In early July, Konoha's medical department released more good news: the new, highly effective cold medicine had entered the final stage of testing.
The villagers and ninjas who volunteered to participate in the first few rounds of drug trials raved about this miracle drug. Before the new drug even entered the market, businessmen had already come to the village to discuss becoming its distributors.
Rin Nohara only participated in part of the work, but when the project was settled, she still received the reward for B-Rank Mission.
She wanted to refuse, but Shu Furukawa was busy most of the time and always practicing when he was resting, so she could only tell Shizune about her troubles.
"Lin, just accept it. There's no need to dwell on this."
"It's been a long time since I've worked with Xiu. Apart from routine meetings at the hospital, he spends most of his time with the professor."
"Damn it, I shouldn't have run away back then, otherwise I could be living with the person I love now, just like you!"
In the end, Shizune yelled in frustration in the office. Fortunately, no one was around after work, except for Rin Nohara, who saw the girl's conflicted expression.
"It's not as good as you imagined."
" Kakashi takes such good care of me, he doesn't let me do anything, he even takes care of the cooking."
"It's a bit troubling to say, I've tried many times, but none of my dishes taste as good as his."
"I feel like I'm not even a good enough housewife, and I can't figure out how to take care of him."
Rin Nohara tilted her head, reminiscing and complaining at the same time. Suddenly, a strong sense of "resentment" welled up in her voice as she finished speaking. Seeing Shizune staring intently at her, she was startled and took a step back. "What's wrong? Shizune, you look a little scary..."
Shizune hugged Rin Nohara tightly, burying her face in her chest and squirming wildly, muttering, "Damn it, damn it! You're so lucky!"
Rin Nohara laughed, her face slightly flushed. She truly loved her current life, and as for what had happened in the past, she no longer dwelled on it.
Despite a feeling that she had forgotten something important, Rin Nohara immediately put it out of her mind when she remembered that Kakashi would be home early tonight. "I'll make miso-braised eggplant tonight! This time it has to be a success!"
At Training Ground 44, Kakashi noticed the changing light, immediately sheathed his short sword, blocked Might Guy's sneak attack, and decisively created distance.
"Alright, Kai, that's enough for today. I promised Lin I'd go home early."
Might Guy yelled in frustration, slung the nunchucks around his neck, and looked at Kakashi with disappointment, complaining, " Kakashi, it's been so long since we've had a night battle!"
"You're coming home earlier and earlier, if this keeps up, your 'youth' will disappear!"
Kakashi's eye twitched; he felt this guy had said something ambiguous, but thinking about his routine mission life, a satisfied smile returned to his face, "For night battles, you can go find Shu; your Chakra has increased a lot."
"In this respect, although I have made progress, you have still surpassed me."
"To be honest, I only have slightly better control than you, but after opening the sixth gate, against you, I can only rely on Shadow Clone to buy time."
"Kai, you're already an amazing ninja!"
Might Guy was initially delighted to have gained his opponent's approval, but seeing Kakashi turn to leave, he immediately chased after him and grabbed him. " Kakashi, one more time! Just one time, there's still plenty of time..."
"Next time, Kai! I have more important things to do than training. Being a ninja isn't everything. You should learn to relax too."
Kakashi ignored his friend's attempts to stop him and continued walking quickly. A frustrated Might Guy could only hug Kakashi and cry out in anguish, "Only you can satisfy my youthful passion for competition!" Xiu has reached another level; I need to open the Sixth Gate to keep up with his revitalized speed.
" Kakashi, you can't do this! Youth doesn't need romance..."
Might Duy noticed his son harassing Kakashi and immediately rushed forward to stop him. " Leaf Great Whirlwind!"
Kakashi saw his friend get kicked and bleed from the nose, his lips twitched twice, and he bowed his head to express his gratitude. "Uncle Dai, thank you so much!"
"Go back, Kakashi. Protecting the people you cherish is the most important thing!"
Might Duy a thumbs-up, revealing a set of white teeth. Kakashi was startled and sped away, while Might Guy lay on the ground, muttering dejectedly, "Youth shouldn't be like this..."
Hearing his friend's painful cries behind him, Kakashi shook his head helplessly. Returning to the Apartment door, he thought of Obito again, the same Obito who had once pestered him to train. " Obito, I really want to train with you again..."
Rin Nohara opened the door and saw Kakashi. A bright smile spread across her face as she cheerfully exclaimed, "Welcome back, Kakashi!"
Obito Uchiha, who was staying in Amegakure, had no interest in the lives of the Konoha Ninja.
After his body was modified, he could maintain his life even without eating.
