Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"I need some clothes, and I also want to go see my sister; I can sense her."

After adding a sentence, Dimon began to ask for clothes. This child was clearly not a tool for completing tasks. After awakening, he instinctively became close to Ada.

Watching the children skip and jump away from the laboratory below, Momoshiki Otsutsuki's expression grew increasingly solemn.

Just as Yishi said, the cells, genes, and divine arts extracted from that god are all problematic. How can ordinary humans adapt to that power and not be corrupted?

Even with the addition of some external forces, its performance shouldn't be this stable.

Momoshiki glanced at Amado beside him without making a sound. The other party was obviously hiding something. He didn't say the conditions for activating the divine magic, but only reviewed the simple basic functions.

Orochimaru didn't go up to Momoshiki to introduce the "product features." He was still silently observing Ada and Dimon's reactions. The childlike Dimon seemed to really like this older sister.

"You summoned me here just to replenish that Otsutsuki's ninjutsu?"

Kakuzu glared and complained, his role being nothing more than a "power bank." Orochimaru's eyes flashed with a strange light at his companion's complaint, and after a couple of low laughs, he offered a simple explanation:

"That Otsutsuki needs ninjutsu; you just need to complete the mission according to his requirements."

"Don't worry, there will be no danger. As long as you don't provoke them, the Otsutsuki won't pay any attention to us weak humans."

Kakuzu had recently optimized his five hearts, but he still hadn't found a chance to use them at full power. If he could defeat the Otsutsuki, he really wanted to use all five elemental ninjutsu to blast that white-faced alien to smithereens...

When Ada was introduced to Momoshiki by Amado, the latter nodded slightly. After the girl left, he casually asked her a question:

"Are these all the divine spells you have?"

"The users of the divine art 'Ten Directions' have already begun to act after seeing the vision of your future."

"As for the more mysterious 'omnipotent' divine technique, we can no longer control it. Madara Uchiha used that artificial human body to complete his resurrection. Whether the divine technique has mutated is only known to him."

"I see. It seems that this planet is a gift from the Otsutsuki god to us, his descendants."

A smile appeared on Momoshiki's face as he decisively changed the subject. That god was problematic, and this ordinary person in front of him who couldn't control chakra power was no simpleton either. He didn't believe in the idea of ​​fighting for the interests of inferior beings.

Kinshiki Otsutsuki tried to step forward to remind him, but Momoshiki waved his hand, adopting the demeanor of a Kara leader, and said softly:

"I'm very satisfied; this is exactly the power I need!"

Chapter 310 The World's "Turning Point" (Chapter without a main character)

On June 10th, Konoha 67, the capital of the Land of Water welcomed the first day of the Joint Chunin Exams. Despite the Otsutsuki invasion, the atmosphere remained intense.

Watching ninja battles is an essential part of arriving in the Land of Water!

Opportunities for the ninjas of the five great nations to make an appearance are rare, which is why ticket prices skyrocketed after Sasuke Uchiha participated in the Death Tournament, including the "brand" effect.

For the audience, there's no need to consider Otsutsuki, the Ten-Tails, or the Divine Tree. Although Osamu Furukawa didn't personally rule this land, everyone knows about the relationship between the Fifth Mizukage and this powerful figure.

This place is the safest in the ninja world. Even if something really happens, it can only be blamed on "bad luck." People die in the capital every day, and the people of the Land of Water won't care if a few more die.

Unlike the previous joint Chunin Exams held by Konoha, Kumogakure, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure, no Daimyo visited this time.

The main reason why daimyo don't come to the Land of Water is that the system in this land has been completely changed. Daimyo have become a thing of the past. As early as two years ago, daimyo and nobles withdrew from the stage of history.

What terrified the daimyo of other countries even more was that the daimyo and nobles of the Land of Water were completely wiped out, leaving virtually none alive. The bloody massacre instilled a deep fear in the ruling classes of various countries.

Ninjas are extremely adept at killing ordinary people, especially the Hidden Mist Ninjas, whose assassination skills are legendary!

As Konoha ninjas began to shed their purely ninja identity, the ruling classes of many small countries preferred to issue commissions to the Land of Water. As long as the money was right, the Hidden Mist ninjas could always complete the missions excellently.

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At 10 a.m., the fog in the circular arena dissipated, and below the stands, sparks erupted from time to time, and dazzling clashes of ninjutsu caused many spectators to shout wildly.

The nobles from some small countries were quite reserved in the front row, but the whispers among themselves caused the figures above to have different expressions.

"They are ninjas from the Five Great Nations, completely different from those rogue ninjas and wandering ninjas."

"After all, it has ruled the ninja world for many years, this is the foundation of a great ninja village."

"The Cloud Village ninja currently on the field is that Jinchuriki's disciple, named Omoi, right? I didn't expect Cloud Village to abandon its previous policy..."

"Even the Night Moon Clan has no choice; prestigious families have to find other ways out at this time..."

Although the Yotsuki clan has never produced a Raikage, they did provide land when the First Raikage established the village.

