"If I had mastered this technique, I could have prevented the deaths of many people. But now, for Tsunade, it's just a relatively strange medical ninjutsu."
Tsunade took a deep breath to calm herself and asked curiously, "I've never heard of some of the medicinal materials listed in the booklet."
Although she had abandoned practicing medical ninjutsu due to her fear of blood, she still maintained an interest in new medical treatments that appeared suddenly.
Sora explained with a smile, "These materials are specialized from another world, and the same rule applies to the booklet. However, it's possible to find substitutes in the ninja world, although the effectiveness might be slightly inferior."
"So, you're from another world?" Tsunade asked, surprised.
On the other hand, Shizune, next to Tsunade, displayed a look of astonishment: "Hey, Tsunade-sama, you're reacting so calmly to someone talking about another world!"
Although the concept of other worlds was not entirely unfamiliar to ninjas, with psychic beast residences, underworlds, and temporal rifts, most were hostile and uninhabited. Some, however, claimed to have visited other worlds, although this was rare and bizarre.
Sora nodded and replied, "Yes, I'm a businessman from another time and space. The reincarnation clay pot is one of my experimental products."
"Experimental products? Are there others?" Tsunade asked casually. In truth, she wasn't very interested, but the curiosity sparked by the booklet made her want to know more.
Sora extended his hand, showing a dark invitation that appeared suddenly in his palm.
Without needing much explanation, when Tsunade's fingers touched the invitation, a flood of information about the reincarnation game filled her mind.
She was initially shocked and then showed a look of disbelief. "How is it possible that the rewards for hunting corrupt monsters can be exchanged for anything you want?"
"Yes, anything," Sora confirmed calmly. "Just like the booklet you saw, any item, including those from the ninja world, can be exchanged for reward points."
Tsunade's body instantly tensed, her chakra spreading with overwhelming force, creating a strong wind around her.
Her eyes sharpened, and she asked seriously, "Can it even resurrect the dead?"
"It can." Sora remained calm, accepting Tsunade's terrifying aura with indifference. "Resurrecting the dead is a relatively simple task in some worlds. The ninja world also has ninjutsu that can perfectly resurrect the dead."
Tsunade, who had been trying to test Sora's strength with her chakra, saw that he remained impassive. Her expression became more serious.
Sora displayed a game shopping panel:
- Heterogeneous Reincarnation Technique: A ninjutsu activated by the holder of the Reincarnation Eye. Can resurrect the dead on a large scale and restore them to their original state. Sold for 20,000 EXP points. Requires the Reincarnation Eye for redemption.
- Dragon Life Reincarnation Technique: The caster transfers their own life to resurrect the dead. Price: 8,000 EXP points.
- Sunagakure Village Reincarnation Technique: Forbidden technique that resurrects the dead at the cost of the caster's life. Sold for 8,000 EXP points.
Tsunade's breathing quickened and her chest trembled as she tried to discern the authenticity of the information. The first two items seemed familiar, mentioned by Jiraiya when he was drunk, while the Dragon Life Reincarnation Technique was unknown.
"Can you tell me who developed the forbidden technique in Sunagakure Village?"
"Chiyo," Sora answered.
The name had an immediate impact on Tsunade. During the Ninja World War, Chiyo was an expert in poisons and healing methods, extremely difficult to confront, and her ability to create a forbidden resurrection technique didn't seem impossible.
Tsunade, now calmer, asked, "Is this invitation also a product for sale?"
Although it was more likely that the other party was lying, Tsunade couldn't help but want to believe. It was like a desperate hope.
"It's also a test product, just like the reincarnation pot. It's free for testing." Sora had a strange expression and observed Tsunade with skepticism. Offering a free invitation seemed impractical, especially if she had no means to pay. He thought that when the reincarnation game became widely known, the invitation could be sold for a good price.
"Do you want to try it for free?" Tsunade asked hopefully.
"Yes, you just need to sign your name."
Tsunade picked up a pen and signed the invitation skillfully. A voice then appeared in her mind:
[Do you wish to log in to the reincarnation game?]
Moments later, Tsunade, who was excited and full of energy, lost focus and fell forward. Sora, with quick reflexes, supported her and felt the lightness of her body.
The unique fragrance of a mature woman was present.
"Tsunade-sama!"
Shizune, alarmed, drew her kunai and looked at Sora cautiously.
"Don't worry," Sora said, signaling that he had no malicious intentions. He handed the unconscious Tsunade to Shizune. "She'll wake up when she exits the game."
…
In the Novice Village, Tsunade awoke in a new body, devoid of chakra but looking young and healthy.
"This is truly amazing!" Tsunade exclaimed, amazed.
After leaving the novice cabin and exploring the area, Tsunade encountered ghosts that had no physical bodies and dissipated into smoke when defeated.
"Tsunade... Tsunade-sama?" called Asuma, upon finding the familiar player.
Surprised to see Asuma, Tsunade asked, "Sarutobi Asuma, are you playing too?"
She recognized Asuma immediately. Despite her status as a Sannin, Tsunade knew the ninjas of the Hidden Leaf Village well.
Asuma looked at Tsunade with surprise. "Did you just enter the game, Tsunade-sama?"
The level difference between them was not significant, and it was clear that Tsunade was still starting, while the other players in the team had already reached higher levels.
*(End of chapter)*