Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

Osamu Furukawa, who was sitting at the head of the conference table, coughed lightly, and the conference room instantly fell silent. The elders sat up straight and all adopted a listening posture.

"Paying off your chakra is the 'fee' you're paying, which will allow you to coexist with the roots of the Divine Tree."

"There are also advantages. Bloodline limit is an alternative manifestation of chakra. When the human body is affected by special chakra, it can even gain special abilities, which is called bloodline limit."

"Having lived alongside the roots of the Divine Tree for so long, it is highly likely that Wood Release ninjas will emerge in Sunagakure in the future. The influence is mutual, and this is the 'reward' you may receive."

"Of course, I need to make it clear beforehand that the Wood Release technique I obtained cannot achieve the same effect as mine."

As soon as he finished speaking, roots spread throughout the conference room, then intertwined and transformed into a giant wooden dragon that coiled behind Furukawa Osamu.

"what!!"

Some of the timid elders cried out in fright, and many noticed the red light in the wooden dragon's eyes. For a moment, they almost knelt down and begged for mercy. Everyone had lost the aura they had when arguing with Gaara.

"Such a powerful Wood Release technique requires special chakra enhancement."

"Everything originates from chakra, so if you use your own chakra to nourish the roots of the Divine Tree, don't fantasize about this kind of power appearing."

"If you have information about the Konoha Anbu ninjas, that's where your bloodline limit might be revealed."

"To gain power, one must inevitably pay a price."

“If you don’t need these roots, I will help you with the cleaning.”

The elders exchanged glances upon hearing the last part, and a greedy glint quickly flashed in the eyes of many of them. Even if it was a scaled-down Wood Release, it was still an extraordinary bloodline limit!

They were unwilling to give up their chakra without any reward, but improving bloodlines was a matter of survival for their tribe and family, and they would try even if there was only the slightest possibility.

"As expected of Master Xiu, he can use such a powerful Wood Release technique so casually!"

“Sunagakure needs these roots, and we will use our chakra to change the environment of the Land of Wind.”

“That’s right. We should take this opportunity to talk to the daimyo. It would be a win-win situation…”

The elders' attitude suddenly reversed, and they started fawning over the elders at the conference table. Gaara was speechless at the sight. Even though he was young, he knew what these old guys were thinking.

These people are primarily concerned with their own interests.

"Now that the elders have made their decision, we need to take good care of the roots of those sacred trees in the future."

"Until the environment of the Wind Kingdom is completely changed, no one can back down during this period, and relevant information must be kept secret!"

Gaara, as the Sixth Kazekage, made the decision, and the elders no longer objected. Many even showed kind smiles on their faces, for they would not be stingy with chakra.

After the meeting ended and the elders left one by one, when only five people remained in the room, Yashamaru, wearing a white headscarf, sighed and explained somewhat awkwardly:

"Lord Xiu, I'm sorry to have made you laugh again. Most of the elders of Sunagakure control the village, and often they only speak for themselves."

Hearing his uncle's words, Kankuro's face turned red. He had previously held onto a sliver of hope, but it turned out he had been overthinking it. Most of the elders didn't care about environmental issues at all.

"Perhaps the Fifth Generation should have completely eliminated these guys back then; they're still vying for power with Gaara to this day."

"Damn it! This was clearly a great thing for Sunagakure, but they..."

"Brother, it's already very good! The process isn't important."

Gaara interrupted Kankuro, saying that some elders had indeed gone too far, but Sunagakure could not afford to fall into turmoil. Maintaining the existing system was the best option, as reform could not be accomplished in one or two generations.

"Lord Xiu, if the time is right, I agree to merge with the Land of Rain and the Land of Rivers to form a United Nations."

"I will also participate in lobbying for the Land of Darkness, the Land of Bears, and the Land of Birds. After the formation of the United Nations, the original Land of Wind will become the largest state, which will allow us to develop rapidly."

Seeing the expectant look on the young Kazekage's face, Xiao Nan couldn't help but ask a simple question:

"Don't you think the Land of Wind is sacrificing too much? After the Divine Tree improves the environment, this land may become more and more prosperous."

"The Land of Wind doesn't need a daimyo; I need the protection of a strong person more. We can't resist those who arbitrarily distort perceptions."

"History cannot be distorted; it is proof of our existence! I believe that Daimyo will make the right choice in the future."

Gaara responded solemnly, saying that this experience of having his perceptions distorted had deeply affected him. The world is constantly changing, and the establishment of the United Nations is actually an opportunity for them to develop rapidly.

