Chapter 57.1 : Uzumaki Kushina!

Naruto was eagerly anticipating the upcoming event. After all, the Nine Tails was a part of him!

Once they obtained the reward, if it didn't prove beneficial to the Nine Tails, the Nine Tails promised to hand it over to him.

At that moment, his strength would undoubtedly soar!

Therefore, he was filled with excitement!

[Hachibi (Eight Tails): Nine Tails, it seems our tailed beasts' power is fixed and can't be improved through training. Will the rewards from the Gold List truly benefit us?]

[Kurama (Nine Tails): I don't know; it's coming soon!]

[Ichibi (One Tail): Regardless, I'll give mine to Gaara!]

[Yonbi (Four Tails): I was captured by the Akatsuki, and the Jinchūriki died. I'm not sure who to give the reward to.]

[Third Tsuchikage (Third Tsuchikage): Four Tails, if you don't want the reward, you can trade it with me.]

[Yonbi (Four Tails): Let's see what I think. Anyway, I'll give it to the Tsuchikage. We won't let the Akatsuki have it for cheap. Of course, if there's a treasure that can save me, I'll keep it for myself.]

[Nibi (Two Tails): There probably aren't any treasures that can save us. The Gold List isn't so user-friendly. Regardless, we won't give the reward items to the Akatsuki for cheap.]

[Nagato: If you reward us, I can guarantee your freedom.]

[Nibi (Two Tails): Really?]

[Tsunade: Nagato, after you release them, will you promise not to capture them again?]

At this point, Nagato remained silent. It was clear that Nagato's intention was to obtain the treasure, placate the tailed beasts, and then capture them, a plan that didn't require much effort.

Seeing Nagato's prolonged silence, the tailed beasts weren't fooled, even if they weren't the brightest.

[Yonbi (Four Tails): The cunning Akatsuki organization intends to deceive us for rewards!]

[Nibi (Two Tails): We won't be fooled by them; the rewards are non-refundable. Let's give them directly to the Jinchūriki. Even though they are dead, at least in the Pure Land, the Akatsuki won't benefit.]

"Indeed, we won't be able to trick them out of their rewards!" Nagato muttered.

He had tried, and it didn't matter if he failed.

At this moment, the reward meant for Nine Tails appeared in the live broadcast room.

A card materialized on the live broadcast room screen, adorned with a golden border, and a depiction of the Shinigami in the center. Shortly after, text appeared below.

[Resurrection Card: You can designate any soul in the Pure Land world for revival, expending the card at once. After resurrection, the card vanishes!]

Shock washed over everyone. It was a resurrection card. What it meant was crystal clear to everyone.

In other words, Nine Tails could bring anyone back to life.

This revelation excited all those who had met their demise.

[Uchiha Madara: Nine Tails, revive me, and I'll grant you freedom, allowing you to break free from Naruto's control.]

[Senju Hashirama: Nine Tails, do you wish to resurrect my wife, Uzumaki Mito? Your relationship was quite good!]

[Uzumaki Mito: Hashirama, I don't need resurrection. Returning as one person isn't fun; I'd be a stranger in Konoha.]

[First Mizukage: Even though I understand that resurrecting me is unlikely, I still have to ask: please resurrect me!]

[Golden Horn: Please resurrect me; I also possess Nine Tails' Chakra. We can be considered brothers!]

[Silver Horn: Resurrect me too!]

A group of individuals unrelated to Nine Tails were vying for the chance to be resurrected, but Nine Tails couldn't be bothered.

It was then that Sasuke beseeched Naruto.

[Sasuke: Naruto, can Nine Tails resurrect my mother?]

[Naruto: I...]

[Sakura Haruno: Sasuke, both of Naruto's parents are deceased; we shouldn't pressure Naruto. Plus, it's Nine Tails' choice!]

[Nine Tails: Sasuke, why do you want to resurrect your mother? Are you planning a rebellion against Konoha?]

Naruto fell silent, torn between his desire to assist Sasuke and his own wish to resurrect his parents.

The Resurrection card!

What a rare treasure it was. Nine Tails might only get this close to the list once, and this was the sole chance to obtain a resurrection card. If this opportunity was squandered, there would be no hope of resurrecting loved ones.

[Third Hokage: Naruto, I suggest that you let Nine Tails resurrect your father, the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato. His return would greatly strengthen Konoha.]

[Senju Hashirama: Resurrect me, Mito isn't keen on returning to Konoha, I think. And my return would further enhance Konoha's power!]

[Senju Tobirama: Big brother, forget it. People might resurrect you, but you aren't Naruto's kin. Now, Nine Tails listens to Naruto, and you wiped Nine Tails clean. Can he resurrect you?]

At this moment, the individual who least wanted Hashirama Senju to be resurrected was undoubtedly Uchiha Madara.

"I must ensure that Hashirama isn't resurrected; he'll only create chaos and thwart my resurrection plan!" Uchiha Madara thought.

He wasn't expecting Nine Tails to resurrect him, as it seemed impossible.

Naruto remained silent, and Nine Tails hesitated.

"Master," Rong Rong inquired, curious about whom Nine Tails would choose to resurrect.

Yasao speculated, "It's quite likely that he'll revive his mother, Uzumaki Kushina. If the Fourth Hokage requests it, Naruto will surely ask Nine Tails to resurrect his mother."

"I agree with the master!" Honghong and Yaya chimed in.

At that moment, the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato, who had been silent, spoke up.

[Fourth Hokage Minato: Naruto, revive your mother! To bring you into this world, your mother's life force was severely depleted, and the enemy exploited this to unleash the Nine-Tails sealed within her. Otherwise, your mother, as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, possessed formidable combat prowess. There would have been no chance to oppose her. I believe you also wish to meet your mother. As for me, even without my revival, Konoha doesn't lack a Hokage now!]

Upon hearing Fourth Hokage's plea, Naruto made a firm decision within his heart.

[Naruto: Nine-Tails, please, bring my mother back to life!]

[Nine Tails: Revive the little girl, Kushina. Alright!]

And with that, Nine Tails promptly used the resurrection card.

At that moment, nobody could steal Nine Tails' resurrection card.

*BOOM!*

The power of the resurrection card was activated.

In the Pure Land, the soul of Uzumaki Kushina resided in the darkness.

Suddenly, a force tugged at her soul, drawing it toward Konoha.

In the next instant, Uzumaki Kushina's body took form, her soul re-entering it, and she was resurrected through the power of the resurrection card.

"I've been... resurrected!" Uzumaki Kushina exclaimed.

At that moment, she saw everything around her and thought to herself.

Then she noticed Naruto not far away.

"Naruto!"

Tears welled up in Uzumaki Kushina's eyes, and Naruto couldn't hold back his own tears as he ran to embrace his mother.

"Mother!"

Naruto cried out, and the emotions he'd held in for so long burst forth.

Even though he'd often conversed with his mother in the live broadcast room, this was the first time he'd seen her in reality and the first time he'd met her mother.

Mother and son held each other tightly, crying, their voices echoing all around.

Danzo and his ninjas, Tsunade, Kakashi, and others soon arrived.

They had come mainly to confirm that Uzumaki Kushina was genuinely resurrected.

Uzumaki Kushina wasn't a stranger to them.

Tsunade, in particular, had a strong bond with Kushina.

"Kushina, are you really back?" Tsunade was somewhat incredulous, as the resurrection was swift and straightforward.

"Tsunade-sama, I've truly returned," Uzumaki Kushina confirmed with a nod.

Meanwhile, Danzo contemplated the situation. "The Gold List is indeed formidable. A resurrection card distributed so casually can bring back someone who has been dead for years. We must nurture special talents and aim for more listings in the future. This is the only way we can acquire more treasures and, perhaps, more resurrection cards!"

The news of Uzumaki Kushina's resurrection quickly spread throughout Konoha, astounding everyone. Similarly, word reached the Cloud Shinobi Village, where the Fourth Raikage received a report.

"Lord Raikage, according to a spy in Konoha, it's confirmed that Konoha's Fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato's wife, Uzumaki Kushina, has indeed been resurrected," the Anbu ninja reported.

"I'm aware. You may leave," the Fourth Raikage replied.

Uzumaki Kushina's resurrection was indeed a reality. The power of the Golden List was undeniably remarkable, easily bringing back someone who had been dead for years. 

This led the Fourth Raikage to ponder whether there was hope for his father's resurrection in the future.

Strength and heritage! With sufficient strength and a strong enough background, they could secure more listings in the future and obtain additional treasures, including resurrection cards!

News of Uzumaki Kushina's resurrection eventually reached the other ninja villages, and they too had to investigate to believe such a feat was possible.

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