Chapter 541: Resurrection
Three months later.
Land of Whirlpools Cemetery.
Ryo rubbed the pitch-black seed containing the system in his hand, looking at a new grave in front of him with a slightly heavy expression.
'Tomb of Teuchi and Aino'
Aino's remains were buried in the tomb, and Teuchi's name was added at Ryo's instruction.
Ryo didn't know how many things Teuchi had hidden from him, and these things had become mysteries with Teuchi's death. Teuchi's memories of a thousand years were not passed on to Ryo upon his death, the reason unknown... perhaps because Teuchi died before February 2nd?
But this was also for the best; if he were to accept Teuchi's memories of over a thousand years, Ryo was genuinely afraid he wouldn't be able to distinguish whether he was himself or Teuchi.
As for the secrets he hid, Aino might have known a part of them, but as an ordinary human, the lifespan of Aino's soul had reached its absolute limit. Therefore, Ryo didn't disturb her, letting her spend her final days peacefully with Kaguya and Ayame.
Beside Ryo, Kaguya was crying profusely, and Ayame was also sobbing softly. Ryo sighed lightly, mentally projecting the word "return," and the pitch-black seed in his hand shot back into his chest with a whoosh.
Three months had passed, and Ryo had pretty much understood his max-level strength. Now he was pondering and researching this seed, taking it out to rub in his hand whenever he had nothing else to do... The so-called power of fate might find its answer within it.
Pondering for a moment, Ryo turned and spoke, "Kaguya, Ayame, don't be too sad. Pay your respects here for a while and then go back. You can go look for Sara or Konan."
After speaking, he gestured with his eyes toward the two red-haired female ninjas not far away, then turned and walked toward his own tomb.
Kaguya's common sense was almost at zero, and after losing her dark side, she was even less capable of taking care of herself, so she was currently studying hard. Those two female ninjas were specially selected by Ryo and Nagato to take care of Kaguya until she could manage on her own. Both were around thirty years old, mature, and steady.
In front of the 'Tomb of Ryo Uzumaki', Ryo waved his hand to open the tomb and walked down. In the laboratory at the bottom, Minato, Naruto, and Tsukihi were waiting for him with slight anxiety.
Today was also the day Ryo would resurrect Kushina. Only after he had summoned Minato's family did he receive the news of Aino's sudden passing, so he hurriedly rushed over there, leaving the three of them hanging here for almost four hours...
As for Hashirama and the others, they had all been completely resurrected by Ryo over two months ago and were currently living in a certain 'utopia'.
After maxing out his strength, Ryo had to resurrect ten people at once to feel the same sense of weakness he previously felt from resurrecting Gaara alone. This was also one of the important metrics for Ryo to judge his own strength—he was ten times stronger than before adding the points...
And because Ryo's strength before adding points was similar to the Sage of Six Paths when he was alive, if Hamura Otsutsuki's strength was close to Six Paths, it meant that two pre-upgrade Ryos could defeat Kaguya at her peak.
He was ten times stronger than before the upgrade, so he could now simultaneously fight five Kaguyas at their peak... This mathematical deduction was exceptionally sound!
"Great Ancestor." In the laboratory, Tsukihi pouted her small mouth high. "You are so slow!"
Beside her, Naruto looked even more anxious, making a massive fuss, and only settled down after Ryo glared at him a few times. Minato, on the other hand, was relatively composed.
Ryo smiled, "Tsukihi, did you go inside to see your 'new mom'?"
Tsukihi was stunned, "New mom... Oh! Mom has become so young! But Great Ancestor, who is the other auntie?"
"Is the other auntie pretty?"
"Yeah, very pretty. Only a little bit less than Mom and Tsukihi."
Ryo: "..."
The other person inside was Naori. But how should Tsukihi address her? Great-grand... mother?
Bah!
"Tsukihi, is there another person in there?" Both Naruto and Minato had been explicitly instructed by Ryo not to go inside.
"Yes, her name is Naori Uchiha. You should call her... Senior. Just call her Senior for now."
"Naori Uchiha... Senior?"
"Mhm, Great Ancestor will introduce you to her in a bit." Ryo waved his hand, taking out two sets of brand-new women's clothing and two bath towels.
"Tsukihi, take these things inside."
"Oh."
Ryo channeled his chakra, activated the Nine-Tomoe Rinne Sharingan, and formed hand seals with both hands: "Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Jutsu!"
The light of rebirth shot out from his dual eyes, and at the same time, the souls of Naori and Kushina were released from Ryo's spiritual dimension, drifting into the inner room...
It was much easier than resurrecting Gaara. Five seconds later, Ryo withdrew his hand seals.
Then, there was a crisp crack, followed by continuous sounds of shattered glass clattering.
Ryo's face turned slightly black. Breaking the pod to come out again. He had specifically reminded Kushina not to do that...
"Mom!" Tsukihi shouted, making Naruto anxious enough to scratch his ears and cheeks, but he couldn't go in. Minato revealed a brilliant smile.
"Tsukihi, Mom missed you to death!"
Crack! Clatter...
Ryo was stunned, his face turning even blacker: "Why did Naori also choose to break the pod to come out?! Is it very comfortable to do so?"
Five minutes later, a neatly dressed Kushina walked out pulling Tsukihi, with Naori following behind them carrying a gentle smile on her face.
"Mom!" Naruto immediately rushed over, full of excitement.
Kushina, however, dodged Naruto and didn't throw herself into Minato's arms. Instead, she sprinted straight at Ryo: "Great-Grandpa, make me an ice mirror!"
Ryo maintained a wooden face and formed seals: "Kushina, why didn't you listen and break my pod?"
Kushina smiled sheepishly: "I have to adapt to my new body, right? You won't be using that pod for a while anyway."
Then she eagerly looked in the mirror, acting smugly vain... Ryo sighed softly, then put on a smiling face and turned to Naori, speaking with concern: "How do your eyes feel, Naori?"
"I can see, but I can't activate the Sharingan," Naori replied softly.
"That's good." Ryo nodded: "Soul blindness is very difficult to restore with ocular power. It's good that you can see. This way you can slowly awaken them without needing an eye transplant. Original eyes are still the best!"
Naori nodded: "Right, Ryo Uzumaki, just now I..."
"Senior Naori, we are finally resurrected!" Kushina suddenly shouted excitedly, continuously winking at Naori.
Naori smiled gently: "Sorry, I accidentally broke your pod just now."
"Ah, it's fine." Ryo waved his hand, pondering in his heart.
Looking at this, it meant Kushina broke both of his pods? Was it an addiction? Her outward appearance returned to that of a young girl, did her inner self also return to a brat? She needs to be taught a lesson!
Kushina finished admiring her reflection and finally gave Naruto a comforting hug, then ran over and grabbed Minato's arm. A twenty-year-old Kushina standing next to Minato was dazzling enough to blind someone!
"The Great Ancestor standing next to Naori isn't bad either!" Ryo thought to himself.
"Ryo Uzumaki, are Mito and Nanako not here?" Naori asked softly.
"I'll take you to see them right away." Ryo tilted his head and smiled: "Kushina, your family of four is reunited. If there's nothing else, go home first."
Kushina nodded, suddenly showing a mischievous smile: "Then we'll be leaving, we won't disturb you and Senior Naori!"
Ryo was stunned. Kushina seemed to be teasing the Great Ancestor... How could this be allowed?! Repeated provocations must be dealt with!
"Minato, Kushina has regained her youth, and her body is brand new. Regarding some things... ahem, be careful tonight."
Minato was stunned, then smiled bitterly and nodded.
"Tonight?" Kushina murmured, a blush gradually appearing on her face as she fiercely glared at Ryo...