Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

Just as they were approaching the canyon, Minato Namikaze suddenly waved for everyone to stop. Rōshi had vanished from his senses, along with an unfamiliar chakra.

"Teacher, it's best not to go in rashly."

"I failed to leave a mark on Lao Zi. Now that he has disappeared, there may be unknown enemies appearing."

Jiraiya, wearing Konoha's combat uniform, had half of his white armor blackened. Ever since the other ninja from the other villages tracked them down, a chaotic battle had inevitably broken out.

"Disappeared? Old Zi should have a hard time escaping your sensing range."

"He's been avoiding combat, and now is the perfect opportunity to win him over..."

"Lord Jiraiya, a strange fellow has taken Roshi away at an incredible speed; it seems to be flying!"

The young ninja from the Hyuga branch family activated his Byakugan and reported loudly. At the same time, the Uchiha clan members behind him also activated their Sharingan. The Iwagakure and Kumogakure ninjas had arrived.

Not far from the group, the Iwagakure ninjas seemed to have sensed something as well. The group sped into the valley, and the Kumogakure ninjas followed suit, lingering behind to continue their sabotage.

Only the four squads from Sunagakure stopped. Maki, who had been promoted to Jonin, hesitated for a moment, but finally respectfully approached Jiraiya to ask for instructions:

"Lord Jiraiya, should we follow up?"

"Wait a minute, something feels off..."

As soon as Jiraiya finished speaking, Minato's face showed shock, and then he loudly reminded him:

"Teacher, grab me! Everyone get away from me immediately!"

"Shinra Tensei!!"

Pain, the Deva Path, unleashed a violent repulsive force from above. Several kilometers away, Nagato was also channeling his chakra to the fullest extent, with the White Zetsu he possessed cooperating as well, further enhancing the power of the ninjutsu.

"boom!!"

The towering mountains on both sides of the canyon shattered instantly, and the rubble, under the repulsive force, turned into "cannonballs" that continuously bombarded the group of ninjas who had entered the canyon.

A massive cloud of dust, carrying countless pebbles, rushed towards them. Faced with this natural disaster, the Iwagakure ninja at the forefront stared wide-eyed in horror before his body was shattered.

"what!!"

The Cloud Village ninja behind screamed in agony, and was eventually engulfed by the overwhelming pile of rubble.

The water gate in the distance kept moving the team, trying to get everyone away before the "stone wave" arrived.

Several kilometers away from the canyon, the rescued Konoha and Sunagakure ninjas all looked at the distant smoke and dust with expressions of horror.

The deafening roar of the collapsing mountain temporarily deafened everyone. Witnessing this natural disaster, they all gaped, speechless...

"There it is!!"

The Hyuga clan youth, having activated his Byakugan, pointed to the sky, and the others, who vaguely heard their companions shouting, hurriedly turned their heads.

Pain activated his boots and quickly flew away. Unlike last time when he was somewhat exhausted after releasing his ninjutsu in Konoha, Nagato, who was gradually adapting to the Rinnegan, was now able to calmly transfer chakra.

With the physique of the Uzumaki clan and the "charging" of White Zetsu, Nagato felt stronger. He had many "weapons" yet to be unleashed, all of which were personally crafted by Konan and could not be wasted in such a place.

"As expected of Lord Nagato, who possesses the will of the Sage of Six Paths!"

"Next, it's the White Zetsu's turn to act. Lord Nagato can return to the Land of Rain to rest and let the angel transform this Jinchuriki."

"It's a pity that Lord Madara is unwilling to hand over the Amber Purification Bottle to us, otherwise collecting the Tailed Beasts would be much easier."

Black Zetsu, in his final moments, subtly complained about Obito. Seeing a flicker of displeasure in Nagato's eyes, he secretly rejoiced; if the two were on the same page, he was doomed...

"Don't let Madara know that we captured the Four-Tails. He'll find out after we finish sealing it."

"We control the Four-Tails, and he controls the Nine-Tails. We have achieved a balance."

"If we start a war, Akatsuki can continue to accumulate funds, and Amegakure also needs to develop. Later, we can take back the Eight-Tails first, so that we can have the upper hand in negotiations."

Nagato briefly explained his plan, stating that retrieving the Eight-Tails was the most difficult part.

After the Fourth Shinobi World War ended, Kumogakure hid Killer Bee, and to this day, they have not received any definite news.

"Lord Nagato, leave the intelligence work to me! We have plenty of time, and the plan is progressing very smoothly."

After Black Zetsu responded respectfully, White Zetsu sped away, all the grievances that had accumulated during this time dissipating. Lord Nagato was still more merciful than Osamu Furukawa; at least he didn't "eat people."

...

Within the collapsed canyon, Furukawa Osamu's spirit manipulated White Zetsu clones to emerge from the ground, while the resonant slug clones were still carefully sensing:

"Lord Xiu, we have gathered the energy of the Iwagakure and Kumogakure ninjas. Should we speed up the dissemination of the news?"

"Just coordinate with the Black Zetsu clones. Guiding Old Purple is really not easy. People with such a strong will cannot be invaded by spirits."

Furukawa Osamu's spirit sighed. Willpower is something that can be concretely manifested in the ninja world. The more he trains, the more interesting this extraordinary world becomes.

The resonant slug clone has a great personality, except it's very curious. As soon as the mission is over, it immediately asks in a soft, sweet voice:

"Lord Shu, did you help manufacture those boots? They seem to be more advanced than the weapons on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

"Nagato only succeeded in summoning the desired product this once with his summoning jutsu. The boots seem strangely familiar..."

Furukawa Osamu's spirit thought for a long time, but finally gave up.

Technological weapons are irrelevant; he needs to seize the time to continue his "cultivation," as there is still considerable room for improvement in his spiritual body and liquefied sage chakra.

Outside the canyon, Jiraiya, covered in dust and grime, looked at the massive ruins in the distance and cursed under his breath in annoyance:

"Damn it! Did Nagato kidnap Roshi?! What is he trying to do?!"

Neither the Sand Village ninja nor the Konoha ninja uttered a sound. Minato Namikaze frowned deeply. Unlike his teacher, he didn't show any concern for Nagato. Realizing a possibility, he immediately reminded him:

"They might be framing us for using the Tailed Beast!"

"Once rumors spread, Iwagakure, having lost its Four-Tails Jinchuriki, will have an excuse to start a war. The Third Tsuchikage might take this opportunity to seek the tailed beast of Sunagakure."

Minato looked at the Sand Village ninja, while Maki, the leader, stood frozen in place.

They all backed down, afraid of getting involved in the war, but then they were invaded?

"The Third Tsuchikage wouldn't be so reckless, would he? After all, there's no direct evidence..."

Maki stared wide-eyed and gave a dry reply, which even the Sand Village ninja behind him didn't believe. Minato sighed and said in a low voice:

"They may not be targeting the tailed beasts, but the sealing techniques of Iwagakure have huge problems. What the Third Tsuchikage might want is the sealing techniques that you have inherited."

"How could this happen? Damn it, everyone's lives had just started to improve in the last few years!"

"Konoha is our ally, Captain Minato, you must testify for Sunagakure."

"Yes! Lord Rasa still hasn't been able to completely resolve the problem of Jinchuriki going berserk. We can't afford to go through another war..."

The Sand Village ninja from several squads began to complain one after another. Maki also lowered his head, thinking of the Fourth Kazekage's "training" of his son, and sighed silently in his heart.

Jiraiya then remembered that the Five-Tails Jinchuriki might not be able to hold on, and after careful consideration, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

They seemed to have been caught in a huge conspiracy ever since they met Ooshi. Jiraiya looked at Minato, who was constantly trying to reassure everyone, and painfully covered his forehead:

"Nagato, is this really your plan?"

"Why create war when you possess such power? You, with your kind nature, shouldn't be like this..."

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Chapter 208 Intrigue and War... (Part 2)

At the end of January, news of Konoha and Sunagakure's joint capture of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki spread rapidly throughout the ninja world. Iwagakure and Kumogakure held them accountable, and the shadow of war once again loomed over the entire ninja world.

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, took an extremely tough stance on the loss of the Tailed Beasts, mobilizing Iwagakure ninja and recruiting extensively on the black market.

Although Onoki's reputation was somewhat damaged due to his previous failure to pay mission fees, many wandering ninjas and bounty hunters still responded enthusiastically.

With major powers locked in a standoff, it's becoming increasingly difficult for wandering ninjas to earn a living; this war, ironically, presents a job opportunity...

The great powers are once again embroiled in conflict, while the Rain Village ninjas are becoming increasingly low-key. Under the leadership of the Angel, their lives are getting better and better, and no one wants to participate in this meaningless war.

The secret subsidies from the Land of Rivers accelerated the development of Amegakure, and the drainage system has been completely perfected after several years of adjustments.

The entire village has been transformed into a "steel forest." Although the level of technology has not improved much, the lives of the people of the Rain Kingdom have become better and better after receiving the benefits.

In the gloomy weather, Nagato sat alone on a giant humanoid drainage device, its huge "head" covered with metal pipes, overlooking the entire village, a slight smile playing on its lips.

"Nagato, the plan was a success. The Iwagakure ninja forces have already crossed the Land of Birds."

"Onoki also extended an invitation to us. His target is indeed Sunagakure. Perhaps he is seeking their complete sealing technique."

