Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

After repeated communication, both sides were willing to negotiate, and it seemed that peace was about to be achieved. However, one of Cloud Village's supply lines was destroyed.

Fortunately, both sides remained calm and no conflict occurred, which made Obito Uchiha, who had come to the front line, frown. He needed to continue to weaken the manpower of both sides.

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Late at night, in the Konoha camp, Might Guy, who had come to provide support, would occasionally let out a hearty laugh.

Having become a Jonin, Might Guy is highly trusted by his clients, and even during wartime, clients specifically request to hire the father and son duo.

Only after supporting the front lines did Might Guy transform into the "Blue Beast of Konoha," single-handedly turning the tide of the battle in the eastern part of the Land of Hot Springs with his "Day Tiger" technique.

Kakashi was taken aback by his friend's performance, and the thought of Guy wanting to open the Seventh Gate to challenge him left him speechless.

The young ninja was satisfied with the current situation. Although the Land of Frost had been lost, Konoha had taken back the Land of Hot Springs as a buffer zone, which could be considered as achieving its goal.

The Tailed Beast Wars were truly terrifying. Even the hot-blooded and warlike Uchiha ninjas no longer craved battle; the attacks were so intense that one wrong move could send them annihilated...

In contrast to the optimistic young man, Minato, who knew the inside story, frowned deeply. Holding a map in his tent, he marked the locations and then lowered his voice to explain:

"These are some locations I've noted down. Obviously, the other party would need to mark them as they move around."

"We just can't be sure if his marking points have a limit, and we also don't know if the speed of his long-range space-time ninjutsu has increased."

"He must be the one who stole the amber bottle, sealed the Nine-Tailed Fox, and carried it with him. We should end this war as soon as possible!"

The thought that the opponent could use the Nine-Tails as a weapon at any time made Minato clench his fists; it was truly terrifying.

As for Obito Uchiha taking the blame, Osamu Furukawa was happy to see it happen. He didn't know much either, but the other side was wary of Nagato and Black Zetsu.

"There's been too much pent-up hatred. You've done your best to get back to the negotiating table."

"The best way to deal with those Mangekyou Sharingan is still through eye techniques. I'll talk to Chief Fugaku when I get back; the Uchiha clan might have some relevant records."

Furukawa Osamu responded with a serious expression, and Minato nodded in agreement. Remembering the broken barriers, he couldn't help but mutter in disappointment:

"Unfortunately, the Four Symbols Seal is too slow. Although Kushina tried her best to optimize it, it was difficult to make it effective."

"It's unclear how many tailed beasts that amber bottle can seal. With such a divine artifact in the hands of a dangerous person, the ninja world may soon experience turmoil."

The artifacts left behind by the Sage of Six Paths do indeed possess extremely powerful effects; their only drawback is that they consume a lot of chakra.

Osamu Furukawa intended to use it more for "transportation" and, incidentally, to study the principles behind the artifact.

"Whatever his purpose may be, if he wants to achieve his goal, he will eventually reveal it!"

"Don't worry too much, get some rest when you get back to the village!"

With his head down, Minato didn't see the strange look in Furukawa Osamu's eyes when he said those words. He was only thinking of his adorable son, and his mood instantly improved considerably.

"That's true. In this way, Naruto can finally grow up in a peaceful environment!"

"Naruto will be three years old in a few months, right? Should we start his ninja training?"

As soon as Furukawa finished speaking, Minato gave a wry smile. He thought of Itachi Uchiha, the genius of the Uchiha clan. If that kind of training method were used, Kushina might go berserk on the spot.

"Haha, Kushina and I just hope Naruto becomes an ordinary ninja."

"Even without ninja talent, it's enough to grow up healthy and happy."

"Genius? Forget about it."

Once the somber atmosphere dissipated, the two were much more relaxed when discussing "Uchiha Madara" again.

Minato also knew something about Susanoo. When he thought of the defense described by Furukawa Osamu, he could only sigh in his heart. With such an enemy, he could not let his guard down.

At midnight, only Osamu Furukawa remained in the tent. As he was routinely accumulating Sage Chakra, Kakashi suddenly appeared outside the tent.

"Come in, Kakashi. You should be resting at this time."

Kakashi scratched his head, and after entering the tent, he saw the shimmering mark on Furukawa Osamu's forehead. A look of curiosity flashed in his eyes, but remembering his purpose, he quickly sat down and whispered:

"Shu, I think I can sense Obito!"

“I know this sounds a bit unbelievable, but is it possible that Obito, like his father, is also stuck on the edge of the Pure Land?”

"I always feel like he's watching me, but maybe I'm just imagining things."

A strange look flashed across Furukawa Osamu's face. If Obito had communicated with him sooner, the outcome might have been completely different. Now that the two were about to get married, offering his blessings was the best he could do.

“I believe your experience, but Professor Sakumo’s case must be special.”

"Kakashi, there's no need to overthink things now. If the war ends completely by the end of the year, you'll be 18 next year."

"Although I feel I'm still very young, I should shoulder more responsibility as an adult."

"Like many of your predecessors, in two years you should also be thinking about family matters. Teacher Shuo Mao will be very happy to see you get married."

Thinking of his promise to his father in the Pure Land, Kakashi immediately nodded; perhaps Obito was also urging him on.

"I used to have all sorts of wild thoughts when I was on the front lines. I think I was just too stressed lately."

"These are some techniques I've come up with to deal with the Tailed Beasts; they should give you some inspiration."

"I'm also studying the Thousand Birds' form changes, but it's still too difficult for me to change the ultimate nature of the change, especially after taking the secret medicine, the power is hard to control."

After witnessing the Tailed Beast Wars, Kakashi, who had been focused on swordsmanship, had to start researching more powerful and wider-ranging ninjutsu.

"Lightning Transmission? That's an interesting idea. With your current chakra, you should be able to do it."

After carefully examining the scroll, Furukawa praised it, saying that if the tailed beasts were not involved, Kakashi would have been able to shine in a battle fought by ordinary ninjas.

Unfortunately, on the battlefield in the Land of Grass, Minato was the one who shone the most for most of the time, and later he even held off two Jinchuriki by himself, which was due to the change in the form of war.

“Kai is getting stronger and stronger. His speed and power are ridiculous. Father was right. He is indeed a good opponent.”

"With so many casualties this time, let's hope there won't be any more wars for the next 10 years..."

As Kakashi spoke, he thought of Obito again, and he really hoped that the kind-hearted guy could send his blessing.

After leaving the tent, Kakashi stopped overthinking. Furukawa Osamu reminded him that adulthood meant taking on more responsibility, and he had to ensure Rin's happiness.

"With peace coming, let's marry Lin next year!"

Furukawa Osamu pondered carefully, resting his chin on his hand. Without Indra's chakra, this was the best he could do to help Obito gain more ocular power:

"I hope you won't let this gift go to waste; happiness is an extreme emotion."

Obito, possessing both Kamui powers, can continuously disrupt the ninja world and cause turmoil once he obtains powerful eye power, allowing Osamu Furukawa to "collect" even more energy.

In this way, once the spiritual body reaches its limit, it can then fuse with the power of the Six Paths, thus temporarily achieving its goal.

With this power, the recovery of the Otsutsuki's initial chakra can be put on the agenda.

Furukawa Osamu sincerely hoped that Obito could continue to cause trouble. Obito's eye technique was naturally suited for this kind of work, and with his help, as long as he wanted to run away, no one could stop the power of those eyes.

-

At 4 a.m., a vortex appeared in the dense forest. Obito had mustered up the courage to see Kakashi last night, but in the end he couldn't ask anything and chose to escape into the Kamui dimension.

The thought of the ring he had seen made Obito's eyes burn, and the more he tried to block out the memory, the more pain he felt.

After being stimulated, Obito's Mangekyou Sharingan's power increased further. Leaning against a tree trunk, he gasped for breath. The White Zetsu on his body carefully sensed his surroundings and then said in a comical tone:

"As expected of Lord Madara, he had already thought of how to improve his eye power!"

"Damn it! They're clearly fakes, why is this happening?"

Obito grew angrier the more he thought about it. He had previously considered using genjutsu to control Rin and Kakashi, but upon seeing them, he couldn't bring himself to do it. The beautiful memories in his mind were the driving force that kept him alive.

"You must break the agreement! Ninjas are destined to die in slaughter; this is your fate!"

Chapter 186 The "Caged Bird" Yearning for Freedom

In early June of Konoha Year 54, after the fighting ceased on the front lines of the Land of Frost and peace was temporarily restored in the ninja world, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire made his routine visit to Konoha Village at this time.

Having not returned home for over two years, Sarutobi Asuma, now one of the Twelve Guardians, displayed a complex expression upon seeing the village's brand-new gate. His companion, another young man, sighed in admiration.

"I never imagined that this place would become even more prosperous two years later!"

"The Fourth Hokage is truly amazing."

Despite serving as a bodyguard to the daimyo, the young ninja still yearned for Konoha Village, which, after its reconstruction, became the most prosperous and bustling town in the Land of Fire.

Although many older generation Konoha ninjas sacrificed their lives, the Konoha ninja have completed their generational transition as younger generations have grown up.

The fact that frontline ninjas are getting younger and younger is the best proof of this. The fame of Kakashi Hatake, Might Guy, and others continues to rise. Often, clients will assign missions in order to find outstanding ninjas.

"Yes! The Hokage is indeed amazing. When I left the village, I never expected this to happen."

"We hope to restore peace as soon as possible, but the village still needs some time."

Sarutobi Asuma responded softly, explaining that after his mother's sacrifice, due to a lack of clarity regarding the specific events, he blamed his father, Sarutobi Hiruzen, for all the blame.

The relationship between father and son deteriorated again, and the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, didn't explain much. The loss of the Nine-Tails remained a top secret.

Although Asuma has good talent, Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't have high hopes for his rebellious youngest son. The war situation has changed, and he only hopes that his son can grow up healthily.

After passing through the checkpoint and entering the village, the group looked around at the surrounding commercial streets and residential areas.

When Asma left the village, he clearly remembered that many apartments were crooked and twisted because of the expansion. Now, the red-roofed houses are neat and uniform, and the roads have become straight and wide.

"It's Asuma! Long time no see, this guy hasn't been back to the village for so long!"

Having just finished his mission, Genma Shiranui waved immediately upon seeing a familiar figure. Ebisu also adjusted his glasses, observed carefully, and then whispered a reminder to his companion:

"It must have been because he was guarding the Daimyo that he chose to return. Let's not mention the Third Hokage."

"Since we've all gathered here, let's not lecturing each other..."

Wearing a headscarf, Genma Shiranui scoffed. He certainly wouldn't want to cause Asuma any trouble. Seeing his classmate and daimyo saying goodbye and walking over, he immediately smiled and said:

"Impressive! One of the Twelve Guardians is a Jonin in the village."

"You've completely surpassed us. At our level, we're at most Special Jonin."

Among his peers, setting aside the genius ninjas, only Might Guy advanced the fastest and became increasingly stronger.

The title "Blue Beast of Konoha" is not just for show; it's something that ordinary ninjas can hardly imagine—one person turning the tide of battle single-handedly.

As long as he wasn't compared to genius ninjas, Asuma's advancement speed was still very fast, and Ebisu also showed a sincere smile and praised him:

"If Asuma returns to the village, he can certainly easily obtain the position of Jonin."

"I never expected our graduating class to be so amazing. We'll be counting on you all from now on!"

Just as Asuma was about to respond, a girl with a neat ponytail and wearing a short white kimono stepped forward to greet them and enthusiastically introduced the new dishes.

Konoha ninjas who have finished their missions enjoy spending money, and in the fiercely competitive environment, soliciting customers has become a routine practice.

"If you're a senior customer, you can get a 85% discount on all dishes!"

"Mami has already started soliciting customers near the gate. It seems your company is under a lot of pressure!"

While telling Asuma to follow, Genma Shiranui chatted with a familiar girl. The girl who had been persuaded to quit by Kakashi back then was now running a successful business, thanks to the support of Kakashi and the others.

"There's no other way. My father borrowed money from the village to rebuild the house, and now we younger generations can only rely on our efforts."

Mami sighed. She didn't recognize Asuma, but remembering the news she'd heard recently, the girl blushed slightly and asked softly:

"Are Lord Xiu and the others coming back? I wonder if we'll have a chance to entertain Lord Xiu this time."

"Senior, please, I really want to take a photo with Master Xiu. If you can hang it in the shop, I'll give all seniors a 8% discount from now on..."

Although nearly 17-year-old Osamu Furukawa is difficult to approach in the village, he is still very popular, especially after he grew his hair long. Many girls flock to Konoha Hospital just to catch a glimpse of him.

Since some departments of Konoha Hospital accept patients from outside the village, as Furukawa Osamu grew older, more and more people came to visit him, making him a veritable "star of the ninja world".

Ebisu glanced at the beautiful young woman, then adopted an air of sophistication and said in a deep voice:

"Actually, you could hang up my photo..."

"As expected, the senior is a repressed pervert."

Mami made a low, sarcastic remark without holding back, but the three of them quickly resumed their banter and laughter.

Asuma, seeing this, felt a pang of envy. Entering the izakaya, he looked around and, finding everyone laughing and chatting, whispered a question:

"I thought people would be depressed during the war. Has it been like this ever since the Fourth Shinobi World War started?"

"Our predecessors sacrificed a lot, and it has only been six months since the situation changed."

Genma Shiranui, while eating his side dishes, gave a brief response. Realizing Asuma was indeed unaware of the battle situation, he quietly explained:

"Captain Minato and Shu are amazing! If Kumogakure didn't have any tailed beasts involved in the war, we should have launched a counterattack. All the seniors who returned from the front lines think so."

“It’s not easy to get frontline missions these days. Neither of us has received any missions for four months.”