Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

Ōtsutsuki Isshiki was dumbfounded as he watched the Divine Tree crumble under the moonlight, eventually turning into a pile of wood chips...

"you?!!"

"What exactly did you do to my sacred tree?!"

"You should..."

The enraged attack unleashed even more power, and just as the horns on Naruto's head began to grow again, a spirit radiating a red aura suddenly entered Furukawa Osamu's body.

Before he could finish speaking, Ichishi felt a blur before his eyes, followed by a sharp pain in his chin. He was sent flying by a punch from Furukawa Osamu, crashing into a huge black bowl behind him with a bang.

Sensing the difference in power, Yishi stopped retaliating and instantly shrank the black bowl into the Great Black Heaven, disappearing into the vortex along with it.

The full moon hanging in the sky returned to its normal color. Furukawa Osamu looked up at the sky, and after merging with the spirit, his silver nine-tomoe Rinnegan gradually turned scarlet.

The nine tomoe in his eyes began to merge in threes, eventually becoming three large tomoe, and a brand new pupil power surged out from his eyes.

The little slug that had appeared on the shoulder poked half its body out, and after noticing the change in the eyes, immediately alerted the user in a soft, cheerful voice:

"Lord Xiu, after absorbing the 'eye' of the Divine Tree, your Rinnegan has also undergone new changes!"

Furukawa Osamu was unaware that his eyes had changed color and was still sensing the aftershocks of the Infinite Tsukuyomi, whose principle was very similar to divine arts, using special chakra waves to forcibly connect.

"Change? In that brief exchange just now, the power of my eyes did indeed change; it was a more unique kind of chakra."

As he responded, Furukawa Osamu conjured a "water mirror" in his hand. Although the Fourth Mizukage's ninjutsu was useless in battle, it was still fine for him to look in the mirror.

"Hmm? These eyes? The Mangekyou Sharingan?"

The pattern on the eyes gave Furukawa Osamu a sense of déjà vu. After thinking about it carefully, his expression became somewhat strange, as it seemed to be very similar to the eyes of "Uchiha Hikaru".

However, that "Uchiha Hikaru" did not exist. Furukawa Osamu thought of his own identity and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. His spirit was also an outsider and did not exist in the original world.

With a casual flick of his wrist, Furukawa Osamu unleashed the transformed Shinra Tensei, blasting away the rubble in front of him. Instantly, he activated the Yomi Gokōkai, and upon discovering its expanded range, he soared into the air.

"It's just a color change; 'skinning' is also a kind of alien technology!"

"Reskinning?"

The slug clinging to his back didn't understand what Furukawa Osamu said, but this happened often, and she was used to it. She immediately asked cheerfully:

"Lord Xiu, has a new eye technique been developed?"

"Eight Thousand Spears, absorb the eye techniques, spiritual power, and chakra. After returning, we can copy Itachi and Shisui's eye techniques."

"That's amazing!"

The little slug gave a happy compliment, and Furukawa Osamu continued to accelerate his flight. He hoped to replicate Kaguya Otsutsuki's eye technique, as a more powerful spacetime eye technique might help him find another life-bearing planet.

"Black Zetsu shouldn't fail again this time! I hope everything goes smoothly..."

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While Osamu Furukawa was helping the slug move the chosen root of the Divine Tree back to Shikkotsu Forest, in the Konoha Medical Department's laboratory, Minato's specially made kunai was already held to Orochimaru's neck.

Nara Shikaku and the rest of his clansmen used the Shadow Imitation Technique to control Hidan, while Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza were also ready to strike. The Jonin team had already surrounded the remaining members of the Kara organization.

"It seems we've won again this time, Lord Orochimaru, welcome home."

Minato calmly looked at the Kara members, while Nara Shikaku continued to review the memory fragments left by Furukawa Osamu. At this moment, he squatted on the ground, a relieved smile appearing on his face:

"Welcome back to the real world, everyone!"

Chapter 321 The Divine Tree Changes the World?!

In mid-August of Konoha Year 67, half a month after the "God Tree Catastrophe," the work of cleaning the roots of the God Tree was still ongoing.

Most ordinary people on this planet did not experience the special phenomenon of the Divine Tree absorbing chakra and life energy. For ordinary people, being bound by the Divine Tree was more like a dream.

The ninjas who mastered chakra sensed the power of the Divine Tree. The landform of the Land of Wind was even changed by the Divine Tree, and the branches that could still grow in the desert amazed many people.

The village of Sunagakure has been exceptionally busy for the past two weeks. The changes in the oases and landscape have brought immense joy to the entire country. Even the Sixth Kazekage has been mobilized to protect these magical branches.

Outside the canyon, many green plants have appeared, and tall trees of unknown species are stretching their bodies under the scorching sun, showing no fear of the intense heat.

As the Kazekage's right-hand man, Kankuro stared in disbelief at the ever-improving environment. He still couldn't believe the changes that had taken place in the desert, and the incredible vitality of the trees.

"Captain, why are you spacing out again? There's still one root system that needs maintenance; we need to keep these trees growing!"

"Those trees seem to have grown even taller, it's amazing! There aren't any good growing conditions in the desert!"

"It is said that this is a 'divine technique' performed by Lord Xiu. The Uchiha Madara we remember is not the First Hokage. Damn it, he even deceived us!"

"No one expected that Madara Uchiha could change perceptions. Fortunately, Lord Xiu destroyed the divine technique."

"Haha, our Wind Kingdom no longer needs to clear the roots of the divine tree. With these incredible plants, perhaps in a few decades, the desert will even recede."

The Sand Village ninjas responsible for guarding the front line of the canyon became more and more happy as they chatted. On the border with the Land of Rivers, several oases had appeared, and more and more vegetation was reviving on this land.

Over the past two weeks, some ninjas from other countries have indeed secretly questioned Furukawa Osamu's actions, but the Sand Village ninjas have never opposed it. Changing the landscape and vegetation is a gift to the Land of Wind!

Only the power of the Divine Tree could change this country, and the Sand Village ninja were extremely grateful.

Kankuro didn't participate much in the conversation; he was thinking about many things at that moment.

If the environment of the Land of Wind can truly change in the coming decades, those natives who left their homeland might just return.

Not only that, the Sand Village ninja will also enter a new era. The Land of Wind has a large land area, and as long as resources are no longer scarce, the village leaders will no longer need to argue over resources.

"Captain?! Lord Washuu, the leader of the Land of Rain, should be arriving soon, right?"

"This time, we've reached a mutual aid agreement with the Land of Rain and the Land of Rivers, so we won't have to work so hard doing quests to earn money anymore..."

"Is Lady Temari really going to live in the Land of Water?"

"Is this Kirigakure's bloodline project? It's supposedly for researching Magnet Release kekkei genkai..."

"If only I could be with Lord Xiu..."

Hearing his teammates gossip, Kankuro finally snapped out of his daze. His sister's plan to live in the Land of Water was a plan devised by the Fifth Kazekage a long time ago.

Yekura's Scorching Release and Rasa's Magnet Release were both conditions for obtaining Kirigakure's help. The reason why the elders of Sunagakure agreed was simple: both of them were women.

Sunagakure is currently in a state of both conservatism and openness. Bloodline limits are the most precious resource, and male bloodlines are not allowed to flow out.

Kankuro felt guilty thinking about what his sister might face in the future. The three siblings had a very good relationship, but his ninja skills were not very good. Otherwise, he would really like to take his sister's place in the plan.

Just as Kankuro was lost in thought, a yellow streak suddenly appeared in the sky. Upon seeing the fine sand floating in the air, everyone cheered immediately.

"It's the Sixth Kazekage!"

"Lord Kazekage has returned; those divine tree roots should all be protected!"

"Kazekage-sama!"

Perhaps he was initially given the title of "hero" to appease the Jinchuriki, but after so many years of development, the Sand Village ninjas have fully recognized Gaara as the true hero of Sand Village.

Gaara, arms crossed, descended swiftly from the sand mound. Seeing the expectant looks on everyone's faces, he smiled and solemnly said:

“All roots can be stimulated to grow, and in the coming decades, we can transform the environment of the Land of Wind.”

"Great!"

"We've finally escaped the desert!"

The emotionally charged Sand Village ninjas shouted out, and Gaara, seeing his brother hesitate to speak, walked over and whispered a reminder:

"Master Xiu and the Angel will be here soon, don't worry about your sister."

"It's all my fault; I couldn't even inherit the power within my bloodline..."

Kankuro murmured to himself in self-reproach, a look of guilt appearing on his face painted with oil paint. He didn't even have the right to participate in the plan; he could only watch as the former Kazekage and his sister left the village.

Gaara shook his head slightly. He had a different opinion. Although Sunagakure had undergone reforms, the old forces had not disappeared. Instead of working with a gloomy face every day, Temari should go to the Land of Water and live a more relaxed life.

Once Sunagakure has fully completed its reforms, Temari can return. Gaara hopes his sister will be happy. The village is currently undergoing a period of change, so it's not suitable for her to stay.

Just as the group was preparing to line up, two figures, one black and one white, quickly appeared in the sky.

Xiao Nan's paper wings fluttered slightly, and she floated in mid-air, carefully observing her surroundings. A look of amazement immediately appeared on her face:

"Is this the power of the divine tree? It's incredible; it can even change the desert."

"In a few decades, the Land of Wind may become even more prosperous, no wonder Xiu agreed to the mutual aid agreement."

Wearing a black cloak, Furukawa Shuuya carefully sensed the area and confirmed that it was indeed surrounded by the roots of the divine tree, and that the branches still retained their vitality.

"Everything has a price. To maintain these roots, we must pay a price."

“Even the live slug needs to expend a lot of Sage Chakra to utilize this power. The Sand Village ninja will be able to feel it in a while. I came with you this time to remind them.”

"Konoha's decision to eliminate only a small portion for research was the right one, since this force is still too dangerous for ninjas."

After a brief explanation from Furukawa Osamu, Konan turned to look at her beloved, shook her head, and softly replied:

"Is the price chakra? I don't think they'll give up."

“This land is too barren. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them. Sunagakure will make the right choice.”

The two stopped talking and accelerated towards the Sand Village group. Soon, a huge cheer erupted from the crowd below. Many Sand Village ninjas knew very well that this was the best opportunity to change the status quo of Sand Village.

...

As the sun sets, the village of Sunagakure in the valley becomes increasingly lively. Unlike the dry air of the past, the air is moist and fresh thanks to the many unknown trees.

The unique fragrance of the plants drew many ninjas and residents to their homes. Even though more than half a month had passed, they were still excited as they breathed in the fresh air.

Temari smiled when she saw this scene from the window. From childhood to adulthood, she had never liked the environment in the village. She had been to other ninja villages and sometimes secretly complained about the injustice of fate.

Now everything has changed. The Divine Tree has changed the Land of Wind and Sunagakure. Temari doesn't care about those divine techniques at all; on the contrary, she only feels gratitude.

There is no other way to change this country except through that kind of great power, and Temari is willing to make sacrifices for the village for that.

With her youthful appearance intact, Yekura wore her hair in a green bun as always. She approached Temari and whispered:

"It truly is an incredible power!"

"When I was a child, I thought about something: if the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, could have used his Wood Release to change the environment of the Land of Wind."

"It wasn't until I grew up that I realized that even Hashirama Senju couldn't change this barren land."

"Maintaining the current environment will likely come at a cost, which is why Master Shu visited Sunagakure."

“But as long as it doesn’t endanger our lives, we can accept any price. Clearing the roots of the sacred tree will only return us to our previous environment, where it would be difficult to cultivate outstanding people.”

Temari nodded, then looked at the former Kazekage beside her and solemnly assured him:

“I will ensure that the mutual aid agreement is passed. It is just an opportunity for Sunagakure. We have waited too many years. No one can ruin it.”

Seeing the girl's serious expression, Yekura chuckled softly. She could tell Temari was a little nervous, so she gently comforted her:

"It's not as bad as you think. Kirigakure is just collecting bloodline limits."

"Lord Xiu is not what you think. In my opinion, it is a kind of luck to be able to serve such a strong person."

"I..."

Temari blushed and subconsciously clenched her fists. When she was in the illusion, she seemed to be living a different life, and the emotions of hatred and love intertwined still affected her to this day.

Seeing the girl's appearance, Ye Cang simply smiled and said nothing more. Her experiences were far more complicated. If she had a choice, she would also like to accompany a strong person like Xiao Nan.

Ultimately, this world is ruled by strength. The divine arts of the Shell organization and the divine tree of Osamu Furukawa both prove this point. Reform can only solve the current problems; long-term prosperity requires the care of the strong.

While the two were whispering to each other, the meeting on the other side was nearing its end.

Osamu Furukawa did not participate in the discussion, and the mutual assistance agreement was easily reached. However, when they heard that maintaining the current environment required providing chakra to the roots of the Divine Tree, some elders had different opinions.

"With its chakra being constantly drained, Sunagakure will one day fall into crisis."

"Yes, the influence of chakra is too great. The absorption of the Divine Tree's roots may affect our descendants."

"Eliminate the roots! Sand Village ninjas should overcome difficulties on their own!"

The elders offered their suggestions in hushed tones, and in the end, everyone looked at the Sixth Kazekage, Gaara. Although he was not yet an adult, his decision was exceptionally decisive:

"The roots of the sacred tree must be preserved!"

“If it’s just absorbing some chakra, the Sand Village ninjas won’t care.”

"Gentlemen, this is our only chance. There is no other way to change the environment of this country."

"When the environment of this land has been completely changed, then we can talk about other things. This is a responsibility that the Sand Village ninja must shoulder!"

Konan nodded slightly as she looked at the young Kazekage. Everything comes at a price; sacrificing some chakra for the benefit of the people is the responsibility that the Kazekage bears.

"cough..."