Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"Birthday present, thank you for helping me keep the secret."

"Not bad! That herbal amulet has lost its effectiveness; you should carry this one from now on."

After receiving the "flowers," Furukawa Osamu tossed Konan a matching amulet. The girl paused slightly as she held it, recalling the boy with the sincere eyes from years ago:

"So it was you..."

The amulet made her immune to poison gas attacks. It had saved her many times when she was weak. Just as Konan was about to say something, Furukawa Osamu had already unfurled his jet-black sand iron wings and shot out.

Holding the amulet, Xiao Nan stood there stunned for a long time, finally whispering, "He really is different..."

Scorpion, hiding inside the puppet, watched speechlessly. If it weren't for the fact that Fei Liu Hu was still unable to move, he would have run away long ago. He felt that the atmosphere just now was strange.

"My angel, how can we break this spell? This precious work of art cannot be damaged like this."

"Payne promised me that he would fully support my artistic development."

Upon hearing the new member's deep, husky voice, Konan reverted to her "angelic state," and paper wings appeared on her back. She hovered in mid-air and responded in a completely emotionless tone:

"Once the chakra contained in the iron sand dissipates, the technique will automatically dissipate!"

"Pain should have given you a brief introduction to my ninjutsu, right? Don't do these pointless tests again."

"Kakuna does not allow the killing of one's partner. Anyone who violates this rule will be punished by Pain!"

Scorpion didn't respond, remaining silent for a while before suddenly asking again in a low voice:

"Did you modify that Jinchūriki puppet? I didn't expect there to be someone in the organization who understands the eternal art!"

"If I could, I would like to stay by your side and discuss works of art together..."

Puppet voices are usually emotionless, but Xiao Nan inexplicably detected a fanatical emotion in them. Considering that recruiting Scorpion was to improve puppetry skills, she nodded slightly after a moment's thought.

"Alright, if you don't have a suitable partner, you can stay at headquarters for the time being."

"Be careful to conceal your identity. You may have some modification tasks from time to time, and we will provide the materials."

Furukawa Osamu's split spirit sensed Sasori's eager command of the puppet to nod, and was in a great mood. He had completely digested Chiyo's puppetry technique, and if he wanted to improve, he needed this artist.

Influenced by the spirit's emotions, Xiao Nan also felt a bit "itchy" to modify things. She became increasingly fond of modifying objects, and the satisfaction of success made her particularly addicted.

More than ten minutes later, Sasori, who was exploring the puppet technique, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the iron sand fall. His judgment was correct; the opponent's ninjutsu was definitely strange and very effective against his puppet.

As the two were leaving, a pitch-black vortex suddenly appeared. After Cixian jumped out of the "space gate," he silently walked onto the black sand iron.

He grabbed a handful and carefully sensed it, but even as an Otsutsuki who had lived on this planet for thousands of years, he couldn't immediately pinpoint the strangeness of the ninjutsu:

"Amazing power! It's clearly just a regular Magnet Release ninjutsu, yet it can produce such a transformation?!"

Upon confirming that Furukawa Osamu possessed a secret he was unaware of, Jigen's face lit up with excitement. If he could cultivate chakra similar to that of the Otsutsuki clan, he could launch his plan ahead of schedule.

After careful consideration, Cixian did not act rashly. This body was not suitable. He needed to find a suitable container first, so that even if an accident occurred, the wedge would still be there, and he could continue to survive.

A massive black vortex reappeared, and Isshiki Otsutsuki, who possessed space-time ninjutsu, planned to secretly gather intelligence.

Accelerating the growth of Furukawa Osamu's chakra wasn't too difficult, since humans had no idea of ​​his identity, let alone the immense power he possessed.

"Interesting human, let me unravel your secrets and lend you a hand!"

Having already embarked on his return journey with the Konoha Anbu, Furukawa Osamu continued traversing the dense forest, deliberately leaving behind some iron sand to pique the interest of the ancient, vengeful spirit:

"If this guy can provide some assistance, I'll make sure he dies a quick and painless death in the future!"

A palm-sized slug silently appeared on Furukawa Osamu's shoulder. After sensing its surroundings for a moment, it suddenly wiggled its antennae and whispered in a soft, sweet voice:

"Lord Xiu has indeed completed mating! We can start considering procreation now!"

"..."

Chapter 223 The Shattering of the "Dao Heart"...

On September 15th, 1955, despite White Zetsu's warnings, Obito Uchiha insisted on remaining in Konoha to continue his surveillance...

Even though Furukawa Osamu had returned to the village yesterday, Obito, whose eye power had been enhanced, didn't run away. He wanted to protect Rin and couldn't let Kakashi bully the girl!

White Zetsu felt increasingly helpless seeing Madara's childish behavior. His schizophrenia seemed to be getting worse; he called himself an imposter, but in his heart he denied it.

Leaving new members in the Land of Rivers and sending one person to spy on Konoha, even if it's to improve their eye power, should have stopped.

Early in the morning, Obito, wearing a tiger-striped mask, appeared from a corner of the Uchiha clan's territory. The barrier around the Naga Shrine was less, making it more suitable for him to stay in Konoha.

"Lord Madara, you should leave!"

"Today, your classmates are celebrating Furukawa Osamu and Kakashi's birthdays together. Something you don't want to see is bound to happen!"

“Humans are not like us divine tree creatures. Both of them are 18 years old and have reached the age of procreation.”

"Lord Madara, be careful not to expose yourself. There are many layers of barriers around the Hokage Building area. If your eye technique is discovered, it will cause you a lot of trouble."

Hearing White Zetsu's comical tone, Obito Uchiha took several deep breaths. His reason told him he should leave, but he couldn't accept Rin wearing a special nurse's uniform and interacting with Kakashi.

A voice inside him was blessing the two of them, but another voice told him he should stop it all.

Even though it's a good thing that his best friend is happy, Obito can't accept it. In the past few days, he even thought about giving up everything and confronting the truth directly. He wants to take care of Rin Nohara together with Kakashi!

Thinking of the happy life of the three of them, Obito put the Eye of the Moon plan out of his mind. If he could get Minato's forgiveness again, he might still have a chance to become Hokage in the future.

When these thoughts came to mind, Obito realized that he deeply loved this cruel ninja world, and that his belief had never been so firm from beginning to end.

Even if Rin Nohara is an imposter, Obito still longs to return to the girl's side...

"No, I can't stand by and watch Lin get bullied!"

"I must protect her! That bastard Kakashi, if he dares to do anything outrageous, I will kill him!"

Obito felt a surge of painful emotions whenever he thought about certain adult scenes, such as seeing his beloved girl collapse in his friend's arms. It was just too painful.

Whitebeard remained silent, suspecting that Lord Ban was enjoying himself:

"Extreme pain can also bring extreme pleasure? Humans are really strange creatures."

...

As night fell, the classmates, who rarely gathered together at the barbecue restaurant, were drinking heartily. Although they were not yet of drinking age, they could break the rules on this special day.

When Might Guy saw Nohara Rin next to Kakashi and then glanced at Shizune next to Furukawa Osamu, he felt for a moment that "youth" was gone.

After channeling his grief into his appetite, Matthias not only ate voraciously but also drank without hesitation. In less than half an hour, he was quite tipsy.

Fortunately, Kai's physical functions were good; it's just that his tongue was slurred when he spoke. After throwing off his Jonin green vest, he shouted loudly while wearing a green bodysuit:

"Shu and Kakashi have helped me so much! Seeing them happy makes me especially happy too!"

"Sigh... We're saying goodbye to our 'youth' now, and from now on, I'll be alone on this path..."

As they were talking, Might Guy suddenly burst into tears. Seeing the "Blue Beast of Konoha" in this state, everyone looked at each other in surprise, and then they all burst into laughter.

After becoming a Jonin, Might Guy, apart from his somewhat strange behavior, was definitely an elite ninja. He was meticulous, and his observation and judgment were exceptional.

The usually reliable Kai has reverted to his childhood state, causing Genma Shiranui, Ebisu, and others to lose their composure. This classmate seems to have hardly changed.

Might Guy's subordinates dared not laugh; instead, they sat nearby, their faces flushed with suppressed laughter. This unique side of their senior was truly unforgettable.

"Alright, Kai, it's just your 18th birthday. We're not kids anymore!"

"You're not thinking of using some secret technique to spar with me, are you? Spare me, you're already a powerful ninja!"

Kakashi pulled his friend back with a smile in his eyes, while Rin Nohara chuckled to herself.

The girl kept stealing glances at Kakashi, and thinking about her bold decision, she felt her cheeks burning.

"Time flies. In a few years, the young children in the village will all be grown up."

As Furukawa Osamu grilled the meat, he sighed softly. Kakashi, recalling his journey to the Pure Land years ago, nodded subconsciously.

"Yes, this is probably the life my father would have wanted. We're taking good care of ourselves."

"Although the ninja world has become a bit strange, we still managed to survive."

"I hope that future generations will not repeat the mistakes I made. Even ninjas need to make a living."

Sitting next to Shizune, Kurenai blinked upon hearing Kakashi's words. She hadn't expected her classmates to have changed so much. Having never experienced the front lines, the girl had grown up peacefully under protection all these years.

"As expected of Kakashi, it seems Rin doesn't need to wait any longer. When are you two going to have your wedding?"

"In peacetime, there's no need to simplify everything; this is a big deal!"