Konan winked at Furukawa Osamu, very satisfied with the result; the Land of Rain wouldn't have to worry about being betrayed in the future.

"Now that the decision has been made, let's proceed according to plan! We'll handle things in the Land of Demons."

"You should first prepare for collaborative research and development with the Land of Water's airship project. Don't worry too much about absorbing chakra; it won't cause any harm in maintaining your life."

Furukawa gave a simple instruction, and Gaara nodded repeatedly. Kankuro also showed excitement. With this new project, he could finally help his younger brother.

Looking at the two brothers, Yashamaru also smiled. Rasa's departure might not be a bad thing. Gaara was an excellent Kazekage.

...

As night fell, Xiao Nan, wearing a bathrobe, looked out the window and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement:

"The power of the Divine Tree is so great that even the air in Sunagakure has changed!"

"Drawing upon the energy of a planet is considered the most advanced technology of those aliens from the Otsutsuki clan, and I still don't understand the underlying principles."

"Utilizing chakra waves is a manifestation of divine arts, and I can do that now."

Furukawa Osamu leaned back on the sofa and raised his right hand. Above it was a red mark, the tomoe pattern of his newly formed Mangekyou Sharingan.

Konan approached her beloved, grasped his right hand, and examined it closely. Recalling the moment the Infinite Tsukuyomi was activated, she asked curiously:

"Can this technique also be deployed to the moon?"

"Indeed, this should be a manifestation of the Ten-Tails' chakra power. I can even combine Itachi's and Shisui's eye techniques to modify the perception of living beings, just like that divine technique."

Furukawa Osamu responded solemnly, saying that in his view, this was a step into the realm of divine arts, projecting special energy fluctuations generated by higher quality chakra onto the world and forcibly connecting everyone.

Aside from needing to utilize celestial bodies, this technique is extremely powerful, which is why he promoted the formation of the United Nations. He can easily achieve his goals; the old methods of killing were simply too inefficient.

"Xiu, do you want to change their thinking?"

-

At the end of August, the environmental changes in the Land of Wind shocked the ninja world. Everyone thought the sudden change in the environment was temporary, but unexpectedly, the oasis in the desert not only did not disappear but expanded.

Hashirama Senju used Wood Release to improve the environment of Konoha Village, while Osamu Furukawa used the Divine Tree to change the world.

Seeing the changes in the Land of Wind, some small countries have suspended their efforts to clear the roots of the divine tree. The divine tree is dangerous, but it might be useful in the future, so preserving it has become the choice of many small countries.

The Land of Fire has completed most of the work of clearing away the roots of the Divine Tree. The fertile land has no need for the Divine Tree, and the Daimyo and Konoha do not want to leave any hidden dangers behind.

In a small building belonging to the Konoha Village Anbu, Orochimaru, wrapped up like a "dumpling," saw his old friend Danzo. At this moment, the Dark Ninja lost his composure and his eyes widened as he inquired about Madara Uchiha:

"Orochimaru, this is your last chance. Tell me about Madara Uchiha's divine techniques!"

"For Hiruzen's sake, I don't want to resort to other means. That divine technique must be eliminated!"

Danzo felt a surge of rage whenever he thought about how he had once called Uchiha Madara the First Hokage. At the time, he had even angrily denounced Senju Tobirama's ideas in front of Madara. Now, thinking back, he wished he could commit seppuku.

It was all the fault of the divine technique. Danzo would never allow a similar situation to happen again. Changing perceptions was far too dangerous. Konoha was almost taken over by Madara Uchiha.

"hehe..."

"As I've already said, divine techniques are not something ordinary ninjas like us can resist or break."

"No one understands the principles of divine arts, nor does anyone know how to activate the divine arts on Madara Uchiha's body. That is the power of a god."

When Orochimaru spoke of gods, his eyes remained fervent. He was increasingly eager to understand the principles of divine arts, and he was almost certain that it was the "truth" he had been searching for.

"The power of God?"

"There is no such thing as a god in this world, otherwise we would never have woken up!"

"It seems you've been completely transformed by the Shell organization..."

As Danzo finished speaking, his usual calm expression returned. He narrowed his eyes, stopped asking questions, turned silently, and slowly walked away, leaning on his cane.

When Orochimaru noticed Uchiha Shisui wearing the crow mask, he immediately let out a low laugh; he had long since guessed his fate.

"As expected, he truly deserves to be called the Fifth Hokage. If it were Sarutobi-sensei, he wouldn't have been able to withstand this darkness."

"This is not the Fifth Hokage's decision, but rather my belief that you, senior, should use your abilities to protect the village."

Shisui, carrying a short sword, responded in a low voice. At this moment, his three-tomoe Sharingan had merged into a four-cornered windmill shape. Looking at Orochimaru, he added:

"That scientist from the Shell organization is very cautious!"

"Hopefully your body hasn't been modified yet, otherwise you'd probably die instantly."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kotoamatsukami was activated. Orochimaru's eyes widened for a moment, then he lowered his head. He still wanted to pursue the truth, but from then on, protecting the village became his first principle.

Shisui removed his mask, covered his eyes, and took deep breaths. It was extremely difficult to modify the mind of a powerful ninja, and his eye technique would not be able to be activated again for the next few months.

Without needing to be interrogated, Orochimaru became very responsive, quickly revealing all the internal information about the Kara organization.

Not only that, Orochimaru also revealed the biotechnology and experimental progress related to the Kara organization. Upon seeing this recorded information, Uchiha Shisui's expression turned solemn, and he finally murmured in a low voice:

"God's cells and genes? Do those things really exist?"

...

In the underground laboratory of the medical department, Tsunade looked at the lifeless Kashin Koji and sighed. Jiraiya had completely perished, his death ultimately meaningless.

Outside the room, Shizune's expression shifted constantly, a mix of anger, embarrassment, and excitement welling up within her. Finally, she mustered her courage and pushed open the door. Seeing Tsunade's back, she immediately lowered her head and asked:

"Tsunade-sensei, are you really... with Shu?"

Tsunade's body trembled, and she turned around to see the complicated expression on Shizune's face. She pursed her lips and remained silent for a long while.

"That's a misconception created by divine magic."

"Teacher! I'm not a child anymore. I'm 30 years old, just like Xiu!"

Tsunade looked at Shizune, who was panting heavily and arguing with her, and finally let out a long breath, replying in a low voice:

"Hmm... I broke the taboo."

"I'm not a good teacher. I've broken all three ninja taboos, and I still can't control my desires."

"I'm sorry, Mute, perhaps I should have told you sooner..."

As she finished speaking, Tsunade's eyes reddened, and she almost cried. She felt she had stolen her disciple's happiness, but just as she looked up, she found Shizune rushing to her side, grabbing her hand and responding excitedly:

"Teacher! I don't mind!"

"I just want to be with you all forever! I don't mind this kind of thing!"

"I really enjoy being with the teacher!"

"?"

Tsunade stared blankly at Shizune, whose face was flushed. Her thinking was still somewhat old-fashioned. She could accept Mei Terumi and Konan because the two were Osamu Furukawa's helpers.

In her opinion, Jingyin deserves better love, and having love all to herself is what a normal girl should pursue.

"Mute, you..."

"No! Tsunade-sensei, I just want to be with you all. I love that kind of life!"

"Teachers, please let me go back to you..."

Shizune hugged Tsunade tightly, and at that moment she seemed to have become that teenage girl again.

Tsunade was speechless. She couldn't explain anything, so she could only sigh helplessly, hug her disciple tightly, and whisper:

"Yes, you're not a child anymore."

"I'm sorry, perhaps I should have told you the truth sooner. If it weren't for the appearance of divine magic, I might still be sticking to my previous views."

"It's alright, teacher. I have been working hard to cultivate myself all these years! It's never too late, there is still plenty of time in the future."

Shizune nestled into Tsunade's arms and whispered happily. Her youthful face, which had remained unchanged for many years, broke into a bright smile. At this moment, she even wanted to thank the divine magic, otherwise she would not have been able to take any further steps.

"Teacher, Xiu... he won't mind, will he..."

"Hmph! Why would that guy mind something like that? It's just that your body might not be able to..."

Tsunade suddenly blushed. In her opinion, an ordinary ninja's physique could only last a few minutes at most. In every battle, she was the one who persevered to the end.

Suddenly, Shizune imagined a certain scene, and for a moment, steam almost rose from her head. She hurriedly jumped out of Tsunade's arms and shouted loudly:

"Teacher, I...I need to calm down first!"

Watching her disciple flee, Tsunade shook her head helplessly. Her long life had freed her from worldly views, and she did not want to stop Shizune's choice.

Tsunade turned and walked to the experimental table. Looking at the withered Kashin Koji, green light immediately appeared on her right hand. Staring at the body, she muttered to herself:

"Let me see what God really is?"

After escaping the lab, Shizune hurriedly ran back to her office, cooled her face with cold water, and finally woke up from that embarrassing fantasy.

Just as she was about to return to her seat, Shizune suddenly noticed Red Bean behind her, and jumped back in fright, then complained irritably: