Hearing the news, Uchiha Ying Yue felt a jolt in his heart.
He had never expected Senju Nawaki to die in this war.
Orochimaru's low voice followed immediately. "It was my fault. While we were carrying out a mission, Nawaki unfortunately fell into an enemy trap and was gravely wounded by an Explosive Tag... By the time I arrived, I could no longer save him..." His voice was filled with pain and self-reproach.
At that, Tsunade's grief turned to fury. She angrily demanded of Orochimaru, "I entrusted my only younger brother to you because I trusted you! But you took him on such a dangerous mission, and now he's dead!"
Orochimaru's heart grew heavier, filled with guilt over his inability to save his student.
He offered no defense, because he knew Tsunade's pain and anger were justified.
Nawaki's death had not only broken Tsunade's heart; it had also made Orochimaru realize just how fragile life was.
Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, Uchiha Ying Yue decisively spoke up to stop them. "Enough! This isn't the time to blame each other!" Ying Yue's voice was firm and steady, calming the agitated Tsunade and Orochimaru for the moment.
Uchiha Ying Yue took a deep breath, his tone carrying an unquestionable resolve. "Death isn't always irreversible. The process is difficult, but it's not impossible. I know of some forbidden jutsu in the Ninja World that can bring about the miracle of resurrection. I'll find a way to bring Senju Nawaki back."
Hope ignited in Tsunade's eyes. She clutched Ying Yue's hand and asked through her tears, "Is that true, Ying Yue?"
Uchiha Ying Yue nodded, his gaze resolute. "It is. Through my Shadow Curtain intelligence organization, I learned that Sunagakure has a forbidden jutsu called One's Own Life Reincarnation, which can bring