Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

After letting out a low growl, Obito once again transformed into a vortex and disappeared. Unlike before, this time his return to the spatial dimension was extremely fast, even surprising Black Zetsu.

"This guy has cultivated for so long and never achieved such results, but now, in less than a week, he has actually accomplished it!"

"That inner kindness has indeed been holding you back all along; embrace despair..."

In the space where no one could enter, Obito screamed in pain again. His best friend's resurrection was supposed to be a good thing, but after observing for four days, fear completely overwhelmed him.

Even now, Obito can still recall the moment he confirmed his friend's death; that hellish night lingers in his mind.

Bearing this hatred until now, the two of them have been living happily in Konoha, which Obito cannot accept.

Obito found a broken mirror from somewhere, and when he looked at himself in the mirror, he immediately knelt down on the ground, powerless.

Half his face was covered in scars, his long, disheveled black hair obscured his left eye, and his exposed scarlet right eye was filled with indifference and hatred; the intricate patterns on it now looked extremely malevolent...

"This isn't me!"

"How did I become like this?!"

"what!!"

Obito covered his eyes with his right hand and screamed in agony. The special chakra secreted in his brain amplified his despair, and under the influence of the pain, his eye power increased once again.

Even though careful thought would reveal the flaws, Obito reverted to his "Kenji" mode, his mind filled with images of Rin and Kakashi's happy life these past few days.

When he reappeared near the memorial monument, it was already evening. Obito lay on his back on the ground, letting the White Zetsu complete its possession.

What he didn't know was that in just the last few hours, the White Zetsu had been overjoyed; their reaction was simply too amusing...

"Why not confirm it in person?"

"If you just appear in front of Nohara Rin and ask her directly, you should be able to resolve your confusion, right?"

"Would you like us to create an opportunity for you? It just so happens that Osamu Furukawa and Kakashi aren't here right now."

The White Zetsu's comical voice appeared again, and Obito's fear returned after hearing the suggestion. When he propped himself up, his right hand trembled.

The White Zetsu in the distance had half their heads buried in the ground. They all knew that Nohara Rin wouldn't recognize Obito at all; the difference between him and the photo was enormous.

More importantly, the Obito that Kakashi mentioned was already dead, and the Obito image described by the girl was also embellished.

"Lin should recognize me, right?"

"She will always be watching over me..."

Obito seemed to be comforting himself, the white Zetsu on his body swaying its tentacles, responding in a sincere voice:

"If it were the original Nohara Rin, she would definitely recognize you!"

"She comes here every Friday, should we prepare?"

Obito nodded silently. He had to confirm it in person; maybe seeing him would help the girl remember everything.

...

On Friday evening, as the sun set, Nohara Rin came to the memorial to replace the flowers after get off work, something she and Kakashi did every week.

Upon arriving at Obito Uchiha's tombstone, the girl noticed an unfamiliar figure. After a closer look, she estimated that the person was about 175 cm tall.

At this moment, Obito felt short of breath and his heart was pounding. He carefully dressed up and covered his right cheek with his long hair to hide most of the scars.

As Nohara Rin drew closer, the face he had longed for day and night showed some changes. Obito turned his head to greet her, but the girl bowed slightly and asked curiously:

"Senior, are you here to visit Obito as well?"

When Obito Uchiha heard the word "senpai," his mind went blank. Overwhelmed with emotion, his Sharingan almost materialized on the spot. He couldn't describe how he felt at that moment.

"With the weather getting warmer, the number of tasks seems to have increased. Obito will definitely be happy to see someone come to visit him."

"So you're also from the Uchiha clan, senpai? Did you come from the Naka Shrine?"

"If Obito were still alive, he would probably move there too, since it's a gathering place for the Uchiha clan's genius ninjas."

As Nohara Rin spoke softly, she replaced the flowers on Obito's tombstone.

The girl's gentle smile captivated Obito Uchiha, who was standing on the other side, but he felt an unusual sadness at that moment.

"Thank you for coming to see him."

