Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"Just wait patiently during this time. Once the agreement is signed, we'll return to the village immediately."

"The Tailed Beast Project is still ongoing, and the Anbu have confirmed the approximate location of the Three-Tails."

Minato was somewhat surprised, but he knew this wasn't the time to discuss the detailed plan. He nodded to indicate he understood and then sighed:

"If only there were truly prophetic children, perhaps only the power of miracles could quell all conflicts."

As Furukawa Osamu recalled Naruto playing happily in the village, he suddenly realized that the Child of Prophecy was unlikely to appear. He simply couldn't imagine how this protagonist could gain such great power again.

"The Sage of Six Paths personally imparting his power? We still need to nip any potential actions by the old man in the bud."

-

At the end of April, the months-long battle suddenly ended, and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa and the Third Tsuchikage Onoki gathered in the capital of the Land of Birds, where they happily signed a ceasefire agreement.

Sunagakure proved its strength through the war over the past few months, while Iwagakure, after going through all that trouble, also gained the training method for Jinchuriki.

Although it is incomplete, Onoki believes that as long as we continue to study it, Iwagakure will definitely be able to solve the problem of using Jinchuriki.

More importantly, Onoki also sensed a direction: by observing Gaara's behavior, he was certain that "reconciliation with the tailed beasts" would play a significant role.

The Hidden Sand Village, Hidden Stone Village, and Hidden Cloud Village secretly joined forces again. The Jinchuriki need time to grow, and during this period they only need to accumulate power so that they can launch a counterattack against Konoha.

The only hope lies in attacking while Konoha is unable to control the Nine-Tails' power. Once the enemy can also use the Tailed Beasts, all three ninja villages feel that they will eventually be ruled by Konoha...

The Konoha ninjas also witnessed the moment of peace together in the Land of Birds, and some ninjas shouted happily as the two Kage signed their names.

Fugaku Uchiha didn't care about so-called peace; in his view, war would never end.

Noticing his son's calm expression, Fugaku smiled again. This was his greatest gain from this war!

On the return journey, most of the Konoha ninjas were discussing their vacation. Uchiha Itachi was too young to participate in the conversation. It wasn't until they returned to camp in the evening that he asked his father about his concerns:

"Father, was it that child who ended this war?"

"Without his involvement, the Iwagakure ninja probably wouldn't have compromised so easily..."

Thinking of how four-year-old Gaara was hailed as a hero by the Sand Village ninja, Fugaku Uchiha chuckled softly as he answered his son's question:

"It was the tailed beasts that ended the war."

"Ninjas are creatures who only revere powerful forces. The Iwagakure ninjas were frightened by the power of the tailed beasts, but in the end they made peace with themselves."

"But the war will not stop. Once that child grows up, power will breed ambition, and it will only be a matter of time before another war breaks out."

Itachi Uchiha looked thoughtful. Shisui might be right. Power could not fundamentally solve the problem of war, but it could certainly achieve temporary peace.

His younger brother's smiling face suddenly appeared in his mind, and Itachi suddenly remembered Furukawa Osamu, who possessed great power:

"If the teacher is willing, he can definitely help Sasuke grow up in a peaceful environment."

Chapter 217 Doubts Brought by Susanoo

In early May, the war between Sunagakure and Iwagakure officially ended, and peace was restored to the ninja world.

To the ninjas who were unaware of the inside story, everyone felt that the power of the major nations was once again in a state of equilibrium, and that peaceful life would continue for a long time.

The ninjas who knew the inside story didn't take this ceasefire agreement seriously; the Tailed Beast War would break out sooner or later. As for why they were so certain, everyone had the same answer in their hearts:

"The ninjas of Konoha are too powerful, and the land of the Land of Fire is too rich."

Although Orochimaru's defection has been confirmed, another piece of news shocked ninjas from various countries even more:

"Osamu Furukawa killed Orochimaru single-handedly and then severely injured an unknown enemy who attacked Konoha."

How the killing was done is naturally unknown, since ninjas never reveal their secret techniques easily, but the result is confirmed, as this is news acknowledged by Konoha.

Without a bounty or warrant, Orochimaru, one of the Legendary Sannin, simply vanished, and a young ninja "ascended to the top," ushering in a new era for the ninja world.

-

The reason Konoha didn't issue a warrant was because Orochimaru secretly relayed relevant information back to them.

Jiraiya didn't catch up with his friend. He received the news at a tavern in the Land of Rice Fields. Only he and Orochimaru knew the code, and the news was confirmed!

In the afternoon, Jiraiya returned discreetly, and when he arrived at the Hokage Building again, he had a worried look on his face.

