I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 429 Nara's Embrace of the Osmanthus Tree Aims at the Immortal!

When a surprise comes too suddenly, the human language system falls into a state of brief confusion.

At this time, Nara Rinka really liked a quote from Xun Ge'er.

"what?"

Nara Rinka must admit that he did have the idea of ​​asking the Living Slug Sage for the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Technique.

[Sage Mode - Mount Myōboku] Nara Rinka has successfully completed his training and even accumulated several [Sage Masks] in advance.

But I have to say...

Nara's laurels and [Sage Mode - Mount Myōboku] are indeed not a good match.

When he released and maintained [Sage Mode: Mount Myōboku], the abnormal state that appeared on the surface of his body was too obvious, even surpassing that of Jiraiya, the Sage Master!

Among the many known practitioners of Sage Mode from Mount Myōboku in the ninja world.

The compatibility between Nara Rinka and [Sage Mode - Mt. Myoboku] is probably the lowest!

Fortunately, Mount Myōboku is not the only place in the ninja world where one can train for Sage Mode.

Sage Mode in Ryūchi Cave...

We're not considering taking the laurel in Nara for now.

Sage Mode, exclusively for humans...

The exploration of Nara's laurel-viewing is still ongoing.

The only Sage Mode that can still be obtained by trying is from Shikkotsu Forest!

As a sacred place in the ninja world, comparable to Mount Myōboku.

The Living Slug Sage is also an existence of the same level as the Great Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku.

There should be a special "Sage Mode" in the Shikkotsu Forest!

However, what Nara Rangsuke never expected was...

Before he could even find an opportunity to subtly inquire with the Living Slug Sage about whether the [Sage Mode: Shikkotsu Forest] truly existed and whether it could be learned...

The other party then proactively offered to feed her!

She truly lives up to her reputation as a wealthy woman who shares the same lineage as Tsunade!

A truly celestial-level super-rich woman!

"Is it really possible?"

After a brief moment of astonishment, Nara Rinka immediately realized that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity could not be politely declined.

"When do you want to learn? I'm available anytime!"

Even if you don't have time, you have to make time for Nara Plover!

This is the Sage Mode of Shikkotsu Forest!

"I have plenty of time, Nara-sama."

The Living Slug Immortal's tone carried a faint smile.

"In my opinion, since Lord Nara not only practiced the Sage Arts of the Fire Temple, but also successfully mastered the Sage Arts of Mount Myōboku, it means that Lord Nara has a high degree of compatibility with natural energy."

"In that case, Lord Nara should have no problem learning the Sage Arts of Shikkotsu Forest."

"Live Slug, you can teach with confidence!"

Tsunade crossed her arms, delivering the assist.

"Nara's talents and abilities in other areas are secondary."

"In terms of ninjutsu training, among all the humans I've encountered, no one is more skilled than him!"

Is your next sentence...?

I, Tsunade, would like to acknowledge you as the strongest?

Nara Rinka glanced at Tsunade, a strange emotion suddenly rising within him, but he managed to suppress it in time.

Incidentally, he also gave Tsunade a look of approval.

Tonight, I'll treat you to a good meal!

We won't let you get out of bed until you're full!

"hiss……"

Tsunade felt a sudden chill and involuntarily tightened her arms, which were clasped to her chest.

"Um, Nara, Katsuyu, if you don't have anything else to do here, I'll head back now."

"There are still many things to take care of with the family!"

After saying this, without waiting for Nara Rinka and the Slug Sage to stop her, Tsunade ended the effect of the [Reverse Summoning Technique] and left the Shikkotsu Forest, returning to Konoha.

"Lord Nara, do you need to return to Konoha?"

The Living Slug Sage spoke with exceptional consideration.

"Your chakra reserves are rather low..."

"Although Lady Tsunade praised your talent for learning ninjutsu, in my experience, it takes at least a month to train in Sage Mode."

"Lord Nara has a foundation, so perhaps he can progress a little faster..."

"However, the process of training in Sage Mode will also consume your own chakra."

"So, do you need to go back to Konoha to rest for a day or two, and then I can use the Summoning Jutsu to summon you from Konoha to Shikkotsu Forest?"

"In that case, you can stay in Shikkotsu Forest for a longer period of time."

Nara Rinkachi was able to sense the kindness of the Living Slug Sage.

He didn't intend to refuse her either.

It's a matter of fact.

