Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

Tsunade, who was trying to slack off, immediately gave a sidelong glance and complained when her disciple put his arm around her shoulder:

"Don't think I don't know that the guys in the Barrier Class are all slacking off. This department just goes through the motions to appease me!"

"There are also improved techniques, teacher, you don't need to be so strict. Everyone just wants to show their attitude in front of the Hokage..."

-

The Fourth Hokage consolidated power in less than six months, and most departments in the village underwent personnel changes, except for Root, which retained its old structure.

Danzo knew that this was Orochimaru's "achievement," but he still felt a sense of "humiliation" when he thought that the Anbu had taken over most of the work of the Root.

In the dimly lit room deep within the Root organization, Danzo frowned as he looked at Orochimaru in front of him. The other man seemed like a completely different person.

"You're not mistaken, I've gotten rid of that curse mark."

Orochimaru, whose face grew increasingly pale, stared at Danzo as he made his statement. He knew that the strange creature inside Danzo's body could transmit information, so he came here immediately to show off after his health improved.

The White Zetsu hidden within Danzo's body sensed something was wrong; to his surprise, Orochimaru made no move.

"This cost me a lot, but thankfully it was all worth it for freedom!"

"Perhaps we can make a deal. I need information about the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Danzo suddenly opened his eyes, looked at Orochimaru, and his face showed anger:

"Orochimaru, do you intend to betray the village's interests?"

"The Mangekyou Sharingan, such a dangerous power, should not exist!"

Orochimaru ignored Danzo and kept staring at his body. After a while, a somewhat comical voice suddenly appeared:

"Break free from control, and you'll be qualified to let me deliver your message."

After responding once, White Zetsu fell silent. He had been instructed by Madara to do this, and he was simply following orders without thinking.

The sudden sound silenced the two people in the room. Danzo stared intently at Orochimaru, and seeing the smirk on the latter's lips, he angrily warned:

Do you know what you're doing?

"In the ninja world, only Uchiha Madara possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan. If it is him, you should understand his hatred for the village."

"Orochimaru, are you trying to overthrow the village by making a deal with someone like this?"

Orochimaru smiled knowingly, but instead of answering the question, he suggested in a deep, hoarse voice:

"I've regained my freedom. Since you care so much about the village, I'll end your life!"

"The roots no longer have any reason to exist. Your existence will only reveal information about the village."

"As the one who bears the darkness of the village, I should kill you now, Danzo. What do you think?"

Danzo suddenly fell silent. He had managed to hold on until now; how could he so easily face death?

The Second Hokage's will was fading, and Danzo felt he still had an unfinished mission...

Seeing Danzo's reaction, Orochimaru laughed nervously. The old man was just as he had expected—a coward who clung to life.

"Don't give me those ridiculous reasons. You must have already reached some kind of agreement with that guy!"

"If Sarutobi-sensei knew that his old friend would betray the village's interests, he might kill you with his own hands."

Seeing Orochimaru laughing incessantly, Danzo narrowed his eyes again; he had completely calmed down.

"I never imagined that a genius like you would also begin to crave the power of the Uchiha clan."

"Uchiha? You don't understand anything."

Orochimaru did not explain in detail, but the appearance of the Mangekyou Sharingan and Rinnegan indicates that the Sage of Six Paths once existed, and those stories in the comic books are no longer just people's imagination.

After gaining a basic grasp of Sage Chakra, Orochimaru believed he possessed eternal life, even though the Reanimation Jutsu still needed improvement.

Now that the opportunity to pursue the truth was right in front of him, Orochimaru naturally wouldn't miss it. The Sage of Six Paths, the origin of power—thinking about these things made him somewhat restless.

Unable to comprehend the fanaticism on Orochimaru's face, Danzo frowned, but ultimately began to explain his "deal" in a low voice:

"That guy needs the Sharingan, which aligns with my goal."

"The Uchiha clan, possessed by evil, is ultimately a threat to the village. I will inherit the will of the Second Hokage and end all karma in this era."

When Orochimaru heard Danzo's explanation that they had colluded with outsiders to harm the village's ninja clan, a mocking glint flashed in his eyes:

"A boring excuse, and the Root ninjas will get some missions."

"I hope you can seize this opportunity and not hide anything from me about the Uchiha clan."

