Chapter 258 Before the war

"Resurrection? I've been standing in front of you for so long, and you still ask me this kind of question." Orochimaru expressed confusion about the question he just heard.

It was really strange that after the meeting, instead of rushing back to Konoha to prepare for the war, they called him to the top floor alone to discuss the philosophy of life.

Luo Yi looked at the Uchiha brothers on the beach from afar and sighed, "I'm a little curious, are you the old Orochimaru standing here, or are you just another person who inherited his memory and thinks you are Orochimaru?"

"Good question." After hearing the detailed description, Orochimaru also became interested. "In fact, many years ago, I thought about whether I would still be myself after reincarnation."

It is said that the brain is the carrier of memory and soul. After "Reincarnation", the brain is replaced by someone else's. Does that mean that "Orochimaru" is dead?

To the outside world and others, Orochimaru is still Orochimaru, but to himself...

"In fact, my thought on this issue back then was that as long as my memories, personality, and ideas still exist, it doesn't matter whether I'm dead or not." Orochimaru smiled subtly, "It's strange, isn't it? I developed the reincarnation ninjutsu out of fear of death, but after I was reincarnated, I gradually became more open-minded."

"That's called 'lost', not 'let go'. The current Zabuza, or perhaps you in the near future, can be said to have let go." Luo Yi rolled his eyes at him.

"Hehe... You are strong, so everything you said is right." Orochimaru didn't care about these definitions, and his eyes followed to the seashore, "You asked this question because of the child, right?"

Luo Yi did not deny it.

As expected and reasonable, Sasuke, who had been out of contact for more than two months, changed his goal from "revenge" to "resurrection".

There is only one word difference, but the difficulty level varies greatly.

"Do you believe in souls?" Orochimaru guessed it was almost right, and then suddenly asked.

"Maybe." Luo Yi was noncommittal. "How can you, a self-proclaimed scientist, believe this?"

"Why don't you believe it? If there is no soul, who do you think will be reincarnated by the Impure World Reincarnation?" Orochimaru couldn't help laughing.

The "soul" is not a material existence, but it can serve as a carrier of memory, along with that person's emotions.

"You mean, a reincarnated person is either a copy of his or her memory and personality, or a continuation of his or her original consciousness?" Although Luo Yi said this himself, this conclusion that goes against existing scientific axioms is difficult to accept.

"You have to know that the original intention of developing the Impure World Reincarnation technique was to create immortal death-defying soldiers. Summoning souls together is a side effect that is not conducive to death-defying. If copying memories is an extra effort, why bother to develop a spell to eliminate personality?"

It’s so confusing! But the logic makes sense!

"It's actually a real resurrection..." The question that has troubled Luo Yi for a long time was finally answered, although the answer was a bit unbelievable.

"I promised Tsunade that I would 'resurrect' Nawaki and Dan, but I didn't lie to her." Orochimaru is bad in every way, but the good thing is that he never lies.

"The soul has been resurrected, but the body is still a zombie. What's the use? Hiss..." Luo Yi complained harshly, then took a breath of cold air.

If I remember correctly, Orochimaru once hinted to Tsunade to use Jiraiya and Naruto as sacrifices for the reincarnation of Dan and Nawaki. What if... If what happens, wouldn't Dan actually be using Jiraiya's body!

Oh my god, is this a new type of ntr?

Thinking of this, Luo Yi's scalp tingled and he couldn't help scratching his head.

"What's that look in your eyes? Are you thinking about something terrible?" A bead of sweat broke out on Orochimaru's temple.

"No, I just think that you are at least ten years ahead of the industry in terms of perversion." Luo Yi gave a thumbs up.

In some very wild history, there were rumors of a love triangle among the three ninjas of Konoha. In fact, Orochimaru's attitude towards Tsunade should be the best among all women...

"I don't know why, but now I kind of want to fight you to the death." Orochimaru's vertical pupils suddenly became sharper.

"Ahem... Master, don't be like this." Luo Yi shook his head. "Another thing, about the body you are using now, have you figured out anything?"

Business was important, so Orochimaru certainly had no time to continue joking. Even though he had only been reincarnated for a few hours, he had already mastered the characteristics of this body.

And he told her frankly without reservation, "Ten years ago, I was curious about Zetsu's body. Now that I've been reincarnated into it... Let's put it this way, it's not like an animal, nor a plant, but more like a special existence of fungi."

Could it be that the Otsutsuki sacred tree is essentially a giant mushroom?

Hmm...that's true. Compared to "producer" plants that provide energy, the sacred tree is indeed more like a "heterotrophic organism" that absorbs nutrients from the outside world.

"No wonder all White Zetsu look the same."

Although it is a life that was born from the "human cocoon" wrapped in the sacred tree thousands of years ago, it has nothing to do with humans. It is just a mycelium monster with a humanoid appearance.

"As for the White Zetsu that I am occupying now, it underwent cellular transformation and was endowed with some of the abilities of the first Hokage. It has strong vitality." Orochimaru was not unfamiliar with Hashirama's cells and chakra.

After all, he spent his childhood and youth with his granddaughter.

Then again, since the goal from the beginning was to gain a long life, why didn't he attack Tsunade, but instead went after Itachi instead?

Orochimaru didn't say anything, and Luo Yi didn't guess.

"It's almost time to set off." Danzo's voice came from behind, "If we leave Konoha for too long, our safety there won't be guaranteed."

Hanabi followed beside him, nominally as a guard but actually as a monitor.

"Don't worry, the battlefield is not in Konoha. Uh... I mean Naruto is not in the village, and Konoha is no longer worth destroying."

It would be fine if there was no explanation, but forcing an explanation would become a hellish joke. The now ruined Konoha Village cannot be turned into an even more tragic ruin.

"By the way, were the First and Second Hokage who destroyed Konoha the two that I reincarnated?" Orochimaru asked with a smile.

"Well, Kabuto inherited your ninjutsu, along with the control over your reincarnated body." Luo Yi felt that he also had some responsibility in it.

If we had realized earlier that these two remote controls were time bombs in the hands of the enemy, we would never have placed them in the basement of the Hokage's office, in the very center of the village.

"In a sense, my wish to 'destroy Konoha' has been fulfilled, but I can't be happy at all." The only trace of smile on Orochimaru's face disappeared instantly, and he even bit his teeth unconsciously.

"Are you regretting or feeling lucky that you failed to kill Hiruzen Sensei back then?" Luo Yi added.

"Hmph," Orochimaru did not answer and changed the subject, "I'm going to find Kabuto and take back everything that belongs to me. If I have other ideas by then, let's have another battle... Junior Brother."

"No problem, Master...wait, do you want to be my senior brother or sister?" Luo Yi's mind suddenly jumped.

Orochimaru:"……"

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Since the headquarters of the Allied Ninja Forces was set up on a large island northeast of the Land of Waves, very close to the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water, the Raikage and the Mizukage left on their own, returned to the village to settle the villagers and the Five Daimyo, and then went to the headquarters again.

Everyone from the Land of Fire, Land of Wind, and Land of Earth first came to the Land of Iron through Yomi Hirasaka, and then returned to their respective homes.

One of the world famous paintings is "Naruto is still on his way to the venue of the original Five Kage Summit."

It should be said that the entire Class 7 was playing hide-and-seek with this prince.

"Sasuke!" Naruto saw from afar that the roof of the venue had been blown off, and his beloved friend was standing on the ruins.

"This...could it be that Sasuke blew it up?" Sakura couldn't bear to look at it.

Kakashi pressed his temple painfully.

Yamato and Sai exchanged glances, and the "Wood Release: Silent Killing Binding Technique" and the "Super Beast Fake Painting: Kusama Snake" were already ready.

"Hey, the last one. Not only your strength can't keep up, but even your speed has slowed down." Sasuke was possessed by the spirit of drama just like he was three years ago in the Valley of the End.

"What do you mean!" Naruto began to collect natural energy as soon as he stood still, "Come back with me and explain everything clearly."

"No, you are... still too weak." Sasuke showed his Samsara Sharingan, "Stop your little tricks, you can't hide anything in front of my eyes."

"Clam?"

"But... I can give you a chance. Go into seclusion and practice for ten days or half a month. Then we can compete again when you come out."