Today is a special day. Neji will revive those who died in this battle.
This news spread like wildfire throughout Konoha, shocking everyone.
Bringing back the dead was unthinkable, let alone so many at once.
Some were skeptical, some were excited, so they gathered at the Hokage building early in the morning, wanting to witness it themselves.
The weather was clear and sunny today. On the rooftop of Konoha's Hokage building, a group of people stood silently. Their status was incredibly high; the weakest among them had strength close to Kage level.
"Is it necessary to make such a grand occasion?" the Third Raikage said coldly, crossing his arms.
"You wouldn't understand. This is what you call style. Someone who gets struck by lightning all the time wouldn't get it," the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu, laughed heartily.
"Oh? Are you looking for a fight?" the Third Raikage narrowed his eyes, activating his Lightning Release Chakra Mode, appearing clad in a bright blue Lightning Release armor.
The people present rubbed their foreheads. Senju Tobirama, arms crossed, glanced at the two dismissively and said calmly, "Brother, you handle this."
"Ahaha, everyone, let's be harmonious. Harmony brings wealth," Hashirama scratched his head, acting as a peacemaker to de-escalate the situation.
"Tch." The Third Raikage and the Second Mizukage both turned away, saying no more.
Although Senju Hashirama looked foolish now, they dared not offend him.
They remembered when they were first resurrected. The Second Tsuchikage and the Second Mizukage were about to engage in an unfinished battle, but Senju Hashirama slapped them back to reality.
Neji ignored them and looked at Itachi and Sasuke, asking, "Are you ready?"
"Yes." Itachi nodded.
"Let's start," Sasuke said with his usual arrogance.
"Ah, then let's begin," Neji said, and then pressed his hands together.
"Hiss..."
Drip... drip...
This was the sound of blood dripping onto the ground and gasps of shock.
Upon opening their eyes, they saw that Itachi's eyes had been gouged out by Neji.
"Gulp..." Sasuke's heart leaped. He swallowed hard and asked with lingering fear, "Brother, does it hurt?"
Itachi smiled slightly. Locating Sasuke by his voice, he tapped his forehead and said, "Don't worry, it doesn't hurt."
"Really?" Sasuke was full of doubt. Normally, at a time like this, his brother would say something like, "My foolish brother, this is the last time I will lie to you."
But now... something is wrong! Something is very wrong!
Sasuke's scalp tingled, and he felt his heart was about to explode.
"Really, Sasuke, it doesn't hurt at all," Itachi reassured him.
However, Sasuke looked at Itachi's trembling body, his pale face, and the hint of a forced smile... Although his brother hadn't cried out loud, something felt off.
"Sasuke, it's your turn," Neji's lips curved into a very strange smile. He hadn't bullied Sasuke in a long time and his hands were itching for it. Today, he was going to have his fill.
He forcefully gouged them out.
"Gulp~" Sasuke suddenly felt a chill. He felt his eyes were no longer his own, and the pain was unbearable.
"Sasuke, you'll be okay, you'll be okay," Sasuke thought to himself. Then, he looked at Neji's face and shivered: "...I have something to do, maybe another day..."
"Come here."
Crack! Whoosh!
"Ahhhh!"
A heart-wrenching scream suddenly echoed through the Hokage building, chilling everyone to the bone.
It's here, the Uchiha's cry!
"I really don't understand what those Uchiha people were thinking," Neji muttered, looking at the two pairs of Mangekyo Sharingan in his hands. "Why kill each other for Eternal Mangekyo? Isn't swapping eyes with your brother more beneficial?"
It's a win-win situation.
He inexplicably felt that the Uchiha clan was a bit... showy.
Eternal Mangekyo was an evolved form beyond Mangekyo. The method of evolution was extremely demanding: one had to have awakened their own Mangekyo Sharingan, and then transplant another pair of Mangekyo Sharingan from a close Uchiha relative. However, the success rate was not very high.
But once successful, the side effects of the Mangekyo would be eliminated, and the ocular power would greatly increase.
However, the success rate was not an issue for Neji. At worst, he could just revive them all later.
Neji glanced at Sasuke, who had already collapsed on the ground and fainted from the pain. He once again showed a hint of disdain, but he truly enjoyed himself just now, finally getting a chance to teach Sasuke a lesson.
Soon, Tsunade and Shizune, along with a group of medical staff, entered a specially set up operating room to begin their surgery.
Neji and the others waited quietly outside.
The surgery was quick. Not long after, Tsunade and the others came out. The surgery was successful, with no major complications. However, they were advised to avoid light for the next three days to prevent irritating the optic nerves.
Looking at the bandaged brothers before him, Neji felt his power grow stronger.
Furthermore, Tsunade had also cured the illness that had been troubling Itachi.
Neji silently gave a thumbs up internally. As expected of the Medical Sage. By the way, what kind of illness did Itachi have? Neji was quite curious about that.
However, upon learning the cause of the illness, Neji looked at Itachi with sympathy and said, "Itachi, you're so frail."
His body was already very weak, and coupled with the backlash from the Sharingan, it was no wonder he kept spitting blood.
Itachi's face flushed red. He quickly pulled Sasuke's hand and retreated to the side, because the main event was about to begin.
Neji walked over to Nagato and looked at his eyes, asking, "Nagato, are you ready?"
Nagato chuckled, "This bit of pain isn't enough..."
"Ah!! Pain!!" Nagato raised his emaciated arm, covering his empty left eye socket, and suddenly cried out in pain.
"Can't you wait until I'm ready before doing this?!"
"I thought you already understood pain," Neji sighed slightly, looking at the yelping Nagato. "I didn't expect your understanding of pain to be so shallow."
"I..." Nagato was choked with anger and didn't want to speak anymore.
"Okay, okay, what are you going to do?" Konan asked softly, while the others also looked at Neji with confusion.
Even now, they didn't know how Neji planned to revive everyone.
Neji chuckled, turned his back to them, and gouged out his own eyeballs.
"Pain!" Neji took a deep breath. Fortunately, he was a perfect Sage Body and could withstand this kind of agony.
"What is he doing?"
Everyone saw Neji's body tremble slightly, and then he stopped in place, looking bewildered.
Just then, Neji formed hand seals, clasped them together, and shouted, "Outer Path — Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique!"
"No!" Konan shouted, rushing forward to pull Neji's hands apart, trying to stop him. But alas, it was too late...
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