The next day, after the Kotoamatsukami ocular power had recovered, Naruto once again arrived at the base of the Amegakure tower, ready to unravel the bandages of the Edo Tensei resurrected individuals.
Perhaps due to the dramatic events of the previous day, even more people gathered to watch today, including Kakuzu, who set aside his busy schedule to witness the spectacle.
As Naruto hesitated over which one to unravel first, Suigetsu approached, "I've been curious since yesterday. These bandages seem too small. Could there be a child inside?"
"Oh~ Now that you mention it, it is rather strange. Let's start with this one then~"
Naruto raised his hand, and the bandage floated up. The sealing tag was removed, revealing a short, bald old monk who landed in front of everyone, scratching his head.
The crowd was momentarily speechless.
Naruto stepped forward and asked, "May I ask who you are?"
The old monk replied courteously, "I am Chūjaku, a monk from the Fire Temple."
Upon hearing "Fire Temple," Kakuzu immediately showed interest, "What's your relation to Chiriku of the Twelve Guardian Ninja?"
Chūjaku surprised everyone with his response, "Chiriku is my disciple!"
Naruto was intrigued, "So you must be quite skilled then?"
Chūjaku waved his hand dismissively, "No, no, I'm Chiriku's teacher in scholarly matters. I don't know any ninjutsu~!"
Hearing this, the crowd's interest waned.
Naruto thought to himself: It seems that Kabuto'sEdo Tensei occasionally results in such failures. But for Kabuto, it was a painstaking effort to find them~ Discarding them would be a waste; at least they can serve as an immortal punching bag.
Naruto was quite open-minded, "How about this, Master Chūjaku? I can send you back to the Pure Land. What do you think?"
Chūjaku clasped his hands together, holding his prayer beads, and spoke compassionately, "The sins of all beings are many. Since my soul has been summoned back to this world, it must be for an unfinished mission, which is to spread the Dharma to all beings."
Naruto felt a bit troubled, "There's no temple in Amegakure. Building one would require manpower and resources, and Kakuzu might not agree, right?"
But Naruto underestimated Kakuzu's obsession with money.
Kakuzu looked far ahead, "If you become the head of a temple, how much donation money can you collect in a year?"
"Well..." Chūjaku stepped forward, gesturing in Kakuzu's palm, "About this much~ If it's up to the Fire Temple's standards, it would take about three years to recoup the costs~"
Kakuzu stared down at him, "Are you serious?"
Chūjaku replied, "A monk does not lie!"
Kakuzu nodded, "Alright, Leader, let's keep this one!"
Naruto said, "Since Kakuzu has spoken, I have no objections~ But just to ask, Master Chūjaku, besides chanting and praying, do you have any other skills?"
"I'm a monk; monks are best at breaking seals~ Like this~"
Without further ado, Chūjaku threw his prayer beads!
Pop!
The beads landed on the sealing tag in the middle of another set of bandages. With Chūjaku raising two fingers and chanting, after a series of actions, the seal was broken!
"Wow, not bad!" The crowd couldn't help but cheer.
With the seal lifted, a powerful chakra presence emerged, and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa broke free!
The Third Raikage had already been defeated by Naruto, his soul taken away. The Gold and Silver Brothers were also subdued by Naruto. The Akatsuki members were captured by Naruto. The Second Tsuchikage was defeated by Madara, and the Second Mizukage's soul passed on. Hanzō was defeated by Konan and passed on. The Edo Tensei resurrected from Konoha were kept by Konoha!
Counting them, the Fourth Kazekage Rasa was the strongest among the remaining Edo Tensei resurrected!
Naruto chuckled, "Master Chūjaku, you have quite the luck~!"
Chūjaku clasped his hands together, "Buddha is merciful."
Whoosh!
Immediately, Chūjaku was buried by the gold dust extracted and gathered from the ground by Rasa!
The gold dust hidden deep within the earth was instantly refined and brought forth.
"Gold Dust Magnet Release, impressive!" This comment came from Kakuzu!
Rasa crossed his arms before his chest, his dark pupils first locking onto Orochimaru, exuding a murderous aura!
