The "Immortal" Organization is Formed

In the pitch-black night sky, the moon hung high like a silver platter, casting a sparse, water-like moonlight.

Feng Yao stood on the lush green grass, having just finished burying the corpses that had littered the ground. At the same time, he was contemplating the future development and planning of his organization.

A typical organization would be divided into several departments: reconnaissance, assault, medical, logistics, and defense. As for his side, including himself, there were only four people, and the Katsuyu Sage could not arrive yet.

Completing this mission felt like a task with no end in sight. Thinking of this, Feng Yao sighed, his footsteps never stopping as he returned to the wooden cabin to continue his chakra cultivation and training.

Now, the time it took him to condense Sage Mode had been reduced to about six minutes, but in actual combat, that was still too long. He had to shorten the activation time further.

By the next night, Zabuza returned to the base, carrying Gato's head and a large bag full of money.

His body was covered in several thin, deep wounds; he must have gone through a bitter struggle.

He placed Gato and the money bag in front of Feng Yao.

"It is all resolved, Leader. Gato had about fifty million ryo in cash; the rest consists of shops and real estate."

Zabuza stood in place, panting heavily, speaking with a hint of excitement.

Money—no one ever complained about having too much. Zabuza had agreed to kill for Gato in the first place just to secure enough funds to recruit troops and launch a comeback against Kirigakure.

And now, the man before him could help him realize his wish.

Feng Yao's expression was calm, his deep blue pupils flickering with a cold, sharp light.

"Good. This is merely the initial startup capital for the organization. There will be much more in the future. Let us begin formulating the next step of our plan."

Zabuza clenched his fists. Fifty million ryo, and the leader did not even seem to care. He feared he could never possess such magnanimity himself.

Although Feng Yao appeared calm on the surface, his heart was blooming with joy.

Filled with a sense of superiority and pride, he even lamented to the system: "Think back to when it took me twelve years to save up twelve hundred ryo. Now, it has increased fifty thousand times over, and I have two capable subordinates. This is what you call a life!"

"Host is truly too naive. Fifty million cannot accomplish much. Establishing an intelligence network, the location of the organization, the consumption of various ninja tools, and you cannot let your subordinates work for free, can you? Or do you intend to be a heartless boss? These are all expenses."

Seeing Feng Yao getting a bit carried away, the system poured a bucket of cold water without hesitation.

Hearing this, Feng Yao gave a sheepish smile and quickly adjusted his mindset. He called Zabuza and Haku to stand before him.

"Our scale is still small, so what we need to do is recruit personnel. Haku, I want you and Zabuza to head into the Five Great Nations to find rogue ninjas or exiled ninjas with strength up to the level of a Jonin. At the same time, find a place suitable for the organization to settle. You may take one-fifth of this money."

Hearing Feng Yao's order, Zabuza was slightly surprised. He had originally thought the organization he joined was already taking shape, but hearing this, it sounded like it hadn't even started yet.

He asked cautiously: "Leader, I do not know the name of our organization, nor how many people we currently have."

Feng Yao coughed lightly, patted the non-existent dust off his clothes, and walked outside.

"The name of the organization is currently pending. As for the number of people, we already have as many as three. By the way, you two can also think about what kind of name would be good for our organization."

Zabuza felt a bit ashamed; it turned out his leader had been a commander of nothing until now. Even Haku could not help but let out a soft laugh.

This made even Feng Yao's thick skin feel a bit uncomfortable. How could he let his subordinates view him like this? So, he turned around and said with a serious expression:

"What we are building is the strongest organization in history. Among the people I have met, few are qualified to accept my invitation, and you two have only just barely reached that standard. There is a saying: 'Better to have nothing than to settle for less.' I hope you can maintain this mindset in the future."

Zabuza's thoughts churned violently upon hearing this. Indeed, better to have nothing than to settle for less. If his subordinates back then had all been like Haku, would his coup have failed?

"I have been taught, Leader." Zabuza bowed deeply.

At this moment, Haku, who was standing to the side, suggested:

"Since the organization we are building is the strongest in history, why not call it the 'Strongest Organization in History'?"

Seeing Haku, who did not seem to be joking, cold sweat broke out on Feng Yao's forehead.

What kind of ridiculous name was that? Could he imagine himself going out to fight someone in the future, only for the opponent to say, "Oh, so you are Feng Yao of the Strongest Organization in History?" He would want to bash his head against a wall just hearing that.

Fortunately, Zabuza was still reliable and immediately scolded Haku.

"Hmph, that name is far too childish. In my opinion, we should call it the 'Strong Group'—a single word, simple and clear."

