Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

Gaara whispered a reminder, and the four immediately followed. When they were led into the newly built castle tower of the Land of Iron, Mei Terumi gave them a strange look, then said irritably:

"You guys copied this layout way too thoroughly!"

"We just want Lord Shu to feel at home after coming to the Land of Iron."

Mei Terumi waved her hand helplessly. That general was too pragmatic, to the point that she was too embarrassed to continue complaining. Thinking of her beloved, whom she hadn't seen for over half a month, she could only sigh inwardly.

"Samurai and ninjas are really no different; everyone submits to the power of the strong..."

Upon arriving at the conference room, the representative from the small country was already seated upright around the large round table. After the five Kage took their seats and exchanged brief pleasantries with everyone, around 10 o'clock, the voice of the General of the Land of Iron rang out in the room:

"Let us welcome the rider of the nine tailed beasts, the sage who ended evil, the new wielder of the Six Paths power, the creator of peace in the ninja world, the eternal sun for all mankind..."

Upon hearing a bunch of unfamiliar titles, everyone looked at the Iron Country general, whose face was flushed with excitement. His "strength" was unfathomable, and everyone had underestimated him.

"...Guardian of the planet, the great Lord Xiu!"

Soon, enthusiastic shouts erupted from the representatives of the smaller countries in the meeting room, with many clapping their hands until they were red, and everyone displaying an air of utmost loyalty.

Wearing a well-tailored black fitted uniform with a stand-up collar close to his neck, Osamu Furukawa abandoned his original ninja attire. This specially made outfit was closer to a suit, making him look much more "modern".

No one criticized the Kusanagi sword hanging at his waist. Although Osamu Furukawa's gaze was very gentle, many of the representatives who met his eyes trembled and lowered their heads.

Osamu Furukawa's long, black hair was casually draped down his back, with messy ends falling in front of his eyes. After taking his seat in the main seat, he looked around at everyone. Mei Terumi immediately rested her chin on her hand and gave him a flirtatious wink. After receiving a response, she immediately covered her mouth and chuckled.

"The reconstruction work is still ongoing, and everyone's time is precious. The relevant documents were issued at the beginning of the month."

"I am still a ninja, and there's no need to continue this meeting in such a formal manner."

"Does anyone here oppose the establishment of the United Nations?"

"Lord Xiu is the eternal ruler of the United Nations!"

"We will always support Lord Xiu!"

Chapter 332 Planetary "Will" and "Destiny"...

In mid-June of Konoha 68, after the establishment of the United Nations, the reconstruction speed of Konoha, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure finally improved.

Without the boost of chakra, ninjas can no longer maintain their previous high efficiency in manual labor. Now they are just stronger than ordinary people, no longer the "superhumans" of the past.

For Kirigakure, aside from the usual gossip, once the rescue mission was completed, the villagers no longer paid attention to anything outside the Land of Water.

More and more businesses are setting up shop in this country, and there is even a shortage of Kirigakure ninjas. Most people are busy making money, and everything else takes a backseat.

The establishment of the United Nations also marked the end of the era of daimyo. With the daimyo and nobles of the Land of Wind voluntarily retiring, the world ushered in a completely new era.

The promotion and application of chakra technology has become the mainstream, and commissioned missions have turned into collaborative research projects. Ninjas who cannot adapt to the new era are destined to be eliminated.

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Inside the experimental building in Kirigakure, both Kabuto and Tobi stared at the bodies in the green solution. During this time, the project team had been analyzing the data sent back by Osamu Furukawa.

The data extracted from Isshiki Otsutsuki's body is very peculiar; the aliens are able to assimilate humans and thus change their racial characteristics.

After careful research, Kabuto Yakushi discovered that Isshiki Otsutsuki's life information contained information related to humans, and the thawing of the Karma seal was more like an evolution that integrated human bodily information.

The human body is not perfect, and without special talents, it is impossible to perceive natural energy.

Even the use of chakra has different effects on different people. Some people can extract more and higher quality chakra at once, while others cannot even extract chakra for C-rank ninjutsu.

Even more cruelly, even if you can refine chakra, it doesn't mean you can use it in battle. The reason why ninjas are powerful is because they can turn refining chakra into a bodily instinct.

Kabuto Yakushi has always enjoyed modifying his body, and he has even served as a test subject for some projects. However, he did not take the risk this time, as he was not ready to abandon his human identity.

"They're both beings derived from the divine tree, so why can he defecate?!"

"That organ, it must be able to feel the urge to defecate, right?"

"It's not fair, Lord Kabuto! Why can't my body be modified? I really want to experience the urge to defecate!"

Afei stared at a particular part of Naruto's body and complained loudly. He had been observing for many days and had confirmed that the artificial creature in front of him could defecate. He was furious.

Distracted from his thoughts, Kabuto pushed up his glasses and muttered a grumbling:

That's not the point!

"When this body is removed later, I need you to possess it and examine it. It is a completely different existence from a human body, but rather somewhat similar to a divine tree creature like yourself."

