After leaving that glacial region, everyone felt a wave of scorching heat. The transition was like going from ice to fire, making them deeply uncomfortable.
Naruto quickly took out a scroll and released its seal. The five White Zetsu he had captured dropped to the ground, tightly bound and struggling with thuds.
"Naruto, you bastard..."
"No, Naruto, you'll die a horrible death..."
Tobirama Senju asked in confusion, "Why are there five now? Did you collect more...?"
Naruto nodded. "I was worried there wouldn't be enough, so I collected a few extra. After reviving Awen, I'll leave the rest to you, Second Hokage."
"Sounds good..."
Tobirama Senju revealed a sinister smile that made the White Zetsu tremble. "There's been a major breakthrough in artificial limb technology lately. We happen to have a few more White Zetsu now. That Uchiha Sasuke too—he kills them too quickly. He never thinks to leave a few behind."
"Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu!"
Naruto grabbed one White Zetsu and formed hand seals. Ash-like paper wrapped around it as it screamed. A brand-new black-haired young man took shape, dressed in a black ceremonial robe over red fishnet underclothes. He had a handsome face and an aura as lifeless as death itself.
"Haa..."
Seeing that he had truly brought Awen back with the Impure World Reincarnation, Naruto let out a sigh of relief.
"That's great. Everyone, wait a moment. I'll wake Awen up right away."
After Naruto inserted the kunai talisman, Awen's dust-like Impure World Reincarnation body regained color. His eyes opened, releasing an icy, biting chill.
The reincarnated Awen looked around, moved his limbs, then turned his gaze toward Madara Uchiha, Tobirama Senju, Naruto, and Uchiha Hikari.
"Impure World Reincarnation... You're Naruto?" Awen asked tentatively.
Naruto smiled and held out his hand. "It's me. That's great, Awen. Although