Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

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On the day the written test results were announced, a group of young people gathered near the notice board to look for their names. Jingyin, who was on vacation recently, had already secured a good spot.

"It's approved! Sis Shizune, all our names are on the list!"

Han Fang excitedly reminded the medical team loudly. Jing Yin, seeing her name, clasped her hands together and whispered happily:

"Even if it's just a glimpse of his back, I've finally caught up with Xiu's pace."

If they pass the written test, the medical team members will receive Chunin badges. This is considered a perk from Tsunade for everyone. After advancing, their salaries will increase, and they won't be exploited by their seniors anymore.

Rin Nohara did not take any "shortcuts." The girl still admired Kakashi and therefore persisted in combat training.

"Lin, your name is there! You passed!"

Obito Uchiha excitedly reminded Rin Nohara, and the girl, following the direction he was pointing, saw her own name and immediately cheered:

"Great!"

However, when the two were searching for Obito's name together, they couldn't find it until Raido crossed his arms and whispered a reminder:

"At the very bottom of the supplementary section, Obito passed despite his less-than-ideal score."

Obito, sweating profusely, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw his name on the test. He hadn't reviewed the theoretical knowledge in a long time and almost submitted a blank paper for the written test. He was only able to pass the test thanks to Rin Nohara's help.

"We'll definitely be able to get through the battles ahead! That way we can catch up with Kakashi."

Obito confidently pushed up his goggles, trying his best to impress the girl.

Seeing the joyful expressions on his two teammates' faces, Namiya Raido put his hands behind his head and helplessly reminded them:

"It's better not to even think about keeping up with the genius ninja."

“When Minato was on a mission in the Land of Hot Springs recently, he specifically chose Kakashi. Genin like us are simply incapable of engaging in that kind of battle.”

"If it weren't for the age limit, Xiu's achievements would have been enough to qualify him for Jonin. Kakashi is a bit short, but he would still have been nominated."

"From now on, just focus on doing some guard duties. Obito, you can work in the guard unit. I think it's a good fit for you."

Having worked in the intelligence department for almost three years, Raido Nami has a better understanding of the frontline situation. His two temporary companions are too naive and underestimate the genius ninja.

"What?! Minato-sensei is so cunning, giving Kakashi special tutoring?"

Obito shouted angrily, ignoring what followed and only remembering that the new Jonin leader had abandoned them and taken Kakashi on a mission.

"Obito, Raito is right, we need to work even harder!"

Rin Nohara tugged at Obito beside her, her face once again showing a longing expression.

Raido Namiashi noticed the way Obito was looking at the girl and sighed helplessly. The girl was nothing like the Uchiha member he remembered.

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Kakashi wasn't paying attention to the Chunin Exams. He had just returned to the village with Minato Namikaze and the others, and aside from recuperating from his injuries, he spent most of his time honing his combat skills.

Rin Nohara thought Kakashi was exceptionally talented, but Kakashi himself felt extremely frustrated when he saw Minato Namikaze and Osamu Furukawa sparring. The more he observed, the more desperate he felt.

"Motor function, nerve reflexes, and condition judgment are all lagging behind."

In the third training ground, Kakashi was crouching on a thick tree branch, staring intently at the two combatants. In his vision, he could only vaguely see the clash of kunai and short swords.

Minato Namikaze did not use the Flying Thunder God Technique, spending most of his time dodging and blocking. Whenever he tried to get close, Osamu Furukawa would immediately create distance and look for an opportunity to attack again.

"It was still too much of a stretch!"

Minato Namikaze's whisper disappeared, then he reappeared on a tree branch above Osamu Furukawa's head. It was the kunai he had left as a mark, and at the last moment, he still used the Flying Thunder God Technique.

"It's just a friendly spar, Minato-kun. If I were to use the Flying Thunder God Technique directly, I would have a hard time keeping up with your speed."

Furukawa Osamu sheathed the short sword back into his back. Stimulated by the lightning chakra, his body's activation level was greatly enhanced compared to a few years ago, and his speed far exceeded that of an ordinary Jonin.

However, compared to space-time ninjutsu, such speed is still slightly inferior.

"That's already incredibly impressive. Even the Jonin A of Kumogakure only has nerve reflexes at your level after your body is activated."

"Considering that your body has not yet entered a period of rapid development, I think there is still a lot of room for improvement."

