If she had mastered this technique in the past, she could have prevented many deaths.
But now, to her, it was merely an unusual medical jutsu.
Tsunade took a deep breath, calming her emotions, and curiously asked, "Some of the medicinal ingredients recorded in this notebook, I've never heard of them before. Are they specially cultivated?"
Although she no longer pursued medical jutsu due to her hemophobia and refused to treat others, she was still intrigued by the sudden appearance of a new medical technique.
Fang Yi smiled and explained, "These ingredients are native to another world, just like this notebook. However, you should be able to find substitutes in the ninja world, though they might be slightly less effective."
"Oh, I see. So, you're from another world as well?"
Tsunade showed a look of realization.
But beside her, Shizune's eyes widened in shock. "Wait, Lady Tsunade, he just said another world! Why are you acting so calm?"
The concept of other worlds existed in the ninja world, such as the homes of summoned beasts, the underworld where spirits rest, and the occasional space-time rifts caused by certain jutsu.
Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, for instance, could freely travel between countless dimensions.
Most alternate worlds, however, were lifeless and inhospitable. So while someone claiming to be an "otherworldly visitor" sounded strange, it wasn't entirely inconceivable.
Fang Yi nodded. "That's right. I'm a merchant from another world, and the Reincarnation Urn is one of my experimental products. From what I see, the reception has been quite positive so far."
"Experimental product? Does that mean you have other goods?"
Tsunade asked casually. She wasn't truly interested, her curiosity was merely piqued after seeing the Fleshcraft Notebook.
After losing her beloved brother, Nawaki, and her lover, Dan Katō, she had developed hemophobia and lost interest in most things, including being a ninja.
"Reincarnation Game."
Fang Yi stretched out his hand, palm up, and a pitch-black invitation materialized in his grasp.
No further explanation was needed.
The moment Tsunade touched the invitation, all the details about the Reincarnation Game flooded into her mind.
She froze at first, then her expression shifted to disbelief.
"How is this possible? Hunting pollution monsters from another world… and the rewards can be exchanged for anything?"
"That's correct, anything."
Fang Yi's expression remained calm as he added, "Just like the werewolf's notebook you saw. Anything that exists, including those in the ninja world, can be exchanged for reward points."
Suddenly, Tsunade's entire aura changed, her powerful chakra burst forth, stirring the air like a raging storm.
Her gaze turned sharp, and she asked with absolute seriousness, "Even… bringing the dead back to life?"
"It's possible."
Fang Yi remained composed, unshaken by her immense chakra pressure. Even his clothing didn't flutter.
Maintaining his polite demeanor, he continued, "If I may be frank, resurrecting the dead is quite easy in some worlds. Even in the ninja world, there exist several techniques capable of perfect resurrection, so you shouldn't be too surprised."
"There are resurrection techniques in the ninja world?"
Tsunade had unleashed her chakra as a way to test Fang Yi's strength, and seeing him remain unaffected made her even more cautious.
With a casual wave of his hand, Fang Yi summoned the game's shop interface.
"Outer Path: Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique – A jutsu that requires the Rinnegan to activate. It can resurrect multiple deceased individuals, restoring them to their living state. Price: 20,000 reward points. Requires Rinnegan to redeem."
"Dragon Life Reincarnation Technique – Allows the caster to transfer their own life force through physical contact to revive the dead. Price: 8,000 reward points."
"Existing-Life Reincarnation – A forbidden technique secretly developed in Sunagakure. The caster sacrifices their own life to bring back the deceased. Price: 8,000 reward points."
Lines of dark text appeared before her eyes.
Tsunade's breathing became ragged, her chest rising and falling rapidly as she assessed whether this was real.
The first two techniques seemed familiar, she vaguely recalled Jiraiya mentioning them when he was drunk. He had spoken of a wandering boy they met in the Rain Country who possessed "Sage Eyes." The Dragon Life Reincarnation Technique, however, was something she had never heard of.
"Can you tell me… who developed this forbidden technique in Sunagakure?"
"Chiyo."
Hearing that name, Tsunade couldn't help but believe it.
During the Shinobi World War, that damned old woman was a master of poison and also highly skilled in medical techniques, making her incredibly troublesome. Even Tsunade herself couldn't claim a guaranteed victory against her.
If it were her, developing a resurrection jutsu that transfers life force wouldn't be impossible.
Tsunade withdrew her chakra surge, regaining a calm demeanor as she asked, "Is this invitation also one of your products for sale?"
Logically, the likelihood of the man lying was greater.
And yet, she couldn't help but want to believe him, it was like a drowning person grasping at straws, a deceptive hope that numbed the soul.
"It's also an experimental product, just like the Reincarnation Urn. Free to try."
Fang Yi's expression turned a bit odd as he glanced at Tsunade.
If he charged for it, this broke, blonde gambler, who could barely afford her inn stay, probably wouldn't have the money. The best-case scenario would be her taking it on credit.
Rather than waste time, he might as well just give it to her.
All the major forces in the ninja world had tacitly agreed to keep the existence of the Reincarnation Game partially under wraps.
Under such circumstances, selling invitations was too inefficient.
Convincing someone as mentally burdened as Tsunade was already difficult, and most people would struggle to believe in the game at all.
Fang Yi thought to himself, Once the information can no longer be suppressed and the Reincarnation Game is fully exposed, these invitations will fetch a high price.
Want to get it for free?
Not happening. Even if he gave Tsunade the invitation now, he'd earn back the reward points within just a few days.
Tsunade opened the invitation and asked, "I just have to sign my name?"
"That's right."
Tsunade pulled out a ballpoint pen she carried specifically for signing IOUs and skillfully wrote down her name.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in her mind:
[Would you like to log into the Reincarnation Game?]
In an instant
The once-lively Tsunade's eyes lost focus, and she collapsed forward.
Fang Yi reacted quickly, catching her as she fell. As his arm pressed against her, he felt an overwhelming softness, like ocean waves stretching endlessly.
A mature woman's natural fragrance lingered at the tip of his nose.
"Lady Tsunade!"
Shizune hadn't even processed what had happened yet. Seeing Tsunade collapse, she immediately drew a kunai and turned a wary gaze toward Fang Yi.
"Don't worry."
Fang Yi gestured that he meant no harm, handing Tsunade's limp body over to her. "She'll wake up as soon as she logs out of the game."
Newbie Village
Tsunade was stunned as she examined her body, she had a brand-new form, completely devoid of chakra.
No chakra meant no Yin Seal enhancement, yet her body appeared youthful, vibrant, and in peak health.
"This really is incredible…"
Leaving the beginner's hut, she ventured into the wild. At first, she worried that her hemophobia might prevent her from fighting.
But she soon discovered that the ghostly enemies attacking her had no physical flesh. When killed, they simply dissipated into thin mist before vanishing.
"L-Lady Tsunade?"
A Konoha team, returning from the depths of the Death Soul Mountains to rest in town, came into view.
Seeing the familiar face among the players, Asuma Sarutobi froze in place, hesitantly asking, "Lady Tsunade… is that you?"
After all, she was one of the legendary Sannin, there wasn't a single Konoha ninja unfamiliar with her appearance.
Tsunade glanced at the newly appeared team. Noticing Asuma, she asked in surprise, "Sarutobi Asuma? You're a player too?"
Asuma stared at her in astonishment. "Lady Tsunade… don't tell me this is your first time logging into the game?"
Players could see each other's levels if they weren't too far apart.
And the Tsunade before him was obviously a fresh, blank-slate character.
Even the two logistical support ninjas in his squad had already become professionals and reached level 5.
The only reasonable explanation was that Lady Tsunade had just joined the game.