Naruto: The Abstract Strategist of the Akatsuki

Chapter 359 Maintaining a Love-Hate Relationship

"Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Hashirama Senju, who had been "invited," looked conflicted.

That's right, the second Hokage was completely unprepared to "act first and inform later," and secretly used Edo Tensei to summon Madara without telling his older brother.

Because the second generation knew that doing so was pointless.

Even if we can keep it a secret now, it will be exposed sooner or later.

If the older brother wants to protect Madara at that time, he can still do so.

It would be better to make things clear from the beginning.

—Even dragging the older brother down with him.

"Big brother, don't you want to play with Madara? I can give you full control of Madara without lifting a finger."

In a very sinister way, Tobirama Senju began to seduce his elder brother, Hashirama Senju.

really.

Upon hearing this, Hashirama Senju's original sense of "justice" began to waver.

He objected, but worried that his younger brother might harbor a hostile obsession with Ban and actually do something like forcing Ban to work as a prostitute.

But now that his younger brother Tobirama has promised not to intervene and has given him control of Madara, Hashirama Senju has some ideas.

If that's the case, then he's definitely more measured in his teasing of Ban than his younger brother.

No, that's not it.

Hashirama Senju shook off the evil thoughts in his mind.

He wanted to take this opportunity to have a good talk with Madara, try to change Madara's idea of ​​wanting the Infinite Tsukuyomi, and make him believe in the wisdom of future generations.

"hey-hey."

Hashirama Senju let out a strange laugh that sent chills down everyone's spine.

Is this the voice a positive character should have?

While the group was discussing matters related to Edo Tensei Madara, Bai Mo arrived.

Bai Mo came to gather materials.

With the Golden Experience, Bai Mo now only needs the corresponding cells cultivated by Orochimaru, plus the target of the Impure World Reincarnation, to perfectly revive the corresponding ninja.

Now, Bai Mo has come to collect some cells that he has ordered.

He doesn't necessarily need to bring everyone back to life right now, but he can prepare the supplies first.

In terms of combat power, in most cases, being resurrected is probably not as good as being able to infinitely recover mana and health through Edo Tensei.

"Give."

Orochimaru handed a sealing scroll to Bai Mo.

"Wait a minute, don't you guys think there's something wrong with this?"

After his gaze lingered between the two for a while, Hashirama Senju couldn't help but speak.

"What's the problem?"

Orochimaru asked casually.

If the Second Hokage had asked this question, Orochimaru would have taken it more seriously, but since it was the First Hokage, it didn't matter.

"Breaking through the boundary between life and death with ninjutsu seems like a good thing so far, and I haven't seen any cost. However... if there are no restrictions, the ninja world will have no concept of death, and wouldn't the population just keep growing?"

Hashirama Senju proposed a scenario based on his own imagination.

The main reason is that Orochimaru and his brother Tobirama's research projects are simply too impressive.

Unlike ninjutsu, which requires specific talent, these scientific research techniques are universally applicable.

Once it's developed, it means the underlying principles have been understood, allowing for unlimited replication and use.

The resurrection that the Rinnegan requires consuming a life to achieve has now become something that can be done casually.

"What you said makes sense, brother. This is different from the Impure World Reincarnation. The Impure World Reincarnation doesn't require food or drink, nor does it consume resources, but the resurrected person is different."

It's rare for Tobirama Senju to agree with his older brother.

"Don't worry, it won't be widespread at the moment."

Bai Mo waved his hand.

Just kidding, if he really resurrected people in large numbers, he could switch careers and become a clay sculptor.

As for the resurrection leading to an increase in population and a shortage of resources, Bai Mo did not refute this point.

However, this thing reminded him of Thanos, who wanted to wipe out half of all life with a snap of his fingers.

Thanos's biggest problem is the same as those who think that in the apocalypse, a loaf of bread can be exchanged for a beautiful woman.

—Don't treat life itself as a resource.

With a snap of his fingers, Thanos wiped out half of all life.

When Cheng Yu woke up, the sky had fallen; half of the army's rations were gone.

hiss.

A small snake slithered into Orochimaru's sleeve.

"Please wait a moment, everyone. Someone is looking for me... Hmm, it's Sasuke-kun. He brought the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and Kakashi Hatake as well."

Orochimaru learned from Snake that Sasuke had come to his door.

A few minutes later.

Orochimaru received the group and learned their purpose from them.

"Reanimating Obito Uchiha's grandmother, Tsuru Uchiha, using the Impure World Reincarnation technique isn't that difficult. The problem is..."

As Orochimaru finished speaking, he looked at Bai Mo, who was sitting to the side listening to the show.

"I refuse."

Bai Mo's expression immediately changed.

He understood what Orochimaru meant by looking at him.

He didn't want to share good fortune with Kakashi, especially not with an old man like Kakashi.

Therefore, I resolutely refused.

"Then there's no other way. I can only use the crane's cells to cultivate the purple bow and arrow, as well as some necessary channels, and then transplant them in to barely simulate the situation after resurrection."

However, you should understand that the body reborn through the Impure World Reincarnation technique has no sensation.

Orochimaru spoke earnestly.

Kakashi had no choice but to go all the way.

His current persona is that his former crush is Obito's grandmother, so he can't very well say he doesn't need her, right?

There is no such thing as Platonic love in the ninja world.

If it needs to be chiseled, then chisel.

"It's alright, that's enough. I not only like old women, but I also like those who are unresponsive, emotionless, looking at me with disdain, asleep, and dead."

Kakashi spoke slowly in a tone that was neither sad nor happy.

Since his reputation is already ruined, it doesn't matter if he gets a few more entries.

Sasuke and Naruto were already hiding in a corner, trembling with fear.

Kakashi-sensei is too monstrous.

They were all starting to feel the strain.

Only Orochimaru remained calm, as if he were used to it.

"Sasuke, you should know what your next goal is. So, if you want me to help you resurrect Uchiha Tsuru using Edo Tensei, you also have to do something for me."

Orochimaru suddenly turned his gaze to Sasuke and Naruto.

"What's the goal?"

Naruto didn't realize what Orochimaru was referring to.

After all, the incident in the Land of Waves was mainly meant for Sasuke.

As a largely uninvolved bystander, Naruto was lucky if he could even vaguely remember that such a thing happened.

"What's wrong?"

Sasuke asked.

"I hope you will not reach a mutual understanding and reconcile for the time being."

Orochimaru revealed his purpose.

Why?

Naruto immediately jumped up.

"The Rinnegan relies on the fusion of the chakra of Indra and Ashura's reincarnations to draw out the power of the Six Paths."

They are the sons of the Sage of Six Paths, Indra and Asura. The brothers' entanglement and struggle with each other led to their continuous reincarnation.

In other words, once the brothers completely reconcile, the Indra chakra and Ashura chakra will return to peace and cease their entanglement through reincarnation.

Orochimaru explained in detail.

"Wouldn't it be better to return to peace?"

Naruto still didn't grasp the key point.

Sasuke, however, already understood.

In order for the ninja world to have a continuous supply of Rinnegan power, Ashura's and Indra's chakra must be kept entangled.