Minato Namikaze returned to the tree branch below with a bright smile, while Kakashi, hearing the praise, stared with his deadpan eyes and helplessly retorted:

"You cheated! Even after using the Three-Colored Pill, I couldn't achieve this reaction speed."

"Kakashi, everyone's body is different. Although it sounds cruel, it is indeed a manifestation of talent."

Minato patted Kakashi on the shoulder, and seeing that the other looked a little dejected, chuckled and comforted him:

"Developing a fighting style that suits you is the most important thing. Don't forget that you have your comrades by your side. Most of the missions of a ninja are not done alone."

"Captain, you always handle every battle by yourself, don't you?"

Minato Namikaze gave an awkward smile. Kakashi was right; he was actually better suited to fighting alone.

Instead of explaining his own body's "basic stats," Furukawa Osamu looked at Minato's bandaged right hand and reminded him:

"If we continue to try to add attribute changes to the Rasengan, the meridians in my right hand will most likely develop problems."

"The wind-style chakra you're creating is cutting into the cells of your right hand. The worst-case scenario is that you won't be able to continue creating chakra."

Minato Namikaze scratched his head helplessly, and finally agreed, saying that it was indeed too difficult to infuse the Rasengan with wind-style chakra!

The three whispered among themselves as they prepared to return to the village. Furukawa Osamu unconsciously flexed his right hand, reflecting on his recent progress in training, and pondered silently:

"I wonder if the Rasenshuriken can defeat the aged and frail Madara Uchiha..."

Chapter 77 The "White Zetsu Gift Package" Delivered to Your Doorstep (Please Read On)

At the end of July, the ninjas who had been replaced at the front lines and returned to the village were still on vacation.

The new poison from Sunagakure kept Tsunade busy for almost half a month, and her irritable mood only eased as the mission was finally coming to an end.

Inside the expanded herbal laboratory, Furukawa was using chakra to envelop the toxins for a new round of testing, while Tsunade observed carefully before lowering her head in deep thought.

“Sunagakure analyzed our Kyonenmaru, but they couldn’t find the raw materials, so they thought of the tailed beasts.”

"As expected, trouble is piling up. The Anbu has been busy searching for spies for the past few months. Remember, never show that special chakra in any situation."

Seeing that Furukawa Osamu's face was still pale, Tsunade gently instructed him that she did not want others to notice this special talent, not even the village's higher-ups!

"Teacher, I understand."

"My Hundred Healings Seal is almost complete, and I can also help my teacher with his cultivation soon."

After releasing the poison, Furukawa pointed to his forehead. Upon hearing this, Tsunade immediately showed curiosity, leaned closer, stared at his forehead, and whispered:

"Theoretically, it should be a diamond-shaped mark!"

"However, after using Yin Seal Release, your technique should be different from what I designed before."

"Speaking of which, this technique is indeed very troublesome. Most ninjas cannot even control chakra and seal the seals."

Furukawa Osamu grasped Tsunade's right hand, which was about to point randomly, and was about to say some training techniques, but Tsunade shook her head:

"Secret techniques are a ninja's trump card. Even though I am your teacher, there are still some information you must keep secret."

"Intelligence can be a matter of life and death at times. Remember what I said, never reveal your hand too easily."

"Survival is more important than anything else."

Perhaps because they had spent so much time together over the years, Tsunade had grown increasingly afraid of death. At this moment, she subconsciously gripped Furukawa Osamu's left hand, as if afraid that the scene in her mind would reappear.

"Teacher, don't underestimate the technique you developed! It adds a huge amount of chakra, enough to handle any difficulty."

Furukawa Osamu, with a serious expression, began to extoll the Hundred Healings Technique, but Tsunade finally laughed out loud, turned her head, and changed the subject, saying:

"Shizune became a Chunin today, let's go to an izakaya tonight to celebrate, it's been so long since I've had a good drink!"

"You're already a Chunin? Time flies this year. Teacher, are you planning to leave work early?"

Tsunade waved her hand dismissively after hearing the complaints, and pulled Furukawa Osamu away. After being busy for so long, it was time for her to rest for a while.

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Late at night, Furukawa Osamu returned home and did not take any more secret medicine. His accumulated Sage Chakra was saturated, and after his spirit merged with it, he could complete the Hundred Healings Seal.

