Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 88 Shouldering the Responsibility of Hokage (Seeking First Subscription)

At the end of December 1948, the rotation of ninjas on the front lines of the Land of Grass was completed, and the Konoha ninjas who returned to the village once again enjoyed hero-like treatment.

After the wounded were transferred to the hospital, Osamu Furukawa had no choice but to immerse himself in his work.

Because of her hemophobia, Tsunade could only provide guidance from the sidelines during some surgeries.

Seeing how busy Furukawa Osamu was, she, as his teacher, couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

In the evening, after finishing all her work and returning to her office, Tsunade, with a smile on her face, proactively served Furukawa Osamu hot tea: "As expected of the genius I taught!"

"Surgeries involving body activation can now be entirely entrusted to you."

Furukawa Osamu glanced at Tsunade with some surprise, took the cup, and sighed, "After all, Master is going to become Hokage. Having me, his disciple, share the work in the medical department can also help Master enhance his prestige."

"Everyone is very grateful to you, teacher, for creating the Three-Colored Pill. Many people have had their lives saved by this secret medicine."

"If you have time, teacher, don't forget to encourage the injured."

Upon hearing "Hokage," Tsunade hesitated for a moment, but seeing the expectant look on Furukawa's face, she finally nodded in agreement: "Okay, you're getting more and more long-winded!"

"Sarutobi-sensei also reminded me of this, but I've never gone to the front lines, and I always felt it was inappropriate."

With victory in sight, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, has recently taken the initiative to promote his disciple.

Not only did he praise Tsunade in the Jonin class, but he also made sure to express his feelings to the Daimyo when submitting the budget for the coming year.

Although the change of Hokage was just a formality for the daimyo, when they heard that Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted Tsunade to succeed him as the next Hokage, the daimyo of the Land of Fire were very satisfied: "Hashirama's granddaughter is very suitable for the position of Hokage."

Almost everyone agreed that if the Senju clan were to take control of Konoha again, the village would surely prosper even more!

Seeing Tsunade's hesitation, Furukawa Osamu simply stopped mentioning the matter and changed the subject while sipping his tea: "Sensei, now that you've taken on the responsibility of Hokage, it's time to improve your strength."

"Tonight we can try to connect the Hundred Healings Seal with the meridians and cells. Once the modification is complete, it will passively increase the body's chakra."

Tsunade snatched the cup from Furukawa Osamu's hand with a sidelong glance, no longer dwelling on the Hokage issue, and muttered under her breath, "I don't need you to teach me! Go think about what to make for dinner tonight."

Since Shizune won't be back from the front lines until the last few days of the year, Tsunade has stopped eating "children's meals" and can drink a few cups every day.

Tsunade was quite content with this peaceful life, and she would probably be even happier if it weren't for her teacher's insistence on giving up the Hokage position.

Furukawa Osamu smiled and agreed, then got up and left with Tsunade; the two still needed to replenish some ingredients.

The hospital staff greeted us loudly all the way. During the war, everyone was busier, but they also received more subsidies than usual.

Instead of facing death on the front lines, the medical ninjas could focus on earning a living in the village and supporting their families. They were extremely grateful to Tsunade.

Back in her apartment, Tsunade felt a little heavy-hearted as she recalled the gratitude she had received along the way.

If the war could end smoothly, Hiruzen Sarutobi even planned to give up all the credit to the victorious nation and have her name written into the agreement.

Not only does a Hokage need to be exceptionally strong, but they also need to have immense prestige and their own policies for governing the village.

Balancing the interests of ninja clans and civilian ninjas is a concern for everyone. After the war, the budget for each department also needs careful consideration.

She used to be too lazy to think about these issues, but as more and more followers began to express their feelings, Tsunade started to feel a little annoyed.

Thinking about Orochimaru's recent unbridled conversations with her about Root, Tsunade simply lay down on the kotatsu table, trying not to think about anything, watching as Osamu Furukawa kept bringing out her favorite foods.

"Teacher, remember to drink less alcohol. Constructing a technique requires precise control of chakra."

"I understand. I know the Hundred Healings Technique better than you do!"

Tsunade put her worries aside and suddenly had a big appetite. She didn't maintain her ladylike image and finished her dinner in a flash, eventually drinking herself into a flushed state.

It wasn't until she was preparing to practice the Hundred Healings Technique that Tsunade realized the problem: "How will you help me construct the connection between the meridians and cells in the technique?"

Sitting cross-legged in front of Tsunade, Osamu Furukawa replied solemnly, "Sensei, you just need to relax and I'll take care of the rest."

Under Tsunade's shocked gaze, Furukawa Osamu formed hand seals, and then a nearly tangible spirit appeared between the two of them.

Just as Tsunade was about to ask again, Furukawa Osamu's voice came from his body: "The portion of chakra carried in the spirit body will help you replenish what you've lost, Master."

"Teacher, remember to concentrate."

Tsunade subconsciously closed her eyes. As Furukawa's spirit body entered her body, her spiritual body was also drawn into the Hundred Healings Seal that she had recently constructed.

In her spiritual world, Tsunade turned her head and looked around. There were four "Myojin Gates" around her, with accumulated chakra floating above them.

"This is a basic technique, teacher. Remember my subsequent steps, and you can try to take the lead yourself in the future."

Having gained complete control of this body, Furukawa Osamu began constructing a jutsu while examining the differences among the Senju clan members: "So it really is an anomaly brought about by Ashura's chakra?"

Osamu Furukawa felt that Tsunade's bloodline was unremarkable. Her cell strength was indeed far superior to that of ordinary ninjas, but her body did not have any special energy structure.

Unaware that her disciple was criticizing her, Tsunade felt a strange sensation coursing through her body. She felt as if she could control every single cell, and a thought arose: "Shu has indeed completely surpassed me."

"Hokage?! This is the last way I can take care of you."

As the snow blanketed the village once more, inside the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi, having removed his Hokage hat, gazed out the window, puffing on a cloud of smoke in high spirits.

Upon hearing the knock on the door, Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Tsunade wearing a Jonin vest and jokingly remarked in surprise, "Coming to my place so early in the morning, that's quite a rare sight."

"Old man, I've thought it over. If it's just about helping the village transition to the next generation of excellent ninjas, I'll accept this position."

Tsunade gave a solemn reply, and Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily, very satisfied with his disciple's choice: "That's how it should be, Tsunade. With the three of you here, the village will only get better and better."

"If the war cannot be ended smoothly next year, I will take on that responsibility. Prepare in peace!"

Seeing her teacher laughing heartily, Tsunade was about to say something, but Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his disciple and said with a smile, "It seems you have made progress in your ninjutsu training as well, and your body seems to have returned to a youthful state."

Tsunade paused slightly, instinctively glancing towards the window. In the reflection, her skin seemed to radiate a pale, luminous glow, and a strange emotion welled up within her: "My body?!"