Orochimaru had lived for over fifty years and, in terms of memory capacity alone, had already surpassed Naruto.
Shadow Clone Technique couldn't perform any "memory editing" functions in advance.
His memories were no different from the original body's.
But unfortunately, every sea warrior with powerful Conqueror's Haki had recognition and affirmation of their "self" far beyond ordinary people.
Conqueror's Haki, put metaphysically, was actually using the "self" to override others' wills.
Therefore, in terms of willpower strength, Orochimaru's memories couldn't influence Naruto.
"Hidden Rain Village?"
Naruto not only learned about the Akatsuki organization's base location but also even understood some information about the controller behind it.
Pain? And that so-called "Uchiha Madara"...
If Naruto had foolishly made a deal with him, he would probably have been kept dangling and exploited by this old snake using this intelligence as bait.
Good thing, good thing he had life hacks that didn't require paying a price.
This wasn't the first or second time Naruto had done something like backstabbing.
Reading memories was much faster than imagined.
From Naruto's perspective, it was as if he had been born with those memories, just needing him to deliberately "recall" to remember them.
The previous impact was like when an amnesiac recovered. Just "line busy" caused by too many images impacting consciousness in a short time.
Looking at the ninja world from Orochimaru's perspective, Naruto also discovered more details he had never observed before.
Great nations versus small nations, ninjas versus civilians, and the relationship between daimyo and ninjas.
The ninja world indeed needed change.
These memories provided Naruto with quite a bit of inspiration.
Orochimaru really had hidden quite a few good things.
Besides those secrets, there was tons of insider knowledge about ninjutsu and even materials about "Sages"!
Sage Mode... so that's what the Cursed Seal was trying to imitate! A botched version of this power?!
"Are... are you alright?"
Seeing that Naruto still seemed to be pondering, Pudding nearby suddenly spoke up, asking with careful concern.
This interrupted Naruto's train of thought, but it was fine. He'd have plenty of time to slowly savor those memories later.
His gaze met with Pudding's doe-like eyes, and he smiled gently at the little girl.
"I'm fine, thank you for your hard work."
Seeing that the cooperation was complete, Big Mom signaled for Brûlée nearby to send Pudding back.
"That's enough, go back, Pudding. There's nothing more for you here."
"Yes, Mama!"
Pudding nodded toward Naruto, then walked toward Sister Brûlée, who had opened the Mirror World door.
Before leaving, she glanced back at Naruto's silhouette once more.
She felt like she had somehow missed an opportunity to be saved.
Pudding at this time didn't even have basic independent will and couldn't imagine life after leaving the family.
No one would want a "monster" like her, and no one would ever accept her!
Then she remembered the risky trick she'd just pulled right under Mama's nose for the first time. That memory segment she had secretly "repaired."
She had added a tiny bit of her own memory into it.
Naruto-sama, if you can see it...
"Wait, don't leave yet."
Suddenly, looking at that body on the ground that was still breathing but had lost all memories, Naruto inexplicably had an idea.
He turned to look at Big Mom and said out of nowhere:
"Big Mom, would you like a new husband?"
"Kid? What are you saying?"
Big Mom put down the food in her hands and looked at Naruto with displeasure.
Who in the New World didn't know that Big Mom was famous for having many husbands and that there wasn't a race of men she hadn't slept with?
Did this kid think she wanted any man?
"Don't rush; take a look at this first."
Saying this, Naruto placed his hand on Orochimaru's body, then performed certain hand seals to remove disguises according to the techniques in his memory.
Then, the previously youthful body that looked like a "Hidan + Orochimaru" combination rapidly showed "serpentine" characteristics.
Scales appeared on his cheeks, arms, and sides, and two fangs protruded slightly from the corners of his mouth.
Even the contours of that face somewhat shifted toward snake-like features, though overall it was still human.
This was what this body should look like after accepting modifications and completely fusing with that white snake.
"How about it? Snake-man race. Probably the only one in the entire ocean."
Like introducing some quality product, Naruto lifted this body and placed it before Big Mom for her to examine closely.
One of Big Mom's dreams was to establish a "Totto Land" that accommodated all races in the world.
Therefore, she had been constantly seeking men of various races to marry and have children with since her youth.
After giving birth, she would abandon the original husband, and she wouldn't consider repeat races.
So far, except for the Giant race and Lunarian race, she had basically succeeded with all others.
And this so-called "Snake-man race"...
Among Big Mom's husbands, there was indeed one from the "Longleg Tribe," who had given birth to daughter "Demon Lady" Charlotte Amande with her.
This tribe's characteristic was extremely long necks, but compared to this so-called snake-man, they looked more like ordinary humans.
At least they didn't have scales.
There was actually a race in the world that even she, Big Mom, didn't know about.
This immediately captured Big Mom's attention, and even her original thoughts of a marriage alliance with Naruto were cast aside.
Naruto beckoned to Pudding nearby.
"I need to trouble Pudding to inject some memories into him."
"Originally this guy was a scoundrel who did all kinds of evil. Since he has no memories now, we can make him into a real 'good person.'"
"I believe you wouldn't want another schemer on your territory either, Big Mom?"
Naruto's last words were directed at Big Mom, but Big Mom at this moment didn't care about such small details and casually gave orders to Pudding.
"Just do as he says, Pudding."
Hearing both Naruto and Big Mom say this, Pudding herself had no psychological resistance.
From the memories she had viewed earlier, calling this guy a scoundrel was being complimentary.
As Pudding activated her ability.
Soon, a new set of memories was compiled and stuffed into this body.
After the memory implantation was complete, the eyelids of the body on the table moved and then opened again.
Those serpentine eyes scanned the three people in front of him, finally stopping before Big Mom.
"...Linlin?"
Honestly, watching Orochimaru call out Big Mom's name in that low, hoarse voice, Naruto felt completely surreal!
He had just thrown out the suggestion casually, thinking about waste utilization!
Who could have predicted this outcome?!
And Big Mom seemed absolutely delighted with this "new husband."
Speaking of which... snakes as animals should be incredibly flexible, right?