As soon as he finished speaking, the paper gradually coalesced into a human shape behind Nagato, and Konan, dressed in a black sleeveless bodysuit and dark trousers, appeared silently.

Nagato chuckled when he heard the "invitation." Onoki tried to drag him into it, but the increasingly wealthy Amegakure ninja were no longer willing to accept such cannon fodder missions.

"That's what ninjas are like, always thinking about killing."

"I merely disrupted the existing balance, and this false peace vanished instantly."

“Yahiko is right. Only by becoming the god of this world can we usher in true peace.”

"Konan, I will protect you and the village. In a few years, everyone will be able to get rid of poverty. I want to reduce the number of ninjas so that more people can live in peace."

"Once we gradually master the power of the Tailed Beasts, we will be able to protect ourselves. Ordinary ninjas are no match for this power."

"Just like the village you lead, if we use the power of ninjas in other ways, everyone's lives will get better and better."

As Nagato finished speaking, his eyes were filled with anticipation, as if he were seeing a future scenario. He said that ninjas only create killing and suffering, and that the world should change.

Konan sighed but did not refute. Many ninjas from Amegakure went to work at the docks of the Land of Rivers for high-paying jobs, and some even went to the Land of Tea to buy goods and become merchants.

The profits from a single trip along the trade routes through the Land of Birds, the Land of Bears, the Land of Demons, the Land of Ghosts, and the Land of Snow are higher than those from a mission.

The ninjas' spontaneous formation of merchant groups was quietly taking place in Amegakure. Life was indeed much better than before, and Nagato also noticed this.

"Some high-quality products still need the Land of Fire's approval to maintain the status quo. Nagato, we still need your help to crack down on those counterfeiters."

"The tea industry is an important source of income, but unfortunately it will take some time for the tea industry to develop in Kirigakure Village, so long-distance trade cannot be carried out."

Osamu Furukawa's specially made mutated tea has miraculous effects. After drinking it, people feel refreshed and their bodies feel clear. Although it is extremely low in addictiveness, nobles cannot resist it after tasting it.

Sales are getting better and better, and several daimyo in various countries have even listed it as a "special supply". The money earned in the past few years is no less than that of Konoha's "pill".

Upon hearing Konan's request, Nagato's cold demeanor vanished, and he chuckled softly, as if he had transformed back into that shy young boy.

"Leave it to me! Faced with the power of God, they will make the right choice."

"Do you need help modifying the Four-Tails Jinchuriki? Don't force yourself."

Thinking of the latest experimental materials, Xiao Nan felt an immediate surge of excitement. Suppressing her restless emotions, the girl calmly replied:

"No problem. It's only suitable for basic modifications now. This body will be able to play a greater role after you seal the Tailed Beast."

"Nagato, we must be careful during this time. It seems that Madara Uchiha is recruiting people in Kirigakure. For now, we only have Kakuzu to help us, which is still too weak."

Nagato was speechless at the thought that Kakuzu, whom he had recruited, had accepted a debt collection mission from a village merchant for money. This subordinate was quite old, yet his behavior was rather unreliable...

After a long silence, facing those terrifying Mangekyou Sharingan, Nagato finally took a deep breath and solemnly promised:

"No one can disrupt our peace! I will protect everyone."

Xiao Nan nodded. Unable to control the "desire" surging within her body any longer, paper wings quickly appeared behind her, and she jumped from the sky and left.

"It's an angel!"

"The angels are indeed protecting us!"

"Those who manufacture counterfeit goods deserve to die! We, the Rain Village ninja, must punish those despicable bastards..."

The Rain Ninja below the tower cheered loudly. Whenever Konan flew in the sky, everyone would stop to watch and express their respect. The angel had made their lives better and better.

When Konan returned to the top of the metal tower in the center of the village, she knelt on the ground, her breathing becoming increasingly rapid. Her body passively extracted chakra, which gradually gathered at the center of her forehead.

Until the longing subsided, Xiao Nan's body was soaked in sweat. As she lay on the bed, the girl could clearly perceive everything around her, and her "soul" finally calmed down:

"What exactly is wrong with his soul? Even Nagato's Human Path abilities can't detect anything wrong..."

What am I longing for?

Xiao Nan muttered to herself, the increase in power was originally a good thing, but this restlessness made her somewhat afraid.

During this period, Furukawa Osamu's split spirit was unable to replenish its energy through the deaths of ninjas, so it could only passively absorb natural energy to maintain its current state.

To gain power, one must naturally pay a price. Xiao Nan straightened up and took a deep breath. She was prepared; even if it meant death, she would accept it calmly.

"Your Excellency, should we activate the laboratory now?"

"Open the armory first, I'll come over later."

After responding, Konan took off her clothes to prepare to wash herself, while Furukawa Osamu continued to record the "symptoms":