Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"I'm sorry, Jiraiya-sama, but during this special period, you also need to undergo an examination."

"This is...this is!"

Jiraiya did not respond immediately, but stared wide-eyed at the giant crater in front of him and muttered in anguish.

In the very center of the village, the bustling street had vanished overnight. Jiraiya knew the village had been attacked, but he never imagined he would witness such a scene.

How many people were injured or killed after the attack?

"How is the Fourth Hokage now? Who attacked us?"

The sensory ninja in charge of the inspection showed grief and indignation on his face. The Aburame clan ninja released parasitic insects to sense the foreign object, and the Yamanaka clan ninja confirmed the chakra fluctuations.

After the two completed the inspection, the Hyuga clan ninja activated his Byakugan, the Inuzuka clan's giant ninja dog sniffed intensely, and the Anbu ninja checked the code, Jiraiya was finally allowed to pass.

"Many civilians were injured, mostly due to building collapses."

"At the first moment of the attack, Lord Xiu fought back in time and used his summoning beast to protect everyone, so there were not many casualties among the village's ninjas."

"128 people have been confirmed dead, most of whom died in the second enemy attack."

"Six squads in the Dark Division were all killed. The enemy split up and launched a joint attack. Lord Biwako lost his life during a mission outside the village."

The ANBU ninja explained the basic situation to Jiraiya in a low voice, his voice growing softer and softer towards the end.

"hateful!"

Jiraiya let out a painful growl, then immediately accelerated and jumped into the pit. At this moment, he personally felt this terrifying power; this ninjutsu did not seem to be something that humans could create.

Looking around, Jiraiya began to secretly blame himself. If he had stayed in the village and hadn't gone to search for the Child of Prophecy, the village might not have been destroyed like this.

The Hokage Building is located near the Hokage Rock. Although it was partially damaged, it can be used again after simple repairs.

Looking up, Jiraiya saw that the area around the building had been reduced to ruins. He guessed that this was something that Osamu Furukawa had intentionally protected. The more dangerous the moment, the more the Hokage had to show his power.

"Lord Jiraiya!"

"The meeting is about to begin, Jiraiya-sama, please come with me."

Guided by the ANBU ninja, Jiraiya entered the familiar room. Apart from the bookshelves on both sides being gone and some cracks in the walls, the room was otherwise undamaged.

Just as Jiraiya was about to ask, Tsunade, dressed in combat gear, began to recount the events of the previous night from the front of the Jonin team:

"Neither the sensory team nor the barrier team could sense the enemy's intrusion last night because the enemy has mastered space-time ninjutsu."

"The enemy chose to act simultaneously, and their power is beyond the capabilities of ordinary ninjas. You can learn more about the specific details later through the scroll."

"The most important thing now is to confirm the situation at the border. Everyone here needs to act as soon as possible, as war could break out at any time."

"Report any supply issues immediately. The situation is urgent, so everyone should rest in the eastern or western part of the village for the time being."

"The barrier team is rearranging the spells, so the perception team and the guards will have to work harder."

Tsunade kept issuing instructions. Since the casualties among the Konoha ninja were not great, everyone was filled with anger. After receiving the mission, they responded loudly and left quickly.

The rescue work lasted all night, and many people still haven't slept. Fortunately, the ninja is full of energy and can still take medicine, so the reconstruction work can also proceed.

Both commercial and residential areas need to be replanned. The businessmen, who were almost scared out of their wits by the terrorist attack, have now come to their senses and, as if they have inherited the will of fire, are clamoring to take on the construction contracts.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado are now putting their remaining energy to good use, as the logistical work has been taken over again. The two consultants are working very hard in their new jobs.

Jiraiya let out a long sigh, then scratched his head somewhat awkwardly. It wasn't until noon, when Tsunade called a small meeting, that he asked in a low voice, with a sense of guilt:

"Tsunade, have you identified the enemy?"

At this moment, the Jonin in the room were all elites, and absolutely loyal to the village. Tsunade no longer concealed her feelings and responded seriously:

"The one who mastered space-time ninjutsu is a member of the Uchiha clan and possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan. The teacher believes that the other party may be Uchiha Madara."

"The one who attacked the village in the middle of the night was a user of the Rinnegan. Xiu killed him, and the five bodies are currently in the intelligence department. The Yamanaka clan ninjas are trying to find more accurate information."

"The Mangekyou Sharingan? The Rinnegan?"

