Immortality begins with the ninjas of Konoha

Under the protection of the Konoha ninja, Furukawa Osamu clasped his hands together, and the rain around his body swirled wildly, expanding outward from him until it formed a thick wall of water.

"boom!"

The clash of ninjutsu produced a deafening roar, and in an instant, rocks and water rained down from the sky. Screams and roars rang out again as both sides began to unleash their ninjutsu, attacking the ninjas in front of them indiscriminately.

Rocks, fireballs, and water bullets flew everywhere, and some of the dead ninjas didn't even know who had killed them.

"Spiritual communication!"

Orochimaru, clad in Konoha's white armor, suddenly summoned a giant purple snake in the center of the battlefield. After Manda appeared, his vertical pupils revealed a cruel look, and he charged at full speed towards the direction of the Iwagakure ninja, Huang Tu!

"It tastes like blood! I'm going to eat you all!"

"Ugh!"

Its enormous size made the power of Manda's charge comparable to Earth Release ninjutsu, and the ninjas who couldn't dodge it all screamed in agony.

Huang Tu turned pale upon seeing the attacking snake and hurriedly shouted a warning to his companions:

Get out of the way!

The earth rumbled and roared. The attack of the giant snake was extremely powerful. Some ninjas had been turned into bloody pulp, and the rain washed away the blood, which covered the ground.

The Iwagakure ninja finally couldn't hold on any longer. They didn't see the Sunagakure ninjas, and their plan completely failed.

"Sizzle!"

A sharp cry suddenly rang out in the heavy rain. Seizing the opportunity, Furukawa Osamu activated his body, his chakra erupted once more, and Chidori attached itself to the short sword, crackling with electricity bursting from the blue blade.

Furukawa leaned forward, sending pebbles flying beneath his feet, transforming himself into a "sharp sword" as he accelerated his sprint.

"what!"

The Iwagakure ninjas who were trying to dodge the giant snake's attack were cut in half before they could defend themselves. Terrified screams rose and fell, and in the blink of an eye, more than a dozen people collapsed on the muddy ground.

"Follow Master Xiu!"

The morale of the Konoha ninja soared. Huang Tu cursed under his breath, his right hand transforming into a hard rock fist as he charged straight at Furukawa Osamu with all his might.

Mansakura's tail suddenly emerged from the ground, and Huang Tu hurriedly dodged. When he tried to chase after Furukawa Osamu again, he found that the other party had already created distance and continued to "dance".

Furukawa Osamu exhausted the lightning-attribute chakra he had refined in one go, which slowed him down, but it did not affect his efficient killing.

The Iwagakure ninja who got close stiffened at the slightest touch, and the speed and force of Furukawa Osamu's sword swing were completely disproportionate to his size.

The Iwagakure ninjas were bleeding after only three rounds of fighting; their siege was completely ineffective, and they were defeated one by one by Furukawa Osamu.

Seeing their comrades "splashing blood," some of the Iwagakure ninja launched another indiscriminate attack, and the ground in the heavy rain suddenly cracked.

"Earth Release: Earth Splitting Palm!"

Having sensed the ninjutsu early on, Furukawa Osamu quickly moved to a different position, causing the Iwagakure and Konoha ninjas affected by the ninjutsu to cry out in alarm.

A new round of indiscriminate ninjutsu clashes has begun, and no one is backing down; the frenzied slaughter continues in the pouring rain.

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As evening fell, the heavy rain turned into a drizzle, and a strong stench of blood emanated from the Konoha camp.

Osamu Furukawa helped dispose of the body. Although the weather was getting colder, the body still needed to be cremated in time to avoid any accidents.

"Shu is as merciful as ever. This was a Pyrrhic victory. No wonder Iwagakure was able to suppress the village in the Land of Grass."

Fugaku Uchiha's face was pale, and most of his armor was torn. Seeing the clan leader's disheveled appearance, Osamu Furukawa continued the conversation:

"Several Uchiha clan ninjas must have been killed as well? Indiscriminate attacks are truly terrifying."

"It is an honor for the Uchiha clan to make the necessary sacrifices for the future of the village!"

Chapter 59 The Uchiha's Ambition (Please continue reading)

Fugaku Uchiha fought very hard in the two battles in the Land of Rain, and as the clan leader, he insisted on fighting on the front line.

