Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"Why don't you go and capture these tailed beasts yourself? You're capable of doing it!"

"Of course, I could even finish these in a month, but would you entrust me with the task of creating the Gedo Mazo and sealing it?"

Obito stared at Nagato with his scarlet eyes. The latter realized that Obito had seen through his thoughts, so he calmly and frankly admitted it:

"It seems you know I suspect you."

"You will eventually end up on the same path as me, don't let me down."

As soon as he finished speaking, a vortex appeared again, and Obito disappeared.

Konan noticed that the speed at which the other party disappeared had increased again, and immediately showed a worried expression. This kind of technique was simply unsolvable. Even if one was prepared, one could still be absorbed by Madara in the first instant.

"This is too dangerous; his strength seems to be increasing."

"If this continues, perhaps one day he will be able to control the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path."

Konan looked at Nagato with a worried expression. The Gedo Mazo was their last trump card. If they lost this barrier, Madara Uchiha would most likely kill them and take their eyes.

"It's alright. If he really does control the Gedo Mazo, Konan, you can destroy my eyes!"

"Without these Rinnegan eyes, he would not be able to achieve his goal."

Nagato pointed to his eyes and whispered a warning, but Konan turned her head away without responding.

Amegakure has just gotten on the right track, and it will take a long time to achieve Yahiko's dream. In order to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the two can only prepare for the worst.

Furukawa Osamu's spirit silently assessed Obito's speed. Obito's body had clearly undergone a baptism of special chakra, and the power of his Mangekyou Sharingan was still increasing.

"Leave these matters to me. I've already taken control of the ninjas in the Land of Rivers."

"Xiao Nan, we're counting on you now. With more resources, the Land of Rain will definitely get better and better."

After Nagato finished speaking, he showed a longing expression. This was the dream of Yahiko and many of his companions: that the people of the Land of Rain would no longer have to suffer from war, and that everyone could have enough to eat and live a peaceful life.

The girl had just been worrying about Madara Uchiha's strength, but upon hearing her friend talk about the mission's progress, she somehow immediately forgot her previous thoughts:

"The next step is to control the daimyo. Let them bear the cost of building the port."

“Our market still needs time to stabilize, but we can first open up a trade channel with the tea country.”

Konan entered a special state again. Whenever she tried to think hard, she would have a constant stream of inspiration, and the chakra in her body would flow accordingly.

Nagato nodded with satisfaction. As long as everyone's dreams could be realized, cooperating with a schemer like Madara was no big deal.

-

After receiving further information about Obito, Furukawa Osamu basically confirmed that Obito's strength had entered another stage.

He had a deep understanding of how the special chakra in the brain could affect the body, and Indra's chakra had improved the "quality".

In the Wet Bone Forest, a giant slug spewed acid beside the deep purple half-giant. Seeing the dissolved parts quickly repaired, it immediately exclaimed joyfully:

"Lord Xiu, even the acidic chakra of Sage Mode would have a hard time breaking through such a defense!"

"After the power of the two is combined, it can resist the power of Sage Mode, and its defensive strength is better than that of Madara Uchiha's Susanoo back then."

Furukawa Osamu did not respond, but continued to increase the output of his eye power. The Sage Chakra in the Hundred Healings Seal was converted accordingly, and soon the half-giant grew legs and slowly stood up.

The giant slug wrapped its body around the giant and continued to spew acid. This time, Furukawa Osamu felt his pupil power rapidly depleting. The crude giant eventually turned into a skeleton and slowly disappeared.

"I still can't sense any special weapons, but I can conjure them using Sage Chakra."

"It seems the power of immortal techniques can be further enhanced, Live Slug, can you feel it?"

Standing atop the giant slug's head, Furukawa Osamu spoke softly, and the slug quickly split off a smaller body, which wriggled onto his shoulder and suggested:

"Master Xiu can use this power to cover my body and let Susanoo replace the meridian system."

"In this way, Master Xiu's vast Sage Chakra can resonate with my body, completely freeing me from the limitations of my current physical form."

The Sharingan's power freed Furukawa Osamu from the limitations of chakra points. If the Susanoo he constructed could reshape the meridian system, the limitations of the human body's frailty would be completely eliminated.

"I don't have any more eye power, so this is all I can do for now. I'll probably have to trouble you again."

