Clues to the Longevity Ninjutsu

"So that was it. Tobirama had become Hokage and cleared the Sarutobi Clan and Shimura Clan of their charges."

Beneath the Akatsuki organization's base, Shin listened to the report from the ninja before him. Standing before him was a ninja wearing a cat-faced mask, a former Anbu squad captain and an Elite Jonin of the Uchiha Clan.

"And how is the Uchiha Clan reacting now? Forget it, they have nothing to do with us anymore." Shin casually asked, then gave up after thinking it over. He waved his hand. "Go back for now. Keep monitoring Konoha's situation."

"Yes."

Watching the ninja leave, Shin clasped his hands together and sank into thought. Senju Tobirama had become Hokage, but the timing was completely different from the original story. He had no idea how things would develop from here, or whether they would unfold as they had in the original.

Besides, now was not the time to focus on Konoha. Konoha had been founded early, and it was still at its peak. Shin himself, including his body, remained in excellent condition—but as time passed, even he would grow old. That was the most pressing matter now.

With those thoughts in mind, Shin turned to look at the plant on the table. It was a small flowerpot containing a tiny evergreen tree, only about the size of two palms.

Uzumaki Mito had personally planted it for him. She had said that this kind of tree was a sacred tree in the Land of Whirlpools, capable of granting people long lives.

As Shin watched, his eyes suddenly changed. White rings appeared in his pupils as the Rinnegan opened in an instant.

In truth, every time he activated the Rinnegan, Shin could sense the minute flow of chakra. He even understood every nature transformation with perfect