Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

According to subsequent inquiries, Nagato Uzumaki was not injured in the leg during the operation to wipe out the Akatsuki organization.

In other words, given Nagato's current physical condition, he doesn't need to create Six Paths puppets to perform various tasks for him; he can use all the abilities of the Rinnegan Six Paths himself.

With both eyes intact, Obito Uchiha and Nagato Uzumaki without any disabilities, their strength was undoubtedly nearly twice that of the original story!

Akira Hatake was confident he could hold off and subdue Obito Uchiha, but what if Nagato Uzumaki were added to the mix...?

Akira Hatake dared not make any guarantees.

Although Konoha Village still has three Kage-level fighters—Minato Namikaze, Kakashi, and Sakumo Hatake—adding Akira Hatake makes four.

In a four-on-two situation, it's an absolute sure win.

However, on the other hand, Obito Uchiha also possessed a rogue-like spatial ability, making Konoha Village practically defenseless against him.

With Obito Uchiha leading the way, he and Nagato Uzumaki could definitely move freely in and out of Konoha.

what does this mean? !

This means that the large and powerful Hidden Leaf Village will inevitably suffer enormous losses due to the energy unleashed by the complementary abilities of the two individuals.

If Obito Uchiha had been a little more sensible back then, he could have led Nagato Uzumaki in a guerrilla war against Konoha...

I can already imagine the scene.

It is possible that, apart from Minato Namikaze, Akira Hatake, Kakashi Hatake, and Sakumo Hatake, everyone in Konoha Village will be under the threat of death from Obito Uchiha and Nagato Uzumaki.

This is the downside of having concerns: when dealing with the enemy, you also have to think about the people behind you who need protection, which undoubtedly gives the enemy another chance.

The saying "Those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose" perfectly describes the situation of Obito Uchiha and Akira Hatake at this moment.

Therefore, Akira Hatake only has two ways to solve this dilemma.

First, subdue and kill Obito Uchiha;

Secondly, he revived Rin Nohara and pulled Obito Uchiha back from the darkness.

Akira Hatake was confident he could accomplish both of these points, but after comparing the two methods, he chose the second one.

Obito Uchiha is a genius, and his combat strength and abilities are worthy of Akira Hatake's attention. In the great changes to come, he can provide significant assistance to Akira Hatake.

However, if the second method is to be implemented to revive Rin Nohara, Orochimaru becomes an unavoidable obstacle.

However, with Minato Namikaze's tacit approval and Akira Hatake's full support, Orochimaru made smooth progress on his research path, and the speed of his progress was so astonishing that even Akira Hatake was somewhat surprised.

The secret laboratory that Konoha specially set up for Orochimaru.

In a passageway paved with a single marble slab, the sound of two pairs of footsteps approaching from afar came with a "tap-tap".

Two figures were reflected on the smooth, flat board: Orochimaru and Akira Hatake walking beside him.

"My wise ruler, how do you feel about the environment here?"

Walking through the passageway, Orochimaru pointed to the many items displayed there and asked Akira Hatake with a smile.

"It's alright, not too creepy."

Akira Hatake carefully observed the surrounding environment and gave a fairly objective assessment.

Orochimaru no longer needs to conduct his research in secret. With the full support of Konoha Village, his research conditions are now incredibly favorable.

And because of this, Orochimaru's mentality is gradually returning to normal. Although he still occasionally does some crazy things, it is still largely within a controllable range.

The above two points are the real key factors that make this testing base more "sunny".

"Hehe, I think so too."

Orochimaru nodded slightly, then looked at Akira Hatake with hope, "Akira-kun, I remember you said you would fully support my research."

Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Akira Hatake raised an eyebrow and his heart skipped a beat.

With a hint of frustration in his voice, Hatake Akira glared at Orochimaru, "I said, you didn't spend all the research funds again, did you?!"

"You understand me best, wise ruler."

Orochimaru grinned. "I've been interested in a lot of research projects lately, so... high expenses are inevitable."

"Orochimaru, that's not how you calculate things!"

Akira Hatake reached out and scratched his head of silver hair, almost pulling out a few strands. "I remember last month... half of the war reparations from the Land of Wind were given to you!"

“Wise ruler, you may not know how much research funding actually costs.”

Orochimaru then put on a very troubled expression, "Besides, it's only a few hundred million in research funding, which is nothing but a drop in the ocean for some very important research."

"For example, the relationship between the body and the soul; this research project alone would cost over 100 million taels of silver."

Orochimaru glanced at the silent Akira Hatake beside him, a wicked smile spreading across his face. "Akira-kun, add another 10 billion... no, 7 million!"

"If you add another 7 million taels of silver, I am confident that I can revive Nohara Rin within two months!"

