Naruto entry

Page 374

The tiny slug raised its head, its antennae swaying gently in the air. Its body was a mix of blue and white, as if blue stripes were draped over its white body.

"Please take us to see the Slug Immortal."

Tsunade said respectfully.

The little slug softly said "okay" and swam into the swamp.

At the same time, the earth shook violently, and a huge slug raised its head and pulled half of its body out of the swamp.

"Please stand on me, and I will lead you there."

A gentle voice, just like before, rang out, as if the speaker were not a slug, but a gentle woman.

Tsunade and Kiyoshi jumped onto the slug.

The slug continued to wriggle its body and slowly move forward.

Although it was described as slow, given her enormous size, each movement covered a considerable distance.

Within minutes, the two arrived at a classical building.

Just like the palaces where the Great Toad Immortal and the White Snake Immortal reside, this place is equally enormous and spacious.

"Tsunade, you've arrived."

In the dimly lit hall, an enormous head peeked out.

Kiyoshi looked down along her head, but found that there was no end in sight.

Just a few dozen meters away, there was the ground.

Since Kiyoshi lacked the ability to see through things, he naturally couldn't know what lay beneath the earth.

At most, one can sense things using chakra.

However, using chakra to sense the Slug Sage in such a situation is a very disrespectful act.

“Tsunade, your new disciple… is even more special than Hashirama, whom I met back then.”

A hint of reminiscence emanated from the slug fairy's voice.

"Hashirama?"

Kiyoshi secretly said.

It seems that Hashirama Senju's "Sage Mode" is indeed related to Shikkotsu Forest.

This is normal; the official guidebooks always say that the three holy lands are the secret realms of the three "immortals".

How does one become known as an "immortal"?

In the ninja world, only those who successfully master "Sage Techniques" can be called "Sages".

Itachi also said that Shikkotsu Forest, Ryuchi Cave, and Mt. Myoboku are three equally important sacred sites for the inheritance of the lineage.

This inheritance naturally refers to the inheritance of "immortal arts".

"More special than my grandfather?"

Tsunade was stunned.

Isn't the Slug Sage a little too optimistic about Kiyoshi?

Even though she knew that Kiyoshi was an absolute genius, her grandfather was universally recognized as the god of ninjas.

Tsunade rarely saw Hashirama fight; he died when she was young.

But from childhood to adulthood, what she heard most were her grandfather's various mythical deeds.

Is Kiyoshi even more special than the God of Ninjas?

"That's right. Since you haven't learned any 'immortal arts,' it's difficult for you to discover your disciple's special abilities."

The slug immortal shook his head, and immediately the earth shook.

From her perspective, these normally violent natural energies seemed to have changed their nature, becoming gentle around Kiyoshi.

For someone like this to learn "immortal arts" is like being fed by the heavens.

"You... have already mastered Ryuchi Cave's 'Sage Mode'?"

Suddenly, the slug immortal spoke up and asked a question.

"Yes, I visited the White Snake Sage at Ryuchi Cave and passed her test."

Qingsi nodded.

He didn't know whether Tsunade had told the Slug Sage, or whether the Slug Sage had observed it now.

Kiyoshi had a feeling that this was something the Slug Immortal had just discovered.

However, Kiyoshi wasn't worried about anything.

He feels a chilling sensation on his skin whenever there is any danger, urging him to be vigilant.

The Slug Immortal's personality was arguably better than that of an ordinary person, and he had none of the airs of someone who had lived for a thousand years.

Some of her clones would even call Tsunade "sama" instead.

The style is different from that of the sinister White Snake Immortal and the eccentric Toad Immortal.

"Since you have some basic knowledge, we can begin our training with 'slug sap's fluid'."

The little slugs next to the Slug Fairy carried a wooden bucket over with their bodies.

"This is similar to the 'toad oil' used on Mount Myōboku. When applied to the skin, it enters the body directly through the application site. Your situation is special, so you must be very careful with the dosage of 'slug fluid'."

The Slug Immortal gave instructions.

"Tsunade, you must keep an eye on Seiji. If things get bad, use the wooden stick next to the barrel to force out the natural energy inside Seiji's body, otherwise he might turn into bones."

"it is good."

Tsunade nodded solemnly. This was her disciple, and she couldn't just leave him unattended.

She had actually come here to try to cultivate "immortal mode," but unfortunately, she did not succeed in the end.

