Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"You...are people sent by Madara Uchiha?!"

"Damn it... I've given him everything, why?... "

Obito had lost the ability to generate chakra, and it became difficult for him to speak as the black runes spread. Jiraiya sighed. The Ten Directions Divine Technique was successful, but he was not happy.

"This world needs your power. Cooperate in opening the alternate dimension. If you succeed, you will still be a hero of the Uchiha clan..."

Upon hearing Jiraiya's stated purpose, fear involuntarily surfaced in Obito's eyes. If he ultimately helped Madara Uchiha destroy the divine technique, Osamu Furukawa would most likely kill his entire family...

"Do not!!"

"I would never do such a thing..."

Ignoring Obito's low growls, Kaud chuckled. As black stripes spread across the ground, the boy said smugly:

"It's time to go back and see Lord Madara!"

Bound and helpless, Obito watched as Jiraiya lifted him up and jumped into an unknown space. The divine magic changed Obito's perception, and he now deeply regretted the stronghold he had set up outside the village just a few days ago.

-

In the alternate dimension, the process of the Ten-Tails transforming into the Divine Tree was nearing its end. Furukawa Osamu, who had been guarding it for almost a month, breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps because this space lacked vitality, no unexpected situations occurred during the entire process.

"Master Xiu! When are we going back to Dragon Land Cave to play in the water? The White Snake Immortal wants to see you!"

"Isn't it necessary to meet the parents before marriage? Qingqing can't wait!"

A gigantic green snake, more than ten times the size of Wan She, coiled around Gu Chuanxiu, uttering the voice of a young girl, its vertical pupils curving into crescents, the entire snake displaying a shy demeanor.

However, the enormous snake head looked rather ferocious, with two green horns on its head. When it tried to nuzzle the snake affectionately, Furukawa Osamu had to push the broken giant snake away and mutter a complaint:

"The White Snake Immortal just wanted to talk about the so-called evolutionary path. You are a snake, you don't need to get married."

"How could that be! Lord Xiu clearly likes my body very much..."

Just as the Green Snake was about to continue its incoherent ramblings, a purple-backed slug, as tall as a person, wriggled down from above the divine tree. Before it even got close, the Green Snake was so frightened that it curled up into a ball, its vertical pupils darting around wildly, and it stopped talking nonsense.

The slug didn't even glance at the green snake. As it wriggled towards Gu Chuanxiu, its soft, sweet voice betrayed a serious emotion:

"Lord Xiu, did you hear that? The divine tree seems to be alive! It's extending an invitation."

The green snake looked confused. She hadn't heard anything, but thinking of the path of evolution that the white snake immortal had mentioned, she ultimately didn't interrupt or cause trouble. Instead, she tilted her head and looked at Furukawa Osamu.

"So you heard it too."

"The divine tree that is about to be transformed seems to be an evolution of a life form. It is expressing its own desire to merge with me and complete its final form, so as to obtain eternal life."

Sitting cross-legged on the six Truth-Seeking Balls, Furukawa Osamu explained in a low voice that perhaps because part of his spirit had evolved, the giant divine tree in front of him was very eager for his power.

The live slug was silent for a moment. She thought of the wish that Furukawa Osamu had when she met him, a member of the same clan. It seemed that the divine tree could really grant Furukawa Osamu immortality, or even surpass her own lifespan.

"Master Xiu, would you choose the immortality that the Divine Tree brings? Perhaps you could become immortal like Kaguya Otsutsuki."

"In this way, you have also fulfilled your wish from back then."

The power of the Divine Tree had exceeded Katsuyu's imagination; it seemed to be even stronger than the Ten-Tails. Turning to look at the nine-tomoe Rinne Sharingan that had transformed into a giant red flower in the sky, Katsuyu subconsciously murmured:

"This is the immense power to control a planet; it's an unimaginable life form..."

Even now, Furukawa Osamu could still clearly hear whispers of "absorb me," "merge into one," and "become a god," which were the thoughts transmitted back by the divine tree through its spirit.

The Sage of Six Paths encountered a similar situation when he absorbed an incomplete Divine Tree, though the old man's spirit didn't have many relevant memories. When the Ten-Tails stirred, it was split apart by Yin-Yang Release...

"The power that both Hagoromo and Isshiki Otsutsuki rejected, how could I possibly choose this path of evolution?"

“Old Turtle may not be able to participate in the refining process this time, but we are prepared. Live Slug, I will summon more of your original forms.”

"Now that the divine tree has matured, it's time to devour it and allow my spirit to evolve once more."

The slug, which had just been feeling down, nodded repeatedly, its soft, sweet voice becoming cheerful again:

"The original body has been looking forward to this day. After Lord Xiu evolves, we will definitely be able to reproduce the most perfect life!"

"what about me?"

