A New Snake In The Shinobi World-Chapter 325 -

Soul transfer? Resurrection?

White Zetsu and Black Zetsu couldn't believe their eyes.

From their memories, even the Rinnegan of the Sage of Six Paths required a price and specific conditions to perform a resurrection technique.

But Orochimaru could seemingly resurrect someone so effortlessly?

This had to be a joke.

Thinking of this, Zetsu subconsciously glanced at Uchiha Obito standing beside him.

If Orochimaru's resurrection technique truly worked, Obito's belief in resurrecting Uchiha Madara could be shaken.

After all, if Nawaki could be resurrected, then it was entirely possible to resurrect Nohara Rin.

If Nohara Rin were to be resurrected in this way, Obito might abandon their plans entirely. And if that happened, everything Zetsu and Madara had been plotting for so long would be rendered meaningless.

Obito seemed to realize this as well. His Sharingan under the whirlpool mask was locked on Nawaki's clone, unwilling to miss a single detail.

The laboratory's hall was large and spacious.

Orochimaru crouched in the middle of the technique, his hands raised with two fingers pressed together.

The two bodies lying within the technique emitted a unique green light.

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The vitality contained within the light was palpable to everyone present.

As the jutsu unfolded, the soul of the reincarnated Nawaki began to fuse with the clone's body.

Gradually, the reincarnated body made of dirt began to collapse, revealing the original sacrifice's distorted face underneath.

Meanwhile, the green light surrounding the clone had yet to fade, it seemed to be stabilizing the soul.

The scroll labeled "Death" was now blank, but the scroll labeled "Life" continued to glow with power.

No one dared to speak, fearful of disrupting Orochimaru's progress.

After some time, the green light dissipated, and the black runes covering Nawaki's body disappeared.

Orochimaru released his hand seal and exhaled deeply. "Hah... The resurrection is finally complete."

"Is it really successful?" Obito frowned.

From the beginning to the end, his gaze had never left the clone. He didn't even glance at the sacrifice lying nearby.

"Judging by the restored vitality and stabilized soul," Black Zetsu rasped, "it seems to have succeeded."

As if to confirm his words, after the green light faded, Nawaki slowly opened his eyes.

"This feeling... unbelievable! Teacher, I..."

Nawaki sat up instinctively, clenching his fists as his face filled with disbelief.

He could feel the warmth of his flesh-and-blood body, as well as strength comparable to when he was alive.

In other words, he truly was alive again.

"You'll need some time to get used to your new body," Orochimaru said with a calm smile. "I'll talk to them first."

"Yes, teacher," Nawaki responded respectfully, though his mind was still reeling from the shock.

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Outside the laboratory, in the open space at the foot of the mountain.

Orochimaru stood before Obito and Zetsu, a faint smile on his face.

"Resurrection... A technique like this, apart from me very few in the entire ninja world could ever hope to master it."

"Truly incredible," Obito remarked.

"Unimaginable power," Zetsu added.

Though both of them were eager to uncover the principles behind the resurrection technique, their instincts told them now wasn't the time to ask.

Orochimaru's smile deepened, his gaze carrying a hint of cunning. "Does this technique interest you? If it does, keep it in mind."

Without waiting for a response, he quickly shifted the topic.

"Now... Let's discuss the specifics of our cooperation."

Orochimaru's seamless change of subject left no room for further questions.

Growing up amidst the political intrigues of Konoha, Orochimaru understood human nature far better than most ninjas.

He knew exactly where to draw the line.

Why had he resurrected Nawaki in front of Obito and Zetsu?

Because he knew that their situation wasn't much different from what he remembered, and he wanted to plant a seed of doubt in their hearts.

A seed of mutual distrust.

Now that they had witnessed his ability to resurrect the dead, Black Zetsu would worry that Orochimaru might help Obito resurrect Nohara Rin and, in doing so, lose trust in Obito.

At the same time, Obito would fear that Orochimaru might resurrect Uchiha Madara and would remain wary of Black Zetsu while also hoping to use Orochimaru's abilities to bring back Rin.

It was a strange dynamic.

With such a web of uncertainty, Orochimaru could maintain the upper hand in their cooperation.

He believed that if he played his cards right, he could even make both Zetsu and Obito work for him willingly.

This was the reason behind his actions.

Indeed, while Orochimaru's other abilities might only provide auxiliary benefits to their plans, his resurrection technique could directly help them fulfill their desires.

Resurrecting Uchiha Madara or Nohara Rin, either could be done.

Faced with such a possibility, how could they not be tempted?

However, neither Obito nor Zetsu could openly ask Orochimaru to resurrect Madara or Rin in front of the other. There were too many implications.

And since Orochimaru had changed the subject at the perfect moment, they had no chance to ask.

They would have to find another opportunity to approach him in the future.

---

Night fell on the secret laboratory.

After finalizing the details of their cooperation, Obito and Zetsu left the Land of Sound.

Orochimaru, meanwhile, explained the current situation to Nawaki.

"My sister is the Hokage now?"

Nawaki's eyes widened in shock.

Becoming Hokage had once been his dream. He hadn't expected that after his death, his sister Tsunade, a woman, would become Hokage instead.

"That's right," Orochimaru replied with a slight nod. "Unfortunately, you won't be able to see her for now... You understand why, don't you?"

"Yes, teacher, I understand," Nawaki said cautiously.

During his lifetime, Nawaki had already been a capable jōnin. It only took a moment of thought for him to grasp the situation.

To the ninjas of Konoha, he was already dead. If news of his resurrection spread, it would undoubtedly cause chaos.

"Good. Just stay here with me for now. When the time is right, I'll arrange for you to meet her," Orochimaru reassured him.

"Understood, teacher."

"Come, I'll take you back to the village."

"Yes, teacher."

---

Early the next morning, in the office of the Sound Ninja Village's mayor.

Orochimaru worked efficiently, quickly resolving the issues that required his attention.

Sitting at his desk, he looked at the three adults standing before him—Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan.

He spoke in a calm tone.

"Yahiko, Nagato, Konan—any questions?"

"Just to head to the Land of Rain and start an organization advocating for peace? No problem, we'll handle it!" Yahiko replied with confidence.

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