Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"Huh? That shouldn't be the case. Lady Tsunade is still human, and her children can't absorb energy."

"It might mutate!"

“Our children will definitely inherit the ability to devour, just like how Gamamaru’s descendants all possess sage techniques.”

Among the White Zetsu Jinchuriki clones, Furukawa Osamu's spirit was overwhelmed. These slugs were full of energy, each with a different personality, and their bizarre ideas were beyond human comprehension.

After being resent by the reverse spirit, Furukawa Osamu was utterly speechless upon receiving the information. Fortunately, some of the slugs were gentle and proper, and during the modification experiments, the questions they asked were all related to technology:

"Does Lord Xiu want this body to have 'armor' abilities?"

"Software modification alone doesn't seem to be enough. If the recovery speed can't keep up, the duration of the magic will also be affected."

"The task of obtaining natural energy should naturally be left to the Nine-Tails; it has already agreed."

While modifying the White Zetsu Jinchuriki, Furukawa Osamu answered Katsuyu's question. Kurama, having obviously heard this, angrily shouted:

"You wicked brat! I never agreed to this! Don't even think about making me..."

Before the Nine-Tails could finish its shout, a giant Sharingan suddenly appeared in the sealed space. The great fox immediately cowered, initially wanting to bare its teeth to show a tough stance, but ultimately turned away and reluctantly made a promise:

"As agreed, I'm only responsible for refining natural energy. How to allocate Sage Chakra is your problem."

"When we're not fighting, you have to let me use this body at least once."

"Living in human form should prevent me from being captured by other ninjas."

"Also, you need to give my other half back..."

Nine-Tailed Fox went on and on about a bunch of conditions, trying to prove that she was forced into it.

Furukawa Osamu ignored him and continued to activate the body, adding a brief note:

"The spirit within the 'armor' uses Sage Chakra from Ryuchi Cave. After I put on this armor, I continue to use Sage Chakra without any elemental affinity."

"Through the resonance with you, my body doesn't need to deliberately transform its magical attributes; the power of the same origin can be seamlessly superimposed."

"If necessary, I can activate the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode; after all, I've already extracted enough chakra..."

The Nine-Tails inside White Zetsu wanted to roar upon hearing these words, but it chickened out when it saw the Sharingan.

It has no way to resist. Rather than being controlled, it's better to cooperate obediently, since the outcome is the same anyway.

Sensing the changes in this body, the great fox was completely convinced:

"You clearly don't need my power, so why are you doing this troublesome thing?"

"Even without evil modifications, there shouldn't be any power in the ninja world that could threaten you, right?"

Furukawa Osamu did not respond. The modified Jinchuriki, White Zetsu, displayed a soft, vortex-shaped body, then opened up and attached to him, quickly enveloping him completely.

"There shouldn't be any at the moment, but it's hard to say in the future."

"Perhaps the Sage of Six Paths who created you will suddenly descend. Faced with that kind of power, such a small toy will not be enough."

After the Jinchūriki White Zetsu transformed into "biological armor," the mixed chakra transferred to Furukawa Osamu's body contained immense life force, which in turn triggered a partial resonance with Ashura's chakra.

With his body undergoing rapid transformation, Furukawa Osamu made a lighthearted joke:

"Your Yang-attribute chakra is indeed of very high quality, it can even affect the chakra in my body."

"It seems that the Sage of Six Paths might have had some favoritism when he created you."

The Nine-Tailed Fox, imprisoned in its seal, naturally couldn't sense much, but it possessed a malicious instinct and felt that Furukawa Osamu harbored ill intentions. The great fox, after holding back for a while, finally uttered:

"I was always the strongest..."

After completing his training, the White Zetsu Jinchuriki left Furukawa Osamu, his body twisted a few times, and then returned to normal.

This ability was extracted from the remnants of the Divine Tree's roots and is used to specifically cultivate the body of a White Zetsu.

"In a few years, you will be able to use this body freely."

"If there's an opportunity in the future, I might give you your freedom, provided I achieve my goal."

Furukawa Osamu made a promise to the Nine-Tailed Fox, and the big fox grumbled and complained.

It's in better condition than before and no longer needs to be "bound up":

"I hope you keep your word. Also, you won't have a chance to see the old man!"

"Only the humans prophesied can do it."

As the Nine-Tailed Fox finished speaking, a hint of smugness crept into its voice. It was a worldly fox, and no matter how strong Furukawa Osamu was, he couldn't compare to the Sage of Six Paths.

