Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

A gigantic fox with nine tails howled in agony; a massive, all-encompassing ninjutsu destroyed everything; the energy collision between the purple and blue giants tore through space—all of this caused Itachi Uchiha to mutter to himself:

"What exactly is going on?"

"As you can see, this is the battle between me and Osamu Furukawa. In order to stop him from obtaining the Nine-Tails, I ended up aggravating my old injuries."

"The battle with Hashirama Senju back then brought my body to the brink of collapse. Now, disrupting Osamu Furukawa's plans and taking away the Nine-Tails is already my limit."

"Your teacher never longed for peace. He wanted to use the power of the tailed beasts to enslave the world. Did you see his eyes? The Uchiha clan is also part of his plan."

After saying these words, Obito Uchiha, who was behind the mask, had to dispel the genjutsu. Without the support of the Gedo Mazo, he could not perform the same smooth genjutsu demonstration as Madara Uchiha had done back then.

A long time passed in the illusion space, but in reality, it was only a moment. Uchiha Itachi knelt on the ground, panting heavily, while Obito once again transformed into a vortex:

"You should be able to find my name. I hope you will make the right choice next time we meet."

Everything happened so fast that Itachi Uchiha almost thought he had fallen asleep and was having a dream. However, the images in his mind were still clear, and recalling Osamu Furukawa's teachings, everything seemed to make sense.

When he was very young, his teacher taught him to protect his family and control his emotions. Now, thinking back carefully, he realizes that his teacher never said anything about peace.

Gasping for breath, Itachi Uchiha naturally wouldn't completely believe the genjutsu or the other party's words; he would investigate himself.

Did those illusions really happen?

"How could the teacher, who is clearly the hero who ended the war, disrupt peace? And what is the power of the Tailed Beasts?"

Inside the Kamui dimension, Obito lay on the ground, panting heavily, while the White Zetsu he had been possessing also dissipated from the possession due to exhaustion.

"Lord Madara, you've used up all the chakra I painstakingly accumulated for the Gedo Mazo!"

"Cough... I didn't expect it to be so difficult to cast this kind of genjutsu. Itachi Uchiha must have awakened his Sharingan a long time ago. Maybe I can guide him to become my power."

"If that fails, then manipulate Uchiha Izumi or Uchiha Sasuke to try to induce the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Obito Uchiha reiterated his plan, and soon the White Zetsu stopped complaining and instead possessed him, responding with great ingratiation:

"Lord Madara, continue to use my power to visit that idiot Kakashi!"

Obito thought about it and didn't refuse. He had noticed that the target was following him and wanted to know about his close friends. When he transformed into a vortex and arrived on the roof, White Zetsu cooperated by concealing his aura.

"Captain Kakashi, Rin is so lucky!"

"The new house is all ready, no wonder you got engaged so early..."

As Inari Shinko helped the captain sort out the gifts, she shouted enviously. Just as Kakashi was about to respond, a sound came from the roof, and then he disappeared instantly.

"boom..."

Kakashi, having smashed through the roof, revealed a sharp gaze. The White Fang short sword had been released from its seal on his right wrist and was now in his hand. He sniffed twice, finding only a faint, lingering scent.

"Lin seems to have mentioned this situation as well, but who exactly is it?"

Kakashi's murderous intent was hard to suppress at the thought of someone targeting Rin. Meanwhile, Obito, back in his own dimension, had lost his previous smugness and sat alone on the ground, muttering to himself:

"Lin is already engaged..."

The possessed White Zetsu chuckled inwardly, then reminded him in a comical tone:

"Lord Madara, shall we prepare a gift?"

The eye power that had been stagnant for some time slowly began to rise again. The more Obito thought about sending his blessings, the more bitter and painful he felt in his heart.

A special kind of chakra seemed to be secreting in his brain again. Obito covered his burning, scarlet eyes, feeling a melting sensation in his brain's meridians. The intense pain made him growl out:

"what!"

Chapter 201 Ninjas and "Seekers of the Way" (Part 1)

In early November of Konoha Year 54, Jiraiya's pursuit team chased the wrong target on the border of the Land of Earth. Nagato disappeared, and in his place was the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Rōshi.

In the dilapidated village, Rōshi was distributing food to the villagers, whose clothes were in tattered. When he saw Jiraiya and the others appear, this Jinchūriki, who advocated peace, did not react at all.

Only after the last child had received his food did the monk-dressed old man turn to the group and calmly ask:

"Have the Konoha ninja also accepted the Third Tsuchikage's offer of employment?"

"Or do you also want the tailed beast inside me?"

