Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"I knew Konoha wouldn't abandon me; they even sent a ninja like you."

"Waaah... Lord Xiu, you must avenge me! My wives and concubines were all killed by the Cloud Village ninja..."

The daimyo of the Frost Country, wailing loudly, began to recount the suffering he had endured these past few days: several of his wives and children had died, and his allies at home had betrayed him and defected to the Cloud Village ninjas.

"If you're talking about the foreign ninjas from the Land of Frost, they're all dead."

"Your own ninjas need to improve their skills. To be scared off by a few ordinary Jonin and abandon the mission like that—their basic ninja discipline has vanished..."

As soon as Furukawa Osamu finished speaking, the obese daimyo, who had just been wailing, showed a look of wild joy on his face. He tried to crawl over and hug her leg, but was dodged. He didn't mind and continued to praise her loudly:

"As expected of Lord Xiu, the Cloud Village ninjas are still as vulnerable as ever!"

"Please stay here for a while. My daughter is just 15 years old, and there's another one who's only 13. They'll definitely satisfy Lord Xiu..."

Halfway through his sentence, the daimyo of the Frost Country looked bewildered. The three tomoe in Furukawa Osamu's scarlet eyes spun around, and an illusion replaced the other party's memories of the night.

The palm-sized slug wriggled onto my shoulder, waving its antennae as it looked into Furukawa Osamu's eyes and praised:

"Even Indra couldn't have achieved something like Master Shu's Susanoo being enhanced by Sage Mode!"

"With the combined power of the two, no one in the current ninja world should be able to break through such a defense."

A slight smile curved at the corners of Furukawa Osamu's lips. After carefully sensing the surroundings, he asked in a low voice:

"The clones should have collected their energy by now, right? I haven't sensed any loss."

"The mission has been completed, but unfortunately there were only 6 teams. For Master Xiu's current spiritual strength, the energy is still too little."

Even S-rank missions only reach this level, which Furukawa Osamu had anticipated. Apart from war, it would be difficult for him to rapidly increase his spiritual strength.

"This is the only way. After we've reorganized the Land of Water, we'll try to launch another war."

"Let's go back to Shikkotsu Forest and continue to refine the Sage Art Susanoo."

While training together pleased the live slug, ever since discovering the secrets of Ryuchi Cave's Sage Chakra, she's started to worry about reproduction, as if that's a way to pass the time.

"Doesn't Master Xiu try to create life?"

"I can prepare a clone first, so that when Master Xiu turns 16, he should be able to continue the race like Gamamaru."

"..."

Chapter 153 The Technique of Infusing Life Energy

In early March, the Cloud Village ninjas condemned the Leaf Village ninjas for breaching their contract due to the casualties suffered by the Land of Frost, while the Leaf Village issued a warning, and the two sides started another war of words.

The Fourth Raikage, A, appreciated the new Hokage Tsunade's tough stance, and his condemnation eventually turned into praise. This behavior, in turn, infuriated some of the Cloud Village ninja.

"In the future ninja world, only the Fourth Hokage is qualified to be my opponent!"

The Raikage's words suddenly spread among the five great nations. The Konoha ninjas cursed the enemy for being shameless, while the Iwagakure ninjas mocked the arrogance of the two nations.

The Sand Village ninjas are still in a state of "self-isolation." Recently, they planned to purchase several high-level puppets from Konoha. This matter was too embarrassing, and they had no interest in other gossip.

The same applies to the Hidden Mist ninja; under their "closed-door" policy, rebellions erupted one after another...

Obito Uchiha, who was preparing to go to the Land of Fire, also received the news. After White Zetsu told him that Osamu Furukawa had "gone on a killing spree" upon arriving in the Land of Frost, Obito became even more determined in his decision.

"It's all fake, and I will end this false world!"

Osamu Furukawa deceived his classmates at the Ninja Academy. Obito didn't feel much about it at first, but after experiencing revenge and killing, the special chakra in his brain began to affect his personality.

Unbeknownst to him, the aura of chakra had changed, and the helpful Obito seemed to have disappeared; now he preferred to savor killing.

-

S-rank missions involve major national affairs, and Konoha can complete them with just one ninja. This strength has once again frightened many small countries.

With such formidable strength, the ninja world was exceptionally peaceful, and more and more merchants began flocking to the Land of Fire. Konoha's medicines and special herbs also began to appear in various countries.

As Furukawa Osamu, carrying his backpack, returned to Konoha, he had just arrived at the gate when Mitarashi Anko, who had been waiting for him, rushed over and jumped on him, shouting happily:

"Welcome home, senior!"

"Without guidance from senior colleagues for the past two weeks, I feel like I'm about to regress."

"Orochimaru-sensei has been staying in the lab the whole time. I can't understand any of those experiments. That damned Kabuto Yakushi actually got the master's approval."

"Senior, could you continue to guide my cultivation? I will definitely work hard."

Hongdou tried her best to make her voice gentle. Just as the girl raised her head to move closer to Furukawa Osamu, she was flicked on the forehead.

The pain made her pull her arms away from her embrace. Red Bean, clutching her head, wanted to lunge at him again, but Furukawa Osamu smiled and reminded her:

"He'll be 11 in a few months, and it'll be time for him to become a ninja on his own."

"Next time, when you come back you still need to go to Lord Orochimaru's place to handle experiments. I can have a clone accompany you to train."

Hongdou quickly rushed to her side, grabbing her arm and pleading for help. She complained that the teacher's expectations were too high, her knowledge couldn't keep up, and she'd even been outdone by that little brat, Yakushi Kabuto...

When the girl wanted to continue sharing her life, Shizune rushed in front of her, greeted Furukawa Osamu gently, and then turned around and started arguing with "Bean Sprout".

Minato Namikaze, who was not far away, laughed heartily at the sight. The mission was successfully completed, which relieved him.

Regardless of strength, many S-rank missions involve other factors. The daimyo of the Land of Frost gave unanimous praise, which surprised Minato somewhat.

At lunchtime, after arriving at the barbecue restaurant, Furukawa Osamu briefly explained the inside story of the mission. Minato, upon hearing that the Cloud Village ninjas were secretly controlling the Daimyo, couldn't help but sigh.

"Although this situation was expected, a year still goes by too quickly."

"The Cloud Village ninjas have always been fond of plundering, and the other side is also developing rapidly. I just hope that there will be no more war in the future."

It's common practice for ninjas to manipulate daimyo, but Kumogakure was a bit too hasty and their methods were too crude. Furukawa Osamu, of course, wouldn't say he wanted war, and sighed as he added:

"The Fourth Raikage, A, has a troublesome personality; he is said to be autocratic within the village."

"No one within the Hidden Cloud Village should be able to restrain him."

The two soon stopped talking about the topic. Although Minato did not reveal that he was going to be a father, the happiness on his face was obvious when he talked about his current life.

In the past, he was considered a "workaholic" among the Jonin, often taking on many high-level missions solo or in teams.

Now that they're on holiday, he can spend almost every day with Kushina, and they're both very happy to be looking forward to the arrival of their new family member.

Before lunch ended, Furukawa Osamu casually inquired about Minato's progress in training the Rasengan. The latter smiled awkwardly and replied somewhat embarrassedly:

"There are still some issues with the integration of wind-style chakra; I have indeed been lax in my work lately."

"The cultivation of immortal techniques has entered the final stage, but it will still take some time before we can use them."

Without the sense of crisis, Minato Namikaze relaxed, as if he wanted to make up for some important moments he had missed in the past, and put his ninjutsu training behind his family life.

-

In the season of falling cherry blossoms, Might Guy hasn't been taking on a lot of missions lately. Although Kakashi can't accompany him to complete the "Youth Training Camp," he has found a suitable target during this time.

In a pure physical contest, no matter how much Might Guy throws punches, elbows, side kicks, or sweeping kicks, Hyuga Shuichi, with his Byakugan activated, can easily parry them.

After being hit by Gentle Fist, Might Guy could only activate his chakra points. As their fighting intensified, huge craters began to appear on the training ground.

"Return to Heaven!"

Hyuga Shuichi's chakra surged from all his acupoints, spinning rapidly before successfully deflecting Might Guy's fierce counterattack.

"As expected, my speed is not fast enough. After being acupunctured, the flow of chakra in my meridians was affected."

"Gentle Fist is truly powerful! Even taijutsu ninjas have a hard time dealing with it..."

Might Guy sat on the ground and sighed softly. In his daily sparring, he could only activate two chakra points in his brain at most. In this state, he was still a bit overwhelmed when dealing with Gentle Fist.

Wearing a modified white kimono, Hyuga Shuichi showed no joy. As usual, his pure white pupils gazed at the sky.

"Don't underestimate yourself, Guy. You've already surpassed most Konoha ninjas."

"If I could choose my own destiny, I would prefer to become an ordinary person."

"Seeing Lord Hizashi now, I feel like I'm seeing my future self."

Hyuga Hizashi welcomed his son, Hyuga Neji, last year. As he watched his son grow up, the head of the branch family gradually began to feel pain.

As a genius of the branch family, Hyuga Shuichi received secret techniques from the main family and performed outstandingly in the war. He can be called Hizashi's "right hand" and has a very high status in the branch family.

However, this treatment did not make Hyuga Shuichi happy. The thought that the child would be caged in two years made him feel as if he could see his own future.

Marry a girl from your own clan, have a child at the right age, and then watch your child repeat your own experience.

Hyuga Hideki felt that this kind of life was simply "hell". If it weren't for Might Guy often dragging him to spar, he might have already "laid down" in the clan.

Matt Kai knew about his close companion's past and didn't want him to become decadent because of the clan's rules. He flashed a bright white smile and loudly promised:

"I've made up my mind! If you don't mind, I'm willing to take care of the children from the separated family!"

"Although I am only good at some physical skills, I want to help you change your current situation."

"Let's start making changes here, and everything will be alright."

Hearing this somewhat naive promise, Hyuga Shuichi smiled. After all, they were comrades who had gone through life and death together on the battlefield, so he naturally wouldn't make sarcastic remarks.

"Thank you, Kai!"

“You’re right, the change should start with us.”

Might Guy, thinking he had energized his comrades, laughed heartily. Hyuga Shuichi also wore a pure smile, not revealing his plan, but secretly pondering:

"Perhaps I've seen the 'truth,' Xiu, will you give me my freedom?"

Hyuga Shuichi accidentally discovered that Furukawa Osamu possessed "non-human" chakra. He had kept this a secret for years, but after observing for so long, he was about to lose patience.

He was determined to try anything for freedom, even if it meant betraying his people and village; all he wanted was to live freely.

-

Late at night, Tsunade, having readjusted to the changes in her body, no longer fell into a deep sleep from exhaustion.

The disciple had just returned and immediately pulled him to train together. Tsunade felt a little embarrassed, but her body cells no longer craved it, which made her relax completely.

The two sat down in the corridor. Tsunade first looked up at the crescent moon, but finally couldn't resist her curiosity and asked in a low voice:

"The live slug told me that in the final stage, a technique to infuse life energy is needed. What exactly is that secret technique?"

Osamu Furukawa was pondering how to raise Sage Art: Susanoo to the third stage when he suddenly heard this question, and his eye twitched.

"Tsunade-sensei, don't worry, I'll carry out the secret technique!"

"After the body has completely transformed, it will soon be able to accumulate Sage Chakra, and the Hundred Healings Seal will also be fully completed."

Tsunade glanced sideways at her disciple, sensing something was amiss. The slug's tone was unusually cheerful, something she hadn't heard in all these years.

"I have a feeling that you're hiding something from me!"

Furukawa Osamu was speechless, thinking about the recent behavior of the live slug clones, and felt utterly helpless:

"Could it be broken too? Does resonance have side effects?"

"The original body should be allowed to absorb it back, resetting its mental state..."

Chapter 154 "No way!"

At the end of March, the Konoha Ninja Academy ushered in another graduation season.

Unlike during wartime, the new policies have led to more stringent assessments for graduates.

To become a qualified genin, in addition to basic ninjutsu, one must also improve their theoretical knowledge.

In the past, not many children chose to become medical ninjas, but in the last two graduating classes, the number of children choosing to go to the medical class has increased significantly.

It's not that the medical ninjas are particularly strong, but rather that the people in the village's medical department are currently earning more money.

Although the learning process is tedious and boring, as long as you persevere and successfully enter Konoha Hospital, you can say that you have achieved half the success in your ninja career.

-

Nohara Rin was in charge of recruitment and registration. The girl's energetic smile attracted a lot of attention, and with her dog always making sarcastic remarks, many people crowded around the recruitment point to inquire.

"Kid! Don't even think about it, you have no chance!"

"Lin wouldn't be interested in a childish person like you."

"You actually know Kakashi? Rin, is he your rival?"

"Damn it! I only eat steak. A brat like you should be obediently carrying out D-rank missions..."

Parker was ranting on the table, explaining that as Rin Nohara's "protector," it was tasked with protecting the girl all day long, a mission assigned to it by Kakashi.