Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"When the children grow up, I hope they will be proud of their identity as members of Konoha."

"Without bloodshed and distorted competition, Konoha will be integrated into this new world. We will no longer be a hidden village, and we will welcome all like-minded people to join us."

After saying this, Minato let out a long breath. The key information that Naruto had conveyed to him through the communication toad was that Kaguya Otsutsuki still existed, and no matter how strong a ninja was, they couldn't fight against an immortal monster.

Despite not understanding why Osamu Furukawa and Kaguya could coexist, Minato decided to give up the profession of ninja.

The village will continue, but it will be transformed into a large research institution.

To become a learning mecca that everyone on this planet aspires to—this is Watergate's plan for the village's future. Education can also make a lot of money, and there won't be too many financial problems.

"Lord Hokage...do we really have to abandon our identity as ninjas? I..."

"What can we do without our ninja identity?"

"Yes, Hokage, even if we can't use much chakra, we are still stronger than ordinary people."

"We still have the secret medicine; we can still destroy any force with our own strength..."

Many Jonin who couldn't accept the change in their status spoke up, while some who remained silent secretly shed tears. Everyone knew in their hearts that the era of the ninjas had ended.

"Waaah... Lord Hokage..."

More and more people shed tears. After calming down, no one offered any more suggestions. This was the best way out. The village was still there, but the villagers were no longer ninjas. The Will of Fire could still be passed down.

Might Guy was also in tears. Kakashi, who had already received the news from his teacher, also lowered his head and held his forehead after hearing the announcement.

"Kakashi, what am I going to do with this idiot who only knows how to train?!"

"Children will always need strong bodies, Kai, I believe you will definitely be an excellent teacher."

Might Guy nodded vigorously, then hugged Kakashi and burst into tears. His ninja career was over. At that moment, he felt that his "youth" had vanished along with the ninja village.

Asma, sitting in the middle, covered his face with his hands and silently shed tears until a handkerchief appeared in front of him, at which point he raised his head.

"Asuma, there's no need to be so sad. Everything will be alright."

Kurenai Yuhi, her eyes slightly red, offered words of comfort. Asuma nodded vigorously. The ninja village is gone, but the Will of Fire remains!

The children of the future will also regain the power of chakra, and he should do the job of guiding them.

"Thank you, Red. This is the best outcome; at least we're still alive..."

Asuma thought of his father, of Jiraiya's silent death, and of the ordinary people the androids had killed before. He felt that he should indeed feel satisfied.

Yes! We're still alive...

Hongwei was taken aback for a moment, then wiped her eyes and smiled. Complaining wouldn't solve anything, and it was time for her to start a new life.

The three advisors had different expressions, but none of them objected in the end. Danzo did not expect Minato to make such a choice, but after careful consideration, he had to admit that it was a way out.

"It turns out the Land of Water had already shown us the right path..."

Danzo thought of Kirigakure, which he had been researching all these years. Konoha had struggled for so many years, but in the end, they could only embark on this path. They really had no choice.

Once everyone had calmed down, Minato put the Hokage hat back on his head, looked around, and solemnly said:

"Gentlemen, let us embrace this new era together, and we will usher in true peace!"

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

...

As night fell, construction at the Konoha Village site came to a halt. Many ninjas and construction workers jokingly complained about the delays. For ordinary ninjas, earning money to support their families was the most important thing.

In the makeshift treehouse on the east side of the village, Shizune held Tonton with a worried expression on her face. Seeing Tsunade drinking one cup after another, she couldn't help but try to stop her:

"Teacher, you should eat more vegetables!"

"Puyou!"

Hearing the pink pig's squeal, Tsunade, still half asleep, suddenly turned around. The way she looked at it like it was food startled Tonton so much that it stopped making a sound.

Just as Shizune was about to offer another word of advice, a black vortex appeared, and Osamu Furukawa came to Tsunade's side, took the wine glass, and whispered softly:

"Teacher, drink less. If you're in a bad mood, there's no need to make things difficult for yourself."

Tsunade initially tried to snatch the wine glass, but after being gazed at by a gentle gaze, she suddenly stood up and threw herself into Furukawa Osamu's arms, whispering in his ear with a choked voice:

"The village is gone..."

“My grandfather would be very disappointed if he knew that the village would eventually disappear in my hands.”

Furukawa Osamu sighed, hugged Tsunade tightly, and gently stroked her until she calmed down, then comforted her:

"Teacher, it's all my fault, you don't need to blame yourself."

"The ninjas are gone, but you, teacher, are still here. The Will of Fire can still be passed down. There will be no more wars in the future world. The First Hokage will not blame you."

Guilt had been lingering in Tsunade's heart for days, but now that her disciple was holding her in his arms, a sense of peace returned, followed by a wave of exhaustion.

"Go to sleep, teacher. Minato has made his decision. You have done your best."

"Um..."

With her eyes closed, Tsunade let Furukawa Osamu carry her back to the bedroom. She had barely slept for the past two weeks, as she had been rebuilding the village's operational system.

Seeing Tsunade asleep, Shizune breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that her teacher's body had evolved, but worry still lingered in her heart.

"I need some more time to take good care of the teacher."

With a smile, Furukawa Osamu approached Shizune and leaned down to kiss her forehead. Shizune's face immediately turned bright red; she was still a little shy and instinctively hugged the little pig in her arms tighter.

"Puyu!!"

Tonton whimpered loudly as it was being strangled, and Shizune nodded somewhat embarrassedly, then nestled into Furukawa Osamu's arms and asked softly:

"Xiu, is that goddess causing trouble again?"

"Kaguya? She's settled down. I'm just looking for something else. Don't worry, nothing will go wrong."

Jingyin nodded quietly, glanced at the sleeping teacher, and then whispered shyly:

Come back soon!

Furukawa Osamu nodded, then disappeared into the black vortex once again. Shizune stood there, a smile returning to her face, humming a little tune as she began tidying up the room.

Inside Kaguya's Castle within the Origin Sphere, Osamu Furukawa leaped out of the vortex. Not far away, Black Zetsu, attached to White Zetsu, reluctantly greeted him, stammering:

"Father...Father...Welcome...home!"

This is Kaguya's requirement for her son: she needs family members to love each other, and her son must respect his parents.

"No need to be so enthusiastic every time you come back. Alright, you're free to do as you please. There's been a huge change in the ninja world; you can go and document it."

"Tobi is currently in the Land of Lightning. You can go there first. Mabui should be the one to inherit the position of the Sixth Raikage."

"I understand, Father..."

Black Zetsu responded respectfully, while the White Zetsu possessing him laughed out loud. Seeing the vortex that appeared when Furukawa Osamu waved his hand, he immediately praised:

"As expected of Lord Xiu, this planet will now enjoy true peace!"

"A unified nation should have emerged long ago. Black Zetsu and I will go to Fei's side to help him."

Watching the two disappear into the vortex, Furukawa Osamu shook his head. In this world with extraordinary chakra power, peace led by the strong was his answer.

Although this peace was forced, Furukawa Osamu was too lazy to examine whether it was reasonable. Compared to the past Shinobi World Wars, life in the future was undoubtedly much better.

Upon entering the room, Kaguya Otsutsuki, who was kneeling to the side, immediately opened her eyes, a smile appearing on her face, and said softly:

"Should we continue searching for materials in the universe to create the Ten-Tails? I think it will be difficult for us to make any progress in the short term."

"Since the Otsutsuki clan was able to find that special tree as a raw material, it proves that the place is likely a planet with strong life force."

"I don't want to miss out on the trees that can give birth to the Ten-Tails; it's about my path of evolution."

Furukawa Osamu gave a positive answer: he needed a life-bearing planet, and Kaguya, who had merged with the Divine Tree, might be able to sense the coordinates, which was his ultimate goal.

Kaguya chuckled softly, perhaps as her mind finally settled, a human-like smile appearing in her pure white pupils. A blush spread across her face as she whispered:

"In that case, hurry up and merge with me in the spiritual world!"

"To find the planet that provides the raw materials for the Divine Tree, I need your chakra support!"

Chapter 339 The "Divine Tree System" in the Universe?!

In early August of Konoha 68, after Konoha announced that it would no longer conduct ninja education, Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Kumogakure followed suit, and the ninja era came to a complete end that month.

For a ninja village with a long history, making such a choice was not easy, but the harsh reality no longer allowed them to continue struggling; the system of one village per country had long since ended.

The United Nations took a significant step this month: ninjas will no longer be a thing of the future, and newborns will grow up in a unified nation.

No one can judge whether the future will be good or bad, but in any case, the ninjas must abide by the new system.

Those who wish to continue using the power of chakra to rule the other side will only face death; the Divine Tree crisis has made everyone realize the reality.

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The changes to the ninja villages were not that important to Osamu Furukawa. In his view, the transformation of the five great ninja villages was more like the establishment of a higher education institution.

