[The screen suddenly went dark. When it lit up again, only the image of Shiranui Shiranui Kūzu carrying Fū away remained.]
[Shibuki: Fū!! Damn it… she was captured in the end?!]
[Gaara: Fū…]
[Matsuri: Fū…]
[Yukata: Fū…]
[…]
[Fū: Heehee! There are this many people who care about me? I'm so happy! Will you all be my friends?]
[Naruto Uzumaki: Of course! Fū, from now on, we're friends!]
[Killer B: Yo, yo! Friendship between Jinchūriki! Count me in, too, little lady. I'll be your friend!]
[Matsuri: Me too. Thank you, Big Sister Fū, for saving us in the future.]
[Yukata: Same here.]
[Shiranui Nagi: I'd like to be your friend too.]
[Fū: That's great! I've made even more friends!]
[Tsunade: Damn it… those Akatsuki bastards!]
[Jiraiya: Calm down, Tsunade. Now that Akatsuki knows they were deceived, they probably won't continue with this plan. Right, Nagato? Konan?]
[Konan: Jiraiya-sensei…]
[Yahiko: Nagato, Konan… stop carrying out these plans. Stop killing children like Fū. I just want you to live safely and peacefully.]
[Nagato: Yahiko…]
Suddenly, Naruto smacked his fist into his palm as if struck by an idea.
[Naruto Uzumaki: Wait! Didn't Nagi's future kid have some kind of… reincarnation technique? That move could revive Fū, right?]
With Naruto's reminder, people across the Shinobi World quickly realized—just because it was a future resurrection technique didn't mean Nagi wouldn't learn it in the coming years.
[Shiranui Nagi: Alright, Naruto. You've gone and exposed me ahead of schedule. Well, whatever—so much has already been revealed, one more thing won't matter.
Someone like Fū… I won't let her remain in the Pure Land forever.]
[Shibuki: Really, Nagi?!]
[Shiranui Nagi: Really.]
[Fū: Really? That's wonderful! Thank you, Nagi! Then the me on the screen can make friends again!]
At this moment, many across the Shinobi World began harboring their own thoughts.
They, too, wanted Nagi to revive someone dear to them.
But—
[Tobirama Senju: If you expect my disciple to help, understand that the cost will be immense. Watch the video first. When the future scenes are nearly finished, then bring it up to me. Otherwise—none of you should even think about it.]
Tobirama's words instantly silenced everyone.
Across the Shinobi World, mouths shut tight. In order to grasp even a sliver of hope to see their loved ones again, they forced themselves not to bring it up.
Yet in their hearts, they shouted—
Nagi, you're the greatest.
Please, Sage Nagi.
Revive the ones we long for.
[Hokage Tower]
Tsunade looked over the report Gaara had sent, then glanced at the gathered Rookie Nine.
She let out a sigh.
Rising to her feet, she said:
"Alright. I've carefully reviewed your second report. I'll now announce the results."
"Hinata Hyūga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Shiranui Kūra Haruno, Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi, Karin Uzumaki, Sai, Shin Uchiha, Tenten, Rock Lee, and Neji Hyūga—you twelve have passed. You are hereby promoted to Chūnin."
(This time, since Gaara wasn't in danger, Rock Lee and the others successfully obtained the Heaven and Earth Scrolls. Neji was not promoted to jōnin.)
"Awesome!"
"Yes!"
"I already knew it, right, Akamaru?"
"Woof!"
[…]
At that moment, Tsunade added:
"Oh, right. I'll be conducting a full medical examination on all of you—to check for any hidden injuries from this exam."
"Yes!" ×12
The Rookie Nine readily cooperated. After all, Tsunade's medical skill was acknowledged throughout the Shinobi World.
…
[Konoha Hospital]
Dressed in a medical coat, Nagi presented the authorization Tsunade had given him and took on the role of blood test examiner.
At first, Tsunade had refused his request. But after Nagi overwhelmed her with advanced theoretical knowledge in hematology, she reluctantly agreed.
Several hours passed. The examinations were completed, and Tsunade explained each of their reports.
Meanwhile, Nagi casually took one additional vial of blood.
The label read—
Hinata Hyūga.
[Hinata Hyūga: Eh?]
[Hanabi Hyūga: Big Sister?]
[Neji Hyūga: Lady Hinata?]
[Naruto Uzumaki: Huh? Why did Nagi take Hinata's blood?]
[Shiranui Kūra Haruno: Yeah, weren't the tests already finished?]
[Onoki: Don't tell me Nagi intends to research the Hyūga's ByaShiranui Kūgan?]
[Ao: Then why use this girl's blood? Wasn't there another Hyūga male present? Is it because she's from the main house?]
[Orochimaru: Or perhaps this girl possesses something… unique?]
[Shiranui Kūshina Uzumaki: Nagi, you're not going to hurt Hinata, are you?]
After all, she had already decided on her future daughter-in-law.
[Shiranui Nagi: Don't worry, Aunt Shiranui Kūshina. I just want to verify a hypothesis. Hinata won't be harmed.]
[Orochimaru's Laboratory]
Nagi teleported directly inside.
Orochimaru paused his research when he saw him.
Nagi immediately stated his purpose, producing the vial of blood.
"Orochimaru-sama, please extract the cells from this sample."
Orochimaru accepted it without hesitation.
"I understand."
He skillfully isolated the cells. It took only a short while.
Nagi nodded, then used precision instruments to divide the extracted cells:
— A portion placed into culture medium.
— A portion preserved.
— And a small remaining fraction…
"Orochimaru-sama, please bring me a sample of Hashirama's Cells."
Orochimaru's eyes narrowed.
This was no simple matter.
He retrieved a culture solution of similar volume and carefully extracted a small amount of Hashirama's Cells, placing them onto a specialized growth medium.
Nagi then added the small remaining fraction of Hinata's cells onto that same medium.
The two observed through a high-density electron microscope.
What they saw—
Hashirama's Cells were devouring Hinata's cells.
Nagi narrowed his eyes.
Orochimaru, however, did not yet grasp what made these cells special.
Nagi moved toward the culture dish containing only Hinata's cells.
The once green culture solution had turned nearly colorless.
After testing it, they found the nutrients had been almost entirely depleted.
Orochimaru's expression changed drastically.
He finally understood what Nagi was implying.
[Orochimaru: H-Hey… Nagi. You're joking, right?!]
[Shiranui Nagi: No. I'm afraid my hypothesis is correct.]
[MEidara Uchiha: Th-This Hyūga girl… how is that possible?!]
As someone who had extensively researched and cultivated Hashirama's Cells, MEidara instantly understood.
[Hashirama Senju: MEidara? What is it?]
[Tobirama Senju: I never thought what we once dismissed as a joke… might actually come true.]
[Jiraiya: So what's going on?]
[Tsunade: Jiraiya… this might be very bad.]
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