The weakness of the body came from a decline in life force, but Nagato could constantly convert more life force.
In other words, he would never grow old.
The only pity was that he couldn't use this ability on anyone else. Immortality was wonderful, but what would be the point if, years from now, he was the only person left in the world?
"Let's talk about that later. Immortality isn't necessarily a good thing."
Yahiko pursed his lips. Being alive was great. There were still so many new and fascinating things in the world he hadn't seen.
The future would surely be even better, and Yahiko really wanted to see it for himself.
Nagato, however, wasn't particularly interested. Their thoughts and values were simply different.
Still, Yahiko could try to understand Nagato's point of view. That was what friends did.
"Come on, let's go back and tell our master. I bet the old man will be surprised too."
Nagato nodded, and the four of them returned to the Kumonaka Clan.
"Well? What reward did you get?"
Konan happily ran over to Torifu. "Master, Nagato got an amazing ability!"
She then told Torifu all about the Power of Conversion Nagato had obtained.
Torifu thought it over for a moment, then nodded. "It really is an excellent ability, and it suits you perfectly, Nagato. You'll have all the time you need to fulfill your dream."
In Torifu's eyes, this was essentially a weakened version of the Wither and Flourish Power. It could only increase its user's life force, not grant life force to anyone else.
Even so, it was still an excellent ability. The Trial Tower's treasury truly held countless powers. There was more than one treasure capable of defying fate like this.
So far, Torifu had seen three rewards that could