Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 141: Bearing Humiliation for the Village...

In early August, the Uchiha clan had completed part of their relocation without any unexpected incidents.

Despite having the Uchiha surname, many members of the clan do not possess ninja skills. After moving from the clan's territory back to the village center, everyone seamlessly integrated into the new rhythm of life.

The Fourth Hokage, Tsunade, fulfilled her promise and treated all Uchiha members equally.

This magnanimity earned him fawning praise from many Konoha ninjas, but some were furious, with several retired veterans nearly jumping up and down in anger...

Hiruzen Sarutobi's retirement life was very fulfilling. He spent most of his time studying sealing techniques at the Ninja Academy and occasionally handling some school affairs.

After leaving get off work early and returning home, Hiruzen Sarutobi would discuss the changes in the village with his eldest son, and finally give him some pointers on ninjutsu.

Sarutobi Biwako was quite satisfied with her husband's leisurely and regular life. She thought, "If we could have retired earlier, our youngest son wouldn't have..."

She ran away from home!

When Koharu and Homura Mitokado appeared at her home this morning, Biwako, though warmly welcoming, felt somewhat dissatisfied.

Old folks should enjoy their retirement!

Hiruzen Sarutobi greeted his old friend with a cheerful smile as he circled around him, making no mention of the Uchiha clan's migration.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Koharu realized her old friend didn't want to discuss this topic, so she put down her teacup and solemnly reminded him, "Hiruzen, don't forget Tobirama-sensei's will!"

"The reason the Uchiha clan was put in charge of the security detail was to prevent the emergence of 'Madara's followers' again."

"Now that they've scattered and even the secret police have withdrawn, the village will be thrown into turmoil if anything goes wrong."

Seeing that his old friend remained silent, Mitokado Homura reluctantly pushed up his glasses and whispered, "Hiruzen, go and remind Tsunade not to let her guard down against the Uchiha clan."

"In the previous war, the Uchiha did contribute a great deal to the village, but they also gained even more power in return."

"The rate of Sharingan awakening is rising, which means that more members of the Uchiha clan are being stimulated by extreme emotions."

"It has nothing to do with nature; the power of this bloodline limit is inherently evil. As the Hokage, I must consider all aspects."

The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, had a deep understanding of the Sharingan. His initial policies were not entirely based on prejudice; the Uchiha clan was indeed unstable.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was also familiar with the Sharingan's bloodline limit. Hearing his old friend bring up the past again, he chuckled twice and simply replied, "There's no need to take any more precautions. As long as Xiu stays by Tsunade's side, nothing will happen."

"Although the power of the bloodline limit is strong, it is not enough to threaten the Fourth Hokage."

"Times have changed. Don't forget about Minato. As long as we protect the Jinchūriki, the village will be fine."

The two advisors, forced to retire, looked at each other in bewilderment and tried to persuade him again, but Hiruzen Sarutobi kept repeating the same excuse.

After leaving in disappointment, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado fell silent. Finally, Koharu Utatane whispered, "It seems we need to talk to Danzo. At this time, the power of Root is extremely important."

Danzo was unaware that his two old friends were missing him. Since his life had been controlled by the evil Uchiha, he dared not get involved in too many Root affairs.

Unable to commit suicide or reveal intelligence, Danzo enjoyed the "treatment" of a Root ninja. Since Tsunade took office, he has become completely "isolated".

Ryoma Aburame vaguely sensed Danzo's problem and, after taking over Root's affairs, intentionally avoided exposing the village's confidential information.

Since this matter involved the Uchiha clan, Ryoma Aburame had no choice but to report it to Danzo.

Upon learning that the Uchiha clan had begun moving, Danzo's narrowed eyes widened: "Have the Anbu ninja abandoned their surveillance mission? Didn't Hiruzen suggest it to Tsunade?"

Ryoma Aburame nodded, briefly explained the current situation, and finally bowed to Danzo, asking, "Lord Danzo, Root needs to replenish its personnel. Should the surveillance of the Uchiha clan be taken over by Root ninjas?"

If it were during the Third Hokage's time, Danzo would have acted without hesitation, but times have changed. He squinted and thought for a while before finally whispering, "Contact the ninja clans and secretly replenish our forces."

"As for the surveillance issue, I will make arrangements later."

Sunglasses concealed the disappointment in Ryoma Aburame's eyes. He bowed again and left the room, the veteran Root member sighing forlornly, "Lord Danzo is truly finished..."

Huddled in the dark room, Danzo felt increasingly distressed. He had already agreed to join forces with the evil Uchiha clan, but they hadn't given him any concrete response.

Having completely lost power, and with even his laboratory seized by Orochimaru, Danzo could only console himself that Orochimaru was seeking a way to break the cursed seal, constantly encouraging himself: "Everything is for the village!"

In two months, Tsunade fully adapted to the work of Hokage and gradually became able to take some time to relax from her busy schedule.

Without the Divine Tree's chakra to catalyze his transformation, Furukawa Osamu could only wait for Ashura's chakra to change his body. After being freed from his heavy workload, he tinkered with some interesting gadgets.

"Is this the prosthetic arm you developed? It just doesn't look like a human arm."

Tsunade looked at the "forearm" that Furukawa Osamu handed her, sensed it with her chakra, and exclaimed in surprise, "It even has a meridian system similar to that of a human? That means it can gather chakra normally after transplantation!"

Osamu Furukawa nodded. Although the prosthetic limb looked a bit strange in pursuit of performance, it had all the necessary functions: "This is a new product I created by combining puppet technology. The biotechnology involved was provided by Lord Orochimaru."

"Although the cost is a bit higher, the simplified version should also sell well, and the medical sector can add this business."

"Medical staff need some training. If ninjas in the village who need medical care cannot afford the medical expenses, installment payments or loans are also good options."

Tsunade nodded. Continuing to optimize the existing technology would indeed solve the problem of harming cruel individuals.

Konoha provides a fixed allowance for these ninjas who fight for the village, and if someone is willing to exchange the allowance for a loan, the village's finances can be eased.

"As expected of my disciple! Completely different from those two old guys!"

"All you do is cause me trouble, spouting some inexplicable will. Instead of wasting time thinking about these things, you should just go home and rest."

While carefully examining the structure of the prosthetic limb, Tsunade complained to Osamu Furukawa about her recent experiences.

Two retired advisors suddenly visited and inexplicably brought up the Uchiha threat. Their outdated and clichéd tone almost made her slam her fist on the table.

"There's no need for the teacher to refuse outright. Just like the Third Hokage did, he could have stalled for time."

Furukawa Osamu comforted her in a low voice. Just as Tsunade was about to ask about a special structure on her prosthetic limb, the door to the room was pushed open, and Shizune, holding a folder, blinked her big eyes at the two of them.

Tsunade then noticed that she was surrounded by her disciples, and as she held up her prosthetic limb, it felt as if she were being held in their arms.

Clearing her throat lightly and pretending nothing had happened, Tsunade returned to her desk and sat down, smiling as she beckoned to Shizune: "Is it the medical department's report? Thank you for your hard work, Shizune!"

Although she sensed the slightly awkward atmosphere, Jingyin's face lit up with a bright smile after receiving the praise, and the girl replied energetically, "Teacher, it's what I should do!"

When Furukawa Osamu and Shizune left, Tsunade didn't look at the contents of the document. She just stared blankly at the group photo on the table, which she and Furukawa Osamu had just taken a couple of days ago.

In the photo, he was smiling happily, seemingly leaning his head against his disciple's shoulder on purpose. Tsunade only noticed these details now, staring at Furukawa Osamu's increasingly handsome face and whispering, "Do you have these troubles too?"

On the way back to Konoha Hospital, Shizune, in high spirits, skipped and hopped along, happily sharing the fun things that happened at work that day. Just as she was about to suggest a date that evening, Mitarashi Anko suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

"Senior! Could you teach me ninjutsu tonight?"

"Orochimaru-sensei has been getting busier and busier lately, and hasn't checked my homework in a long time."

As Aoko was talking, she grabbed Furukawa Osamu's left arm. Seeing that the "bean sprout" had gotten into trouble, Shizune immediately squeezed between them, solemnly refusing, "Osamu has work to do, maybe next time, Aoko!"

The two started bickering as they talked. When they were almost at the hospital, Kabuto quietly approached Furukawa Osamu. Seeing the two arguing, he subconsciously adjusted his glasses and asked, "Osamu-sama, is it alright to watch them argue like this?"

"Girls are all like this. How's your mastery of chakra scalpel and physical activation?"

"Lord Orochimaru is conducting an important experiment recently, and you can participate."

Seeing the gentle smile on Furukawa Osamu's face, Kabuto nodded vigorously, then raised his right hand, and azure chakra appeared: "Lord Osamu, I have basically mastered the chakra scalpel."

Furukawa Osamu hadn't expected Kabuto Yakushi's talent to be even greater than he'd anticipated. He immediately patted the boy's head and smiled encouragingly, "As expected of the genius I've chosen!"

A look of reverence immediately appeared on Kabuto's face. He was a little afraid of Orochimaru, but in order not to disappoint Osamu Furukawa, he secretly encouraged himself: "For the sake of the Dean and Lord Osamu, I must do my best!"