Hearing Kurenai's teasing, Rin Nohara took Kakashi's arm, tilted her head, and responded energetically:

"Let's wait until Kakashi has more time before considering the wedding. After all, the village still needs him, and we'll still be young in a few years!"

"It's good to consider family issues at an age like Kushina's."

Even though the two were already engaged, Kakashi still blushed after hearing the girl's words. He felt that Rin had been acting strangely these past few days, which almost made him make a mistake.

Seeing that Shizune, who had been acting fiercely with her, had suddenly transformed into a sweet and caring girl, Nohara Rin deliberately changed the subject, saying:

"Jingyin, didn't you say you were going to surprise Xiu? Aren't you going to reveal the gift yet?"

"Ah! That... I... I..."

Shizune suddenly started stuttering. When the girl noticed that Furukawa Osamu had turned to look at her with curiosity, her face turned bright red, and steam almost appeared on her head.

Kurenai, standing beside her, quickly turned her head away. If she looked too long, she would be drawn in by that strange attraction, and she was afraid of embarrassing herself.

"You even prepared a gift, how kind of you! I will definitely cherish it."

Furukawa Osamu responded with a gentle smile and a soft voice. Shizune, after looking at him for a while, felt as if the boy in front of her had sucked away her soul.

Especially the purple mark on his forehead, which seemed to be shimmering with an eerie light, drew her into his arms without hesitation, letting him take whatever he wanted...

Nohara Rin was unaware that Shizune was in a strange state; she only felt that her friend was being disappointing and had to take the initiative to remind her:

"Xiu, you must come to the apartment tonight! Jingyin has been preparing for a long time, you'll definitely like it!"

"what!"

Coming to her senses, Shizune gasped softly. Realizing what she had just been thinking about, she felt so embarrassed that her body went limp, and all she could do was nod repeatedly.

During this rare moment of relaxation, everyone got drunk. Fortunately, the ninja had the power of chakra to support them, so although they were a little tipsy, they didn't drink to the point of passing alcohol under the table.

Might Guy wanted to say a final "farewell to youth," but Ebisu and the others quickly pulled him away. Kurenai and Rin whispered to each other, and both of them blushed slightly at the end.

"Kakashi, I'll be going now. Don't let Rin down!"

Osamu Furukawa, with a smile, said goodbye, his arm around Shizune's shoulder. Kakashi scratched his head, wanting to say something, but his friend had already disappeared.

"The Flying Thunder God Technique is as convenient as ever!"

"Let's go back too, I have a special gift for you..."

Rin Nohara took Kakashi's hand. Although the girl was a little shy, she still stared straight at him.

Kakashi sensed something was wrong, took a deep breath instinctively, turned his head and hummed in agreement. The two then held hands and slowly returned to the apartment.

Obito had been hiding in the big tree since the afternoon. Knowing that Kakashi's sense of smell had become increasingly acute, he did not use his eye technique to enter their room.

As night fell, Obito grew increasingly anxious, sensing that something terrifying was about to happen. The White Zetsu fell silent, assuming Madara was simply practicing his eye technique...

The lights suddenly came on in the apartment room, and Obito almost jumped out. After activating his Sharingan, he could see Kakashi activating the barrier around the house.

"Don't worry, Lord Madara, I used Wood Release to connect to the bed in the bedroom. You can still hear our conversation from this tree!"

White Zetsu's comical voice suddenly appeared, Obito's lips twitched, and a sense of unease in his heart grew rapidly. Just as he was about to retort, his eyes suddenly widened.

Rin Nohara suddenly changed into that uniform, and Obito vaguely saw it and wanted to rush out to stop her immediately:

"Lord Madara, don't do anything foolish! Osamu Furukawa is still in the village, and we still don't know how many barriers there are here."

"This isn't the Naka Shrine; it's too close to the Hokage Building!"

White Zetsu hurriedly reminded him, and Obito stopped his eye technique. At this moment, he was horrified to see that Kakashi, that bastard, had actually hugged the girl!

Inside the room, Kakashi was unaware that someone was watching him. He was startled by Rin and turned his head away, unable to look directly at her. Rin, on the other hand, was bolder at this moment:

"I've looked at those manuscripts, Kakashi. Do you like these gifts?"

"Um...sorry, I...I really like it..."

Kakashi, who was supporting the girl in his arms, hurriedly got up when he saw that patch of white. Nohara Rin was slightly stunned at first, but when she saw the curtains being drawn, her body immediately went limp.

Obito, who couldn't see anything from the tree, was so anxious he almost stomped his feet. Just then, the White Zetsu's arrangement came into play, and he soon heard a sound.

The rapid breathing and inexplicable sucking sounds left Obito standing frozen in the tree, and the vague conversation that followed twisted his expression even more.

"Lin...I..."