Rin Nohara was slightly taken aback when she heard the deep, husky voice. She turned to look at her "senpai" and then lowered her head to speak softly:

“Obito saved me and Kakashi, and we will always watch over him.”

"I won't disturb you and Obito's conversation any longer. People of the same clan must have a lot to talk about."

Watching the girl bow and say goodbye, Obito Uchiha stood motionless in front of his own tombstone.

As night fell, the boy was completely overwhelmed by despair, and tears welled up in his bloodshot eyes.

"I...I really am in hell..."

The weeping Obito vanished instantly from the vortex. Once in his own space, the boy staggered and collapsed to the ground, repeatedly pounding his fist before screaming wildly:

"Rin is dead! Kakashi is dead too!"

"All of you who are alive are imposters!"

"I absolutely refuse to accept this reality!"

The possessed White Zetsu was secretly amazed by the fluctuations of Obito's chakra; this cold eye power even affected his body.

After watching a good show, the Agent successfully evolved, and White Zetsu was secretly happy. He couldn't wait to share what had just happened with his companions.

-

Kakashi, who is participating in an exchange mission in Sunagakure, has been frequently given the cold shoulder by Chiyo in recent days. The old woman thinks of Sasori, the deserter, whenever she sees him.

If Sasori's parents hadn't died, perhaps Sunagakure wouldn't be in this state now.

For once, there was no sandstorm. After the morning sharing session, Kakashi was surrounded by many young Sand Village ninja. Some clamored for a sparring match, while some girls asked questions with admiring eyes.

At the back of the room, behind Furukawa Osamu, the transformed Yekura looked at everything that was both familiar and unfamiliar with a complex expression. It seemed that everyone here had forgotten her.

"Speaking of which, you actually held back some of the secret techniques for confirming a Jinchūriki when you failed to obtain them back then!"

Osamu Furukawa came to Sunagakure to assess the opponent's strength and check the situation of the Jinchuriki. As a result, he saw Rasa showing off his youngest son.

Chiyo glared at the "demon" beside her. The village's secret techniques had been taken away, and the old woman's face was filled with unhappiness at the thought of it.

"There's no secret technique involved; it's just a special premonition!"

"That child has his mother's chakra, and this love can reduce the Tailed Beast's erosion of him."

"The identity of each village's Jinchūriki is an absolute secret, you evil brat, now you can rest easy!"

“It will take Gaara at least ten years to grow up, and the Sand Village ninjas just want a peaceful life.”

Seeing the disappointed look on Chiyo's face, Furukawa Osamu immediately comforted her, and when the conversation turned to Gaara again, he subtly reminded her:

"Protect the Jinchūriki well, and remember to prepare well, because you might need to use the Reanimation Jutsu in the future!"

"Damn it! Is this some kind of blackmail? You evil brat, are you trying to take advantage of a Jinchūriki again?"

Chiyo immediately retorted angrily, but Furukawa Osamu calmly shook his head and looked at the angry old woman seriously, saying:

"The power of the tailed beasts is nothing special; I'm not particularly interested in them at the moment."

"The reason I'm reminding you to master forbidden techniques is for the good of Sunagakure. In case of unforeseen circumstances, you'll have more options."

Chiyo pouted angrily but couldn't refute it. Without even needing to sense it carefully, the chakra fluctuations emanating from Furukawa Osamu were frightening enough.

...

When Kakashi was pulled to the training ground by the enthusiastic Sand Village ninjas, the Konoha ninjas watching also started to cheer him on. This familiar scene reminded him of his time at the Ninja Academy.

Dealing with the Sand Village youths was not difficult; their combat experience and chakra usage were on completely different levels.

Wearing a white turban, Maki was the only outstanding young ninja from Sunagakure, and his Wind Release caused Kakashi some trouble.

However, after engaging in close combat and wielding a sword, Maki quickly found himself at a disadvantage. When Kakashi kicked the short sword out of his hand, he could only helplessly lower his head and admit defeat.

"I lost..."

