Activating the forbidden technique, One's Own Life Reincarnation, Granny Chiyo poured all her life force into Naruto Uzumaki!
The blue motes faded from the back of Granny Chiyo's withered hands, yet Naruto still showed no sign of reviving.
"Is this child's life force so strong that the threshold for reviving him is higher too? There's nothing for it, then. I'd hoped to return to my roots and have Sasori take me back to my old home in Sunagakure for burial. It seems even that won't be possible..."
Granny Chiyo murmured and formed one more seal.
One's Own Life Reincarnation: Nirvana!
Whoosh! Chiyo's form turned ethereal, dissolving into drifting motes of light that flowed into Naruto's body. The health bar that signified new life finally reappeared above his head.
"With this... my final mission is complete. I can leave in peace."
Chiyo's body vanished completely... only a mechanical arm used for the Puppet Technique fell to the ground.
Naruto opened his eyes. His soul had witnessed everything within the scenario.
"..." Turning his head to look at the mechanical arm before him, Naruto's expression darkened with grief.
"Naruto-kun..." Hinata's eyes held mixed emotions, her joy unable to conceal her sorrow.
Yu said somberly, "Naruto, using Rinne Rebirth requires someone to die. That doesn't count toward the three revival slots, but Granny Chiyo paid that price for you..."
"Yeah, I understand. So no matter what happens, I'll protect everyone. I won't let Granny's final effort go to waste!"
Naruto rose resolutely, his life force rapidly recovering. In just a few seconds, his health was already full.
Kuangshi seethed with resentment. "That blond brat...!!"
Hun Shi was cold as ice. "It no longer matters. This will all be over soon!"
Hum! The eyes of Manifest World Soul's shikigami lit up... the battle entered