Chapter 184 : Departure, Heading to Mount Myoboku

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Tobirama didn't think much about Kazekaze's nonsense. From his perspective, he really couldn't figure out where Kazekaze could have gotten information about the three great sacred places. So in Tobirama's view, since Kazekaze could accidentally encounter the toads of Mount Myoboku during training, it was undoubtedly a chance, an opportunity for Kazekaze. Even if Kazekaze didn't manage to learn Sage Mode in the end, it wouldn't be a loss for him.

'Just signing a summoning contract with the toads of Mount Myoboku is something that can only benefit Kazekaze without any harm.'

Moreover, in Tobirama's heart, he no longer considered Kazekaze as an ordinary seven-year-old child. He couldn't survive without adults. Especially in the Warring States period that Tobirama had experienced before. Seven years old. Who knows how many times one had faced life and death on the battlefield.

'Not to mention the Warring States period. Even in the current ninja era, Kazekaze has completed several missions.'

Escorting Uzumaki Yuna back to the Land of Whirlpools. Patrolling the borders of the Land of Fire. Protecting the Daimyo of the Land of Waves. In that mission, didn't Kazekaze encounter strong enemies? Who was the one who ultimately dealt with the enemies? It was Kazekaze. Although he was only seven years old, looking at the entire ninja world, his strength was not to be underestimated!

'Moreover, Kazekaze has now learned my Flying Thunder God Technique. Even if he encounters an enemy he can't handle, he can still retreat using the Flying Thunder God Technique.'

In other words, Tobirama couldn't think of any danger Kazekaze might encounter on his way to Mount Myoboku. After all, Uchiha Madara had long died in the Valley of the End.

'Secondly, with Kazekaze's personality, even if I refuse him, he probably won't listen obediently.'

After careful consideration, Tobirama nodded and agreed to Kazekaze's idea of going to Mount Myoboku.

"However..." Tobirama changed his tone, "I don't oppose you going to Mount Myoboku to learn Sage Mode. But there are a few things I must explain to you. You can also consider them as conditions of exchange."

"What conditions?" Kazekaze asked without thinking. Although Tobirama was a deeply scheming Hokage, he was very good to his own people. Even the Flying Thunder God Technique, his signature skill, Tobirama taught him without reservation. He even specifically called him over to help develop new techniques. Although... Whether it's the Flying Thunder God Technique or the Wind Release: Rasenshuriken. They were all obtained through check-in rewards, having little to do with Tobirama. But his genuine sincerity was real. So Kazekaze really couldn't think of any reason why Tobirama would harm him.

"You can go to Mount Myoboku, but you must let Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others accompany you."

Although Kazekaze's strength was now very strong, even more terrifying than Sarutobi Hiruzen and others combined. However... His understanding of this world was still far less than that of Sarutobi Hiruzen and others. For example, how to survive in the wild. How to be wary of hidden enemies. At least, in Tobirama's heart, he worried that Kazekaze might not handle such things well.

Moreover... Mount Myoboku was not close to the Hidden Leaf Village. The travel method of this era was basically on foot. Even if Kazekaze ran all the way, it would take at least months to reach Mount Myoboku. Provisions, change of clothes, etc. In other words, Kazekaze needed to carry a lot of luggage. And he was only seven years old this year. Not to mention whether he could carry so much luggage, what if he couldn't grow taller with all that weight on his back? It would be better to let Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo help.

"Hmm, okay." Kazekaze agreed without thinking. In his view, taking Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others had no downside. He was going to learn Sage Mode openly. What could they do even if they knew? Moreover, Sage Mode wasn't something you could learn just because you wanted to. It required a lot of talent. Honestly, even Kazekaze himself wasn't entirely sure he could learn Sage Mode. After all, the extraordinary talent he showed in others' eyes was all fake. All of it was drawn from check-in rewards.

'Only my status as a connected person and my passive regeneration ability are real. However, even if I can't learn Sage Mode, learning the Summoning Jutsu at Mount Myoboku is also a good thing.'

In this way, when encountering weak enemies in the future, he wouldn't even need to make a move. Just let the toads lick them with their tongues. That would be enough.

"The second condition is three months." Tobirama held up three fingers, hoping Kazekaze would stay at Mount Myoboku for no more than three months before returning. No matter what, his elder brother Hashirama had contracted a terminal illness. He didn't have much time left. If Kazekaze left and didn't return for years, missing the final companionship was not something Tobirama wanted to see. After thinking it over, he decided to give Kazekaze a maximum of three months.

Of course, even though Hashirama had a terminal illness, Tobirama agreed to Kazekaze going to Mount Myoboku. There was a reason for this. Based on his understanding of Hashirama's condition, as long as his brother didn't overuse chakra and relied on the medicine Tobirama prepared for him, he could extend his life for a few more years without any problem. If he could see Kazekaze learn Sage Mode before passing away, that would also fulfill some of Hashirama's regrets.

"I understand." Kazekaze nodded upon hearing this. Honestly, Kazekaze didn't have deep feelings for Hashirama. After all, in the year he transmigrated to the Naruto world, he always thought he was born into an ordinary family. As for Hashirama, this sudden grandfather. Kazekaze had very little time to spend with him. To say there was that kind of blood-related affection. Not seeing Hashirama for a day would make him feel uncomfortable. Thinking about his impending death would make him cry. Kazekaze himself didn't believe he would feel that way. If he had to say he did, he would feel hypocritical.

For Hashirama, Kazekaze felt more respect and admiration. Being able to establish a ninja village in a chaotic world, fighting for his ideals until the end, and never forgetting his original intention, always consistent. There weren't many men like that in this world. Especially after spending time with Hashirama. Kazekaze found that he wasn't as goofy as he imagined most of the time. It could only be said that Hashirama was an idealist. Sometimes his ideas were too idealistic, making him seem out of place in this world.

"Three months, I understand." Kazekaze nodded to Tobirama, indicating his understanding.

In the following days, Kazekaze carefully packed his luggage. Most of it was food. Because he really didn't want to eat the bug meals of Mount Myoboku. And the people accompanying him to Mount Myoboku this time were naturally the future high-ranking officials of Konoha. However... Torifu couldn't join because the side effects of the Red Chili Pill hadn't completely worn off, so he had to continue recuperating. On the contrary, Uchiha Kagami wasn't included in this mission by Tobirama. Whether it was because of Kagami's personal issues or Tobirama's decision,

"Forget it, anyway... let's go to Mount Myoboku first."