Looking at the slightly proud Zabuza, Feng Yao rubbed his temples. He finally understood where Haku's naming talent came from. He said with some exhaustion:

"You two had better stop suggesting names. I have thought about it; let the organization be called 'Immortal'."

The first thing he mastered after obtaining the system was Sage Arts, and Sages were considered the strongest existences in this world. Using the character "Immortal" for the organization was perfectly fitting.

Zabuza and Haku looked at each other and both felt the name was good. Thus, on this summer night, the "Immortal" organization, which would later make the Five Great Nations tremble, was established in this tiny wooden cabin.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was mid-March. During this period, Feng Yao compressed the charging time for his Sage Mode to three minutes, while also accompanying Zabuza to complete many assassination missions.

Today's mission was within the borders of the Land of Fire. The target was an A-rank bounty mission: Hashiba Hideyoshi. He carried a katana on his back and was a man who appeared to have somewhat dark skin. He looked to be in his twenties, wore a headband from the Land of Lightning, and was a rogue ninja.

Waiting until he reached a desolate area, Zabuza prepared to strike.

The opponent seemed completely unaware. Zabuza did not hesitate, swinging the Kubikiribōchō directly toward the man's neck. The great blade carried a powerful gale as it struck with lightning speed. I've got him, Zabuza thought, but just as he did, the man suddenly vanished from before his eyes.

"Above you," Feng Yao, who was watching from the side, suddenly warned as he saw Zabuza looking stunned.

Looking up, he saw the man had already leaped into the air and was diving toward Zabuza without even forming hand seals.

At the same time, he whispered: "Lightning Speed Sharp Kill."

Blue chakra appeared, wrapping around his hands, and his fingernails turned a dark purple. They looked incredibly sharp, capable of slicing through flesh with ease. Although Zabuza blocked the first strike, his arm was still easily slashed open by the fingernails of the other hand.

Nintaijutsu? Feng Yao observed the opponent's methods; it was a technique that bypassed hand seals to generate chakra directly, activating the body to enhance both attack power and speed.

It was no surprise that someone from Kumogakure would possess such skills, and initially, Zabuza's attacks had been effective enough while relying on the Hidden Mist Technique.

However, as time wore on, Zabuza's speed and strength began to wane. Hideyoshi not only wielded his Nintaijutsu with masterful proficiency but also coated his hands in deadly poison, causing Zabuza to gradually lose the upper hand.

Seizing the opportunity, Hideyoshi suddenly lunged with a claw, forcing Zabuza to retreat.

He quickly formed hand seals and let out a low shout: "Storm Release: Phantom Radiance." Several lightning orbs the size of human heads suddenly appeared, emitting a blinding light that obscured all vision.

Zabuza backhanded the Kubikiribōchō into the ground and formed his own hand seals.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique."

The nearby pond suddenly churned violently, and a water dragon over two meters long roared as it charged toward his opponent.

The violent explosions and flashes left ears ringing and made it nearly impossible to keep one's eyes open.

The opponent's ninjutsu not only obscured vision but also detonated. As his sight gradually cleared, Zabuza saw his clothes were shredded and electricity was coursing through his body. It was clear he had been bested.

"That's enough, Zabuza. It's rare to encounter someone this interesting; let me handle this."

Seeing that Feng Yao was willing to step in, Zabuza did not insist. He let out a cold snort toward Hideyoshi and stepped back.

"Not bad Nintaijutsu, and to think you possess the Kekkei Genkai of Storm Release. Serve me; I sincerely invite you to join my organization."

Judging by the Nintaijutsu he had just displayed, this person's strength was definitely at the Jōnin level, and he had clearly been holding back, not yet using his full power.

He was currently in need of such powerful combatants, not only to build up Immortal but also because the time remaining for his mission to take revenge on Konoha was running short; he had to act as quickly as possible.

Hideyoshi looked at Feng Yao with a hint of disdain, scoffing at his words.

He couldn't see anything special about the masked brat standing before him. He scratched his hair.

"And what if I refuse your offer?"

Feng Yao did not rush to answer; instead, he slowly removed his mask. The opponent was momentarily startled upon seeing Feng Yao's face, but good looks alone were not enough to convince him to join any organization.

"Then I shall offer you a condition you cannot refuse."

Hearing this, Hideyoshi seemed to freeze for a moment before laughing. "Interesting. It's been a long time since I've met someone like you. What is the name of your organization?"

Feng Yao put his mask back on, turned around, and began walking in the direction of Konoha, uttering a single word.

"Immortal."