After declining Yagura's enthusiastic invitation, Xuanhui and Pakura hurriedly set off on their journey home.
Of course, before heading home, Xuanhui still had to pick someone up from Orochimaru.
"Xuanhui, and little Pakura. So you two finally remembered to visit me..."
Orochimaru's snake-like eyes studied the pair, as though searching for something.
"Um... Lord Orochimaru, are you looking for something?"
"I'm looking for your child..."
Pakura shyly buried her face in Xuanhui's chest, while a pleasant smile appeared on his face.
"Teacher, didn't I tell you we weren't planning to have children for now?"
"To think you don't want children..."
Orochimaru stared resentfully at the two people who had no desire to bring new life into the world...
"All right, Teacher Orochimaru. I don't have time to fool around."
Xuanhui held out his hand, signaling for Orochimaru to hand her over.
"Honestly..."
Orochimaru bit his finger and swiftly formed hand seals.
"Summoning Technique: Impure World Reincarnation!"
A brand-new wooden coffin rose from underground.
"Who is this...?"
Xuanhui took two steps back with a puzzled Pakura, avoiding the rising dust.
"This is... Lady Mito Uzumaki of Konoha!"
The whites of Mito Uzumaki's eyes gradually returned, and life slowly returned to her gaze.
"Is this... the Shinobi World?"
She slowly raised her hands, looking at the clearly visible cracks on them.
"Impure World Reincarnation? Isn't this Tobirama's jutsu?"
"Lady Mito, long time no see!"
Orochimaru rested a hand against the coffin and greeted Mito Uzumaki.
"You're... Monkey's grandstudent! Orochimaru, was it?"
"Indeed I am!"
Xuanhui also stepped forward to greet Mito Uzumaki.
"Lady Mito, long time no see!"
Mito's gaze settled on Xuanhui, and her brows furrowed slightly.
"Are you Orochimaru's student... Xuanhui?"
"Yes."
Mito Uzumaki's beautiful eyes shifted, seeming somewhat puzzled.
"Lady Mito, are you wondering why I have