A pitiful voice came from the green snake, and the giant snake head reached out. Furukawa Osamu shoved the mood-ruining snake away, squinting and muttering:

"You can't even protect my chakra, so keep training!"

"I'll talk to the White Snake Sage about your problem later. Didn't you want to become a beautiful girl?"

"Beautiful girl! I am a beautiful snake girl! A beautiful snake girl like Princess Ichikishima!"

The green snake started to ramble on again. Although she had grown larger, her personality hadn't changed much. For the snakes of Dragon Cave, decades was still too short a time.

"There should be several different ways for the Otsutsuki to evolve. Kaguya should have merged into the God Tree, which is why she became increasingly eager for chakra in the Sage of Six Paths' memories."

"Momoshiki and Isshiki must have consumed a lot of pills. They have mastered a special method of refining pills, and the power of the pills seems to be pure and strong."

"And then there's that Otsutsuki god. He devoured so many planets without going out of control, so he probably didn't merge with the Divine Tree."

"I will acquire the 'physique' of the Divine Tree, which will allow my spirit to absorb the energy of the entire planet. This was planned long ago and will never change."

"The power of the divine tree does indeed distort life, but this planet still nurtured me. I will find a better way to achieve immortality."

As Furukawa Osamu finished speaking, his expression became increasingly resolute. Now, all he needed to do was merge with the divine tree to fulfill his wish. Faced with this temptation, he needed to strengthen his "Dao Heart."

"Lord Xiu is amazing!"

The oblivious green snake began flattering again, while the live slug, after observing for a long time, finally shook its antennae and unusually chimed in:

"Refusing immortality and exploring the unknown, Master Xiu is truly amazing!"

The divine tree seemed to sense Furukawa Osamu's intentions and suddenly roared. However, the transformation process was irreversible, and it could only maintain its giant tree form.

Furukawa Osamu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't been distorted; he was now completely awake. He was still the same human from Earth who loved cultivating immortality.

"The divine tree, it must be the 'Heavenly Spiritual Root'!"

Chapter 318 "Lord Xiu is the Savior!"... (Chapter without main character)

In mid-July of Konoha 67, the effects of the Kara organization's sneak attack on Kirigakure were spreading.

The Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, immediately designated the Kara organization as a "terrorist organization." At the same time, the Land of Water will also impose strict controls on visitors from the Land of Fire.

If Obito Uchiha, who had been captured, had not already issued a "voluntary" statement, the two sides might have already clashed even more fiercely.

Before Obito Uchiha was taken away, Konoha had already quietly severed ties with the Senju clan once again.

Although the operation was very secretive, it was exposed by the Land of Iron after the conflict.

Although the current Admiral of the Land of Iron has had his perception distorted by divine magic, he still holds Furukawa Osamu and Tsunade in the highest esteem. To demonstrate his loyalty, the current Admiral has even made outrageous statements:

"The Land of Iron will always be a loyal ally of Lord Shu and Lady Tsunade!"

"If Konoha continues to resist Lady Tsunade, the Land of Iron will sever ties between the two countries!"

Although such a statement is somewhat ridiculous, no one in the surrounding small countries laughed at it. If you put yourself in their shoes, they would probably make the same choice.

Although the current admiral's strength is not comparable to that of Mifune, who has been buried for many years, his ability to choose sides is absolutely top-notch, as evidenced by the statue in Dawn Valley.

Tsunade knew that the current turmoil was due to Madara Uchiha's use of divine techniques to distort perceptions, but the resistance from her beloved village still kept her up at night...

The Konoha ninja still acknowledge her as the Fourth Hokage, but they no longer respect their two grandfathers, especially the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

The thought of her two grandfathers who founded Konoha being twisted like this made Tsunade wish she could immediately make Madara Uchiha confess his sins before undoing the divine jutsu!

-

The reconstruction of the castle tower, the capital of the Land of Water, has been completed. After listening to the reports from representatives of various industries, Tsunade immediately waved her hand, signaling everyone to leave.

Sitting cross-legged at the top, Tsunade sighed, rubbing her forehead. She felt as if the world had been torn apart.

For ordinary people, the grudges of ninjas are irrelevant; everyone has their own life to live.

For ninjas, the appearance of Otsutsuki, Ten-Tails, and Divine Tree is more like something out of a storybook, and divine arts are even more outrageous, as they are powers that humans cannot control.

The fractured world left Tsunade somewhat bewildered, and she gradually came to understand why Osamu Furukawa rarely cared about these things anymore.

To turn things around, even greater power is needed.

Without power, reforms, systems, and ideologies will be completely dominated, leaving ordinary people neither aware of them nor able to reverse the situation.

A tiny, palm-sized slug wriggled onto the table. Sensing Tsunade's dejected mood, it comforted her in a soft, gentle voice:

"It's alright, Lady Tsunade."

"Once the main body helps Master Xiu refine that divine tree, perhaps there will be a way to turn things around."

