Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"Enjoy Qingqing's body to your heart's content!"

"boom!"

Furukawa Osamu dispelled the summoning spell, and the giant tortoise fell silent. After a while, the giant tortoise slightly opened its eyes and continued communicating:

"You want me to be a transit point between the Land of Water and the Land of Lightning, right?"

“If it’s just a matter of changing locations, I can manage that; there are small islands in that area of ​​the sea.”

"The transit station is only one aspect; you'll also need to lend a hand when exploring the Sea Kingdom and other islands."

Hearing the giant tortoise compromise, Furukawa Osamu stated his conditions again, but received no response and continued to add:

"With your power combined and the addition of numerous barriers, even a Tailed Beast Ball will be unable to harm this island."

"The situation of the war has changed, and you should know that it is too difficult for the Water Kingdom's forces to land. Without your help, they will be trapped on the island."

The giant tortoise opened its eyes a little wider, seemingly surprised by Furukawa Osamu's candor. After a moment of contemplation, it asked again:

Do you also want to start a war?

"No, I only want to retrieve the tailed beasts, but these ninjas will definitely be swayed and won't agree to give me the tailed beasts. Eventually, a conflict will break out."

"You can serve as a mobile fortress, but ship technology is still too difficult to implement, and there may not be enough time to build a complete industrial system."

The giant tortoise miraculously sensed that Furukawa Osamu harbored no ill will and showed no thirst for power. After careful consideration, a strange tone appeared in its aged voice:

"You just want to live longer? What a strange desire!"

"However, compared to those ninjas who have experienced real waterfalls, you are much more sincere. No wonder you can easily dispel evil thoughts."

“If it’s just a simple move request, I don’t mind helping you. Stop persecuting those little turtles; it’s not easy for them to grow up.”

Furukawa Osamu's spirit chuckled softly. This giant tortoise was being dishonest, refusing to release the green snake and instead feigning death.

"Since that's the case, we've reached an agreement. I'll explain things to the Cloud Village ninjas on your behalf."

"I wonder where Killer Bee was reverse-summoned to. The Fourth Raikage is really cautious; he even abandoned his training ground."

The giant tortoise fell silent again. It had grown up on this continent, and although the Cloud Village ninjas had plundered everywhere, they had also done it a favor. It wouldn't reveal anything important.

The White Zetsu Jinchuriki once again entered Sage Mode, and the Nine-Tails within him cursed "I'll stuff you to death" while diligently refining natural energy.

Although the energy of the split spirit body is not much, after completing the refinement of the "inner demon" and having spent so much time honing it, its perception ability has improved significantly compared to before.

"Multiple barriers? The Hidden Cloud Village is truly formidable!"

As soon as he finished speaking, after sensing the Sage Chakra mark left by the split spirit, the White Zetsu Jinchuriki instantly disappeared, successfully completing the invasion using the Flying Thunder God Technique.

The real waterfall has regained its energy, and a life-sized slug is now observing and sensing from the shore, occasionally twitching its tentacles. Upon seeing Furukawa Osamu, it cheerfully reminds him:

"Master Xiu, the source of energy does indeed originate from natural energy; this is just another form of expression."

"It's amazing that the original body can be replicated."

The giant tortoise intentionally revealed its goodwill, no longer concealing it, allowing the slug to sense this captivating manifestation from the richer energy.

“The Shikkulin Forest doesn’t have this kind of environment; the residual energy at the roots of the sacred tree has too much influence.”

"But as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. The energy we've been collecting is still increasing, so we need to hurry up and cultivate."

The White Zetsu Jinchuriki used the Summoning Jutsu again, and a palm-sized live slug appeared. Seeing that they were about to return to Shikkotsu Forest, Kurama immediately cried out in the sealed space:

Why not stay here a few more days!

"Damn it, stop draining my chakra! Without corrosive chakra, how am I supposed to fight off these evil humans!"

After being "refined" to the point of exhaustion, the Nine-Tailed Fox could no longer hold on. Once the energy in this area was restored, Furukawa Osamu cut off his spiritual body to continuously remove the "inner demons".

In just over a month, most of the evil chakra on Kurama's body disappeared, and seeing that the old turtle was supplying it in unlimited quantities, the big fox became terrified.

"Mutual understanding and spiritual connection—this is what the Sage of Six Paths longed for!"

“Foolish fox, just be a ‘charging device’ and you’re not in any danger.”

As the White Zetsu Jinchuriki was resummoned back to Shikkotsu Forest, Kurama saw the crimson color appear in Furukawa Osamu's eyes and immediately obediently curled up into a ball in the sealing space.

As its chakra was extracted, Kurama rolled its eyes, inwardly complaining:

"When the old man appears, you wicked brat, you'll have to beg me one day!"

-

The battle between Iwagakure and Sunagakure continues. After Konoha discovered the strength of its allies, although the level of support remained unchanged, the morale of the squad members declined.

The Anbu and Root ninjas appeared silently at the front line. Konoha also began to assess the strength of Sunagakure. The front-line ninjas gave Gaara, the Jinchūriki, a very high evaluation.

Perhaps because he gained the approval of most of the Sand Village ninjas, Gaara was not severely affected by the chakra of the tailed beasts after his two tailed beast transformations.

Beneath the Shadow Rock, deep within the dilapidated roots, Danzo looked at the collected intelligence with a thoughtful expression, while Orochimaru beside him wore a playful look.

After exchanging glances for a few moments, Danzo finally said softly:

“I have seen the Sand Village sealing techniques you provided, but they are not as good as the Uzumaki clan’s heritage.”

"It seems your previous guess was quite wrong. The sealing technique is not the key; the key lies in the Jinchuriki himself."

"For a 4-year-old child to achieve this, Sunagakure has truly escaped its predicament."

Orochimaru readily admitted his mistake: he hadn't thoroughly researched the chakra and sealing techniques he acquired back then. Now it seems the Sand Village possesses other crucial lineages:

"It's really interesting! The power of being recognized."

“I will leave in mid-March. Madara Uchiha will come to meet me personally. This is an excellent opportunity for the Root ninjas, and it is also the moment for you to dedicate yourselves to the village.”

"If we work together with Furukawa Osamu to kill the opponent, we might even be able to retrieve the Nine-Tails."

Danzo stared at Orochimaru without speaking. He hadn't expected the other to make such a request. He narrowed his eyes and pondered for a while before whispering:

“The root needs to preserve its power, which Furukawa Osamu cannot do. Susanoo and space-time eye techniques can only be countered by the Mangekyou Sharingan.”

"For the sake of the village, the Root ninjas cannot be sacrificed casually at this time."

Orochimaru's pale face gradually broke into a smile, his mouth stretching wider and wider as he stared at Danzo and laughed wildly until Danzo slammed his fist on the table in terror, at which point the laughter gradually ceased.

"I've given you a chance. If you choose to hold back your power because of your own selfish desires this time, you will definitely die one day in the future!"

"If Osamu Furukawa wants to pursue eternity, he will kill anything that is detrimental to the village before he leaves."

"If that day really comes, I hope you won't regret it. You still have half a month to consider it."

After saying this, Orochimaru chuckled softly, seemingly mocking Danzo for courting death.

After Orochimaru left, Ryoma Aburame appeared before Danzo, looking hesitant, before finally kneeling down and pleading:

"Lord Danzo, please allow me to lead the Root ninjas to cooperate with Osamu Furukawa in surrounding and killing Madara Uchiha."

"Ryoma, the time is not yet ripe. We have not yet mastered the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Seeing his subordinate bow his head again, Danzo knew the man was expressing dissatisfaction, but he still didn't agree and gave the order expressionlessly:

"Our mission is to monitor the Uchiha clan and cultivate the Mangekyou Sharingan."

"Do not act on your own initiative and make meaningless sacrifices."

Chapter 212 The Name of a Hero (Sunagakure, no main character)

In early March of Konoha Year 55, the Sand Village ninja, led by the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, once again successfully repelled the invasion of the Iwa Village ninja.

With the tailed beasts fighting in tandem, the Sand Village ninjas were greatly encouraged and even charged into the Land of Birds.

The changing war situation prevented both sides from deploying large forces for combat. The two, Rasa and Onoki, who were able to fly, kept each other in check, and the two sides continued to tug at each other in the Land of Birds.

Konoha, as an ally, had always wanted to bring both sides back to the negotiating table. Unfortunately, even with Jiraiya's best efforts to explain, neither side had any intention of stopping.

Sunagakure wants to prove its strength in one fell swoop, thereby gaining time for future development;

Iwagakure wanted to inherit the legacy, and after seeing Gaara's performance as the Jinchūriki, their desire only grew stronger. The village's next generation of Jinchūriki also needed to further master the power of the Tailed Beasts.

Neither side would give up until they achieved their goal, and they were ultimately forced to engage in a battle at the Kage level. None of the Konoha ninjas intended to intervene; they were prepared to watch the show up close.

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As the sun rose directly overhead, at midday, the dense forest on the border of the Bird Kingdom was once again ravaged. A huge rock "monster" suddenly emerged, tearing away large swathes of trees and shattering the earth.

"Earth Release: Rigid Style Technique!"

The rock giant rapidly grew larger, and Onoki once again used Earth Release: Light and Heavy Rock Technique to empower the giant, which then immediately floated in the air.

