Master, Please Become a Hokage

The Sage Jutsu of Ryūchi Cave boasts an exceptionally long duration, as evidenced by Kabuto Yakushi's performance. It also has excellent effects in special attacks, belonging to "unconventional skills".

The Sage Jutsu of Shikkotsu Forest...

Is probably best described as 'big is good, more is beautiful', using quality and quantity to overwhelm others.

After all, the true form of the Slug Sage is unbelievably enormous.

Hashirama Senju's chakra is also jokingly referred to as 'Chakra-ton'.

Perhaps there's also the advantage of entering Sage Mode in a second, this rapid speed.

In terms of quality, offense, and defense, Shikkotsu Forest might be the most unadorned, but also the strongest.

There are no fancy techniques, just more, bigger, stronger... and that's it.

Sarutobi Ryo pondered these branches in his mind, stepping forward to enter.

"Sarutobi Ryo!"

Utatane Koharu frowned, calling out to Sarutobi Ryo.

She looked at the primeval swamp filled with swirling white and yellow acid mist, immediately recognizing the danger within.

The decayed corpses and skeletons of various animals were scattered throughout.

Judging from the corroded state of various materials, one would probably be unable to survive inside without strong acid resistance.

Explaining the dangers within, Utatane Koharu stated that, as a senior, she could help Sarutobi Ryo test the waters first.

As she spoke, Utatane Koharu formed hand seals.

"Wood Release... Wood Clone!"

Centered on her body, humanoid wooden patterns spread out from her back and arms.

Besides...

Why doesn't Koharu just let Sarutobi Ryo die?

Mito Uzumaki didn't understand at all.

She didn't know that Utatane Koharu had already been completely won over by Sarutobi Ryo.

Strict on the surface, but in reality, she had long become molded by Sarutobi Ryo.

As the wood clones entered, the surfaces of their bodies quickly emitted hissing sounds.

In the blink of an eye, these wood clones became corroded and riddled with holes.

As their movement speed slowed down, the yellow and white vapor on their bodies became more intense.

In a few seconds, they collapsed with thuds, and in the end... only some fragments barely visible to the naked eye remained.

Seeing this scene, Sarutobi Ryo frowned.

Initially, he planned to rely on solid clones like Earth Clones and Water Clones to test the waters.

Now that Utatane Koharu had taken over, it seemed that the danger of Shikkotsu Forest was even greater than he had predicted.

Under this powerful corrosion, he wouldn't be able to go far before dying directly.

He wouldn't even be able to see the Slug Sage, let alone learn Sage Jutsu.

"Hmph..."

Mito Uzumaki subconsciously snorted coldly, clearly gloating somewhat.

Sarutobi Ryo clearly caught her low voice.

Sarutobi Ryo didn't say anything, but he secretly noted her behavior in his heart.

No rush, take it slow...

Anyway, she can't escape anymore.

"You want to enter it, it's a bit of an overestimation of your abilities..."

Utatane Koharu turned around, scolding Sarutobi Ryo with a serious face.

"Don't think that just because you've learned Dust Release and become a rare expert in the ninja world, you can walk around this world unhindered..."

Utatane Koharu's old-fashioned tone, coupled with the expression of a superior, made it seem like she was really scolding him.

However, compared to Mito Uzumaki's genuine gloating, the subtle differences were always different.

Scolding on the surface, but caring in reality.

This proved Utatane Koharu's true thoughts.

You can't die.

"Mm..."

Sarutobi Ryo immediately reflected on himself.

Indeed, although he was powerful enough, he had been a bit arrogant recently.

He should take this as a warning.

"The safest approach is to find a way to overcome the environment here..."

Utatane Koharu was still lecturing incessantly.

Sarutobi Ryo had already thought of a solution: "Acid mist, acid gas... Sure enough, he still has to rely on her."

Her.

Naturally, it was the female ninja with the ability to overcome strong acids and corrosiveness.

That female ninja's name... is Mei Terumi!

That's right, as long as he gets Mei Terumi's Boil Release and Lava Release!

