Chapter 221
Tsunade's expression grew serious, a contemplative look crossing her features as if she had unraveled a puzzling mystery.
Her gaze bore into Carnes with a grave intensity that matched the low timbre of her voice.
"Carnes, are you serious about that? The technique Orochimaru made such a fuss about during the Chūnin exam!"
Tsunade's words hung in the air, referencing Orochimaru's infamous jutsu—the very one that had stirred up chatter during that exam.
Carnes, naturally well-versed with that jutsu, was acutely aware of what she meant.
The Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation jutsu.
This technique, formidable as it was, had left an indelible mark on the later ninja world wars, showcasing the might of First Hokage Senju Hashirama.
As the topic unfolded, it became apparent that this jutsu held immense power.
Yet, despite its power, Impure World Reincarnation bore numerous restrictions and didn't truly bring about a resurrection.
It wasn't a true resurrection, but rather a summoning of souls that were still bound to the state of the death.
Tsunade's inquiry echoed among the Konoha Shinobi gathered, prompting a collective sinking feeling in their hearts.
If it involved Impure World Reincarnation, true resurrection seemed implausible – reviving individuals who remained in a corpse-like state was far from genuine reincarnation.
"I'm not referring to Impure World Reincarnation," Carnes clarified, breaking the heavy silence, his voice carried an air of certainty.
"What I speak of is the true resurrection!"
True resurrection?
The shock rippled through the gathered shinobis at this revelation, their collective gasp of disbelief echoing in the tense atmosphere.
If there exists such a technique, we could finally understand the regrets and burdens within our hearts.
"Resurrection?" someone questioned, the word carrying a weight of skepticism.
"Is there truly such a technique in this world?"
Tsunade's words lingered, as she had her doubts but by now, she had come to trust Carnes a little.
Even Kakashi, known for his clear-headed thinking, voiced his concerns.
"Even if such a jutsu exists, wouldn't it come with numerous restrictions and the price the user must pay to use this jutsu would be astronomical, wouldn't they?"
The heart of the matter emerged swiftly.
The Konoha Shinobi present resonated with the sentiments expressed.
They acknowledged that without limitations on such powerful techniques, the concept of death itself would lose its meaning.
Carnes glanced at Kakashi, with a casual demeanor and a hint of a smile playing on his lips as he casually remarked.
"Of course, there is, to perform such a jutsu, one must possess the Rinnegan."
As Carnes revealed the stringent condition, it caused a shared widening of eye.
His words hung in the air, and the widened eyes of everyone present reflected a mixture of awe and realization.
The revelation added a layer of complexity to their understanding of the possibilities that lay before them.
The shock deepened. The gathered shinobi hadn't anticipated such a demanding prerequisite.
The revelation of the Rinnegan's necessity struck the gathered ninjas with surprise, the stringent condition making them ponder the rarity of such a jutsu.
The Rinnegan was rare and powerful and was known to be possessed by only a select few in the world.
As far as their knowledge extended, Pain and Carnes were the sole possessors of this extraordinary power, both standing as formidable figures in this world.
The weight of this requirement pressed heavily on them, acquiring such a technique was no small feat.
Especially considering their recent encounter with the might of the Rinnegan wielded by Pain.
Pain, who had previously faced the entire might of Konoha's shinobi, used Rinnegan.
And Carnes was capable of effortlessly repelling even the mighty Pain just because his Rinnegan was even more powerful.
The entire Konoha Shinobi Village had witnessed the overwhelming power displayed in that confrontation, leaving an indelible mark on their collective consciousness.
The stage was set, the prospect of genuine resurrection now entwined with the elusive power of the Rinnegan.
Carnes continued, laying out the second condition with a gravity that dimmed the light in Tsunade and Kakashi's eyes.
"Secondly, to perform this jutsu, the caster needs to pay the price of life."
"The longer the resurrected person has been deceased, the greater the price!"
The air grew heavy as the implications of this revelation settled.
The second condition caused the light in Tsunade's and Kakashi's eyes to extinguish instantly.
Deep within, Tsunade and Kakashi, like everyone present, harbored their own regrets and heartaches, facing their own inner struggles.
Tsunade's younger brother Nawaki and Kakashi's comrade Rin – both died tragically.
The names of their loved ones echoed in the chambers of their thoughts.
The prospect of sacrificing their own lives to bring back those they had lost, even if an appealing notion, collided with the harsh reality of time's passage.
They were ready to sacrifice, even their own lives, if it meant bringing them back.
Yet, their deaths occurred too long ago.
The prospect of resurrecting Nawaki and Rin, who had died long ago, seemed increasingly impractical as Carnes explained the escalating cost associated with the duration of death.
It demanded the caster to pay the steep price of life, and with the passage of time, the cost grew even more.
A somber realization enveloped the room.
The desire to revive their dead ones, though heartfelt, seemed increasingly unattainable right now.
Yet, despite the initial despair, Tsunade and Kakashi swiftly gathered themselves, their minds grappling with the crux of the problem.
The unspoken understanding between them hung in the air—an acknowledgment that, despite the seemingly insurmountable challenges, they were ready to confront them for the sake of their cherished ones who were still living.
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