Jiraiya exclaimed in surprise. Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just coughed a few times after being injured in the direct attack on the Tailed Beast Ball, frowned and reminded his disciple, "..."

"You heard me right. Danzo told me some things. Jiraiya, you should know about that ninja with the Rinnegan, right?"

"Is it Nagato? Impossible, I've been active in Amegakure the whole time, and I haven't found any trace of him..."

Jiraiya instinctively retorted, then suddenly remembered something, immediately stopped talking, and muttered to himself, his face pale:

"Is it heading towards destruction? The Great Toad Sage's prophecy was indeed correct."

"Jiraiya! At this time, you must explain all the information you have gathered."

"The two attackers had planned this all along, and their combined efforts have already caused enormous damage to the village!"

Tsunade was furious when she saw Jiraiya mentioning the prophecy again. The village her grandfather founded was almost destroyed. The child of prophecy failed to save the village; it was her disciple who risked his life to protect everyone.

Hearing Tsunade's words and seeing his old friend's angry expression, Jiraiya gave a wry smile before replying dejectedly:

“As for Nagato, when I was teaching those three children, he hadn’t yet mastered this power.”

"I don't know anything about the Rinnegan's abilities either. It's precisely because he possesses the Sage's Eye that I believe he will become the Child of Prophecy."

As Jiraiya recounted the story from back then, the ninja clan representative and the elite Jonin in the room frowned slightly. They found it difficult to comment on such a cause and effect.

Finally, Jiraiya looked at everyone and reminded them helplessly:

"As far as I know, Orochimaru and Danzo seem to have made some deals with Hanzo during the war."

"The destruction of Akatsuki must be related to us, Sarutobi-sensei. Danzo may not have told you this, but according to rumors, those three children died at our hands."

The Jonin in the room fell silent again because of the problems left by the previous Hokage. Tsunade didn't speak, but just turned to look at her teacher.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had guessed that Danzo was up to no good, he truly hadn't expected the other party to act without his consent and without even informing him.

"I'll find out. Leave this to me for now."

Just as the meeting was about to continue, a member of the perception class suddenly strode into the room and then reminded them in a deep voice:

"Lord Hokage, Cloud Village ninjas have appeared on the border of the Land of Frost."

Tsunade looked helpless. She had anticipated that the Fourth Raikage wouldn't miss this opportunity; war seemed inevitable.

"Send the ninja stationed in the Land of Hot Water to the front-line base to support our troops in the Land of Frost."

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

When the meeting ended, only a few elderly people and Jiraiya remained in the room. Tsunade and Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent, but Koharu Utatane took the initiative to introduce them:

"Jiraiya, we have lost the Nine-Tails."

"The main reason for summoning you back to the village is for a new plan; Konoha needs the power of the Tailed Beasts."

"What? The seal on the Nine-Tails has been broken?"

"How are Minato and Kushina?"

Jiraiya was shocked. He finally realized the seriousness of the situation. If the enemy gained control of the Nine-Tails, it would be a disaster for the ninja world.

"Minato was seriously injured and almost lost his right arm. Kushina survived, and Shu can heal her."

Tsunade felt a pang of pain in her heart as she finished speaking. Seeing Jiraiya's silence, she couldn't help but remind him, her anger simmering within her:

"Jiraiya, what are your thoughts on the Tailed Beasts?"

"Should we actively acquire the Tailed Beasts? And further escalate the war?"

Jiraiya suddenly looked up at the group and asked them a question. Mitokado Homura tapped the armrest of his chair in annoyance and solemnly reminded them:

"It's not that we initiated the war, but that Iwagakure and Kumogakure will definitely take this opportunity to attack us."

"I understand. I will cooperate with the arrest operation if given the opportunity."

Although it was for the sake of the village, Jiraiya's face was filled with pain when he said those words. He had to become an "accomplice" in the war, and peace seemed to be getting further and further away.

After a brief discussion of the Tailed Beasts plan, Jiraiya calmed down and looked around with some confusion:

"Where's Orochimaru?"

Was he injured?

The three elderly people in the room remained silent, while Tsunade's face showed a somber expression as she whispered:

Orochimaru was attacked by the Rinnegan and his whereabouts are currently unknown.

"Xiu told me that Orochimaru is not dead yet, but he may have used some secret techniques and paid a heavy price."

"Shu was seriously injured while protecting the village. There are problems at the front lines, so for now, we can only rely on you and Sarutobi-sensei to lead everyone..."

