"If we replaced the Impure World bodies made from corpses with cloned bodies that perfectly matched the souls of the deceased, could we create a ninjutsu that truly resurrected the dead?"
Nawaki's words were like a bomb, setting off towering waves in everyone's hearts.
Kakashi and Yamato finally understood the elusive thought that had been lurking in their minds all along.
Kakashi touched his Sharingan, Obito's face surfacing in his mind.
Yamato could not help recalling the little girl from years ago who had looked so much like Rin.
Even Sarutobi's eyes filled with deep nostalgia and hope.
"Resurrection..." Orochimaru said with a complicated look in his eyes. "Legend has it that the Sage of Six Paths could bring the dead back to life. I imagine the principle behind it was nothing more than this.
Come to think of it, I haven't visited my parents' graves in a very long time."
Looking at Sarutobi's complicated expression, Nawaki said sentimentally, "Who in this world doesn't have bonds they cannot let go of?
To be honest, if I could, I would resurrect Mother, Grandmother, and... Hikari at once!
I'm sure you have someone you wish to resurrect as well, Teacher Sarutobi."
Sarutobi sighed. "There are many unavoidable regrets in life. Naturally, I am no exception.
Nawaki, I understand how you feel.
But birth, aging, sickness, and death are the laws of nature. Some things cannot be forced.
Your ideas sound wonderful, but they are far too shocking for the world to accept easily.
Cloning alone would trigger a whole series of social and ethical issues, let alone resurrecting the dead!"
Sarutobi's advice made Nawaki's eyes light up. He then said, "Your words show that you already accept my viewpoint, Teacher. You're merely concerned about worldly issues, aren't you?
I believe those concerns