Training in "Sage Mode" requires a massive amount of chakra, and her chakra reserves were still somewhat lacking.

If one is not reminded during cultivation and is instead attacked by natural energy, one's flesh and blood will immediately melt away, leaving only a pile of white bones.

"This is 'slug sap's fluid'."

Looking at the viscous liquid inside, Kiyoshi had a feeling that it was secreted by a slug.

The wooden bucket was also equipped with a large spoon, and Kiyoshi scooped some out to take a look.

It seems that only Ryuchi Cave would use such a crazy method, directly injecting natural energy through the fangs of the White Snake Sage.

If you fail, you will be eaten by the White Snake Immortal on your way to turning into a snake.

If one's training in Shikkotsu Forest fails and no one corrects it, one will turn into bones.

Kiyoshi had some expectations about this.

Even on Mount Myōboku, those who fail in their training will be turned into toad statues.

During Naruto's training, without Fukasaku's help to unleash natural energy...

His first attempt at cultivation would fail, turning him into a toad statue.

"You should start now."

Tsunade picked up the wooden stick.

It's called a wooden stick, but it's more like a wooden board with a dark color.

Do I need to apply it all over my body?

Kiyoshi took off his shirt, revealing the outline of his well-defined muscles.

As he spoke, he began to unbuckle his belt.

"Of course not!"

Tsunade was startled and quickly grabbed Kiyoshi's belt.

"Whether it's on your hands or anywhere else, just use a small area first."

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief.

I almost saw something I shouldn't have.

"Yeah."

Kiyoshi pretended not to understand.

He then sat cross-legged on the ground and evenly applied the liquid from the wooden spoon to his chest.

A cool sensation began to spread from Kiyoshi's chest outwards.

He could feel the natural energy beginning to surge wildly into his body from his chest.

calm.

Kiyoshi secretly said.

He began to empty his mind, guiding this natural energy and his own spiritual and physical energy to achieve a 1:1:1 three-part balance, thereby refining the "Immortal Mode".

This is the same basic logic as that of Ryūchi-dō and Mōboku-san.

The reason for the differences is due to the environment and methods of cultivation, which in turn lead to different results.

Just like different fruits grown on the same land.

As Kiyoshi began refining "Sage Chakra," Tsunade observed him intently.

To prevent him from failing in his practice of "immortal arts" due to distraction.

She had to expel the natural energy before Qing Si turned into bones.

With her eyes completely focused, Tsunade inevitably saw the full extent of Kiyoshi's muscles.

His upper body alone showcases a perfect muscular aesthetic.

With her eyes completely focused, Tsunade inevitably got a clear look at Kiyoshi's muscles.

The muscle lines are distinct and powerful, neither exaggerated nor superfluous, with each muscle neatly arranged, as hard as if carved by a knife and axe.

Tsunade paused for a moment, her fingertips even tightening involuntarily.

As a medical ninja, she was used to seeing men's bodies and had come into contact with countless strong ninjas, but Kiyoshi gave her a completely different feeling.

This body is not merely strong, but a combination of ultimate coordination and power, like some kind of primal allure, subtly shaking the mind and soul.

"...Tsk, he's really grown up."

Tsunade gently looked away, only to find her ears burning slightly, but a faint, ambiguous smile crept onto her lips. "This guy... he's actually quite good at hiding his true feelings."

A complex feeling welled up inside her, a feeling she couldn't quite put her finger on—whether it was surprise, admiration, or a subtle wavering that only a woman could understand.

"Tsunade, Kiyoshi's first time practicing the 'Sage Art' of Shikkotsu Forest has been without incident so far; his comprehension is excellent."

The slug sage's voice snapped Tsunade out of her reverie.

"Yes."

Tsunade agreed.

She wondered to herself how she could have been distracted.

What if Kiyoshi just had an accident and couldn't release natural energy in time?

She shook her head repeatedly, focusing her gaze solely on the spot on Kiyoshi's chest where the liquid had been applied.

This is where natural energy flows in, and skeletalization will occur here; the skin here will tend to sink in.

Tsunade seized that moment and quickly struck Kiyoshi's chest with the wooden stick in her hand.

As time passed, the night in the Wet Bone Forest grew ever deeper.

His forehead gradually began to react.

A blue-purple diamond pattern is covered by a red dot.

There is a red ring around the red dot.

Kiyoshi's eyes gradually deepened, covered with red eyeshadow.