Chapter 118 : Nohara Rin Resurrection!!

Combining the Spirit Transformation Technique and the Soul Extraction Technique with Reanimated Body is undoubtedly a forbidden jutsu.

As with all forbidden jutsu, there are side effects.

Senju Tobirama is not entirely clear on the side effects of the Soul Extraction Technique.

However, as the creator of this technique, he vaguely understands that if the technique is interrupted during its execution, both the caster and the target's soul will suffer some damage.

For him, the consequences are manageable; he would probably just have a headache for ten days or so and recover with some rest.

But for the target, Nohara Rin, the situation is not so simple.

In the best-case scenario, her soul would return to the Pure Land and, after some time of "maintenance" there, she could still be summoned using the Impure World Reincarnation.

In the worst-case scenario, her soul would dissipate into the universe.

This is what is referred to as having one's soul scattered.

Therefore, when Tobirama uses this jutsu, he is very cautious. He focuses completely on extracting Nohara Rin's soul, ensuring that her soul doesn't suffer any technical damage, while also having the Third Hokage and others keep watch for him.

If he were to be disturbed and the technique fails, he would just have to count his losses.

Fortunately, he has reached the final stage; all that is left is to place Nohara Rin's soul into the clone, and he will have succeeded.

However, an unexpected event is about to occur.

Hidden in the shadows, Kaguya's son, Black Zetsu sees that Nohara Rin is about to be revived by Tobirama.

Knowing the importance of this girl to Obito, Black Zetsu feels a sense of urgency.

If Rin is truly revived, it's uncertain whether Obito will continue with the Eye of the Moon Plan.

If that's the case, all he needs to do is disrupt Tobirama's actions to prevent Nohara Rin's revival.

With that thought in mind, Black Zetsu makes its move.

With a swift motion, Black Zetsu rushes towards Nohara Rin's clone without hesitation.

At that moment, a middle-aged man with white hair and an oil-character headband appears in front of it.

"I've been waiting for you."

"Take this: I'll tear you apart!"

Without giving Black Zetsu any reaction time, the Oodama Rasengan struck it directly.

The intense impact overwhelmed Black Zetsu.

To be honest, this was the first time it had ever been hit directly like this.

Even though it could resist ninjutsu and taijutsu attacks, it couldn't escape the impact.

This force made it feel pain again after a long time.

Black Zetsu's experience once again proved the old saying: the first time always hurts.

"Even after becoming Hokage, Jiraiya is still so unreliable."

The destructive power and impact of the Oodama Rasengan were immense; it not only knocked Black Zetsu away but could also unintentionally affect Tobirama's side.

Seeing this, Orochimaru swiftly moved in front of Tobirama, bit his hands to draw blood, and then slammed them down.

"Rashomon!"

In an instant, a gate from hell, summoned by his technique, appeared right in front of Senju Tobirama.

This massive gate perfectly blocked the impact from the Oodama Rasengan, ensuring that Tobirama wasn't disturbed at all.

"Orochimaru, well done."

At that moment, Tobirama had just placed Rin Nohara's soul into a clone, completing the resurrection process. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and relaxed.

"Hehe, I'm doing it for my own sake too."

That was true.

Once Tobirama's resurrection technique succeeded, Orochimaru wouldn't have to worry about the side effects of his Living Corpse Reincarnation anymore.

This way, he could achieve true immortality.

"Where did Black Zetsu go?"

Rin still needed some time to wake up, and Kurenai was helping her get dressed.

The Third Hokage stared intently in the direction where Black Zetsu had been blown away.

"I don't know; he probably ran away."

Fifth Hokage Jiraiya shrugged. He also hadn't seen where Black Zetsu went.

"It seems that, just as White Zetsu said, Black Zetsu is immune to all ninjutsu."

Even a powerful technique like the Great Rasengan hadn't made Black Zetsu spit blood, which shows just how insane Black Zrtsu's defense is.

"Black Zetsu ran away, but what about Obito? Why haven't he and Kakashi come out yet?"

"Who knows? Maybe they're having a lovely time in the Kamui space."

"Impossible! With Obito looking like he wants to bite everyone to death, how could he possibly be in love with Kakashi?"

Hearing this, Jiraiya patted Asuma's shoulder and said with a grin, "As the old saying goes, hitting is affection, and scolding is love. Obito clearly loves Kakashi to the bone."

At this, everyone looked at Jiraiya with strange expressions.

"Jiraiya, you're not trying to write this kind of nonsense in your new novel, are you?"

Fifth Hokage Jiraiya glanced at the Third Hokage in surprise, giving him a thumbs up. "As expected of my teacher, you guessed it right."

"This can't happen; Kakashi and Obito can't be like this."

"Who's talking? They're a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful boy. Who are you, a monster, to object?"

Jiraiya was furious.

He had gotten unprecedented inspiration from Obito and Kakashi and was eager to rush back and write down this forbidden romance.

With his talent as the Toad Sage, once published, it would surely sweep through all the bookstores in the ninja world, becoming the next big trendsetter.

This was a great honor.

Because of this, when he heard objections, Jiraiya instinctively retorted.

As soon as the words left his mouth, he realized something.

From the accent opposing him, it was clearly a woman's voice.

Among those present, only Kurenai Yūhi and Nohara Rin were female.

Jiraiya recognized Kurenai Yūhi's voice and knew that the opposing remark wasn't made by her.

If it wasn't Kurenai Yūhi, then it could only be—

"Rin, you woke up so quickly."

Kurenai Yūhi looked at Nohara Rin, who was rubbing her head and seemed a bit dazed, her face filled with joy.

She and Nohara Rin, Asuma, Kakashi, and Obito were all classmates at the ninja academy.

During their time at the academy, she and Nohara Rin had a decent relationship.

When she heard the news of Rin's death, she had cried for a long time.

Now, seeing Rin truly resurrected made her incredibly happy.

"Sorry, Kurenai, my head still hurts a bit."

"Then I'll take you back to rest right away."

"No, I want to wait here for Obito and Kakashi."

"...Okay."

Nohara Rin's awakening brought joy to everyone.

Among them, Orochimaru looked at Rin with a creepy expression.

Without asking, it's clear that he wants to take Rin back to the lab to examine her body.

"Orochimaru, wipe your drool. You scared her; be careful that Obito comes after you."

"Heh, stupid Jiraiya, do you think I'm afraid of him?"

"Yes, yes, yes, you're not afraid, you're not afraid."

Jiraiya's tone, like he was teasing a child, made Orochimaru very unhappy.

Sticking to the principle of making others as unhappy as he was, Orochimaru calmly said to Jiraiya, "I'm going to tell Tsunade that you're no longer interested in women and have started liking men instead."

"ROZ, I'm sorry, it was my mistake."

"That's right; women will only slow down your writing. Unlike us men, who only feel pity for geigei."

Seeing Orochimaru suddenly acting like this, Jiraiya was silent for a moment before saying, "Orochimaru, this body of yours seems to be female."

"Female? Then it's fine."

Just as Orochimaru and Jiraiya were exchanging banter, a distortion in space occurred, and Kakashi appeared nearby, looking a bit disheveled.

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