Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 116 Only Bloodline Ninjas can...

In mid-December, the leaders attending the Five Shadows Conference began making final preparations.

Under normal circumstances, the Five Kage would certainly not clash, but in order to prevent any accidents from happening, it is natural to prepare for the worst.

Inside the Hokage Building, Tsunade has recently taken over the position of teacher and handles daily affairs in a routine manner.

The two advisors didn't have much to do. Apart from some material allocation, most of the departments with real power were staffed by Tsunade's own subordinates.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could step down, the advisors lost their power. Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado were helpless and could only pray for their old friend's safe return.

Danzo was also "praying" for his old friend. The reason he opposed Hiruzen Sarutobi's participation in the talks was because he was afraid that his old friend would suddenly die.

Without Hiruzen Sarutobi, Tsunade no longer needed to consider her teacher's feelings, making it reasonable for her to purge high-ranking personnel.

In the afternoon, at the third training ground, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stretching his body, gripped his Vajra Staff and took several deep breaths. Enma, noticing his partner's condition, immediately teased, "Has your body deteriorated to this extent? Even keeping up with the junior's attack rhythm has become difficult?"

"But that kid's ninjutsu is even more powerful than when you were young. Your ninjutsu has finally been passed down."

Osamu Furukawa is exceptionally skilled in using the Five Elements Ninjutsu, and can even activate some of them with a single hand seal.

With his mastery of compound ninjutsu, combined with shadow clones, Osamu Furukawa can become a ninjutsu "turret," making it difficult for ordinary ninjas to get close.

"Don't get distracted. Since you promised to use only physical techniques, stick to it!"

"They're about to go!"

Clad in black armor, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a low shout and charged forward, dragging his Ruyi Jingu Bang. Facing the flying fireballs, he either nimbly dodged or parried with his staff.

Seizing the opportunity, Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly extended his staff and swept it horizontally, but Osamu Furukawa calmly leaped into the air and launched his attack while his shuriken flew out rapidly.

"That force! It hurts a bit!"

The rapidly spinning Ruyi Jingu Bang deflected the sword in his hand. Enma complained again, but Hiruzen Sarutobi ignored him and continued to pursue and close in.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Ball!"

The bullet-sized, high-pressure whirlwind flew toward Hiruzen Sarutobi at an extremely high speed. Faced with such a large-scale attack, the Third Hokage smiled wryly and could only use Earth Release ninjutsu.

The training ground was filled with loud bangs, and the erected earthen wall shattered into pieces. The power of Furukawa Osamu's Wind Release ninjutsu impressed the Monkey Demon once again.

"That's enough, Xiu."

"I guess I'm getting old. It's been too long since I've fought. Relying solely on physical skills, it'll be difficult to defeat you!"

"The timing of your ninjutsu release, the power of your ninjutsu, and the use of compound ninjutsu are all just right. Your talent is even better than Orochimaru's."

"To spare this old man's feelings, I haven't used any large-scale ninjutsu, and I haven't used my full strength in shurikenjutsu either, have I?"

As Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke, he beckoned Enma to appear. Enma patted his old partner on the shoulder and then burst into laughter: "It's time to relinquish the title of 'Professor of Ninjutsu'!"

Wearing his Jonin combat uniform, Osamu Furukawa remained humble and eager to learn. He approached the Third Hokage and praised him, saying, "The Hokage's taijutsu is flawless. There is still much I need to learn."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head. He knew that Osamu Furukawa's taijutsu was no less powerful than his ninjutsu. Looking at the young man in front of him, the Third Hokage sighed, "Osamu, don't lose yourself in the pursuit of power."

"A ninja's talent lies not in how many ninjutsu he has mastered, but in his unwavering perseverance."

"The more outstanding one's talent, the more one must maintain one's original intention. I did not teach Orochimaru well, which caused him to pursue ninjutsu for a long time and neglect true power."

"In a few years, you'll need to help Tsunade take on more responsibility. She can be lazy at times, and she's prone to gambling when making decisions."

"It's not nice to talk about your disciple like that, but she needs your help."

Furukawa Osamu's eyes twitched slightly, sensing that Hiruzen Sarutobi was giving him his final instructions. Seeing that the old man wanted to continue, he had to interrupt, saying, "Hokage-sama, with Minato and me here, there's no need to worry about this meeting."

"Although it sounds a bit arrogant, the Shadows shouldn't cause us too much trouble."

"As for the threat of the tailed beasts, we have already devised a strategy. We will be able to set off at the end of the month, and we need to make some preparations on the way."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and stopped rambling, but after thinking for a moment, he still expressed his feelings: "The meeting should not have happened. We don't know much about that Third Mizukage. He probably isn't a proponent of peace."

"Although I haven't gathered any useful information, I still believe that Kirigakure is in trouble."

"Let's go. You and Minato still need to practice your ninjutsu. During this time, I will teach you in place of Jiraiya and Tsunade."

Late at night, in the underground laboratory on the west side of the village, Orochimaru looked at the improved version of Hashirama cells he had cultivated, a look of fascination on his face.

Yekura, standing to the side, turned pale; Orochimaru's expression always sent chills down her spine.

"Orochimaru-sensei, you seem to be paying extra attention to bloodline limits lately? Has something happened?"

After processing the data on the computer, Furukawa Osamu immediately asked out of curiosity. Orochimaru chuckled twice, a playful look on his face: "As expected of Osamu, you noticed my change."

"How's it going? How have you been feeling about receiving instruction from Sarutobi-sensei lately?"

"Is he talking about the perseverance of ninjas again?"

Furukawa Osamu nodded, and seeing the smile on Orochimaru's face, he earnestly praised, "The Hokage's ninjutsu and taijutsu are both perfect, and he also has his own unique insights into techniques."

"In particular, the combination ninjutsu gave me a lot of useful advice."

"Shu, don't be fooled by this power. The composite ninjutsu is just a desperate measure due to a lack of talent."

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Orochimaru gave a dismissive assessment, but seeing that Furukawa Osamu still looked curious, he simply explained, "You should have already seen the bloodline limit. We've been studying Pakura's power for a long time."

"Beyond this, there is an even greater power: the fusion of three bloodline limits, a unique legacy of Iwagakure."

"In addition, there is a legendary power, also known as the power of immortals."

As he finished speaking, Orochimaru's face lit up with fanaticism again. After slightly controlling his emotions, he calmly added, "Remember, Shu, in the ninja world, only bloodline ninjas can obtain greater power."

"So-called ninja perseverance is meaningless in the face of absolute talent and ability."

After encountering the Rinnegan, Orochimaru became obsessed with it. In the past, he talked about eternity, but now he has begun to frantically pursue power.

Furukawa Osamu didn't remind the teacher that he had strayed from his original intention. Although the power was good, it didn't grant immortality, so it didn't mean much to him.

"As expected of Orochimaru-sensei, but for ninjas like us who don't have bloodline limits, I feel that researching this power has limited applications."

Yekura lowered her head even further. In her eyes, Furukawa Osamu was a monster. His ability to replicate bloodline limits and his endless stream of secret techniques made him even more terrifying than Orochimaru in some ways.

"This is what I meant when I said the body only imprisons the soul!"

"Give me the chance, and I'll teach you a new technique that's still under development."

"There's no need to worry about capturing bloodline limit ninjas. Even without war, I still have ways to obtain experimental materials."

Noticing the "longing" look on Furukawa Osamu's face, Orochimaru smiled again. He didn't care about the Five Kage Summit at all; at most, he would offer a bouquet of flowers when the old man died.

He needs exceptional medical ninjutsu to continue his pursuit of the Sage's Eye.

Ever since Kirigakure proposed the Five Kage Summit, the atmosphere in the village has become somewhat strange.

Most of the Hidden Mist ninja simply did not believe that the Mizukage, who implemented the "Blood Mist" policy, would advocate peace.

Half a month has passed. As the Mizukage continues to make arrangements, the summoned Kirigakure ninja finally breathe a sigh of relief. As expected, the Mizukage has another plan!

In preparation for the upcoming Five Kage Summit, all seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were summoned. Suigetsu Hozuki, the strongest among them and in charge of the Cipher Department, frowned slightly upon hearing about the operation.

To Suigetsu Hobuki, this didn't seem like the Mizukage's plan.

A surprise attack on the Hokage, an attack on Konoha during the Five Kage Summit—it sounds plausible, but upon closer examination, it's practically a suicidal act...

Mei Terumi, as a capable subordinate of Suigetsu Hobutsuki, also received some missions. After seeing the contents of the scroll, the girl looked confused.

"Monitoring the movements of the Anbu members? Is someone colluding with the Cloud Village ninja?"

"With such tight security measures, it's impossible for any information to have leaked out except for you, you bastard."

Back home, Mei Terumi took the initiative to communicate with Osamu Furukawa's spirit, becoming increasingly reliant on the two of them to handle things together: "Even if you question it, there's nothing you can do."

"It's understandable that Suigetsu Hozuki would be suspicious of a ninja as talented as you who has never even seen the Third Mizukage."

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"If I get the chance, I'll kill the Mizukage and those seven idiots. That way, you'll have more opportunities to kill, and then you can recruit some more subordinates."

Mei Terumi's eyes widened upon hearing Osamu Furukawa's plan, and after a long pause, she roared in disbelief, "Are you crazy? Kill the Mizukage and the Seven Ninja Swordsmen? That would completely weaken Kirigakure's strength..."

"Isn't it you who's here? Keep an eye out for outstanding bloodline limit ninjas; they're a valuable asset to the village."

Furukawa Osamu responded dismissively, saying he couldn't remember what happened in Kirigakure, but for him, creating carnage was enough for now.

Mei Terumi started rolling around on the bed again, covering her face, unsure whether she should follow the arrangements.

She had intended to report to the village, but after rolling around in bed for half an hour, Mei Terumi resigned herself to her fate. She wanted to gain power; she didn't want to be controlled by others.

"You really need to keep an eye on the movements of the Dark Guard. If you spot anything, you should quietly follow them. Your Mizukage might be being manipulated."

"Even if you want me to obey orders, you don't need to come up with such a lame excuse."

"I...I'm willing to help you."

Furukawa Osamu's spirit was speechless. Whenever he spoke the truth, most people did not believe him. Seeing Terumi Mei begin to hypnotize herself in front of the mirror again, he immediately warned her again: "If a battle breaks out, do not kill everyone. I may not be able to focus on the situation here."

"Secret arts require life."