Chương 41: Chapter 40 : Resurrection is Really Possible?
In the instant the card materialized, Uzumaki Karin was guided by the Gold List. If she tore the card and visualized the person she wished to bring back, uttering their name, the resurrection ritual would commence.
However, a key stipulation was that the deceased's time of passing must not exceed three years from the moment the card was torn.
She acted as instructed, her thoughts consumed by the image of her mother's serene smile despite her trials.
A hexagram emerged on the ground before Uzumaki.
Viewed by countless spectators through the Gold List live broadcasting room, a woman with vibrant crimson hair, draped in a flowing white gown, possessing a graceful form and fair, delicate skin, materialized.
She was Uzumaki Nanako.
"Mother!"
At the sight of the familiar face and gentle eyes of Uzumaki Nanako, Karin's eyes welled up, and she flung herself into the woman's embrace, stifling her sobs.
That gown was etched in her memory—what Uzumaki Nanako had donned on the day of her own end, the day Uchiha Ran came to her rescue.
Karin had heard her mother recount that the resplendent white dress had been her grandmother's final gift, one she had been reluctant to wear.
"Darling, be at peace."
"Mom's back, and you won't be alone anymore!"
Uzumaki Nanako's voice was tender as she stroked Karin's back, affection shining in her eyes.
When she and Karin's father fled the hidden eddy village, she was already with child.
Seeking refuge in the Grass Ninja Village, they aspired to lead a secluded life.
Initially, things went well. Nanako established a medical clinic in Grass Ninja Village, and they settled into a semblance of normalcy. It was here that Karin was born, a beacon of stability.
However, when Karin was but three years old, Nanako revealed her healing abilities to rescue a gravely wounded Jōnin in Grass Ninja Village. Yet, her altruism led to her being exploited, transforming her into a tool rather than receiving gratitude.
Karin bore witness to her mother's suffering.
She had once despaired, but she persisted for her daughter's sake.
Until the appearance of Uchiha Ran.
"Mom, aren't you surprised by your resurrection at all?"
After her tears had subsided, Karin looked up suddenly, her eyes like rain-soaked pear blossoms.
Uzumaki Nanako remained remarkably composed, as if she had accepted all this already.
"Well, your mother was a Jōnin too, and she's been keeping an eye on the gold list in the afterlife." Uzumaki Nanako explained gently.
As an Uzumaki clan member, she possessed remarkable regenerative abilities, a talent truly unparalleled. Prior to joining the Grass Ninja Village, she had already attained Chūnin rank and her chakra reserves exceeded those of the average Jōnin—a prerequisite for her to perform healing bite.
Had she not concealed her prowess, she might have grown even stronger.
Following her exposure, she was subjected to "labor" daily, her strength passively burgeoning within, though she was powerless to wield it. Nonetheless, this did not signify a loss of her abilities.
Resurrected, her strength now at its zenith, every injury erased from her form.
"That's incredible, Mom!" Uzumaki Karin exclaimed, eyes wide with astonishment.
Originally, Karin had believed she was resurrecting her mother for her own sake alone.
Yet now, she realized it could be done for Uchiha Ran as well.
The best of both worlds—truly wondrous.
"Such a silly girl!"
Nanako's eyes brimmed with affection as she seemingly perceived her daughter's thoughts.
At twelve years old, her daughter had matured.
Thus concluded the live broadcast.
The entire ninja realm was awash in astonishment at Uzumaki Nanako's revival.
Resurrection was indeed possible.
And at the pinnacle of vitality, no less.
The rudimentary resurrection card had been unveiled, leaving one to speculate about intermediate and advanced iterations, or perhaps even more?
Excitement hung in the air.
...
On the elevated stage of Konoha Village's grand hall.
A spark gleamed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes as he turned to Uchiha Ran, stating, "Ran, with your Three Tomoe Sharingan, you're sure to make the list."
"If the opportunity to obtain a resurrection card arises, I, as your teacher, implore you to bring Asuma back. What do you say?"
Compared to Asuma, Sarutobi Hiruzen himself wished to resurrect Sarutobi Shinnosuke, though the latter had long passed, and Uchiha Ran might not secure the resurrection card.
A hushed breath flowed through the room as many eyes fixed on Uchiha Ran.
For who among them didn't yearn to bring back a loved one?
Nara Shikaku cast a sly glance at Sarutobi Hiruzen, praising the Third Hokage's insight.
All knew of the unspoken divide between Uchiha Ran and the revealed Uchiha surname, in the face of Sarutobi Hiruzen's appeal.
As a disciple of Sarutobi Hiruzen, Uchiha Ran couldn't publicly refuse.
And if he accepted, assuming the reward truly encompassed a resurrection card, it meant that his current gamble would prove fruitless, a boon to his adversaries.
"Fifth Hokage, what's your response?"
Nara Shikamaru turned his gaze to Uchiha Ran, observing the young man's still-smiling countenance. With a gentle push of the bridge of his glasses, Ran reached out to tousle Uzumaki Naruto's hair, grinning.
"Sensei, it seems you're a step behind."
"I hope by the time Uzumaki's revival is proven, others will have claims on the resurrection card."
Sensing Ran's intent, a sense of foreboding filled Sarutobi Hiruzen, and he inquired, "Who?"
"Naruto's mother, or the Fourth Hokage, Namikaze Minato!"
Ran's response set Uzumaki Naruto abuzz with excitement.
A near-applause rippled through Nara Shikaku.
This answer—absolutely masterful!
Uchiha Ran, truly astounding.
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