Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"The evaluation of Root ninjas has now been taken over by the Anbu. The village should have realized this as well, and this Chunin Exam was a deliberate arrangement."

Might Guy stroked his chin again upon hearing Kakashi's introduction. He too had undergone a mental transformation after experiencing the battlefield firsthand, and Itachi Uchiha was even more outstanding than he had anticipated.

When the ninjas from other villages in the venue learned of this achievement, most of them showed a look of shock on their faces.

Maki of Sunagakure was already a Jonin at this point. Hearing that his score was close to that of Osamu Furukawa, he couldn't help but recall the scene from the Chunin Exams back then.

The strength of Konoha lies in its ability to continuously produce powerful individuals. In contrast, Sunagakure lags behind in terms of talent, and its puppetry technique is even at risk of being lost.

"Captain, are we really able to complete the plan in the future?"

"Is this the son of the fierce-eyed Fugaku? I didn't expect his son to be even more talented..."

The young man from Sunagakure, wearing a white hood, couldn't hide his disappointment when he asked the question. Although the power of the tailed beasts was strong, they couldn't overwhelm the powerful ninjas of Konoha.

"All we need to do is trust Lord Kazekage's decision."

After giving a brief response, Maki stared at the crowd until they lowered their heads, then added softly:

"Remember, we are fighting for the next generation!"

"Right now, we only need to focus on how to fulfill our mission. As for the future, that's not something we need to worry about."

The Sand Village ninja nodded immediately. Under no circumstances could the next generation be allowed to continue to be drained of blood; they needed to live normal lives.

...

After Itachi Uchiha entered the central tower, Kakashi emerged from the stacked scrolls. Upon seeing his familiar captain, he immediately asked in a low voice:

"Should I rest here for four days?"

"That's right, you did very well in the second exam. Just relax and prepare for the next few days."

Kakashi answered with a smile, and Itachi nodded before suddenly asking another question:

"Captain, you must have become a Chunin at age 6, right..."

Thinking back to what happened back then, Kakashi waved his hand and sighed:

“Things were different back then. Faced with the threat of war, the village had to break some of the rules.”

Itachi Uchiha nodded. He often attended clan meetings. Although he was too young to participate in many discussions, he had his own speculations about the war.

The Fifth Shinobi World War is highly likely to break out in the next few years, and Sasuke will probably participate in some supply missions after graduation.

Thinking about this situation, Itachi Uchiha felt a sense of urgency; he desperately needed a way to resolve the war.

Four days passed in the blink of an eye. When the genin who had passed the second exam entered the venue, almost everyone had some wounds on their bodies.

Umino, Iruka, and the other two looked disheveled. The chaotic battle in front of the central tower almost forced them to withdraw from the exam, and they were only able to pass thanks to a bit of luck, finding the Heavenly Scroll at the last moment.

Might Guy, who had appeared before everyone using the Instantaneous Movement Technique, suddenly gave a thumbs-up and loudly encouraged them in an enthusiastic tone:

"Congratulations on completing the second exam."

"As the next judge, I also have some good news to announce: all of your first-round written test scores are satisfactory."

"Outstanding young men, now is the time to ignite your youth! What follows is a one-on-one battle!"

Might Guy, who had inexplicably become enraged, even smiled at everyone at the end, his white teeth seemingly reflecting light, causing the other village genin to exchange bewildered glances.

After briefly explaining the rules, Matt Kay immediately waved, and two names appeared on the large screen behind him:

"Iruka Umino VS Itachi Uchiha".

After several days of rest, Itachi Uchiha, dressed in a black turtleneck T-shirt, walked calmly to the side of the field under the watchful eyes of everyone.

On the other side, his two companions were encouraging him loudly, but Iruka had a bitter smile on his face. His luck was terrible; he had actually run into a genius ninja from his own village.

"A clash of youth! Let's begin!"

The moment the two stood still, Might Guy shouted a warning and then quickly jumped behind. Iruka didn't even see how Itachi Uchiha formed the hand seals before a huge fireball flew straight at them.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Iruka quickly gathered chakra in his feet and dodged to the side, simultaneously throwing a shuriken in an attempt to disrupt his opponent's offensive rhythm.

The moment Iruka landed on the ground, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. His opponent's timing for releasing the ninjutsu was not good enough, which allowed him to dodge it. This showed that Uchiha Itachi's combat experience was not rich.

