Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 102 The Fog Hidden in the Mist

In early June, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind, representing Sunagakure, "tested the waters" regarding the commissioned market, and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire visited Konoha Village again.

After the ceasefire, how much benefit Sunagakure needed to cede was a major concern for the ninjas of both villages, and the Konoha ninjas who remained in the village began to discuss it intensely.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Sunagakure will become an ally of Konoha. Considering the disparity in top-tier combat power between the two sides, this relationship is expected to last for at least 20 years!

Good news spread throughout the Land of Fire. Iwagakure and Kumogakure were unwilling to give up, and the two sides, who had a "blood feud," began to show signs of joining forces.

Compared to the other four major ninja villages, Kirigakure still adheres to secrecy, and the Third Mizukage's attitude remains unknown.

When Osamu Furukawa gave Itachi Uchiha a birthday present when he was 2 years old, Mei Terumi, who had just turned 12, was also promoted to the Anbu.

The Hidden Mist Village, shrouded in mist year-round, seems to exist independently of the ninja world. Unlike the other four great ninja villages, the village's administrative affairs are handled by senior elders.

The Mizukage is the strongest fighter, but does not participate in daily operations.

When Furukawa Osamu's spirit learned about the relevant information, it immediately thought of Uchiha Madara. It seems that the old man was able to remotely control Kirigakure precisely because he had this in mind.

Mei Terumi, with her hair pulled back in a high ponytail, began her daily patrol again. Her small face behind the mask was full of displeasure as she kept complaining in her mind, "Where exactly is this base you're talking about? I've already taken you all over Kirigakure."

"If you can't sense it, don't try to stir up my emotions!"

Mei Terumi complained as she handed over her work to her colleagues. This time, the area she was in charge of was not far from the Mizukage Building, and she could just see half of the village from there.

"Be patient. Haven't you ever questioned Kirigakure's policies?"

"Even a ruthless young ninja like Zabuza Momochi joined the reformists to try and end the Blood Mist," and you, a ninja with a bloodline limit, refused."

Osamu Furukawa's spirit murmured with some dissatisfaction. Mei Terumi, sensing the emotional fluctuation in his tone, replied smugly, "Because I don't want you to have access to Kirigakure's information."

"You're still being hunted down by bloodline ninjas. Could it be that your comrades are harboring hatred out of jealousy?"

"You bastard..."

Mei Terumi kept processing this in her mind until Osamu Furukawa whispered a reminder, "Someone's coming."

The 2-meter-tall Watermelon Pufferfish Demon, carrying the giant sword Samehada, strode forward. The ninjas on duty all lowered their heads and made way for him, no one daring to look directly at his fat face with "claw marks".

As a strong contender for the next Mizukage, Suigetsu Hozuki wielded considerable influence in Kirigakure. Approaching Mei Terumi, he opened his mouth, revealing sharp teeth, and whispered, "You're the ninja with two bloodline limits?"

"The elders seem to regard you as the village's most valuable asset. I have no interest in knowing that. As a bloodline limit ninja, I want to know your attitude."

"Support me? Or oppose me?"

"Samehada seems to really like your chakra. If you want to oppose me, I don't mind making you Samehada's food."

Suigetsu Hozuki is in charge of Kirigakure's most important cipher department. All the village's intelligence passes through his hands, so Mei Terumi's dual bloodline limit is no secret to him.

"I...I will obey your will."

Mei Terumi, wearing a mask, immediately bowed her head in obedience. Suigetsu Hozuki grinned and laughed twice, his sharp teeth filling the girl with fear.

"Very good. Since you've agreed, you'll be my subordinate from now on."

"I need you to gather information on the bloodline limit ninjas. With your strength, you should be able to secure a high position."

"Don't disappoint me. You know the consequences if the Hidden Mist ninja fail to complete their mission."

Suigetsu Hozuki leaned down and stared at the thin girl. Terumi Mei lowered her head even further and quickly responded.

The sight of Sushiyama Fuguki's fearful reaction only made him happier; he loved the feeling of controlling other people's lives.

After the Watermelon Pufferfish Demon left, the officers on duty obediently returned to their positions without complaint; this was the treatment that the strong deserved.

In the end, you still joined.

Furukawa Osamu's spirit chuckled, unperturbed by the lack of response, and continued to elaborate on his plan: "This fat cat actually controls an important department. I'll help you kill him when I get the chance. After cracking those codes, the intelligence will be mine."

Mei Terumi's body trembled, and she could no longer control her emotions. The girl retorted angrily, "What do you think you're doing? Those are the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist..."

"What ninja swords? They can only scare timid girls like you. Keep an eye on them for me. Those seven ninja swords are worth collecting."

"You showed murderous intent during our previous conversation. I will grant your wish."

After saying these words, Furukawa Osamu's spirit disappeared. Terumi Mei screamed in her mind as if venting her emotions, her deepest desires being read. She didn't want to face her true self.

It took Mei Terumi a while to fully regain her composure. Gazing at the village shrouded in mist, she muttered to herself, "What exactly do you want?"

No one answered her question. Furukawa was busy searching for the missing Uchiha Madara. The old man had most likely come to Kirigakure and had already begun to push forward with his plan.

