Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha.

Chapter 163 The Determination to Protect His Younger Brother

In mid-July of Konoha Year 51, apart from Kirigakure, the ninja world appeared peaceful on the surface.

Konoha Hospital has been exceptionally busy lately, as the village is experiencing a baby boom, with more and more young ninja couples choosing to have their next generation at this time.

In the intensive care unit, 4-year-old Inuya Hana kept glancing up at the handsome older boy on the other side until her mother, lying in bed, impatiently called out to her. Only then did the girl fully come to her senses: "Honestly, raising these kids is such a hassle!"

"Don't let Hana's well-behaved appearance fool you; when it comes to training ninja dogs, she always causes me trouble."

"Unlike in the past, with the secret medicine, controlling ninja dogs is no longer a simple matter; if they are overindulged, the master will eventually have no choice but to cooperate with the ninja dogs to complete ninjutsu."

"That's how it is with Black Ball. I neglected my exercise during my pregnancy, and after giving birth, I was already surpassed by this guy."

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"If this continues, the Inuzuka clan will be in big trouble. The elders in the clan have said it many times, but these children still don't realize the seriousness of the situation."

When Inuzuka Tsuru spoke of the changes within the clan, a resentful look appeared on his face, and his gaze toward Furukawa Osamu held a hint of pleading.

The secret medicine did indeed enhance their strength, but it also made the excellent ninja dogs unruly.

The big dog, who can think independently, has learned to bargain. He not only wants to take medicine, but also wants a salary!

This behavior has caused a lot of trouble for many people in the clan: raising ninja dogs has become a costly affair.

What makes things even more difficult for the dog clan is that hard work in cultivation is not as effective as spending money on medicine to improve their strength. The more money they spend, the stronger they become, and a competitive spending culture has even emerged within the clan.

Konoha Hospital has made a lot of money by launching "packages" for ninja dogs, and the veterinary department has more and more revenue-generating projects, attracting nobles to come with their pets.

"Blackball and the others really should be more restrained; they can't always spend the money they earn."

"As for improving her strength, I don't have any good methods. If she enrolls in school later, we can let her enter the medical department, which will help save the family money."

"Ninja dogs are different from humans; they can absorb secret medicine more easily, while ninjas' strength only increases rapidly when they are close to adulthood."

"The best way to close the gap is to work twice as hard!"

As he finished speaking, Furukawa smiled at the shy child opposite him. Inuya Hana stared at the mark of the Hundred Healings, her mind filled with the gentle smile of her older brother, and for a moment she stared blankly at it.

The four-year-old girl simply thought that Osamu Furukawa was handsome and gentle, completely different from his mother who usually had a fiery temper, and was involuntarily attracted to him.

Inuzuka Tsurugi also turned her head awkwardly. Humans all yearn for beautiful things, and she was no exception. After controlling her emotions, she complained again, "Without the war, everyone has become relaxed."

"Having a better job and making money more easily is addictive; no wonder the Uchiha clan chose to go to their ancestral land for arduous training."

"They are a wealthy family after all; they anticipated this situation long ago."

"Hana, you must study hard when you start school. If Heiwan keeps spending money so extravagantly, your younger brother won't be able to support you."

Inuya Hana turned to look at her younger brother in the baby basket beside her. Thinking of the situation at home, the little girl obediently lowered her head and replied, "Yes, Mother."

"These little gifts will help your ninja dog grow better. After another week of hard work, your senior will be able to be discharged from the hospital soon."

When Furukawa Osamu took his leave, he gave Inuya Hana several bottles of secret medicine. The girl accepted them with both hands and nodded shyly. Even after her older brother left, she stood blankly at the door.

"Alright, Hua! Put the gift away, don't just stand there like an idiot."

"Mother, Lord Xiu is so beautiful..."

Back at the bedside, Inuya Hana didn't know how to describe it properly, so she could only whisper her feelings. Inuya Tsurugi rubbed his daughter's head and sighed softly, "Just keep your aspirations. It's very difficult for ordinary ninjas to enter the world of geniuses."

"You'll understand what I'm saying when you grow up. Your brother only needs one-tenth of Xiu's talent."

Around noon, when Furukawa Osamu entered another intensive care unit, Uchiha Itachi immediately jumped off his chair and bowed respectfully: "Good afternoon, teacher!"

