Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

By reviving the Ten-Tails, manipulating Nagato to revive Madara Uchiha, completing the Eye of the Moon Plan to recover chakra, and then infusing it with his will, his mother could be perfectly revived.

"An ambitious individual with immense power? Fortunately, the retrieval of the Nine-Tails has been completed."

"With Konan around, Amegakure is developing steadily. All we need to do is secretly instigate wars between major powers."

Nagato sighed expressionlessly, having inherited the will of Yahiko and his companions. He had to make the Land of Rain a better place; a war-torn great nation was in his best interest.

Black Zetsu was secretly relieved that although Furukawa Osamu's power was troublesome, it was not to the point of being unsolvable, otherwise it would have had to activate its backup plan.

After carefully observing Nagato's expression, Black Zetsu finally cautiously offered his suggestion:

"Lord Nagato, we can speed up the plan appropriately!"

"I will keep an eye on Lord Madara. If a suitable opportunity arises, I will steal the Nine-Tails."

Nagato refused. Konan and Amegakure were more important. If this aroused suspicion from the major ninja villages, all their efforts over the past three years would have been in vain.

"Once we have gathered enough manpower, we will carry out the plan in one go."

Although Black Zetsu was dissatisfied, he still responded. The thought that he might have to flee and move from time to time filled him with a sense of urgency.

“This may be the best opportunity; my mother has been waiting for too long.”

-

Late at night, Osamu Furukawa manipulated the body of the White Zetsu Jinchuriki to go to Hoshigakure to catch up with Black Zetsu. In addition to making it nervous and speeding up the process, he also came here to retrieve the experimental materials that the White Zetsu clones had discovered.

"Kid, that black guy seems to be up to something!"

"The other party is not as simple as you think. I have never seen that kind of life form before."

Nine-Tails whispered a warning within the sealed space. It could also sense the malice; the evil intent emanating from Black Zetsu was far too intense, unlike anything an ordinary creature could possess.

"It seems we've taken another step closer to mutual understanding."

"Don't worry, it may be difficult to kill, but that guy doesn't have much power. Having it around can actually help me."

Black Zetsu needs to revive his mother, while Osamu Furukawa needs to collect the Divine Tree and then extract the Chakra Fruit from Kaguya Otsutsuki.

This is the key to his future immortality and travel through the universe; Osamu Furukawa needs to ensure that Black Zetsu resurrects his mother.

Black Zetsu might be a variant of the "Karma" after Kaguya ate the Devil Fruit. This valuable experimental material cannot be destroyed. It should be studied together with the pure Otsutsuki. The ultimate form of immortality is something to aspire to.

Kurama (the Nine-Tails) was unaware that the Sage of Six Paths was a split-off alien, and was confused when it heard "help".

Fortunately, it still had the trump card of summoning the old man in the future, so the Nine-Tailed Fox put those words out of its mind. After sensing them together, it rested its fox face on its hand and complained:

"This is the experimental material you mentioned, a small stone?"

"This is an alien meteorite. Aren't you curious about what the universe is like? It seems the Sage of Six Paths' techniques still need improvement."

"Damn it! You won't even think about the universe while you're locked up!"

Ignoring Kurama's complaints, Furukawa Osamu approached the wooden house on the outskirts of Hoshigakure, clasped his hands together, and unleashed the Sage Chakra from Ryuchi Cave once more:

"Immortal Technique: Inorganic Rebirth - Mountain and Soil Arts!"

After the earth was infused with life, two rock giants, each tens of meters tall, suddenly rose from the ground, tearing the wooden houses apart instantly. Then, the rock giants began to pound the earth.

Fortunately, there were very few people in Hoshigakure. The awakened ninjas screamed in terror and fled. At that moment, an old man appeared with purple chakra wings on his back and, as he rose into the sky, shouted commands:

"Stay calm, move west! Watch out for loose rocks..."

The two enormous rock giants seemed to be merely creating chaos and not targeting the ninjas for killing, which relieved the old man. But just as he relaxed slightly, he was suddenly entangled by outstretched arms.

"boom!"

After undergoing software modifications, the White Zetsu Jinchuriki's body erupted with Sage Chakra, causing the old man to slam into the ground from the air.

After a loud bang, the elderly Xingying was bound hand and foot in the sunken pit by the thick wooden branches that appeared. His chakra was being continuously drained, and the old man had completely lost consciousness.

"Lord Star Shadow!"

