Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"Lord Mizukage, Lord Shu, the ninjas in Kirigakure who were secretly undergoing modifications have been eliminated."

"Is further action needed regarding the shell organization?"

Mei Terumi, dressed in a white evening gown, was still leaning against Osamu Furukawa's chest. She straightened up after hearing her subordinate's report and thoughtfully replied:

"So they've already started attracting some ninjas to undergo modifications? The progress is faster than we expected."

"Instead of stopping them like this, we should just register their intentions directly. Since they have chosen to be modified by the Kara organization, they should automatically leave the Hidden Mist Ninja."

"Let everyone choose freely, but if those who choose to stay go back on their word, the Dark Division will kill them all immediately."

“Zabuza and Mangetsu should also take action. Take this opportunity to complete the reorganization of the village.”

"Xiu, what do you think?"

"You're the Mizukage, there's no need to ask for my opinion on such a trivial matter..."

"Humph!"

Mei Terumi snorted softly. Seeing young people getting married, she wanted to tie the man next to her to the wedding. Although they looked like young girls, they were all 30 years old and should be entering the next stage of their lives.

Kisame ignored the Mizukage's subtle actions. He was still somewhat worried about the development of the Kara organization. After responding, he looked up and asked:

"Lord Xiu, is it really okay for a large number of ordinary people to start mastering the power of chakra?"

"Power breeds ambition..."

“It’s not easy to transform someone into someone who wields great power. It’s fine if an ordinary person can use chakra.”

"If unrest really occurs, the employment rate of ninjas can increase, which I think is a good thing."

Furukawa Osamu calmly gave his answer; he didn't care about the popularization of chakra power and was too lazy to dictate the world's direction.

As long as no large-scale war breaks out, the Kara organization can do whatever it wants. It would be best to further advance scientific ninja tools, so that Kirigakure can avoid some detours.

"I understand, Lord Xiu!"

Like most ninjas, Kisame did not want ordinary people to possess the power of chakra. No one could remember how much hatred had arisen among ninjas in the past.

The reason why some ordinary people decide to accept reform is largely due to hatred, coupled with some ambitious individuals, which has led to the rapid expansion of the Shell organization's peripheral members.

"The lab has already begun replicating the inorganic material modification that Nagato used on his body."

"We'll be able to follow up soon and leak this information to some Chunin. Your Cipher Department will continue to be responsible for protecting the laboratory."

"Someone might sneak in. After all, even the Shell organization would spend a lot of money on the modification technology. We need to be extra vigilant during this period."

"Yes!"

Furukawa Osamu nodded slightly, and after watching his loyal subordinate leave, he couldn't help but hug the wriggling Terumi Mei tightly.

We're both 30 years old...

"Isn't it said that they can live for hundreds of years? 30 years old should be considered a minor."

"Xiu, how about we have a wedding? I want to get married, I want to have your child..."

Mei Terumi, nestled in his arms, tilted her head back and looked at Osamu Furukawa with an expectant expression. She never used any protection, yet her belly remained flat all these years.

"It's a matter of life form. Even with a body like Tsunade's that has been modified, it's difficult for life to reproduce."

"I do not believe!"

Mei Terumi grumbled irritably, then hugged Osamu Furukawa tighter. She really wanted to get married, and at that moment she wished she could merge into his body.

"I'll hold on a few more times tonight!"

Furukawa Osamu shook his head helplessly. He hadn't wasted the four years. The modification of the Ten-Tails was complete, and the chakra of the nine tailed beasts had been fully digested. Now he was just waiting for the mature Otsutsuki to appear.

By cultivating a perfect "sapling," Osamu Furukawa can "collect" "spiritual roots," thereby breaking free from the limitations of energy types and drawing power from the planet to further evolve.

-

On another continent, the growing Shell organization has recently received funding from a new group of businessmen.

For many years, the merchants led by the ninja clan have exploited many ordinary people and merchants. They lacked the power to resist and could only swallow their anger.

Now that the Kara organization has given businessmen renewed hope, and that ordinary people can also wield extraordinary power, it's time to fight back. The ninjas can no longer continue to dominate their market!

In the towering glass-walled building, Kakuzu, dressed in a smart black suit, saw off the last group of donors. As the chief financial officer, he was also responsible for negotiation and "sales".

