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

"But Ming, the Pure Land isn't only for the dead..."

Minato Namikaze's face showed a hint of worry. He didn't want Akira Hatake to risk his life just to verify his guess.

"Don't worry, teacher. I value my life and I would never do anything without being sure of success."

Akira Hatake smiled and said, "I already have a way to enter the Pure Land, and this method is very safe and will not cause me any harm."

While on the moon, Akira Hatake was able to separate his soul from his body and enter the Six Paths Seal that sealed Kaguya Otsutsuki.

If it was possible then, it will be possible now, and it will certainly be possible in the future.

"As long as you are sure."

Minato Namikaze nodded, then asked, "Akira, have you considered that planting the Divine Tree in the Pure Land might cause some unrest?"

"And I remember you just mentioned that the soul of the Sage of Six Paths also exists in the Pure Land. When you plant the Divine Tree, will he come out to stop you?"

"Besides the above, how to plant the divine tree, how long the growth period of the divine tree fruit is, how to deal with the divine tree fruit after it matures... these are all problems that need to be solved one by one."

It must be said that Minato Namikaze's considerations were very meticulous, and the questions he raised completely hit the nail on the head for Akira Hatake.

"Don't worry, teacher, I've already figured out how to solve these problems."

Akira Hatake patted his chest and assured him, then put the divine tree seed in his hand into the sealing scroll.

Now, it's time to address these issues.

Chapter 362 Recruiting Orochimaru into the group.

Konoha, Orochimaru's secret research base.

Akira Hatake returned from Mount Myōboku and immediately found Orochimaru.

As for Kakashi Hatake and Minato Namikaze, they continued to stay at Mount Myōboku to train in Sage Mode.

However, according to Akira Hatake's estimation, the two of them will be able to complete their training and return to Konoha Village in about a week.

"Your Majesty, what instructions have you given me this time?"

Orochimaru grinned and even stuck out his tongue to lick the corner of his mouth.

"Orochimaru, please stop being so disgusting."

Akira Hatake scoffed, made a sarcastic remark, and then got straight to the point, "Orochimaru, would you be interested in coming with me to the Pure Land?"

"Go to the Pure Land?"

Orochimaru was taken aback, and the smile on his face disappeared. "My Lord, I must remind you, the Pure Land... is not a place for the living."

"It is indeed not a place for the living, but no one has stipulated that the living cannot take a stroll in the Pure Land."

Akira Hatake shook his head, then reached out and patted Orochimaru on the shoulder. "Orochimaru, you're usually fearless, what happened this time..."

"My lord, you are truly skilled and daring." Orochimaru smiled wryly. "What is this Pure Land place? I know very little about it."

"A wise ruler should know that the less one understands something, the more dangerous it is. The Pure Land is fraught with danger for me; the slightest mistake could very well..."

Orochimaru stared intently into Akira Hatake's eyes. "It's very possible that we'll never be able to come back!"

I understand your concerns, but with me here, I should be able to keep you safe.

Akira Hatake reassured Orochimaru with a few words, and then revealed his entire plan.

As Hatake Akira predicted, Orochimaru was full of curiosity about everything unknown and had a strong desire to explore.

Akira Hatake's idea was quite unconventional, but upon closer examination, it's not hard to see that what he was saying actually had a high probability and feasibility.

"Wise ruler, the surprises you give me are getting bigger and bigger!"

Orochimaru remarked, "Going to the Pure Land to plant the Divine Tree, you really dare to dream of it. Aren't you afraid that the Otsutsuki brothers, Hagoromo and Hamura, will fight you to the death?"

"what!"

Akira Hatake grinned. "Those two brothers have already fought me to the death, and I'm still alive and well, aren't I?"

“That may be true, but the Pure Land is, after all, Hagoromo Otsutsuki’s home turf. If we go there rashly… I’m worried…”

"Orochimaru, this really isn't like you."

Akira Hatake was somewhat taken aback. Orochimaru had clearly shown great interest just now, but now he was still hesitant, which was completely different from the fearless Orochimaru of the past.

“Wise ruler, I have never changed. I am still the one who would give everything for the truth.”

Orochimaru rarely spoke up to explain what was on his mind, "But my lord, there is one thing you must understand: with my technology supporting you, if you lose your body, you lose it. It's not a big deal."

"But the soul is different. It is unique and cannot be replicated. Once the soul is destroyed, that person is truly dead..."

“I used to be fearless because I had the means to resurrect my soul. But if I go to the Pure Land with you, and something unexpected happens, I really won’t survive.”

"So that's what you're worried about."

Akira Hatake knew what Orochimaru was worried about, but he was still confident that he could drag Orochimaru down with him.

"Orochimaru, my plan is crazy, and it will be very difficult to execute, but fortune favors the bold, and I think you will be interested in the subsequent benefits."

"Benefits? You mean the fruit of the divine tree?"

Orochimaru shook his head and chuckled, "My lord, I thought you understood me. My pursuit of power is far behind that of knowledge."

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I must live, and live to sing better and better. Only in this way can I read and study the vast and endless knowledge."

"No, no, no, Orochimaru, you misunderstand me, and you don't know me very well either."

Akira Hatake shook his head and smiled, "I understand the needs of everyone around me, so do you think I wouldn't know what you want most?"

He patted Orochimaru on the shoulder again and said, "Orochimaru, to be honest, I have two reasons for going to the Pure Land to plant the Divine Tree."

"I don't need to elaborate on the first objective. Anyway, you don't pay much attention to power, nor do you care much about the survival of the ninja world."

"But my second purpose is closely related to you, and closely related to your ultimate goal."

Orochimaru tilted his head, gradually becoming interested. "My lord, please explain in detail."

Akira Hatake nodded and shared his deductions about the incomplete Pure Land mechanism with Orochimaru, as well as his desire to use the Divine Tree to complete the Pure Land's reincarnation mechanism.

“A wise ruler…sometimes one has to admit that your insight and foresight far surpass those of everyone else.”

Orochimaru looked on with admiration. "However, my lord, while I agree with your deduction about the incomplete mechanism of the Pure Land, I am still in a wait-and-see state regarding planting the Divine Tree in the Pure Land."

"Orochimaru, if the reincarnation mechanism of the Pure Land is completed, you can gain both immortality of soul and body. Would you be willing to take this risk with me?"

"My Lord, are you sure?!" Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a sharp light, his snake-like pupils fixed on Akira Hatake.

"I'm not sure, because no one knows what the outcome will be until things are really settled."

Akira Hatake didn't make a definitive statement, but instead gave Orochimaru a promise, hoping that Orochimaru would use it to make a decision.

"However, Orochimaru, as long as you come with me to the Pure Land this time, I can assure you that I will do my best to help you fulfill the aforementioned ambitions."

"My wise ruler, you should know that the thing I distrust most is promises..."

Orochimaru lowered his head, his voice trailing off.

However, just two or three seconds later, Orochimaru looked up again, "But I still trust a wise ruler, so... I agree!"

"Orochimaru, your decision this time, like your last one, will bring you immense benefits."

Akira Hatake's face lit up with joy. With Orochimaru's help, he believed that his journey to the Pure Land would be much less arduous.

"Let's hope so, we won't lose our lives this time."

A hint of worry flashed in Orochimaru's eyes. Although it was fleeting, the lack of confidence in his words still revealed his true thoughts.

"Alright, Orochimaru, let's hurry up and make preparations. If we join forces, our success rate on this mission is at least 70%!"

Akira Hatake encouraged Orochimaru again, and Orochimaru quickly returned to normal, his calm and collected expression returning to his face.

"Okay, let's begin..."

With that, Orochimaru turned and left, and Akira Hatake quickly followed.

Chapter 363 The Debate in Pure Land Buddhism.

The Pure Land, a vast expanse of desolation.

There were no eerie winds, nor any strange or unusual buildings; there was only silence and pure whiteness.

However, there was one very special thing that both Akira Hatake and Orochimaru sensed.

Comfortable.

Yes, it's comfort, a comfort that comes from the depths of the soul.

"Wise ruler, have you sensed it too?"

Meeting Hatake Akira's gaze, Orochimaru asked with a serious expression.

"Yes, Pure Land is created for the soul, and it has a certain nourishing effect on the soul."

"But a wise ruler, I think, is not the whole story."

Orochimaru, unusually serious, said, "I now completely believe what Your Majesty said before."

Orochimaru drew a large circle with both hands. "I don't know how big the Pure Land is, but it has existed for a very long time, maybe a thousand years, or maybe ten thousand years."

"Imagine a Pure Land without reincarnation. Even if it accumulates over thousands of years, the number of souls in that Pure Land would be astronomical."

"If all those souls, like us, have felt the nourishment of the power in the Pure Land, then one can imagine... just how much power the Pure Land contains!"

Listening to Orochimaru's deduction, Akira Hatake nodded in agreement. "Indeed, that's the purpose of our trip, isn't it?"

As he spoke, Akira Hatake continued to walk forward, with Orochimaru following closely behind.

As they walked, Akira Hatake and Orochimaru felt the road ahead become sticky, and each step required a lot of effort.

At the same time, human souls with completely different clothing and appearances appeared before the two.

Some were dressed in Warring States period attire, some in modern ninja world clothing, and some even wore animal-themed skirts, dressed as ancient humans.

Akira Hatake and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, becoming even more certain of their suspicions.

However, just as the two were about to move forward, the Otsutsuki brothers, Hagoromo and Hamura, suddenly appeared beside them.

They sandwiched Hatake Akira and Orochimaru between their left and right sides, leaving them no way to escape.