The Asura of the Shinobi World Returns! A Resurrection Plan Changed Without Permission!

Orochimaru clapped softly.

"When wealth can no longer motivate the clan, power and longevity become the next goals."

"Everyone knows that with enough merit, they may receive the clan leader's guidance, or even have you personally help them grow stronger."

"No shinobi could refuse a reward like that."

"The clan doesn't need to force anyone to work."

"They'll compete to complete missions, research secret techniques, and expand their businesses."

"Under these rules, merit is worth more than any currency in the Shinobi World."

"It has practically become the Uchiha's own Heavenly Dao Currency."

After the Uchiha rose to the top of the Shinobi World, their greatest danger had never been external enemies alone.

Vast wealth, peaceful lives, and powerful protection could also wear away the clan's drive, little by little.

But once the Merit System appeared, the entire clan sprang back into action.

Temple disciples competed for missions.

Young clan members trained hard.

Outer Court members took the initiative to study commerce, medicine, and all manner of skills.

Everyone wanted to earn merit and exchange it for better techniques and resources.

Rather than slowing down after reaching the top of the Shinobi World, the Uchiha had become far more energetic than ever before.

Orochimaru looked at Ren and sighed quietly.

"The clan leader's true strength was never just his power."

"Keeping an entire clan driven to improve—that is the foundation of the Uchiha's enduring strength."

At the same time, in an ancient underground cavern far from Konoha...

Obito stood before a specially constructed altar.

For more than a year, he and Black Zetsu had searched every laboratory Orochimaru had left behind across the nations.

Together, they had reorganized all the records on the Jutsu Formula for Impure World Reincarnation, the selection of sacrifices, soul summoning, and control of consciousness.

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