From Pirates to the Strongest Death God in Soul Society

Chapter 327 Confirming goals and interests in the ninja world!
Ben sat up from the simple wooden bed and asked, "How long have I been unconscious?"

"Not long, less than a day." Nami responded.

"Is it because the speed of time flowing is different, or is there something wrong with my perception in the Pure Land? I still feel like quite a long time has passed." Bane pondered for a moment and said.

"Pure Land? What does that mean?" Fubuki asked.

"It's like this. If none of you have been summoned, then it must be a problem with my ability. Before, my soul was summoned to the death side of this world. According to your understanding, it can be regarded as the underworld, called the 'Pure Land'. It is an endless desert, as if there is nothing. It is the destination of the souls of the dead." Bane began to tell about his strange experience.

"In the end, I seemed to have established a connection with the Pure Land, and it seemed as if I had communicated with the God of Death. I don't know if it was an illusion, but I felt that the God of Death was empty and had no self-awareness. If I could merge with him, my consciousness might be able to become the God of the Pure Land who controls souls and death." Bane said uncertainly.

The others all felt it was a little unreal listening to his description.

After a long moment, Zoro said, "That may not be the case. Perhaps your consciousness will also dissipate, and you will lose yourself and become an 'empty' god?"

"You're right. Perhaps this is a possibility." Bane nodded.

"That would be a big problem." Weber looked at Bane and said, "By then, you might become part of the rules of life and death in this world, and you will no longer have freedom and will."

"That makes sense. But how should I put it? Although there is a crisis, it is indeed a good direction. While retaining this sense of crisis, we should also try our best to find opportunities in this regard, right?" Bane said greedily.

However, these things are somewhat illusory and there are no traces of them for the time being.

After everyone discussed for a while, Robin said, "Let's not talk about this for now. We are still in the mountains. The most urgent thing is to determine the situation outside and then search for valuable technology, knowledge, and clues about the gate."

"Don't you always get some 'precognitive' hints when you travel through the world?" Zoro looked at Bane and asked, "Did you get any this time?"

"Yes." Bane nodded, and then quickly said: "As far as I know, this is a world with magical powers. Let's call it the 'Ninja World'. Through practice, people can master a kind of energy called chakra, thus becoming ninjas and performing the magical power of 'ninjutsu'."

With Bane's introduction, everyone's attention was quickly attracted.

Generally speaking, Bane tells about the ninja village, the properties of ninjutsu, the tailed beasts, the conflicts between countries and villages, and so on.

"But I'm not quite sure what area the current timeline is in. We need to confirm this with the outside world later." Bane concluded.

"Ninjutsu. It sounds quite interesting." Weber said with a little anticipation.

"According to what you just said, the ninjutsu here also includes the concept of 'time and space', which may be helpful to Dr. Genos's research on the gate. We have to find a way to obtain the relevant technology and knowledge." Robin analyzed seriously.

"Just like the energy of the natural system is endless, the tailed beasts you just described also possess almost endless energy. Can they be used as energy reserves to open the gate to the world?" Fubuki raised her eyebrows and said with some anticipation.

"There's no point in imagining things." Zoro straightened his expression and said in a very clear and crisp tone: "The tailed beasts must also be collected."

"According to what Bane said just now, the tailed beasts are the violent organizations in this world, that is, the strategic weapons of the ninja villages. It is impossible that they will kindly hand them over to us when we need them. From this point of view, we should be mentally prepared for hostility." Weber analyzed.

"The knowledge of ninjutsu must be extremely precious. If we want to obtain it, we must also be mentally prepared to plunder it by force." Robin also said in a deep tone.

"Why does it feel like we've become villains since we left the world of the navy? We were partners of justice before," Nami said helplessly and amusedly.

"There's no other way. It's obviously impossible to obtain knowledge, technology, and power from these alien worlds in a friendly way. Our natural position is that of plunderers." Bane nodded.

Everyone looked at each other, and after a moment, their eyes became serious. Then Robin said, "Since everyone has this awareness, there is no need to explain the extra reasons. According to the information just given by Bane, our main task in this world is to obtain knowledge of a new ninjutsu system, try to see if we can use this power, and then collect tailed beasts that may serve as energy sources, as well as rare space-time technology, knowledge, and ninjutsu. Finally, it is about the unexpected gains that Bane got in the world of the dead before, right?"

Ian, who was standing by, wrote all of this down in his notebook, and finally looked at Bane to see if he had anything to add.