Such prestigious families are considered one of their own by daimyo and nobles. In the past, Kumogakure was controlled by the ninja clan to which the First Raikage belonged. The Second Raikage was not a member of a ninja clan, but a coup occurred.

The Third and Fourth Raikage were father and son, and the previous Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer Bee, and A belonged to the same clan.

Now that Darui has succeeded to the position, and the foreign bloodline has once again become the Raikage, the daimyo and nobles who know the inside story are not optimistic about the future of Kumogakure.

Fortunately, Omoi and Karui performed well, which saved face for the current Raikage. This made Darui, who was covering his face with the Raikage's hat, secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Seeing the Cloud Village ninja's performance, Minato couldn't help but recall his former teammate, Shige, who was a transfer student from the Land of Lightning and a good friend he had made during his time at the Ninja Academy.

Years ago, Konoha and Kumogakure almost reached an alliance agreement, but the Second Hokage died and a coup occurred in Kumogakure, causing relations between the two sides to deteriorate rapidly. Only now has the situation improved.

“Some of them resemble the Konoha-style swordsmanship. Omoi performed quite well. It seems Killer Bee is very dedicated to his disciples.”

"Back then, Konoha and Kumogakure were still exchanging ideas, but the ninja world has changed drastically. We should strengthen our cooperation in the future."

Minato smiled and praised the performance of the Cloud Village ninja. Darui was secretly grateful when he heard the Hokage's words. He did need more support; relying on A and Killer Bee alone was not enough.

"Many sword techniques were passed down from that time. Killer Bee's swordsmanship is too demanding, so their performance was beyond my expectations."

"I also hope for more exchanges and cooperation, but the situation in the village is complicated. The ninja clans, nobles, and daimyo all have their own demands."

"In the end, I, the Raikage, am still no match for my predecessor..."

The daimyo secretly supports the opponents, who in turn have intricate connections with the ninja clan. Darui gets a headache just thinking about this situation.

Huang Tu understood the unspoken message. As the Fourth Tsuchikage, he couldn't speak out. Although the Daimyo of the Land of Earth hadn't explicitly stated his opinion, he was actually against the co-rule of ninja and the Daimyo.

However, with examples like the Land of Water appearing, the Daimyo of the Land of Earth was too frightened to utter a word, and could only secretly support the Kara organization in opposing the ninjas, fearing that one day the Iwagakure ninjas would follow the example of Kirigakure...

Iwagakure needed funds, and the Daimyo of the Land of Earth needed to maintain his rule, so the two sides made do with this arrangement. Any reforms simply couldn't be implemented in the Land of Earth.

Seeing Huang Tu sitting upright and proper, Mei Terumi, resting her chin on her hand, gave him a sidelong glance and made a teasing remark:

"The Iwagakure ninjas have been performing poorly in individual competitions. Apart from Deidara, you all seem to have regressed in recent years."

"It seems that the development of the Lava Release bloodline limit has also encountered a bottleneck. How about we cooperate?"

"The Hidden Mist Village supports bloodline ninjas, and our ninja clans are willing to form marriage alliances. Perhaps this will allow you to regain the Dust Release ninja."

Upon hearing "Dust Release," Huang Tu was immediately intrigued. Onoki's greatest regret was that he was unable to pass on his ninjutsu. Without Dust Release, Iwagakure would be incomplete.

Thinking of his father's daily sighs over Dust Escape, Huang Tu wanted to agree, but the attitude of the Daimyo of the Land of Earth quickly came to mind. In the end, he sighed inwardly and replied helplessly:

"The financial issue is the first problem to be solved. Cooperation can only be postponed for a few more years, since Iwagakure needs the support of the Daimyo."

"Boring! We've discussed this so many times over the years, and only the Land of Fire and Konoha have made any changes."

Mei Terumi glanced at the yellow earth and complained again, then, thinking about the development of the Kara organization, added two more sentences:

"The Land of Wind is poor in resources and its environment is also quite bad, while the Land of Earth is in a much better situation."

"The development of the Shell organization won't be supported by your daimyo, will it? Even cults are starting to spread on the border between you and the Land of Snow."

"Cough...cough..."

Huang Tu could only cough awkwardly twice. Some things couldn't be said outright. Maintaining the old order was a collective decision of Iwagakure. The lives of Jonin were already much better than before, and everyone was too lazy to make any changes.

Gaara is not yet an adult, and has been the Sixth Kazekage for less than half a month. At this moment, he can only blink and listen quietly to his senior's conversation.

Thinking that her sister might come to live in the Land of Water in a few years, she suddenly felt that this was not bad. The elders still controlled the various tribes, and Temari could not always take care of him. She should also have her own life.

Seeing this, Minato couldn't say whether Hwangto's decision was right or wrong. The existing system had been in place for decades, with complex vested interests involved, and changing it wouldn't be easy.

Even the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, while outwardly accepting co-governance, was secretly seeking other powers. The ninja clans were hedging their bets for survival, and as the Hokage, he could only turn a blind eye.

"The ninja world seems to have reached a 'turning point.' In the face of this new era, every decision we make will have a significant impact on the future."

