I, Uchiha Hikaru, have joined the chat group.

Chapter 341 "02" and Orochimaru's News

Finally, Uchiha Hikaru asked about Ace in the chat group.

It's funny.

Perhaps because this group of people has been causing too much trouble in the One Piece world recently, Ace, who was originally going to be the catalyst for the "Marineford War" and occupy an important role, seems to have been forgotten by the World Government.

The Navy Headquarters has yet to announce how it will deal with this "son of the Pirate King".

Even Hancock, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, had no idea about Ace's current situation, or even whether he was imprisoned in Impel Down.

but……

The problem is not big.

Ace's identity meant that he couldn't be killed by the World Government at will.

Once the news of the alliance between the Whitebeard Pirates and the "Dimensional Pirates" spreads across the seas, the World Government will likely react. At that point, it will be time to make a big deal out of this "son of the former Pirate King."

[Anonymous: I'm logging off now. Remember to call me if anything comes up.]

After leaving that message in the group chat.

Uchiha Hikaru quickly refocused on reality, briefly examined Dr. Gero's research findings, and then, at the Red Ribbon Army base, signed for a technological product she had been eagerly anticipating—

[Ultimate Mechatronics Strike Free Mode Prototype 02]

This "02" was initiated and started after Kokichi and I arrived at Dr. Gro's laboratory.

Now, after about six months of research...

It's finally taking shape.

Uchiha Hikaru first had Yukichi find several cameras and video cameras, instructing him to remember to take pictures for him. Then, he climbed into the cockpit of the mecha from the side of "02" and tried to operate it according to the voices of Yukichi and Dr. Gero coming through the headset.

As for the effect...

Pretty good.

Previously, the "01" piloted by Uchiha Hikaru was essentially a reskinned version of a mass-produced mecha from the Red Ribbon Army, created by Dr. Gero. Aside from a resemblance to "Gundam" in appearance, its performance was far inferior to the latter. If scientists from the Dragon Raja world or the Jujutsu world were to put in the effort, they could basically create a similar one.

But this "No. 02" is different.

While it differs somewhat from the original designs in the Gundam series, "02" is a true combat mech. It boasts a nuclear battery with a maximum operating time of 14 days, three flight modes (land, sea, and air), twelve medium- and short-range missile launchers, and corresponding ammunition...

All of these are true reflections of Dragon Ball Technology.

If we took something like this and put it into the world of Dragon Ball or Jujutsu...

Hikaru Uchiha could already imagine the shock that those "modern people" would experience.

but……

Before Uchiha Hikaru could even decide which world he should go to and show off his divine power,

An unexpected message abruptly halted her plans—

[The Serpent of Immortality: Lord Guang, there is something I need to report to you.]

[The Serpent of Immortality: I may have successfully broken the "Dead Demon Sealing Technique".]

"?!"

……

The world of Naruto, the Village of Sound.

It has been quite some time since Uchiha Hikaru last returned here.

After meeting Karin and her daughter, Kimimaro, and others, Uchiha Hikaru went to a cave outside the village, where he met Orochimaru's true form.

"...Are these the relics from the Uzumaki clan's Namendou?"

Uchiha Hikaru tilted his head slightly and looked at a screen wall in front of him, on which hung a whole row of masks of different styles, all of which looked like demons or demons.

It was almost identical to the vortex mask that appeared later in the original work, as she remembered it.

As for the other corner of the laboratory...

There were several jars standing there, each containing a human body soaking in a dark green nutrient solution.

"These guys are people who committed heinous crimes in the ninja world, including burning and looting. I captured them and used them as test subjects to break ninjutsu."

Orochimaru explained in a hoarse voice from the side, "I was able to make this research progress thanks to their help."

"...Alright then."

Uchiha Hikaru nodded, which was considered as approval of Orochimaru's approach.

Just as she did with Blackbeard, sending these wicked men into medical experiments was the only use they could possibly have.

As she looked through the experimental data written by Orochimaru by the light of the candlestick,

The latter then spoke in a low voice from the side:

"The fact that Lord Guang is so concerned about breaking the 'Dead Demon Seal' must be... related to that Fourth Hokage, right? After all, since the Uzumaki clan was wiped out, he is the only one who has ever used this ninjutsu to seal the Nine-Tails."

"I once collected cell samples from the Fourth Hokage. If Master Guang needs them, we can clone him. Then we can use 'Resurrection of the Corpse' to revive him."

"..."

Uchiha Hikaru glanced at Orochimaru.

It's not surprising that this guy could guess her purpose.

After all, as he said, Minato Namikaze is the only person in recent decades to have used the "Reaper Death Seal".

Furthermore, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya, and several advisors from Konoha were all aware of her acquaintance with Minato Namikaze. Even if Orochimaru didn't know the specifics, he would definitely be able to discern some clues.

but……

We don't need to consider the suggestions Orochimaru mentioned.

Regarding the cloning, Hikaru Uchiha plans to have Dr. Brief handle it, as that would be more reliable. If Orochimaru were to do it, who knows what he might add to the cloned body?

As for "reincarnation".

Compared to this flawed resurrection ninjutsu, Uchiha Hikaru preferred to use another method to resurrect Namikaze Minato—

[Anonymous @Yongdaimei: Mr. Minato, I have good news for you. It's that... you might be able to come out of the Grim Reaper's belly.]

Uchiha Hikaru then sent out the message.

The chat group, which had been buzzing with discussions about the "Pirate Revolution," suddenly fell silent.

then.

Minato Namikaze, who was submerged, surfaced and gave a surprised look.

[Yongdai Mei: ?!]

[Haidai-chan: Hikari-san means...]

[Nameless: Well, I have... no, to be precise, Orochimaru has found the solution to the "Dead Demon Seal". Theoretically, as long as the clone is cultivated, and combined with the "Wuwei Transformation" that I obtained from Itadori's world, your soul can be transplanted into a new body, achieving a true resurrection.]

Alternatively, you could consider using "Edo Tensei" to resurrect Naruto and visit everyone in the group.

The offerings have all been prepared.

(End of this chapter)