Naruto: Manipulation-Chapter 169: Resurrection!

Compared to the stunned Konoha shinobi...

Shigen's expression noticeably changed upon hearing this news!

The lifeless look in his eyes suddenly sharpened, his face showing clear shock at the unexpected theft of the Rinnegan by Danzo Shimura.

"What the hell happened?!"

Shigen fixed his gaze on Black Zetsu, his voice low and firm. "Nagato and Konan had already escaped, hadn't they? With their abilities—"

"It was Uchiha Obito who betrayed us!"

Black Zetsu cut him off immediately, wasting no time in explaining the situation. "As Nagato and Konan were leaving, Orochimaru, Uchiha Obito, and Danzo Shimura ambushed them. They used a forbidden technique that Madara once employed to steal one of Nagato's Rinnegan!"

After finishing its explanation, as if worried the urgency wasn't clear enough, Black Zetsu quickly added, "Nagato is currently being surrounded by Uchiha Obito and Orochimaru—he's on the brink of death!"

"I understand..."

Shigen's expression darkened.

At least, from Black Zetsu's perspective, it knew exactly why Shigen was furious. It also understood that Shigen must be outraged at Danzo for targeting Nagato, someone he acknowledged, and for stealing the Rinnegan—a crucial piece of the Eye of the Moon Plan!

At the same time...

The faces of the Konoha shinobi also changed drastically.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's anger flared. He had been prepared to sacrifice his own life to eliminate the threat of Shigen, yet now he was hearing that his old friend Danzo had teamed up with Konoha's two most dangerous rogue shinobi? His mind was already cursing Danzo from top to bottom!

"Obito?"

Minato Namikaze was visibly shocked. He had been completely unaware of Obito's survival. "Obito is still alive?"

"Minato."

"Twelve years ago, the Nine-Tails attack was orchestrated by Uchiha Obito while he was wearing a mask."

At this point, Jiraiya had no choice but to reveal the truth to Minato. However, his focus was more on Orochimaru, his brows furrowing as he considered the implications.

That snake!

Had he orchestrated the revival of the past Hokage in Konoha just to keep them occupied—so he could steal Nagato's Rinnegan?

This was...

A crisis on top of a crisis!

As the Konoha shinobi discussed amongst themselves, Black Zetsu continued trying to persuade Shigen. It seemed to understand the thoughts forming in his mind and immediately added fuel to the fire!

"Shigen."

"I know you've always wanted this era's story to end with the shinobi of this era, but now, we have no choice—we need you."

All this time...

Shigen had refused to use Nagato's Rinnegan for resurrection.

His reasoning was that Nagato was a comrade working toward the same goal of changing the shinobi world.

If Nagato were to use the Rinnegan to revive someone, Shigen would have preferred it be Uchiha Madara—someone who had been truly recognized—to personally complete the Eye of the Moon Plan.

But now...

That thinking had to change!

Now, what needed to be done was to punish Danzo Shimura, to use Danzo as the catalyst for his own resurrection, and to strike this world with overwhelming force!

Black Zetsu's anticipation grew as it watched Shigen's fingers slowly clench into a fist.

It knew that this man's thoughts were shifting.

It knew that Shigen would not let Danzo steal the Rinnegan without retribution!

He would make Danzo suffer under the very power he coveted, letting that fool realize that not all power was his to claim!

"Shigen..."

Black Zetsu called out softly.

At that moment...

Their thoughts aligned perfectly.

Black Zetsu knew Shigen understood exactly what it wanted him to do—because there was only one answer that could change everything!

And Shigen...

Never disappointed Black Zetsu's expectations!

"..."

Shigen raised his fingers in silence!

The moment his hand moved, the anticipation on Black Zetsu's face turned into pure joy. It already knew what Shigen intended to do!

Even though...

Shigen had never wanted to resurrect himself...

He had always seen himself as merely a guide.

But now...

Only by fully returning to life could he swiftly eliminate the Hokage, reclaim the Rinnegan from Danzo, and save Nagato and Konan!

"Brother, be careful..."

Tobirama immediately sensed something was wrong. He quickly called out to Hashirama, urging him to reinforce the seal!

However...

His warning backfired!

