. Does somebody have a chapter on that or is it just speculation?

I was always under the impression it was just a power boost.

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kulgan18

Mecha freak.

I still don't get where people draw the conclusion that the originally suppossed to give Sasuke Oro's power came from. I've read through the manga and can't find evidence. Does somebody have a chapter on that or is it just speculation?

I was always under the impression it was just a power boost.

It was never explained.

All that was stated in the manga is that you coulndt use CS for too long or you would "LOSE" yourself. That and that it forcibly draws chakra out.

It was never stated to come from orochimaru's power. That doesnt make any sense in the first place considering it was said to draw out the user full potential.

The truth is it was introduced as a power up but kishi never thought about the specifics of where did that power came from.
At least now with juugo he can give it an interesting origin.

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joeshabadoo

Hidan's cat "Jashin"

Except it depends on your strength, not dumb luck, and Orochimaru was the strongest and would easily survive.

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It doesn't depend on your strength. Anko even suggested that Sasuke would probably die. Oro was fine with him dieing. He wanted the sharingan but he also wanted the extra power of the curse seal as well as the "guarantee" that Sasuke would come to him. He had other bodies like Suigetsu ready in the future, the only reason he is in a subprime body now is because his soul arms got torn off before he could ready them.

Nae'blis

mellifluous lassitude

Akayomi

Mar

gtw1983

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Well if he had given it to himself there was a 90 percent chance that the would have died anyway and death is clearly something that Orochimaru fears the most.

by giving it to sasuke and than waiting to see if he survived,he insured that he wouldn't be in danger of dying himself but rather his potential host.

when he's convinced they'll live and they are grown to his liking he just takes over their body.

quite a genious idea.

FreshMint

Natsu from Fairy Tail

Well if he had given it to himself there was a 90 percent chance that the would have died anyway and death is clearly something that Orochimaru fears the most.

by giving it to sasuke and than waiting to see if he survived,he insured that he wouldn't be in danger of dying himself but rather his potential host.

when he's convinced they'll live and they are grown to his liking he just takes over their body.

quite a genious idea.

masamune1

Crouching Tiger

It doesn't depend on your strength. Anko even suggested that Sasuke would probably die. Oro was fine with him dieing. He wanted the sharingan but he also wanted the extra power of the curse seal as well as the "guarantee" that Sasuke would come to him. He had other bodies like Suigetsu ready in the future, the only reason he is in a subprime body now is because his soul arms got torn off before he could ready them.

Wrong; it does depend on your Strength. And you're example with Anko proves it.

The Curse Seal forcibly draws out the individuals latent Chakra, allowing them to use more of their power than their skill level and training would normally allow. To answer the OP's question, Oro did'nt give it to himself because he did'nt need it- he's already one of the most powerful and skilled Ninja in the Narutoverse. The difference the Seal would make to his power would be minute, if not non-existent.

Anko thought the Curse Seal would kill Sasuke because she felt like it would do that to her, such was the Pain of the thing. Oro was willing to let Sasuke die because, if he did, then that would prove that he was too weak to have been a suitable host in the first place. That he lived is a sign of his Strength, that he could control the Curse Seal a sign of his Skill and Determination.
CS2 was designed to bring him even faster to the next level, so that he could be a strong enough host for Oro to use.

And Suigetsu would have been a crap substitue body. He's made of Water- how could Oro take him over? Would even the paralysing fumes of his White Snake form have any effect at all?

He becomes more ruthless and shows a willingness to sacrifice anything to achieve victory. This new personality starts to alienate those closest to him, including his friends and sensei. However, as the story progresses, Naruto starts to struggle with the effects of the curse mark. He realizes that the power it gives him comes at a great cost. The dark energy inside him threatens to consume him, and Naruto must find a way to control it before it's too late. Throughout the fanfiction, Naruto's friends try to help him overcome the curse mark's influence. Sasuke, who had also received the curse mark from Orochimaru in the original series, plays a significant role. He shares his own experiences and offers guidance to Naruto. In the end, Naruto makes a choice. Rather than succumbing to the dark power of the curse mark, he rejects it, determined to find his own strength without resorting to such drastic measures. His resolve and determination inspire his friends and allies, and together they work to undo the curse mark's effects. This fanfiction explores the themes of inner darkness, personal growth, and the choices we make. It presents Naruto with a difficult decision: to embrace power at any cost or stay true to himself and his values. Ultimately, Naruto's journey teaches us the importance of staying true to our principles and the power of friendship in overcoming even the darkest of temptations..

Reviews for "Unleashing the Beast Within: Naruto's Transformation with the Curse Mark"

1. Sally - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with this fanfiction. The portrayal of Orochimaru giving Naruto the curse mark was completely out of character and felt forced. The writing also lacked depth and complexity, making the story feel rushed and underdeveloped. Overall, I found it to be a disappointing read that did not do justice to the original characters or their relationships.

2. John - 1/5 - This fanfiction completely missed the mark for me. The concept of Orochimaru giving Naruto the curse mark felt like a desperate attempt to create drama without any real substance. The story lacked a cohesive plot and the characters were poorly developed. It's a shame because this could have been an interesting exploration of Naruto's struggle with power, but instead, it felt like a cheap thrill with no emotional depth.

3. Emily - 2/5 - I was really excited to read this fanfiction, but it fell flat for me. The idea of Orochimaru giving Naruto the curse mark had potential, but it was poorly executed. The dialogue and character interactions felt forced and unnatural. The story also lacked a clear direction and often meandered without purpose. Overall, I found it to be a disappointing and unsatisfying read.

4. David - 1/5 - This fanfiction was a complete letdown. The author completely disregarded the established canon and characterizations. Orochimaru giving Naruto the curse mark just seemed like a lazy attempt to introduce unnecessary drama. The writing itself was also subpar, filled with grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Overall, I would not recommend this fanfiction to anyone who is a fan of the original Naruto series.

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