Gathering Sand Plan

This was actually Radiance Hidden Village's own ability; there was no need to discuss it with them.

But since they had formed the Celestial Organization, it needed to look like an organization. Shamu explained it to everyone.

"Hashirama's Wood Release needs no introduction. And with a little improvement to his combat strength, he will become a crucial force in our fight against the Otsutsuki Clan."

"Everyone knows Tobirama's research capabilities. With him here, our ninjutsu development will accelerate once more."

"Everyone has seen Uchiha Madara's resurrection."

"Madara was already extremely old before, but Obito and Black Zetsu used certain techniques to restore his youth."

"Orochimaru has already replicated that technology in full."

"In other words, our lifespans can be greatly extended from now on."

"If you still wish to continue contributing to the Shinobi World, you can even live a second life."

Everyone present had shining eyes, and countless gazes turned toward Ōnoki.

Ōnoki was already over eighty. He practically had one foot in the grave.

If he could live a second life, then regardless of anything else, he would at least be far more capable than people like his granddaughter Kurotsuchi.

Ōnoki had not expected that Konoha and Radiance Hidden Village had now begun interfering with matters such as reincarnation and resurrection.

Of everyone present, Ōnoki was the one who needed this most.

Although he had already lasted an exceptionally long time, who would want to die if they could keep living?

"Shamu, what price must be paid for resurrection now?"

Shamu raised one finger. "First, I need to clarify something. Even if we possess this technology, it does not mean we can live forever."

"Though we can transcend the limitations of the flesh, our minds will still decay."

"In other words, the soul will eventually grow old."

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