Ordinary businessmen are quite wealthy too; the Shell organization's current "robbery" methods are much faster than before...

When Kakuzu returned to his office, he began counting the banknotes in his briefcase again and again, finally revealing a satisfied expression. When he heard a knock on the door, he responded without looking up:

"The door wasn't locked. I told you not to disturb me while I'm counting the funds!"

Orochimaru, dressed in a loose white kimono and appearing somewhat feminine, spoke in a deep voice, his snake-like eyes fixed on his companion:

"What? Don't you want to witness our greatest achievement tonight? This is a momentous occasion for divine magic to reappear in the world."

"Divine magic? Nobody's ever seen it, how can we judge whether it's successful or not? Why not just continue with the modification business? See all this money? That means it's a success!"

Kakuzu's green eyes were filled with banknotes. He felt extremely satisfied with the days when people would bring him money every day. This was the true ideal life.

“We have succeeded, and the steam toad cultured using cells from Mount Myoboku is proof of that.”

"The technology for creating artificial humans has been mastered. If you perform well, that person might find you an even more perfect heart."

As soon as Orochimaru finished speaking, Kakuzu finally raised his head again, thought about it carefully for a moment, and finally gave a positive answer:

"The heart? It seems it really is necessary to go back."

...

Late at night, in a brightly lit underground laboratory, a hint of tension appeared on the face of Santu Amado, who was constantly checking the equipment.

This time, it wasn't just a test of cloning technology; it also involved specific eye techniques of the Rinnegan. The unknown variables caused him to lose his usual composure.

In contrast, Orochimaru remained remarkably calm. After checking the time and finding there were still about 10 minutes left, he immediately said with a relaxed expression:

"Are you nervous because you're witnessing a divine technique? Or are you worried that Isshiki Otsutsuki might cause trouble?"

"Naruto shouldn't have been completely devoured yet. Since Jiraiya is involved, he won't cause any trouble at this time."

Amado looked at the two bodies on the experimental table below, forced a smile, and responded briefly with trepidation:

“I have no control over things like pulling out a soul and then resurrecting it.”

"In theory, clones also have their own consciousness. Now that the two sides have exchanged bodies, no one knows what will happen."

"Whether it will affect the divine magic in that body, we have no way of knowing, but Jiraiya is indeed the one with the best chance of activating the power of divine magic, so we can only wish him good luck."

With wrinkles appearing on his face and looking much older, Jiraiya turned to look at the clone that resembled him. When he learned that the clone had also gained consciousness, his feelings were extremely complicated.

Orochimaru told him that their genes were very similar, which gave Jiraiya the illusion that he was being "strangled"...

Time flew by as he drifted off into thought, and soon a hoarse voice echoed in the room as Black Zetsu manipulated a gigantic clone to appear:

"Unorthodox methods cannot guarantee your life; they are only theoretically possible."

"Although I also want to witness the so-called divine magic, you still have time to back out."

"No, I have sensed the approach of war. We must reclaim our power no matter what! Let's make our move!"

Black Zetsu looked up and noticed Amado giving a thumbs-up. He immediately used the Human Path ability of the Rinnegan, waving his hands to pull out the two souls.

The Hell Path's power successfully summoned Yama, the King of Hell, to devour the two bodies and their souls. A chewing sound emanated from the laboratory. Amado frowned upon hearing it and subconsciously muttered:

"What a terrible sound!"

Orochimaru ignored them and instead focused intently on the two bodies that had been regurgitated, his clenched fists betraying his anxiety.

Although he firmly believed that Jiraiya's soul was special, the cost of this experiment was too high, and every divine technique was extremely precious. At this moment, he could only hope that everything would go smoothly.

On the ground, a young body somewhat similar to Jiraiya twitched its fingers, and then its life force returned. Black Zetsu looked thoughtful upon seeing this.

The "young man," who had propped himself up, looked bewildered and kept muttering to himself:

"Who am I? Am I a sage? The Toad Sage? Am I...Jiraiya?!"

"No, I can no longer use that name, I am... Guoxin Jushi..."

"Well!!"

Jiraiya suddenly clutched his head in pain, and in that instant, he saw many images.

Amado and Orochimaru rushed to the vicinity of the experimental table below, where Jiraiya was still covering his head and muttering to himself:

"It turns out there's more than one path to the future..."

