Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

When the topic turned to "eternity," Orochimaru regained his usual confidence and no longer seemed bothered by Furukawa Osamu's transformation.

"Danzo doesn't seem to have given up yet. Kakashi will soon become the next 'Konoha White Fang.' You should have heard the gossip in the village."

“He probably won’t make the same choice as Sakumo; this child has already gone down a different path.”

Orochimaru noticed that Furukawa Osamu showed no change in emotion, and raised his voice slightly to ask:

"Shu, will you watch him become a tool of Root?"

“We’re almost 12 years old now, we’re not little kids anymore.”

Furukawa Osamu spoke up to remind him, and seeing that Orochimaru still hadn't gotten to the point, he could only say with a serious expression:

"Orochimaru-sensei, it's time to seriously discuss the plan to infiltrate Sunagakure. After the war ends, obtaining the One-Tailed Chakra won't be so easy anymore."

“Cultivating the chakra of a tailed beast is no easy task, and we’ll have to rely on you, teacher, for that.”

Orochimaru nodded, chuckled nervously twice, and didn't bring up Root matters again. He then tossed out a scroll and earnestly gave instructions:

“I have accurate intelligence that Sunagakure is attempting to activate the Tailed Beast weapons; this should be their last attempt.”

"I've written the plan here. With our capabilities, collecting some experimental materials shouldn't be difficult."

Furukawa Osamu showed a respectful expression, placed the scroll in the ninja tool bag behind him, and was about to flatter him when the blue snake suddenly wrapped itself around him affectionately.

After Orochimaru explained the precautions, he sent Furukawa Osamu out of the laboratory. Upon returning, Aobozu reappeared beside him.

"Little one, can you sense the energy of nature?"

Seeing the green snake swaying its head from side to side, Orochimaru couldn't help but show a look of disappointment. The inheritance of Ryuchi Cave was too dangerous, and Sage Chakra was the key to his achieving eternity. He needed to make thorough preparations.

Furukawa's modified Hashirama cells were very appealing, but he always felt there was something wrong with them.

Orochimaru took one last look at the Scorch Release test subject, but ultimately couldn't bring himself to modify his own body.

"Visible betrayal is not scary, Osamu Furukawa. What are you really pursuing?"

The green snake silently flicked its tongue, carefully sensing Orochimaru's body. Finding nothing amiss, it released the summoning jutsu with a bang.

The secret medicine awaits it; it is not one of those beasts incapable of cultivation.

Chapter 90 The Chosen “Agent” (Seeking first subscription)

At the end of January 1949, Konoha ninjas were mobilized once again at the summons of the Third Hokage.

Unlike at the beginning of the war, the Jonin class no longer had dissenting voices. Everyone had only one thought: to win the war in one fell swoop and become the true victorious nation.

Inside the Hokage Building's recruitment room, Hiruzen Sarutobi, unlike before, decisively issued a series of orders amidst the surprised gazes of the crowd.

Nara Shikaku glanced thoughtfully at Tsunade standing to the side, took the mission scroll, and left the room with his companion, muttering to himself:

"It seems that Lady Tsunade is the Fourth Hokage!"

"Shikaku, wasn't this something that was decided a long time ago?"

Akimichi Choza responded nonchalantly, saying that the clan had already made an "investment" long ago, and Tsunade had even helped the Akimichi clan improve the side effects of the secret medicine. The cooperation between the two sides was very pleasant.

Yamanaka Inoichi patted his partner's broad shoulder, shook his head, and joked:

"Being too smart isn't a good thing either; it makes one less sincere. Choza, the Akimichi clan will definitely get the new Hokage's favor this time."

Akimichi Choza looked at the two of them, puzzled. Nara Shikaku, without mentioning the clan's internal two-way betting, put his arms behind his head and said with a smile:

"Given Lady Tsunade's magnanimity, she shouldn't care about these things."

"In short, this is a good thing. The Dark Division should also be reformed. There is absolutely no need to divert some of its strength."

No one likes being evaluated by Root ninjas. Although he knew it was for the sake of maintaining the stability of the village, Nara Shikaku had always been opposed to it.

Yamanaka Inoichi felt that Shikaku had already identified with the victorious nation, and couldn't help but solemnly remind him:

"Shikaku, you must always have a sense of awe on the battlefield and never be careless."

"You're not alone anymore; you have to be responsible for your family."

Nara Shikaku's lips twitched, and he suddenly lost his motivation; women were just too much trouble.

The Third Hokage trusted the "Ino-Shika-Cho" trio the most, and he didn't mind the three clans' early investment. Seeing Tsunade nod slightly, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt even more pleased.

"Minato, I'll trouble you to go to the front lines in the Land of Hot Springs for the time being. If there are any changes in the Land of Grass, we'll need your support as well."

Minato Namikaze, dressed in his Jonin combat uniform, immediately bowed in response:

"I will complete all the tasks assigned by the village, but Team 7 still needs to guide the Jonin during this period, so I will have to trouble the Hokage with his help."

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't take those Chunin seriously, and simply smiled and did them a favor:

Do you have any recommendations for Shuimen?

"Let Kakashi lead the team for me for now. He's experienced too much killing in the Land of Grass, so he can rest for a while longer."

"As Kakashi's teacher, I have failed in my duty. For a while, I was only thinking about my own feelings."

Minato Namikaze chuckled awkwardly. He had been busy taking care of Kushina since their engagement, and he felt somewhat guilty about Kakashi's current state.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and agreed, then turned to Osamu Furukawa and said kindly:

"Shu, you will be in charge of patrolling the eastern strongholds of the Land of Fire. If Kirigakure does not take any action, then we will consider supporting the Land of Rain."

"Fortunately, we have two of you extremely fast ninjas, otherwise, facing attacks from all sides, the village would have had a hard time putting up an effective counterattack."

Osamu Furukawa also bowed in response, then humbly replied:

"Lord Hokage, I guarantee the mission will be completed. Minato-kun is the fastest ninja; I can only provide some assistance at most."

Minato Namikaze transformed back into a "little sun," a radiant smile spreading across his face as he extended an invitation:

“Xiu, we can exchange ideas sometime. There are still many directions that can be explored in the Flying Thunder God Technique. Kushina is very good at sealing techniques, and she can also provide some help.”

"Minato-kun, thank you so much!"

Furukawa Osamu smiled and thanked her, then, noticing the hesitant look on Tsunade's face, solemnly assured her again:

"Tsunade-sensei, it's just to guard against attacks from Kirigakure. There are excellent comrades at the base, so there's no need to worry about me."

After training together for a month, Tsunade could feel the changes in her body. The thought of Furukawa Osamu about to start another mission filled her with inexplicable worry.

Tsunade, trying to maintain a serious expression, looked at the two and earnestly gave them instructions:

"Don't push yourself. The village isn't at a point where it can't accept defeat. Konoha's future depends on young people like you."

Osamu Furukawa and Minato Namikaze responded in unison again. As they left the room together, Minato suddenly whispered:

"I don't want to see Kushina on the front lines. It may sound selfish, but I'm afraid that the battle seal will cause problems for her."

"If possible, please ask Lady Tsunade, I will fight to the very end."

The problem with the Jinchūriki of Kumogakure also startled Minato Namikaze. A strange expression flashed across Furukawa Osamu's face as he responded in a deep voice:

"Don't worry, Minato-kun, with everyone here, that kind of terrible situation definitely won't happen."

Minato Namikaze smiled again and responded, then, when Kakashi was mentioned, he blamed himself once more:

"Kakashi used to team up with me, and it was my fault for not taking good care of him."

"Hopefully, returning to his companions this time will help him get rid of that extreme thinking."

Furukawa Osamu nodded. As long as Kakashi wasn't placed under a cursed seal, he would always find a way to free him from Root.

"How can a will destined to perish erode the mind and body?"

-

White Zetsu naturally noticed Konoha's mobilization, and the Uchiha clan began a new round of "medicine training," the frenzied atmosphere leaving White Zetsu bewildered.

Fugaku Uchiha continued to boldly recruit boys around 10 years old, and Shisui Uchiha was among those conscripted. This genius ninja would fight alongside Osamu Furukawa.

Having already received inside information about the Hokage position, Fugaku Uchiha was in high spirits and invited Shisui to his home for dinner. After dinner, he kindly gave his junior some advice:

"Shisui, in the future you will become an important person in communication between the Uchiha and the village."

"Don't let everyone down. If we encounter a battle, I hope you can fully demonstrate the power of the Uchiha clan!"

Uchiha Shisui bowed his head in agreement, but when he saw Uchiha Fugaku handing him the Three-Colored Pill, his expression changed slightly.

"This is a secret medicine that has been improved within our clan, and it can enhance eye power!"

...

On the Iron Country peninsula, in the mountain cemetery, White Zetsu once again reported on the situation of the Uchiha clan.

Upon hearing that one's eye power could be enhanced with drugs, the aged Uchiha Madara chuckled softly before finally speaking with a sarcastic remark:

"I never imagined that my people had fallen to such a low level."

"Emotions amplified by drugs can only be transformed into false power in the end."

"Once they take the drugs, even the so-called Uchiha geniuses are nothing special."

"Is there anyone who insists on using their own strength to open their eyes?"

Before the ancient white zeel could speak, the inferior white zeel, who was just watching the show, chuckled and recommended:

"Lord Ban, I have reported to you that fool. He has the latest medicine but refuses to take it, firmly believing that he can open his eyes."

"But that idiot only talks a lot; he usually spends most of his time hanging around a girl."

Another lively White Zetsu chimed in with a grin:

"I remember him, the Uchiha who liked to help old women! That guy was a complete idiot, always shouting that he wanted to be Hokage."

Madara Uchiha also recalled the White Zetsu's recommendation. Upon hearing that Uchiha wanted to become Hokage, a mocking glint appeared in his crimson eyes:

"Give him a chance. If he can become my proxy, he will definitely abandon his past delusions completely!"

"Hashirama, let me personally end this ninja village system that only creates war and suffering."

Despite panting heavily, Madara Uchiha persisted in his daily "Hashirama Time." Only by mentioning that name could he continue living in this ugly state.

...

Far from this massive base, in a ravine, Furukawa Osamu's spirit led his White Zetsu clone astray underground.

Guided by the live slug, Furukawa Osamu finally found a root of the divine tree, looked up at the underground space, and subconsciously exclaimed in admiration:

"No wonder they were able to create a White Zetsu army!"

The space above was filled with thick roots. The slug, unusually surprised, released the resonance, shook its antennae on its shoulder, and looked at the root area, explaining earnestly:

"Perhaps the tree's shell is providing energy, while the roots are still alive!"

"This residual energy must be being manipulated by someone; they can sense changes in the energy."

“Lord Xiu, if you can devour it, your chakra can undergo another transformation.”

Chapter 91 The Kikyo Castle Plan

In mid-February of Konoha Year 49, as supplies arrived at the front lines from the Land of Grass and the Land of Rain, the Konoha ninjas officially began their "cleaning" work in the new year.

For the Sand Village ninjas, the past six months have been a nightmare. Not only have their missions been further compressed, but they also have to constantly fight off "monsters" within the village.

After advisor Chiyo and Jonin Rasa were seriously injured, the higher-ups decided to activate the Tailed Beast weapons!

Although some hot-blooded Sand Village ninjas were still clamoring for a "do-or-die battle," Rasa and Chiyo consistently urged calm.

After news of the Konoha ninja's operation at the front lines reached the village, Ebizo, who was in charge of intelligence work at Sunagakure, had to participate in the meeting. Faced with questions from the Jonin team, he calmly gave his answer:

"It will be difficult for us to break through the blockade of the Konoha ninjas in the direction of the Land of Rain."

"I know you are all willing to give everything for Sunagakure, but in the end, a ninja's strength is what matters."

"We should wait patiently for the right opportunity. If Iwagakure can defeat Kumogakure, then we can reach an agreement with them. Only then will we have a chance to defeat the Konoha ninja."

"There's another option: bypass the defenses through the Land of Rivers and launch a surprise attack on the heart of Konoha!"

In the conference room, the Jonin who had just been clamoring to fight to the death were now silent. Only Rasa raised his head, looked at Ebizo, and asked earnestly:

"If we bypass the defenses, where is our objective?"

"According to our intelligence team's assessment, we can gain more benefits from Kikyo Castle here."

Ebizo continued to offer his advice leisurely, glancing around before adding with a mocking look in his eyes:

"Send a thousand troops to bypass the defenses and destroy Kikyo Castle. This will severely damage the Konoha ninja."