Jiraiya felt a pang of sadness upon seeing the frail children, and looked at Rōshi in a deep voice, replying:

"We're just tracking a red-haired young man."

"If you have any clues, you can provide them to Konoha. We are willing to pay for them, so that we can help the children and the elderly here more."

Old Purple stared at Jiraiya without speaking, as if sensing whether his former enemy was lying. After a long silence, he finally spoke:

"You don't need to concern yourselves with the affairs of the Land of Earth; this is my own sin."

"Jiraiya, do you see? This village was only affected by the Tailed Beast Ball, and the villagers' relatively prosperous life has become what it is now."

"This world is beyond saving. All I can do is die with the tailed beast inside me. I will live a few more years before my life ends so that I can better delay the war."

Jiraiya lowered his head and remained silent. He could tell from the distant landscape of the village what had happened here; the aftereffects of the war continued.

"Why not try to persuade the Third Tsuchikage? He should know about the situation in this country!"

“If you abandon the Tailed Beast Project, focus on the commission, and use some of the funds to restore the land, these villages will be improved soon.”

Upon hearing such naive advice, Old Purple burst out laughing. Seeing the Konoha ninjas glaring at him, he decided to address the issue directly:

"How do we persuade that stubborn old man?"

"If you can give the Nine-Tails to Iwagakure and get Kumogakure to give up their hatred, perhaps Onoki will be able to settle down."

"Even if such a thing really happens, I would advise you not to do it, because once the Iwagakure ninjas have powerful abilities, they will not be content."

"Ninjas are creatures who seek battle and killing."

As Rōshi finished speaking, his voice grew softer and softer. Participating in the Fourth Shinobi World War was the decision he regretted most. His powerful force permanently altered the terrain, causing suffering to many villages as a result.

"Lord Jiraiya?"

A Jonin from the mountain clan asked in a low voice, and Jiraiya slightly raised his right hand, indicating that no action was needed. Then he looked up at Rōshi and said seriously:

"One day, the world will change."

"Hatred will be eliminated, and people will understand each other. At that time, everyone in the world will live a happier life."

"Live well, the war is not your fault."

After saying this, Jiraiya left with the Konoha ninja. Rōshi hadn't expected there to be such a naive ninja, and chuckled self-deprecatingly, thinking that he might have caused trouble for the village again.

Letting the Konoha ninja know that Iwagakure only has one Jinchuriki left might cause some turmoil, but Rōshi really doesn't want to experience any more killing. He will spend the rest of his life atoning for his sins.

The departing Konoha ninja were somewhat confused, but fortunately, they were certain that the departure of the Iwagakure Jinchuriki was also important news, and it was sent back to the higher-ups for a decision.

Jiraiya was naturally aware of what the people behind him were thinking, but the more he experienced, the more pessimistic he became, as if the world had fallen into a cycle of war.

The Great Toad Sage told him that the Child of Prophecy had lost most of his power, and that Jiraiya had almost given up recently.

Now he is no longer confused, but has become more determined:

“The Child of Prophecy must exist. Even if he loses his power, I will help him fulfill his mission.”

"He will lead the world toward peace and eliminate all conflict."

Unable to change reality, Jiraiya believed in the power of miracles. Considering Nagato's abilities, he wanted even more to make this former disciple an ally of the prophesied child.

Lacking power, Jiraiya needed a guide even more. He rediscovered his original aspirations and wanted to change this cruel world.

...

In a valley in the Bear Country filled with poisonous creatures, a fierce battle broke out without anyone knowing.

Black Zetsu, having been chased and broken by Furukawa Osamu's clones, was deliberately led here.

Just as they had killed a few mutated White Zetsu, a "Super White Zetsu" radiating green light suddenly appeared.

"You evil bastard, what exactly do you want?!"

Black Zetsu screamed in terror, while White Zetsu within him manipulated Wood Release with all his might, unleashing a barrage of thick tree branches. Suddenly, four long, green snake phantoms appeared behind the enemy.

"Sage Art: Spiral Absorption Ball!"

A giant green sphere appeared behind the White Zetsu Jinchūriki, and as the illusory snake body pushed forward, all the branches surging towards it were shattered.

At the same time, the Rasengan created by Sage Chakra spun faster and faster, generating a huge suction force that frightened Black Zetsu so much that he abandoned his attack and tried to escape.

With a thought from Furukawa Osamu's spirit, the Sage Chakra covering the two arms of the White Zetsu Jinchuriki instantly surged, grabbing Black Zetsu in one swift motion.

Black Zetsu attempted to absorb chakra using Wood Release, but ultimately found it ineffective. White Zetsu, meanwhile, began to wail and shout:

"Spare me! I'm willing to surrender!"

