The Difficulty of Training
Senjutsu Chakra has a great reputation, but Konoha is the Jiraiya one in Konoha who knows Senjutsu, and even that is not the perfect form of Senjutsu.
Tsunade had the opportunity to learn Senjutsu from the Sage Katsuyu back then, but unfortunately she didn't learn it. Later, she lost her beloved younger brother and her sweetheart, and was extremely disheartened. She lost interest in learning Senjutsu, and now that she's Hokage, she has even less reason to learn Senjutsu.
The summoning beasts of the Sannin were all powerful creatures that had mastered Senjutsu Mode. However, Tsunade didn't want to learn it, and Orochimaru dared not or could not learn it. In the end, only the clumsy Jiraiya mastered Senjutsu, surpassing Orochimaru and Tsunade, and went from being the worst to becoming the strongest of the Sannin. This shows how strong his perseverance and willpower were. It was like a tortoise and hare race in the Hokage world, which was very moving.
Learning Senjutsu is inherently risky, whether it's Toad Senjutsu, Snake Senjutsu, or Slug Senjutsu.
If you are not careful, you will be swallowed up by the endless Natural Energy permanently petrified, which is no different from being dead.
Powerful techniques inevitably come with high risks or great difficulties; this is an ironclad rule in the Hokage world.
The Star Chakra is no exception.
Compared to Natural Energy, fission energy, while potentially more abundant due to billions of years of accumulation in the biosphere, is undeniably more violent and aggressive. While Natural Energy is harmless during Senjutsu training, petrification only occurs with excessive absorption; fission Natural Energy, however, is inherently highly destructive, damaging the body even before active absorption. The Akahoshi from Hoshigakure, for example, was on the verge of death before absorbing enough energy to break through to Kage Level!
In terms of danger, it is absolutely the top-tier Ninjutsu in the entire Shinobi World; anyone who practices it will die.
But what about its power? Once mastered, it's definitely several levels stronger than Sage Mode!
For her, training the Mysterious Peacock Method in Hoshigakure is a waste of time and effort! Focusing on Star Meteorite, studying nuclear physics for a few years, and completing the legendary mission "Brilliant Radiation" would put her on the verge of reaching the Five Great Five Great Shinobi Villages?
As for the Yang God Mode...
First of all, this Ninjutsu requires the manipulation of a massive amount of energy. The physical body alone cannot withstand that much Chakra and would be overwhelmed. Therefore, it must be based on the Yin Seal, which serves as an energy storage and buffer.
Secondly, how to absorb the energy of nuclear fusion with Chakra is the most difficult problem to solve. Therefore, Sakura Haruno must first learn Senjutsu and understand how Chakra absorbs Natural Energy to upgrade into Senjutsu Chakra. Then, by analogy, she must study how to make Chakra absorb fission energy, which is more ferocious than Natural Energy, to become Star Chakra. Finally, she can solve the problem of absorbing the power of the sun—fusion energy—to become Yang God Chakra.
In other words, you first upgrade from Sage Mode to the intermediate transitional mode— Star God Mode, and finally upgrade to Yang God Mode.
Of course, there are also challenges like solving the legendary difficulty quest "Brilliant Radiation" and the epic difficulty quest "The Distance to the Sun," but those are minor issues...
Very good. The simplest and most basic task here is to cultivate Sage Mode, a skill that only Jiraiya has mastered in the entire Konoha.
After sorting things out, Sakura Haruno suddenly felt immense pressure. Look at the terrifying tasks she'd set for herself! Even a regular ninja who had mastered Sage Mode would be proud of their entire life!
"Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮."
"If it weren't for the difficulty of this Ninjutsu, I wouldn't bother with the challenge."
Sister Sakura patted her chest, encouraging herself.
To be honest, at her current level, there's nothing left to learn or practice in Water Release and Ice Release Ninjutsu, and she doesn't even have the room to develop new Ninjutsu.
Even the most talented and exceptionally gifted ninjas would need to be at least in their twenties to reach her level. Those who achieve mastery in a particular area by their teens are likely limited to the Fourth Hokage and Itachi in the last decade or so. This is usually the limit of a ninja's skill; there's no further path forward. They can only develop laterally, transforming from specialists into generalists, refining their combat methods, accumulating experience, and honing their skills, day after day, until old age, physical decline, and sluggish blood circulation, leading to a devastating fall from their peak, like the Third.
Sakura Haruno would never choose such a path.
She's not going to watch her abilities stagnate for decades. She has points, resources, talent, and... a wild imagination.
We will always find a way forward.
So she chose Yang God Mode. This Ninjutsu seemed extremely difficult, but all the difficulties were solvable. If she practiced it step by step, it didn't seem as difficult as she had imagined.
"However, today is not a day for cultivation."
Sakura Haruno put away the Star Meteorite and the scroll.
Although she desperately wanted to start her seclusion today, hole up in the cultivation base for years without ever leaving, and master the Yang God Mode in one go, becoming invincible before emerging again, it was clearly impossible—the idea that one could succeed in cultivation through complete seclusion without contact with the outside world was something out of fantasy novels or fairy tales. Besides, now that she was back in the village, her three adorable or not-so-adorable students should still be waiting at the training ground to receive her... training!
Having received protection and the transmission of knowledge in Konoha, it is only natural that she should shoulder her responsibilities.
Since she disliked traitors, the option of defection never even crossed her mind.
Sakura Haruno's idea was actually very simple.
The morning was dedicated to long-awaited practical training between the master and apprentice.
Hinata's temporary instruction was very effective, and the three students' combat abilities improved significantly. This was mainly because, at the lower ninja level, regardless of the type of ninja, Taijutsu was one of the important means of attack.
The distinction between Ninjutsu and Taijutsu- type ninjas only becomes clear when the Chunin begins.
Hinata's immediate training results almost shook Sakura Haruno's authority, but after her Monstrous Strength Technique destroyed the training ground with a single punch, everything returned to normal.
"Who still thinks my Taijutsu skills are lacking and that I don't know how to teach you?"
The pink-haired girl brushed the dust off her hands and said calmly.
Beneath her feet was a huge, deep pit, a stark contrast to the girl's slender, fair arms.
Who else?
Even the most mischievous Konohamaru didn't dare to breathe loudly.
The recreational training time passed quickly, and at noon she treated the students to a meal.
In the afternoon, in a conference room of an impressive administrative building in Konoha.
Sakura Haruno arrived five minutes early. The Fifth Hokage, the Third Hokage, Koharu Utatane, and Hokage Advisor Mitokado Homura, as well as Jonin Commander like Shikaku Nara and Hotaru Hyuga, and Anbu captains, also took their seats. Sakura nodded and greeted everyone she knew.
At 2:30 sharp, Tsunade stood up without waiting for everyone to arrive. "Alright, everyone, it's time. Let's begin the meeting. I won't give you an opening speech; you all know what today's meeting is about. Now, let's Jonin Sakura Haruno explain the details of the battle that took place during our most recent mission!"
"Yes, Lord Fifth Hokage!"
Sakura Haruno also stood up and answered loudly.