Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"He inherited all the ideas of the previous Hokage, but he insisted on his own ninja way. Underestimating Minato Namikaze will come at a price."

Although Orochimaru, whose will was twisted by divine magic, was still pursuing the truth, Madara Uchiha became someone he respected. His attempt to seize the Rinnegan back then was now seen as "an effort to revive Lord Madara."

After carefully examining Amado beside him, Orochimaru revealed a playful smile. He was now certain that the person before him was related to "god":

“Since Madara Uchiha needs my help, I am willing to return to Konoha. It just so happens that my old friend Danzo also sent word that the operation to purge the Senju clan will yield more test subjects.”

"The mixed bloodline power might be able to be purified to extract the truly powerful power of the Senju clan, which would also be of great help to our androids."

"Without high-quality chakra, the flaws of divine arts are too great. After all, my former disciple is unfathomable. It is destined to be an extremely difficult thing to destroy the divine tree from his hands."

Amado didn't respond immediately. After exhaling a few puffs of smoke, he adjusted his glasses and said in a deep voice:

"The chakra of the Ten-Tails is crucial. We should first transform the Gedo Mazo into the Ten-Tails to serve as energy. The chakra of the other tailed beasts should not be enough to support the Ten-Tails' transformation into the God Tree."

"Even with the power of divine magic, he couldn't seal the Ten-Tails."

"Cuck!"

A modified blue-striped toad suddenly hopped in front of the two, then spat out a scroll from which Jiraiya's weak voice came:

"I escaped from Tsunade using the steam toad, but Furukawa Osamu did not show up."

“Once the Divine Tree returns here, the world will face destruction. That day is not far away. We must act early and lock onto the alternate dimension.”

“Mei Terumi and Tsunade both have Osamu Furukawa’s chakra within them. Let Ada check on Konan’s condition so we can use the remaining chakra to complete the jump.”

"I will return to Konoha. Perhaps there is still some chakra left behind by Osamu Furukawa in the village. Orochimaru, this time we must go all out."

No one could perceive the changes brought about by "omnipotence." Even the future that Jiraiya saw through "Ten Directions" was affected by divine magic. The power of "god" had spread silently.

Jiraiya did not mention that Madara Uchiha might trigger the Sage of Six Paths.

In his view, the First Hokage, who longed for "love," did not have much ambition, nor did he advocate "a unified ninja world" like the Senju clan.

The appearance of the Sage of Six Paths might better help them destroy the Divine Tree in the hands of Osamu Furukawa. This is the best way to gather all the power of the ninja world to make the operation successful, and it is also the instruction given by "Ten Directions".

"I understand. Observing the transformation of the Outer Path Statue will also be of great help to our experiments."

Orochimaru responded in a deep voice that he was not lying; he was indeed very interested in the Outer Path Mazo. The aliens' technology might bring him one step closer to the truth.

...

The "omnipotent" divine technique swept across the entire planet, and apart from humans like Osamu Furukawa who possessed special spiritual bodies and the Ten-Tails' chakra, only the Otsutsuki remained unaffected.

Black Zetsu, as a split will of Kaguya Otsutsuki, experienced a brief period of confusion when the divine magic struck. After more than a day, it quickly regained its senses!

Simply restoring its original consciousness didn't help much; Black Zetsu wasn't a powerhouse like Furukawa Osamu, and it helplessly discovered that the Gedo Mazo had already been summoned away by Uchiha Madara...

What frustrated Black Zetsu even more was that the ancient White Zetsu, who had long since discovered its betrayal, were surrounded by divine magic, and in the underground space, the inferior White Zetsu were laughing and mocking it:

"Lord Madara discovered your betrayal long ago!"

"This guy thinks he's a great actor..."

"Can we eat it? The black one might taste better!"

As the White Zetsu impaled his black rods on the ground, the Black Zetsu regained his composure, his panic gradually subsiding. He surveyed the numerous White Zetsu and calmly spoke in a hoarse voice:

"Is this the power of divine magic? It's incredible."

Black Zetsu, who only wanted to revive his mother, thought carefully and realized he still had a chance. If the Gedo Mazo could be transformed into the Ten-Tails, and then the Ten-Tails into the Divine Tree, and Madara Uchiha could forcibly absorb it, Kaguya could still be revived.

The only thing that frustrated Black Zetsu was that it underestimated the power of divine arts. The cells of "god" could also distort Madara Uchiha's mind, which added many variables to its plans.

Fortunately, Kaguya had eaten the Chakra Fruit and was immortal. Black Zetsu believed that his mother could control that power, since it was only a part of the cells of a "god".

"You don't know yet, do you? The Sage of Six Paths and Isshiki Otsutsuki both talked about Kaguya. Lord Madara has long suspected you."

"When Madara, as the First Hokage, killed Hashirama Senju at the Valley of the End, you might have been involved!"

"After Tobirama Senju's death, he orchestrated events that led to Osamu Furukawa's pursuit of Madara in his earlier years, all because of your instigation!"

"?"

The face that Black Zetsu, which had transformed into a mass of black liquid, showed a look of confusion. The power of the divine technique was too abstract, and it did not expect that Uchiha Madara would actually let himself go!