"Mom feels great. Will I be able to see my little brother in a few days?"

He has a different aura than Itachi Uchiha, who just celebrated his birthday. He has become more composed after experiencing killing, and he doesn't seem like a 4-year-old child at all.

"Alright, Itachi, maybe it's a little sister!"

"I'm so sorry to have troubled you these past few days. I didn't expect this little guy to react so strongly."

Uchiha Mikoto, leaning against the headboard, smiled and expressed her gratitude. Furukawa Osamu came to the bedside and quickly recorded the data, smiling as he reminded her, "There should be less than a week left. With the hospital's current level of medical ninjutsu, there shouldn't be any problems."

"Itachi seems to really like this child."

Uchiha Itachi nodded. Although the adults didn't believe him, he could really sense his younger brother. That feeling of blood connection made him want to protect him.

Mikoto Uchiha could naturally sense the change in her son. Thinking of her husband's strict demands, a look of tenderness appeared in her eyes: "I hope this child won't have to suffer like Itachi."

"I will protect my younger brother and make sure he grows up happily like other children."

Itachi Uchiha made a solemn promise that he had learned to control his emotions, and thinking of his unborn younger brother, he would never let him experience what he was going through.

Being a normal child is enough; there are no strict requirements, and there's no need to experience the real ninja world.

Itachi hoped to become his younger brother's support, so that he could empathize with the happy life his brother experienced, which would make up for some of the regrets in his heart.

Furukawa Osamu smiled and offered encouragement again, and only after seeing the arrival of the Uchiha clan members did he leave with Itachi.

During lunchtime, the two went to the rooftop, where they could see the peaceful scene of the village and faintly hear the laughter of children. Uchiha Itachi suddenly turned his head and asked, "Master, my father told me that a ninja's job is to kill."

"Other villages are indeed not like Konoha; they seem to become hostile to each other because of missions."

"The peace we enjoy now is because the village has a powerful ninja like our teacher."

"If someone could become a ninja better than anyone else, could that power eliminate all conflict in the ninja world?"

When he finished killing, Itachi Uchiha could always sense the other person's desire for life. He disliked this kind of fighting and did not want his unborn younger brother to experience it as well.

Itachi, who longed for a peaceful life, rarely showed any longing on his face. He was too embarrassed to express his ideals in front of his teacher, so he could only ask questions in this indirect way.

"It seems that Chief Fugaku has taken you through a lot. In this magical world with the power of chakra, anything is possible."

"Does Itachi want to become such a powerful ninja? You have the talent."

"However, achieving such a goal on one's own is not easy, since most of the time people cannot understand each other."

Itachi Uchiha nodded somewhat embarrassedly; this was indeed his current wish. He looked at Osamu Furukawa again and asked expectantly, "Sir, you should be able to achieve this goal, right? I haven't sensed any ninjas stronger than you yet."

"Becoming the best ninja is not my goal."

Seeing the confused look on Itachi Uchiha's face, Osamu Furukawa suddenly laughed out loud. It was indeed interesting to have a serious discussion about life goals with "Little Radish Head": "Even the most powerful ninja will eventually come to an end."

"Having mastered the wondrous power of chakra, one naturally seeks eternity."

"The world is vast, and there may be other special worlds beyond our planets. Only eternal life can find these joys."

Young Itachi Uchiha didn't understand his teacher's aspirations, but he was moved by the emotion, a smile appearing on his face. He stopped thinking about the killings and softly replied, "Teacher is indeed different from Father and the others!"

"Although I don't understand, I believe that once the teacher achieves his goal, he will be able to end all the disputes."

On the morning of July 23, Mikoto Uchiha gave birth to her second child. Both mother and child were safe and sound, and Fugaku Uchiha, who came to the hospital, also had a relieved smile on his face.

"I've obtained the Third Hokage's permission; let's name this child Sasuke!"

"I hope he can become a strong and great ninja like the Third Hokage's father."

Fugaku Uchiha announced his youngest son's name, and Itachi Uchiha, standing to the side, looked at the little one in his mother's arms with a joyful expression: "My little brother's name is Uchiha Sasuke? What a lovely name."

Mikoto Uchiha held Sasuke with a loving expression, and perhaps sensing the gazes of the crowd, little Sasuke suddenly burst into tears.