Then all the acid gas will be like ordinary breathing, unable to cause any harm to him!

"Let's go."

Sarutobi Ryo didn't hesitate at all, directly changing his destination, preparing to detour to Kirigakure!

Get the chakra of the Three-Tails and Six-Tails, plus Mei Terumi's Kekkei Genkai!

Seeing Sarutobi Ryo decisively forming hand seals, intending to leave this place.

Mito Uzumaki was shocked, and before she could react, she returned to the real world...

Chapter 216. Detour to Kirigakure

Whoosh...

Dense small pebbles fell from the sky, this was the Land of Earth's unique stone rain.

Mito Uzumaki realized that the three of them had returned to the ninja world.

Sarutobi Ryo didn't explain to her, but directly strode away.

Utatane Koharu quickly followed, and Mito Uzumaki thought for a moment, but could only grit her teeth and follow.

Because Koharu was there, if she directly confronted Sarutobi Ryo, her outcome would probably not be good.

At that time, being openly insulted in her personality and dignity would be worse than dying.

Along the way, the three maintained a strange relationship.

Mito Uzumaki thought that Utatane Koharu didn't know anything.

Utatane Koharu, in her capacity as an elder, constantly issued orders to Sarutobi Ryo, even questioning him.

Sarutobi Ryo rarely refuted Utatane Koharu's views, even silently enduring them. This made Mito Uzumaki even more convinced... that Utatane Koharu had indeed obtained complete absolution due to her relationship as Biwako's close friend, and therefore could ride on Sarutobi Ryo's head.

This also meant that Utatane Koharu would become her protective umbrella.

As long as she was with Utatane Koharu, Sarutobi Ryo wouldn't dare to lay a hand on her.

At least not openly...

Along the way, Mito Uzumaki almost lived with Utatane Koharu, or stayed very close.

This princess-like behavior of needing someone to take care of her was naturally no problem.

After all, Mito Uzumaki was a true princess of the Uzumaki clan, possessing legitimate princess status.

Utatane Koharu, in front of her, was just a junior.

Several days later, the three safely crossed the Land of Earth, the Land of Grass... and other countries.

Finally, they arrived at a port in the Land of Fire.

Watching Sarutobi Ryo walk away, buying tickets.

Mito Uzumaki couldn't help but continue to frown: "What is he going to do?"

"Probably preparing to go to Kirigakure," Utatane Koharu guessed Sarutobi Ryo's thoughts.

And soon, Sarutobi Ryo, having obtained the tickets, boarded the passenger ship with the two women.

According to the official data book, the large ships in this world are powered by electricity.

The place of invention... originated from the Land of Lightning.

In the original work, Naruto Uzumaki took a boat to the Land of Lightning to find Killer Bee, using an electric ship.

Because it was night, the surrounding environment was a bit blurry.

It wasn't until they boarded the ship that the three appeared on the scene.

The moment Mito Uzumaki appeared, she attracted everyone's attention.

After all, that noble and exquisite demeanor was not something ordinary people could normally come into contact with.

The three passed directly through the living room and soon entered a suite inside the ship.

After instructing the waiter to deliver dinner, Sarutobi Ryo sat in the living room of the suite and began to cultivate.

"Wood Release..."

Initially, Mito Uzumaki thought this was just ordinary cultivation.

But when she saw Sarutobi Ryo using Wood Release, she immediately widened her eyes, unable to close her mouth.

This...

Sarutobi Ryo's changes in strength and the various techniques he had learned... made it difficult for her to accept.

After all, Wood Release was her husband, Hashirama Senju's exclusive technique, but now...

Mito Uzumaki, whose mind was shaken, stared blankly at Sarutobi Ryo creating Wood Clones.

Even the Sharingan has a copying limit.

It's impossible to copy a Kekkei Genkai...

Therefore, this must be an illusion!

Mito Uzumaki, who was doubting her life for the first time, was immersed in this emotion because she couldn't accept it.

She didn't even think about... where Sarutobi Ryo's Wood Release came from.

Utatane Koharu, who was on the side, was also very surprised.