Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"Shu, this is my son. I named him Itachi!"

"Uchiha Itachi! What a great name! He will surely inherit the outstanding talents of the Uchiha clan!"

Furukawa Osamu praised the child and took him from Uchiha Fugaku. "One Against Seven" was soft and squishy, ​​completely different from what he remembered.

Seeing his son's quiet demeanor, Fugaku Uchiha showed a proud expression. Thinking of Osamu Furukawa's performance on the battlefield, he smiled and sighed:

"I really hope my child can have talent like Xiu!"

"The future of the Uchiha clan rests on these children."

Osamu Furukawa returned the cuddly Uchiha Itachi to Mikoto, and the child giggled as he returned to his mother's arms, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.

There was laughter, but also tears. A few battles took away family, friends, and comrades. War is ultimately cruel.

Seeing Furukawa Osamu's pale face from a distance, Tsunade clenched her fists in anger. Orochimaru had failed to keep his promise to send medical ninjas to the front lines, which really infuriated her!

"Tsunade-sensei, Xiu doesn't seem to be in good condition."

Shizune's face showed worry. She didn't know exactly what the battlefield was like, but it certainly wouldn't be a simple confrontation like a C-level mission.

"That bastard Orochimaru! I don't want to see him again!"

Tsunade muttered angrily, pulling Shizune quickly to Furukawa's side. After observing him closely, she noticed his complexion was even worse, and said irritably:

"Who told you to go to the battlefield and show off! Your body simply can't withstand continuous high-level ninjutsu!"

"You should know the consequences of over-squeezing your cells!"

Furukawa Osamu, of course, wouldn't say that he became like this because he was having nightmares every day from excessive [gathering]. For a moment, he helplessly lowered his head and comforted her:

"Tsunade-sensei, a month of rest is enough at most!"

"I'm going home with Shizune. I need to go find Orochimaru now."

Tsunade stormed into the Hokage Building, and Kakashi, who was about to greet her from a short distance away, was suddenly enveloped by a "shadow".

Kakashi felt an ominous aura emanating from the person in front of him, and his body stiffened instantly when the other person stared at him with their left eye.

Danzo was satisfied with Kakashi's reaction and continued to use his imposing aura to suppress him, asking in a deep voice:

"On a sinking ship, there are 10 of your companions..."

"Kakashi Hatake, as captain, what decision would you make?"

Also provoked by the other party's murderous aura, Kakashi suddenly remembered his father's fate, and instinctively raised his head to respond:

"Those who are sick will inevitably die, so I would choose to kill one to save nine..."

Danzo smirked and muttered to himself as he walked away:

"That's the right answer! I look forward to seeing you again!"

When Kakashi heard the voice beside him, he couldn't help but recall the scene of his father's suicide. He was at a loss and stood there with his head down.

Danzo noticed the movement behind him and grew even more smug. Recalling Furukawa Osamu's answer, a sinister smile crept across his face:

"Your companions will soon step into darkness, and then it will be your turn."

"..."

Chapter 52 "You know nothing of my strength..." (Part 1)

In early August of Konoha Year 47, in the waiting room of the Hokage Building, the summoned Jonin and some Chunin looked straight ahead at the Third Hokage, quietly awaiting instructions.

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to sense the tension in everyone's hearts and said in a gentle voice:

"We have just received intelligence that Kumogakure has suddenly raided Sunagakure, and a fierce conflict has broken out between the two sides."

"I hope everyone will be more vigilant, especially the barrier class. Once you sense anything unusual, take immediate action."

"Yes!"

The group responded in unison upon receiving the instructions. Many Jonin looked surprised, as the Cloud Village and Sand Village were quite far apart, making the conflict seem rather inexplicable.

Those Jonin who knew more about the inside story thought of the Cloud Village's style; the other side always liked to plunder secret techniques and bloodline limits.

Although there is no evidence, the origins of Kumogakure's Magnet Release and Lava Release are questionable. Taking advantage of the internal strife in Sunagakure to plunder them is consistent with the behavior of "savage ninjas".

As a Chunin, Osamu Furukawa stood at the very back of the crowd due to his physique, next to Might Guy, who had just been promoted to Chunin.

As the Third Hokage quickly assigned tasks and the "adults" gradually left, Hiruzen Sarutobi completely relaxed and said with a smile:

"Don't be nervous, Kai! Shikaku, Choza, and Inoichi all recommended you. Your strength is enough to make you a Chunin."

"After Kakashi finishes his mission, the three of you can team up again. Take a break in the meantime!"

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

Somewhat nervous, Might Guy responded loudly, and Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly, then smiled and asked:

"Xiu, how have you been feeling lately?"

For half a month, although I still had nightmares every day, the benefits of [gathering] outweighed the side effects.

Furukawa Osamu's perception increased dramatically, and the spirit body created by his Spirit Transformation Technique could even briefly leave his body.

"It's all settled now. Having gone through this experience, I'm ready to follow your orders at any time."

Seeing Furukawa Osamu's solemn response, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled with satisfaction, picked up his pipe, and said happily:

"No need for such formality, you are all my family!"

"..."

The Hokage struck up a casual conversation, even inquiring about his daily meals, which moved Might Guy so much that he almost shed tears of youthful passion.

At the opportune moment, Osamu Furukawa showed a look of emotion. Noticing the reactions of the two boys, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt even more pleased. The Will of Fire had to be instilled from childhood.

As the two left the room, Danzo slowly emerged from the corner. Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi leisurely puffing on his cigarette, he expressionlessly reminded him:

"Kumakuya is probably targeting Jinchūriki, as they have the ability to seal Tailed Beasts."

"The supervision of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki must be strengthened. I agree with your opinion. The village needs the Uzumaki clan's bloodline, but only after the war ends."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's good mood was ruined on the spot. Danzo described Minato Namikaze and Kushina's union as a utilitarian act. Although he had this consideration, he shouldn't have said it out loud.

"Not every child inherits their parents' talents."

"Continue to monitor the movements of Sunagakure. They will not retaliate against Kumogakure, but they may target us again."

It's impossible for them to launch a cross-continental attack on Kumogakure. The Chiyo siblings will only shift the conflict to Konoha. Danzo is well aware of this, and he responded with narrowed eyes:

"In the last war, we should have dealt a heavy blow to Sunagakure and Iwagakure in one fell swoop. Your weakness gave the enemy another chance to invade us."

“Ninjas are tools, and tools naturally wear out. I will bear this part of the darkness for you.”

“In the root assessment, Osamu Furukawa’s performance can hardly be described as merciful.”

“This kind of ambitious genius ninja must be constantly assessed. We don’t want to see him be seduced by the Uchiha clan.”

Ten years old is no longer considered a child in the ninja world. Osamu Furukawa has already begun to show his influence. In a few more years, he will be promoted to Jonin and may even be able to influence the decisions of the Jonin team.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware of these things, but he trusted Tsunade, and upon hearing his old friend's words, he calmly replied:

"With Tsunade's guidance, there's no need to doubt his Will of Fire!"

"Geniuses don't need interference in their development; just do your job well."

"..."

Danzo didn't argue and simply turned and left, which surprised Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was surprised that his old friend didn't object to him.

The door closed, and Danzo, who had come to the corridor, narrowed his eyes. Hiruzen Sarutobi's weakness was within his expectations, but fortunately he was prepared!

Back in the dimly lit room deep within the Root organization at noon, Danzo looked at the six-year-old child kneeling on the ground and slowly spoke:

"From this day forward, you will be a Root ninja named 'Kou'!"

"I am very satisfied with your efforts over this period of time."

He officially became a genin at the age of 6. Having survived the experiment, Kou has already mastered several Wood Release ninjutsu, and his talent is obvious to the naked eye.

"Yes, Lord Danzo."

A raised its head and stared intently at its "master" in front of it. Danzo couldn't help but smile as he thought about how quickly his tool would grow in a few years.

"You know nothing about my strength!"

"Even if the Wood Release technique used to quell the chaos is incomplete, it is enough to suppress the Tailed Beasts and the Uchiha clan."

Danzo grew increasingly fond of the armor before him, convinced that the Wood Release that had grown up was stronger than that of a genius like Furukawa Osamu. This was the power of the Bloodline Limit!

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While having lunch at Ichiraku Ramen, Osamu Furukawa and Might Guy were chatting with Tetsuya, who had welcomed his daughter a few months ago and had been giving him gifts for the past six months.

"This guy's already a Chunin! That's amazing!"

I was deeply impressed by Might Guy. Only the father and son in the village had that green bodysuit. Now, wearing a green vest, he looks much cooler.

"I've only just caught up with the geniuses!"

"Shu and Kakashi are already able to lead a team independently, but I still need to keep working hard."

"Another serving of tonkotsu chashu ramen, please!"

Matt Kai had a hearty appetite, and as he spoke, he flashed a bright white smile, making everyone laugh heartily.

"Does the new drug put an extra burden on the body? I feel like you're messing around."

Furukawa Osamu turned to the overconfident Might Guy and asked him a question. The latter immediately shook his head and gave him a thumbs-up, praising him:

"I feel no burden at all, Xiu. I've almost mastered the Injury Gate! This was specially prepared for you!"

"Li Lianhua! She will absolutely surprise you."

"Let's leave it to Kakashi! That guy has also made progress in physical activation; I wonder what stage he's reached in his training recently."

Might Guy hesitated after hearing what Furukawa Osamu said, then scratched his head and whispered:

“Shu, I think Kakashi has changed recently. Before accepting the mission, he seemed to have reverted to his old ways.”

When Furukawa Osamu recalled that Danzo seemed to have met Kakashi when he returned to the village, he could only offer words of comfort, while secretly pondering:

"As expected, ninjas all have psychological issues. That kind of boring darkness must be eradicated when the opportunity arises!"

"..."

Chapter 53 "You know nothing of my strength..." (Please continue reading)

In mid-August, Tsunade went out on a procurement mission, and Osamu Furukawa began to take over some of the work at Konoha Hospital.

In another month he will turn 10 years old, and no one will treat him like a child anymore, since becoming a Jonin in 3 years is inevitable.

After several years of development, the scale and equipment of the herbal laboratory have been updated several times, and its variety of products far surpasses that of the other four major countries!

"Master Xiu, this is a newly cultivated herb that can activate cells."

"We have solved the mass production problem, and the quality of the herbs has also been guaranteed."

Han Fang gave a serious report, while Bai Cao handed over the relevant data report. After reviewing it, Gu Chuanxiu smiled and reassured him:

"Everyone did a great job. Jiraiya-sama is in the Land of Grass, so there's no need to force us to supply new medicine."

"Tsunade-sensei will explain this to the Hokage when she returns, and everyone can just continue with their work as usual."

The latest herb is a brand new product mutated from the "essence" that Furukawa Osamu collected. After extraction, it can activate cells and also has a slight berserk effect.

The newly developed drug had significant side effects, but the higher-ups ignored these concerns and directly deployed it to the front lines of the Grass Country.

Although they achieved good results in the battle at the end of last month, some ninjas also went insane due to "madness".

Tsunade was very dissatisfied with the village's decision, but the frontline ninjas begged for "more." No one cared about mental health issues; as long as they could kill the enemy and survive, that was enough.

The medical team members breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Furukawa Osamu's words. They were all under immense pressure after learning that their village companion had gone insane, and none of them wanted to indirectly become "murderers."

"Xiu, it's almost time to inspect the special care ward. We need to prepare in advance."

Shizune, who was acting as his assistant, spoke up to remind him. Furukawa Osamu nodded, took the uniform from the girl, and quickly gave instructions:

"Notify the special ninja in the hospital that we will be performing three surgeries this afternoon."

"Yes!"