Chapter 647: 609. The ‘Sanctuary Plan’
Minato, Mei, and Tsunade discuss their next series of actions with the Kages and commanders. Even Hashirama and other Edo Kages are part of the meeting.
"The Fourth Shinobi War caused a significant loss to the shinobi population and our resources. Almost two-thirds of the current shinobi population perished in this battle and, except for the few people on the island, the fate of the rest of the shinobis is also unknown." Shikaku sighs and relays the intel he had gathered before escaping the Allied Shinobi Force Headquarters.
Similar to other locations, the Allied Shinobi Force HQ also had a teleportation formation to escape to a Redaku ship. Given that the shinobis in the HQ are the top strategists and intellectuals of the shinobi world, their safety was of utmost priority.
"We will first recoup with the remaining lost shinobis and then make further plans for development. With the upcoming threat in the future, all shinobis need to be reunited." Sakumo remarks.
Minato also recounts his experience of the 'Sanctuary' to the rest of the group. Izuna had already discussed this matter while they were returning to the Shinobi world.
"I didn't expect the world to be so vast!" Onoki sighs and shakes his head.
"I am too old for this!" His back cracks again from the shock, and he gasps in pain. Akatsuchi hurriedly supports him.
"Maybe it's time to step down as the Tsuchikage and let the new generation take charge," Kurotsuchi remarks, earning a glare from Onoki.
"Over my dead body! I can't hand over Iwagakure to a bunch of useless people."
"Fine! Fine! Old man! I will wait a few years for you to drop dead." Kurotsuchi grins.
"Impossible! I can't still live another twenty years." Onoki retorts.
Argh… Ugh…
His back pain flares again.
"Let me call for a healer for you, old man!"
Kurotsuchi looks around and notices Sakura. Sakura nods at her and heals Onoki's back.
While the group was still mourning the loss of so many shinobis and discussing future plans, Izuna chats with Kaguya and her two sons.
"Izuna!"
Everyone turns their attention to him. The Kages and commanders nod at each other and Shikaku steps forward.
"Izuna, among everyone present here, you had the most contact with those powerful otherworldly beings and thus are our only source of intel. So, what do you suggest?"
After listening to Minato's encounter in the sanctuary, a ray of hope rose in everyone's mind. If they could exchange resources with 'Sanctuary' and perhaps even get technology from some of the other civilizations, then the shinobi world would make rapid progress.
This is what everyone agreed upon and thus was waiting to get Izuna's approval. Since Izuna is their only contact with the 'Sanctuary'.
With a nod from Minato, Izuna also understands the gist of the situation.
"I already had plans to create a stable communication channel between the Shinobi world and the 'Sanctuary'."
With these words, Izuna takes out a massive scroll from his spatial pocket.
Bang…
He places the huge scroll in between the group with a loud thud.
"This is?!"
Everyone curiously glances at him for an explanation.
"This will be our future means of communication and even transportation with the 'Sanctuary'."
He unfurls the massive scroll to reveal a complex Fuinjutsu formation.
The head of several Kages and commanders turns dizzy from a single glance at the series of runes and hieroglyphs on the scroll. The amount of information compressed on the scroll is too much for their mind to handle.
Only the eyes of Minato, Kushina, Mito, and a few Fuinjutsu nerds light up.
"Interesting! What a complex Fuinjutsu formation?" Mito mutters as she studies a small part of the fuinjutsu formation.
"This seems to be a teleportation formation?" Minato also recognizes a few spatial seals on the scroll.
Kushina also curiously studies the scroll.
"This Fuinjutsu formation… it's… it's above Grandmaster level. Is it a Sage-level Fuinjutsu formation?" She asks.
"No, it's not a Sage-level Fuinjutsu formation," Mito shakes her head.
"I have seen several ancient Sage-level Fuinjutsu formations in the Uzumaki clan treasury. I am afraid the complexity of this Fuinjutsu formation is even higher than that of a Sage formation!" Mito stares at the Fuinjutsu formation with fascination.
She turns towards Izuna.
"Also, I feel like this Fuinjutsu formation is incomplete."
"As expected of Lady Mito!" Izuna nods.
"Of course, Grandma was already a half-Sage Fuinjutsu expert." Kushina proudly puffs her chest. Then she turns to Izuna.
"So, what level is this Fuinjutsu formation?" Minato, Mito, Kushina, and other fuinjutsu experts curiously turn to Izuna for an answer.
"This is a God-level Fuinjutsu formation!" Izuna replies straightforwardly.
"God-level Fuinjutsu formation?" The fuinjutsu formation glance at each other in confusion.
Even Mito and Kushina are confused. Only Minato has a slight clue.
"How far apart is the Sage level and God level Fuinjutsu formation?" Kushina, unable to hold her curiosity, asks him.
"The peak of mortal skills in Fuinjutsu is at the sage level. A sage-level Fuinjutsu expert has already touched upon the rudimentary laws of the world and can draw on their power to change reality. However, he can't delve deeper into the true power of the cosmos." Izuna explains.
"Above a Sage is a Demi-God level Fuinjutsu expert. A Demi-God fuinjutsu expert can already use the power of the fundamental laws of the world to shape and manipulate reality. He can even meddle in the life, death, time, and space of the mortal world with his Fuinjutsu seals." Izuna continues.
'The good old 'Sage of Six Paths Hagoromo' has almost touched this level. He even created his own Demi-God level seal, the 'Six Paths Yin-Yang seal', to seal Kaguya, a Demi-God.'
"Grandmaster, Sage, Demi-god, God… does that mean?" Kushina turns to Izuna with surprise.
"That's right! After the Demi-God is the God-level Fuinjutsu seal. A God-level Fuinjutsu seal can freely interact with the chaotic laws of void and cosmos and is the pre-requisite to what we are about to do!" Izuna nods at her.
"So much to learn!" Kushina's lips pucker.
"And here I thought, being very close to Sage level is already an achievement. But now…" Kushina sighs and asks him.
"Izuna, are you already a God-level Fuinjutsu expert?"
"Well… technically, I am!" Izuna nods with slight hesitation.
'Before this, I was a Demi-god level Fuinjutsu expert. But with my ascension to godhood, I received a portion of memories from Ayaka's soul as an inheritance. So, I can create God-level Fuinjutsu formations, but my knowledge of this level is very shallow.'
Kushina ignores the hesitation in Izuna's eyes and continues to stare at the blueprint of the seal in fascination. While Izuna turns to Lady Mito.
"This Fuinjutsu formation is incomplete because it requires a powerful structure to support it."
Fwoosh…
Izuna takes out another massive scroll from his spatial pocket.
Bang…
The scroll lands on the ground with another loud thud.
Swish…
Izuna unfurls the scroll and lays it down on the ground. The rest of the non-Fuinjutsu users come closer to look.
A complex, intricate blueprint of a mega-structure is drawn on the scroll.
"This thing… it looks familiar!"
Someone murmurs after studying the design for a while.
"This looks like an arc gate and is similar to the one at Konoha's entrance." Naruto also glances at the blueprint and murmurs.
Hmm…
The other shinobis also change their perspective and take another look at the blueprint.
"Indeed! Now that I look closer, it's extremely similar to an arc gate."
The group raises their head and glances at Izuna for answers.
"Izuna-kun, is it really an arc gate?" Fugaku asks him after some slight hesitation.
"That's right! It's a gate!" Izuna nods.
"But it's not any simple gate. But it's a warp gate."
"A warp gate?" The unfamiliar yet familiar term captivates them.
"It's a massive mega-structure with the ability to bend space and traverse dimensions." Izuna throws a bunch of jargon, confusing them even further.
"In short, it's a door that allows us to travel to other worlds." Izuna helplessly explains it to them in simple words.
'I can finally build a warp gate, a fantasy of a sci-fi nerd in this technologically deficit world. This world doesn't have planes or other such technology, but they will have a warp gate soon.' Even Izuna feels flabbergasted.
'Though this warp gate is a bit different from the scientific creations. I found it in the ruins of a powerful ancient civilization. Unlike a regular warp gate with highly advanced technology, this gate uses Fuinjutsu to bend the laws of void and create a safe space passage between the two gates.'
Izuna looks at the excited expression of everyone.
'Though it will take a while to build this, given the current state of the world. By rough estimates, the gate would be ready in at least five years, give or take. I will bring a few people from 'Sanctuary' to complete the technical part. As for the Fuinjutsu inscription...' Izuna glances at the group of Fuinjutsu experts buzzing around the massive Fuinjutsu seal.