Under the pitch-black night, the Star Hidden Ninjas, who were dodging the falling rocks, gasped at the sight. However, every time they took to the air, huge spikes would suddenly emerge from the ground.

Faced with such overwhelming power, the ninjas scattered and fled. Furukawa ignored them, manipulating the tree branch to retrieve a fist-sized meteorite from the old man.

"Interesting forces, the universe is truly amazing!"

The Nine-Tails sensed it too, realizing that its power couldn't compare to its chakra, and immediately retorted:

"His chakra is even weaker than mine. This human is also a Kage? I didn't expect him to be so weak..."

Chapter 202 Ninjas and "Seekers of the Way" (Part 2)

In mid-November, news of unrest in the Land of Bears spread throughout the ninja world, with most ninjas believing it was the work of the Iwagakure ninjas.

Since the departure of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki, Roshi, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki's reputation has been declining.

The plundering of secret techniques from smaller nations to prepare for war immediately put tensions among the various countries.

Konoha was unaffected; everyone felt at ease knowing that Osamu Furukawa remained in the village.

The end of the year brings another peak in consumption, and the shopkeepers on the commercial street are especially happy. It's the first New Year after the ceasefire, and the Konoha ninjas are spending money like crazy!

After finishing his mission in the Land of Tea, Kakashi returned to the village and bought a bunch of gifts, which he gave to his friends, but mostly he presented to Rin Nohara as a "treasure."

As evening fell and darkness descended, Kakashi leaned against the entrance of Konoha Hospital, waiting for Rin to finish her shift. Passing Konoha ninjas greeted him loudly.

"Kakashi, you're finally back!"

"Without you, my youth would be incomplete. The Dark Division rejected my application, and Xiu can't even see a shadow of him."

Might Guy grabbed his friend and started complaining loudly. Just as he was about to continue his youthful declaration, Nohara Rin and Shizune appeared. Kakashi immediately broke free and greeted them with a smile.

"Long time no see, Jingyin. Why don't you stay with us tonight? You can keep Lin company!"

"Hey! Is this appropriate? Won't I become a third wheel? What if you two do something intimate..."

"That's not how it is!"

Rin Nohara blushed and quickly pulled Shizune back. The two soon resumed their laughter and conversation. Kakashi, following behind, was about to leave when Might Guy, with a hint of resentment, tugged at him:

"You can't do this, Kakashi!"

"Didn't you promise to cultivate together after we returned from the mission?"

“Next time, Kai! You know I have a more important ‘mission’ to complete. I’ll have plenty of time after I finish this.”

As soon as Kakashi finished speaking, the two girls started teasing Might Guy. Upon hearing the word "love," Guy immediately broke out in a cold sweat and retreated on the spot.

Watching Kakashi's departing figure, Might Guy let out a strange cry, forcibly roused himself, and walked upside down, causing many villagers to gasp in surprise.

"Youth doesn't need romance!"

Kakashi, who will turn 18 next year, doesn't have time to deal with his friend's "youth challenge" for the time being. In his spare time, besides basic training, he spends most of his time honing his cooking skills.

Rin Nohara sometimes had to work overtime at the hospital, and Kakashi was very considerate of her, so her cooking skills improved greatly in just a few months.

At dinner, the three of them enjoyed their meal in the kotatsu (heated table). Shizune praised the delicious food repeatedly after tasting it.

"Kakashi truly lives up to his reputation as a genius; even his cooking skills are amazing."

"Lin will definitely be very happy after getting married!"

Rin Nohara smiled brightly when she heard Kakashi being praised, and the girl responded gracefully and without shyness:

"I'm a little worried that I won't be able to take good care of Kakashi, so I can only help with some of the housework."

"Shizune, have you two made any progress? Come to think of it, it seems like only Kakashi and I planned to get married a long time ago."

Shizune tilted her head back, thought it over carefully, and then sighed. Her "true love is invincible" seemed to have no effect:

"Xiu is too busy! I haven't seen him lately. It seems like the teacher has some important work to do. The Anbu and many Jonin have missions."

Kakashi knew the truth: the seemingly peaceful ninja world could erupt into conflict at any moment. His "vacation" mission was actually a result of his friend's help.

"Let's not relax. I want to tell you something, but don't be nervous after you hear it."

"I encountered the same situation you described before at the inn in the land of tea."

"I could smell a lingering odor on the roof at the time, which indicated that it was not a coincidence."

"Are you being monitored?"

Shizune frowned and asked in a low voice, while Nohara Rin covered her mouth, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. She didn't want to cause Kakashi any trouble.

"That's possible. To be able to approach silently, the opponent must be very strong!"

"I felt that the scent was somewhat familiar, but I couldn't come up with any useful clues."

"Don't worry, I will protect you."

Kakashi solemnly responded that after discovering the enemy's trail, he was in a state of outward relaxation but inward tension. Having experienced death, he cherishes his current life all the more.

Shizune also chimed in with words of comfort, then suddenly thought of the increasingly busy Furukawa Osamu, and once again consoled herself:

"Xiu must be busy protecting everyone!"

...

Tsunade was naturally not kept in the dark about the movements of the Anbu, but Orochimaru took the initiative to explain, leaving only a trace of confusion in her heart.

In the afternoon, the Jonin team discussed whether to proceed with the "Tailed Beast Plan." After discovering that the Four-Tails Jinchuriki was alone, many Konoha ninjas had new ideas.

However, the resolution was not passed. Even though the Jinchuriki had been chosen, most of the Jonin chose to maintain the existing balance.

Nobody likes war. The former "hardliners" have all become "people who just go through the motions." Apart from the Root representative actively pushing forward, the other Jonin are just going through the motions.

Tsunade used to worry that the village was too aggressive, but now she has to worry about everyone's ambition. Compared with Kumogakure, Konoha is indeed too complacent.

"Is Orochimaru hiding something from me? He always seems so secretive."

"I saw the personnel changes. Does this mean there's another problem at the root?"

Tsunade closed the last document, turned to her disciple, and asked in a low voice.

Osamu Furukawa has confirmed Orochimaru's departure and is currently busy gathering resources for the laboratory, among other things. He responded as follows:

"Teacher, don't worry. Lord Orochimaru has limited interest in power; he's more like a 'seeker of the Way'."

“Ninjas who pursue the truth are rare, and I can understand his thoughts.”

"Seeker?"

Tsunade, puzzled, looked confused and then glanced sideways at her disciple, muttering:

"More weird words, sometimes I feel like you're not 17..."

As she finished speaking, Tsunade seemed to remember something and hurriedly turned her head. The lights in the room went out, and she felt a little flustered. She subconsciously stood up and was immediately embraced by her disciple.

"I will keep an eye on Lord Orochimaru. Teacher only needs to take care of daily affairs."

"As the Hokage, I need to take good care of myself."

Furukawa Osamu whispered instructions in her ear. In the dark room, Tsunade's chest heaved. After pushing twice, she closed her eyes and let herself absorb the energy.

A hint of a smile flashed in Furukawa Osamu's eyes as he observed the teacher's expression. The resistance was decreasing, and this familiar yet unfamiliar body was accepting his "invasion".

"Um..."

Tsunade let out a soft hum and quickly lowered her head. After Furukawa Osamu wiped the strand of hair from the corner of her mouth with his right thumb, her mind went completely blank. She seemed to be too engrossed in the moment.

"Teacher, you seem to be in a better mood now! Go home and get some rest, don't stay up too late practicing meditation."

"Ah."

-

With the temperature plummeting, many Konoha ninjas have started to add cold-weather gear. As a gesture of consideration, the Anbu are offering a cold-weather allowance to all members.

Although the Fire Country Daimyo was reluctant, the budget for the second half of the year was not reduced at all. In addition, the village also had its own revenue, and the salaries of the Hokage's direct ANBU members increased slightly.

Inside the underground scroll room of the Dark Division, Orochimaru was still perfecting his final trump card. As a teacher, he had actually been holding back a secret as well.

He had been secretly improving the forbidden technique of Impure World Reincarnation, without Furukawa Osamu's knowledge.

The Third Hokage mastered thousands of ninjutsu, and Orochimaru has now reached that level as well. However, in battle, ninjas don't just exchange blows; he still prefers to use the techniques he's most proficient in.

In pursuit of truth, Orochimaru had no choice but to confront his disciples. He prepared forbidden techniques, but it was still difficult to ensure his safety.

"Orochimaru-sensei, I've taken over the lab. Are you planning to take it with you, Pakura?"

Furukawa Osamu appeared silently in the room. Orochimaru's pupils contracted slightly, but he quickly pretended nothing had happened and responded with a hoarse laugh:

"Even if she's just a small parting gift, this kind of bloodline limit ninja means nothing to us."