Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 156 "No way!"

At the end of March, the Konoha Ninja Academy ushered in another graduation season.

Unlike during wartime, the new policies have led to more stringent assessments for graduates.

To become a qualified genin, in addition to basic ninjutsu, one must also improve their theoretical knowledge.

In the past, not many children chose to become medical ninjas, but in the last two classes, the number of children choosing to go to the medical class has increased significantly.

It's not that the medical ninjas are particularly strong, but rather that the people in the village's medical department are currently earning more money.

Although the learning process is tedious and boring, as long as you persevere and successfully enter Konoha Hospital, you can say that you have achieved half the success in your ninja career.

Nohara Rin was in charge of recruitment and registration. The girl's energetic smile attracted a lot of attention, and with her dog always making sarcastic remarks, many people crowded around the recruitment point to inquire.

"Kid! Forget it, you have no chance!"

"Lin wouldn't be interested in a childish person like you."

"You actually know Kakashi? Rin, is he your rival?"

"Damn it! I only eat steak. A brat like you should be obediently carrying out D-rank missions..."

Puck was ranting on the table, explaining that as Rin Nohara's "protector," it was responsible for protecting the girl all day long—a task Kakashi had given it.

"Sorry, don't take it to heart by Parker's words, the medical team also needs regular nursing staff."

"Yes, this job might be a bit tiring, but the pay is great!"

"There are also assessments after starting work. If you want to join the prosthetics project team, there are stricter requirements for your performance."

Nohara Rin patiently answered the questions of her juniors, always maintaining a cheerful smile, which attracted more and more students.

Although many of them are not graduates, it does not prevent them from consulting and preparing in advance.

Having more choices means having more options. Being a ninja is great, but being a nurse is also good. As long as you can earn money to support your family, these professions are not that different.

The consultation meeting didn't officially end until the afternoon. Nohara Rin kept saying goodbye to the girls and finally left the school in a hurry with the documents in her arms.

At the school gate, Kakashi leaned against a big tree, occasionally greeting the children who passed by, but most of the time he was looking in one direction.

"Kakashi, I'm sorry to keep you waiting!"

"I've finished all my work!"

Rin Nohara ran over quickly and was about to add something when Kakashi suddenly said, "Rin, why don't you sit on the swing and rest for a while?"

"That's not a good idea, we're not children anymore—."

Kakashi noticed that the girl was somewhat interested. After taking the documents, he simply helped Nohara Rin sit on the swing, reminded her to sit firmly, and then gently pushed her, and the swing began to sway.

Nohara Rin could no longer control the smile on her face. The girl laughed out loud. Although it looked a little childish, she really liked this feeling.

"Kakashi, would you like to sit here?"

"Where did you see this method of coaxing girls? Was it in those hidden manuscripts?"

"That's too high! Seriously, we're not kids anymore..."

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Nohara Rin grew happier and happier. She realized that there was less and less time left in the past, and that her current life was already happy enough. The satisfaction in her heart said it all.

In the evening, when they returned to the hospital, Rin Nohara jumped around Kakashi with her hands behind her back. As they grew older, their relationship became better and better.

"Xiu just got back, right? He seems to have carried out several missions recently."

"Minato-sensei seems to have some free time now. The stronger you are, the greater the responsibility you bear. It must be really tough."

Kakashi sighed as he held the documents. Rin Nohara, seemingly lost in thought, blushed slightly and whispered, "Kakashi, I don't mind if you take on too many missions."

"I can't be of much help right now, but I can manage some housework, and I'm working hard to learn how to cook. I'll get better..."

Rin Nohara realized that Kakashi was very popular in the village and confessed her feelings somewhat shyly. Just as she was about to say something more, her left hand was grabbed.

"Lin, all you need to do is be happy and be yourself!"

"I will take good care of you."

Kakashi took the girl's hand and whispered some words of advice. The two smiled at each other. Having gone through life and death together, their bond had become unbreakable.

In the newly built laboratory of Konoha Hospital, an electrical device marked "Lightning" is driving mechanical equipment, and Osamu Furukawa uses the chakra threads in his hands to continuously control a limb to polish it.

With the extensive puppet modification experience passed down to him by Konan, Osamu Furukawa's prosthetic limb skills improved once again.

