Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 159 The Meaning of Existence...

At the end of April, almost a year after the Fourth Hokage took office, the Konoha ninjas were increasingly satisfied with their current lives.

Especially for commoner ninjas, who lack sufficient lineage, joining the medical system has become a better option.

While their generation does not enjoy the benefits of the current healthcare system, future generations will have more opportunities.

With new upward mobility, the baby boom erupted, and the village entered a phase of rapid development.

Obito Uchiha insisted on staying here to "look after" Rin Nohara, and the boy also observed the changes in the village, all of which seemed to be related to Osamu Furukawa.

While everyone thought this was a good thing, Obito, influenced by White Zetsu, firmly believed that Furukawa Osamu had a huge conspiracy!

After blaming his classmates for all the changes, Obito barely managed to control his emotions, which were on the verge of collapse.

The more he observed, the more pain he felt; this village was no longer the Konoha he knew.

Black Zetsu observed Obito's changes and was quite pleased with them. Only after the boy calmed down a bit did he remind him of the true purpose of their trip: "The Jinchuriki production time?"

"Minato-sensei? I haven't seen him at all. Has he forgotten about me too...?"

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At the memorial, Obito, reminded of something, muttered to himself. Black Zetsu, seeing this, smiled slightly and added in a hoarse voice, "Of course you can't see Minato Namikaze. He's been staying in that sealed building the whole time."

"When a Jinchuriki gives birth to life, the seal gradually weakens. With the help of the house's seal, it can continue to suppress the Tailed Beast."

"The enemy won't be in the village when it's producing. We just need to estimate the time, and then we can release the Nine-Tails."

Upon hearing this, Obito finally snapped out of his daze. Remembering that only Minato, a Jonin, had shown him special treatment back then, he subconsciously whispered, "If the Nine-Tails is released, the Jinchuriki will die instantly, right?"

"Does Minato-sensei also feel pain? Will he recognize me?"

After being mistaken for a "senior" by Rin Nohara, Obito desperately hoped that someone would recognize him, thus proving his true existence.

"Lord Madara, now is not the time to think about these things."

"Minato Namikaze will definitely be there to protect the Jinchuriki, and the Fourth Hokage will probably be there as well."

"You only have one chance to capture the Jinchuriki in time."

"Nagato is responsible for drawing Furukawa away. Although he is not yet proficient in the Six Paths Technique, he will not be easily defeated by Sage Technique."

"When everyone is drawn to the Nine-Tails, Lord Madara can kill his nemesis by surprise, and then it will all be over. No one will be able to stop the Eye of the Moon Plan."

As he finished speaking, Black Zetsu's tone was filled with excitement, recalling how he had almost died on the Iron Country peninsula.

If this hidden danger can be eliminated in advance, the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan and Rinnegan will be guaranteed, and the task of collecting the Tailed Beasts will be a piece of cake.

Obito nodded silently. He had to undo this evil ninjutsu, but when he thought of Minato Namikaze, a sliver of hope still lingered in his heart: "Minato-sensei, you'll recognize me, won't you..."

In a spire-roofed apartment not far from the Hokage Building, Kushina, looking blissfully happy, undergoes a check-up by Tsunade.

Although it had only been three months, she could feel life growing inside her body. This feeling was very strange, and Kushina would often smile to herself.

Tsunade noticed Minato's tense expression and immediately joked with a relaxed tone, "If you strictly follow the precautions, there definitely won't be any problems."

"Kushina was also a powerful ninja, Minato, you're overreacting."

Seeing his wife turn her head and laugh, Minato Namikaze chuckled and scratched his head. His status as a Jinchuriki still made him overly sensitive. Once he was sure she was healthy, he cheerfully replied, "Thanks to the Hokage-sama's care, everyone has really been a great help these past few days!"

"I told you it was no problem. I really want to eat ramen. I have no appetite for healthy diets at all."

Kushina sat up and complained, but Minato just chuckled and didn't respond. He was in charge of all the cooking, and for health reasons, Ichiraku Ramen was excluded.

"Keep it up, and there's no need to worry too much."

"The defensive forces have been adjusted, and Sarutobi-sensei has also repaired the barrier spell."

"As long as Minato cooperates to complete the seal, it will be over soon."

Tsunade gently comforted Kushina, explaining that childbirth for Jinchuriki involves enduring more pain, and she greatly admired Kushina's strong character.

"I'll be fine!"

Kushina clenched her right fist in a happy response, and Minato also showed an expectant look. They were about to become parents, and their lives were about to enter the next stage.

Perhaps influenced by the couple's happy life, Tsunade inexplicably thought of the slug's recent fuss about conceiving life when she left the room.

Even though it had nothing to do with her, Tsunade was startled by the thought that had arisen in her mind.

