Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

It wasn't until she was preparing to practice the Hundred Healings Technique that Tsunade realized the problem:

"How will you help me construct the surgical technique that connects the meridians and cells?"

Sitting cross-legged in front of Tsunade, Osamu Furukawa responded with a serious expression:

"Teacher, you just need to relax and let me take care of the rest."

Under Tsunade's shocked gaze, Furukawa Osamu formed hand seals, and then a nearly tangible spirit appeared between the two of them.

Just as Tsunade was about to ask again, Furukawa Osamu's voice came from his body:

"The portion of chakra carried within the spirit body helps the teacher replenish what he has lost."

"Teacher, remember to concentrate."

Tsunade subconsciously closed her eyes. As Furukawa's spirit body entered her body, her spiritual body was also drawn into the Hundred Healings Seal that she had recently constructed.

In her spiritual world, Tsunade turned her head and looked around. There were four "Myojin Gates" around her, with accumulated chakra floating above.

"This is a basic technique, teacher. Remember my subsequent steps, and you can try to take the lead yourself in the future."

Having gained complete control of this body, Furukawa Osamu began constructing a spell while examining the differences between members of the Senju clan:

"So it really is an anomaly caused by Ashura's chakra?"

Osamu Furukawa felt that Tsunade's bloodline was unremarkable. Her cell strength was indeed far superior to that of ordinary ninjas, but her body did not have any special energy structure.

Tsunade was unaware that her disciple was criticizing her. At that moment, a strange feeling welled up within her; she seemed to have control over every single cell in her body, and an idea arose within her:

"Xiu has indeed completely surpassed me."

"Hokage?! This is the last way I can take care of you."

-

As the snow blanketed the village once more, inside the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi, having removed his Hokage hat, gazed out the window, puffing on a cloud of smoke in high spirits.

Upon hearing the knock on the door, Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Tsunade wearing a Jonin vest and jokingly remarked in surprise:

"It's quite rare to see someone come to report to me so early in the morning."

“Old man, I’ve thought it over. If it’s just about helping the village transition to the next generation of excellent ninjas, I’ll accept this position.”

Tsunade gave a simple, serious reply, while Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily, very satisfied with his disciple's choice.

"That's how it should be, Tsunade. With the three of you here, the village will only get better and better."

"If the war cannot be ended smoothly next year, I will take on this responsibility. Focus on your preparations!"

Seeing her teacher laughing heartily, Tsunade was about to say something when Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at his disciple and said with a smile:

"It seems you've made progress in your ninjutsu training, and your body appears to have returned to a youthful state."

Tsunade paused slightly, instinctively glancing towards the window. In the reflection, her skin seemed to radiate a pale, luminous glow, and a strange emotion welled up within her.

"My body?!"

Chapter 87 The Temptation of Power (Seeking First Subscription)

On January 1st, Konoha Year 49, the first day of the new year, Konoha Village's commercial street returned to its pre-war bustling state.

Inside the Hokage Building, after the Jonin team meeting, all three Sannin stayed behind.

Orochimaru, dressed in casual black clothes, would occasionally glance at Danzo in the corner, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Jiraiya had just returned to the village and was enjoying a rare moment of rest when Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped him. Looking impatient, he spoke before the others could even speak:

"Senpai Sarutobi, are we going to discuss the Hokage position again? You're not even 60 yet, there's no need to be in such a hurry to retire."

Orochimaru glanced at the oblivious Jiraiya and let out a sinister chuckle:

"Jiraiya, you're still so slow. Sarutobi-sensei has made his decision, and a new era is about to begin."

"Huh?"

Jiraiya yelled, then scratched his long white hair. When he looked at Tsunade, he finally noticed something was different and subconsciously whispered:

"You seem younger; you must be 35, right?"

Tsunade's eyes bulged with veins, and after letting out a long breath, she solemnly said:

"I formally accept the teacher's suggestion!"

"what?!"

Jiraiya was startled again and cried out. He realized that everyone in the room was looking at him, and could only give an awkward smile.

"Alright, Jiraiya! There's nothing surprising about this."

"Tsunade not only inherited the bloodline of the First Hokage, but is also an extremely outstanding inheritor of the Will of Fire."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke up with a helpless expression, then, noticing his two old friends' less-than-pleasant looks, coughed lightly and added:

"I left you here for this purpose. As Tsunade's comrades-in-arms, you also need to shoulder more responsibility."

Tsunade and Orochimaru both looked at Jiraiya, who stammered awkwardly, finally managing to utter a sentence after a long while:

"I still have an important mission at Mount Myōboku, Tsunade. How about having Minato help you?"

"Orochimaru, what kind of look is that? I'm not suited for an important position. I can continue gathering intelligence outside the village."

Although Orochimaru had anticipated that his longtime comrade would say such a thing, he was still disappointed and couldn't help but scoff:

"Child of prophecy? You actually believe in such a thing?"

"How can one person change the ninja world?"

"You don't naively think that a prodigy can end all the conflicts, do you? A ninja can't do anything against the Five Great Nations."

Tsunade had anticipated Jiraiya's reaction, and seeing that the two were about to start arguing again as usual, she took the initiative to change the subject:

"It's alright, Jiraiya, it's too early to discuss these things now."

"This time we want to hear your opinion on the conflict between Iwagakure and Kumogakure. The intelligence you sent mentioned that the Third Raikage might join the battle. Is the intelligence reliable?"

Feeling guilty, Jiraiya chuckled dryly and explained in a low voice:

"There's been a problem with the tailed beasts in Kumogakure. Although the exact situation is unclear, it seems that Kumogakure has given up on sending out Jinchuriki."

"The Third Raikage joined the battle to make up for the loss of combat power. They are still plundering the Land of Earth."

"Onoki withdrew a large number of personnel from the Land of Grass in order to prepare for possible battles."

Before the two advisors could offer their opinions, Orochimaru took the initiative to make arrangements:

"If war breaks out, I will go to the Land of Rain, and Jiraiya will remain in the Land of Grass."

"Minato Namikaze is going to the Land of Hot Springs, and Osamu Furukawa is going to the eastern region to guard against the Hidden Mist."

"No matter what the Third Raikage wants to do, we must hold the front line. Jiraiya, you don't want the Hokage to be on the front lines too, do you?"

Jiraiya, now under the gaze of the snake's eyes, abandoned his modesty and readily agreed, not forgetting to boast at the end:

"Even if the Raikage himself comes, I am confident that I can stop him."

Orochimaru didn't refute, but deliberately looked in Danzo's direction and said slowly and deliberately in a low, hoarse voice:

“Very good. Let’s help Tsunade end the war as soon as possible. A new era is about to begin. Only by adjusting our direction can the village prosper more.”

"As for the so-called darkness, I will bear it!"

The thought of being able to complete his research with the help of more of the village excitedly made Orochimaru stick out his long tongue and lick it.

The two advisors and Danzo squinted and remained silent. They had a premonition that Tsunade would not accept the existing model, and that she and Orochimaru had no intention of sharing power.

Jiraiya pretended to know nothing, Tsunade gave her opinion with a serious expression, and Hiruzen Sarutobi just nodded with a smile.

Upon witnessing this scene, Danzo felt conflicted, and a thought popped into his mind:

"If the Uchiha clan rebels again, perhaps I will still have a chance."

-

Tsunade went to the meeting early, and Furukawa Osamu was also dragged out of the house by Shizune to go to the front line of the Land of Grass with the medical team, where he witnessed the girl's growth after death.

"It's rare to see Tsunade-sensei so energetic! Even the documents are all processed properly."

"His physical condition seems to have improved a lot, and he seems to have become younger."

"Honestly, I don't even want to walk with the teacher anymore!"

Shizune flitted back and forth in front of Furukawa Osamu, seemingly showing off her figure.

She has grown taller and is no longer the little radish head she used to be.

Furukawa Osamu noticed Tsunade's change and, after assisting her training with his Spirit Transformation Technique, Tsunade became more invigorated.

"Yes, the teacher must have made up her mind to take on more responsibility!"

"The Hokage?"

Shizune ran to Furukawa's side, leaned close to his ear and whispered, "What do you want to know?" After receiving an affirmative answer, the girl cheered.

"Tsunade-sensei is truly amazing!"

Many villagers on the commercial street praised Jingyin's words. The girl blushed, hid behind Gu Chuanxiu, and whispered:

"I hope the Third Hokage won't hold it against me..."

"That's the Hokage, let's go, don't be late, didn't you make plans with Rin?"

Furukawa Osamu beckoned them to follow. Shizune hesitated for a moment, then blushed and tugged at her sleeve, wrapping it around her arm. She lowered her head, her heart pounding with excitement.

"I'm finally standing next to Xiu."

-

Late at night, Furukawa Osamu's spirit continued to search diligently among the White Zetsu clones, his only wish being to pinpoint the location of Uchiha Madara's base as soon as possible.

Having found no clues in the Grass Country region, he recently moved to the northern area.

The spirit, controlling the White Zetsu's body, emerged from the tree branch, carefully surveyed its surroundings—all that remained were mounds of earth and tree branches—and asked with a hint of helplessness:

"Living Slug, can you sense the aura of the Divine Tree here?"

Having arrived at the western side of the Valley of the End, near the border of the Land of Iron, Furukawa Osamu didn't have high hopes, as he had no relevant clues in his memory.

"Lord Xiu, it should be located very deep underground, quite far from us."

The slug's crisp and decisive response startled Furukawa Osamu. He followed the tentacles toward the Land of Iron and muttered to himself:

"No wonder no clues could be found at the Kannabi Bridge."

"This direction is even further away. How did Madara Uchiha manipulate Kirigakure? We need to go to the east to investigate."

"The old man's power is truly terrifying."

Chapter 88 Death is the Best "Tonic" (Seeking First Subscription)

In early January of Konoha Year 49, no war broke out on the front lines, and the ninjas of the five great nations seemed to be celebrating the New Year.

The former site of Uzushio Village in the eastern part of the Land of Fire was where Konoha ninja established a base to defend against Kirigakure.

Since there has been no conflict in the past two years, not many people have been dispatched, which makes it convenient for Osamu Furukawa to investigate Madara Uchiha's stronghold.

In the dead of night, a figure suddenly appeared. Furukawa Osamu, dressed in a black overcoat, blended seamlessly into the darkness. Standing amidst the rubble, he formed hand seals, sensed the surroundings, and then frowned, muttering:

“Katsuyu, I couldn’t detect any White Zetsu chakra.”

"Can you sense the aura of the divine tree?"

After a puddle of liquid appeared on its shoulder, the slug wriggled twice, then shook its tentacles and responded softly:

"Lord Xiu, there is indeed the aura of the divine tree, but it's not on that island in the sea."

In the pitch-black night, Furukawa Osamu subconsciously looked eastward, towards Kirigakure. Due to the "Blood Mist" policy, he had received very little news from Kirigakure in recent years.

"Does Kirigakure contain remnants of the Divine Tree's roots?"

"Or did Madara Uchiha plant the White Zetsu over there?"

Osamu Furukawa muttered to himself, recalling how Kirigakure had been manipulated for many years.

"Master Xiu, the divine tree was originally on that land, but later the land shattered and the terrain changed."