"Master Xiu, tonight let the spiritual energy fully integrate into the Sage Chakra, achieve initial resonance, and feel the energy of nature."

"After you've adapted, we'll return to Shikkulin, where your body will help you complete the transformation of your cells."

The slug's cheerful voice came from Furukawa Osamu's shoulder; she couldn't wait to resonate with her kind.

Furukawa Osamu nodded, formed hand seals, and his spirit appeared in the Hundred Healings Seal. Looking at the "misty" Sage Chakra floating above his head, he decisively stretched out his arm.

[Collection] The vast energy accumulated allowed Furukawa Osamu's spirit to freely split, allowing Sage Chakra to continuously absorb it.

Furukawa Osamu lost track of how much time had passed until a figure appeared beside him. The slug transformed into a beautiful blonde girl who reminded him in a soft, sweet voice:

"Lord Xiu, you can now freely control this power!"

"Now we will complete the initial resonance, and I will guide you to feel the energy of nature."

Within the Seal of a Hundred Healers, after seeing the live slug disappear from his body, Osamu Furukawa's spirit suddenly became aware of everything outside, and the live slug's voice reappeared at just the right moment:

"This is natural energy, Master Xiu. Your body is now fully activated, and your senses have been amplified."

"A wonderful reaction; it seems my worries were unnecessary."

The slug's voice was unusually cheerful. When Furukawa was about to respond, he suddenly noticed that the Sage Chakra above was spinning and condensing, eventually turning into a somewhat illusory sphere.

"Is the split spirit automatically channeling natural energy within the Sage Chakra sphere?"

"Yes, Master Xiu, this is my job."

"Please perceive carefully. It's not just natural energy; the spirit has also connected to every cell in your body through a technique. Master Xiu is now in immortal mode."

Upon hearing the answer from the live slug, Furukawa Osamu formed another hand seal, opened his eyes, and then a flood of information rushed into his brain, his perception range constantly expanding.

"So this is Sage Mode?"

Power surged from his body, and his brain processed information at an increased speed. Furukawa wanted to continue experiencing Sage Mode, but suddenly felt a strange chakra.

"Celestial Technique: Submarine Navigation!"

With one hand forming a hand seal, the Sage Chakra within the Hundred Healings Seal was instantly converted, and then he vanished from the ground.

White Zetsu had just infiltrated the vicinity of the Furukawa family from the Uchiha clan's side. By the time it sensed something was wrong, it was too late. It was grabbed by the neck and hurled rapidly out of the ground while still in the mud.

The deep purple diamond-shaped mark on Furukawa Osamu's forehead was emitting an eerie glow, as if it were constantly flashing, and the purple eyeshadow around his eyes completely changed his aura.

"Who...who are you?"

White Zetsu was stunned by the fall. The Furukawa Osamu he had seen on the battlefield not long ago did not look like this, nor did he have such terrifying pressure on him.

"An interesting life form. I didn't expect you to come to my door."

"Although it might disturb that old man, I need you to help me verify my guess."

Upon hearing Furukawa Osamu's words, White Zetsu wanted to flee immediately, but found himself trapped within a barrier, so he simply got up and attacked.

"Uh..."

Furukawa Osamu grabbed Shiro Zetsu by the throat, easily subduing him and forcing him to kneel on the floor. Then, with a thought, he immediately used the [Gather] skill with his right hand.

What...did you do to me?

Bai Jue stared wide-eyed and whispered, feeling his body disappear and his consciousness rapidly fading away.

An invisible white energy appeared on Furukawa Osamu's right hand, indicating that the live [collection] went very smoothly.

"Did Lord Xiu devour this creature?"

"Yes, live slug, my previous conjecture has been successfully verified. I need to speed up my cultivation of immortal techniques!"

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In the dark, enormous cave, Madara Uchiha, who had been sleeping, was suddenly awakened by White Zetsu.

The White Zetsu looked at their newly arrived companions and chattered incessantly, while the latter knelt on the ground and reported loudly:

"Lord Madara, the Divine Tree energy lurking in the White Zetsu of Konoha has suddenly disappeared."

Upon hearing the words "Divine Tree," Madara Uchiha immediately became alert. All the White Zetsu in the cave felt immense pressure, and everyone silently awaited their master's instructions.

"Prepare for the relocation first, then conduct the investigation..."

Chapter 78 "Retreating to Advance": The Uchiha (Part 1)