Chapter 38 : Everyone's Thoughts

[Resurrection? Is this the type of resurrection I'm thinking of?]

[Illiterate? Genin, it's rare that you use your only opportunity to speak here.]

[Hey, does this world have the power of resurrection?]

[Isn't that silly? The Dragon Ball world had revival powers before.]

[In the Pure Land world, souls of the departed can be connected to the Golden List, and there's a chance for their revival too.]

[I never thought this power would be revealed so soon.]

[Seriously, it's just a basic resurrection card, it can only revive people who died within the past three years.]

[Isn't this still better than nothing? It means an extra life.]

[.....]

After a brief moment of cleaning up the Gold List chat channel, countless messages flooded in and scrolled rapidly.

Initially, there were only a few Kage-level figures, some Elite Jōnin, and the listed individuals who were speaking. Now, many Genin and Chūnin had joined the conversation.

Whether it's one sentence or ten, the sheer volume of messages is enormous.

Resurrection holds an undeniable allure for everyone.

Everyone has one or two individuals they wish they could bring back.

Rain Country.

In a place where rain never falls, Obito's face hidden behind the mask reveals shock. His Three Tomoe Sharingan instantly transforms into Mangekyō Sharingan, and madness wells up within him.

"Resurrection, it's really resurrection."

"Then does this mean... even Rin...?"

"Though it can only bring back those lost within three years, this is just a basic resurrection card. There are intermediate, advanced, and even higher-level resurrection cards."

"Rin definitely has a chance at coming back!"

Obito clenches his fists tightly.

Project Tsuki no Me is irrelevant at this moment.

The dream world, the world he constructed with his own hands – no matter how content Rin might be living in it, it's not the real Rin!

He desires the genuine Rin.

"Oops, Obito's in a difficult mood!"

Black Zetsu observes Obito's expression and feels a jolt of worry.

If Obito's thoughts are centered around reviving Rin, his own plan to resurrect his mother could face challenges.

"Obito!"

Quickly formulating his words, Black Zetsu appears at Obito's feet and speaks, "Even if you can revive Rin, this world remains a futile illusion."

"It might be best if you resurrect Rin after you've fashioned the New World!"

Obito whirls around abruptly, his scarlet pupils emanating an intimidating glare at Black Zetsu.

Black Zetsu's heart skips a beat, and he secretly prepares to manipulate the jutsu within Obito's body.

If he can't deceive Obito, he'll have to control him through jutsu. He'll possess Obito's body, regain control of Uzumaki Nagato's Rinnegan with Kamui's power, and then find a way to bring Uchiha Madara back to life.

Bringing back Uchiha Madara is essential to gather all the Tailed Beasts and resurrect the Ten Tails – no matter what it takes.

However, it's better to avoid such an outcome. As an old cunning entity, Black Zetsu prefers staying in the shadows; it's safer that way.

"You're right!"

Relief flashes in Black Zetsu's eyes as Obito turns around and nods, "Kakashi killed Rin for Konoha. This is a false reality. I intend to build a world of absolute peace and bring Rin back."

"So, you're planning to reclaim Kakashi's Sharingan?" Black Zetsu suggests.

Obito undoubtedly desires it, but half of his Mangekyō resides in Kakashi's possession, which could diminish his standing.

"Unnecessary!"

Obito declines, "I don't need that eye."

Black Zetsu: .....

....

Simultaneously, within Akatsuki's hidden base.

"Resurrection..."

"Father, Mother."

Sasori, concealed amongst his puppets, becomes lost in thought.

Nearby, Uchiha Itachi also harbors numerous thoughts.

"Uchiha Ran is about to become Hokage, Konoha might suit my clan. I don't mind dying, but Sasuke, Father, Mother, Izumi..."

"Nagato!" Konan approaches Tendo Yahiko, her excitement palpable.

They can think of anything Obito can think of.

With more advanced resurrection cards, could they possibly revive Yahiko?

If Yahiko returns, everyone's dreams can be fulfilled.

"The plan must proceed," Yahiko speaks softly, "Even if Yahiko returns, for true peace to be established, the world must first experience pain."

Nagato's initial desire was to revive Yahiko.

If not for Yahiko having been dead for a long time, Nagato would have resurrected him long ago using the Rinne Tensei Technique.

Now, with the availability of resurrection cards, they can't simply ignore the opportunity.

But this doesn't contradict the plan to inflict suffering upon the world before implementing the nuclear peace strategy.

"Indeed, your Rinnegan will likely be on that list. I wonder what the reward might be," Konan speaks with anticipation.

....

Meanwhile, in the Pure Land world.

"Resurrection!"

Uchiha Madara's pupils contract.

For someone who meticulously orchestrated his own resurrection plan and was on the cusp of returning to power, the existence of this card isn't great news.

If Hashirama and others are revived through cards after his own revival, Project Tsuki no Me could become problematic.

But along with the fear and inconvenience, Uchiha Madara also harbors a measure of hope: "However, that's alright. I can finally defeat Hashirama once and for all."

"Even without being a Ten Tails Jinchūriki, I can still pummel him with my Rinnegan!"

....

Simultaneously.

On the grand stage of Konoha's largest arena, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes gleam with determination: "Resurrection card."

He desires to obtain that card.

With it, he can revive Sarutobi Asuma, who perished while defending the daimyo a year ago.

Even though Sarutobi Asuma didn't inherit the prowess of him and his father, Sarutobi Sasuke, he excelled in Wind Style. Hiruzen felt he never had the chance to become Hokage.

Uchiha Ran is untrustworthy anyway.

With a more advanced resurrection card, he might even be able to bring back his eldest son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke – a candidate capable of assuming the Hokage mantle.

"Uchiha Ran should also be on that list. I wonder if there's a chance of obtaining a resurrection card."

Hiruzen casts a glance at Uchiha Ran and ponders.

At this moment, Uchiha Ran observes Uzumaki Karin's hesitance in the Gold List's live broadcast and feels a sense of relief: "After nurturing her for over a year, it's finally proving worthwhile!"

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