Black Zetsu initially thought that doing so would be pointless, but then he suddenly remembered that Madara Uchiha becoming the First Hokage might actually unite the ninja world, after all, Hashirama Senju had accomplished just that...

The ancient White Zetsu, seeing Black Zetsu remain silent, became even happier, and proudly boasted to its companion with its hands on its hips:

"Once Lord Madara masters the power of the Ten-Tails, the true Eye of the Moon Plan will begin, all karmic ties will be severed, everyone will understand each other, and we will live in a beautiful world!"

"The Eye of the Moon Plan will not be used to absorb chakra. Lord Madara will use genjutsu to erase hatred! This is what he and Lord Hashirama have always wanted in their lives."

Black Zetsu couldn't hold back any longer. It didn't believe that Madara Uchiha would be so kind. These White Zetsu were all out of their minds; the divine technique had completely twisted their thinking.

"You idiots! To use Infinite Tsukuyomi, you need an enormous amount of high-quality chakra!"

"Even the Ten-Tails couldn't be transformed by the Divine Tree, so how could Lord Madara possibly carry out that Eye of the Moon plan?"

"Let me go! Your perception has been clouded by divine magic! Lord Madara is in danger..."

Black Zetsu's acting was quite good; some inferior White Zetsu believed him upon hearing this. However, the Ancient White Zetsu scoffed, a resolute expression appearing on half of his face, and loudly rebuked:

"Don't try to deceive Lord Madara! The Ten-Tails can also absorb chakra. For the true Eye of the Moon Plan, someone will volunteer to make a contribution!"

"The Tailed Beasts haven't disappeared; they're still in the hands of Osamu Furukawa. This might also be a conspiracy by the Senju clan. Tobirama Senju's will has been hindering the ninja world all along."

"You won't be leaving here and interfering with Lord Madara. We'll keep an eye on you!"

The inferior White Zetsu also realized that after their minds were completely changed by the divine magic, they were incredibly loyal. In the past, they watched Madara's antics, but now they only wanted to watch the Black Zetsu, this clown.

"The boss is right! Let's eat it!"

"Black may not look appetizing, but it might actually taste delicious..."

"Trust Lord Madara! Trust the true Eye of the Moon Plan!"

Hearing the rants of the inferior White Zetsu, Black Zetsu nearly exploded with rage.

The divine magic was still too "destructive" to these humanoid creatures, especially to these White Zetsu with mental problems, completely overturning their previous understanding.

Black Zetsu, worn down by the White Zetsu's antics, stopped arguing. Although the plan had taken a major wrong turn, it was indeed one step closer to its mother's resurrection, and it still believed it could succeed.

"Once Mother returns, we must reclaim all the chakra on this planet!"

-

At the end of June, more than a week had passed since the return of the First Hokage, Madara Uchiha, and the "Great Purge" in Konoha was still ongoing, with many ninjas with the bloodline of the Senju clan being implicated.

In order to fully integrate into the village, the Senju clan dispersed their bloodline. After many years of development, most ninjas with Senju blood did not show outstanding talent.

In this era of change, these ninjas with the bloodline of the Senju clan still serve in ninja academies. Their strength is insufficient to support them as mission ninjas, and education is more in line with their role.

Above the Hokage Rock, Madara Uchiha, seated cross-legged atop the statue of Hashirama Senju, overlooks the entire village just as he did back then.

Although the neat, uniform streets and towering apartments made him feel awkward, the thought of being the First Hokage these past few days still brought a slight smile to Madara Uchiha's lips.

Although the statue depicts Hashirama Senju, everyone sees Madara Uchiha's cold and stern face.

"Hashirama, is this the scene you witnessed back then?"

"The one country, one village system will ultimately depend on me to perfect it. The Infinite Tsukuyomi will help us achieve true peace, and at that time, there will only be 'one country, one village'."

"I will fulfill our shared dream..."

Perhaps influenced by divine magic, or perhaps because the cells of "god" were eroding his body, Madara Uchiha became increasingly fond of reminiscing.

He not only engages in "Hashirama Time" every day, but also yearns more and more for the dream the two of them shared back then.

"First Hokage, the Anbu has completed the roundup of the remaining members of the Senju clan."

"Through the intelligence department's review, we can confirm that Tobirama Senju's will has dissipated, and the forbidden techniques he left behind have been recounted. Once the Book of Seals is perfected, it will be strictly guarded."

With a white bandage wrapped around his right eye, Danzo squinted his left eye and bowed his head to report. Ensuring the village's correct transmission of the Will of Fire was his mission. Over the years, he had been suppressed by several generations of Hokage. Now, dawn had broken!

"How is Uchiha Shisui?"

"The current head of the medical department, Shizune, is Tsunade's informant and is currently under surveillance. Nohara Rin is in charge of Shisui's physical treatment."

"The medical team has held several consultations these past few days but has been unable to provide a definitive diagnosis. Zhi Shui may have suffered a mental shock."

Upon hearing Danzo's report, a strange look appeared in Madara Uchiha's eyes. In his memory, Rin Nohara was already dead.