"I'm not worried about those Otsutsuki, after all, they're beyond our control."

"How will ninja villages survive, and what role will ninjas play in the future...?"

"Hokage, let's leave these issues to the next generation! Every generation has its own responsibilities."

Huang Tu responded somewhat awkwardly, not minding that Shui Men had been interrupted, and simply shook his head slightly with a smile.

Even though there was no war, conflicts still arose. Minato began to understand the Third Hokage's feelings back then and also envied the choices made by the Fourth Hokage.

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Most people have no way of knowing about the communication between the Kage. In the eyes of most ninjas, the past eight years have been the most peaceful era in the ninja world!

As for the recent conflicts with ordinary people, the ninjas didn't take them to heart. Compared to the Ninja World War, the current killings were just a way to pass the time.

In the afternoon, the individual competition had reached the finals. Sarutobi Konohamaru was panting heavily on a wooden chair in the waiting room. He was covered in injuries, but seeing the worried looks in his teammates' eyes, he immediately forced a smile.

"Don't worry! I'll definitely win!"

"Konohamaru... you shouldn't push yourself too hard. If you take any more of the secret medicine, your body will be overtaxed..."

Kazamatsuri Moegi offered quiet words of encouragement, while Ise Udon, standing nearby, hesitated before finally clenching her fist in support of her companion.

"You can do it, Konohamaru!"

The boy with round-framed brown glasses cheered with admiration in his eyes; his companion's ability to fight this far had completely exceeded his expectations.

As Konohamaru prepared to make his appearance, in the Jonin's room next door, Ebisu, pushing up his sunglasses, sighed with his head down. He was Konohamaru's team leader, and he didn't actually approve of him participating in such an exam.

Asma, who was leaning against the wall with a cigarette in his mouth, chuckled. Although the conflict between him and his elder brother had not been resolved, he still greatly admired his nephew.

"What's wrong? Even the worst of your outstanding subordinates can get second place. As their instructor, you should be happy!"

"When we get back, the Hokage will give us a reward. I'm so envious. Back then, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino didn't get to do this much."

Ebisu scratched his head, recalling his years of teaching, and responded with some shame:

"I have never approved of Konohamaru undergoing too much ninja training. In this new era, there will only be fewer and fewer pure mission ninjas, and they may eventually disappear completely."

"Konohamaru has been working very hard, and even now, he hasn't given up on finding Naruto."

"I...I can't be as persistent as him. Over the years, I've even lost my initial passion for the way of the ninja..."

On the other side, Killer Bee, wearing headphones and shaking his head, suddenly moved closer to the two of them and responded in a strange, unpleasant tone:

"The harder the boy works, the more likely he is to win. Omoi may not have the most talent, but no one works harder than him!"

"These are the Cloud Village ninjas of the new era, proficient in both swordsmanship and taijutsu!"

Killer Bee's gesturing and flailing body left Asuma speechless. This pseudo-Jinchūriki, who could still transform into a tailed beast, could be considered a top-tier fighter in the ninja world, but he had some issues with his mind and personality.

"Haha! Konohamaru put in 200% effort!"

Asma gave an awkward laugh and cheered on his nephew, but Killer Bee didn't take it seriously and continued shaking his head and twisting his body, while also giving an irrefutable reason:

"Omoi is 15! He has more time to work hard!"

"..."

Ebisu facepalmed upon hearing this; Killer Bee in front of him could no longer be considered a ninja.

According to him, this Jinchūriki has held several concerts in recent years. Although he loses money every time, Killer Bee still enjoys it and insists on rapping every day.

Meanwhile, the battle in the arena continued. After taking the secret medicine, Konohamaru's brain chakra points were broken, and his speed and strength were enhanced across the board.

"Don't underestimate the ninjas of Konoha!"

After being cleaved away by a single slash, Konohamaru once again used Shadow Clone Technique, and the three of them attacked together, while simultaneously summoning shuriken from their wrists and throwing them with great force.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!"

"Clang clang clang..."

Faced with a dense barrage of shuriken attacks, Omoi could only parry with his sword, sparks flying as annoyance appeared on his dark face.

"Damn it! How could I lose to such a false power!"

Despite being older, Omoi remained calm in the face of Konohamaru's close-range attacks. Although his speed and strength advantages had been neutralized by his opponent's secret medicine, as long as he could withstand the first few rounds of attacks, victory would still be his.

With perfect coordination with his two shadow clones, Konohamaru relentlessly launched attacks, wielding kunai in both hands. In the contest of taijutsu, the boy held his own, drawing gasps of amazement from the audience.

"Fire Escape·Ashes Burning!"

"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet!"

Konohamaru's chest swelled as he used a shadow clone to fling himself into the air. With the help of the secret medicine, a violent fire jutsu erupted amidst the huge cloud of smoke and dust as the shadow clone "ignited".

"boom!"

A loud bang caused the audience to gasp again. Omoi, with burns on his body, fled somewhat disheveled from the range of the fire jutsu. Seeing the boy's shadow clone attacking again, he shouted angrily: