Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

"As expected of Tsunade-sensei, she can even secure a budget during wartime!"

Tsunade glanced at it sideways, crossed her arms in her seat, and chuckled to herself:

"This was not my intention. Apart from the Hyuga clan, several major ninja clans in the village came together."

"Moreover, the Uchiha clan rarely bows to their teacher, so the budget is naturally not a problem."

"Don't even think about slacking off. We're going to the herb lab in a bit. Thanks to you, we've received some new herbs."

The pig, deer, and butterfly clans worked together, and recently, relying on their clan's connections, they collected rare herbs from the Land of Tea.

Other ninja clans did the same, actively searching and using their connections, regardless of any potential benefits, just to bring it over first.

Tsunade got up and beckoned Furukawa Osamu to go to the herb laboratory together. Compared to before, it had expanded in size, and the care alone was a troublesome matter.

“Sunagakure should also have a similar laboratory, but I’m sure their scale is smaller than ours.”

"We are temporarily lagging behind in the research of toxins, but fortunately there are no problems with the antidote. Judging from this battle, the enemy does not seem to have been able to develop a new poison either."

When Tsunade arrived at the laboratory, she looked very satisfied. When she talked about Sunagakure, she had a proud look on her face. She had completely left Chiyo behind.

The slug on Furukawa Osamu's shoulder suddenly spoke up to warn him:

"Lady Tsunade, Shikkotsu Forest is also very suitable for cultivating herbs, and its rich natural energy can enhance their efficacy."

Tsunade pondered for a moment, then shook her head and gave a simple reply:

"The current dose of Madness Pills is sufficient. Combined with some medicines that can revitalize the body in a short time, it can reduce the burden on the body."

"Most ninjas cannot control their chakra points to enhance their effects, which only overburdens their meridian system."

"Xiu, I'll leave the rest of the work to you. I'll go prepare some snacks."

Furukawa Osamu watched Tsunade's retreating figure as she skipped work, shaking his head helplessly. The slug on his shoulder spat out a pale twig and comforted him in a soft, gentle voice:

"Lord Xiu, I'm here!"

"I've prepared the Divine Tree energy. Should I mix it with Yang-attribute chakra this time?"

"Let's stick with Yin Release chakra. I'm pretty good at Yang Release, but I still have no clue about Yin Release, except for genjutsu."

Furukawa Osamu frankly admitted his shortcomings; at present, he could only mobilize the energy in his body.

[Collecting] the energy of the mutated divine tree, then mixing it with chakra and injecting it into herbs, finally completing the mutation, is one of the ways Furukawa Osamu trains his chakra.

-

That evening, after finishing his work, Osamu Furukawa was invited to a dinner gathering with the Uchiha clan.

Uchiha Inahi boasted wildly to the younger members of his clan, exaggerating the situation on the front lines several times over. He claimed that Furukawa Osamu had instantly killed over 50 Iwagakure members with a single Chidori attack...

Exclamations and Uchiha Inahi's smug laughter occasionally drifted from next door. Uchiha Fugaku glanced at Furukawa Osamu and smiled slightly:

"Xiu, the younger generation in the clan needs to learn more from geniuses like you."

"Clan leader, you flatter me! The young people of the Uchiha clan are exceptionally strong."

Furukawa Osamu greeted him with a smile, and the two chatted about their previous experiences on the battlefield in the Land of Rain and their insights into ninjutsu. The atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

When the conversation turned to the progress of Kyonenmaru's development, Fugaku Uchiha suddenly asked a question that caught Osamu Furukawa off guard:

"Xiu, if a child around 5 years old has a strong enough will, can the Madness Pill be used to assist in their cultivation?"

Seeing the clan leader's expectant expression, Furukawa Osamu's eye twitched slightly. After a moment's thought, he gave his response:

"Clan Chief Fugaku, it's difficult for us to ascertain the will of a child of this age. Kyonenmaru is more suitable for use in times of crisis."

Fugaku Uchiha nodded in satisfaction upon hearing the answer. The Uchiha clan's will was not in question. Thinking of his children at home, he silently prayed:

"Itachi, as my son, do not disappoint me."