Orochimaru laughed casually, "Fourth Kazekage, it's been three years since the Chūnin Exams in Konoha~!"
Hiss!!
Rasa's black eye circles appeared, a sign of his Gold Dust Magnet Release at full power!!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!
The surging gold dust rose from the ground!!!
Kakuzu's dark green pupils trembled, "Ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh, ugh!!!!"
Rasa's expression was stern as he waved his hand.
Magnet Release: Gold Dust Imperial Funeral!!
Whoosh!!
The waves of gold dust crashed down, targeting Orochimaru but enveloping everyone!
Yet no one dodged, for in front of them stood the world's safest barrier, Naruto Uzumaki!
Naruto removed his black gloves, revealing the Rinnegan in his palm, facing the falling gold [Note: It can be used without removing the gloves, but removing them adds to the ritual]!
Shinra Tensei!
Pop!
The directional repulsive force dispersed the gold dust!
Rasa's gaze sharpened as he looked deeply at Naruto.
Naruto calmly said, "You're Gaara's father, right? My name is Naruto Uzumaki, a friend of Gaara, the current Kazekage!"
Whoosh!
Rasa's pupils contracted, "What did you say!? That Gaara became Kazekage, and you said friend, he made friends, how is that possible!?"
At this moment, Granny Chiyo laughed, "It's true, Rasa. That child has now gained the love of Sunagakure. His virtues are renowned throughout the ninja world, especially this Naruto Uzumaki here, who risked his life to save Gaara when he was captured by the Akatsuki and lost Shukaku!"
Rasa was surprised, "Granny Chiyo, you said Gaara lost Shukaku? Then how did he survive?"
Sasori of the Red Sand said, "This foolish old lady used a reincarnation jutsu to save that Kazekage kid's life, sacrificing her own."
Rasa was shocked again, "Granny Chiyo, you actually did such a thing!?"
Granny Chiyo shook her head, "You shouldn't have said that, Sasori."
Ignoring even Orochimaru, his enemy, Rasa was deeply moved, "I never thought to understand Gaara's thoughts, only seeing him as a tool, giving him no fatherly love. Yet he overcame his inner hatred, achieving so much and being cherished by many. I, I..."
Kakuzu urgently said to Naruto, "Something's not right!! Use your Kotoamatsukami quickly. If he breaks free from the Edo Tensei, we're in big trouble!!"
Naruto calmly replied, "Hold on, let's wait a bit longer."
After all, Rasa is Gaara's father. If possible, Naruto wanted to preserve the use of Kotoamatsukami.
Rasa looked up and asked Naruto, "Is Gaara here?"
Naruto answered honestly, "This is Amegakure. Gaara is stationed in Sunagakure. Without urgent matters, he can't leave."
Rasa lowered his gaze, "I see... He probably doesn't want to see me, his father."
Naruto spoke earnestly, "That's not true. To be honest, Gaara's biggest regret is not being able to have a heart-to-heart with you, to live in harmony."
Rasa's gaze quivered.
Naruto continued logically, "So, please stay. One day, I'll arrange for you two to meet. Besides, Lord Rasa, you died young, surely with many unfulfilled wishes?"
Rasa pondered, "You've tamed even Orochimaru and Sasori, and it seems Granny Chiyo is willing to stay by your side, indicating your capability. However, I have a question."
Naruto smiled, "Feel free to ask."
Rasa raised his eyes, his gaze sharp, "Granny Chiyo said Gaara was captured by the Akatsuki and lost Shukaku. Then why are most of you, including you, wearing Akatsuki robes? Don't think I died early and never dealt with the Akatsuki~?"
Whoosh!
The atmosphere plummeted from boiling to freezing.
This is really hard to explain...
Naruto shrugged helplessly, hiss! His Sharingan appeared, ready to use Kotoamatsukami.
But just as things were about to take the worst turn, Rasa suddenly said, "So, please tell me the twists and turns when necessary. Until then, I'll wait patiently."
Hiss!
The Sharingan faded, and Naruto beamed, "Of course, I represent Amegakure in welcoming you, Lord Rasa!"
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