Furukawa Osamu's spirit was watching the reincarnation of Indra's chakra by the bedside, but despite his full sensitivity, he did not sense the familiar aura he expected.

When I first tried to gather power from Madara Uchiha, the feeling of resistance wasn't an illusion; it seemed like a trace of instinct still remained. But now, I couldn't sense it at all: "Is it because it hasn't awakened yet?"

"Or is it that the remaining power is no longer capable of being manifested?"

Furukawa Osamu's spirit showed a thoughtful expression. The ability to "gather" seemed to be stronger than he had expected. He had received all the information carried by Indra's chakra.

Sasuke, who was crying loudly, seemed to sense the danger. Furukawa Osamu looked at the soft little guy and blessed him in his heart: "Live peacefully with your brother's blessing, and never awaken this power again."

Sasuke calmed down after Furukawa Osamu's spirit left. Uchiha Itachi, who was standing next to him, breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing his mother smiling at him, he lowered his head in embarrassment.

"Itachi, come and hug your little brother!"

Fugaku Uchiha wanted to say something after hearing his wife's words, but Mikoto Uchiha saw her son's expectation and added softly, "Be careful, it's okay. Itachi is our genius."

Uchiha Itachi carefully took Sasuke into his arms, and to his surprise, the little guy suddenly smiled the moment his older brother held him.

The innocent smile touched Itachi Uchiha, and the pain from a month of killing was washed away by his younger brother's smile: "Sasuke, I will protect you!"

At noon, the Uchiha clan chief gave small gifts to everyone in the medical team, and everyone was very happy to receive them.

Back in her office, Shizune continued her gossip. Snake Ci, who had just been transferred from the Anbu to the medical department, seized the opportunity to remark, "Boys tend to resemble their mothers more. Chief Fugaku's children will all grow up to be handsome!"

The girls immediately agreed, saying that Uchiha Mikoto was very beautiful and that the two children would definitely be good too.

For some unknown reason, Shizune blushed slightly and looked at Furukawa Osamu beside her, asking in a low voice, "Osamu, do you think boys or girls are better?"

"Kids are all pretty much the same, aren't they?"

Furukawa Osamu responded with a smile, and seeing Shizune's blank expression, he put another pork chop on the girl's plate: "Eat more, you need to supplement your protein intake while you're growing."

Shizune glanced instinctively at her flat chest, then suddenly remembered Tsunade-sensei, and immediately stammered, "I haven't developed yet, but I'll definitely have a perfect figure like Tsunade-sensei in the future!"

Late at night, in the Root laboratory, Orochimaru frowned as he looked at the latest "container" of the mercury-binding device. The Sharingan with its three tomoe seemed to be rejecting Hashirama's cells.

Even those with the bloodline of the Uchiha clan cannot be compatible with this primal power.

This is a valuable material that Orochimaru collected on the battlefield. A body with three-tomoe Sharingan is rare. It was only thanks to Fugaku Uchiha leading his clan in a desperate battle that he was able to find an opportunity.

Ye Cang turned pale upon seeing this scene. She had almost been devoured by the cells back then, and if it weren't for Furukawa Osamu reversing the mutation, she would have become a puppet by now.

"Record the data. It seems we still need a stronger Uchiha bloodline."

"This rejection reaction is so strong that even basic ninjutsu cannot be controlled, let alone perfectly accommodate my Sage Chakra."

After giving the order, Orochimaru turned and left. The experimental subject, who was in a state of being a living dead, had his shoulder half-corroded, and the woody skin made him feel anxious.

Arriving at another laboratory to look through the scrolls and wait for Osamu Furukawa's arrival, Orochimaru tried his best to calm himself down and concentrate, but to no avail.

Frowning, Orochimaru pulled out a scroll. After unsealing it and carefully reading it, his brow furrowed even deeper: "Killed a beloved person?"

"Can extreme pain generate more pupil power?"

"Is this why Madara Uchiha was able to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan back then?"

Orochimaru pondered to himself that the information obtained through the exchange could not be completely trusted, but this method of cultivating the Mangekyou Sharingan was worth a try.

Orochimaru retrieved the information he had gathered from another pile of scrolls in the lab. Looking at the investigation into Uchiha Shisui, he finally narrowed it down to a few individuals: "I hope you disappoint me again this time."

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