Even after he was resurrected and learned the truth, he still felt awkward hearing that name again.

"Haven't recovered yet? It seems we can't test the younger generation's strength for the time being."

"How are the preparations going on with the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path?"

Madara Uchiha was somewhat disappointed. Shisui's genjutsu was very effective, but as the First Hokage, he couldn't gouge out his eyes and ruin his persona. He also didn't know what the consequences would be if he did something that went against his own beliefs.

"The progress is going very smoothly. The remaining tailed beast chakra in the amber bottle has been sealed up to the Five-Tails."

"First Hokage, please rest assured. The Fifth Hokage and his wife will personally lead the sealing team to complete this task. They will be able to seal all the chakra of the tailed beasts by the end of the month at the latest."

Danzo lowered his head and responded crisply. Madara Uchiha nodded slightly. He was worried that Osamu Furukawa might tamper with the chakra, so he simply let the Hokage do the job.

Although progress has been slow, it's safer. So far, it seems there's no problem with the tailed beasts' chakra...

"Very good! Do a good job of accepting the shell organization."

"Once the Fifth Hokage completes the sealing, we will immediately begin our operation. The threat posed by the Divine Tree must be eliminated as soon as possible!"

"I understand, First Hokage!"

Danzo responded in a deep voice, then bowed slightly and took his leave. When he arrived at the foot of Shadow Rock, he subconsciously looked up at the five portraits above.

After staring at Madara Uchiha's portrait for a long time, Danzo suddenly felt a surge of disgust for no apparent reason.

Why do I feel this way?

"Something just feels off... Is it because Madara-sama obtained the Rinnegan after his resurrection?"

Chapter 316 Konoha is riddled with "traitors"... (Chapter without main character)

In early July of Konoha Year 67, the turmoil caused by the sudden return of the First Hokage, Uchiha Madara, gradually subsided in Konoha Village. Although divine techniques changed perceptions, they could not change humanity's desire for wealth.

The ninja world has long since entered a new era, and ninjas no longer want to return to the old way of life where they relied on commissioned missions to earn a living.

The First Hokage was indeed great, but for ordinary ninjas, the resurrected Madara Uchiha was just a "mascot," and the struggle between the Uchiha and Senju had nothing to do with them.

In recent years, fewer and fewer ninjas have been advocating their own ninja way. Being a ninja is now just a high-end profession. Those who can really make big money are those who specialize in chakra application.

Madara Uchiha also realized the current problem. This was no longer an era where he could rally a large number of supporters to his cause. The ninja clans were cooperating on the surface, but secretly they were slacking off.

The Hokage's power comes more from the distribution of mutated herbs. While great power is indeed admired, the ninja clan values ​​interests more. Currently, anyone who obstructs trade is everyone's enemy!

Similar to what Madara Uchiha observed during his recent travels through the ninja world, ninjas who control production and wield more power have undergone a transformation.

The ninjas are attempting to use the power of chakra to monopolize the entire world, and no one can stop this process. Anyone who wants to change this situation will have to become an enemy of the ninjas.

-

Inside the Hokage Building, the summoned Jonin team members sat in their seats, holding a routine meeting every year in early July.

While the Fifth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, was still listening to the first-half summaries from various departments, Madara Uchiha, sitting on the sofa to the right, was already getting impatient.

The Uchiha clan meeting I attended recently was similar; the discussion focused more on income, clan needs, and bloodline reproduction, with other matters taking a backseat.

Madara Uchiha thought the Konoha Village meeting in the first half of the year would be different, but the whole process was even more verbose than the Uchiha Clan meeting. Madara Uchiha wanted to interrupt several times, but due to his character, he could only listen with his eyes closed.

"The medical department's revenue increased by 10% year-on-year, but the growth rate has slowed down. The development of innovative drugs still depends more on Lady Tsunade."

"The medical field outside the ninja world is also developing rapidly. If we want to maintain our current leading position, we still need to increase the number of medical ninjas."

"In addition, we also need to make some preparations for the mutated herbs in advance. Hokage, energy will eventually run out."

Shizune, who had just been "released from prison" not long ago, reported with a serious expression that the divine magic had caused her great harm.

Her respected teacher is with the man she likes, and Jingyin, who used to always have a gentle smile on her face, now works with a blank expression every day.

As the head of the medical department, Shizune's warning made the ninja clan members frown. The mutated herbs were the most crucial raw materials, and if problems arose, the advantages they had accumulated over the years might be destroyed in an instant.

"Minister Shizune, this matter shouldn't be that serious! After all, Lord Shu is still a Konoha ninja, and Lady Tsunade often comes back to give lectures."

"Yes, herbs are the heart of the village, and Lord Shu and Lady Tsunade won't stand idly by."

"The issue of the Second Hokage is in the past. The First Hokage has been resurrected and won't blame Tsunade..."

Noticing that many Jonin were secretly glancing at him, Madara Uchiha almost lost his composure. This was no longer the ninja he remembered. For the sake of profit, he could even distort the "Will of Fire"!

"Gentlemen, there is no need to panic."

"What we need to do is improve our competitiveness. Using violence to solve business problems has too many drawbacks, and our products may even be boycotted."