Naruto: Pay-to-Win Ninja System

[Impure World Reincarnation]—this technique can summon the souls of deceased ninja back to the human world and resurrect them in physical form!

The Second Tsuchikage, Mu, once openly referred to this act of desecrating the dead as a "despicable" jutsu, clearly showing his utmost contempt for it.

Even [Ninja God] Hashirama Senju had expressed to Tobirama that it truly wasn't respectable ninjutsu.

But no matter the criticisms it received, none could downplay how powerful and terrifying this kinjutsu was.

Among all the forbidden techniques created by the Second Hokage Tobirama, this one was arguably the most overpowered and grotesque.

Without this very jutsu, the Fourth Great Ninja War wouldn't have even been possible!

At this moment, throughout the entire ninja world, only Orochimaru fully mastered this forbidden art.

"The Kumo ninja Kinkaku and Ginkaku?"

"These two are indeed famous and quite formidable. They even managed to kill the Second Hokage through ambush and surprise tactics!"

"But if you're seeking combat strength, these two don't seem like ideal choices, do they?"

Orochimaru asked curiously.

After all, just considering raw power:

The First, Second, and Fourth Hokage, the Second Tsuchikage, the Mizukage, the Third Raikage... and many other renowned ninja from history were considered superior to them.

Why would this kid Shimoku specifically want me to reincarnate these two?

Shimoku: "You must've heard something about these two before, right?"

Orochimaru: "Indeed I have. Legend says they bore a faint bloodline connection to the [Sage of Six Paths], capable of freely controlling the powerful ninja tools once wielded by the Sage himself! Even going so far as battling the Nine-Tails directly and somehow surviving; hence hailed as The Twin Beams of Kumo."

Granted, their fame may not rival Hashirama's title of [Ninja God],

But still, any ninja who left legends behind in history is extremely rare.

This alone proves how formidable these two brothers were.

Suddenly realizing something, Orochimaru exclaimed:

"You mean to take the Six Paths' ninja tools through the Impure World Reincarnation!"

Shimoku nodded: "Exactly."

"But taking those tools is merely one part of my plan."

"These two were swallowed into the Nine-Tails' stomach before, yet turned misfortune into fortune—by chewing on its flesh, they acquired a substantial amount of the Nine-Tails' chakra! So..."

Orochimaru was shocked again and quickly understood.

He couldn't help but applaud enthusiastically:

"Reincarnating them would grant us access to some of the Nine-Tails' chakra!"

"What an excellent idea, brilliant strategy indeed!"

No wonder he insisted on reincarnating these two specifically—they weren't meant to serve as warriors at all,

But rather as 'Walking Treasures'!

Six Paths bloodline, Six Paths ninja tools, Nine-Tails' chakra… practically walking treasures themselves!

Damn it, why didn't I think of this sooner?

Orochimaru secretly regretted.

If I'd thought ahead sooner, maybe both the Nine-Tails' chakra and Six Paths' tools would've already belonged to me!

Orochimaru: "Lord Shimoku, aren't you afraid I might simply claim those Six Paths ninja tools for myself after reincarnating them?"

Shimoku: "The Impure World Reincarnation requires part of the person's body or bones. Do you have any?"

Orochimaru: ...

"Or are you thinking that you can defeat me with just two Impure World Puppets and a few Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools?"

Shimoku continued to boast. Well, given his current strength, he indeed had reason to feel confident.

Orochimaru gave an awkward chuckle.

"Haha. Just kidding. Don't take it seriously, Lord Shimoku."

"No problem. I was only joking too."

The man and the serpent exchanged knowing smirks, each one sizing up the other.

In fact,

Shimoku had long ago checked the price of Impure World Reincarnation in the System Store.

As a forbidden technique among S-rank ninjutsu, its base exchange price was 2,500 coins—slightly more expensive than other S-rank techniques by about 500 coins.

At first glance, it seemed somewhat reasonable.

However, these 2,500 coins would only get the basic version—the one initially developed by the Second Hokage, Tobirama.

This basic version came with many limitations on numbers, duration, strength, and so on—it wasn't truly cost-effective.

Beyond this basic level, though, there were upgraded and ultimate versions available,

priced respectively at 6,000 coins and 10,000 coins.

Absolutely outrageous!

Among them, only the ultimate version costing 10,000 coins could perfectly retain the reincarnated ninja's original strength—matching Orochimaru's improved Impure World Reincarnation.

Therefore, if he could let Orochimaru, his mad scientist workhorse, generate the value instead, why waste ten thousand coins himself?

After all, Shimoku's funds weren't exactly abundant right now.

Later on, once everything succeeded,

Though he personally would no longer care much for that portion of Nine-Tails chakra or a few Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools,

If he handed this Nine-Tails chakra and Six Paths Ninjutsu Tools over for subordinates and clan members to use, it would certainly quickly produce several Kage-level experts!

This would greatly enhance the village's overall military strength.

Otherwise, the moment he left the village now,

Among those remaining, the strongest would only be Fugaku and Itachi Uchiha—father and son.

That felt a bit worrying.

...

Still, since he was eyeing the Nine-Tails' chakra,

Why not just capture that brat Naruto?

The answer was simple.

Shimoku didn't want to gamble!

That kid was the destined protagonist of the Hidden Leaf Village. Who knew what problems might arise if he acted against him too early?

Even Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki—the Six Paths Sage, who'd been dead for countless years—might suddenly appear to strike him down, which wouldn't be surprising at all.

Therefore, until acquiring Six Paths-equivalent—or surpassing—strength,

Shimoku would actively avoid taking direct action against Naruto.

Hmm?

But then why dare act against another main character—Sasuke?

Ha! Did you think the title of "Laughing Fourth" was unfounded?

"The sun's out, the rain has stopped, and Sasuke thinks he's back on top of the world!"

Every time he laughed arrogantly afterward, he was inevitably beaten up again.

Therefore, giving Sasuke a few beatings caused absolutely no psychological burden.

This wasn't violence—it was tough love!

After all, Shimoku held absolutely no ill intentions.

...

Orochimaru: "When will we begin?"

"Take a step back. Pause your current research for now. Let's perfect the [Impure World Reincarnation] technique first."

"As far as I know, there's still plenty of room for improvement in the Second's original version of [Impure World Reincarnation], right?" Shimoku pointed out.

After all, without a perfected [Impure World Reincarnation], the Nine-Tails chakra carried by the summoned Kinkaku and Ginkaku would most likely be incomplete.

Shimoku really didn't want to go through all this trouble just to end up with only a drop of Nine-Tails Chakra.

What a waste of effort!

Upon hearing that, Orochimaru could hardly find words.

It almost felt like this brat Shimoku had a better grasp of [Impure World Reincarnation] than he did!

He even knew exactly what needed improvement.

Damn it, I'm the one who refined the [Impure World Reincarnation]! Show me some respect, will you?

"Once you've refined the technique," he continued, "why don't you start by testing it on some lesser-known ninja who've passed away?"

"As for Kinkaku and Ginkaku's remains, I've got that covered."

Shimoku chimed in cheerfully.

Soon after, they finalized the remaining details of this plan together.

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