Chapter 64 Madara Uchiha's "Eyes" (Part 1)

In early February of Konoha Year 48, Jiraiya led his subordinates back to rest and prepare for a new round of battles as the weather warmed up.

With personnel rotation and a decrease in combat intensity, many Chunin from the village want to go to the front lines to contribute!

To be promoted to Jonin, in addition to outstanding strength, experience is also very important. Taking advantage of this time to "farm missions" is definitely the right choice.

What excites the Konoha ninja even more is that the Kyonenmaru has been initially optimized, and the side effects of brain cell damage have basically disappeared.

After working tirelessly for nearly half a year, Tsunade finally drew inspiration from the Akimichi clan's secret medicine and launched a regular version of the "Three-Colored Pill":

White energizing pills enhance focus but deplete mental energy.

Blue Living Pills enhance some bodily activity and stimulate rapid cell division;

The Purple Madness Pill enhances brain cell activity, accelerates nerve signal transmission, and opens the Xiumen Chakra Point.

The side effects of the Madness Pill were greatly reduced after taking the three secret medicines one by one. The only uncontrollable issue was emotional problems; those with weak willpower might experience delusions.

As ninjas, especially Jonin, everyone believed that their willpower was sound. Cell division affecting lifespan? That was still better than dying on the spot.

After the news of the Three-Colored Pill was announced at the end of last month, Tsunade received high praise from the Konoha ninjas, who called it a "miracle drug" that could save lives on the battlefield!

As for the ninjas who volunteered to test the drug during the research and development process, they were naturally disregarded.

The pursuit of power always comes at a price.

-

In the Konoha commercial district, inside a Chinese-style izakaya, Jiraiya, now dressed casually, raised his sake glass and loudly praised:

"Tsunade, you've really done something amazing!"

"Although it's nothing like what you would do, these secret medicines do reduce casualties."

"Haha, it seems that in a few years I will be calling you Hokage-sama. Time flies, we are all getting old."

Tsunade was in a good mood, but upon hearing the age, she immediately glared and gave Jiraiya a disapproving look:

"You're still the same as before!"

Kushina, who rarely gets out for some fresh air, sat down next to Minato and took over the conversation, saying with a happy smile:

"Lady Tsunade is still as beautiful and charming as ever. Jiraiya-sensei, age is a taboo subject for women!"

Minato Namikaze was caught between his girlfriend and his teacher, and could only give an awkward smile. He couldn't join in the conversation between the women at all.

Jiraiya didn't take it to heart, and after drinking a few more cups, he felt even better. He looked at Furukawa Osamu with a smile and reminded him:

"Xiu, your bounty on the black market should have exceeded ten million taels by now!"

"Iwagakure always uses these underhanded tricks. We must be more careful when going on missions in the future. There are some tough characters among the bounty hunters."

This was the first time Furukawa Osamu had heard this news. He immediately expressed his gratitude and then asked curiously:

"Lord Jiraiya, is Iwagakure still hiring black market personnel for battle?"

"Yes, after suffering huge losses in the Land of Rain, Iwagakure was attacked by Kumogakure, so Onoki had to change his strategy."

Jiraiya looked disappointed when he talked about Iwagakure's actions. Like most people, he felt that it was a shameful thing for the five great ninja villages to hire outsiders to fight.

"This war seems to have happened inexplicably; the Cloud Village's presence is everywhere."

"People should understand each other, and perhaps only the Child of Prophecy can accomplish this."

Minato Namikaze had been listening quietly, but when he noticed Jiraiya looking at him at the end, he responded awkwardly:

"Teacher, why are you looking at me? I am not the child of prophecy; I have a hard time dealing with war alone."

Shizune then looked at the group opposite her, her face showing an expression that suggested she wanted to hear a story, and asked:

"Lord Jiraiya, is the Child of Prophecy very powerful?"

Jiraiya laughed heartily, perhaps from drinking too much, and began his usual boasting, pointing to himself and loudly proclaiming:

"The Great Toad Sage told me that my disciple will guide the world toward peace!"

"That was a prophecy from an immortal!"

It sounded like a story for children, but only Furukawa Osamu and Shizune showed expressions of reverence. Tsunade downed her drink in one gulp and gave a sidelong glance as she scoffed:

"You idiot, after all these years, you still believe this kind of thing."