"However, there shouldn't be any opponent who can make me use this power."

Furukawa Osamu felt something was off using the slug's body, and as if sensing his thoughts, a soft, sweet voice followed:

"Lord Xiu, please use my body as you please!"

Chapter 159 My son has the potential to become Hokage...

In early June, Itachi Uchiha celebrated his 4th birthday, which also means that he will officially embark on the path of a ninja.

Although he was still very young, Itachi Uchiha was already able to use chakra, and had completed all the basic training in controlling chakra.

On his birthday, Fugaku Uchiha returned to his old clan home with his son, and the clan members warmly welcomed the arrival of the new genius.

In Konoha Village, ordinary children receive gifts and have a big meal on their birthdays, but Uchiha Itachi's birthday was completely different!

First, he demonstrated his basic skills to his tribesmen, and then he showed off his shuriken throwing technique.

During the sparring session, Itachi Uchiha also demonstrated excellent ninja skills. His keen insight drew praise from the surrounding clansmen, many of whom even flattered Osamu Furukawa.

"As expected of Master Xiu, he trained Itachi into an outstanding ninja in just one year!"

"The throwing technique you just used must have been taught by Master Xiu. It's incredible that a four-year-old can reach this level."

The ordinary birthday party turned into a "stage play" showcasing Itachi Uchiha's ninja talent. Sitting in the dojo, Osamu Furukawa could only sigh in admiration of Itachi's good father.

"Watch your breathing, Itachi!"

"Don't let your opponent's attacks distract you; a ninja needs to stay calm at all times."

Uchiha Shisui was also present. Seeing Uchiha Itachi sweating profusely yet still persisting in his offensive and defensive maneuvers, and hearing Uchiha Fugaku's stern voice, he couldn't help but think of his own family.

His father also taught him in the same strict way, sending him to the battlefield early in order to respond to the clan's plan.

"Ding!"

The kunai clashed again, and Itachi Uchiha finally exhausted himself. After the kunai in his right hand was knocked away, the boy in front of him immediately took a step back.

Uchiha Itachi also stopped obediently in place, straightened his body as he stepped forward to complete the reconciliation seal with the other party, and then bowed his head and said:

"Thank you for your guidance, senior!"

"There's no need to be so polite. Your performance was excellent; you truly deserve the title of genius."

The Uchiha boy with medium-length black hair spoke with envy. Although he had also received training within the clan, he was still playing ninja games when he was four years old.

The surrounding Uchiha clan members applauded, and Fugaku Uchiha, who had maintained a serious expression, finally smiled, very satisfied with his son's performance.

This is not a training tool. For a 4-year-old child to fight calmly, his courage alone surpasses that of most ninjas.

"Clan leader, will Itachi use medication to awaken his Sharingan in the future?"

A Uchiha clansman, around 50 years old with gray hair, suddenly asked a question. Fugaku Uchiha, without concealing his plans, calmly replied:

"Although he is my son, he is also a member of the Uchiha clan."

"Since I have taken on this bloodline, I must be prepared. It's not just about using drugs to help me awaken my Sharingan; I will also take Itachi to experience the real ninja world."

The so-called real ninja world is actually all about killing. Even the Uchiha members with extreme emotions were shocked when they heard that the clan leader was going to take his 4-year-old son to "see blood".

"I have always emphasized that there is no need to resist drugs."

"Xiu is right here. He should have explained the principle behind the drug to everyone. It's a test of willpower."

"As members of the Uchiha clan, we should not doubt our bloodline. Itachi will prove it. He will strictly implement the training plan we have jointly formulated."

"We have gained the Hokage's trust. This is the best time for the Uchiha to rise. The new generation of children will eventually become the strength of the village."

"In the past, you complained about unfairness, but now we have the opportunity to prove ourselves, and the Uchiha clan can produce a Hokage in the future!"

"All conflicts will come to an end in the future. Let us all work together!"

After speaking, Fugaku Uchiha, who was kneeling on the floor, immediately bowed to his clansmen, and the excited Uchiha members in the room responded loudly:

"Yes, Chieftain!"

The bewildered Itachi followed suit and bowed, his little face full of confusion. How did his birthday turn out like this? Where were the cake and gifts?

Uchiha Shisui straightened up and let out a long breath, a hint of reluctance appearing on his face.

He started taking medication at the age of four and began to suffer from turbulent emotions. It's hard for Zhi Shui to comment on this kind of fatherly love.

Thinking about how many more children would follow the same path in the coming years, Shisui clenched his fist. He had already achieved his goal of integrating into the village, so why did he still pursue so-called power?

Around noon, members of the Uchiha Guard also started gossiping, spreading rumors about the clan leader's genius son throughout the village.

Fugaku Uchiha had already left with his son. In the next month, the father and son would travel through the ninja world, and Itachi Uchiha would also witness the real ninja world.

...

In the dense forest, Uchiha Shisui looked up at the azure sky. The clansmen had integrated into the village, but this had ironically fostered even more ambition.

The strongest clan, the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan—in his view, these things would not help him in any way to have a happy life.

"Senior, is reputation really that important?"

"We have already achieved a better life, but these children will have an even harder life in the future."

"Power often corrupts a person's mind. If you become Hokage, what will your next goal be?"

"Launching a war to unify the ninja world? The thought is terrifying. Why can't everyone cherish the life they have now?"

Uchiha Shisui felt increasingly distressed. He seemed to have become an accomplice in the "persecution" of the young clan members, and his efforts had instead fueled even more desires among them.

Osamu Furukawa believed that most members of the Uchiha clan were affected by a special chakra in their brains, unrelated to their nature, but rather a slight side effect of their bloodline.

While not inherently evil, most Uchiha clan members are indeed warlike and worship power.

"Change takes time. Don't worry about Itachi. This child is more mature than you think."

“He likes to think, and at this age he is beginning to have his own independent thoughts. As for killing, he should already be prepared.”

"A ninja always needs a goal so that he doesn't get lost."

“A confused ninja is easily swayed. Shisui, you should continue to communicate with your clansmen. There will always be someone who agrees with your views.”

Furukawa Osamu patted Shisui on the shoulder. Thinking about these things was too much of a "brain drain" for a child. Seeing Shisui's frustrated expression, he immediately said:

"I'll teach you a new technique. With your current eye power, you should be able to use some of its functions."

"The side effects are quite significant, though. Remember, once you've mastered it, don't push yourself too hard, or it will erode your life!"

Uchiha Shisui finally came to his senses and stared wide-eyed at the purple chakra skeleton covering Furukawa Osamu's right hand.

"The pupil power stimulated by drugs is also this kind of power, the application of Yin Dun."

"To convert this special chakra into a relatively complete technique, with your current eye power, you would need several more years of accumulation."

"Remember, the Sharingan is just a form of chakra. The so-called legendary power is just higher quality chakra."

As Furukawa Osamu watched Shisui, who remained expressionless, demonstrate the basic application of Yin Release: Shaping once again, Shisui, perhaps realizing something, became so excited that he stammered:

"Senior, is this...is this the legendary Susanoo?"

"You could say that Yin Release can even be combined with other powers to achieve similar effects."

"Remember to keep it a secret. Don't force yourself. Let your body get used to the transformed eye power first."

Uchiha Shisui nodded vigorously. Thinking of their shared secret, the boy blushed slightly and solemnly replied with his head bowed:

"Senior, I will make good use of these powers!"

-

In mid-June, on the border of the Land of Grass, Fugaku Uchiha successfully captured a rogue ninja.

In the woods, facing this rogue ninja from Kusagakure, Itachi Uchiha lowered his head, and soon heard his father's instructions:

"Itachi, this time pierce his heart with a kunai!"

"I don't want to see you fail because of some emotion. Remember, the skill of killing is also a key measure of a ninja's strength."

"Just like your teacher, who, in a battlefield with hundreds of people, could still leave his body unstained by blood when the battle ended."

"Remember the techniques I taught you, now kill him!"

Uchiha Itachi pulled a sharp kunai from his ninja tool pouch and held it in his hand. He could see the fear in the other person's eyes, as well as their desire for life.

Fugaku Uchiha looked at his son with bloodshot eyes. He had used genjutsu to control Itachi Uchiha when he killed him for the first time, but he no longer needed to do so recently.

A kunai pierced his heart, blood gushing out. Uchiha Itachi calmly dodged the ninja who had fallen to the ground; his body seemed to have become accustomed to killing.