Naruto: The dungeon I developed went viral throughout the entire ninja world.

Chapter 49 Reanimation Trial Card, The Gambler's Madness

The image on the screen suddenly froze.

Kato Dan's face remained frozen in the moment before his death.

His eyes were filled with a longing for life and a deep reluctance to part with Tsunade.

Indeed, in the scene, Dan keeps repeating the same sentence: "I don't want to die, I don't want to die..."

Although it may sound spineless, it was the most instinctive reaction of people at that time.

Tsunade knelt on the ground, her hand still outstretched towards Naruto.

The medical chakra never stopped flowing. She hesitated, and she was also afraid.

Her deep-seated hemophobia was not going to get better anytime soon, and she simply couldn't take that step.

Just then.

In the center of the screen, a black card appeared, with a picture of an upright coffin on it.

Black chakra overflowed from the card and flowed down the screen, seemingly turning the real world black as well.

[Edo Tensei Trial Card]

"This is……"

Tsunade recognized this chakra; it was a forbidden technique developed by her great-uncle, Tobirama Senju.

A wicked art that manipulates the souls of the dead, bringing them back to the world of the living.

"Tsunade."

Roy spoke to Tsunade again.

This time, there was no mockery as before; instead, there was a hint of temptation in it.

It also sounds a bit like a demon whispering in your ear.

"Do you want to see them? Wouldn't it bring you more peace of mind to say sorry to them in person?"

"Also, do you want to make up for the regrets of that year?"

Tsunade felt her heart pounding and her breathing quicken.

She longed for it so much, she dreamed about it constantly.

In countless midnight dreams, she saw Rope Tree smiling and calling her "sister," and she dreamed of Duan looking at her tenderly.

But when she woke up, all she found was a cold pillow and endless emptiness. At those times, she could only weep silently by herself.

"even……"

Roy threw out a bait that would tempt anyone, even if it was a trap, and they would be willing to jump into it, even if it was a trap revealed to be true.

"Do you want them... to come back to life?"

Tsunade felt her brain wasn't working properly; she could barely understand the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

But, come back to life? A true resurrection?

"Impossible!" Tsunade shouted. "Life and death are preordained; it's the law of nature! Even the Impure World Reincarnation technique only controls the body of the dead!"

"Natural laws?"

Roy smiled.

"In my shop, I am the rule."

"Resurrection is only the first step."

"As long as you can afford the price."

"Reincarnation is not impossible."

Reincarnation is the cycle of birth.

The legendary eye technique of the Sage of Six Paths is said to possess the miraculous ability to truly resurrect the dead.

Although Tsunade had never seen it, she had heard of it.

Wait a minute, isn't this technique a legendary one? In the current ninja world, I doubt anyone could use it.

Unless we go back to the time of the Sage of Six Paths.

However, Tsunade suddenly realized something.

This strange projection ability, and the fact that she could sense the store manager was no ordinary person.

Could it be that this mysterious shop owner...maybe...really can?

Tsunade stared at the black card on the screen, her fear gradually subsiding.

A greedy expression appears, which is the standard look on a gambler's face when they see the chips to turn the tide.

Hemophobia? Psychological trauma?

Compared to the temptation of resurrecting loved ones, all of this is nothing!

As long as we can revive the broken tree and bring the rope tree back.

She'd be willing to swim in a pool of blood, let alone see it!

What do you want?

Tsunade suddenly raised her voice, making it loud and powerful.

"It's very simple."

Roy shook the teacup in his hand.

"I want you to return to Konoha and become the Fifth Hokage."

"I want you to pay back all the debts Konoha owes me, including the 300 million ryo that Hiruzen Sarutobi embezzled, with interest."

"Furthermore, all future high-level decisions in Konoha must prioritize my interests."

This is a transaction, a naked exchange of interests.

They have no sense of righteousness or sentiment; all they care about is money and power.

"make a deal!"

Tsunade did not hesitate at all.

She grabbed Naruto by the collar and, ignoring the fact that he was still covered in blood, lifted him up.

His eyes were so fierce they looked like he wanted to devour someone.

"Back to the village!"

Tsunade roared.

"I'm going to be Hokage!"

"I'll take this deal!"

Once someone becomes Hokage, they have the power to mobilize Konoha's resources.

With money, one can pay off the debt. And once the debt is paid off, the broken rope tree can be retrieved.

She had calculated this better than anyone else.

"Lady Tsunade..."

Silent was startled.

She had never seen Tsunade with that expression before.

The madness of pursuing a goal at all costs is even more terrifying than the madness of losing money gambling.

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Tsunade held Naruto in one hand while pressing his chest with the other to treat him; she didn't want to waste even a moment longer.

A brilliant green light shone as the Palm Immortal Technique was unleashed at full power.

In her eyes, blood at this moment was simply a stepping stone to resurrection.

Just a few seconds.

Naruto's pale face regained its rosy hue.

Damaged internal organs are quickly repaired, and broken meridians are reconnected.

"Cough cough..."

Naruto coughed twice and opened his eyes.

He looked at the woman in front of him, whose face was full of murderous intent.

"Okay... all done?"

Naruto touched his chest and surprisingly felt no pain; in fact, he felt stronger than before.

Is this the skill of a medical genius?

"Now that you're done, stand up!"

Tsunade released her grip and threw Naruto to the ground.

"Don't waste time."

"I need to return to Konoha immediately."

"Anyone who dares to block my way, I'll beat them to a pulp!"

She turned around and strode towards Konoha, her back view exuding an aura of dominance.

Tsunade, who had been unable to be persuaded by everyone before, is now running faster than anyone else, thanks to a few words of encouragement from the shopkeeper.

Jiraiya stood to the side, dumbfounded.

He looked at Tsunade, who was acting like she was on steroids, and Naruto, who was jumping around on the ground, and felt a little incredulous.

Is treatment really that fast? I bet it's the kind that requires full-power output.

Jiraiya scratched his head.

Where did my hemophobia, which was just a moment ago, go? How did a single card solve it all?

"This is so realistic..."

Jiraiya muttered to himself.

The projection had not yet disappeared in mid-air.

Roy sat in his rocking chair, watching this scene, and a cold smile appeared on his face.

"This is called benefit therapy."

"What psychological barrier, what trauma?"

To put it bluntly, it's because we don't have enough leverage.

"If the temptation is strong enough, you can get anyone, even a dead person, to work, let alone someone with hemophobia."

"Besides, it's a living person."

He waved his hand, and the projection disappeared.

A group of five.

Tsunade walked in front, exuding a fierce aura, and Shizune had to jog to keep up.

Naruto and Sasuke followed behind, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

This woman... is too fierce.

Jiraiya walked at the back, watching Tsunade's back with a complex smile.

Regardless of the process, at least the result is good.

If Tsunade returns, Konoha will be saved.

But... Jiraiya touched the wallet in his pocket.

"The days ahead are probably going to be tough."

"The most irritable Hokage in history, and also the Hokage with the most debt."

"Konoha's finances are likely to be completely drained."