Chapter 302

"This is... natural energy?!"

Tsunade murmured to herself, then opened her eyes.

Her eyes seemed to shine brighter, with a hint of astonishment.

Just as an ordinary person first feels chakra, she couldn't remain calm upon sensing natural energy for the first time.

"Yes, this is natural energy."

Hui spoke, looking at Tsunade in this state, unable to resist planting three kisses on her forehead.

"You're so annoying."

Tsunade was taken aback by the sudden affection, then playfully scolded Hui.

This made Hui feel a surge of warmth in his heart.

Then...

The sun rose, ushering in another clear day.

After finishing breakfast, Hui spoke.

"I feel that I'm about to fall into slumber again."

Hearing this, Tsunade paused in her dishwashing.

"The same kind of slumber you underwent when you were sixteen?"

Tsunade vividly remembered Hui's deep sleep at sixteen.

At that moment, hearing him say this, she immediately recalled the event.

"Yes, and it might last even longer this time." Hui nodded.

Transformation isn't instantaneous, nor does it happen in a day or two.

Last time, his transformation took several months.

This time, his intuition told him that once he transformed, his body would undergo a qualitative leap.

Therefore, this transformation would undoubtedly take longer.

Hearing this, Tsunade felt a tremor in her heart. "A longer time? I understand. Go ahead and sleep; Konoha will be fine."

She knew about Hui's slumber.

It was a process of becoming stronger, a transformation of the body.

Last time, he slept for several months and, upon awakening, became one of the strongest ninja in the world.

This time, after an even longer slumber, how strong would he become upon awakening?

It was unimaginable.

"Yes, I'm quite assured about Konoha.

"However, this time is special; I planned to leave bhind a shadow avatar, but my intuition tells me that if I do, this transformation might be imperfect.

"So, Konoha will be entrusted to you all."

Hui's words made Tsunade's expression serious.

"The next time I wake up might be a year from now. So, I need to arrange some things. Let's hold a Hokage meeting tomorrow."

Hui intended to settle matters before his slumber and transformation.

Konoha had become very important to him; without proper arrangements, he couldn't rest easy.

"By the way, let's find Grandpa Tobirama and inscribe the Sage Seal for him."

Hui continued. Senju Tobirama was like family to him, one of his closest people.

Moreover, Tobirama's strength was formidable, enough to stabilize Konoha during his slumber.

"Alright, let's make Grandpa Tobirama a sage too."

Tsunade naturally agreed with Hui's idea.

After speaking, they headed to Senju Tobirama's residence.

At that moment, Tobirama was researching new ninjutsu.

With his young apprentice Minato away, he had no one to teach, so he continued creating ninjutsu out of boredom.

Yes, creating ninjutsu had become less appealing to him.

He had grown fond of teaching disciples.

Unlike Hui, who understood everything on first try, who left no sense of accomplishment for the teacher, Minato allowed Tobirama to fully enjoy the pleasure of teaching a disciple.

It gave him a great sense of achievement.

"What brings you two here?"

Tobirama was curious about their visit.

After all, both were extremely busy in Konoha.

"Grandpa Tobirama, I've succeeded."

Hui's words made Tobirama pause, then he stood up abruptly.

"That technique?"

He spoke, his eyes lighting up.

"Yes, that technique. No, it's more of a technique; I call it the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique."

Hui nodded and handed the scroll of the method to Tobirama.

Suppressing his excitement, Tobirama took the scroll and eagerly opened it.

As he read through the Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique, he became completely engrossed.

"Excellent!"

"This can be done this way too!"

"A genius!"

Tobirama occasionally exclaimed in admiration.

Meanwhile, Hui and Tsunade sat down for tea.

They knew Tobirama would only come back to his senses after finishing the scroll.

Gradually, Tobirama's exclamations ceased.

His brows furrowed and then relaxed.

After finishing the scroll, he stared at it in a daze for a while before returning to reality.

He felt a wave of fatigue.

"This method is unprecedented. I could understand the earlier parts, but later on, I couldn't grasp the principles at all."

He spoke, feeling mentally exhausted.

Yet, Tobirama was inexplicably exhilarated.

He saw the terrifying power of this method.

Ninjas create jutsu primarily to gain stronger offensive capabilities.

It's not that no one thought of using jutsu for human evolution.

But chakra's nature is such that it's extracted from the body and doesn't nourish it.

Therefore, no matter how strong a ninja is, they still age and die.

Tobirama had considered creating a jutsu to strengthen the body.

But chakra only temporarily strengthened the body and doesn't nurture it.

So, he couldn't create a jutsu for human body's permanent evolution, which was a regret.

Now, this regret had been filled by Hui.

"The Eight Gates Sage Ascension Technique you've created is destined to change the world. Giving everyone the chance to become a sage is monumental.

"Hui, this time, you've truly accomplished something extraordinary."

Tobirama looked at Hui with eyes full of satisfaction and respect.

This method gave humanity the opportunity to evolve.

In the context of Xianxia cultivation, it was a deed worthy of immense merit.

"Let me inscribe the Sage Seal for you." Hui said with a smile.

"Please do!"

Tobirama spoke eagerly.

Hui extended a finger, and a mark appeared on Tobirama's forehead.

Closing his eyes, Tobirama immersed himself in the sensation of the Sage Seal, quickly becoming engrossed.

Unlike Tsunade, Tobirama had profound expertise in sealing techniques.

After a long while, Tobirama regained his composure.

Hui then explained his other purpose in finding Tobirama, that he was about to enter a deep sleep, and Konoha's affairs would need Tobirama's oversight.

Hearing this, Tobirama was stunned, ultimately muttering, "Monster."

He understood the implications of Hui's slumber.

Currently, Hui was already considered the God of Shinobi.

What heights would he reach after further evolution?

The legendary Sage of Six Paths?

Or perhaps a deity from myth?

Regardless, upon awakening, Hui was destined to be invincible in the ninja world.

"Rest assured, leave Konoha to me. And I look forward to your return!"

Tobirama's eyes gleamed with anticipation, eager to witness Hui's new strength.

The next day, a Hokage meeting was convened in Konoha.

Hui outlined plans and goals for the next two to three years, announcing his departure and appointing Second Hokage Senju Tobirama to oversee Konoha's operations.

This piqued curiosity but raised no objections.

After all, who would worry about Hui facing any danger?

In this ninja world, who could pose a threat to him?

Thus, without inscribing the Sage Seal for more individuals, Hui delegated tasks and retreated to the most secure and concealed area of the Senju clan, entering his anticipated slumber.

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