Bane was just about to say that was roughly the case, when he suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly said, "Oh, yes, there is also a 'natural energy', which is similar to the environmental energy discussed by the doctor and the teacher in the Empire before. It is also like the feeling that Zoro felt before he came. It is a more ancient power that is different from the 'ninjutsu' power born from the chakra energy system. It is called 'Xianjutsu', which absorbs these natural energies to enhance oneself and even prolong life. These powers are currently in the hands of a mysterious inherited force known as the Three Holy Lands, namely Myoboku Mountain, Ryuchi Cave, and Wet Bone Forest."

Bane quickly told Zoro and the others about the three holy places, such as the Toad Sage, the Slug Sage, the White Snake Sage, etc. "Senjutsu? It sounds more interesting than ninjutsu." Zoro looked very interested.

Perhaps he is very gifted and talented in this area. Before in the empire, he had felt the environmental energy through meditation. That energy could even be called "natural energy."

Now, after hearing what Bane said, that this world has knowledge about the cultivation of this kind of power, and even a holy land that has been passed down for thousands of years, he is of course very much looking forward to it.

"The use of this natural energy, that is, magic, should also be included in our goals this time." Bane looked at Ian and said.

Ian nodded immediately and recorded this matter in his little notebook.

After arranging this matter, the original plan to set up camp was disbanded on the spot as Bane woke up. Everyone quickly packed up and started to go down the mountain to investigate the time and situation in the outside world.

More than three hours later, as it was getting dark, Zoro was sitting in a store on the street of a small village eating skewers.

Due to his poor sense of direction, although he emphasized that he had not gotten lost for a long time, everyone still quite "distrusted" him. After arriving at the village at the foot of the mountain, they arranged for Zoro to wait here, and the rest of the people dispersed to obtain the corresponding basic information.

"You all look down on me. Damn it." Zoro muttered unhappily while eating roast beef.

But just as he was about to pick up a new skewer, he suddenly seemed to realize someone was watching him and looked across the street.

Judging from the shop front, it was a wine shop on Hua Street. There was a man with white hair and strange oil paint on his face. He was hugging two beauties on his left and right, looking at Sauron with a drunken look.

"What? Want to ask for directions?" Zoro thought strangely.

However, he also felt a slight sense of vigilance from the man opposite him. It was his instinct reminding him that, at least from an instinctive point of view, the guy opposite him should be considered a capable person.

However, Zoro felt that he had just arrived in this world and was just sitting down to eat two skewers. There was no reason for him to make enemies with others, so he was not too worried.

As for the person opposite, if Bane was here, he would naturally recognize him as the famous 'Toad Sage' Jiraiya in the ninja world, the signature figure of Konohagakure and one of the three ninjas.

Jiraiya certainly had no animosity towards Zoro. After noticing Zoro's gaze, he smiled slightly awkwardly, then hugged two hostesses who looked very plump, and left the street laughing.

Seeing this, Zoro didn't pay much attention to it. He withdrew his attention and continued to eat his skewers.

At the corner of the street, after dismissing the hostess, Jiraiya quickly sobered up from his drunkenness. He traveled around the world, on the one hand to find his good friend Orochimaru, and on the other hand, to explore intelligence in various places for the village.

"Judging from his attire and appearance, he should be a samurai, right? It's been a long time since I met a samurai that made me feel so creepy. He doesn't even have any hostility, but he looks like a wild beast eating." As Jiraiya spoke, he took out his little notebook and drew a simple portrait of Zoro on it.

You know what, he does have some skills and draws pretty well.

The reason I drew this portrait is not because I am targeting Zoro or something, but to remember the strong man, so that if I meet him somewhere in the future, I will be alert and mentally prepared.

Soon, after putting away the small sketchbook, Ziraiya stretched and prepared to find a place to rest.

"Speaking of which, the Chunin Exam is coming up soon in the village, and this time the old man is going to be in the spotlight. I've been out for so long, why not go back and take a look?" Jiraiya thought to himself.

Ever since Orochimaru defected from Konoha, Jiraiya had been tracking this little friend outside for years. Although he would occasionally return to Konoha, he would stop and leave immediately, handing over information with the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and rarely stayed in the village.

During this period, Jiraiya also felt a little tired, so he thought about going back to the village to have a good rest.

At the same time, the Chunin Exam will be held in Konoha Village soon, and although Jiraiya did not obtain any substantial evidence in his tracking of Orochimaru, he vaguely felt that Orochimaru might very likely return to Konoha during this period.

Maybe there is some conspiracy here!
　There will be another chapter updated later~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)