After the war, Fugaku Uchiha did not forget to care about his fellow villagers. He accompanied Osamu Furukawa on a patrol of the camp and even brought some better food to the wounded.

The wounded were being fed better than the Uchiha clan members. Uchiha Inaho didn't say anything about it, but she was secretly annoyed.

As the clan leader's confidant, Uchiha Yatsuho naturally noticed the slight dissatisfaction among his clansmen. After dinner, he immediately summoned several young men and solemnly instructed them:

"Don't bring your guard habits here."

"This war will make the Uchiha clan great again!"

A young man with his left arm in a sling grimaced as he heard his senior's advice and muttered complaints about his past experiences:

“The reward the village gave us last time was a bit perfunctory; everyone is still working in the guard team.”

“No other department invited us, and as for the funding, that’s something the village should do anyway.”

"madness!"

The Eighth Hokage cursed under his breath. He hadn't expected his clansmen to be so concerned about such "petty gains." He glared at them and whispered a reminder:

"Do you still want to hold important positions under the Third Hokage?"

"The Roots even want to infiltrate the clan to monitor us!"

"Everything will change after the war ends, and a new Hokage will inevitably lead the village."

Although Uchiha Inaho knew this information, he still didn't understand why the clan leader was being so obsequious. He muttered to himself, head bowed:

"Clan leader, is there any need to do this? Lady Tsunade is the Hokage; with her magnanimity, she shouldn't make things difficult for us."

Uchiha Yatsuho gave a wink to his two trusted men at the entrance of the camp, then lowered his voice and whispered a reminder:

"The new Hokage is important, but even more important is the medicinal herbs she possesses!"

"We have tested a new drug that has recently emerged. It can activate brain cells, thereby generating a different kind of chakra that strengthens the transmission of nerve signals."

The young people looked at each other, muttering something under their breath.

Unexpectedly, his clansmen were so stupid that the Eighth Hokage had no choice but to speak frankly and say directly:

Sharingan!

Upon hearing "Sharingan," the group's eyes widened in unison. Uchiha Inahi instantly connected it to the effects of the drug and, barely managing to control her excitement, replied:

"Can it increase the chances of opening one's eyes?"

Uchiha Hachimoku smiled and nodded, confirming the news. The young man's breathing became somewhat heavy. This was extremely important; awakening the Sharingan was incredibly difficult, and now there was a drug that could assist in it!

"But doesn't the new drug have side effects? It's said to cause mental confusion!"

A long-faced Uchiha youth whispered a reminder, but the others around him all seemed unconcerned. Uchiha Yatsuho even forced a smile and replied:

"To gain power, one must always pay a price!"

"A ninja with unwavering will will not be affected. Are you questioning the bloodline within you?"

"Moreover, the medicine is still being optimized, and the clan will also allocate some resources for its development. Once we can awaken our Sharingan like the Hyuga clan, becoming Hokage will only be a matter of time!"

A fanatical look appeared in Uchiha Inahime's eyes. He was filled with excitement at the thought of the day when all his clansmen would awaken their Sharingan.

The group discussed excitedly in hushed tones, and finally, Uchiha Yatsuho crossed his arms and sighed:

"The Uchiha will surely rise to power this time!"

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The Konoha ninja split into two groups in the Land of Rain: Orochimaru led a team to launch a blitzkrieg against the Iwagakure ninja, while the other major ninja clans cooperated to encircle and annihilate the Sunagakure.

In mid-November, both sides achieved significant results, successfully completing the strategic objectives set by the top leadership before the weather turned cold.

Orochimaru's direct deployment to the Land of Rain, pushing the battle lines forward, drew strong criticism from the Rain Village ninja, but Hanzo remained silent.

The news that Iwagakure Jonin, Koto, was seriously injured and escaped back to the village with only a dozen or so people caused a huge uproar. Furukawa Osamu's efficient killing spree also attracted the attention of Iwagakure.

Furukawa Osamu was unaware that he had a bounty on his head in the black market. For the past two weeks, he had been having nightmares every day, but his [gathering] results were quite impressive.

In a dry room at the camp, Orochimaru looked at the pale-faced Furukawa Osamu and praised him:

"Your progress is astonishing; your mastery of escape techniques is becoming increasingly proficient!"

"There's nothing more to teach in swordsmanship; killing is the best form of training, and you've done that very well."

Furukawa bowed to express his gratitude, this time sincerely. Orochimaru's teachings, which combined elements of killing, were absolutely top-notch.

"Orochimaru-sensei, is there any new progress in the experiment?"

“Severing some of the meridians can theoretically delay the release of the strange vitality from cells.”

Orochimaru nodded, recalling the recent experimental results, and summarized in a hoarse voice:

"Thanks to your medical ninjutsu, we have made great progress in transplantation, but the best way to control this power is still to start with the soul."

"It's a pity that cultivating Sage Mode is too difficult. If I had Sage Chakra, perhaps I could solve my current predicament."

Furukawa Osamu sighed and nodded in agreement. Orochimaru had no doubts either; cultivating Sage Mode was indeed extremely difficult, and he had only just begun to grasp the basics.

"Tsunade seems to have gotten herself into big trouble this time. Unlike the Akimichi clan's secret medicine, her new medicine can be used by anyone."

"This kind of external force can be addictive, and even a false 'power' can be used."

"Tsunade and Jiraiya are still a bit naive. At this time, the village won't care about the side effects. What Sarutobi-sensei is worried about is the production rate."

Orochimaru routinely mocked his "old and frail" teacher. Furukawa Osamu, already aware of the herbs' influence, changed the subject and asked:

"Teacher, does your physical modification also involve Yang Release?"

Orochimaru liked Furukawa Osamu's curious nature about all ninjutsu, and after a low chuckle, he simply replied:

"Shu, if you want to understand my ninjutsu, you still have a lot to learn!"

"Time is the greatest enemy of geniuses like us..."

Furukawa Osamu looked at Orochimaru, who had activated his "talk-no-jutsu" mode, with a sense of helplessness. Clearly, the other party would not easily hand over his most treasured ninjutsu to him.

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Kakashi, who was recuperating at the camp, recently noticed a strange phenomenon: the Uchiha clan ninjas were in high spirits and greeted every wounded soldier with a smile.

Might Guy, oblivious to anything amiss, didn't notice anything wrong, but Kakashi firmly believed there was a problem and made a note of it.

Late at night, a young nurse took the scroll from Kakashi and then solemnly relayed the message:

"Lord Danzo is very satisfied with your performance on the battlefield."

Kakashi nodded to acknowledge, watching the departing figure, his impression of Root ninjas was further refreshed. Thinking of Danzo shrouded in darkness, he silently thought to himself:

"My father will not abandon me; I will find out the truth."

Chapter 60 The "Boundaries" That Led Behind (Part 1)

In early December of Konoha Year 47, the weather grew colder and colder, and the fighting on the front lines gradually decreased.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was quite satisfied with the current situation. Although Orochimaru was a bit aggressive, breaking the alliance in one battle truly relieved the people of Konoha.

With Iwagakure under continuous attacks from Kumogakure, the pressure on the front lines of the Land of Grass has been greatly reduced.

During the routine meeting, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado unusually praised Orochimaru, and when discussing the movements of Amegakure, they proactively inquired of Danzo:

"We've received information that there seems to be a very popular new organization in the Land of Rain?"

"The other side seems to want to engage in peace negotiations. Danzo, do you have detailed information about this organization?"

Mitokado Homura looked at Danzo, who calmly nodded and responded with narrowed eyes:

"It's just a small organization that only fantasizes and deceives young people. They did approach Orochimaru, but their ideas were too naive."

"Don't pay attention to them, this organization's influence isn't enough! If they're still around in a few years, maybe we can make use of them."

"If Amegakure wants to preserve its strength, we must shatter Hanzo's delusions."

Koharu Utatane stopped asking questions after hearing about the small organization. She knew that Danzo would not allow Amegakure to develop, as Root had already infiltrated the Land of Rain.

"Hiruzen, should we increase the number of spots for next year's Chunin Exams?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent again. He knew perfectly well that the current war was just an "appetizer" and that the Sand Village would not give up unless he handed the commission over to them.

After exhaling smoke for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke in a low voice:

"Let Asma and his children prepare themselves!"

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