Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

When Itachi returned home, Sasuke was still sulking alone. Seeing his younger brother like this, Itachi immediately smiled and said:

"Sasuke, did you lose the ninja game?"

"No, I just met a new, annoying blond guy who always tries to take everything from me."

"I didn't want to play with childish people, so I came back early."

Sasuke thought of that cheerful, blond-haired boy and felt a surge of anger, especially after hearing that the boy would only be 3 years old next month. He figured the boy must be secretly training as a ninja.

Seeing his younger brother like this, Itachi Uchiha also felt a sense of happiness. Children should be like this. Looking back on his own life at the age of three, it had been distorted.

"Brother, can you teach me ninja knowledge?"

Sasuke looked up at his older brother expectantly. Itachi beckoned, and as his younger brother approached, he immediately pointed his index and middle fingers at his forehead.

"Forgive me, Sasuke! I'll teach you when you enter the Ninja Academy."

Seeing his younger brother clutching his forehead in pain, Itachi Uchiha felt even happier. But thinking of the recent turmoil within the clan, his expression turned serious as he lowered his head.

"It seems we need to report this to the teacher. No one can disrupt this hard-won peace."

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Upon returning to Konoha, Osamu Furukawa had no time to rest before starting to investigate the drug problem at Konoha Hospital.

Over the years, the medical system has been continuously improved, making it difficult for errors to occur in the medical field, especially with special drugs, which have extremely strict review processes.

Inside the office, Furukawa Osamu's ten shadow clones constantly reviewed documents and occasionally pulled up data recorded on the computer. With the ten working frantically, the relevant issues were determined in just one morning.

"These are the medications that Shisui's father needed to take after his leg was broken. Because it involves human modification, there is an additional dose of new medication."

"The prosthetic limb is mostly complete. In order not to affect the original strength of the body, Shisui secretly increased the budget. He probably wanted to give his father a surprise."

"There were no problems with any medications coming in or out, and the barriers and seals within the hospital were not triggered."

"Based on the physical examination, the other person was affected about a week ago, and most of the medication has already been metabolized."

"It's not a Madness Pill, but rather another way of utilizing natural energy."

Furukawa Osamu's shadow clones quickly reported back, somewhat similar to how the live slug dealt with the clones. These shadow clones had a very strong ability to think independently and could find clues from the slightest hints.

"Great, thank you all for your hard work, come back now!"

"Damn it! When will my clone be able to stand up...?"

Upon hearing the complaints, Furukawa immediately deactivated his clone. The medical department was functioning without issue, indicating that the other party possessed the ability to independently develop drugs and could also silently infiltrate Shisui's home to complete the replacement.

The answer was obvious, but Furukawa Osamu didn't immediately confirm it. Instead, he waited quietly until the sun set. Suddenly, a figure appeared in the room: Yakushi Kabuto was kneeling on the ground.

"Lord Xiu, these are some samples I obtained from Orochimaru's experiments."

"The test report is complete, and Orochimaru participated in this operation."

Kabuto, who always had an innocent smile on his face, was extremely meticulous. He discovered Orochimaru's secret drug development early on and completed his surveillance mission without making a sound.

"It seems Orochimaru-sensei is still lost in the pursuit of power!"

"Having mastered the secret of immortality, as long as we continue our research, achieving physical transformation and unlocking our bloodline limit is only a matter of time."

"Kabuto, Orochimaru-sensei's experiment with that vessel must have failed, right?"

The pharmacist nodded and reported softly:

"Yes, Lord Shu! Even with the transplantation of special immune cells, that body cannot fully integrate the power of the complete Hashirama cells."

"The Sharingan's power can no longer increase, and Lord Orochimaru seems very disappointed."

Even for members of the Uchiha clan, it is difficult to use complete Hashirama cells on a large scale; Obito Uchiha's talent is not something that ordinary people possess.

Wearing a blue casual ninja outfit, Osamu Furukawa waved to Kabuto Yakushi to get up, then continued to lean back in his chair.

Orochimaru, Danzo, and Obito Uchiha all helped him develop the Mangekyou Sharingan, which was also a good thing for him.

Take this opportunity to mark the "rebel" elements and kill them before leaving the village. While collecting energy, you can also give back to your teacher with a gift.

"Lord Xiu, should we inform the Hokage?"

A look of hesitation crossed Yakushi Kabuto's face, but Furukawa Osamu stood up, a strange smile on his face, and gave him a gentle pat on the head, then responded softly:

"Don't put the teacher in a difficult position; after all, we've known each other for many years."

“I’ll handle this. If you want to change jobs, you can go back to the medical team. In two years, you can become the team leader.”

Upon hearing Furukawa Osamu's suggestion, Kabuto Yakushi became somewhat nervous, raising his head and murmuring with a sense of disappointment:

"Does Master Xiu no longer need me? I want to continue helping the Dean; I love this job."

"In that case, I'll stay by Orochimaru's side. He should be afraid of my power now."

Furukawa Osamu bent down and patted Yakushi Kabuto on the shoulder. The latter smiled again after being needed, and the emptiness in his heart was filled once more.

"Yes, Lord Xiu! I will do my best to complete my mission."

Having gathered the evidence, Furukawa Osamu handed a medical ninjutsu scroll to Yakushi Kabuto before sending him away. As he reviewed the Anbu records, he pondered silently:

"If I haven't been able to awaken my Sharingan, but I still uphold the ideals of peace, it seems the Mangekyou Sharingan will fall into my hands."

"If Shisui, who has awakened his Sharingan, stays in the village, he should be able to help Konoha cope with future wars."

Chapter 197 Everything for Peace (Part 2)

By the end of September, the sealing team in Konoha was getting busier and busier.

Most ninjas were unaware that the village had lost the Nine-Tails. In order to master the power of the tailed beast, the sealing team had to work overtime until very late every day.

According to intelligence sources, the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure, Rasa, has become a "demon father," using his youngest son's body to conduct experiments on Jinchūriki.

Iwagakure has begun selecting the next generation of Jinchuriki. It seems that Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, is about to give up. The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, is pushing forward with the improvement of sealing techniques.

The Hidden Cloud Village possesses Killer Bee, who controls the power of the Tailed Beasts. To prevent the Tailed Beasts from being stolen, they directly hid the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.

Konoha's intelligence personnel have yet to track down Killer Bee's whereabouts, and the Fourth Raikage is clearly developing the power of the Tailed Beasts in secret.

With the Fourth Shinobi World War over, the four major ninja villages no longer concern themselves with commissioned missions, but instead focus on developing their military strength. This peace has made many ninjas secretly nervous, as the shadow of war seems to have not yet dissipated.

-

As darkness fell, Kushina noticed the exhaustion on the faces of the sealing team members and immediately spoke up to comfort them:

"Everyone has done an excellent job! Improving the sealing technique requires accumulation, so go back and rest early, and don't push yourselves too hard."

Seeing the hesitant expressions on everyone's faces, Kushina immediately smiled warmly and earnestly encouraged them:

"Don't worry about that intelligence. Even if war breaks out, the Hokage has already made preparations."

"The power of the Tailed Beasts is not something that can be easily mastered. The Hidden Cloud Village has a tradition of this, and what we need to do is explore patiently."

"The fact that I can use the Tailed Beast Cloak reliably now is the result of everyone's hard work. Rest assured and relax!"

Seeing the energetic Kushina, the members of the sealing team all showed expressions of emotion:

"Thank you, Lady Kushina! We are so useless; we have to rely on you alone for so many tasks."

"Yes! Naruto's birthday is coming up soon, right? Lady Kushina should spend more time with the kids. We're the ones holding them back..."

"Lady Kushina, we will definitely be able to help you master the power of the Tailed Beasts!"

The members of the sealing squad all felt that they had an important mission to maintain peace, and they excitedly swore an oath. Kushina was deeply moved, but she was unable to tell the truth.

When all the members of the sealing team left, Kushina breathed a sigh of relief upon returning to her office. Even though it was a white lie, she still felt immense pressure.

When Minato suddenly appeared, Kushina immediately threw herself into her husband's arms, her energetic demeanor completely gone. She buried her head in her chest and whispered to herself:

"What should we do if everyone discovers that the Nine-Tails has disappeared?"

"Why bother developing the power of the Tailed Beasts when peace has already been achieved?"

Will war break out again? Could Naruto also appear on the battlefield in the future?

"Minato, I'm so scared. How could the world have become like this?"

Minato Namikaze held his wife tightly, gently stroking her soft red hair. Despite his excellent ninja skills, he wasn't surprised to see the situation.

