Chapter 68: Chapter 67 : “Panda” Diplomacy
"Resurrection!?"
"What does that mean!?"
"Is it a Ninjutsu that can bring someone back to life!?"
Seeing what Uchiha Ran posted on the Gold List chat channel.
Countless eyes widened in disbelief.
Resurrection, a word associated with immortality and eternal youth. In this world, no one can escape death's grasp. But nobody wants to die. Likewise, who in this world doesn't wish for a chance at resurrection?
And now, someone claims that he possesses the resurrection technique.
Can anyone believe it!?
[Tobirama Senju: Young man, are you absolutely serious?]
[Uchiha Ran: If it's a joke, I'd rather not tell the entire ninja world."]
[Tobirama: This won't be a resurrection akin to the Impure World Reincarnation, right?)
[Uchiha Ran: Second Hokage, this technique causes the genuine revival of the deceased. "
[Tobirama Senju: Hiss~) Tobirama was both thrilled and incredulous. He acknowledged his own prowess but creating a Ninjutsu for true resurrection? Even the Sage of Six Paths might not achieve such a feat.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: How can this be true!?]
[Uchiha Ran: Sensei, this matter concerns you as well. I've noticed your daily sorrow over Asuma. This is my way of helping you. I spent a year developing this resurrection Ninjutsu, and before I could use it, the Gold List appeared and I didn't have the chance to use it.)
[Uchiha Ran: Don't worry, Sensei. Once the Golden List's Ranking is over, I will immediately begin resurrecting Asuma.]
The resurrection of Asuma will be a heartwarming reunion.
Back when he killed Asuma, he concealed his identity, fearful of techniques like Impure World Reincarnation. But now, he had no qualms about revealing it. However, exposure didn't bother him. Anyone could see his strained relationship with Sarutobi Hiruzen, and anything Asuma had revealed could easily be discredited.
[Sarutobi Hiruzen: Thank you, Ran!)
Sarutobi Hiruzen yearned for death.
Uchiha Ran once again established his reputation through this opportunity. More importantly, he garnered thanks from Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The point was, one had to offer thanks. Beyond that, Tsunade might not remain neutral; she might side with Uchiha Ran.
Mistakes were made: "If only I had known Uchiha Ran possessed the resurrection technique, I would never have acted this way."
"Even if it's just reviving a few Senju Clan members first, and then our two teachers, it will cause me harm."
"Although I may not be able to become Hokage again, at least I could save face by retiring. But now..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen was filled with remorse.
[Onoki: I refuse to believe this!)
[Uchiha Ran: Whether you believe it or not won't change the facts.]
[Onoki: There's no such thing as resurrection in this world."]
[Tobirama Senju: Have you forgotten the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu created by me?)
[Onoki: Who knows if Impure Wolrd Reincarnation Jutsu is real or not?
[Hashirama Senju: I can vouch for it.]
[Onoki: Of course, you'd speak up for your brother.]
[Madara Uchiha: And will I speak up for the murderer who killed my brother?]
[Onoki: I didn't witness it with my own eyes, so I won't believe it.]
This time, Onoki remained exceptionally adamant. Even as he clutched Hashirama and Madara's robes to speak, he remained unyielding.
But he had to stand his ground. Acknowledging Uchiha Ran's words as truth could lead to chaos within the ninja world. Resurrection implied that Uchiha Ran could bring back Hashirama and Madara, which in turn could spark war.
Konoha's ninja, even in death, could be resurrected by Uchiha Ran. This spelled doom for other Shinobi villages. Uchiha Ran was a Kage-level ninja in his own right, and with the Flying Thunder God technique, he was practically invulnerable. Catching or killing him was an impossibility.
"It's a troublesome situation."
Tobirama Senju's expression darkened.
Onoki's overreaction clued him into the thoughts of the others. The existence of resurrection during confrontations between major ninja villages could sow despair, leading to potential riots.
Konoha could become a target. Moreover, resurrection came at a steep price. Konoha could potentially face the wrath of the entire ninja world, and it might not withstand the pressure.
Right...
[Tobirama Senju: This Resurrection Technique surely comes with demanding conditions, doesn't it?]
Reviving someone from the dead was an extraordinary feat that required a significant sacrifice. If the conditions were stringent, others would be less inclined to fear it.
Otherwise, the existence of the Reincarnation techniques could lead to Konoha's downfall.
In the world of ninja, actions spoke louder than words.
"Second Hokage has an incredibly astute mind."
Uchiha Ran silently praised Tobirama's insight. He didn't wish to be feared; he wanted to be admired by all.
[Uchiha Ran: Resurrection isn't that simple. There must be a law of equivalent exchange.]
Equivalent exchange?
Tobirama Senju was momentarily taken aback but then nodded in understanding. To perform resurrection, one had to sacrifice a living being.
[Onoki: So, is this equivalent exchange necessary to use another person's life for resurrection?]
[Fourth Raikage: Do you really doubt it? Why ask so many questions?
[Onoki: I...…..]
[Terumi Mei: Fourth Raikage, your IQ is unbelievable. Leave the group.]
[Uchiha Ran: The technique I've developed for resurrection is called Reincarnation. I have no qualms about sharing its principles. Place a seal on the dead, and they shall be reborn.]
Uchiha Ran boldly claimed the Reincarnation technique as his own without a hint of embarrassment.