"Only divine techniques can counter divine techniques. Ordinary ninjas really can't solve these problems. Lady Tsunade, please rest assured."

Tsunade sighed deeply, recalling her carefree and happy life over the past few years, and murmured with some self-reproach:

"It seems I let Xiu relax. If we could have stopped that shell organization earlier, maybe none of this would have happened."

"The three prohibitions of ninjas really do make sense; I am indeed an unqualified teacher."

Gambling, drinking, and unrestrained indulgence—that's been Tsunade's lifestyle for the past few years. She's broken all three forbidden ninja rules, and now she's reaping the consequences...

The slug tilted her head, knowing that Osamu Furukawa needed Kaguya Otsutsuki to be resurrected, so the Kara organization and Madara Uchiha had to appear.

"Changing perceptions has its advantages; Lady Tsunade no longer needs to hide herself."

"From now on, we can be together openly and honestly."

Tsunade, preoccupied with her cognitive issues, paid no attention to Katsuyu's words. She leaned back in her chair, staring blankly at the ceiling, until Shiki appeared above her, at which point she sat up straight again.

The paper figures gradually coalesced into a human shape. After the wings behind them dissipated, Konan, dressed in a black sleeveless, fitted, backless dress, frowned and said in a deep voice:

"The worst-case scenario has already occurred. After his perception was altered, Obito Uchiha might help Madara enter the alternate dimension."

"If Uchiha Shisui still has Xiu's chakra in his body, they will be able to achieve their goal very quickly."

"The power of that divine technique was simply incredible. It even changed Nagato's perception, and everything became Tobirama Senju's fault. Danzo and Orochimaru were both influenced by the Second Hokage's extreme ideology."

By the end, Konan couldn't hold back anymore. When she saw Nagato's excitement over Madara Uchiha's resurrection, she almost thought her friend had been "invaded" and changed silently, which was truly terrifying.

"Damn it! I knew this would happen."

"Has the trade routes of the Land of Rain been affected? To maintain the current situation, trade must be guaranteed, otherwise the finances of the Land of Water will also be in trouble."

Tsunade clenched her fists so hard they cracked, but she still tried to control her emotions and asked the key question immediately.

After hearing this, Xiao Nan hesitated for a moment, then finally lowered her head and replied:

"Nagato plans to go to Konoha to thank Madara Uchiha."

"I don't know how to explain it to him, but fortunately there were no problems with the trade transit station in the Land of Rain."

"After all, it is a small country. The people don't care who leads the big country. As long as they can live a rich and comfortable life, that's enough for them."

When Tsunade heard "Nagato express his gratitude," she was dumbfounded. It was like a joke, and she couldn't imagine what it would be like if the two met.

After changing his previous understanding, Nagato believed that he had inherited the legacy of the First Hokage and that the tragedy of the Land of Rain was caused by the Second Hokage and his disciples.

His capture by the Kara organization was transformed into "contributing to the resurrection of the First Hokage." With trade in the Land of Rain going well in the first half of the year, Nagato planned to personally report to the First Hokage to express his gratitude...

"How can this world... how can this world be changed back?!"

Tsunade murmured, utterly despairing. Even those persecuted by the Kara organization could have their perceptions distorted; the effects of the divine technique were far more exaggerated than she had anticipated.

Madara Uchiha has become the "center of the world," and the power of his divine arts has made him the "protagonist." The more powerful he is, the more he will be influenced by his opponent.

Konan has been trying to wake up her friends these past few days, but all she gets in return is Nagato's puzzled look.

Even more terrifying is that Nagato still remembers that it was Furukawa Osamu who helped him restore his eyes, but when the topic of losing the Rinnegan comes up, the other party responds solemnly:

"The First Hokage needed the power of those eyes, and I'm glad I can do my part!"

Recalling those absurd answers, Konan also felt despair. She lowered her head, sat down beside Tsunade, closed her eyes wearily, leaned on her shoulder, and whispered:

“In Amegakure, it feels like I’m the abnormal one. Tsunade-sensei, I feel like I’ve been abandoned by the world.”

"Only by returning here can I feel that I have existed and realize that my memories are not false."

Seeing that both of them looked exhausted, the little slug didn't mind and continued to cheer them on in her soft, sweet voice:

"Lord Xiu will definitely have a way! He will restore this planet to its normal state!"

Tsunade and Konan both nodded in agreement. At this moment, they only had each other left, and trusting their loved ones was their only option.

...

Amid the current tense situation, Naruto Uzumaki quietly returned to the Land of Fire. Possessing the bloodline of the Otsutsuki, he was naturally unaffected by divine magic, but the intelligence he gathered along the way left him speechless.

The only good news was that Hinata Hyuga's engagement was broken off, but Naruto felt extremely conflicted when he thought that the cute girl from the past might now hate him.