“After some ‘points of disagreement’ emerged, many things that should have happened were eliminated.”

"So this is the struggle between 'destiny'? I see. This time it's finally my turn to take control of my destiny!"

Orochimaru stared blankly at his old friend, while Amado's face lit up with surprise, and he whispered a reminder:

"We succeeded! The ninjutsu was a success! The biotechnology was also a success! And the divine technique was successfully activated!"

"That is the divine art called 'Ten Directions'. With guidance for the future, ordinary people can finally take control of their own destiny!"

Chapter 302 The Resurrected's Dilemma...

At the end of March, the Shell organization experienced another explosive growth, with not only businessmen providing funding but also some rulers beginning to secretly support it.

The major ninja villages also sensed something was wrong, and missions to eliminate Kara members began to fail frequently, as if the other side had some kind of premonition.

No ninja thought of the "prophecy," so many ninja clans simply launched a "mob hunt" operation, and the Kara organization became famous overnight, becoming a mysterious organization that many ordinary people longed for!

"Spiritual communication!"

A giant steam toad appeared out of nowhere in front of the towering building. Jiraiya no longer used the power of Mount Myōboku, and the former toad sage became Kashin Koji.

The toad's forelimbs were covered in armor, and it had two somewhat rough exhaust pipes on its back. The toad opened its large mouth, and Jiraiya, wearing a mask, jumped in, then turned to Kakuzu and said:

"This time it was an encirclement and suppression by the Iwagakure ninja; those merchants were too impatient."

“Even a modified ordinary person wouldn’t be a match for an elite ninja. You’d better make that clear to those investors.”

"You just focus on the rescue; how to operate the shell company is my business!"

"The more losses the better. Your actions will incur extra charges, and you can make a fortune from the repair work when you come back. Hurry up and come back quickly, a new order has come in."

Kakuzu, having taken off his suit jacket, tossed the order in his hand. Jiraiya sighed helplessly; modifying his body and the toads had not only depleted his savings but also left him with a large debt.

He wouldn't just run away; he'd rather work to pay off his debts if it would help him regain his strength.

More importantly, he has not yet fully mastered the "Ten Directions" divine technique, and he needs to further study how to decide on the future.

Thinking about his current abilities, Jiraiya couldn't help but recall the Great Toad Sage's prophecy. Now, he seemed to truly deserve the title of "Guide"!

"boom!!"

The steam toad vanished in a puff of white smoke, and Kakuzu hummed a tune contentedly as he returned to the building. He didn't have to lift a finger; he just collected the money. This kind of life was both dull and enjoyable.

...

After completing the transaction, Black Zetsu did not slip away quietly as usual, but stayed in the laboratory to continue discussing matters related to the transplantation of divine magic.

After half a month of observation, Jiraiya performed better than expected, which put Black Zetsu at ease. Madara's resurrection could not be delayed any longer.

In a laboratory filled with numerous complex instruments, Orochimaru overheard Amado and Black Zetsu's conversation and couldn't help but frown as he responded in a deep voice:

"'Ten Directions' succeeded, but that 'omnipotent' divine technique is still too dangerous."

"Otsutsuki Isshiki only tells us that it is the power of a god, but the name gives me a bad feeling."

"Have you ever considered that the experimental subjects might turn around and use divine magic against us?"

Amado nodded, then a fanatical look appeared on his face as he responded excitedly:

"It is precisely because of the name of this divine spell that I want to extract it!"

“Ordinary people need this power, and ninjas shouldn’t be able to control us at will. If we can change this mindset, this technique will be of great help.”

Black Zetsu, sensing Orochimaru's hesitation, spoke slowly and deliberately in a hoarse voice:

“If things go wrong, we can kill the test subject! I suggest we prepare a limiter beforehand, like Jiraiya’s body, to restrict the power of chakra.”

"It seems you really only need a body."

Orochimaru gave Black Zetsu a deep look. He hadn't expected the other to be so easy to talk to, but thinking about the cells he had researched over the past few years, he couldn't help but ask again out of curiosity:

"Whose cells do those belong? How can they inhibit the erosion of interstitial cells?"

"My current body is still using the modified version by Furukawa, and I still haven't mastered how to clear consciousness from the cells."