Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

After the Fire Country Daimyo's routine visit concluded, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was in good spirits. However, just two days later, "bad news" arrived from the front lines:

"The Sand Village's Scorch Release ninja disappeared after the negotiations concluded."

Along with this news, the Sand Village also issued accusations, with the Chiyo siblings calling the negotiations a "Konoha ninja conspiracy"!

First, the Third Kazekage of Sunagakure suddenly disappeared, and then a ninja with the Scorching Release Kekkei Genkai went missing.

The "hardliners" of Konoha believed that Sunagakure was looking for an excuse to start another war, and for a time, the voices calling for war within the village once again became the mainstream.

Inside the Hokage Building, the Jonin team's emergency meeting had just ended. Only four people remained in the room. Hiruzen Sarutobi, frowning, puffed on his cigarette for a long while before finally speaking:

"Sunagakure just clearly stated during the negotiations that they are willing to discuss the commission. What's your take on this?"

Most of the Jonin were calling for war, but Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want the Konoha ninja to sacrifice themselves in vain, and wanted to make one last effort.

"The truth is not important. There is internal strife within Sunagakure. Since they want a commission, let's settle things with war."

Danzo expressed his attitude expressionlessly. He suspected that Orochimaru was behind it, but he had no concrete evidence.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, who weren't on the Hokage's side this time, took the opportunity to add in a low voice:

"Since we're going to fight sooner or later, we might as well take this opportunity to join forces with Iwagakure. Onoki shouldn't mind getting involved."

"That's right, Hiruzen. We can also contact Amegakure. The Amegakure ninjas are currently in need of assistance, and Hanzo might be interested in discussing it with us."

After pondering for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi still didn't immediately agree. He tapped his pipe and said in a deep voice:

"Let Orochimaru and the others prepare their defenses and wait for reinforcements from the Land of Rain."

Danzo knew his old friend well; if he didn't refuse, the plan could be carried out. Thinking of the difficulties encountered after restarting the Wood Release experiments, he narrowed his eyes in deep thought:

"Orochimaru, what exactly do you want to do?"

-

The village was mobilized urgently, and the situation on the front line suddenly became tense. Under such circumstances, Fugaku Uchiha responded actively, which actually improved the reputation of the guards.

Furukawa Osamu hadn't expected Orochimaru to be so efficient; in order to test the new version of Hashirama's cells that Orochimaru had developed, Orochimaru directly stole the Sunagakure's bloodline limit ninja.

Tsunade had just finished a purchasing mission and returned to the village only to hear news of the war. She was sullen during her morning work and lost her appetite after returning to her office during her lunch break.

"Tsunade-sensei, there's no need to put on a mental burden. The Three-Colored Pill can save more lives; you've already done enough."

Osamu Furukawa served her hot tea, and Tsunade took a sip and muttered something under her breath:

"I just don't like the current atmosphere in the village, where people are clamoring for Sunagakure to become a vassal of Konoha. I can't believe so many people support this idea."

"The war between the five great nations is not as easy as young people imagine; even the ninjas of the great nations will eventually feel pain."

The current public opinion in the village owes a debt to Root and Orochimaru. After the negotiations broke down, the two joined forces, and voices criticizing the Hokage for being too weak resurfaced.

Seeing that Furukawa Osamu was silent, Tsunade changed the subject and started talking about the Uchiha clan:

"I didn't expect Fugaku to be willing to share the power of the guard. Now the teachers should be able to rest assured."

"My grandfather and the others established the guard unit with the intention of allowing the Uchiha clan to better integrate into the village. The functions of the Anbu conflict with those of the guard unit, so reform is indeed necessary."

Thinking of Fugaku Uchiha and his group's "grand plan," Furukawa Osamu could only sigh in dismay.

"Yes, Chief Fugaku's magnanimity is truly admirable!"

Fugaku Uchiha planned to use war in conjunction with drugs to stimulate the awakening of his Sharingan and conduct a large-scale experiment. The participants were all confident and believed in the power of their bloodline.

Tsunade didn't catch the underlying meaning. War always reminded her of terrible things. She subconsciously touched the necklace on her chest, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't send the "curse" away.

"Teacher, don't worry about me. I told you I would protect you from now on."

"The Seal of a Hundred Healers is almost complete. Teacher, please feel free to ask me any questions you may have!"

Furukawa Osamu smiled and pointed to his forehead, instantly dispelling Tsunade's previous low spirits. He stood up, wanting to flick his forehead a couple of times.

However, since the height difference between the two is now small, they can no longer operate as they used to. In the end, Tsunade did not pull her right hand away from being held, and whispered a word of advice:

"Don't forget the three principles of medical ninjas."

"Yes, Tsunade-sensei."

-

At 4:4 AM on April 10th, the Uchiha clan ninjas gathered at the village gate, with Fugaku Uchiha leading his clansmen to be the first to reinforce the front lines.

Wearing Konoha's white armor and carrying a short sword, Furukawa Osamu waited for the arrival of the Inuzuka and Aburame clan ninjas.

Most of the ninjas who participated in the reinforcements were in high spirits, especially the members of the Uchiha clan, whose excitement was evident on their faces.

With 10 minutes left before the assembly time, the team had already assembled. The ninjas exchanged pleasantries, as they were all "hardliners" and shared common interests.

"Shu, let me introduce you. This is Uchiha Shisui."

"This child has extraordinary potential and is the first young person to respond to the clan's call."

Fugaku Uchiha proudly introduced Shisui, and Osamu Furukawa looked at this figure he remembered, a gentle smile on his face, and asked:

"Did you just graduate recently?"

"Yes, Lord Shu! I want to shoulder the honor of the Uchiha clan and contribute to the village."

Uchiha Shisui responded with a crisp bow, a look of reverence appearing on his young face. Uchiha Inahashi was spreading the word within the clan, and the children all greatly admired Furukawa Osamu.

No one at the scene thought it was problematic for a child of that age to be on the battlefield, and Furukawa Osamu, not wanting to interfere in the Uchiha clan's internal affairs, looked at Uchiha Fugaku and said in a deep voice:

"Clan Chief Fugaku, I will help take care of these genin."

"Then I'm even more relieved! Xiu, these children won't hold us back; they will become the backbone of the Uchiha clan in the future."

Fugaku Uchiha praised loudly, and the genin in the group proudly puffed out their chests, their futures bright!

Fully armed, Uchiha Yatsuhoku arrived and announced that it was time to depart. Uchiha Fugaku nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips, and looked at the group, saying loudly:

"Depart! To support the front lines of the Land of Rain!"

"yes!"

The group responded and formed a four-person team to head to the front line. When Furukawa Osamu saw the fanatical look on Uchiha Yatsuho's face, his eyes twitched slightly.

Uchiha Yatsuho noticed Furukawa Osamu's gaze, and before the team set off, he forced a smile and solemnly said:

"Furukawa-kun, thank you! From this moment on, the Uchiha clan will be great again!"