Black Zetsu cursed under his breath at his shameless companion, then immediately turned into black liquid, flowing out from under his feet and instantly disappearing into the crack, once again shaking off his companion and running away.

Seeing the ever-growing green Rasengan, the Ancient White Zetsu, once again captured, cried out in surrender. Only after Furukawa Osamu dispersed his chakra did the unfortunate White Zetsu finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Lord Xiu, I really don't know where the Demonic Statue of the Heretic is!"

"Only Lord Nagato and Black Zetsu can control it. If a large-scale transfer is required, it is done by Black Zetsu possessing Lord Nagato together."

"Even Lord Madara didn't have the chance to see the Gedo Mazo; he could only ask for some charged bodies."

Just as they were about to continue sharing information, the other half of the Ancient White Zetsu's face suddenly turned black again, and the split Black Zetsu possessed it, shouting in a hoarse voice:

"What exactly do you want? Without the Rinnegan, you can't control the Gedo Mazo!"

"If you've seen the stone tablet, you'll know even more clearly that I haven't lied to you."

"You have already killed Lord Madara. If you want to change the world, you can only rely on Lord Nagato."

Black Zetsu, wanting to resurrect his mother, used the altered stone tablet as evidence. Furukawa Osamu's spirit, manipulating the White Zetsu Jinchuriki's body, continued to absorb the natural energy provided by the Nine-Tails, casually responding:

"I just feel that your progress is too slow, and it seems like you're deliberately avoiding me!"

"Since you don't want to carry out the plan, why don't you let me complete the Eye of the Moon?"

“Even without Madara Uchiha, we still have the Rinnegan to seal the tailed beasts. This way, we can be more efficient.”

White Zetsu immediately realized this made sense. Compared to Madara, the current Madara seemed like a useless piece of trash, and reviving Uchiha Madara really didn't seem necessary.

"I agree to follow Lord Xiu!"

Black Zetsu writhes angrily on half of its face. Of course, it won't say that the Eye of the Moon and Madara Uchiha were part of the plan. It just wants to revive its mother and, incidentally, reclaim the chakra of the ninja world.

"I don't believe you! If you devour the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, the plan will be completely ruined!"

"If you also want to change the world, don't interfere with us. We won't cause trouble for Konoha either, since Lord Madara has already mastered the Nine-Tails."

Inside the White Zetsu Jinchuriki's body, the Nine-Tails, which was diligently refining natural energy in the sealed space, almost rolled its eyes upon hearing these words. It was all that useless Uchiha Madara's fault, causing it to be purified every day after being split up.

Seeing that the enemy was unyielding, and relying on the fact that his main body had already fled, Black Zetsu once again threatened in a hoarse voice:

"Evil boy, once we complete part of our plan, you will see the power of the Gedo Mazo!"

"That will be your death day, so don't get in our way..."

"what!"

Black Zetsu suddenly screamed in agony as the illusory green snake shadow forcibly ripped him off White Zetsu's body.

As several figures opened their massive mouths to pull and devour, Black Zetsu quickly disappeared. Seeing this, the ancient White Zetsu was so frightened that they immediately pledged their loyalty.

"Lord Xiu, I am willing to serve you!"

"You can't even get the key information? I have plenty of White Zetsu like you on my side."

"Don't eat me!"

White Zetsu shouted loudly, only to find the green snake shadow merely flicking its tongue and staring at it:

"Continue to flee with him. If you can find out the location of the Gedo Mazo, you can consider contacting me."

After speaking these words, Furukawa Osamu's spirit manipulated the White Zetsu Jinchuriki clone to transform again, its body becoming striped and enveloping a White Zetsu clone that had rushed over. Then, it instantly disappeared into the ground.

The ancient white zeolon let out a long breath. It wasn't good at fighting, and enduring this many days was already its limit. After listening to Furukawa Osamu's words, it felt like it had followed the wrong person...

Late at night, in another canyon on the border of the Bear Country, Nagato sat cross-legged in a huge stone cave. Soon, black liquid flowed onto his body. After a light cough, he reminded her in a hoarse voice:

"I've shaken him off for now. That's terrifying Sage Chakra; it can even create things out of thin air."

"We should definitely create chaos. If things continue like this, Lord Nagato won't have time to build the Akatsuki."

"Lord Madara seems to have recruited Orochimaru; we must be careful of them."

Black Zetsu feigned weakness to lull Nagato into a false sense of security. To revive his mother, he needed a suitable body, and a young Madara Uchiha was a perfect fit. Awakening the Rinnegan was considered a "reversion to his ancestral ways."