Senju Hashirama: "I didn't get a resurrection item this time… what a pity."
Senju Tobirama: "Big Brother, do you want to go back and take a look?"
Senju Hashirama: "Uh… not really. I just suddenly want to eat something delicious…"
Fourth Raikage A: "Why didn't I get a reward?! I also chose 6! Why?! This is unfair—there's definitely something shady going on!"
Jiraiya: "Kakashi, didn't you say you regretted not having more Icha Icha Paradise? Why did you choose 6?"
Kakashi: "Sorry, Jiraiya-sama. I really do want to read the sequel… but my fingers were too fast—and had their own ideas."
Akimichi Chōza: "Kakashi, where are you? Are you really alive again?"
Tsunade: "Kakashi, say something! Where are you?!"
Might Guy: "Kakashi! You're finally alive again! My youth is no longer lonely! Waaaah!"
Tsunade: "Guy, have you seen Kakashi?"
Might Guy: "No…"
Tsunade: "Then why are you crying?!"
Might Guy: "I'm overwhelmed with emotion—I can't help it, Tsunade-sama!"
In a forest—
Several deer stared wide-eyed at the figure that had suddenly appeared.
"Hahaha! I'm finally back! Where's that brat? Come out! This time, I'll definitely offer you as a sacrifice to Lord Jashin!"
"I'm waiting for you in some deer-filled forest!"
"You deer—still staring at me?! Once I can move freely, I'll slaughter all of you!"
Hidan, dressed in tattered clothes, threw his head back and shouted arrogantly.
He had been buried deep underground, never seeing daylight.
Every single day, he could feel countless deer trampling above his head.
He couldn't even sleep—it had been absolute misery!
Although his body was still restricted now, he could make small movements—but he felt it wouldn't last long.
Taking advantage of the moment, he checked himself over.
He discovered that not only was his neck perfectly reattached—
Every part of his body that had once been blown apart was completely restored!
Even more, his body felt more agile than before!
Overjoyed, he chuckled to himself.
Shikamaru: "I already understand your abilities. Even if we fight a hundred times, you'll still be blown to pieces by me."
The shinobi of Konoha weren't just watching Naruto grow—
They were growing too.
Shikamaru now spoke with confidence.
Hidan: "Brat! I'll sacrifice you to Lord Jashin one day! You'll see how powerful I am! Hahahaha!"
At the same time, he stared intently at the mysterious viewing chatroom.
This thing was simply too powerful!
Just by answering one question correctly, he had returned to the light.
If there were a few more rounds…
If he gained more power…
With continuous sacrifices—
Lord Jashin would surely be pleased!
Hidan muttered to himself:
"Lord Jashin, it's my fault I haven't made sacrifices lately. Please forgive me—but it won't be long before I offer you plenty!"
At the center of Konoha's ruins—
Naruto, Tsunade, and Pain stood facing each other from opposite sides.
Suddenly, two beams of white light descended.
When everyone regained their vision—
They saw Kakashi standing beside Tsunade!
Tsunade: "Kakashi… you're really alive?!"
Naruto: "Kakashi-sensei! It's so good you're back!"
All around the ruins, countless Konoha shinobi couldn't help but choke up at the sight.
Especially Guy—upon hearing the news, tears streamed uncontrollably down his face.
Kakashi was an elite of Konoha!
His revival meant a powerful reinforcement for their side.
"Ah… I'm alive again. Thank you for your concern, Hokage-sama. Naruto—you've changed a lot."
Kakashi felt his body, then looked at Tsunade and Naruto, filled with emotion.
He had truly come back to life.
It felt like a strange and wondrous journey.
Facing Pain once more—
His confidence had grown.
Nagato looked at Kakashi from afar, frowning slightly.
"Although Kakashi only has one Sharingan, that single eye is already troublesome."
"Combined with his exceptional tactical planning and analytical ability… he's not easy to deal with."
"But before my absolute power, it's merely a matter of wasting a bit more time."
"Hahaha… so this is what Konoha looks like after being destroyed. Truly heartbreaking."
Orochimaru stood on the empty ground between Naruto and Pain, glancing around as he spoke in a hoarse voice.
Though he said "heartbreaking," his tone was filled with schadenfreude.
Tsunade: "Orochimaru! The village is already like this—I hope you won't do anything further to betray Konoha!"
Orochimaru extended his long tongue, licking the corner of his lips as he chuckled and turned toward Pain.
"Konoha can only be destroyed by me. If anyone else wants to do it, they should at least inform me first."
Nagato: "Orochimaru, even if you've escaped the Totsuka Blade's seal, your hands still cannot form hand seals. Right now, you pose no threat at all."
"And since you abandoned the organization, you are a target that must be eliminated."
"Hahaha! There are plenty of people who want to kill me—yet I'm still alive and well," Orochimaru said with a sinister smile.
"Your ideals don't align with mine. 'Peace through fear'—even if achieved, it won't last. I prefer immortality. I don't have time to concern myself with your battles… so I remain neutral."
Black Zetsu spoke in a low, hoarse voice from a dark cave, half his body emerging from the ground.
"This isn't looking good, Obito. Once the restrictions are lifted, you may need to step in."
"Hmph. Orochimaru staying neutral, plus one more Kakashi—it won't matter. You know Pain's strength," Obito replied coldly.
"I know his strength. But at this rate… what if Senju Hashirama, Senju Tobirama, Minato Namikaze, and Hiruzen Sarutobi are all revived?"
Black Zetsu's voice was chilling.
"Minato…?" Obito frowned.
His former teacher.
The Yellow Flash.
The Fourth Hokage who once thwarted his plan to destroy Konoha.
If Minato were revived—
Then everything would become uncertain.
Not to mention Senju Hashirama, the God of Shinobi…
Or Tobirama, the master of countless jutsu.
Obito pondered deeply, staring at the massive screen in the sky.
This was only the result of answering one question correctly—
And the situation had already begun to shift.
If this continued—
It would become complete chaos.
As the three received their rewards—
The red screen in the sky fully activated.