Konoha: I Have a Gravity Training room

"As for Sage Mode, it's that..."

Kakashi casually explained, "It is said to be a special cultivation method only possessed by the Sages of the Three Great Sage Regions, allowing one to absorb natural energy for their own use, greatly boosting offensive and defensive power.

Oh yes, Lord Jiraiya learned Sage Mode from Mount Myōboku, and that's very powerful."

Only Sages of the Sage Regions know it, Sage Mode?

Offensive and defensive power greatly boosted?

Lord Jiraiya knows it too?

These pieces of information made the few young ones a bit dizzy; it seemed there were still many things they didn't understand.

Sasuke clenched his fist again, his eyes starting to gleam.

He didn't expect Natsuki to know so many things that others didn't, and he even dared to shamelessly inquire.

No wonder Natsuki could be so strong.

Because Natsuki walked ahead of others!

Sage Mode, greatly boosted offensive and defensive power, he also really wanted to learn!

Although the Slug was curious about Natsuki, it didn't refuse to answer: "Yes.

All Three Great Sage Regions have methods for cultivating Sage Mode."

Natsuki continued to ask: "Did the First Hokage, Lord Hashirama Senju, learn his Sage Mode from Shikkotsu Forest?"

The Slug nodded: "Yes.

Lord Natsuki knows quite a lot."

He knows too much!

Everyone couldn't help but inwardly complain, because the questions Natsuki asked were more outlandish than the last.

Some things even Tsunade might not know, but Natsuki somehow got the information.

The First Hokage could use Sage Mode?

And he learned it from Shikkotsu Forest?

Truly unheard of!

Natsuki didn't care about others' thoughts and asked the key question: "Um, Katsuyu Sage, I actually want to ask how to absorb natural energy."

The Slug curiously observed Natsuki for a long time before speaking: "Lord Natsuki doesn't seem to have a reckless personality.

You should know that absorbing natural energy rashly carries the risk of petrification, right?

However, you still asked me this question.

Actually, it is not impossible for you to want to learn Sage Mode.

After signing a contract with me, you can come to Shikkotsu Forest to cultivate.

But I see that you want to figure it out yourself."

Natsuki spread his hands: "The Sage Mode of the Three Great Sage Regions is ultimately not suitable for humans.

I want to see if I can figure it out myself."

Slug: "Even if it's very dangerous?"

Natsuki: "I know it's very dangerous, and I won't mess around.

I will only try when I am sure I am safe."

Tenten and Shino instinctively exchanged glances.

Only they knew why Natsuki was so bold.

Naturally, it was because on the first night of every month, Natsuki could enter that magical dream world without suffering any harm, which was the best time for experiments.

Natsuki even dared to open the Eighth Gate of Death in that place without dying!

Therefore, Natsuki truly dared to take the risk of mere petrification!

As long as he could figure out a Sage Mode suitable for himself, Natsuki's strength would skyrocket again!

Regarding Natsuki's actions, even if Tenten and Shino were worried, they could only let him do it.

After all, Natsuki could indeed ensure his own safety, so there was no reason to stop him.

They all understood that Natsuki wanted to become stronger, so they could only support him.

The Slug was silent for a while, seemingly communicating with the main consciousness of the Katsuyu Sage, before speaking again after a long time: "Since Lord Natsuki wants to know how to absorb natural energy, I will not refuse.

I will inject a small amount of natural energy into your body.

There is a certain risk.

Are you sure you want to try?"

Natsuki, however, waved his hand: "I'll try with a Shadow Clone.

I just need to remember the feeling of natural energy entering the body.

I'll trouble you."

As he spoke, he formed a hand seal with one hand and split out a Shadow Clone.

The Slug nodded and jumped directly onto the Shadow Clone's shoulder, then bit the Shadow Clone's shoulder and injected natural energy.

The Shadow Clone held on for a moment, then suddenly petrified and exploded, but fortunately, the feeling of natural energy entering the body was also transmitted to Natsuki's mind, making Natsuki relieved.

He sincerely thanked them: "Slug, thank you.

And Tsunade-sama, thank you as well."

The Slug wiggled its head: "Lord Natsuki, you are welcome, but I still advise you not to mess around.

Natural energy is truly very dangerous."

Tsunade also said: "No need for thanks, just remember the Slug's warning."

Natsuki smiled brightly: "Please rest assured, I won't mess around.

I have a beautiful and cute rich girlfriend, and good days are waiting for me in the future.

I wouldn't be foolish enough to risk myself!"

This was true, but why did it feel like this guy was showing off again?

What to do when you really want to hit someone?!

Instead, the Slug looked at Tenten: "You must be Lord Tenten, right?

So you and Lord Natsuki are lovers.

Please be sure to keep an eye on Lord Natsuki and not let him take risks."

...Requesting flowers...

...Requesting flowers...

Tenten's face flushed slightly: "Katsuyu Sage, you are too kind, just call me Tenten.

Natsuki won't mess around, and I will also keep an eye on him.

Please rest assured."

"That's good.

Then, everyone, I will take my leave now."

The Slug disappeared with a pop.

Everyone had only one feeling: the clone of the Katsuyu Sage was very polite, and its voice was very gentle and pleasant.

At this point, everything that needed to be said was said.

Tsunade didn't keep them either, waving her hand to let everyone go back and rest, and also said that missions might be arranged again in a couple of days.

During this period, the Village indeed had many missions; it was good for Jonin and Chunin to get even two days of rest.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Kakashi warned Natsuki again before leaving with Kai.

...

...

...

...

Sasuke couldn't help but speak at this point: "Natsuki, I always feel like you know some things we don't.

I really admire you."

Neji also nodded.

Many of the things Natsuki said today exceeded his understanding.

However, Tenten and Shino were not surprised, as if Natsuki was supposed to know everything.

"Hehe, read more books, ask around more, learn more, and naturally you'll know more."

Natsuki casually responded, "Let's go back and rest first.

You just fought the Sound Five, you must be tired.

We have plenty of time to talk about anything later."

Everyone naturally had no objection and waved goodbye.

Shino was the last to leave, leaving a sentence before he went: "Natsuki, the things you taught me, the Six Styles and the Sun Fist, both came in handy this time."

Just this one sentence, without thanks.

But Natsuki understood Shino's meaning.

Shino was saying that the techniques Natsuki had researched before were a great help, and he was very happy and grateful.

As brothers, they didn't need to say unnecessary words; too much thanks would only make them seem distant.

Natsuki smiled lightly and held hands with Tenten to go to the Ninja Tools shop to report they were safe, then went straight back to their home here.

After showering together, they hugged and slept.

Spending a month in the Land of Rice Fields in hiding, although they weren't injured and even the consumption of Chakra was low, their minds were constantly under high tension.

Only now could they truly relax.

As for Tenten, the previous great battle had made her somewhat tired, and coupled with worrying about Natsuki's safety, she had been quite uneasy.

Now, she could finally rest assured.