Using the power of the Tailed Beasts is like breaking a taboo. Even if the village wants to develop peacefully, the enemy may one day use a Tailed Beast Ball to attack Konoha.

The current peace is merely a result of both sides exhausting their reserves of strength, coupled with Konoha possessing powerful ninjas capable of dealing with the tailed beasts, leading to the current situation.

"We can still protect the village even without the Nine-Tails."

"Don't worry, think of Naruto. He will definitely grow up healthy and happy under our care."

"As for war, it is unlikely to break out easily in the next few years. With us here, it will be even less likely that young children will appear on the battlefield."

Minato soothed her gently, and Kushina snuggled into his arms a couple of times before calming herself down. When she looked up, her face was flushed.

"Sorry, I've shown you this side of me again."

"It's nothing, I just think it's cute!"

Minato responded instinctively, then turned his head somewhat embarrassedly. Seeing her husband's shy expression, Kushina blushed even more, stood on tiptoe, and whispered in his ear:

"Should we add another family member?"

"Naruto has a younger brother or sister so he won't be lonely."

Minato disappeared with his wife in his arms. He always felt something was off about discussing these things in the office.

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The sealing team is working overtime like crazy, and the leisurely days of the barrier team have also disappeared.

In order to deal with enemies who possess space-time ninjutsu, the sensory barrier is extremely important. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, took the lead in overcoming the problem. Even the Hokage were working overtime, and the Jonin could only bury themselves in hard work.

When Furukawa Osamu arrived at the newly built house below Shadow Rock, many members of the Barrier Team cheered:

"Lord Xiu has finally arrived!"

"Damn it! Lord Xiu, I'm so sorry, I really can't think of any way to improve..."

"Lord Xiu, please try to persuade the Third Hokage. He's been working overtime lately."

"With Lord Xiu in the village, we don't need to worry about enemy attacks."

Everyone chimed in with their own opinions, offering both praise and criticism. They were truly powerless to improve the barrier, racking their brains in their thoughts, but ultimately couldn't come up with any useful spells.

"Take a good rest and let your body recover to its best condition during this week-long vacation!"

"I will take care of the Third Hokage. Don't forget that I am also a pretty good medical ninja."

Upon hearing Furukawa Osamu's modest response, the room erupted in flattery. The ninjas, now granted leave, quickly made their escape; they were simply too exhausted to continue.

The underground space of the house has been expanded, with several huge bookshelves filled with scrolls, and various books and handwritten copies on the walls. These are all secret techniques accumulated by Konoha over many years.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, wearing glasses, was climbing up the bookshelf to take out a scroll when he saw Osamu Furukawa and immediately sighed:

"I'm getting old after all, and my mind isn't as sharp as it used to be when I was young."

"We still can't find a good way to deal with space-time ninjutsu."

"To be honest, even the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique can only be used by you and Minato. I can't even simplify the formula. This old man is really useless."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who jumped down from the ladder, handed Osamu Furukawa a Uzumaki clan barrier technique that he had recently collected. In order to deal with the powerful enemy, Konoha was also secretly and frantically accumulating strength.

"Simplify the Flying Thunder God Technique? I have some ideas."

"If it becomes the Flying Thunder God Formation, some ninjas can use it. Although it has great limitations, it can still be used as a support technique to develop some tactics."

As always, Furukawa Osamu displayed a respectful expression, handing over a scroll. Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at it briefly, then immediately burst into laughter:

"Geniuses are just different!"

"Tsunade must be very pleased to have a disciple like you."

"Xiu, I hope you can understand the thoughts of us old men. Everything is for peace, and we need to pass on the Will of Fire."

The idea of ​​secretly preparing for war was jointly proposed by Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado.

While implementing the Tailed Beasts Plan, Konoha also improved its sealing and barrier techniques. This way, Konoha could deal with troublesome enemies and deter them from launching wars easily.

"Lord Hokage made the right choice!"

"I have another piece of intelligence here that you are more suited to handle. The matter concerning the Uchiha clan a few days ago has already been investigated and clarified."

Upon hearing Furukawa Osamu's words, a solemn expression appeared on Hiruzen Sarutobi's somewhat aged face. After reading the scroll's contents, a surge of anger immediately welled up within him:

"Nonsense! What are Orochimaru and Danzo up to?"