The thought flashed through Iruka's mind, when he suddenly heard his companions shout a reminder:

"Behind you, Iruka! Behind you..."

Realizing that Itachi Uchiha had come up behind him, Iruka hurriedly turned around to try to block, but the moment he met Itachi's crimson eyes, his body suddenly stiffened, which allowed Itachi to calmly kick to the side.

"boom..."

With a muffled thud, Iruka was immediately kicked away. When he landed on the ground, the pain in his body woke him from the illusion. Just as he was about to stand up, the short figure appeared in front of him again.

Uchiha Itachi swiftly swung his right arm and delivered a chop to Iruka, who was barely able to prop himself up. Without any resistance, the unremarkable senior was knocked unconscious on the spot.

"oh!!"

The genin holding onto the railings above the venue gasped in surprise. Itachi Uchiha had simply unleashed a Fire Release ninjutsu and then easily defeated his older opponent.

The speed was so fast that most genin didn't even see what happened, but Might Guy, acting as the referee, saw it clearly. Itachi Uchiha had obviously held back; otherwise, his opponent might have been injured in the first round.

"The victor is Uchiha Itachi!"

When Might Guy announced the results, Itachi Uchiha was not surprised. In his opinion, this unremarkable senior was not suitable for the profession of ninja, and this was the easiest way to advance.

After receiving basic treatment from the medical team ninjas, Iruka regained consciousness. Seeing the disappointed looks in his two companions' eyes, he couldn't help but give a wry smile again.

"The genius ninja is indeed amazing. The gap is even bigger than I imagined. You guys must keep up the good work!"

The two who had been encouraged lost their previous enthusiasm, and all three were eventually eliminated, their journey ending there.

When the second round of exams was over, Itachi Uchiha glanced at his opponent for the next round, noticed that it was Mimi, a ninja from Kumogakure, and immediately recalled the opponent's basic information:

"A strange genin who likes to sleep and is skilled in lightning release ninjutsu? Looks like there won't be too much pressure."

-

In early July, with the announcement of the list of candidates for the third exam, details of the battles that had taken place before were also revealed, and Itachi Uchiha's reputation soared.

The daimyo of the Land of Fire, who had come to Konoha specifically for this purpose, became interested after hearing about the examination process, which led to more nobles flocking to the village.

Tickets sold out quickly; everyone wanted to witness the power of the Uchiha clan.

In the evening, at a dessert shop, Mei Terumi, dressed in a blue strapless dress, nibbled on three-colored dumplings. Zabuza was quite surprised by her shy demeanor.

Even a serial killer can have this expression; no one in the Hidden Mist Ninja would believe it, after all, this is the terrifying woman who melted away countless opponents with her ninjutsu...

"Thank you for your hospitality, Master Xiu!"

"Konoha is truly a place I'd never want to leave. Little... little sister, don't look at me like that!"

After saying this, Mei Terumi deliberately crossed her arms, her ample white breasts making Shizune furious. However, seeing Furukawa Osamu looking at her, she immediately put on a gentle expression, comforting herself inwardly:

"Xiu would never like those kinds of lewd breasts!"

Mei Terumi chuckled nervously, unconsciously rubbing her rosy lips with her right thumb.

This scene caused Zabuza to instinctively take a half-step back. He knew that this was a sign that the girl wanted to kill.

"Does Lord Xiu actually like a girl like this? They seem completely mismatched!"

"Damn it! What are you trying to do? Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're the Mizukage..."

Annoyed, Shizune responded loudly, then noticed that Mei Terumi was still admiring her figure, so she immediately sat back down, crossed her arms, and raised her ample bosom.

Furukawa Osamu shook his head helplessly at their inexplicable competitive spirit, then continued their previous conversation:

"Is the Fourth Mizukage's body about to give out? I didn't expect you to be willing to ask us for help."

Mei Terumi secretly rolled her eyes at Osamu Furukawa. Although she was a "veteran actress," it didn't mean she enjoyed acting. At this moment, all she wanted was to "devour" the unfaithful man in front of her.

"This is a decision made by the elders, and I have no right to interfere."

“Unlike Konoha, Kirigakure’s daily affairs are handled by the elders.”

"You have the best medical system here. The elders probably want to make one last attempt."

“I don’t want to hide the information either. It’s a problem with the nervous system, involving the most complex part of the brain. The elders didn’t have much hope.”