"Your foundation is not bad, but you lack some experience. It's obvious that the village is intentionally protecting you."

Kakashi casually commented, then sheathed his short sword behind his back, drawing cheers from the surrounding ninjas.

Noticing Maki's unwilling look, Kakashi seemed a little dazed again, and silently walked to the sidelines, sighing inwardly:

"Obito, I didn't understand your feelings back then. I really wish you were still here..."

"Someone likes to show off, so you'd probably really enjoy this kind of task!"

Chapter 156 Ultimate Eye Power

In mid-April, the delegation that visited Sunagakure returned safely. Early in the morning, many Konoha ninjas came to the gate to welcome the members of the delegation.

Nohara Rin followed beside Shizune, and the girl would occasionally tiptoe to look towards the gate.

"Lin, it's only been half a month since we separated!"

"Kakashi really shines in missions, there's no need to worry about him."

Shizune pulled the girl aside and teased her in a low voice. Nohara Rin chuckled softly and responded somewhat shyly in a low voice:

"The longest we've been apart before was probably 10 days. Anyway, I'm finding it a bit hard to get used to it."

"I even dreamed that Kakashi's mission had problems. I don't know why, but I've been having these kinds of wild thoughts lately."

Hearing Nohara Rin's words, Shizune's face showed a hint of heartache. She roughly understood what the two had been through, and it was already a miracle that they had survived.

"Don't worry, with Xiu here, the mission will be fine."

"Lin, you must take good care of yourself. If you feel unwell, tell me immediately."

"It's okay, I slept very well last night!"

Nohara Rin pulled Shizune aside and tilted her head in response. Although a little embarrassed, she still whispered her feelings:

"It's probably because Kakashi will be back soon. We usually live together, and I guess I'm used to this kind of life!"

"Damn it! When will you and Xiu stay by my side forever..."

Shizune whispered enviously, although Furukawa Osamu occasionally stayed at the apartment, it was mostly for work.

The sweet world she longed for between the two of them never happened, let alone the blush-inducing scenes in the magazine. In some ways, Osamu Furukawa was like a block of wood.

Soon, cheers erupted as the caravan and the delegation of ninjas successfully returned to the village, marking the complete success of the exchange activity.

Not far from the crowd, Obito Uchiha transformed into an old woman and quietly watched the Konoha ninjas chatting happily from a corner.

Although the Nohara Rin living in this world is an imposter, Obito still stalked her intensively during this time, and he felt inexplicably happy whenever the girl smiled.

This state has continued until now. Obito didn't want to come here, but his body was "out of control".

Rin Nohara was unaware that someone was watching her. As usual, the girl jumped into Kakashi's arms and whispered happily in his ear:

"Welcome home, Kakashi!"

Obito, watching from a distance, stared wide-eyed at the sight. He quickly turned his head, but still managed to catch a glimpse of Kakashi's right hand patting the girl's back twice.

"Kakashi wouldn't do such a thing!"

Obito's emotions, which he had finally managed to calm down over the past few days, collapsed again. Especially when he saw the two holding hands and talking and laughing in hushed tones, the intense emotional fluctuations caused his brain to secrete special chakra.

In his memory, Kakashi, who always had a long face, had disappeared, and his friend seemed to have become the person he had hoped for, getting along well with the Konoha ninja.

Whenever a Konoha ninja wearing a green vest greets Kakashi, Rin Nohara looks at him with a happy expression.

Seeing this, Obito could no longer hold back. He turned and quickly left. With a reminder from White Zetsu, he went to a corner and disappeared in a vortex.

"what!"

The renewed increase in his eye power caused Obito to cover his eyes and scream in pain. The more desperate and painful he felt, the more power he gained.

"Should we meet with Kakashi?"

"Maybe he'll recognize you, and that will clear up the misunderstanding."

"Perhaps we made a mistake back then and failed to sense that the two were still alive."

The possessed White Zetsu offered advice in a comical voice, while Obito gasped for breath, his crimson eyes filled with despair.

They are dead!

"Both of them are imposters living in this fake world!"