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

Chapter 435 Hashirama Senju's Unique Sage Mode!

The [Sage Mode], unique to humans!

A glint suddenly flashed in Nara Rinka's eyes.

Isn't this the goal he's been searching for all along?

Coming to Shikkotsu Forest to ask the Living Slug Sage about [Sage Mode] was definitely the right decision!

Nara Rinka took a deep breath and asked the question impatiently.

"Living Slug Sage, do you know how to cultivate the [Sage Mode], which is only available to humans?"

"I have no idea."

To everyone's disappointment, the Living Slug Immortal simply shook his head at this moment.

"But I know very well that since frogs, slugs, and snakes can cultivate the 'Sage Mode' that is best suited to them, there is no reason why humans cannot do the same."

That's definitely the truth.

But the question is, how exactly should one cultivate oneself?

Nara Rinka closed her eyes, calming down the anxious and restless emotions in her heart, and finally calmed down completely.

"The Living Slug Immortal"

Nara Rinka suddenly opened her eyes and asked calmly.

"Lord Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage of Konoha, did his Sage Mode techniques originate from Shikkotsu Forest?"

Hashirama Senju truly possessed the power of Sage Mode.

This is beyond doubt.

Even Nara Rinka doesn't know the exact origin of Hashirama Senju's Sage Mode.

The Sage Mode of Mount Myoboku and Ryuchi Cave will cause a certain degree of physical mutation during the process of being used.

Even a super-suited individual like Naruto Uzumaki experiences abnormal changes in his pupils and the area around his eyes when using Sage Mode: Mount Myōboku.

This remains unchanged even after Naruto Uzumaki mastered the power of the Six Paths.

Hashirama Senju's Sage Mode is the most unique among all "human sages".

When Hashirama Senju entered Sage Mode, his pupils did not undergo any inhuman changes; only certain unusual black patterns appeared on his face.

This peculiar characteristic also appeared later in Uchiha Madara!

In the future Fourth Shinobi World War, Madara Uchiha will transform from his Edo Tensei state back into his living state, and the Hashirama cells he consumed in his previous life will also gain new life along with his "resurrection".

Ok……

That is, a face of Hashirama Senju grew on Madara Uchiha's chest.

No matter how special the position of Hashirama Senju's face is.

After Madara Uchiha consumed the Sage Chakra that Hashirama Senju had refined himself, he also entered Sage Mode.

At that time, Madara Uchiha's Sage Mode characteristics were manifested in the Hashirama face on his chest!

On Hashirama's face, special black patterns also appeared between his brows and around his eyes!

no doubt.

This is Hashirama Senju's Sage Mode!

Nara Rinka speculated based on known information.

There may be three origins for Hashirama Senju's Sage Mode.

First, it is the immortal technique of the Wet Bone Forest!

As one of the three holy lands, Shigu Forest naturally possesses corresponding methods for inheriting immortal arts.

And the Great Pillar is Tsunade's great-grandfather.

If Hashirama Senju possessed the summoning contract scroll of Shikkotsu Forest, and at some point in history learned [Sage Mode: Shikkotsu Forest] from the Living Slug Sage...

That's not necessarily impossible.

Secondly, it is a special Sage Mode that Hashirama Senju himself developed using Wood Release!

Nara Rinka knew all too well the unique nature of the Wood Release technique.

Even though he has now developed the [Wood Release Chakra Creation Method], he still strongly doubts that it is the original Wood Release from Hashirama Senju.

At the very least, without the addition of sealing techniques, Nara Rinkei's Wood Release has no effect on suppressing the tailed beasts.

The conventional Wood Release technique also has a certain effect on gathering natural energy.

If Hashirama Senju, through Wood Release and his extremely powerful sensory abilities, sensed the existence of natural energy and successfully absorbed it into his body to create Sage Chakra...

That's not impossible.

Third, this final speculation about the source is rather far-fetched...

Hashirama Senju's Sage Mode originated from the Sage of Six Paths.

The Sage of Six Paths did not master any "Sage Mode".

They possess an upgraded version of the [Sage of Six Paths Mode]. (Book of Formations)

The origin of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release technique has always been a mystery.

The origin of his magical powers is also a mystery.

Considering the Sage of Six Paths' past record of giving Ashura (a reincarnated being) a cheat code.

It's said that the Sage of Six Paths appeared to Hashirama Senju in a dream one night, teaching him this extremely special Sage Mode...

It's possible, to say the least.

Nara Rinkazu asked the Living Slug Sage a question just now for this very reason.

The "Sage Mode" is exclusive to humans.

Nara Rinkaku truly did not know the path to spiritual practice.

However, we can try to find some suitable reference points!

Hashirama Senju was the first person he thought of.

As for the second one...

It cannot be described as "exclusively for humans".

But it is also "exclusively for humanoids".

The Six Paths Sage Mode possessed by the Sage of Six Paths is roughly the pinnacle of Sage Mode.

However, the Sage of Six Paths, and other powerful beings who later mastered the Sage Mode, cannot be considered normal humans in the strict sense.

Hagoromo Otsutsuki, Madara Uchiha (Indra Otsutsuki), Naruto Uzumaki (Ashura Otsutsuki)...

You can tell just by looking at the name.

These three are all aliens from the Otsutsuki family.

So what if they're aliens...?

It's at least closer to the concept of "human" than things like frogs or snakes.

Although the genetic differences between humans and extraterrestrials might be slightly greater...

cough cough.

Nara Rinka gazed at the Living Slug Sage, awaiting his answer.

"The First Hokage? He was a very powerful ninja too."

The Living Slug Immortal first offered a polite compliment, then shook his head.

"However, Lord Nara, Lord Hashirama's Sage Mode did not originate from Shikkotsu Forest, nor from Mount Myōboku or Ryūchi Cave."

"He cultivated his own 'Sage Mode'!"

The answer from the Living Slug Sage is undoubtedly the best evidence.

Nara Rinka recalled his earlier guesses.

Could it be...?

Did Da Zhu Zi really develop Sage Mode using Wood Release?

Nara Rinkaku just thought of this.

The Living Slug Immortal pondered for a moment.

"Hmm, Lord Nara, I'd like to correct something I said earlier. Lord Hashirama's Sage Mode should also have referenced the training methods of the Sage Clan talents of the Fire Temple!"

The Temple of Fire?!

How come I didn't think of that?

Nara Rinka blinked.

It's not that I didn't expect it...

The Temple of Fire is the legacy of the Ninja School left behind by the Sage of Six Paths.

The Living Slug Sage said that part of Hashirama Senju's "Sage Mode" came from the Fire Temple.

That's like the Six Paths Sage passing on his power across generations...

It doesn't seem like there's much difference... right?

It seems I still have to make a trip to the Fire Temple!

This chapter contains the content.

Specifically, the origin of Hashirama Senju's "Sage Mode".

It is a [secondary setting].

……

can only say.

There are just too many mysteries surrounding the Big Pillar.

It's as if Hashirama Senju's strength was simultaneously tied to that of Madara Uchiha.

Madara Uchiha awakened his Sharingan, and Sasuke's strength was about the same as his.

Madara Uchiha has three tomoe, roughly the same as Pillar.

Madara Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan is similar to that of the Great Pillar.

Madara Uchiha has the Eternal Eye, while Sasuke is still about the same.

Madara Uchiha used his Eternal Eyes to abduct another Nine-Tails.

As a result, Hashirama Senju's strength in the battle at the Valley of the End was the same as Madara Uchiha's, or even slightly stronger.

He didn't seem to have any proper or clear steps to improve his strength.

At once.

It's quite puzzling.

(End of this chapter)