Starting from the roots of Konoha, they were the masterminds behind the scenes.

Country of Fields, Sound Village, Experimental Base.

Orochimaru was studying Madara Uchiha's corpse with great excitement.

"Although he's no longer the Ten-Tails' Jinchūriki, his body has been completely altered since he was, which is truly astonishing!"

Orochimaru was disappointed and regretful that he couldn't study Kaguya Otsutsuki's corpse, but now, with the study of Madara Uchiha's corpse, his regret has only increased.

"Otsutsuki..."

Orochimaru couldn't help but lick his lips: "I'm really looking forward to it!"

"It seems we need to make some preparations."

"If all members of the Otsutsuki clan were like Kaguya Otsutsuki, they would be difficult to deal with."

"However, even if she is not as good as Kaguya Otsutsuki, she shouldn't be that much worse, otherwise Hideki wouldn't be so cautious and serious."

Orochimaru is now particularly interested in capturing an Otsutsuki to study.

However, if we use Kaguya Otsutsuki's strength as a reference, this idea would be difficult to realize.

While he can't be said to be bad at fighting, his direct strength is still far from the level of Kaguya Otsutsuki.

"Rinnegan..."

Orochimaru looked into Madara Uchiha's empty eyes: "What a pity."

Orochimaru withdrew his gaze and continued with his work.

He wanted to further study Madara Uchiha's body, and then combine Madara's current cells with Hashirama's cells, using White Zetsu as a vessel, to create a powerful body to house himself.

Orochimaru believed that it would make it easier to awaken the Rinnegan and also grant him greater power.

At that time, even if the Impure World Reincarnation technique were used again, even Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha might not be able to break free from his restraints.

"If only we could get Xiujun's cells..."

While Orochimaru was busy, he couldn't help but have some wild thoughts.

However, he also knew that this was impossible.

……

Inside Konoha Village, Hoshino Shigehisa, living a leisurely life, was unaware that Orochimaru was still lusting after his body.

He seemed to have completely retired, spending his days at home with Tsunade, Kushina Uzumaki, and Nono Yakushi.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The meeting at the Hokage Building finally came to an end.

On this day, Minato Namikaze came to the house to report to Hideaki Hoshino and Tsunade.

.

Although both Hoshino and Tsunade had previously stated that Minato Namikaze could make the decision, he still had to come and report.

It's not just because he hasn't officially become the Fifth Hokage yet.

Minato Namikaze was very clear-headed and understood that without Hideaki Hoshino's pressure, the other four great ninja villages would not have obediently merged into Konoha.

"Master Hideaki, Fourth Hokage, Kakashi and the others have already gone to the four great ninja villages to compile the rosters of each village."

Minato Namikaze said, "After that, we plan to conduct joint missions to help the ninjas from the various villages get to know each other better."

Xingxia Xiu nodded slightly after listening.

This is a great idea.

Minato Namikaze continued, "Regarding the naming after the fusion, after several discussions, we finally decided to establish Tennin Castle, and then relocate all the ninjas there, just like the major ninja villages now, making it a ninja city."

"However, for the time being, all the major ninja villages will be preserved as the five branches of the future Tennin Castle."

"This is also to better cope with unforeseen events in the future."

Xingxia Xiu laughed and said, "Indeed, there is no need to burn the original things to the ground. History needs to be remembered."

"The ninja village is also part of the era, part of history, and this history does not need to be covered up."

"Besides fulfilling its essential function of remaining in the village, the ninja village can also be used as a tourist destination in the future!"

Tsunade then asked, "So, has the location of the Hidden Tennin Village been confirmed?"

Minato Namikaze said, "It's not completely certain yet."

"However, the general locations have already been determined. From a holistic perspective, the Bird Country, the Rain Country, and the Grass Country are the most suitable."

"They are at the heart of the entire ninja world, especially the heart of the ninja continent."

"It's just that we haven't been able to reach a consensus yet; people from the Bird Country, the Rain Country, and the Grass Country all have their support."

Xingxia Xiu nodded slightly. The Land of Grass, the Land of Rain, and the Land of Birds are all suitable geographically.

However, in terms of terrain and environment, each of these three places has its own disadvantages.

For example, the Land of Rain has too much rain.

Although there is positive feedback from Nagato, it cannot be completed in the short term.

The Land of Grass is a basin, and in terms of vegetation, it is no less lush than the Land of Grass. In terms of terrain, it can even be said to be easy to defend and difficult to attack.

But does Tianren City need to be easy to defend and difficult to attack?

The basin's topography actually makes it seem a bit small and cramped.

The Bird Country, though flat, is sandwiched between the Wind Country and the Earth Country, so its environment is not very good and is relatively arid.

"Minato, where do you think would be suitable?"

Xingxia Xiu asked.

Minato Namikaze said, "If I had to choose one of these three countries, the Land of Rain would be the best choice."

Hoshino turned to Tsunade: "Tsunade, what do you think?"

Tsunade said calmly, "For us, these three locations are not that different."

"None of them are perfect, and they all need some modification."

"So, what difference does it make for us to modify them?"

Hoshita Hide smiled upon hearing this: "In that case, Minato, let's choose the Land of Rain!"

"Tell Nagato and the others to speed things up, and arrange for Nawaki and Genichi to go to the Land of Rain to improve the environment."

"In the past, the Land of Rain received too much rain, which caused serious soil erosion."

"Let them plant more trees."

Minato Namikaze nodded in agreement.

Hoshino then asked, "Although the Land of Rain is a small country, it's not small for a city. Minato, have you considered where to build your city?"

Minato Namikaze was clearly prepared, and said directly, "Northern part of the Land of Rain, southern foothills of the mountains, with the northern mountains bordering the water."

Hoshino Hide smiled and said, "Then let's decide it this way."

Tsunade then said, "Minato, make preparations. You will succeed as the Fifth Hokage in three days."

"It would be more legitimate for him to preside over the construction of Tennin Castle and the integration of the ninja villages as the Fifth Hokage."

Xingxia Xiu nodded in agreement.

Minato Namikaze seemed a little embarrassed: "Isn't this...isn't this too hasty?"

"No rush, no rush."

Xingxia Xiu smiled and said, "The capable should do more. The future world belongs to you young people."

"We're all getting old; it's time for us to retire and enjoy life."

Minato Namikaze was both amused and exasperated. He quickly said, "Shu-sensei, Fourth Hokage, there's one more important thing."

"The leader of Tianren City will be temporarily referred to as the God of Ninjas, but I'm afraid it would be most appropriate for you, Teacher Xiu, to take on this role."

Hoshino Hide shook his head: "Minato, you don't need to feel that you are unworthy of the title of God of Shinobi."

"Back then, Hanzo was known as a demigod. Before him, the god of ninjas was the First Hokage, and after him, it was me."

"However, your strength is not bad either. Zero-Tails Sage Mode, Ice Release, is comparable to the First Hokage and me back then."

He laughed again as he spoke: "And you also have the Flying Thunder God Technique, not to mention that this isn't your limit."

"I believe in your talent, and I look forward to the day when you can cultivate the Seeking the Way Jade."

"Minato, don't worry too much."

Touched, Minato Namikaze immediately replied solemnly, "Shū-sensei, I will not let you down!"

Hoshino chuckled and patted Minato Namikaze on the shoulder: "Go for it!"

……

three days later.

In front of the Hokage Building, witnessed by the villagers of Konoha and the leaders of the major ninja villages, Minato Namikaze received the straw hat symbolizing the Hokage from Tsunade and put it on.

The Fifth Hokage, please join me!

Looking at Minato Namikaze's familiar divine robes, Hoshino also felt a pang of sadness.

The current Minato Namikaze is much stronger than the original one.

He is even stronger than Minato Namikaze, who was resurrected using Edo Tensei and possessed half of the Nine-Tails.

While Zero-Tail Sage Mode isn't as strong as Nine-Tailed Fox Mode, Minato Namikaze still possesses Ice Release.

As Hoshino Shu said before, with Minato Namikaze's talent, he has a very bright future ahead of him.

Look at Kakashi, Nawaki, Obito, Itachi, and Shisui—they're all so full of life!

Even younger than them are their son Genichi, Menma, and Uchiha Sasuke.

"I can't wait!"

The latest novel is first published here!

Xingxia Xiu secretly sighed with a sense of accomplishment.

……

After Minato Namikaze became the Fifth Hokage, Hoshino Shu became even more leisurely.

Even the pharmacist Nonou resigned from her position at Konoha Hospital.

The children are older now and don't need to be taken care of like before.

So Hoshino suggested a spontaneous trip, taking the three girls from Konoha to travel around.

They were incredibly relaxed, while Kakashi and the others were busy as dogs.

Even retired characters like Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane are busy.

The land of rain.

On the tower, bathed in sunlight, Konan said to Yahiko beside her, "It's been sunny for three days now. I don't think I've seen this kind of sunshine many times in the Land of Rain."