Upon entering the room, Jiraiya was slightly taken aback, feeling that Tsunade looked radiant and her complexion was even better than before. However, thinking of the important matters at hand, he quickly put the thought aside.

"This is the complete intelligence Orochimaru sent back. The organization's base is in the Land of Rivers."

"The Mangekyou Sharingan user and Nagato are not completely united. They seem to be looking for something, which is the organization's primary objective."

"Old man, you've read the most information, what exactly are they searching for?"

Jiraiya asked the question hastily, while Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his pipe, pondered for a while, and then shook his head helplessly.

He did indeed master many ninjutsu and knew the secrets accumulated in Konoha, but Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't know much about the Tailed Beasts and the Mangekyou Sharingan:

"I really can't figure out what their goal is."

"However, Orochimaru's information can explain why the enemy did not launch further attacks on Konoha."

"The tailed beasts are their primary target. No matter what they want to do, it's too dangerous to control that power."

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado weren't concerned about the mysterious organization's goals at the moment. Danzo had been under too much pressure lately, and the two of them needed to say a few good words to their old friend.

"Since Orochimaru has sent back information, it proves that the other side has not completely betrayed the village."

"Tsunade, can we withdraw the measures against Root now?"

No sooner had Koharu Tateku finished speaking than Homura Mitokado chimed in, adding:

“Yes, Tsunade, Root needs to be replenished. At this time, we still cannot relax our surveillance of the Uchiha clan.”

"Although it has been confirmed that the enemy is not Madara Uchiha, this is actually more dangerous. If it is a member of the village's Uchiha clan, they may have close ties."

“Danzo is suitable for this job. Let Root recruit some more people from the ninja clans.”

Tsunade, who had been resting her chin on her hands behind her desk, snapped out of her reverie and immediately frowned upon hearing the two advisors' words, rejecting them outright:

"Orochimaru has ultimately left the village. Since he chose to leave, the Anbu and Root must fulfill their duties."

"The Root ninjas had performed well before, but they made the wrong choice in this matter."

“Limiting the number of recruits is already a leniency towards them. If Danzo is willing to step down, I wouldn’t mind absorbing these ninjas into the Anbu.”

"Don't make such demands again. What's more important now is how to retrieve the Nine-Tails."

"The operation to capture the Three-Tails should be put on the agenda. At this time, the strength of the Uchiha clan is needed more than ever. Let's not do anything meaningless."

Hearing such a resolute refusal, the two old men fell silent again. Danzo was in the wrong, and the Anbu ninjas who participated in the operation suffered no casualties. Their old friend's ulterior motives were too obvious.

Tsunade quietly let out a long breath. The influence of her recent evening training with her disciples had been too great; she would even recall that inexplicable pleasure while working.

Even though Furukawa Osamu was more disciplined than before, and in order to let her focus on her training, the two of them even stopped using "talking techniques," Tsunade was somewhat annoyed by her own wild thoughts, realizing that the previous intimate contact was the abnormal one.

Seeing the change in Tsunade's expression, Jiraiya swallowed back the words he was about to say. As the Hokage, he couldn't grant her special treatment, not even to their old friend.

"If even Sarutobi-sensei doesn't know, then things will get complicated!"

"Orochimaru hasn't yet found out if the other party possesses the Amber Purification Bottle. If the other party stole the treasure from Kumogakure back then, the Nine-Tails is very likely imprisoned inside."

"What's worse is that the amber bottle might be hidden by the enemy in that unknown space, making it even more difficult to retrieve."

"My plan was to use the target item to induce the other party to negotiate an exchange, but this plan simply won't work..."

Jiraiya sat back down on the sofa in frustration. He wanted to help the village, bring his friend back, and eliminate the organization.

The opponent is very likely to be the future adversary of the prophesied child. As the guide, Jiraiya felt powerless again. He still couldn't do anything.

"Research the Land of Rivers again. If no good opportunity comes, prioritize the plan to capture the Three-Tails."

"Jiraiya, you should stay in the village for the time being. If those two are in the Land of Rivers, it's too dangerous to infiltrate their base."

"After gathering intelligence from the outside, you will act alongside the Dark Division."

After Tsunade gave him some instructions, Jiraiya was still in low spirits. He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out.

Finally, Jiraiya stared blankly at Tsunade, lost in thought. When the meeting ended, he somewhat embarrassedly offered her a drink, but she declined again.

"I still need to practice my Sage Arts tonight, Jiraiya, it's not time to relax yet."

-

After the Uchiha clan members returned to the village from the front lines, the clan meeting was held as usual.

Unlike before, Madara Uchiha's followers suffered a major blow; their "divine power" was shattered by Sage Mode...

