Shinki's Terrifying Comprehension
Finally, with the help of Senjutsu Chakra, the Shinki slowly lifted the stone Toad weighing over a hundred tons!
Jiraiya: (⊙o⊙)
WTF?
This kid has only been training for a little over four hours, and he's already able to control Senjutsu Chakra?!
It should be noted that when he was cultivating Senjutsu at Mount Myōboku, it took him more than a week just to use his sage-sensing Senjutsu to investigate.
It took a month or two to lift the stone Toad!
That's considered fast!
And the Shinki...
Well, it's true what they say, comparisons are odious.
(╯‵□′)╯┻━┻
"The Great Toad Sage was right about this kid; his talent and comprehension are truly terrifying."
Meanwhile, Fukasaku beside him had a smile in his eyes.
"Put it down, I'll guide you to the next stage of training."
Lord Fukasaku walked up to Shinki and said.
Shinki nodded and slowly placed the giant stone Toad in his hand on the ground.
These are all ancestors who failed in their attempts to cultivate immortal Senjutsu; they should be respected.
Just after Shinki and Sage Fukasaku left, Naruto, who was soaking in the Toad Oil waterfall, began to show signs of turning into Toad again. Jiraiya next to him, didn't hesitate to hit him with his staff again!
"Bang!"
"It hurts!"
Naruto cried out in pain.
When he opened his eyes, he found that the Shinki that had been sitting not far from him had disappeared.
"Where did Shinki go? Did he go to the restroom?"
Naruto asked, puzzled.
Jiraiya wore a helpless expression. "That kid has already completed the first stage of his training, Sage Fukasaku has taken him for advanced training. ┓( ´∀` )┏"
Naruto: (￣口￣)!!
Wow, that was fast!
He's only just now being able to sense a little bit of Natural Energy!
Naruto opened his mouth to complain, but then suddenly changed the subject. "No way, I can't let that guy leave me too far behind!"
After saying that, he closed his eyes and continued his cultivation.
Jiraiya stood by with a relieved expression.
It seems that having a good companion can indeed motivate one to move forward.
Keep rolling, keep rolling!!
On the other side.
Fukasaku led the Shinki to a stone forest.
Looking out from the Shinki, the stone forest ahead has a very peculiar structure.
One by one, stones rose from the ground, thin, long, and sharp!
Just like a sharpened thorn!
Fukasaku explained, "This is the training ground for the Second Stage. All you need to do is train by sitting on these stones using wooden planks, without using Toad Oil."
"This is an extreme test of one's perseverance and courage. If you can freely manipulate Natural Energy in this environment, you can maintain your Sage Mode."
Shinki broke out in a cold sweat.
Use planks to maintain your balance on these rocky peaks; if you're not careful and fall, you'll be pierced through and given a truly chilling experience!
"Don't worry so much, I'll be with you. If anything happens, I'll make sure you're safe."
Fukasaku understood Shinki's concerns and offered words of comfort.
Shinki nodded.
Now that I've decided to learn Senjutsu, I can't back down.
Just now, by lifting the stone Toad, the Shinki experienced the wonders of Senjutsu.
Unlike Ninjutsu, which leads to fatigue with repeated use, Senjutsu Natural Energy, creating a feeling of increasing exhilaration with each use...
For the next two hours, Shinki began his training on the thorns...
Before we knew it, it was noon.
Shinki jumped down from the stone peak with the plank in his hand; it was time to eat.
Half a day in the morning.
Shinki has mastered the knack of maintaining balance on the stone peak and is now able to sense Natural Energy without the aid of Toad Oil.
The next step is to consolidate the results of this morning's practice.
"Finally, it's time to rest. That Pervy Sage really went too far; my head still hurts!"
Naruto, rubbing his head which was covered in bumps, walked to the stone peak where the Shinki was used for training and complained.
Jiraiya followed up without hesitation, retorting, "If you don't unleash the Natural Energy within you, you'll turn into Toad."
Naruto remained silent. "Okay. =_="
"By the way, how's Shinki's cultivation going? I can already sense the presence of Natural Energy; I'll be catching up to you soon! ୧⍢⃝୨"
Naruto looked at the Shinki.
"Based on Shinki's current training speed, completing the entire training should only take about a week," Sage Fukasaku said, glancing at the energetic Naruto.
Naruto had no concept of time, but Jiraiya next to him was instantly struck dumb.
ヽ( ຶ▮ ຶ)ﾉ!!!
Complete the entire training in just one week???
"Is this... is it true, Sage Fukasaku?"
Jiraiya's face was filled with disbelief!
He knew Shinki was a genius!
But this level of genius is just too much! It's unfair!!
Is seven days a short time?
Naruto was standing nearby and didn't understand, scratched his head and asked.
"Let me put it this way, even the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, who possessed exceptional talent and comprehension, spent over a month training in Senjutsu at Mount Myōboku!"
Jiraiya explained.
Naruto scratched his head. "Oh, if that's the case, then my friend Shinki is even stronger than the Hokage! (´◊ω◊`)"
Jiraiya did not answer, but instead cast an inquiring glance at Sage Fukasaku once more.
"I didn't exaggerate at all, and my time estimate was actually conservative."
The Sage Fukasaku helplessly spread out his two frog hands.
Listening to Jiraiya and Sage Fukasaku's conversation, Shinki gained an understanding of his own training speed.
I seem to be a very capable person!
At this moment, "coo coo~"
Naruto's stomach growled.
Naruto asked awkwardly, "Um... can we eat now Sage Fukasaku?"
"I've been training all morning, and I'm so hungry. I wonder what kind of Sage Shima will prepare."
It's best not to have too high hopes.
Jiraiya the side.
Upon hearing this, Shinki considered a terrifying possibility.
The entire Mount Myōboku is inhabited by frogs, so during the time I'm cultivating my Senjutsu here, does that mean I'll only be able to eat insects?!
Last night, he expressed high praise for the insect meal prepared by Sage Shima.
But he was just saying that on purpose.
How could a normal person possibly get used to the taste of all sorts of insects?!
I can't even get past that mental hurdle!
So after tricking Naruto into eating that meal, both Shinki and Naruto went to the bathroom and vomited...
Even now, just recalling that sticky texture gives Shinki goosebumps!
No! I absolutely cannot eat insects anymore!
Shinki made up his mind.
Even if it's digging for wild vegetables, even if it's drinking Toad Oil...
Anyway, even if he starves to Shinki, dies during his cultivation, or jumps off the Toad Oil Waterfall, he'll never eat insects again!! ┏(`ー´)┛
Just as he was making plans, Sage Shima was delivering food, came hopping and skipping over from not far away, carrying a huge basket on his back.
"Honey, and little Jiraiya, little Shinki, and little Naruto, look what delicious food I've prepared for you all today!"
Sage Shima put down the basket on his back, lifted the lid, and revealed a bountiful variety of insect-infested vegetables inside!
Mr. Shima said proudly, "This is steamed leeches, my husband's favorite."
"Honey, you should thank Little Shinki and Little Naruto."
"Leech is so hard to catch! If Naruto and Shinki hadn't said my cooking was delicious yesterday, I wouldn't have bothered to do it today..."
Shinki and Naruto standing to the side: ∑(っ°Д °;)っ, Σ( ° △ °|||)