In fact, it was a special Ninjutsu the Sand Shinobi Village had been researching to infuse life into puppets, thereby enhancing the puppet masters' combat capabilities.
In the end, it was based on the research of the renowned puppet master, Chiyo of the Sand Shinobi Village. She had successfully devised this technique in the hope of bringing back her grandson, Sasori's parents.
However, the technique was deemed inhumane and classified as forbidden.
This was the only resurrection Ninjutsu known to the ninja world.
The other two were the Reanimation Jutsu, usable with the Rinnegan, and the Dragon Tongue Bloodline of the Grass Yincao Flower Sect, which required specific bloodline limits.
Uchiha Ran had long inquired about this technique from Chiyo and discreetly wiped her memory in the process. Hence, he became the sole possessor of this Ninjutsu in the ninja world.
[Onoki: So-called resurrection requires a life in exchange?
[Uchiha Ran: Not only that, but the deceased's corpse must also be intact. Additionally, the caster's strength must surpass that of the deceased. For instance, a Genin can't resurrect a Chūnin, and a Chūnin can't resurrect a Jōnin. However, Kages can resurrect other Kages or ninjas of a lower rank.)
Life for life!
Intact corpse!
Strength threshold!
These were the three prerequisites for Uchiha Ran's resurrection technique.
But questions remained.
Equivalent exchange and conservation of energy!
This revelation brought relief to everyone. Resurrecting recklessly was not advisable; otherwise, everyone would seek resurrection.
Hashirama and Madara's revival was a remote possibility, not to mention whether their corpses still existed after all these years. To resurrect them would require a Kage-level ninja, and such a ninja wouldn't readily sacrifice themselves for that purpose.
But which Kage-level ninja would sacrifice themselves to bring Hashirama and Madara back to life?
There was no shortage of disappointed individuals like Naruto, Sasuke, and Sasori, who wished to resurrect their loved ones.
Tsunade, in particular, yearned to revive many people, including her brother, Nawaki. Obito and Kakashi longed to bring back Rin and the White Fang, respectively.
However, the idea of self-sacrifice was impractical.
Some might consider it, but what good would it do?
The resurrected wouldn't be pleased, and one's sacrifice would be in vain.
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: This resurrection could be a game-changer...)
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke the collective sentiment. How many would willingly sacrifice themselves for the sake of resurrection?
Even Uchiha Obito, driven to obtain Mangekyō by Nohara Rin's death, wouldn't do it. After all, reviving Rin only to have her fall in love with Kakashi or face death again made no sense.
However, Uchiha Ran's words rekindled hope in these individuals' hearts.
[Uchiha Ran: Sacrifice? There are plenty of despicable people in this world. For example, all village traitors and rogue ninja have bounties on their heads. Their lives can be exchanged for rewards. Why not use them for resurrection?)
Self-sacrifice was not the only way to achieve resurrection. Exchange the lives of criminals for those of your own people—it was a reasonable proposition.
Furthermore, for those wishing to be resurrected without available corpses, why not use the Reincarnation technique on them?
Of course, the upcoming operation would remain a hidden card. Outsiders only needed to know that Uchiha Ran possessed the Reincarnation technique and could control individuals to resurrect the deceased if their bodies were intact.
This would suffice to make countless individuals seek his friendship, but they wouldn't fear him and would strive to eliminate him as a potential future threat.
The fact that he also mastered the Flying Thunder God technique made him nearly invulnerable. As long as he remained alive, the possibility of his own resurrection was on the table.
It was all about appearances—a golden veneer.
And it worked.
"Uchiha Ran... invincible."
Ohnoki realized he couldn't kill Uchiha Ran, nor could he kill himself.
"Kage-level... we need a Kage-level ninja."
In the Village Hidden in the Mist, Terumi Mei and Elder Genji contemplated capturing a Kage-level ninja alive to request Uchiha Ran's assistance in performing a controlled version of Reincarnation Jutsu.
The Fourth Mizukage's body was still intact.
"At least, Asuma can be revived."
A spark of determination gleamed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes as he sealed Asuma's body within a scroll that he carried with him. He decided to await the conclusion of the Golden List and capture a traitorous Jōnin himself.
"He might truly resurrect Yahiko."
Uzumaki Nagato, engrossed in history books, remained attuned to the ongoing Gold List chat. Yahiko had been a mere Jōnin when he died, and for him, capturing a Jonin in the ninja world was a simple feat.
"Rin!"
Uchiha Obito's eyes brimmed with emotion. After Kakashi had buried Rin, he had preserved her body in a special manner. Rin had been a Chūnin when she died but the Three Tails was sealed within Rin at the moment of death.
But no need to worry. Just need to capture a Jinchuriki.
"If necessary, I still have my body. Should I ask for his help?" Uchiha Madara contemplated.
Resurrection was imperative.
At this moment, many began to consider how to approach Uchiha Ran for his assistance.
Uchiha Ran wasn't surprised by these thoughts. His "unconcealed exposure" during the Golden List had served its purpose. This move was his unique form of "panda diplomacy," planting seeds for future alliances.
Highly Benefitting form of diplomacy, indeed!
"I've made my choice!"
At this moment, Tsunade made her decision.
Advanced Wood Style Bloodline Limit!
Yo!
Following Tsunade's acceptance of the reward, the golden bells rang once more.
Subsequently, two figures emerged.
Indeed, they were like the Hyuga sisters who had appeared during the Gold List List, the same "reward," and all.
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