Orochimaru suddenly slammed a palm against the ground. In an instant, dozens of coffins rose from the earth, their lids opening one after another to reveal what lay inside.
A corpse lay inside each coffin. All had once been renowned figures in the shinobi world, whose strength had awed entire regions in life. Even the weakest had been an elite jonin.
Black Zetsu was well-informed and immediately understood Orochimaru's intentions. He said outright:
"Could this be Impure World Reincarnation!"
"Impure World Reincarnation?"
The members of the Akatsuki were all briefly taken aback. The term was utterly unfamiliar to them.
Kakuzu, however, knew this ninjutsu and said:
"Apparently, this was a ninjutsu developed by the Second Hokage. It can bring the dead back to life, but their movements are controlled by the caster!"
The expressions of the Akatsuki members changed dramatically. They did not want to be controlled like that by later generations after their deaths. Why had the Second Hokage developed such an evil ninjutsu?
Black Zetsu added:
"The advantages and disadvantages of this ninjutsu are very clear. The advantage is that the reincarnated are undying and indestructible. Even if they are pulverized, they can quickly regenerate, and they have unlimited chakra!"
At Black Zetsu's description, the Akatsuki members' expressions changed dramatically once more. Deidara even shouted:
"Undying and indestructible? Unlimited chakra? What's the point of even fighting this war? Just send a bunch of these reincarnated people out there. No matter how many ninja come at them, it'll be useless!"
Hidan also jumped out and shouted:
"That's what I've been saying! Immortality makes you invincible! You should all worship Lord Shinigami with me. I guarantee you'll be undying and indestructible!"
But no one paid Hidan any attention.
Black Zetsu continued:
"But supposedly, this ninjutsu is still incomplete. The reincarnated