'Guess I got some free workers.'
Hmm...
"Speaking of which, I am forgetting something very important!"
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Chapter 648: 610. Madara’s Farewell Part-1
"Shit! I almost forgot about them."
Izuna quickly opens a Yomotsu Hirasaka portal. He drags out three bodies from the portal and places them on the ground.
"They are…"
The expression of Minato, Kushina, Tsunade, Sakumo, and other shinobis from Konoha turns gloomy at the sight.
"KAKASHI!"
Sakumo flickers in front of Kakashi and supports his body.
"GAI! OBITO!"
Tsunade, Kushina, and Minato also appear beside Gai and Obito and check the condition of their body.
"Don't touch Gai!" Izuna warns them.
Gai's entire body has turned ash gray and just a single touch of the others might dissipate him.
"GAI… HE?!"
"GAI SENSEI!"
Lee, Neji, and Tenten also surround Gai's body with tears in their eyes.
"This is the result of opening the Eight gate. Gai's body couldn't handle the immense chakra force and heat produced by the opening of the Eight gate and slowly burned to ashes." Izuna sighs.
"As for Obito! He…" Izuna turns to Kushina, casts a glance at Madara, and returns his gaze to Obito.
"He used the forbidden jutsu of the Rinnegan: Rinne Rebirth to revive Grandfather at the cost of his life. He didn't die immediately because of the remnant power of the Six Paths Sage Mode and Hashirama cells. But he over-drafted himself later to protect Kakashi and as a result…"
"KAKASHI!" Sakumo hugs Kakashi's lifeless body. A single drop of tear leaks from his eye.
The gruesome sight of Kakashi's body, with his missing left eye, a hole in his gut, and severed shoulder, sends a shudder down everyone's spine.
This sight freshens up the memories of countless deaths that just happened in the war. After averting the crisis, the joy of survival vanishes and is replaced by sorrow and grief at the loss of loved ones. For a moment, the entire atmosphere turns somber.
"Kakashi Sensei!" Naruto and Sasuke clench their fists.
For a moment, murder magnifies in the atmosphere and several cold gazes turn towards Madara, almost penetrating in his body.
Madara nods at Kasumi and slowly walks towards the group with Akira's support.
He is met with several cold, murderous gazes, but he does not flinch in front of them.
Madara arrives opposite the Allied Shinobi group and gestures for Akira to stop supporting him. Akira hesitates a bit, but under Madara's persistent gaze, he insists.
Bang…
Without Akira's support, Madara's frail body fell to its knees. He slowly raises his emaciated head and meets everyone's eyes.
"I know that an apology at this point won't warrant much. But I still want to make amends for my actions."
Madara grits his teeth and claps his hands.
HAAH…
Blood leaks from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
Madara makes a series of hand signs to initiate the Rinne-rebirth jutsu.
"Those hand signs, they are the same as Obito and Nagato!" Naruto recognizes the hand signs.
"Madara, does he want to resurrect everyone with Rinnegan's power?" The Edo Kages and other knowledgeable shinobis mutter.
"But this jutsu requires a large amount of chakra and vitality. And the current Madara… he… he…" Kushina's voice turns feeble at the end. But the meaning of her words is clear to others.
"RINNE REBIRTH JUTSU!"
Madara completes the hand signs and prepares to slam his palm on the ground to summon the Underworld Yama King to initiate the resurrection.
"There is a need to go to such lengths, Grandpa!"
However, at the last moment, a pair of hands stop Madara's palm; preventing him from completing the jutsu.
Madara slowly raises his head. His almost hollow eyes witness Izuna's warm smile. He notices the Rinne-Sharingan in Izuna's left eye and another unknown Dojutsu in his right eye. Izuna's right eye almost draws Madara's soul out of his body as he momentarily stares at it with fascination.
"Grandpa!" However, Izuna's voice snaps him out.
"Izu-Izuna, don't stop me?!" Madara shakes his head and insists on completing the jutsu.
"Reviving a few people at the cost of my worthless life is the least I could do to repent for my sins. Besides…" He slowly raises his head to meet Kasumi, Hashirama, and other Edo shinobi's gaze.
