Chapter 327:
If Orochimaru wanted to obtain the Kyuubi, he would need to break Kushina's seal.
However, the Kyuubi's seal was incredibly strong and couldn't easily be broken in a short amount of time.
The only time the seal naturally weakened was during childbirth, just as Uchiha Obito had taken advantage of Kushina's labor to unlock the seal in the original timeline.
But the truth was, after spending so much time with Kushina, Orochimaru's knowledge of sealing techniques had advanced significantly. Breaking the seal was now something he could do with ease, it would merely take a bit more time.
The reason he hadn't done it yet was simple: he hadn't found a method to extend the life of a jinchūriki beyond resurrection.
And since it wasn't yet absolutely necessary, there was no need for him to release the Kyuubi at this time.
"Orochimaru, you don't need to be so cautious. With you here, do you think I'd be able to harm anyone?"
The Kyuubi's voice resonated in Orochimaru's mind, transmitted through his hand as it pressed against Kushina's seal.
Orochimaru smirked. "Kyuubi, do you think I'm that naïve?"