The living slug, resonating within its body, also sensed these words. Shy and gentle, it asked and answered itself in a soft, hesitant voice:

What does the Sage of Six Paths' chakra taste like?

"It must be delicious! Lord Xiu will love it."

-

After spending the New Year alone on the Iron Country peninsula, Obito Uchiha finally regained his eye power with the support of White Zetsu.

Once he was able to move, Obito's first thought was to take advantage of Kakashi's absence and go to Konoha to see Rin Nohara. However, just as he was about to act, White Zetsu reminded him in a comical tone:

"Lord Madara, since Furukawa Osamu has been staying in the village, it's best not to go there."

"If we get caught, we'll be in big trouble!"

Why didn't he go to the battlefield?

Obito instinctively asked a question, but White Zetsu didn't respond. After a moment of silence, he realized something and muttered helplessly:

Is it because of me?

Thinking of this, Obito felt a strange sense of pride; the Konoha ninjas were clearly afraid of his power!

"Lord Madara, let's go to the front lines in the Land of Grass. We've received news that Iwagakure and Konoha have temporarily ceased hostilities, and it seems that the two sides are about to reach some agreements."

Obito is currently in a condition where he dares not return to Kirigakure or Amegakure. Nagato and Konan do not trust him, and Black Zetsu is a traitor who has not fully recovered. He can only proceed with extreme caution.

"Alright, this will be a good opportunity to see Kakashi's strength. I have now completely surpassed this guy."

Should we try to contact him?

"No, I just wanted to witness a false peace. Let's go, White Guy."

As soon as Obito finished speaking, the White Zetsu that possessed him activated Kamui together, and soon a vortex disappeared.

...

On the front lines of the Land of Grass, the land, which had recently been attacked by a Tailed Beast Ball, was covered with cracks and rubble, and nearly a hundred corpses were scattered around, yet to be collected.

In the increasingly cold weather, the Iwagakure ninja and Konoha ninja, facing each other, watched silently as Onoki and Hiruzen Sarutobi exchanged information scrolls, their eyes filled with hatred.

Huang Tu stared intently at Minato Namikaze beside his father. The Jinchuriki's tailed beast transformation time was getting shorter and shorter; the Iwagakure ninja couldn't hold on any longer.

"They're actually telling us to retreat to the Land of Earth, and demanding that the entrusted market remain unchanged?"

"Third Hokage, don't you think this is wishful thinking? Look at the ninjas behind me, you can ask them if they agree."

Onoki, his nose red, loudly questioned him, but Hiruzen Sarutobi, unfazed, replied in a deep voice:

"You should take a look at the Konoha ninja behind me. It's obvious that your intelligence work has a huge problem!"

“We have indeed been attacked, but we are not afraid of someone like you who recklessly starts wars.”

Onoki was deeply hurt by Hiruzen Sarutobi's harsh accusations. If he had been able to ascertain the information about Konoha, this war might not have happened.

"We cannot accept your terms. We must have a share in the entrusted market!"

"A ninja who can't even protect his village should feel ashamed!"

With a loud shout, Onoki's words greatly boosted the morale of the Iwagakure ninja behind him. The enemy's base was gone; if they held on for a while longer, they could win.

The Konoha ninja's eyes reddened at the mockery. Many had just bought apartments, only to lose them overnight. How could the enemy understand such a feeling?

"Lord Hokage, let us kill these despicable Iwagakure ninja!"

"It must be him! These guys are just jealous of our lives..."

Amidst the crowd's outrage, Minato finally managed to calm them down with a loud voice. Hiruzen Sarutobi continued to tug at the enemy's defenses. Although Konoha had the advantage if the fight continued, he did not want to push the enemy into a corner.

As a former Hokage, he needs to consider the village's future. Only with capable people can the village be quickly rebuilt and continue to dominate the commission market.

The two sides engaged in "peaceful" negotiations, exchanging words in the cold wind, when a vortex appeared in the distance. Upon seeing this, Obito immediately let out a disdainful chuckle.

"This fake peace again! Ninjas are such a despicable bunch!"

"If their bodies hadn't been still recovering, and they hadn't captured the Jinchuriki of the Iwagakure ninja, they would definitely have clashed again."

The possessed White Zetsu was startled, thinking that Obito had "relapsed" again. Just as he was about to dissuade him, a vortex appeared again, and the two disappeared instantly.

