Chapter 139: Amazing, He Can Really Survive!

[Kirigakure]

Lucas teleported into Kirigakure using Flying Thunder God Technique, arriving at his destination in an instant.

Without hesitation, he found the grave of Gengetsu Hōzuki, preparing for his reincarnation.

With a White Zetsu as a sacrifice, he activated the jutsu—

And the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hōzuki, was brought back to the living world.

As he took his first breath, Gengetsu's eyes roamed the familiar surroundings.

"Kirigakure…" he murmured, feeling an unexpected wave of nostalgia.

He sighed, shaking his head.

"To think… after all these years, I would walk this land again."

From the side, Lucas chuckled.

"If you like this feeling so much, you could stay here permanently."

Gengetsu raised a brow.

"Are you serious?"

Lucas smirked.

"What do you think? Honestly, you aren't much use to me if you just sit around in the Chat Group

But if you're active in the ninja world, you could make a real contribution."

Gengetsu's face twisted into exaggerated disappointment.

"Wow! I was actually touched for a second—then you go and tell me you're just using me!"

[Chat Group for the Dead]

Pirate King Roger: "Don't complain! Do you know how lucky you are? We're stuck in this chat group, unable to fight even if we wanted to!"

Golden Lion Shiki: "Tch! Roger, don't assume we're all like you. I have zero interest in returning!"

Whitebeard: "Gurarararara! Shiki's world domination dreams were shattered—no wonder he doesn't want to go back."

Gold Thief Woonan: "Whitebeard, do you want to be reborn?"

Fire Fist Ace: "Dad, do you want to see Marco and the others?"

Whitebeard: "No. I don't want to be brought back."

"Impure World Reincarnation isn't a real resurrection.

Even if it was, I still wouldn't want it."

Howard Stark: "Why not? A second chance at life sounds great!"

Whitebeard: "My sons have moved on from my death. If I returned, it might make them happy…

But it wouldn't be good for their growth."

"As much as I love being with my sons, a parent must eventually leave the child behind."

Lucas: "If it's about staying with your sons, I could just bring them all with you."

Whitebeard: "...And that's exactly why I don't want to go back!"

"It's the most painful thing for a parent to bury their children.

I don't want to watch my sons die of old age, one by one!"

"You wouldn't be able to make them immortal, would you?"

Lucas: "Hell no."

The idea of making tens of thousands of Whitebeard's sons immortal was downright insane.

Whitebeard laughed heartily.

Whitebeard : "Gurararara! In that case, why would I return? Let me stay here and watch over them instead."

Pirate King Roger: "Whitebeard, you're being too sentimental!

If you don't want to be resurrected, at least bring my son back!"

Senju Tobirama: "Sigh Roger, you do realize that a reanimated body can't have children, right?"

Pirate King Roger: "What?! Since when?!"

Senju Tobirama: "Since forever."

Pirate King Roger: "...Never mind, then."

Fire Fist Ace: "…So that was your reason for resurrecting me?"

Roger realized his mistake and quickly tried to recover.

Pirate King Roger: "Ace! I didn't mean it like that!

I just thought—you should decide for yourself! I won't pressure you!"

Whitebeard: "Gurarararara! Ace, unlike me, you were too young when you died.

If you want to return, you should."

Fire Fist Ace: "I'll have to think about it."

Pirate King Roger: "What's there to think about?! Living is way more fun than being dead!"

Howard Stark: "I agree! There are so many interesting things in the world!

Aren't you guys bored staying in this chat?"

Howard Stark: "Also—doesn't Impure World Reincarnation make you immortal? No hunger, no fatigue, no death?"

Lucas: "Yep. You get infinite stamina, you don't need to eat, sleep, or breathe.

You can regenerate instantly, even if your body is completely destroyed."

Howard Stark: "That sounds amazing!"

Senju Tobirama: "It has one major flaw—you lose all feeling."

Howard Stark: "Wait… You mean…?"

Lucas: "Yeah. No taste, no pain, no pleasure.

You can't enjoy food, wine, or even human touch."

Howard Stark: "WHAT?! Then what's the point of resurrection?!"

"If I can't even enjoy anything, then it's just torture!"

Senju Tobirama: "Reincarnation wasn't meant to let people enjoy life—it's for warfare."

Howard Stark: "So basically, resurrected people are just glorified tools."

"Damn, that's tragic. If you can't even feel a massage, what's the point?"

Uchiha Shisui: "Not everyone wants to be resurrected just for pleasure.

Some want to return to fulfill their unfinished goals."

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "Exactly! I'm one of those people!"

"I'll help ensure peace in the ninja world."

"Lucas, let me talk to the current Mizukage.

Also—if you attack Iwagakure, let me join!"

Senju Tobirama: "Oh, right. You and the Second Tsuchikage killed each other, didn't you? No wonder you have a grudge."

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "Hahaha! Yeah, I can't fight him anymore, but I can mess with his descendants!

His disciple—Ōnoki—inherited his Dust Release. I wonder if that old fossil is still alive?"

Lucas: "Oh, he's alive.

In fact, that old geezer reaches his nineties in the future."

Senju Hashirama: "Nineties?! That's insane!"

Uchiha Madara: "Hmph. Was he too old to even move at that point?"

Lucas: "Not at all.

Even in his nineties, he was still strong enough to kill a ninja close to Kage-level with Dust Release."

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "Hahahaha! This just got interesting!

I wasn't too interested in attacking Iwagakure before, but now?

I have to meet this old bastard's disciple!"

Uchiha Madara sighed, shaking his head.

Uchiha Madara : "If Lucas says it, it must be true… That old man's existence is an anomaly."