"My time and era is over! So, it's the least I can do. Now, I can't wait to reunite with your grandmother in the afterlife."
"Grandfather, don't be in such a hurry to say your farewell!"
Izuna produces a green healing orb, full of vitality, and infuses it into Madara's body. Madara's deteriorating body stabilizes and his condition returns to normal.
"Grandfather, I will resurrect the dead shinobis in your steed!" Izuna states.
"Izuna, you can't do that!"
Not just Madara, but Mei, Tsunade, Akira, Aiko, Kushina, Minato, and several other shinobis, including that of other nations' object to his demand.
"We can't let you sacrifice your life to resurrect others. Your life is more valuable than even the combined worth of all dead shinobis." Sakumo places down Kakashi's body with resignation and objects to Izuna's actions.
"Even though I hate to admit it, but White Fang is right! We can't let you sacrifice yourself to bring back the dead! You are our only source of information and the communication channel to other worlds. Your shoulders hold the fate of the entire world." The usual stubborn Onoki also objects to Izuna's actions.
"Yes, we object!"
Several voices of rejection echo, attempting to persuade Izuna to stop his foolish action.
"You guys!" Izuna was slightly touched by their action.
The support of the entire world almost brings him to tears, almost!
"Alright, drop the act!" Mei, Tsunade, and Ayaka pinch him at the same time.
Ayaka is aware of Izuna's power while Mei and Tsunade, having spent so much time with Izuna, are already familiar with his antiques and already sensed something amiss. They roll their eyes and scold him.
"Alright! Alright!"
Izuna raises his hands in surrender. He turns to others and sighs.
"Explaining everything is a hassle!"
Izuna turns to Gai, Obito, and Kakashi's body. The kaleidoscopic pattern in his right eye flicker with a hue and three soul orbs appear in his hand.
"These are the souls of the Gai, Obito, and Kakashi!"
He releases the souls and turns to their bodies.
"Reviving them in their current body will kill them again. So…"
Izuna releases a similar healing orb he used on Madara.
The healing orb enters their body and quickly regenerates their wound. The hole in Kakashi's gut recovers, his severed arm regenerates, and even his hollowed eye socket regrows an eye.
Similarly, under the effect of the healing orb, the ash around Gai's body slowly blows away, revealing a patch of skin. The process lasts a few seconds, revealing Gai's naked body.
"Ladies, you might want to look away." Izuna hurriedly shields the eyes of the woman close to him.
Kyah… Kyah…
However, a few Kunoichi from other nations scream and cover their eyes with their fingers. A few of them take a few sneak peeks from between their fingers, leaving Izuna and the others speechless.
Neji quickly takes action and throws a scroll from Tenten's collection to wrap Gai up.
"Now for Obito!"
Hmm…
Izuna frowns and turns to Obito's soul orb. After a few seconds,
"I see!"
He releases Obito's soul orb, and it flies away towards the sky, vanishing from everyone's view.
Obito's body slowly turns into dust and dissipates.
The souls of Gai and Kakashi enter their bodies, and soon they open their eyes.
"Obito!"
Kakashi opens his eyes and raises his towards the sky.
"What happened to Obito?" Kushina enquires while staring at her empty hands that held Obito's body a few seconds ago.
"Obito… he… he decided to return to the afterlife!" Kakashi closes his eyes.
"Sensei!"
"Lee!"
Lee and Gai hug each other shed a bucket of tears.
"This looks so disturbing while touching at the same time!" Other shinobis remark.
"Now for the other people!"
Izuna claps his palm.
SHIING…
A massive projection of Reigan appears in the sky, covering the moon.
"Life and Death Authority: Eye of Horus,"
A bright ray of light falls from the massive eye in the sky and shines upon the entire world. The ray of light resurrects several fallen shinobis who lost their lives in the Fourth Shinobi War. Even shinobis with utterly destroyed bodies are restored to their former conditions.
"This… this is incredible!"
The Kages and commander witness the entire process with an incredulous expression. Several ideas appear in their mind.
"Do you honestly think such a powerful technique comes with no cost?" Seiryū's sudden voice startles them.
"And you are…" The sudden appearance of a stranger causes them to raise their guard.
"I am from the 'Sanctuary'." Seiryū gives a short answer to avoid the hassle of explaining his identity.
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