Minato Namikaze quickly turned his head. He sensed a fleeting fluctuation of chakra, a feeling he wouldn't forget:

"Are you trying to sabotage the negotiations?"

Minato frowned. The reappearance of the enemy made him extremely nervous, and the Iwagakure ninja who observed this scene also perked up.

Back in his own space, Obito gasped for breath, a sharp pain shooting through his body again. White Zetsu was about to comfort him when Madara burst into laughter:

"Minato-sensei remembered me this time!"

"In this world twisted by ninjas, it seems only strength deserves respect..."

As Obito spoke, he started coughing, a hint of pain in his eyes. He had no way back; the only teacher in the village who had been kind to him had become his enemy.

"What are Nagato and the others doing? Are they accepting war mercenaries as planned?"

Suddenly freed from his "wise second" state, Obito asked in Madara Uchiha's tone, and White Zetsu immediately reported:

"Akatsuki has recruited some members, some of whom have accepted missions from Iwagakure during this period, and some of them are working as bounty hunters in the underground black market."

Obito calmly considered the situation. He needed the Gedo Mazo. Since he had already lied, he would continue to proclaim his power and gain the Rinnegan's trust.

"Once Konoha and Iwagakure reach an agreement, I will go and break this balance."

"Make Nagato and the others prepare. I want this war to last at least two years. This is Akatsuki's chance."

The white monster responded cheerfully; it enjoyed this kind of fun.

"As expected of Lord Madara! The thrill of killing must be about the same as the urge to defecate. Use my power to your heart's content!"

Chapter 177 A New Look for Konoha (No Main Character)

In early March of Konoha Year 54, the Fourth Shinobi World War, which had lasted for more than two years, once again saw the dawn of peace, with Konoha expected to sign the Third Ceasefire Agreement with Iwagakure.

The previous two agreements lasted for a maximum of three months of peace. Unlike the previous situation, this ceasefire was a mutual choice by both sides.

The enormous cost was a prerequisite for a ceasefire. Iwagakure could no longer hold out, and even though several of its strongholds were destroyed again last month, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, insisted on signing the agreement.

Not only did the Third Tsuchikage pursue peace, but the village's higher-ups could no longer support the war.

Over the past two years, whenever the two sides have ceased hostilities, the situation has changed, eventually escalating into large-scale melees and even betraying agreements.

Now that most of the ninja forces have been wiped out, even if Konoha betrays them again, Iwagakure will accept it. Onoki has to admit that Konoha's reserve ninjas are strong enough!

To demonstrate his sincerity, the Third Tsuchikage eventually sent his son to Konoha.

The arrival of Huang Tu signifies that Iwagakure has completely abandoned its own interests. In order to facilitate the agreement, the ninjas of the Land of Grass also sent representatives. The small ninja village caught in the middle no longer wants to experience war.

-

Time has healed the wounds Konoha Village suffered. In just over two years, with the help of genin and architects, the village has been completely transformed, and its overall appearance is even more prosperous than the capital.

The central commercial street has been redesigned, and the old Japanese-style wooden houses have been improved. Although they are still made of wood, the houses have become more refined overall.

Many buildings retained their red tile roofs, and many more shops were converted into stand-alone buildings. Although they took on mortgages for this, the shop owners were all willing to do so.

The crater from the attack has disappeared, replaced by a more bustling central urban area. Even with ongoing wars outside, merchants are still willing to flock to the center of Konoha Village.

After receiving extensive promotion from businessmen, Konoha Village entered the stage of modern urban development.

The ninjas lived around the Hokage Building, while the merchants stayed away from the "military zone." In order to allow ordinary people to live better lives, Konoha also opened a natural park in the eastern area.

Although the park is still occasionally attacked by wild animals, ordinary people still enjoy visiting and playing in the park, and they are happy to pay the guards a fee.

When the group of Iwagakure ninjas arrived at Konoha, they were stunned after entering the gate. Apart from the main road where they could see Konoha ninjas, the area on both sides was mostly commercial and residential.

"Father, is that a place used for living?"

In a few months, Heitu, who will be 4 years old, looked at the slightly taller, more elegant apartment building in the distance with curiosity on his little face.

The brightly colored Konoha Village is completely different from Iwagakure Village. As far as the eye can see, there are green trees and red houses. In this environment, you would never guess that it is a hidden ninja village.