Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 125 The Malice Hidden in the Land of Rain

At the end of February, as the weather warmed up, more and more caravans came to Konoha Village, and the number of commissioned tasks also began to increase gradually.

The ninja clans are all working hard to expand their businesses, and with the Third Hokage completely relinquishing power, Tsunade's workload is increasing.

Inside the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi was puffing on his pipe in his office when he noticed Tsunade glancing at him sideways. He had no choice but to put down his pipe for the time being: "Balancing the internal interests of the village is the most important thing for the next few years."

"I support many aspects of that peace agreement. For Konoha, we should pay more attention to the upward mobility of ordinary people."

"It's only a matter of time before the Hidden Cloud Village withdraws. You should become the Fourth Hokage in the second half of the year. Try to be less reckless when making decisions."

"You can keep Xiu by your side. Although he is only 13 years old this year, he already has the mindset of a Hokage, which can complement your personality."

Tsunade was about to retort as usual, but her heart skipped a beat when she heard the rest of the sentence. Realizing her teacher was merely offering routine advice, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "Old man, isn't this a bit too early?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, oblivious to the odd tone in Tsunade's voice, chuckled and replied while smoking his pipe, "Isn't Xiu handling more than half of the work in the medical department?"

"I know you have patience, but the way you annotate many documents is clearly not your style."

"It's getting late. At 13, you're just the right age to be the captain of the secret service. Keeping you around to handle documents and protect you is perfectly fine."

"Being able to kill the Mizukage so easily is not something an ordinary ninja can do. Xiu's strength must have completely surpassed yours."

The thought of spending all her time with Osamu Furukawa after taking over reminded Tsunade of Shizune's expectations, and a fleeting feeling of guilt crossed her mind. In the end, she lowered her head and agreed, "I'll do as you say this time, Sensei!"

"And don't underestimate me. My strength is completely different from before. Defeating the two of me from the past would be no problem for me."

As she spoke, Tsunade clenched her fair fist, noticed her skin seemed to be glowing, and then fell silent.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't take these words seriously. After all, Tsunade only looked younger, and a ninja's strength would stagnate after a certain age: "If we arrange it this way, no one in the Jonin class will object."

"I have received many requests. Many people hope that Xiu will continue to lead the team. In some aspects, Orochimaru is no match for Xiu."

The ninjas who wanted to gain some credit at the end of the war were all hoping to go on an attack with Lord Xiu. If they didn't do it now, they would never have another chance!

Tsunade gave a casual reply, but the thought of working and living more closely with her disciple in a few months filled her with complicated emotions: "I must make this clear tonight."

After finishing her work for the day, Tsunade returned to the courtyard after dark. Looking at the light in the room, her anticipation began to surge.

Enjoying a refined and delicious dinner, Tsunade's lips curled into a smile as she listened to the constant complaints from Furukawa Osamu's clone as the dishes were served.

"Well, Professor Sarutobi suggested that I transfer you to my side after I take office."

"It's not a covert operation; it mainly helps me handle some daily tasks."

As Tsunade ate the tender chicken, she made it seem as if she was following her teacher's advice. Without any hesitation, Furukawa Osamu straightened up and solemnly replied, "I will do my best to help you, teacher."

Seeing her disciple's serious expression, Tsunade put her troubling question out of her mind.

Instinctively sharing her work-related frustrations, and receiving comfort and advice from her disciple, Tsunade's appetite returned. She devoured the food and exclaimed contentedly, "This kind of life is wonderful!"

Late at night, after completing her daily Hundred Healings Seal training, Tsunade, as usual, leaned limply on Furukawa Osamu's shoulder. She was completely used to the arm on her shoulder.

"I'm really not a good teacher, and I'll have to trouble you with all the work that follows."

"It's just some trivial paperwork. The future of the village will depend on you, teacher."

"Teacher, you don't need to be so polite. This is what I should do."

Hearing Furukawa Osamu's sincere statement, Tsunade looked up at her profile. She had thought earlier that she shouldn't do this, but now she buried her face in her shoulder again, remembering Shizune's expectation, and reassured herself, "I'll talk to Osamu about these things after I've settled into my role as Hokage..."

As the war drew to a close, Konoha began preparing for the transfer of power, and the Konoha ninjas eagerly awaited the arrival of the Fourth Hokage.

The Land of Rain, a small country dependent on Konoha, has no expectations. No matter who succeeds as the Fourth Hokage, it will not change the status quo of Amegakure.

The scarcity of commissioned missions made life even more difficult for the Rain Village ninjas.

In the gloomy weather, the metal tower standing in the center of the village looked hazy and gray. Konan leaned on the railing and looked out at the village, her face showing exhaustion: "After clearing out Hanzo's remnants, we have even fewer missions to take on. Nagato, did we make a mistake?"

Beside him, the modified "Hanzo" had several short black rods on his nose and ears. Nagato was becoming increasingly adept at manipulating this body. Hearing Konan's words, he calmly replied, "This is just a temporary disturbance. After clearing out Hanzo's remnants, many Amegakure ninjas will be even more supportive of the village's reforms."

"Xiao Nan, you don't need to worry about these issues. Just focus on the village's development."

"Now that the killing has begun, I will not stop easily. There is only one fate for those who oppose me: in the end, only your voice will be heard in Amegakure."

Konan nodded and stopped trying to persuade him. In fact, Nagato's personality had changed drastically and was completely different from his past self. Once he made up his mind, it was almost impossible to change it.

The spirit body of Furukawa, hidden within Konan's body, had been strengthened through killing. At this moment, with a slight thought, Konan quickly reacted: "There is unfamiliar chakra. My shikigami sensed it."

As Furukawa Osamu's spirit continuously mixed the energy he had gathered with the energy in Konan's body cells, and then used the chakra-style paper together, his perception range could cover the entire Amegakure village.

Hanzo stood still for a moment, then suddenly spoke up: "Very good, Konan, you've improved again. I didn't expect it to be Jiraiya-sensei. Now is not the time to meet him."

"I will never forget the pain that the Konoha ninjas brought us. Only when the other side feels the same pain can we sit together again."

Konan hesitated, a look of sadness crossing her face. She lowered her head and softly replied, "Nagato, does it have to be this way?"

"Since we have decided to use the power of the Ten-Tails to reshape the ninja world, then the ninjas of Konoha are our enemies."

"They will not give us the Nine-Tails, nor will they care about the suffering and decline of the Land of Rain."

"Yahiko died because of their ambition, and one day, Konoha will also feel pain because of God's needs!"

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After Nagato manipulated "Hanzo" to say these words, the original body inside the tower began to fluctuate abnormally. Soon, a strong killing intent erupted from the puppet: "I'll have the Amegakure ninja warn Jiraiya-sensei that this is not a place for him."

Konan stared blankly into space, and as she recalled her childhood experiences living with Jiraiya, the girl lowered her head in anguish.

Furukawa Osamu's spirit easily sensed the relevant information. Instead of Obito, Jiraiya spoke first: "Is it an obsession with the Child of Prophecy?"

Jiraiya, who had just emerged from the toad's mouth, carefully observed his surroundings and noticed that most of the Amegakure ninjas looked hurried, and a look of curiosity involuntarily appeared on his face.

Using his transformation technique, Jiraiya successfully infiltrated the tavern controlled by the Konoha ninja. As soon as he entered, he heard the two sides arguing: "Lord Hanzo has gone mad! Why can't we leave? We don't even have a decent request. We just want to survive."

"This is the growing pain of reform! How can Amegakure escape its current predicament without purging the internal parasites?"

"Yes, even Hanzo's own relatives have been dealt with seriously. Under these circumstances, the Amegakure ninja will be able to rise again in at most two years!"

The crowd was arguing fiercely, and Jiraiya, having overheard most of it, frowned deeply: "The old man has awakened?"

"Or is someone pulling the strings behind the scenes?"

"Nagato, where are you now, the child of prophecy?"

Jiraiya ordered a cup of sake, intending to ponder while drinking it down. However, after only two sips, two Amegakure ninjas approached him: "Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, you should leave the village as soon as possible."

"Lord Hanzo will not welcome you!"

All the ninjas in the tavern looked at the three of them. Jiraiya, however, didn't seem nervous. He chuckled twice and calmly responded.

"It seems I underestimated Hanzo. I didn't expect his control over the village to have reached this level."

"My purpose is simple: please take me to the burial site of the Akatsuki members. I only wish to offer a few bouquets of flowers for my students."

The Jonin controlled by Nagato fell silent upon hearing this, and after a long while, he finally replied, "In that case, please leave after your visit!"

"Those who betray the village don't deserve respect. Come with me, and I hope you won't cause trouble."

As the three left the tavern and came out onto the street, a vortex suddenly appeared in a corner, and Obito, possessed by White Zetsu, appeared in a blind spot of the building.

"Is Jiraiya here to investigate the Rinnegan?"

"Yes, he knew a long time ago that Nagato possessed the Sage's Eyes, but now it seems that Nagato has no intention of meeting him."

White Zetsu responded in a low voice and collided quickly with the branches that sprouted from the ground. Obito immediately activated Hollowfication and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

In his own private space, Obito was about to continue tracking Jiraiya when the White Zetsu on his body received a message from his companion and suddenly chuckled, reminding him: "Nagato intends to make Konoha feel his pain, which seems to be your chance to win his trust."

"Are you planning to support his actions? To destroy the village you once loved so deeply?"

Obito, realizing the crucial role of the Rinnegan, grew serious, his bloodshot eyes seeming to see the tragically murdered girl and his friend again: "I will subdue him."

"The destroyed village will be reborn in another world, and Lin will live there!"