"It's not very convenient for Tsunade to be the Hokage, but I'd be willing to give it a try."

Despite Furukawa Osamu's normal response, Terumi Mei suddenly narrowed her eyes. She felt that the flat-chested girl next to her was not a threat, but the big-breasted Hokage seemed to be a big problem.

The thought flashed through her mind, but considering their identities, Terumi Mei decided it was impossible. Her alluring smile returned, and she whispered:

"After the Chunin Exams, I'll be leaving the rest of the work to you, Master Shu!"

Shizune, who had followed, thought the future Mizukage in front of her was a vixen. She was already considered tall, but the other woman was even taller than her.

Her clothing style and makeup were also very bold, and her fair and full breasts were something she envied.

When they parted, Shizune strolled along the shopping street beside Furukawa Osamu. The girl looked somewhat awkward with her hands behind her back, but finally leaned close to his ear and whispered:

"Xiu, am I underdeveloped?"

"How could that be? She has the perfect figure of a beautiful young girl."

Because Furukawa Osamu is already 186cm tall, even though Shizune is tall, he can still be easily "patted on the head".

The girl was a little shy, but also a little dissatisfied, feeling that Furukawa Osamu was taking care of a child like he did when he was a child.

She forcefully grabbed his arm, chuckled softly, then looked up and said loudly:

"Let's take advantage of this rare opportunity and go to the hot spring town!"

Good-natured laughter soon filled the crowds on the street. It was a rare sight to see Xiu so relaxed, and everyone he met offered their blessings.

When Mei Terumi saw this scene from afar, she immediately exhaled a mouthful of acidic mist, and Zabuza broke out in a cold sweat again, worried about his life.

"I really want to melt her! She's clearly just an ordinary person, yet she's standing next to a powerful figure!"

"Let's go. Stay in Konoha for now, and return to the village to report back after the Mizukage arrives."

"Yes!"

Late at night, Mei Terumi, back at her residence, hummed an unknown tune and waited quietly. The accommodations arranged by Konoha were excellent, and she quite liked the layout of the courtyard.

As a figure suddenly appeared, Mei Terumi immediately turned and pounced on him, hugging him tightly and refusing to let go, burying her face in Osamu Furukawa's chest and murmuring:

"We're together every day, but I can't feel your body!"

"You've kept me waiting for far too long..."

Furukawa Osamu simply stroked the girl's long, reddish-brown hair, a strange smile on his face as he teased her:

"You've escaped my control; I can't sense your emotions anymore."

"So you really do have a woman here!"

Mei Terumi suddenly raised her head, then immediately stood on tiptoe and gave him a passionate kiss. The feeling was completely different from what she experienced in the spiritual world, and pleasure kept coming.

"call..."

The girl, nearly suffocating, hurriedly wiped the thread of blood from the corner of her mouth. Only then did she fully realize what she had done. Her face flushed red, and she whispered, barely suppressing her embarrassment:

"Can you feel my emotions now?"

"I really can't do anything with you! Your transformed spirit body can help you create Sage Chakra better, but your physical strength still needs to be trained for a while longer to match the new technique."

Furukawa Osamu put his arm around the girl's shoulder and whispered some words of advice. Terumi Mei bit her lip and nodded, then asked in a low voice:

"Xiu, when are you coming..."

"After awakening the Rinnegan, I still need to take care of some matters. You can prepare the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails for me first."

"By then, I should be able to better perfect the cursed seal. After transforming Kirigakure, I will help you fulfill your promise to the ninja clan, launch a war, and accumulate strength along the way."

Furukawa Osamu gave a brief response. After the newly split spirit returned to Terumi Mei's body, the girl groaned and took a while to come to her senses. She said with some confusion:

"Rinnegan?"

"It's a bit complicated to explain, just think of it as an evolution of the Sharingan."

Furukawa Osamu displayed his three-tomoe Sharingan, and Terumi Mei, who had looked up, stared at him blankly for a long while, then blushed and muttered to herself:

"So...so beautiful!"

He had expected her to ask about her bloodline limit, but the girl seemed more interested in her looks. Furukawa Osamu was speechless, but Terumi Mei suddenly took a step back, lowered her head, and quickly unbuttoned her dress.

"There's no other way. As the Mizukage, I have no choice but to sacrifice myself for the village."

"Although I am unable to serve Master Xiu with my body for the time being, I will work hard to cultivate."