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"The soul also has a lifespan?" Onoki's eyes widened!

The longer he spent with Kitahara Kaede, the more he realized his own ignorance.

This situation has been occurring more frequently lately, which is making it difficult for Ohnoki to adapt.

“As long as it remains within the realm of life, it will inevitably face the threat of death. Isn’t that a natural thing?” Kitahara Kaede said with a profound smile.

While speaking, he also glanced at Tsunade and Guy.

“The power of life is obviously not simply about being born. Doesn’t a complete life necessarily involve both birth and death?” Tsunade immediately understood Kitahara Kaede’s implication.

Her path to order was based on life. If she wanted to reach the level of domination and interfere with time, then the process of life and death was something she had to thoroughly understand.

"To challenge the infinite in a finite life! That's youth!" Akai became passionate again.

Everyone had gotten used to his obsession with youth, but they also accepted that Akai might not be able to reach the Dominator level.

He clearly chose life as the foundation of the path of order, but now he can't even understand the meaning behind Kitahara Kaede's hints.

This way of thinking naturally led people to overlook the path he took afterward.

“Perhaps Guy-sensei will understand sooner than Tsunade, after all, he has truly experienced it. But even if you reach the end of the path of the order of life, you only have a foundation.” Kitahara Kaede shook his head with a smile.

It's actually hard for people to dislike someone like Ah Kai, who is always full of enthusiasm.

In Konoha Village, Guy is always treated as a joke, largely because Guy is an "oddball".

However, in the ninja world, "outliers" are the ones who are most likely to reach the pinnacle.

For ordinary people, are bloodline limit ninjas an anomaly?

Are Kaguya Otsutsuki and the Sage of Six Paths anomalies?

The answer is obvious.

To survive as an outcast in the ninja world requires an indomitable will; otherwise, one would have been assimilated long ago.

“If Orochimaru had been raised as a scientist from a young age, he might…” Tsunade was interrupted by A halfway through her sentence.

“He’s probably already been killed.” Ai said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Geniuses in the ninja world, no matter what type they are, are always the target of everyone's criticism. Without strength, they can never grow up," Onoki also said.

Tsunade was speechless for a moment, because she knew that A and Onoki were right.

If Orochimaru hadn't been strong enough, he might have been silenced after helping Danzo complete the implantation of Hashirama cells and the Sharingan.

Even if they weren't silenced, they would inevitably be confined to some dark and secluded environment.

The ninja world elevates individual strength to a transcendent status, but it also liberates powerful individuals from many constraints.

"If souls can also die, then isn't it a bit excessive to have Second Grandfather come out to study it?" Tsunade changed the subject.

“The lifespan of a powerful individual soul far exceeds that of a living person, so you don’t need to worry about that. ...That’s why even if Orochimaru died of old age in his research, he could be resurrected using Edo Tensei to continue the research.” Kitahara Kaede said in a teasing tone.

The Impure World Reincarnation technique has a huge impact on living people.

As for the lifespan of the soul, that's something we don't need to worry about too much.

The first generation of shadow clones in each village could be summoned by the Sage of Six Paths, which shows that a hundred years is still a considerable amount of time for a soul.

Souls of power like Indra and Asura can even reincarnate continuously for thousands of years.

The duration that a powerful soul can exist is beyond imagination.

“Kitahara Kaede can even reverse the time of the dead, reviving them in the 'present'. So Lady Tsunade doesn’t need to worry about this kind of problem,” Kakashi said.

Tsunade was speechless.

She didn't have the same tendency to be easily frightened as Onoki, but she often found herself speechless because of Kitahara Kaede.

“Once someone appears in the world who can lead the world forward, everything that was originally normal becomes like a hindrance.” Itachi Uchiha shook his head.

This was his heartfelt feeling.

Kitahara Kaede's arrival caused changes in the ninja world so fast that people couldn't keep up.

The original ninjas will become the highlight of their lives and the end of their ninja careers in film and television.

But what about now? At least everyone present believes that the end of their careers is at least 3.6, which is to become a master.