Children trained at ninja academies are unable to adapt to a completely new society, so reshaping chakra education is inevitable. The responsibility that young people should bear is to further develop their chakra.

In the spiritual world of the Origin Planet, Kaguya Otsutsuki's spirit, having consumed a large amount of chakra, leaned heavily against Osamu Furukawa's chest, panting heavily. The energy expenditure from connecting to the unknown planet was greater than expected.

"It's indeed difficult to capture planets teeming with new life like we do within our own race. Resources in the universe seem to be dwindling."

"However, you are right about one thing: those 'divine trees' with powerful vitality are indeed the best reference points."

"Repairing it might take us more time..."

Kaguya Otsutsuki leaned against her chest, closed her eyes, and whispered. Her life form did not have an urgent need for the Chakra Fruit. Although her immortality came at a great cost, it also gave her an advantage in terms of time.

The task of finding life-bearing planets, which previously required the entire Otsutsuki clan to do together, can now be accomplished by her alone. She can even transform into a divine tree and drain the life force of an entire planet.

She had never considered this situation in her previous chaotic thoughts, but since she came to her senses, she has gained a completely new understanding of herself.

In addition, Furukawa Osamu's spirit can also help her replenish her chakra, and after a deep exchange, they can even share the life information and energy contained in the chakra fruit.

Kaguya became engrossed in the communication during this time, and although her spirit was completely dominated in that situation, she remained immersed in it.

The thought flashed by, and Kaguya's glowing spirit raised its head, actively merging with Furukawa Osamu's spirit. This was the best way to replenish chakra.

Osamu Furukawa continued to focus on exploring the differences in the other person's spirit; this immortal being was the best subject of his research.

"I didn't expect that you would need special materials to produce the Ten-Tails. No wonder it couldn't be analyzed. It turns out it's alien technology again."

"The ability to spread roots across the entire planet is a characteristic of trees. It's an incredible life form. No wonder it can evolve civilization in the vast universe."

Osamu Furukawa's spirit had long since evolved into a state indistinguishable from that of an ordinary person, and after absorbing the energy of the Chakra Fruit, it further evolved into an existence that resembled an energy life form.

To maintain the current form, more Chakra Fruits are clearly needed.

Through continuous exploration, he had sensed the difference in Kaguya's spirit body. The elixir from the Otsutsuki clan had clearly played a significant role before Kaguya's transformation; otherwise, this goddess would have died long ago.

Kaguya murmured again, and after conjuring up her wide robes once more, she sat in Furukawa Osamu's lap and let out a long breath.

"The Otsutsuki clan has speculated that those magical 'trees' might evolve into powerful civilizations."

“By relying on the power of the ‘tree,’ we can even create a world.”

"The 'tree' may give rise to a civilization that protects it, or it may be a more powerful civilization that uses the 'tree' to rule the universe."

“I don’t know if any members of the Otsutsuki clan have ever communicated with the civilization of the ‘tree’ in the past, but I think this has probably happened a few times in history.”

"The ninjas on this planet are actually derived from the 'Divine Tree.' I only realized this after I regained consciousness. The 'Divine Tree Civilization' must exist in the universe!"

Kaguya once again gave her conclusion, firmly believing that the powerful "tree" would not become extinct, because when she left the clan's territory, the "saplings" like the Ten-Tails were still being produced.

Even if the Otsutsuki clan were incredibly foolish, they wouldn't destroy the source of their "raw materials." Kaguya believed that, aside from the Otsutsuki god, no one would make such a choice as to sever the clan's very existence...

Gently caressing Kaguya's spirit, Furukawa Osamu continued to explore the mysteries of her spirit. After hearing about the "Divine Tree Civilization," he thought of many things. As his thoughts shifted beyond this dimension, a strange idea flashed through his mind:

"The world connected by the Divine Tree?"

Kaguya's spirit felt like it was melting, and she would tremble incessantly whenever the spiritual fluctuations of the Ten-Tails or the Divine Tree were released by Furukawa Osamu's [Collection].

Even knowing that her spirit was completely controlled, Kaguya did not resist at all, but instead cooperated fully.

"I have a new idea; we can also make use of psychic abilities."

"The other world is real. Once we find the coordinates, finding the 'tree' will be easier."

"Can Ten no Minaka only maintain connections between five different dimensions and this place?"

Furukawa asked in a low voice, but Kaguya did not answer. Her entire spirit body was exposed again, swayed, and then murmured before turning into a ball of energy.