Uchiha Itachi, who attended the clan meetings, always heard those pointless arguments. Perhaps unable to accept that "God lost," some extremists even proposed self-deceptive ideas at the clan meetings:

"The Susanoo at the Valley of the End is purple, but the one that Lord Shu defeated is blue."

"This shows that Ban's bloodline hasn't been lost; that person might be another descendant."

Madara Uchiha's followers had reached a point where they "had to win." Even Shisui Uchiha would fiercely debate such foolish clansmen, while Itachi Uchiha couldn't be bothered to pay attention to these pointless opinions.

Although these clansmen lacked magnanimity, they inspired Itachi Uchiha to have a bold idea:

"Perhaps the Susanoo at the Valley of the End was our teacher's."

"It was always Madara Uchiha who was defeated; it was our teacher who was the one who could bring peace to the ninja world."

No one believes what a child says, and Itachi Uchiha doesn't intend to share the secret. He plans to observe secretly, and if he can confirm it, he wants to help his teacher "reach the top".

Power cannot resolve disputes permanently, but he only wanted to see his younger brother live a happy and fulfilling life, and the teacher's power seemed to be enough to satisfy his wish.

...

It was another beautiful, sunny day. Early in the morning, Sasuke Uchiha discovered that his older brother, Itachi, was home cleaning. Overjoyed, he grabbed Itachi and pleaded:

"Brother, how about you take me to practice throwing techniques?"

After making his request, Sasuke rushed into his brother's arms, a blush rising on his face as he looked at Itachi Uchiha with anticipation.

"Next time, Sasuke, you're too young."

Itachi Uchiha chuckled and tapped his younger brother's forehead. Sasuke, feeling rejected, immediately cried out in dissatisfaction:

"My brother started formal ninja training when he was only 4 years old. I want to fight alongside him as soon as possible!"

Itachi Uchiha was stunned by his younger brother's words. He didn't blame Sasuke. He knew that this was caused by their family environment. His younger brother longed for his father's words, "As expected of my son."

"Once you get first place in the Ninja Academy, I will mentor you!"

"The teacher will be here soon, Sasuke, don't be rude."

Uchiha Sasuke could only feel resentful upon hearing his brother's words; it turned out that Itachi hadn't stayed home for his sake.

When Osamu Furukawa arrived dressed in loose, dark blue casual clothes, Itachi Uchiha had already cleaned the house spotless. Sasuke sensed his brother's mood and stopped sulking, sitting obediently to the side.

“Itachi, there’s no need to be so formal. It’s just a routine exchange. As your teacher, I have a responsibility to answer your questions.”

Uchiha Itachi bowed respectfully, poured tea, and then spoke softly:

“I’ve made some progress on the front lines. My father has discovered my strength. There are more and more foolish arguments at the clan meeting. In a while, I may be forced to show these eyes.”

"It's alright. Like I said, the three-tomoe is just a natural evolution for you."

"For the Uchiha clan, eye power is the key. Even with the same auxiliary drugs, most clan members should reach their limit very quickly."

"Your body hasn't reached its rapid growth phase yet, and your pupil power is only just beginning to grow."

Furukawa Osamu didn't care that Uchiha Itachi had revealed his three-tomoe Sharingan. Although he was indeed a bit young, it was impossible for any Uchiha member to replicate such an experience.

Fugaku Uchiha's education and the right medicine were both indispensable; Itachi Uchiha was a special case.

After receiving permission, Itachi Uchiha smiled and became even more respectful. Soon the two began discussing their understanding of Fire Release ninjutsu. Sasuke couldn't understand, but his eyes widened involuntarily.

Itachi never asked Osamu Furukawa to mentor his younger brother. In his view, Sasuke deserved a happier childhood instead of becoming a ninja at such a young age.

Around noon, Itachi Uchiha, who had sent his younger brother away, suddenly asked in a low voice:

"Teacher, everyone in the clan is discussing the color of Susanoo. I think you must have mastered this technique."

With his Sharingan activated, Itachi Uchiha tried to observe Osamu Furukawa, but his eye power seemed too weak, and he couldn't detect anything.

"Children shouldn't think too much. Given the right opportunity, you'll always find out the truth!"

Osamu Furukawa smiled and tapped Itachi's forehead, which Itachi instinctively covered. Sasuke, who had returned to his room, was stunned when he saw his brother's eyes.

Seeing that familiar scene again, Sasuke finally realized where this bad habit came from, and angrily went to his brother's side and shouted:

"Brother, I want to train too! I want to awaken the Sharingan!"

Itachi Uchiha gave a wry smile. Osamu Furukawa, however, understood his disciple's feelings. He patted Sasuke's head and said with a smile: