Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 140 Going Mad for "Love" (No Main Character)

At the end of July, the turbulent Kirigakure finally ceased its fighting, and the position of Fourth Mizukage was ultimately obtained by the reformist Yagura Karatachi.

Not much news about the selection and competition spread, and Kirigakure continued to maintain its secrecy policy. After Elder Yuanshi announced the news, Kirigakure "closed" again.

The other four major ninja villages routinely congratulated the new Mizukage. Without discussing how Yagura Karatachi came to power, he was recognized by the Land of Water, making him a legitimate Mizukage.

Konoha paid no attention to the Fourth Mizukage, but Obito Uchiha in Amegakure, upon hearing the news, had his crimson Sharingan blaze with killing intent.

In Obito's view, the Hidden Mist ninjas were the real culprits behind the deaths of Rin Nohara and Kakashi, and he would never let the Hidden Mist Village go!

Amegakure is gradually returning to normal. Under the gloomy sky, Konan leans on the railing at the top of the tower, gazing at the village: "I wonder if we can ever return to pre-war life. Some people are even having a hard time getting food..."

The girl suddenly lowered her head and sighed. Nagato came to her friend's side and they looked up together. After a moment of silence, she replied expressionlessly, "The change is complete. Everything will pass."

"Only in this way can this country be reborn. In some ways, the death of ninjas actually reduces the burden on the village."

Konan turned to look at Nagato. The gentle companion of the past seemed to have died along with Yahiko and the others. The current Nagato was so cold-hearted in some ways that it frightened her.

"Konan, you did a great job. With normal commissions restored, Amegakure has weathered this crisis."

"Once I have fully mastered the Six Paths Technique and improved the puppet, it will be time for the Konoha ninja to feel pain."

As Nagato finished speaking, a look of pain appeared on his face. He still couldn't get over Yahiko's death. To die in despair during a hopeful ceremony was suffocating just to think about it.

"Should we really trust that Uchiha Madara?"

"He seems to be just using you."

Konan grew increasingly worried about her friend's attack on Konoha. It seemed like suicide; an individual's strength couldn't shake a ninja village.

Just as Nagato was about to respond, a vortex suddenly appeared behind the two of them, and Obito Uchiha calmly appeared, looking at them with his scarlet eyes and simply replying, "Use? I think an alliance is more appropriate."

"Even Konoha has its weak moments. With my help, Nagato can easily break through the barrier."

"For someone who has mastered the Six Paths Technique, destroying a village is not a problem."

Obito Uchiha confidently gave his answer, and seeing that Konan still showed no sign of trust, he simply boasted again, "No one can limit my power!"

"If you have time, you can come with me to the Land of Water."

"The so-called five great ninja villages are equally vulnerable in the face of absolute power, and the Land of Water will also become our vassal."

When Konan heard that the other party was actually targeting the Mizukage, she was so surprised that she fell silent.

Kirigakure is, after all, one of the five great ninja villages. Even in its decline, it is still stronger than Amegakure. The spirit that Obito displayed made Konan begin to waver.

"After the puppet is modified, we will accompany you to Kirigakure."

"I hope you won't let us down. I hope this can be considered a test before attacking Konoha."

Nagato looked at Obito and responded calmly, but the latter only left a laugh. As a vortex appeared in front of the two of them, Obito disappeared again.

Osamu Furukawa's spirit witnessed everything through Konan's body. At this moment, he was secretly calculating the speed of Kamui. The more times Obito used it in front of the two of them, the more accurate the calculation would be.

"How exactly should this power be restrained?"

"Nagato, I still don't trust him. If he can control the Mizukage, he can control us too."

Konan looked at her friend with a worried expression, but Nagato didn't respond. He turned and slowly walked away, muttering to himself once he was far away from Konan, "Yahiko, I will make the Konoha ninja feel our pain!"

After Obito transferred to his own Kamui dimension, White Zetsu slowly opened the "mask" on his face. Knowing the boy's feelings at this moment, it remained silent.

In the desolate space stood rows of square pillars. Obito arrived at a towering spot, looked at the inscription on it, and slowly sat down on the ground: "Rin, once the Rinnegan user masters the Six Paths Technique, the plan can officially begin."

"I don't know if anyone in the village still remembers us, but it doesn't matter anymore."

"This false and hopeless world should be ended."

"What does the Fourth Hokage have to do with us? Come to think of it, we've all been deceived by Osamu Furukawa. Perhaps he also harbors hidden ambitions."

The possessed White Zetsu couldn't help but remind Obito in a comical voice, "It's not ambition, it's the will of the Senju clan. Lord Madara has said many times that Osamu Furukawa was influenced by Tobirama Senju..."

"I don't care about the Senju clan. Since he's a fraud, let him meet his end along with that world!"

Obito raised his voice and said angrily that he had no interest in carrying out Madara Uchiha's entire plan.

More importantly, seeing the old man's fate, even after his transformation, Obito still felt a lingering fear, which is why he deliberately avoided his previous plans.

He hasn't seen Lin in the new world yet, so he can't die.

White Zetsu responded, then reminded him again, "According to information obtained from Danzo, the Uchiha clan is relocating, and they seem to be able to integrate into the village more effectively."

"Danzo seems quite dissatisfied with this, and has been sending us messages recently, saying that he is willing to help in hunting for Sharingan."

Obito was lost in his memories again. If he were still in Konoha, he might have been happy to hear this news: "Don't worry about that cowardly old man. I can still complete the plan without him."

"Continue to gather information about Kurama. I need to make Nagato believe in the plan without reservation."

Ignoring White Zetsu's complaints, Obito fell silent after speaking, staring at Rin Nohara's tombstone for a long while before muttering to himself, "Minato-sensei, will you still remember me?"

After the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure took office, Konoha secretly increased its defenses in the eastern part of the Land of Fire.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, no battles occurred near the coastline, and internal strife suddenly broke out in Kirigakure again.

Although the specific details could not be confirmed, the information relayed back by intelligence personnel indicated that it was related to Suigetsu Hobutsuki and others.

Although the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are missing two members, the remaining members are still capable of causing trouble. They repeatedly interfered during the Mizukage election, and this rebellion was premeditated.

In a "corner" undetectable to Konoha's intelligence personnel, Mei Terumi and Kisame Hoshigaki, powerful subordinates of Suigetsu Hozuki, have secretly joined forces.

Late at night, the fog still shrouded most of the buildings in Kirigakure. Under the bridge, Kisame Hoshigaki waited for a while with his arms crossed. When he saw the girl appear wearing a mask, he said sarcastically, "I thought you died at the hands of the reformers! You're so late."

"Ugly guy, stop talking nonsense. If it weren't for the village, I wouldn't be interested in joining forces with you."

Behind the mask, Mei Terumi rolled her eyes; Kisame's appearance simply didn't fit her aesthetic.

Hearing the girl's mockery, Kisame remained unfazed, grinning to reveal a set of sharp fangs, and retorted with a self-deprecating laugh, "Ninjas who betray their superiors never have a good end!"

"We are all destined to die a terrible death in the future. This is the fate of ninjas, and no one can escape it."

Mei Terumi said the same thing to Osamu Furukawa. Seeing the utterly dejected look on Kisame's face, she casually remarked, "If we kill everyone who knows the truth, no one will know about our betrayal!"

"Many people probably don't know that you and I are close confidants of Suigetsu Fuguki. In this respect, we really have to thank the system of secrecy."

Kisame had witnessed Mei Terumi's rampage many times; melting half of her village comrades' bodies was just routine for her. He always felt that she had become twisted: "You madwoman, how many people will die?"

Seeing Mei Terumi wave her hand, Kisame's heart skipped a beat, and he continued to press, "Are you really going to kill all of Suigetsu Hozuki's subordinates?"

"It's not just him; anyone among the Seven Ninja Swordsmen who knows me is going to die. The Fourth Mizukage would definitely be happy to see this happen."

Mei Terumi burst out laughing at the end, mocking the village's system, but Kisame thought the girl had gone mad.

Just as the two were about to leave, Furukawa Osamu's spirit suddenly issued a warning.

Mei Terumi immediately sensed the four strands of chakra and realized she was being followed, but she showed no signs of nervousness.

"Seeing how timid and cowardly you are, tonight I'll show you my true power!"

Kisame sensed nothing and looked at the neurotic Mei Terumi with a puzzled expression. Suddenly, he noticed that the girl's hair and skin had changed color, and the chakra he sensed was completely different from before.

"You... what kind of monster are you?!"

Black patterns appeared on her fair skin, and her orange-red hair turned bright red. Mei Terumi glared at Kisame, then suddenly jumped into the water and glided away at high speed!

The four who had tracked them down sped up their escape. Just as they jumped onto the rock wall, a thin, sharp stream of water swept over each of them.

"ah..."

After the screams that rose and fell, the area near the bridge returned to silence.

Kisame, who was far away, could see clearly that Mei Terumi's ninjutsu was fast and far-reaching; with a flick of her head, the person was dead.

Having finished her pseudo-sage transformation, Mei Terumi felt a constant urge emanating from the cells of her body. After suppressing a low moan, she barely managed to control her emotions: "Evil power... why do I feel the reaction is even stronger?!"

"This was all planned by you, wasn't it? You've had your eye on my body for a long time..."

Furukawa Osamu's spirit was speechless after hearing the question. The mutated spiritification technique was indeed somewhat evil, but the girl had definitely accepted the transformation willingly and was even enjoying it: "This is only the first stage of power. The second stage requires the assistance of drugs."

"After you kill Suigetsu Hozuki, try to become subordinates of the Fourth Mizukage."

"After a while, an external force will take control of him, and then you will understand that what I said is true."

When Kisame caught up, Mei Terumi reverted to her usual aloof demeanor. Seeing his hesitant and awkward expression, she simply turned away and said, "Only by completing the revolution can the village be saved."

"After killing that traitor, you'll be using Samehada. Don't disappoint me..."