Jiraiya's face paled even more. Although he and Orochimaru had always argued over the years, Orochimaru was still his closest friend. He clenched his fists angrily and muttered to himself in pain:

"Nagato, is it really you?!"

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In the afternoon, Jiraiya didn't even have time to visit Minato before leading several squads to the Land of Frost. The reckless Fourth Raikage, A, didn't even bother to test him; he went to the front lines himself.

In the direction of the Land of Grass, the Hidden Stone Village is also making big moves, and the Hidden Sand Village has sent envoys to the Hidden Leaf Village, which also seems to be an attempt to investigate. It seems that the outbreak of a full-scale war is only a matter of time.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire was still on his way to the village. Hiruzen Sarutobi received news from Asuma that the daimyo's attitude toward the attack was somewhat "strange".

The Third Hokage served for a long time and was naturally aware of the other side's intentions. The Konoha ninja could be powerful, but not so powerful as to be able to escape their clutches...

"In just over a year, we are about to be plunged into war again."

"Tsunade, it's all my fault. Danzo acted on his own. I was too lenient with him back then, which led to this result."

A look of guilt appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's slightly aged face; this is how hatred is born.

With war breaking out again, the Konoha ninja will not back down in order to defend their interests, and the ninja world is destined to face turmoil once more.

"Sarutobi-sensei, don't always take the blame upon yourself."

"From the village's perspective, suppressing Amegakure was not wrong; it's just that Danzo and Orochimaru underestimated their opponent's strength."

"I haven't slept all night, teacher. You should go back and rest first, and take good care of your family."

Tsunade comforted her, knowing that her teacher was blaming himself, but they really couldn't find a good way to deal with an enemy with legendary power.

"Tsunade, I'm leaving the village to you. Don't work too late."

After a sigh, Hiruzen Sarutobi gave a brief reply: he had lost Lake Biwa, but there were still many things waiting for him at home, so he could only suppress his grief and leave.

As the Hokage, Tsunade felt guilty for losing the village's most important tailed beast and being unable to even keep up with the enemy in battle. She could only numb herself with work.

The village, which was being rebuilt, was hit by local unrest again. Tsunade felt like she had an endless stream of documents to deal with, and even late into the night, ninjas kept coming to report on their work.

It was 1 a.m. when Tsunade finally finished her work, her fair face showing signs of exhaustion.

There were just too many decisions to make. When Tsunade stood up, she was suddenly taken aback. Usually, her disciples would pick her up after get off work, but they weren't there this time.

"Thank you all for your hard work! Don't let your guard down at night either."

Tsunade reassured the temporarily transferred ANBU members, and the four squads of ANBU members bowed in response. Fearing another enemy attack, security measures were also strengthened considerably.

In the courtyard on the east side of the village, near the dense forest, Tsunade's new house was not damaged much this time due to its remote location, and the roof was quickly repaired.

When Tsunade returned home, she was slightly taken aback when she saw the orange light. She subconsciously quickened her pace and soon saw a familiar figure in the entryway.

"Welcome home, teacher."

With a pale face, Furukawa Osamu gave a heartwarming smile and, as usual, took the coat. As he turned his back to hang it up, he was bumped into.

In a moment of impulse, Tsunade hugged her disciple from behind. She was about to let go, but Furukawa Osamu reacted quickly, turning around and embracing his teacher in his arms.

"It's alright, teacher. Losing the Nine-Tails wasn't your fault."

"Don't blame yourself, it's my fault for failing to complete the task."

Perhaps because too much had happened in such a short time, Tsunade couldn't control the "desire" within her body when she heard Furukawa Osamu's soft whispers. She tightly embraced her disciple, buried her head in her chest, and murmured:

"Xiu, thank you..."

Only the crescent moon hanging in the sky witnessed the unique relationship between the master and disciple. Furukawa Osamu didn't say anything more, and then hugged the soft body that he was so familiar with.

Under the cover of night, a slight smile curved the corners of Furukawa Osamu's lips as he listened to Tsunade softly expressing her exhaustion in his arms, and he pondered to himself:

"The killing has begun, teacher. I will protect you."

Chapter 169 Lord Madara "won"!

At the end of October, as the Iwagakure ninja crossed the Land of Grass and launched an attack in conjunction with the Kumogakure ninja who had occupied the Land of Frost, Konoha was forced to fight on two fronts.

The war broke out very suddenly, and the poor communication situation left many small countries unable to react to why the two countries were so determined to fight.