Hashirama had never relaxed his vigilance over Shigen, but hearing his brother's shout made him instinctively turn to look at Tobirama!

And that single moment...

Was all it took for disaster to unfold!

The instant Tobirama shouted, the cursed seals on his body suddenly activated, forcing his hands together to form a seal!

"Water Style: Water Severing Wave!"

Tobirama spewed forth a high-speed stream of water toward the Myojinmon torii gates, slicing through them in an instant!

"Tobirama!"

Hashirama's face was filled with shock!

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"I'm being controlled by the curse seal..."

Tobirama's expression darkened. The cursed markings wrapped around his entire body, leaving only his mouth free to speak. "Monkey..."

"Second Lord!"

Hiruzen immediately understood Tobirama's warning. He raised his hands to perform the seals for the Reaper Death Seal, intending to end Shigen once and for all!

But...

Hiruzen's body suddenly froze in place!

The cursed seals spread over him rapidly, completely paralyzing him. He could only watch as his hands refused to clasp together!

"Cursed seals..."

Jiraiya's expression shifted. He recalled that Shigen had once placed curse marks on Hiruzen and the others, though he had never activated them before—not even when he was sealed by the Myojinmon!

So why now?

Why was he suddenly using the curse marks to control Hiruzen and Tobirama?

What was he planning?!

Jiraiya couldn't figure it out!

But Tobirama had already pieced it together!

In this moment, he combined all the information he had gathered and reached a terrifying conclusion!

Not long ago...

They had learned that the Rinnegan had the power to resurrect the dead...

And in the past...

Danzo had been marked with Shigen's curse seal...

When these two facts were put together, along with the memory of Shigen's terrifying soul...

"He wants to... resurrect himself!"

Tobirama immediately shouted his realization to the others. "He's using the curse seal... to control Danzo and bring himself back to life!"

And then...

Tobirama issued the most urgent warning!

"Find Danzo immediately!"

Tobirama could not fathom what would happen if Shigen truly returned to life. Could they even stop a man from the ancient era—a man whose power had reached the realm of gods?!

But...

It was already too late!

As Black Zetsu's anticipation grew...

As Tobirama's fear surged...

As the Konoha shinobi remained stunned and confused...

A dazzling white light erupted from Shigen's body!

"This is bad!"

Hashirama instinctively knew that something terrible was happening. Chakra surged to his fists as he swung them toward Shigen!

Faster!

He had to stop this before it was too late!

If he could strike fast enough, maybe he could—

But...

It was futile.

The glow from Shigen's body faded.

And as the white light dissipated, his once lifeless Edo Tensei body transformed into flesh and blood, with his chakra rapidly regenerating!

At this moment—

His full power had returned!

The overwhelming strength he had once sealed away in the past...

Was finally free to be unleashed in this era without restraint!

A terrifying wave of chakra burst forth, sweeping across Konoha. Countless shinobi were thrown into the air!

The towering trees in the surrounding forests—once immovable—shook violently under the force of the unleashed energy!

"What... is happening?"

Kakashi, who had been focused on pursuing Obito, was nearly knocked down by the force. Luckily, Might Guy caught him just in time!

"This..."

Might Guy planted his feet firmly, shielding a group of young genin. His eyes widened, sweat dripping down his face. "This chakra..."

"Can a human even possess such power?"

Kurenai clutched her student tightly, her body trembling. She swore she had never felt anything like this before!

Even the Nine-Tails' chakra on that fateful night...

Could not compare!

"What the hell..."

"Is happening?!"

All of Konoha was left questioning in terror.

At the center of the storm...

Shigen calmly grasped Hashirama's incoming punch.

No—

He caught it effortlessly.

Because stopping it...

Was far too easy for him.

Shigen felt the surge of life in his veins. His soul had fully rejoined his body.

"..."

Hashirama's heart grew heavy.

For the first time, he truly realized—

Even at his peak, he had never been Shigen's equal.

Shigen slowly raised his head.

His Rinnegan... shattered like paper.

Leaving behind only empty eye sockets.

Yet...

He didn't care about losing his sight.

For the man who had ended his own life a thousand years ago...

Had now written the first words of a new Chapter in his story.

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