Late at night, in his base on the Iron Country peninsula, Osamu Furukawa focused intently on manipulating his White Zetsu clone, carefully sensing the chakra in the space above. He whispered to himself, "Only White Zetsu's chakra remains. The Gedo Mazo and Madara Uchiha have disappeared."

"So it really is a psychic technique?"

The slug crawled to the tree roots, sensing the energy remaining within, and said softly, "This energy is used to maintain the activity of the White Zetsu deep underground."

"Lord Xiu's earlier judgment was correct; the other party knows how to leave this place."

The Iron Country Peninsula is very far from Kirigakure. According to Furukawa Osamu's memory, Uchiha Madara's plan was successful, and the other side obviously had another stronghold not far from Kirigakure.

"It seems I still need to learn a barrier technique, and I also need to replenish my spiritual energy and sage chakra. I'll have to trouble you again."

The slug returned to the shoulder and turned into liquid. After completing the resonance, it responded in a soft, sweet voice: "I will help Master Xiu complete his evolution. You are my only kind."

In mid-June, the daimyo of the Land of Wind and the daimyo of the Land of Fire completed preliminary negotiations and reached a preliminary consensus on the entrustment of the market.

The Land of Wind will grant 50% of its missions to the Leaf Village ninjas, and the Sand Village, as an ally, can share missions as long as the Leaf Village ninjas agree.

The terms of the agreement will most likely only be partially implemented, because the Konoha ninja will not share their spoils with the defeated nation.

After the meeting, the Jonin members who remained in the village all wore happy expressions. This result was much better than the last war, and some even began to look forward to defeating the Iwagakure ninja.

As soon as Furukawa Osamu, wearing a Jonin green vest, left the Hokage Building, Uchiha Shisui immediately came looking for him.

After the two arrived at Training Ground No. 44, they had just jumped onto a huge tree branch when Zhishui hurriedly revealed the news he had received at the clan meeting: "Senior, the clan chief has formulated a new plan. He intends to train another batch of young children."

"The clan leader's son, Uchiha Itachi, has joined, and many others in the clan are following suit."

"Itachi is only 2 years old. What exactly does the clan leader want to do? Aren't we young people enough?"

Seeing the incomprehension on Shisui's face, Furukawa Osamu was speechless. He had underestimated the allure of the Mangekyou Sharingan to the Uchiha.

Looking at it from another perspective, Fugaku Uchiha still has a bottom line; at least for now, he's only taking medication.

"Calm down, stay calm, don't let your emotions control your body."

"Even if we want to implement this plan, the source of the herbs is in my teacher's hands. The cultivation of mutated herbs requires a specific method, and the mother plant needs to be replaced every month or so."

"After the war ends, supplies will definitely decrease, so you don't need to worry that the medicine will affect a large number of children."

As Furukawa Osamu spoke in a deep voice, Uchiha Shisui's emotions calmed down. Seeing the other's worried expression, he simply added, "Shisui, what's your decision? If you're still worried about your clan, I'll recommend you to my teacher."

"Once you accept this arrangement, you will be able to utilize the village's resources."

Previously, Uchiha Shisui had been hesitant, but at this clan meeting, Uchiha Fugaku's plan made him completely determined. He nodded solemnly and replied, "Senpai, I want to make a change."

In the evening, at Konoha Hospital, Tsunade looked at Furukawa Osamu, who had finished his work, and hesitated before finally asking in a low voice the question that had been bothering her: "Is what Uchiha Shisui said true? Could Kyogenmaru subtly change one's thinking?"

"He is Jing's descendant, and I have no doubt about the Will of Fire he inherited, but wanting to save his people? This child seems to have some issues."

Furukawa Osamu nodded, a hint of helplessness on his face: "Shisui is just exceptionally sensitive; he is constantly afraid of the Sharingan's ever-increasing power."

"But the more you fear this power, the more it catalyzes that special brain chakra."

"As for matters within the Uchiha clan, it's not appropriate for you to interfere, Master. Shisui has special talents, and he will help you take care of the Uchiha clan in the future."

Tsunade sensed something odd about Furukawa Osamu's tone when he mentioned "future," but before she could dwell on it, he asked with concern, "Sensei, how are you feeling?"

"The technique for the Hundred Healings Seal has evolved more than halfway. Have any problems arisen?"

"I will continue to replenish your Sage Chakra tonight. As long as this continues for a few years, allowing the technique and your body to reach a balance, you won't have to worry about backlash."

Tsunade subconsciously turned her head away from Furukawa Osamu's eyes, crossed her arms, and quickly replied, "Don't worry about me, I'm in better shape than ever before."

"Xiu, you also need to take care of your health. You always have to take care of me when you come back. As a teacher, I seem to be too willful."

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Furukawa Osamu walked to Tsunade's side and they looked out the window together: "It is only right for a disciple to serve his teacher. Without these teachings, I would never have gained my current power."

"Teacher, I will help you realize your dream."

Tsunade stared blankly at Furukawa Osamu's reflection in the window for a long while before finally responding, "Yeah, Osamu, thank you for being by my side."