Nara Rinka's chakra reserves are naturally incomparable to those of the Living Slug Sage.

If the Living Slug Sage were to be responsible for maintaining the energy consumption of the Summoning Technique...

Nara Rinkaku could probably stay in Shikkotsu Forest for several months at a time!

only.

Nara Rinka glanced at the location where he had previously left the mark of [Flying Thunder God: Shadow Blade].

Around the patch of ground branded with black seal characters, several palm-sized blue and white slugs were now gathered.

I wonder how the Living Slug Sage managed to maintain such a gentle and approachable personality after splitting into so many clones of his consciousness...

"Living Slug Sage, if you don't mind, could you tell me the exact location of Shikkotsu Forest?"

Nara Rinka pointed to the line of text "Shadow Blade" on the ground of Shikkotsu Forest and asked.

"That character is a space-time ninjutsu character that I just left behind, called [Flying Thunder God Technique: Shadow Blade]."

"With this ninjutsu, I can perform long-distance, one-way space-time travel."

"So, I don't really need you to bear the cost of the [Summoning Technique]. I can just travel to the Wet Bone Forest myself."

In fact.

Even without inquiring about the Living Slug Immortal, Nara Lan Gui.

After he leaves Wet Bone Forest, he can use his sense of the Shadow Blade to pinpoint the direction of Wet Bone Forest and thus pinpoint the exact location of this sacred site.

If the marker left in Shikkotsu Forest is within Nara Rinka's perception range, and if no secret anti-space ninjutsu barrier has been set up in Shikkotsu Forest...

"Of course, no problem, Lord Nara."

The Slug Sage remained as kind as ever.

"According to the country and region divisions of your human world, the location of Shikkub Forest is roughly...

"This is the sea area near the Land of Whirlpools."

The Living Slug Sage separated a tiny slug and "threw" it onto the ninja world map that Nara Rinka had drawn beforehand.

Its exact landing point is probably in the vast sea area between the Land of Fire and the Land of Water.

"So this is where it is?"

Nara Rinka nodded as she looked at the location hint given by the little slug.

"I see……"

According to Nara Rinka's analysis, there are only a few possible locations where Shikkotsu Forest could exist.

Natural energy exists extensively in the atmosphere, the earth, and the ocean.

Mount Myoboku occupies the "atmosphere".

Ryūchi-dong possessed the "Earth".

So all that's left for Shikkotsu Forest is the "ocean".

There are only a handful of places in the ninja world that can be considered as having a large sea area.

The waters near the Land of Whirlpools.

It is indeed the most likely location.

"So now, there's only one question left."

Nara Rinka raised his head and looked up at the Living Slug Sage.

"Living Slug Sage, could you let me experience... the difference in strength between an ordinary ninja and an ancient sage?"

The description of "Shikkotsu Forest being located in the sea near the Land of Whirlpools" in this chapter is a secondary setting.

Whether it's comics, anime, movies, official guidebooks, or anything like that.

Information about the [Wet Bone Forest] is almost non-existent.

Everyone only knows that there is a live slug in Shikkotsu Forest who has signed a contract with Tsunade.

What's next?

That's all.

Therefore, if we want to describe the location of [Wet Bone Forest], we can only rely on secondary settings.

According to the formula book.

Natural energy exists in the atmosphere, the earth, and the ocean.

Mount Myoboku uses natural energy from the atmosphere.

【Yongji Cave】uses the natural energy from the earth.

These can all be analyzed by examining the characteristics of the immortal techniques of the two holy lands.

Previously, we also described the "Inorganic Rebirth" of Ryuchi Cave, which is the ability to control the earth.

In this way.

All that remains belonging to Shikkutsu Forest is the natural energy from the ocean.

Speaking of which...

There was another idea I had before.

I want to pinpoint the location of [Wet Bone Forest] to within the Land of Rain.

Because Pain possessed a super-wide-range sensory ninjutsu called the "Rain Tiger Free Technique".

"Rain Tiger" is actually another name for the sea slug.

Furthermore, the Land of Rain is located deep inland on the continent, yet it possesses an unimaginable ocean.

Saying that "Shikkotsu Forest is in the Land of Rain" is probably not a problem.

In the end, however, they still chose to locate Shikkotsu Forest in the Land of Whirlpools.

because……

There really aren't many "local talents" around the Land of Rain!

The Land of Whirlpools would be more suitable.

(End of this chapter)