Although Uchiha Madara had also lived into his nineties, it was only possible due to the Gedo Statue's support keeping him alive.

Ōnoki, however, had no such thing.

Uchiha Madara: "How strong was Ōnoki in his prime?"

Lucas: "He was a proper Kage-level ninja in his youth."

Uchiha Madara: "Hmph. Good. As long as he didn't surpass me, I have no complaints."

Senju Tobirama scoffed.

Senju Tobirama :"You're really that petty, Madara? Getting uncomfortable over someone outliving you?"

Uchiha Madara retorted without hesitation.

Uchiha Madara : "As if you're any better. We all know what kind of person you are, Tobirama. Don't act righteous with me!"

Watching his younger brother and his best friend bicker again, Senju Hashirama let out a tired sigh.

Before the two could start another war of words, he quickly changed the topic.

Senju Hashirama: "Lucas, is it really okay for you to accept the Akatsuki defectors into your ranks?"

Lucas: "Relax. The real masterminds behind the Akatsuki are already locked away in Konoha.

Compared to them, the Akatsuki's remaining thugs are nothing to worry about.

@Namikaze Minato, how are the Akatsuki members doing in Konoha?"

Namikaze Minato: "Everything is fine. Uzumaki Nagato never actually harmed Konoha, so I didn't punish him.

Right now, he's being treated at Konoha Hospital."

"But his body is in horrible condition. His health was already failing, and the Senju Hashirama cells used on him are too much for his body to handle.

Honestly… it looks like he's dying."

Uchiha Madara : "Hah! Uzumaki Nagato was just a talented child from the Uzumaki Clan.

Using the Rinnegan for so many years drained his life force.

His Uzumaki bloodline isn't strong enough to handle Senju Hashirama's cells.

He was doomed the moment he relied on them."

Namikaze Minato: "Lucas, is there really no way to save him?"

Uchiha Madara : "Fourth Hokage, why do you care so much about him?"

Namikaze Minato: "My wife was from the Uzumaki Clan, and Konoha was partly responsible for their downfall.

Right now, we don't even know how many Uzumaki Clan members are still alive.

If I can atone for Konoha's mistakes, I want to do it."

Golden Lion Shiki: "So Konoha really screwed over the Uzumaki Clan, huh?"

Senju Hashirama:"Hahaha! Well… yeah, that poor kid really had it rough…"

Senju Tobirama: "Konoha did hurt him… yet he still didn't seek revenge against Konoha.

Maybe Konoha really should make up for him.

Minato, I'll leave it to you."

Namikaze Minato: "Don't worry. I'll make sure he's taken care of.

After all, he's not just any ninja—he's also a disciple of Jiraiya-sensei. He was my classmate."

Golden Lion Shiki: "Wait a minute. If Lucas hadn't interfered, would Uzumaki Nagato have actually attacked Konoha?"

Lucas: "Of course.

He went to Konoha to capture the Nine-Tails and ended up completely destroying the village with a Super Shinra Tensei.

Fifth Hokage Tsunade was nearly killed in the attack."

Senju Hashirama: "…!!!"

Senju Tobirama: "…"

Namikaze Minato: "…"

Uchiha Madara chuckled darkly.

Uchiha Madara : "And you still want to save him?"

Senju Hashirama: "Yes! That was the original future—but it never happened here!"

Senju Tobirama: "Then I have a question—

Who defeated him in the original timeline?"

He hesitated.

Senju Tobirama: "Wait… I think I know."

Gengetsu Hōzuki :"Do we even need to ask?

It was obviously the reincarnation of Ashura's chakra—Uzumaki Naruto!"

Golden Lion Shiki :"So that's how this world works, huh?

All the true powerhouses are either descendants of the Sage of Six Paths, or their chakra reincarnations."

Lucas: "That's not all.

If you look at the entire history of the ninja world, all the major wars and power struggles boil down to infighting between Ōtsutsuki Clan descendants."

Howard Stark : "Lucas, the way you put it…

The ninja world isn't an epic war story—it's just a giant family drama."

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "Hahaha! It's the truth!

We're just calling it like it is!"

[Kirigakure]

Gengetsu Hōzuki sent a message.

Gengetsu Hōzuki : "@Lucas, the Fifth Mizukage has agreed to surrender."

Lucas: "That fast?"

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "She saw your power firsthand, so it was easy to convince her."

Lucas: "Smart woman. Terumi Mei knows when to adapt."

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "One more thing—after Kirigakure surrenders, what will happen to it?"

Lucas: "Once the Unified Ninja Village is created, I'll set up branch villages in strategic locations.

If Kirigakure's location is useful, I'll reinforce it and let it continue functioning.

If not, then it'll be turned into a tourist destination."

Gengetsu Hōzuki: "And the people of Kirigakure?"

Lucas: "Don't worry. I never waste talent.

If I can find a purpose for Akatsuki's criminals, then I can definitely utilize Kirigakure's strongest ninjas."

Lucas had reassigned the former Akatsuki members to new roles:

🔹 Kakuzu was sent to Konoha's Finance Department—his obsession with money made him the perfect watchdog against corruption.

🔹 Orochimaru and Sasori of the Red Sand were assigned to the Scientific Research Division—their genius-level minds would be put to useful work instead of dangerous experiments.

🔹 White Zetsu clones who surrendered were used as spies and reconnaissance agents—and when necessary, as sacrifices for Impure World Reincarnation.

Lucas had always believed—

Even a piece of toilet paper has its purpose.

So why waste talent?

Namikaze Minato: "@Lucas, speaking of Akatsuki members…

Orochimaru wants to meet you.

Also, Tsunade-sama has returned—and she wants to see you too."

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