The yellow earth behind him also used the same ninjutsu, floating to his father's side and frowning as it whispered a reminder:

"Father, Han isn't ready! Last time, the Five-Tails excessively drained his chakra..."

To use the Tailed Beast Ball, one must rely on the power of the Tailed Beast. Although Han can use this technique, the Five-Tails will simultaneously absorb the chakra from his body.

If a tailed beast is in a bad mood and absorbs too much of its energy, the jinchūriki will be in mortal danger.

Haneng's perseverance since the Fourth Shinobi World War has proven its extraordinary willpower.

The retreating Iwagakure ninjas, unaware of the situation, shouted loudly upon seeing this scene: the rock giant combined with the power of the tailed beast was the key to their near-sweep of Konoha.

"We can no longer rely on Han. This time, I will lead the attack!"

"The Sand Village really did hide crucial information regarding the development of the Tailed Beasts. That child might be able to control the power of the One-Tailed Beast. A second Killer Bee... that's far too dangerous..."

Floating in the air, Onoki muttered expressionlessly, "Iwagakure has fallen behind. With the changing nature of the war, reducing the number of ninja forces is a foregone conclusion."

Ordinary ninjas can hardly play a significant role on this kind of battlefield. Iwagakure's greatest advantage is gone, and with no successor for Dust Release, the old man has nowhere to express his anxiety.

"Kazekage! Hand over Old Purple, or this battle won't end!"

"You wouldn't want your child to lose their father so young, would you? The enemies I've dismantled haven't even left ashes..."

Onoki shouted loudly in the air directly in front of him, venting all his anxiety, and his nose became even more bright red.

Luo Sha, floating in the air on a ball of sand, arms crossed, heard the old man's clumsy excuse and couldn't help but twitch his eye as he loudly replied:

"Everyone knows what you want! Stop with your ridiculous excuses!"

"As long as I am here, no one can invade the Land of Wind. The Sand Village ninja will not compromise..."

The Sand Village's hundred-man squad below also roared in anger. With Shukaku cooperating with the Kazekage, the Iwagakure ninja were helpless in this environment.

"what!!"

As the ninjas from both sides shouted, the two rock giants from Iwagakure began to wildly swing their arms, and the long-range wind-style ninjutsu from Sunagakure also erupted.

Rock fragments and wind blades flew everywhere. After both sides had exhausted their refined chakra, the squads at the front had already clashed together, wielding their ninja tools.

The gold dust "ropes" began to bind the rock giant, and then the gold dust that gushed from the ground turned into a giant hand. Just as it was about to strike, Onoki's Dust Release made the ninjutsu disappear.

"It's Lord Tsuchikage!"

"Hold on! Use combined ninjutsu..."

The Iwagakure Jonin shouted commands, but as soon as they finished speaking, the Sunagakure's crude puppets above began to swoop down, attempting to plunge into the small group that was gathering nearby.

Four puppet squads controlled puppets to charge at the front line. Thanks to the advancements in Konoha's prosthetic limb technology, some of the puppets' key structures were much stronger than before.

One of the advanced humanoid puppets even used Lightning Release ninjutsu, roaming in the air while spewing out arcs of electricity to shatter the Iwagakure ninja's defenses.

Earth Release: Rock Clone Technique!

Onoki roared in the air, then created six clones to support the ground troops. Huang Tu plunged into the small group gathered by Sunagakure and used the Rock Fist technique to "clear the way".

Rasa was only responsible for interference. Seeing that the Sand Village ninjas were gradually driving the enemy out of the border, he breathed a sigh of relief.

As the Sand Village troops regrouped, Rasa, seeing the enormous beastly shadow in the distance, immediately stepped to the front and slammed his hands on the ground:

"Magnetic Escape·Golden Burial!"

The earth caved in, and the flowing gold dust tried to drag all the Iwagakure ninja in front of him underground. Onoki realized that Han was ready, and no longer held back his chakra, unleashing his full power in Dust Release:

"Dust Release: Particle Style: Detachment Technique!"

As Onoki swung his arm, a huge circular crater instantly appeared in the ground, and all the gold dust created by Rasa disappeared. The Iwagakure ninja accelerated their retreat.

The Sand Village advanced too quickly, and the Stone Village launched a Tailed Beast Ball attack in advance. As Shukaku appeared with a howl, Rasa immediately flew to the head of the Tailed Beast behind him.

"You humans are insane! Why are you always thinking about killing each other?"

"I just don't want to see this innocent child being toyed with by you. Damn you, Kazekage, this is really the last time!"

Shukaku, whose body is covered in intricate purple patterns and composed of a massive sand mass, grumbled irritably as it formed hand seals, using the sand-gold created by Rasa to unleash a ninjutsu:

"Shukaku's Shield!"