Orochimaru knew that this body couldn't last much longer and he couldn't pursue the Sage's Eyes for the time being, so he decided that having the power of the Sharingan was a good alternative.

For the sake of truth, he needed a body with sufficient potential. Orochimaru reviewed the detailed information collected by the Root ninjas and, combining it with the memories in his mind, initially identified several targets:

"The next generation's genius, Uchiha Shisui?"

-

On a small island near Kirigakure, Obito Uchiha returned to the dark, enormous stone cave.

After quickly tidying up Madara Uchiha's grave, Obito slipped onto the stone chair. The chattering White Zetsu immediately stopped their discussion and began reporting back, one after another:

"Lord Madara, Orochimaru has broken free from the cursed seal!"

"This guy seems to be like Danzo, wanting to seize the power of the Uchiha clan."

"Orochimaru seems to want to make a deal; he is very interested in the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"Lord Madara, should we continue to control him?"

The White Zetsu, who was possessing Obito, then removed its "mask," completely detaching from its body, and appeared before its companions, loudly complaining:

"Damn it! You must have felt the urge to defecate on them! This task was supposed to be mine..."

Obito's eye twitched, and complex patterns immediately appeared in his scarlet eyes. Seeing this, all the White Zetsu lowered their heads and remained silent.

"I need Orochimaru's method to break free of the cursed seal. The Mangekyou Sharingan? Even if he knows the conditions for awakening it, those clansmen are not qualified to possess this power."

"Don't let me find out that you're discussing this with Black Zetsu. No one can hide anything from my eyes!"

Upon hearing Obito's instructions, the White Zetsu responded with laughter and merriment, perhaps enjoying the spectacle, and some even offered suggestions:

"Did Lord Madara also notice that something was wrong with that guy? He's just like us, but he's turned his body black."

“The guy in black must be a traitor. Even without him, we can still help Lord Madara complete the Eye of the Moon Plan.”

"The Uchiha clan of Konoha seems to have been corrupted by drugs. Orochimaru, that idiot, ended up with nothing..."

Obito ignored these mentally challenged creatures; only by completely breaking free from these limitations could he personally take control of the "New World."

The thought of living happily with Rin and Kakashi in a few years filled Obito with a flurry of emotions:

"We can't let Rin go to that idiot Kakashi in the new world!"

"Kakashi can teach my and Rin's child."

Obito imagined such a wonderful scene and even forgot his purpose in coming to the Land of Water. Compared to the hellish reality, the world of his dream was more attractive to him.

Obito only gradually came to his senses when Black Zetsu appeared in the cave:

"Lord Madara, it's time to go back. Nagato and Konan are still waiting for you."

Obito nodded without saying a word. The space in front of him distorted, and he quickly disappeared along with the vortex.

The White Zetsu didn't mention what had happened before, and started their daily nonsense again, which the Black Zetsu didn't care about.

Arriving at Madara Uchiha's grave, Black Zetsu appeared to be paying respects, but a part of his body transformed into a flowing liquid, continuously absorbing the "Creator's" body:

"Obito Uchiha, don't even think about ruining my plan..."

Chapter 147 Simulated Immortal Arts?

In early December, many Konoha ninjas began preparing for the New Year early. With increased income, everyone was looking forward to the holiday.

Tsunade's workload has increased again recently as she becomes the Hokage. More and more merchants are coming to purchase medicines, and it will take a lot of effort just to select qualified distributors.

Previous Hokage had never done this kind of work, and there was no experience to draw upon, so Tsunade could only explore it together with some of the elite Jonin.

Fortunately, all the major ninja clans attach great importance to making money and revenue. After the ninja villages mobilized their resources, they basically dug up all the information about the merchants.

Ninjas may not be good at operations and management, but intelligence gathering is something that Konoha ninjas excel at.

After careful screening, the distributor was successfully selected. As for how to effectively expand production, the elite members of the Jonin class said they were powerless to help.

In response, Tsunade could only continue to explore and establish a brand-new management department. After the recruitment announcement was released, many civilian ninjas were excited again.

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Not every Konoha ninja enjoys burying themselves in daily affairs. Orochimaru, seeing the ever-increasing volume of documents, once again "shed his hands," showing no interest in playing "house" with his old friend.

Late at night, at the Root Base on the east side of the village, Kabuto Yakushi looked serious, his small face pale from overuse of medical ninjutsu.

After finishing the Healing Palm Technique treatment, Kabuto bowed in response:

"Lord Orochimaru, this is all I can do. At the current rate, the cells in my body will begin to break down in about three years."

"I don't understand the deeper reasons with my current level of knowledge. I think it's more like a strange rejection reaction."

Orochimaru sat up from the lab table, nodding, increasingly satisfied with Kabuto's talent. He turned to Furukawa Osamu, chuckled, and praised him:

“Shu, this child’s talent in medical ninjutsu is second only to yours at the same age, and even better than Tsunade was back then.”

"Tsunade-sensei is the pioneer; we are just building upon her work."

After explaining, Furukawa Osamu gently patted Yakushi Kabuto's head. Seeing his tired expression, he immediately soothed him softly:

"Dou's talent is truly outstanding. It's remarkable that a child his age can read with such patience. If he continues, his potential is limitless."

Kabuto blushed slightly at the compliments from the two, his joy barely contained; he loved the feeling of being needed.

"Go and rest! I'll take over the rest of the work."

Furukawa Osamu whispered some instructions, and Yakushi Kabuto immediately bowed to the two of them, a smile on his face, as he was pulled away by Yekura.

Orochimaru's eyes flickered. He needed the help of an excellent medical ninja. Some secret experiments could not be entrusted to Furukawa Osamu. Kabuto Yakushi was still young, and it would be perfect to subdue this little guy.

"As expected, higher quality chakra can carry consciousness."

"In a sense, I have already gained eternal life. Xiu, do you want to master this technique?"

Upon hearing the question, Furukawa Osamu shook his head slightly, handed a medical report to Orochimaru, and earnestly instructed him:

"Orochimaru-sensei, this body, which has undergone soft-body modifications, is unable to absorb natural energy, yet it is still showing signs of collapse."

"The Sage Chakra of Ryuchi Cave is constantly destroying the cells in the body, and this mutation is difficult to reverse."

"Although your vitality has been enhanced as a result, your soul will also be in danger after being reincarnated repeatedly without finding a suitable body."

The solution is simple: just abandon your human form and remain as the White Phosphorus Serpent, and Orochimaru can live a peaceful life.

Orochimaru could not accept the idea of ​​humans becoming snakes forever.

"Perhaps this is the price that eternity has to pay. It's okay, I have plenty of time, and I will find a suitable body."

"Immortal arts are indeed a dangerous power. Xiu, it seems that your choice to cultivate immortal arts with caution was correct. The immortal arts of the three holy lands all have serious side effects."

As Orochimaru finished speaking, a hint of lingering fear flashed in his eyes. He had almost lost his mind, and surviving as a snake was the best possible outcome.

Orochimaru was relieved by the difficulty of the training method, just as the blue snake had sensed over the years, that Furukawa Osamu had indeed not yet mastered this power.

"Teacher, after mastering this Sage Chakra, are there any specific Sage Techniques?"

Furukawa Osamu, showing curiosity, continued to ask questions. Orochimaru chuckled, putting aside his own disheveled appearance from the past, and introduced himself with some pride:

"With this chakra, many ninjutsu can be perfected."

"I've already mastered the substitution technique I envisioned. Even with this body that has a rejection reaction, my physical skills have improved significantly."

Orochimaru continued to describe the strange life force brought about by the Sage Chakra in his body, and seeing the "envious" look on Furukawa Osamu's face, he couldn't help but talk more and more.

As a ninja, he may be weaker than Furukawa Osamu, but in terms of life form, he has already completed a transformation!

"I never imagined that the Sage Chakra of Ryuchi Cave was so wondrous!"

"As expected of the power of the three holy lands!"

Furukawa Osamu exclaimed in admiration, his "envy" clearly visible. Orochimaru's smile widened, as he finally regained some face.

What Orochimaru couldn't see was that the weak spirit that appeared on his body disappeared as soon as it pounced on Furukawa Osamu, and the Ryuchi Cave Sage Chakra that he had painstakingly obtained was being easily analyzed by his disciple.

"My time is running out. I need a more suitable body for my next reincarnation."