Every night, he would gaze at the moon from the metal tower. Obito always felt that Rin Nohara was by his side, and memories of the past would involuntarily resurface in his mind. "Rin, wait for me..."
A White Zetsu suddenly appeared beside him, reporting in his usual playful tone, " Lord Madara, Danzo has sent word that he seems interested in cooperating with us to obtain the Three-Tomoe Sharingan."
"It seems there's been another change within the Uchiha Clan; the Fourth Hokage has allowed them to move to the central business district."
Black Zetsu, who appeared on the other side, was as cautious as ever, quickly reminding them in a hoarse voice. "Be careful of Danzo. He may be trying to use us to achieve some unknown goal."
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"To acquire the Three-Tomoe Sharingan, there's absolutely no need to cooperate with the other party."
"Once you've identified your targets, just find an opportunity to snag a few pairs."
A cold glint flashed in Obito's crimson eyes. Ignoring Black Zetsu's warning, he casually replied, " The Sharingan isn't the main objective. I need to gain Nagato's trust before launching my attack on Konoha."
"You seem to have forgotten the pre-arranged plan. If we let Konoha continue to develop unchecked, how will we seize the Nine-Tails?"
"Stop questioning my decision. Since Nagato wants the Konoha Ninja to suffer, as a god," I must grant his wish!
As soon as he finished speaking, Obito vanished without a trace in the vortex.
He became increasingly obsessed with this power, and no one could restrain him.
Black Zetsu and White Zetsu looked at each other in bewilderment. Lord Madara's plan was to find an opportunity to kill Shu Furukawa, who inherited Tobirama Senju's will, but Obito deliberately avoided it.
Recalling Obito's past experiences, Black Zetsu believed this was a manifestation of the remaining kindness within Obito: "Don't tell him anything about Rin Nohara's resurrection."
"Let him experience despair once more; those Mangekyō Sharingan need more pain to cultivate their ocular power!"
White Zetsu chuckled and agreed. They also enjoyed watching the spectacle. Lord Madara had told them about the Uchiha Clan's acquisition of power, explaining that their choice was made to make their successors stronger.
Late at night, on a broad branch in the Shikkotsu Forest, Shu Furukawa sat quietly cross-legged under the starlight.
After more than half a year, and further catalyzed by the remaining golem energy, Indra's Chakra finally completed the transformation of the brain.
Shu Furukawa could sense that the Indra's Chakra forming in his brain was acting on his eyes. Tonight's evolution seemed to be coming to an end, and the burning sensation was getting stronger and stronger.
"Lord Xiu, do you need me to resonate with and manipulate this Chakra together?"
The Katsuyu perched softly on his shoulder and asked. A smile appeared on Shu Furukawa's face. He let out a long breath and replied softly, "It's finished, Katsuyu. It went even more smoothly than expected, thanks to your help."
Unlike usual, Shu Furukawa's eyes were crimson as he opened them, and the three Tomoe slowly rotated under the influence of Chakra.
The ability to " Collection " transformed Indra's visual experience into a physical instinct. Shu Furukawa used his Sharingan to complete Yin Release, and purple Chakra skeletons appeared in his hands.
"So this is the Yin Release shaping technique?"
"Without such special eye organs, ordinary ninjas simply cannot use this power."
After sighing, Shu Furukawa dispersed his condensed bones, and his eyes began to continuously absorb the Senjutsu Chakra from the Strength of a Hundred Seal. The unknown changes forced him to suppress his desire to explore.
"Lord Xiu's eyes have become even more beautiful!"
The Katsuyu wriggled up to its neck, and after careful observation, praised it happily in a soft, sweet voice. Shu Furukawa, however, paid no attention to the change in its eyes. After carefully sensing it, he said with considerable delight, " Indra's Chakra has stabilized; the brain modification is complete."
"After that, we can focus on using Ashura Chakra to modify our bodies. Once things stabilize, fusing the two powers should only be a matter of time."
The Katsuyu transformed into liquid to complete the resonance. After carefully sensing it, it reappeared on the shoulder. "Congratulations, Master Xiu, on completing your awakening. Using Indra's Chakra to transform your eye power, there should be no one in the Shinobi World who can compare to Master Xiu."
After completing his cultivation of Senjutsu, Shu Furukawa put the intensity of his training out of his mind. He understood his own power, and upon hearing the praise, he merely smiled faintly, "It should be said that I've taken another step closer to immortality."
"According to what people in my hometown say, this should be considered a 'fake elixir' or a 'half-step Golden Core Great Perfection'..."
Although the Katsuyu didn't understand the meaning of the second half of the sentence, it also happily wiggled its antennae when it heard Shu Furukawa's laughter!
"Lord Xiu will be able to spend more time with me now!"