If this change were explained to those who remained in the ninja world, they would likely have no idea what it meant.

"The education system in the ninja world needs to be updated; at the very least, the information in the textbooks needs to be changed," Onoki sighed.

"Revising textbooks? Hiruzen Sarutobi is good at that! Didn't he say he was the strongest Hokage?" Ai casually joked.

For those present, Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength was no secret, especially after learning about the actual circumstances of Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's title of "Strongest Hokage" is meant to be ridiculed.

"Let's be a little more lenient with the Third Hokage. His ability has allowed Konoha to survive to this day; it's been a tough job for him," Kakashi said, his words a mix of praise and criticism.

Chapter 794 The Shadow's Positional Switching System

It's quite remarkable that Hiruzen Sarutobi's abilities have allowed Konoha to survive.

During World War II, it was thanks to Mito Uzumaki's final display of strength that Konoha was spared from the ravages of war.

By the time of the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha had already produced a sufficient number of geniuses.

It was only through everyone's concerted efforts that the Third Shinobi World War ended in victory for Konoha.

As for what Hiruzen Sarutobi did during the Third Shinobi World War? He simply signed a ceasefire agreement when Iwagakure was no longer able to sustain the war and was preparing to surrender...

This was like a windfall for Onoki.

After the Kannabi Bridge was destroyed, Iwagakure's supply lines were completely cut off, and Ōnoki was prepared to bleed heavily and then surrender.

Just then, Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped forward and declared that he wanted peace, so he planned to sign a ceasefire agreement...

If Tobirama Senju found out about this, he would want to slap Hiruzen Sarutobi across the face.

"Teacher, he's only suited to be a teacher. As a Kage, his vision is somewhat short-sighted, and he's full of suspicion towards his own people." Tsunade said, shaking her head.

"Danzo wasn't a good guy, but without Danzo, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't have been able to protect Konoha's little bit of foundation at all," Onoki said with a sigh.

Konoha has experienced a Kage with insufficient abilities, such as Hiruzen Sarutobi, but this is definitely not an isolated case.

Not every Kage in any of the major ninja villages can possess both skill and ability.

Rasa, the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure, is one such example.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi was simply lacking in ability but had a decent overall perspective, then Rasa was practically an idiot...

As the Kazekage, Rasa seems to have no other role besides subsidizing the Sand Village's economy as a gold miner.

The Jinchuriki is his son, and this idiot wants to drive Gaara crazy, saying it's to test the limits and control of the Jinchuriki.

Calling him mentally challenged is an understatement...

The first thing he did after taking office as Kazekage was to sacrifice Pakura, the hero of Sunagakure, in exchange for peace with Kirigakure, which was far away from him.

Kitahara Kaede couldn't understand what Rasa was afraid of. Was he afraid that the water-style ninjas from Kirigakure would run into the desert and start a war with Sunagakure?

“I feel like you’re talking about the Fourth Kazekage, but I have no proof,” Kitahara Kaede said to Onoki.

"Rasa? He's an idiot. What can he do besides manual labor?" Onoki said with a contemptuous tone.

"How did Rasa get killed by Orochimaru? I'm quite curious about that. If I remember correctly, Rasa should be able to fly, right?" Tsunade asked.

Luo Sha manipulates gold dust, which is heavier than sand, but it is still more than enough to carry a person.

Despite having mastered the ability to fly, Rasa was still taken down by Orochimaru, who was unable to fly. Rasa truly exceeded Onoki's expectations.

"Perhaps it's because it's restricted by the barrier?" Kitahara Kaede said.

According to the original storyline, if Orochimaru could use the Four Purple Flame Formation to restrain Hiruzen Sarutobi's movements, then restraining Rasa should be no problem for him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's title of "Strongest Hokage" is obviously an exaggeration, but his strength is indeed at the Kage level, and he is not weak even among Kage-level players.

If he didn't even have that kind of strength, he would have been killed by Danzo long ago and then usurped the throne.

"A barrier? That makes sense," Kakashi agreed.

“The Sand Village and the Leaf Village are typical examples. None of us can guarantee that all future Kage will be excellent.” A brought the topic back.

“But we can’t stay in the shadows forever. A leader who lives forever will make young people lose their ambition,” Onoki said.

An immortal leader is not necessarily a good thing for the development of a village.

Those capable and talented young people who realize they will never become actresses will definitely have other ideas in their minds.

"Perhaps the Shadow position could be changed to an age-restricted one?" Kitahara Kaede said.

"A time limit? That might be a good idea; it could prevent one company from dominating the market," Ai said. "But how long should the time limit be?"

That's a good question. If the timeframe is too short, the changes in the shadows will cause a lot of trouble.

However, if this continues for a long time, there won't be much difference from before.

"Fifteen years, I guess? That's about the average ninja's peak period," Tsunade said.

The energy used by ninjas is chakra, which is an energy extracted from cells and mixed with spiritual power.

Once a person reaches their peak, they will inevitably grow old. Fifteen years is precisely the peak period for a Kage-level powerhouse.

Like Onoki, he's long past his prime.

The reason this old guy remained powerful before becoming a powerful being of order was because his will and spirit were still taut, and the destructive power of Dust Release enabled him to perform that way.

If the elderly Onoki were to fight the young Onoki, the difference in strength would be quite clear.

"An entire peak period? Wouldn't that cut off the path to advancement for other top players of the same era?" Kitahara Kaede said.

For example, when Naruto and Sasuke begin to decline, the other's decline also begins.

In this situation, all the powerful individuals in the 670s would face the dilemma of not being able to become Shadows.

"How about ten years? That's just enough time for the new Kage to demonstrate the results of his leadership, and it won't let the strong players of the same era waste their peak years," Kakashi said.

“I think eight years might be a good timeframe,” Kitahara Kaede said.

“If it’s ten years, then the next Shadow Society will be in decline for five years. Eight years is a good timeframe, one before the other, which should be appropriate,” Kitahara Kaede explained his thoughts.

"So, those who step into the order won't become Kage, right?" Onoki said.

"What? You old codger, are you planning to go back to the position of Kage and work for a few more years?" Ai squinted at Onoki.

Of the people present, Ai was the most successful as the Shadow, as he determined that the eight-year timeframe proposed by Kitahara Kaede was the most appropriate limit!

Becoming a shadow is just the beginning. Once a person becomes a shadow, it is easy for them to lose their willpower in endless work.

Eight years is acceptable for both those who want to become film stars and those who want to retire after becoming film stars.

"How could that be!" Onoki shook his head violently.

If it weren't for the fact that the young people of Iwagakure were really not up to par, he would have resigned from his position as Tsuchikage long ago.

The pressure of being in the shadows is much higher than I imagined!

Chapter 795 The Land of Wind

"Where are we going next?" Onoki quickly changed the subject and asked.

“The Land of Wind, Gaara has become the Kazekage, but he clearly doesn’t know what the future holds,” Kitahara Kaede said.

"You intend to let my Aragaki know about our plan?" Tsunade asked, somewhat puzzled.

Logically, the fewer people who know about their plan, the better, especially since Gaara hasn't even reached the level of Order yet.

Even in the movies, Gaara isn't considered one of the top-tier characters.

Those who have not reached the level of order cannot comprehend its mysteries.

“The Land of Wind needs insiders. If they become the ones who are misled in the plan without knowing anything, then this whole thing will turn out differently,” Kitahara Kaede explained.

Each ninja village needs insiders; otherwise, it's hard to say whether other villages might try to profit from the process.

Keeping a shared secret is what makes people connected.

“But this person doesn’t have to be Gaara, right?” Kakashi said.

He acknowledges that Gaara is qualified as Kazekage, a fact they have already gathered in the past few months.

At that time, the Kage in office, except for Chojuro who was exceptionally incompetent, were all competent.

“Of course, but Gaara isn’t the type to trust an elder,” Kitahara Kaede said.