"Only children believe in prophecies and peace; I just want to play cards!"

Tsunade pulling out a deck of cards made Jiraiya awkwardly scratch his head, while Minato wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead, looking relieved.

Kushina, on the other hand, looked at her boyfriend with starry eyes and an expression of admiration. She believed that Minato would become a great hero!

Even Shizune, a complete novice, won twice in the subsequent card games, while Tsunade suffered a crushing defeat.

Tsunade became happier with each loss, eventually getting so drunk that she lost her mind, while Jiraiya, sitting opposite her, held his cards and started snoring with his head tilted back.

Even the legendary Sannin have their unreliable side, Minato Namikaze sighed quietly, then smiled and whispered:

"I'll have to trouble you with Lady Tsunade..."

"I'm not drunk. Minato, you take good care of that idiot Jiraiya, and then stay in the village and keep Kushina company!"

Tsunade rested her chin on her hand and gave instructions to the two opposite her. Kushina smiled happily, and Minato nodded in agreement before disappearing with the two of them.

"What a convenient technique!"

Furukawa Osamu praised the Flying Thunder God Technique, only to be tapped by Tsunade:

"Pour the wine. Learning so many ninjutsu is useless! Focusing on what you're good at is enough!"

Shizune chuckled to herself, and Furukawa Osamu didn't object. It was a rare moment of relaxation, and Tsunade would definitely drink until late at night.

-

Returning home at 1 a.m., Furukawa Osamu suffered from insomnia, a rare occurrence. The "Child of Prophecy" reminded him of many things, and the existence of so-called "destiny" in the ninja world.

Unable to fall asleep, Furukawa Osamu simply took a secret medicine to refine his Sage Chakra, and soon all the thoughts in his mind were calmed down.

Within the Hundred Healings Seal, the spirit body of Osamu Furukawa, using the Spirit Transformation Technique, is continuously merging into the Sage Chakra, while the cells in his body are orderly absorbing this power.

"If Ashura's chakra is devoured, will the Child of Prophecy still exist?"

Furukawa Osamu opened his eyes, still pondering the question: without that power, what would become of the so-called "protagonist"?

The slug on the shoulder sensed the emotional fluctuation in the resonance, twitched its antennae, and asked:

"Lord Xiu, are we still conducting the routine patrol tonight?"

"Sorry, I got distracted just now. Take care of myself, I'll be right back!"

Furukawa Osamu formed hand seals, and then his solidified spirit left his body to digest the results of the battlefield's "gathering." He had completely mastered this forbidden technique.

In his spirit form, Furukawa Osamu's perception increased dramatically, instantly covering most of the village.

Instead of sensing the barrier area, Furukawa Osamu routinely checked the Uchiha clan's territory, expecting to find nothing again tonight. However, he suddenly sensed an unfamiliar chakra:

"Are these your 'eyes'?"

Chapter 65 Madara Uchiha's "Eyes" (Please continue reading)

The creature known as White Zetsu has always been concerned about the development of the Uchiha clan, with the aim of finding a suitable "overseer" for "Madara-sama".

The white humanoid creature underground was unaware that it had been discovered. The Uchiha clan's recent excessive activity was causing it considerable distress.

"A drug that helps open the eyes? Lord Ban doesn't seem to have mentioned it."

"Using children as drug test subjects? Amplifying emotions? What are these?"

"He fell asleep holding that girl's photo again. This guy is definitely a special Uchiha."

White Zetsu peeked half his head out of Obito's room, internally ranting and raving.

Obito was unaware that he had been observed by an unknown creature for a long time. He was fast asleep, holding a photo of himself and Rin Nohara, and occasionally he would laugh.

"Is he really an idiot?"

A look of disgust appeared on Bai Jueren's face. After making a sarcastic remark, he prepared to end his observation. He had attended the clan meeting at the Nanga Shrine and had collected most of the information. It was time to pass on the information.

When the White Zetsu traversed underground, Furukawa Osamu's spirit could no longer sense its location. After trying to detect it without success, he immediately returned to his body.

"Using tree roots to move?"

As Furukawa Osamu sat cross-legged on the bed, he whispered, while the slug on his shoulder asked in a cheerful voice:

"Has Lord Xiu found his target?"