Noticing that none of the Anbu following behind had noticed anything amiss, Tsunade secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then scolded herself, "I must maintain my authoritative demeanor as a teacher!"

The thought of sparring until exhaustion and being carried home by Osamu Furukawa made Tsunade's face burn. Although the Flying Thunder God Technique was only a momentary thing, she could hardly forget that feeling.

After instructing the sealing team to be mindful of the building's barrier, Tsunade glanced back as she left. Remembering the fleeting sense of unease that had crept into her heart, she added, "Be aware of the movement of unfamiliar people around you."

"Notify the perception team to send another small squad to handle your communications."

"Arrest any suspicious individuals immediately."

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

The two ANBU members vanished instantly. Everyone felt that the Hokage was being overly cautious with such protective measures.

While focusing on training in his new Sage Mode, Furukawa Osamu vaguely sensed an unfamiliar chakra appearing in the village. Its intermittent presence led him to conclude that the chakra was Obito.

To his surprise, the other party remained active for about half a month, but still did not seem to have any contact with Kakashi.

According to the original plan, Obito should have had a happy reunion with his best friend, with the three of them embracing and weeping. However, a problem has arisen, indicating that something went wrong somewhere.

Indra's chakra completely altered Furukawa Osamu's brain, but this power did not distort his mind. His ever-increasing eye power also allowed him to easily use Susanoo.

Furukawa Osamu felt it was only a matter of time before he could unleash the complete Susanoo; once he had accumulated enough ocular power, his Yin Release would be able to take shape.

Under such circumstances, Osamu Furukawa could not comprehend the process of the Mangekyou Sharingan twisting one's personality, and he could hardly empathize with Obito's pain.

In the afternoon, Furukawa Osamu sensed the presence of chakra near the Naga Shrine. After using shadow clones to handle his work, his main body simply took Uchiha Itachi to train.

In just over a month, Itachi Uchiha will celebrate his fourth birthday. Unlike ordinary children, Itachi is always able to think more deeply.

After learning the technique for generating power with kunai, Uchiha Ryu threw a wooden kunai with near-perfect power generation. When he saw the kunai hit the bullseye, Itachi immediately smiled.

"Teacher, I've basically mastered this method of applying force!"

"When can I learn your throwing technique that changes direction? How can I hit the bullseye when I can't see it?"

Uchiha Itachi looked up and asked in a reverent tone. In his opinion, Furukawa Osamu's kunai throwing technique was superb. No matter how he adjusted the bullseye, he could hit the target with ease.

"As expected of Itachi, he mastered it so quickly."

"The subsequent throwing techniques require you to master chakra to use them effectively."

"You need to estimate the bullseye in your mind when you can't see it; in a way, that's a mathematical problem."

Seeing Itachi's bewildered expression, Furukawa Osamu chuckled and ruffled the boy's hair, saying, "If you could awaken the Sharingan, throwing would be even easier."

"Once you master the movement trajectory of kunai, you can even dance in a trap. Don't be impatient. With your talent, the Sharingan is only a matter of time."

"When you get older, you can spar with Shisui, and he can help you grow quickly."

Itachi Uchiha nodded. He knew that genius of the Uchiha clan, someone his father often mentioned. Thinking of his birthday, he hesitated for a moment, but finally asked in a low voice, "Teacher, my father told me that he would take me to experience the real ninja world on my birthday."

Are we living in a fake world now?

"Why can't I sense anything fake? And what is the real world anyway?"

Furukawa Osamu was speechless. Without the war, Uchiha Fugaku seemed to have his own way of educating his son. Seeing Uchiha Itachi's questioning gaze, he could only whisper to comfort him: "Everything you feel is real."

"It's just that everyone has a different understanding of the profession of ninja."

"Your father has very high expectations for you. If Itachi feels confused, just communicate with him in time. Shisui also experienced confusion back then, but he eventually found himself."

"Perhaps your bloodline amplifies your emotions, but as long as you learn to control this power, you can solve all problems."

Uchiha Itachi nodded as if he understood, controlling his emotions. His father had said something similar, but he trusted Furukawa Osamu's teachings more. He firmly believed that his teacher was the strongest.

Inside the secret chamber of the Naga Shrine, Obito Uchiha stood before a stone tablet. After activating his Mangekyou Sharingan, he successfully deciphered its contents.

Black Zetsu appeared at the opportune moment, and seeing Obito's thoughtful expression, immediately whispered a reminder: "Lord Madara, this ancient record is enough to prove my words."

"Project Eye of the Moon will not only resolve all conflicts, but also fulfill all the wishes in people's hearts."

Previously, Obito wasn't so determined; he simply wanted to meet his beloved girl and best friend in his dreams. But after experiencing this for a month, he had a new goal: "I must rewrite this hellish reality!"

"This is the meaning of my existence..."

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