Yahiko smiled brightly: "This shows that Nagato and the others' measures are effective."

"I never imagined that the scene from my dream would one day come true!"

Xiao Nan laughed and said, "Weren't you always full of confidence and enthusiasm?"

Yahiko said, "That's because we need that kind of confidence and drive to keep going."

"Fortunately, we met Teacher Xiu. If it weren't for Teacher Xiu, Madara Uchiha's conspiracy would have succeeded, Kaguya Otsutsuki might have regained control of the ninja world, and we might all have become White Zetsu."

Xiao Nan said with a hint of skepticism, "I heard that Teacher Xiu took his wife and the others on a trip."

Yahiko shrugged: "Shu-sensei has done what he was supposed to do, so now it's our turn to take responsibility."

"We can't expect Ms. Xiu to do everything by herself, can we?"

Konan nodded, then suddenly said with a hint of shyness, "Yahiko..."

Yahiko turned to look at Konan: "What's wrong?"

Xiao Nan bit her lip: "Let's...let's have a child too!"

Yahiko paused for a moment, then nodded with a broad smile: "Okay!"

After saying that, he suddenly added, "Shouldn't we urge that Nagato kid to find a girl soon?"

Xiao Nan nodded repeatedly, then said enthusiastically, "Leave this to me!"

September arrived before we knew it.

The land of tea.

In a hotel late at night, Xingxia Xiu suddenly opened her eyes.

The status bar refresh time has arrived.

Although he hasn't created a status update worth putting in effort for a long time, it's still worth looking forward to.

Current status: Possessing the potential of an immortal.

Note: In this state, you possess the qualifications to become an immortal.

Refresh countdown: 364 days 23:59:57

Seeing the new status, Xingxia Xiu's eyelids twitched.

Goodness, finally a useful status has arrived.

The qualities of an immortal... Hmm, which immortal is being referred to?

A sage of the ninja world, or...

Xingxia Xiu closed her eyes and then carefully felt her current state.

Soon, Xingxia Xiu opened her eyes again, her face full of surprise.

He is now undoubtedly very powerful.

His chakra reserves are enormous, no less than when he was the Ten-Tails' Jinchuriki.

Absorbing natural energy to become an immortal is as simple as eating and drinking.

Moreover, compared to before, his current immortal state no longer has any facial makeup, not even eyeshadow.

He achieved the same level as the Sage of Six Paths.

However, Xingxia Xiu still couldn't absorb natural energy into chakra.

In other words, if he loses his physical body, his chakra will eventually be exhausted.

There's no way to be like the Sage of Six Paths, who could recover chakra even in spirit form and give others a power-up.

however.

In his immortal state, Xingxia Xiu discovered that he could directly absorb natural energy.

It is the body absorbing natural energy to replenish physical strength.

This is similar to how the Divine Tree absorbs natural energy and transforms it into its own chakra.

Kaguya Otsutsuki definitely couldn't do that.

Even if Xingxia Xiu ate the fruit of the Divine Tree, he couldn't do it.

Whether the Sage of Six Paths could do it, Hoshino-suke doesn't know.

But he speculated that it was impossible.

This is completely different from absorbing natural energy to create immortal power in a spirit state.

"Very good, very good!"

The Star Show was very excited.

He glanced at Tsunade and the others sleeping beside him, and his spirit silently left his body, leaving the inn and arriving at the rooftop where he sat cross-legged in the air.

Then, Xingxia Xiu's spirit attempted to absorb natural energy.

Then it was discovered that spirits can also directly absorb natural energy to replenish their losses.

"This means I have an inexhaustible supply of chakra..."

Xingxia Xiu was excited, then fell into deep thought.

How did they manage to do that?

I have no clue.

So mysterious.

"It seems I need to return to Konoha to study my own cells."

"One year..."

Hoshino Hideyuki pondered, "If we can't figure it out in a year, we'll lose this ability after a year."

"Therefore, I must be prepared for both possibilities."

"If we can't solidify this state, then we must settle for second best."

"I need to develop the ability to absorb natural energy and create celestial power in this spiritual state."

"At least... at least be like the Sage of Six Paths."

"Although my lifespan is short after eating the God Tree fruit and I don't need to worry about much for now, Tsunade and the others..."

Nowadays, the "Star Show" is no longer just about one person being fed and the whole family not having to worry.

He's considering more things now.

Since Tsunade and the others didn't have any cheat codes, then Hoshino Shuu has no choice but to be their cheat code himself. (End of Chapter)