"Are you sure you're not using this to blackmail me into giving you more research funding?" Hatake Akira looked at Orochimaru suspiciously, not believing his explanation at all.

"how come!"

Orochimaru categorically denied it, then pulled Hatake Akira forward, saying, "I'll show you my research results, and then you'll believe everything I just said."

Akira Hatake didn't say anything more and quickly followed Orochimaru's steps.

The research base built for Orochimaru covered a large area, and it took the two of them nearly two minutes of walking, turning left and right, before finally arriving at their destination.

"arrive."

As Orochimaru finished speaking, a huge metal gate blocked Akira Hatake's view.

The metal gate was at least three people tall. Akira Hatake didn't know the main metal components it was made of, but he could understand the complex sealing runes engraved on it.

"This is... a sealing technique used to bind something?"

Akira Hatake could discern the general function of this large-scale sealing technique from the complex sealing runes, but if he wanted to delve deeper, he would need to study it more carefully.

However, with Orochimaru by his side, Akira Hatake might as well ask directly.

"As expected of a wise ruler, he could discern the specific function of this sealing technique with just a glance."

Orochimaru first praised Akira Hatake, then explained the specific function of the large-scale sealing technique to Akira with a smug look on his face.

“This sealing technique is one of my recent research results.” Orochimaru pointed to the intricate sealing runes on the gate. “Its main function is just as Your Majesty just judged; it exists for the purpose of restraint.”

"And what this sealing technique binds is the soul."

"A soul?" Akira Hatake raised an eyebrow. "I didn't expect you to actually manage to do it!"

"Actually, it's not a very complicated thing."

Orochimaru's expression remained calm, but the slight upturn of his lips betrayed his true thoughts.

"I only referenced the Kato clan's spirit transformation technique, incorporated some concepts from the Impure World Reincarnation, and finally combined it with the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique to create it."

As Akira Hatake listened to Orochimaru's explanation, he increasingly felt that Orochimaru was showing off.

Are you showing off?

Orochimaru was taken aback by Akira Hatake's direct question and, after a moment of stunned silence, suddenly burst out laughing.

"Haha, wise ruler, you really understand me!"

Orochimaru stuck out his tongue and licked his lips. "Yes, I'm showing off!"

Orochimaru suddenly spread his arms wide, his expression almost manic. "I've found a way to make human souls immortal. Isn't that something to brag about?!"

"Furthermore, I've discovered something very interesting; he might be one of the keys to my further understanding of the truth about the ninja world!"

“That’s certainly something to brag about,” Hatake Akira chimed in, then asked Orochimaru, “But I’d like to know, what extraordinary thing have you discovered?”

"grim Reaper!"

"The Grim Reaper?" Akira Hatake was suddenly startled. "The Grim Reaper that exists in the Pure Land?"

"Correct!"

Orochimaru nodded. "I wonder if Your Majesty would be interested in coming in with me to see the true face of the Grim Reaper?"

"what do you mean……"

Akira Hatake's mind went blank for a moment. "The sealing technique on this metal gate is meant to bind the Shinigami?!"

"if not?"

Orochimaru glanced at Akira Hatake, "If it weren't for building this gate, my research funds wouldn't have run out so quickly."

After saying that, Orochimaru shook his head with some regret, "If I had had more funds back then, I could have used chakra metal to build this door entirely."

Gudong.

Akira Hatake suddenly swallowed, pointed at the metal gate in front of him, and asked Orochimaru in a trembling voice, "You mean, this metal gate contains chakra metal?"

"if not?"

Orochimaru shrugged. "You don't actually think that ordinary metal can trap a Shinigami in spirit form, do you?"

"Moreover, ordinary metals cannot withstand the violent chakra, so the sealing formula of the Binding Spirit Seal cannot be inscribed on it."

"So... how much chakra metal did you use?"

Akira Hatake realized something, and he suddenly had an urge to yell at Orochimaru for being a spendthrift!

"Let's make it 1:1 with other types of metals."

Orochimaru casually stated a ratio: "The cost of purchasing chakra metal was approximately 7 million ryo."

"7...7...hundred million...?"

“Yes.” Orochimaru nodded. “For the sake of scientific research, I don’t think this amount of money is anything.”

"Besides, do you think 7 million taels is a lot?"

"Isn't that a lot?"

Akira Hatake was heartbroken. Orochimaru had spent so much money just to build a dilapidated door!

"Compared to my research findings, it's really not much."

Orochimaru remained calm. "After all, Rin Nohara's resurrection also depends on this gate. Otherwise, we would not be able to retain Rin Nohara's spirit, that is, her soul."

"what do you mean……"

"Literally, Rin Nohara's soul is also bound behind this gate."