"Let's record the information on the meridian channels; there's probably still room for improvement."

"The Sand Village ninjas are better at weapon systems, so it's good to reserve that part."

"Don't be discouraged, everyone keep working hard. New technologies take more time to master."

Upon hearing Furukawa Osamu's instructions, the members of the medical team responded loudly, realizing that this breakthrough in new technology could actually increase everyone's combat effectiveness.

However, puppetry is equally difficult to learn, so everyone has to put in 200% effort to live up to Furukawa Osamu's trust.

Rin Nohara and Kakashi were secretly astonished when they saw everyone with dark circles under their eyes outside the door. The new project was even more competitive, and although it was more lucrative, it looked like there was a "life-threatening situation."

"Come in! How did the recruitment event go?"

"Speaking of the talent gap among graduates, it will take several more years to recover from the effects of war."

Sitting on the lab table, Furukawa Osamu controlled a humanoid puppet to take the documents. Seeing the two people's curious eyes, he smiled and introduced, "This is the puppet that was made according to the requirements put forward by Sunagakure."

"It has no weapon system, but its overall strength has already surpassed that of the old lady Chiyo."

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"It can be considered a technological victory, as it involves a lot of biotechnology. The artificial meridian system alone took everyone a lot of time."

Kakashi had clashed with the Sand Village's puppet forces many times. Staring at the puppet, he asked in a low voice, "Is everything alright, Shu? If the Sand Village analyzes our technology, it could very well fuel their ambitions."

"Progress can only be made through continuous exchange; what is used for trade is not necessarily the best."

"More importantly, using such a weapon requires extremely high skill from the ninja himself. Just the ability to control chakra is something that ordinary people cannot achieve."

Furukawa Osamu responded with a relaxed expression, and Nohara Rin nodded repeatedly. Up until now, no one in the medical team could use it, and everyone felt a little ashamed.

"In a few days, these puppets and some herbs will be delivered to Sunagakure. There will also be an exchange event then."

"Kakashi, you should have already received your mission, right? Do your best when the time comes."

"They should remember the formidable reputation of Professor Sakumo!"

Kakashi instinctively reached for the short sword on his back, but seeing Rin Nohara's expectant look, he could only reply, "I'll do my best to complete the mission!"

"Haha, don't force yourself. At most, it'll just be that old woman Chiyo nagging a bit."

"The Fourth Kazekage is quite easy to talk to. They are having difficulty selecting Jinchuriki. In short, it will take Sunagakure at least 10 years to recover to its pre-war level."

After Furukawa Osamu offered some words of comfort, Kakashi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Since the start of the new year, he hadn't undertaken any overly difficult missions. Looking at the girl, he thought to himself, "I've relaxed too!"

As the sun was about to set, Kakashi and Rin Nohara returned to the memorial site. In addition to offering flowers to their father and others, the two of them routinely tended to Obito Uchiha's grave.

Obito, who had just infiltrated the village, stared wide-eyed at the memorial stone as if he had witnessed something terrifying. He hid in the bushes, muttering repeatedly, "What on earth happened?!"

"who are they?"

"How could this happen?"

Obito's crimson eyes merged into one with the three tomoe, and in his intense emotional turmoil, he even sat down on the ground in fear. Only after the two figures disappeared did he dart to his own tombstone.

After a brief inspection, Obito hurriedly searched everywhere, and after an unknown amount of time, he disappeared into the vortex.

"Where did Lin go?"

"Where is Kakashi?"

Why is there only my tombstone?

Overwhelmed with emotion, Tuito gasped for breath, repeatedly questioning himself. Then, as if struck by a sudden thought, he reappeared near Kakashi's apartment.

Under the pitch-black night, the orange light was particularly warm. Obito silently came to the window, and then a scene that he could not accept appeared in his eyes.

Kakashi was wearing an apron, and Rin Nohara seemed to be tasting some dish, with a particularly bright smile on her face.

The two seemed to be talking about something when Rin Nohara suddenly stood on tiptoe and kissed Kakashi's cheek. Obito's eyes turned bloodshot, and he vanished instantly, reappearing in his own space screaming, "Why did this happen?"

"I don't want this kind of thing!"