Resurrection

Nawaki could be considered to have turned misfortune into blessing, as it also cured some of its hidden ailments.

Just then, Jiraiya's voice came.

"This... this is... healed?"

Jiraiya looked as if he had seen a ghost.

"Well, I guess you could say it's cured? Basically, all the damaged organs have been replaced with new ones. Since they grew from your own body, there's no rejection reaction. Jiraiya- senpai, would you like to give it a try? Some of the more private parts can also be replaced, you know?"

Upon hearing Eiji's words, Jiraiya immediately took a step back and shook his head.

He had no intention of updating his private parts, but if he ever needed to in the future, he wouldn't mind enduring the humiliation and asking Eiji for help.

"Truly superb Medical Ninjutsu, no, it can no longer be called Medical Ninjutsu." Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with a thirst for knowledge. "This is an even more sophisticated recovery method, without a single flaw to be seen. You are indeed excellent, Eiji- kun."

Orochimaru was extremely satisfied with Eiji's performance. Ever since Eiji had demonstrated his resurrection to him, he had become particularly keen on finding ways to survive. After this war, he wanted to find an opportunity to talk to Eiji about this topic.

If only Eiji were my disciple. It's better not to let that reckless idiot Nawaki become Ninja.

With the titles of grandson of the God of Shinobi and brother of Princess Tsunade, he's guaranteed a peaceful and stable life, if not one of wealth and luxury.

He certainly didn't want to see Nawaki die on the spot while performing a stunt involving stepping on Explosive Tag.

Hearing Orochimaru say this, Eiji was quite satisfied. After all, Orochimaru was an expert in the field of biology, and it was very rare to receive his praise.

"Hmm, this came at the cost of not being able to eat Kikufuku for ten years, you know--"

Before Eiji could finish speaking, Tsunade grabbed him tightly, interrupting him.

"Thank you... Eiji... I'm truly grateful..."

To be honest, it wasn't a pleasant feeling to hug Tsunade while she was wearing that stiff breastplate, but since Tsunade was currently emotionally agitated, Eiji decided to hold on until Nawaki regained his senses.

However, he planned to repay this pain to Nawaki tenfold once he woke up!

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"Uh... where am I...?"

It was so bright that when Nawaki opened his eyes, he saw the glaring light shining into them, forcing him to squint.

"Oh, you've finally woken up, lost traveler."

"What?"

That voice sounds so familiar, it's a bit like Eiji, but that's not what Nawaki is concerned about right now.

"Shouldn't I be dead?"

Nawaki's memories gradually became clearer. At that time, he followed his teacher Orochimaru to the battlefield to fight against the Ninja of Sunagakure.

In his excitement, he rushed out before the teacher, seemingly stepping on Explosive Tag. An explosion ensued, and he lost consciousness.

"Yes, you are indeed dead."

"What?"

The person in front of me became clearer. He was wearing a white coat, a stethoscope, and round-framed black sunglasses perched on his nose. He had smooth white hair and a mocking smile on his lips.

He flipped open his dark sunglasses, revealing strikingly beautiful, deep blue eyes. "Welcome to Hell, newcomer. You can call me— Black Jack."

"Hell!? You're Eiji, right? How could there be Eiji in Hell?! You were lying to me, you bastard!"

"Hmm? It really is Hell. Who said the battlefield isn't Hell?" Eiji spread his hands, a forced smile on his face. "I went through a lot of trouble to piece your body back together, so you'd better thank me properly, or at least with money."

"Piece together, assemble...?"

Nawaki swallowed hard.

"Oh, right, I can't find your thing." Eiji sighed, then patted Nawaki on the shoulder with a look of sympathy. "So congratulations, you're a girl now."

"No ahhhhhhhhhhh--!"

Nawaki sharp cry came from inside the Medical Tent.

Jiraiya he watched Nawaki and Eiji interact. He covered the upper half of his face, looking speechless.

How did the Child of Prophecy become like this? Although it's not exactly a sign of turning bad, I still feel that being teased like this would leave a serious psychological scar on the person.

Orochimaru watched with amusement, feeling that he understood Eiji more and more. In fact, he sometimes wanted to mess with Jiraiya like that too.

Tsunade could no longer contain her emotions. She rushed forward and grabbed Nawaki, and hugged him tightly!

"Huh! What's going on... Tsunade- nee?"

Nawaki, who was being held tightly, was initially excited and wanted to say something, but she quickly realized something was wrong—why was the hug getting tighter and tighter!?

"Wait, wait a minute, I'm being strangled, I need to breathe..."

After that, Nawaki was held tightly by Tsunade for half an hour, until Nawaki finally couldn't hold on and fainted.

Eiji was completely out of options this time. The Reverse Cursed Technique could only heal the physical body, and he was helpless when Nawaki fainted under these circumstances.

However, after Tsunade calmed down from her initial agitation, she was replaced by anger.

That's only natural. Nobody wants to see their younger brother rampaging across the battlefield, only to step on Explosive Tag and be blown to bits. That news would become a laughingstock if it got back to Konoha.

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Orochimaru then approached Eiji, stating that he hoped to obtain some useful information from him.

"Is Orochimaru- senpai interested in Reverse Cursed Technique?"

"I am very interested. Please enlighten me, Eiji."

Orochimaru's eyes revealed a thirst for knowledge. He really liked Eiji's cooperative attitude, which saved him a lot of trouble. Perhaps he should find a way to repay Eiji.

Also, he really wished Eiji could become his disciple; he really wanted one.

"Hmm... this is troublesome." Eiji crossed his arms, his tone troubled. "This technique requires a special kind of power to use."

"Is it Cursed Energy?"

"Oh? Senior, you know about this?"

"Eiji mentioned it inadvertently when he was fighting the Raikage."

As expected of Orochimaru, he was able to grasp the key points very well.

"So-called Cursed Energy is the primal energy generated by negative emotions. When humans are angry or furious, they generate negative emotions, which is Negative Energy is the key to Jujutsu."

Orochimaru pondered for a moment and said, "But can emotions truly be transformed into power?"

"At least that's how I did it. It would probably be very difficult for Orochimaru- senpai to do it."

Orochimaru looked regretful, then continued, "How does Eiji- kun view life?"

"Didn't we ask this question before? My goal is to live as long as possible and not die. I don't want a short life to be beautiful; longevity and eternity are what's truly wonderful."

"What if one resorts to any means necessary in the pursuit of immortality?"

Oh, is Orochimaru trying to transplant Hashirama Cells?

However, that's how it should be. Without Hashirama Cells, Orochimaru might not be able to freely spit out snakes, people, and swords.

"Try to do your best to have a clear conscience. This path is not easy to walk, but you still have to be careful about boundaries. Once you go too far, there's no going back, senior."

Just a reminder: even when conducting experiments, don't harm the people in your own Village. Otherwise, the Third Hokage probably won't care.

"Is that so? I've learned a lot. Thank you very much this time, after all, Nawaki is a disciple I value highly."