"I need to record data on the flow of chakra through the meridians!"

Ah Fei immediately agreed, then stroked his chin and continued to examine the object, as if he had thought of something, and subconsciously murmured:

"Can aliens poop too?! That's so unfair!"

Kabuto ignored Tobi's complaints. Naruto's body contained some of Isshiki Otsutsuki's data, as well as Hashirama's cells that had been modified many times and cells catalyzed by the God Tree.

This body embodies the most advanced biotechnology currently available. If the experiment is successful, humanity may also be able to find the direction of evolution from it!

As the green liquid began to drain from the container, the lab door opened again. Karin, wearing a white lab coat, approached the lab bench with files in her arms, glanced at the data on the computer, and then whispered:

"The analysis of the wedge is only about 30% complete so far, and we still can't adjust the body's strength through the wedge."

"The key lies in the modification of cells. Even with the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan, it will be difficult to achieve the effect that Master Xiu is pursuing."

"This seems to have deviated from the normal scope of biotechnology. The sample that Master Xiu provided us was still too small. It's more like gene technology from another world."

"Damn it! I really want to report this to Lord Xiu in person... Lord Xiu, please punish me!"

As the girl spoke, her face turned bright red, and she covered her face. The Land of Water was too open-minded, and some magazines had "poisoned" Karin quite a bit. As she grew older, she would always inexplicably fall into pink fantasies.

Ignoring the girl writhing and acting erratically, Kabuto, the Yakushi, used the Outer Path Technique to summon a "bionic mechanical arm," a combination of biological and mechanical technology.

The Hidden Mist Laboratory extracted some biotechnology from it, and combined it with the shell tissue-related technology contributed by Orochimaru, which Furukawa Osamu called "life blueprints".

"A wondrous life! The life information contained within that Otsutsuki god is simply beyond our imagination!"

"It's incomprehensible how he managed to combine the best genes from them and abandon such a powerful body. Otsutsuki's choice is also baffling."

"The same goes for the divine tree; the transformation of organisms into plants might have originated from a magical plant..."

Looking at the experimental data, Kabuto Yakushi was once again swept up in a strange sense of fervor. The aliens' technology was simply too amazing!

If it weren't for the concern that the other person's cells would distort him, Kabuto would have even wanted to replace Naruto and try it himself.

"Lord Kabuto! You can't act recklessly this time. The vitality of those cells far surpasses that of mine!"

Karin, snapping out of her pink fantasy, hurriedly reminded him that her body was very special, with extremely powerful life force hidden in her cells.

The cells of Isshiki Otsutsuki are even more terrifying; these alien cells can even "devour and assimilate everything," and the girl certainly doesn't want to see Kabuto Yakushi suddenly turn into an Otsutsuki monster...

"I know that there's no need for us to rush things; time is on our side!"

Kabuto Yakushi reassured him, his usual smile returning to normal. He explained that Osamu Furukawa had obtained the "Reanimation Jutsu" from Orochimaru, and as long as he mastered the sage technique, lifespan would no longer be an issue.

He will have plenty of time to study and analyze alien technology in the future, so there is no need to take any risks, since aliens are still very dangerous.

When the two finished their conversation, Afei had already helped connect Naruto's body to the experimental equipment, and the staff members were also reporting loudly from their seats.

"Lord Kabuto, the testing can begin now!"

"Very good, let's get started, Tobi. Remember, just refine the chakra."

"I'm going up!"

After reporting this, Afei opened his body and attached himself to the artificial body. As the body became connected, he immediately began the basic chakra refining process.

The staff began to get busy, and Kabuto, the pharmacist, stared at the relevant data on the computer screen, his expression thoughtful once again. Karin, equally serious, looked at the data for a while before letting out a soft exclamation:

"Is there no restriction from chakra points? What is the speed of this flow in the meridians?"

“You’re right. That’s one of the things that makes those aliens so powerful. The effect that a ninja can only achieve after opening the Eight Gates is something they can do in their normal state.”

"Lord Xiu truly lives up to his reputation as the guardian of the planet; he can even defeat this alien creature that has evolved multiple times!"

Kabuto couldn't help but praise, the more he analyzed the alien's data, the more he realized how powerful the alien was.

Such a creature ultimately became the experimental material for Osamu Furukawa, and the thought of this filled all the experimental staff with even greater awe.

The test lasted about an hour. By noon, Afei had completed all the tests, and after being depositized, he stood by the lab table with his hands on his hips, sighing in admiration:

"This body is much stronger than that incompetent Obito!"

Karin rolled her eyes at the talkative Divine Tree creature, then focused intently on organizing the relevant data. By the time everyone finished their discussion, it was already afternoon.

"After Lord Shu returns tomorrow, Karin, you should report the experimental results."

"Naruto Uzumaki's body is currently fine."

After giving some instructions, Kabuto continued to bury himself in the experimental data. He didn't know why Naruto Uzumaki needed to be resurrected, but he knew that Master Shu must have his own reasons, and he only needed to carry them out.

Karin responded and ran out of the lab, the girl preparing for a "surprise report," a rare opportunity to be alone together.

...

As night fell, the fog in Kirigakure gradually dissipated, and the Uchiha clan compound was unusually lively. Due to intermarriage, the Kirigakure ninja clans were very curious about the Uchiha clans of Konoha and had been visiting them frequently recently.

In a secluded courtyard, Uchiha Mikoto's eyes crinkled into crescent moons as she teased the adorable child in her arms.

Uchiha Saku was the name Itachi Uchiha gave to his son, who was born during the New Moon period, and it also symbolizes new life.

"Saku is so cute! Izumi, you take such good care of this family, thank you so much!"

Mikoto Uchiha praised her, while Izumi Uchiha, standing to the side, smiled and shook her head, her face beaming with happiness as she responded:

"Itachi hasn't gone on any missions this year and has stayed by my side the whole time. In fact, he's the one who takes care of most of the housework."

"It's clear that Itachi has changed a lot, and the Uchiha clan in Kirigakure is doing very well. I didn't expect Tetsuka to be able to arrange so many intermarriages among his clansmen."

Mikoto sighed softly. In her opinion, this method of optimizing bloodlines was somewhat crazy. She had received a relatively traditional Uchiha education and preferred a pure bloodline.

Izumi thought of Uchiha Kakashi. That child had exceptional talent; although only four years old, he grasped ninja knowledge instantly. Within the Uchiha clan, there was a high probability he would awaken a dual bloodline.

"This was also encouraged by the Mizukage. The ninja clans here don't have autonomy. It's said that the Hozuki clan gave up a lot of land to marry our girls!"

"That genius got engaged not long ago, and Chief Ironfire did a lot of work."

The Uchiha clan is particularly popular in Kirigakure. Although the era of ninjas has passed, most members of the clan still take pride in their bloodline.

Now that the Mizukage has policies in place, Tetsuka seizes the opportunity to begin intermarrying with the ninja clan.

Unlike the Byakugan bloodline of the Hyuga clan, the probability of the Uchiha awakening the Sharingan is already low. Bloodline fusion might produce a miraculous reaction, and bloodline enthusiasts like Tie Huo wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

As Mikoto Uchiha listened to Izumi's account, she would occasionally gasp. If these things had happened in Konoha, her husband and her clansmen would most likely not have allowed it.

"I didn't expect the Uchiha clan in Kirigakure to have developed so well!"

"Now that the era of the ninja village has come to an end, I no longer need to worry about your safety. With Master Xiu here, this should be the safest place in the world."

Izumi nodded in agreement. In fact, the Hidden Mist Ninja are more like a violent law enforcement agency these days, mostly dealing with corporate disputes, and their work is very safe.

Looking at the well-behaved, sensible, and increasingly beautiful Izumi, Mikoto grew happier and happier, continuing to tease Saku in her arms, and chuckled as she whispered:

Have you considered having a second child? Two children would be even better.

"Itachi was very fond of Sasuke when he was a child. A child can be a little lonely."

Izumi blushed slightly. They did indeed have plans, but Itachi cherished her health, and thinking of those sweet nights, he couldn't help but respond shyly:

"Hmm... Itachi said he'd give Saku a little sister in a few years..."

"Quan, you've really gone through a lot. Please don't hesitate to ask if there's anything you can do to help!"

Uchiha Mikoto was overjoyed. Her eldest son was so much better; he got married early, unlike her younger son who was clueless about relationships and only talked about his older brother and Uzumaki Naruto.

Wearing an apron, Itachi skillfully chopped ingredients in the kitchen as he prepared dinner. Thanks to his excellent control over ninja tools, Itachi's knife skills were superb...

Watching his brother bustling around, Sasuke Uchiha suddenly recalled the scene of his brother cooking for him when they were children, and a look of happiness involuntarily appeared on his face.

"Brother, am I really not allowed to cultivate immortal arts? The side effects of the curse seal should be minimal, right?"

Sasuke asked in a low voice that after activating the Mangekyou Sharingan, his eye power had increased dramatically, but troubles also arose, as his vision would decline every time he used it.

On the night of the Kara organization's android attack, he experienced minor vision problems after using Amaterasu only once.

Itachi was enjoying the vegetable soup in the pot when he heard his younger brother's words, and he responded with a serious expression:

"The best way is not to use that power!"

"The Sharingan's power is transformed from a special chakra formed in the brain. Tracing its bloodline, it can even be traced back to the Ten-Tails."

"Our teacher said that the Ten-Tails' chakra can even distort a person's will, and the Uchiha bloodline contains a part of this attribute."

"The stronger one's pupil power, the more intense the emotional stimulation required. Immortal arts are merely a means of balancing things out. If used too much, problems will inevitably arise sooner or later."

Sasuke hesitated for a moment, then finally asked in a low voice: