Becoming Strong Wasn't Something That Happened Overnight

"I'm not sure, but I'd guess it's the one we met last time."

Sansan shook her head, but still voiced her guess.

"Because I could sense that it wasn't very strong, yet it carried an aura of decay."

At this point, Sansan showed a hint of disgust on her face.

After all, this aura made him very uncomfortable. He had only ever felt this kind of aura in those immortal old men, and he never expected that it would exist in this world.

"Alright, be careful from behind."

Hagoromo rubbed Sansan's head as she gave instructions.

"This guy may not be very strong, but he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. He's a guy who's lived for over a thousand years."

Sansan initially had an expression of enjoyment on her face, but then her expression froze, and she quickly shook off Hagoromo's hand.

"I know, didn't I say last time that I have to keep an eye on sick guys?"

"By the way, if they really do capture the Seven-Tails, can I..."

As she spoke, a hint of greed appeared on Sansan's cat face.

He'd really gotten a little addicted after sneaking in and absorbing the Four-Tails last time.

If Hagoromo hadn't warned him not to go again, since the Four-Tails was already asleep, if he went to absorb more energy, the Four-Tails might end up like the Three-Tails.

It disappears directly from Roshi's body and will be reborn somewhere in the Shinobi World several years later.

That would not benefit Konoha or Hagoromo at all.

As for the Seven-Tails, isn't Hagoromo already eyeing it? Even if it gets captured, we'll definitely be able to snatch it away.

"No rush, and you digested the Four-Tails 'Chakra so quickly last time?"

Hagoromo looked at Sansan in front of her, but she couldn't tell how strong she was yet.

On the contrary, the Demon Crest between her eyebrows and eyes became even more alluring.

"It has to be said, the Chakra of Tailed Beasts is truly a strange product."

As Sansan spoke, a sigh appeared on the chubby cat's face.

"How so?" Hagoromo couldn't help but ask curiously.

"After absorbing Chakra, my Yokai Power didn't increase, but my Divinity actually deepened."

"That's why I was able to create two clones."

"Yokai Power, Divinity." Hagoromo lowered his head and pondered. He had always thought that the Divine State that Sansan mentioned was a symbol of the vastness of Yokai Power.

However, it seems that's not the case now.

"Yokai Power is a symbol of your physical energy, while Divinity is actually more of a spiritual quality?"

Hagoromo thought for a moment and then asked.

"You could say that my Yokai Power is stronger than some powerful demons who have even reached the Divine Realm."

"But if we face each other head-on, I'm the one who will be suppressed."

Sansan leaped up and landed below the shrine, looking at the two sleeping clones in the distance and said...

This is also why he created two clones: to neutralize his Divinity, so that even if they were eventually taken back, they wouldn't impact him.

"So, I want to absorb it again and see."

As Sansan spoke, he looked up at Hagoromo with an expectant expression, because if Hagoromo didn't allow it, he really couldn't take any action.

This is the function of a contract.

"We'll see when the time comes. After all, the entire Shinobi World might be watching us this time."

Hagoromo reviewed the feasibility in her mind, but couldn't give Sansan a positive answer for the time being.

"Understood. In order to absorb it again, I will pay close attention to Takigakure."

Sansan nodded; he would have found it strange if Hagoromo had actually agreed immediately.

"Go on, I should go back too."

Hagoromo nodded, and then immediately used a spell to return.

"Why does this kid seem even more imposing?" Sansan murmured, looking at the spot where Hagoromo had disappeared.

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"Really? Is it that scary?"

Just as Hagoromo returned, he heard Naruto's exclamation.

Turning his head, he saw his disciples gathered together, with Neji among them.

"What's wrong?"

Hagoromo walked over with a smile and asked.

"Teacher!"

"Master!"

Naruto and the others turned around to greet him, then came to Hagoromo's side and started talking all at once.

Even though Hagoromo has clones here, Naruto and the others are more used to communicating with Hagoromo's real body.

It wasn't until she fully understood what Naruto were discussing that Hagoromo finally realized what was going on.

"Teacher, is that Senior Kai really training entirely based on his physical abilities?"

Sasuke took a deep breath, still somewhat unable to believe what he was hearing.

Their previous physical training actually utilized Chakra to some extent.

As for pure physical training, it was only conducted for a short period of time, but that Jonin actually carried it out purely through his willpower for ten years.

"You could say that." Hagoromo nodded. Might Guy's training was designed to strengthen his body and hone his willpower.

"Actually, this training style is due to Kai's own personal goals."

"The reason for the direction?" Neji pondered, seemingly noting that Might Guy had always used Taijutsu.

However, Might Guy sometimes does display some Ninjutsu, although they are all simple Three Basic Techniques.

"Yes, Might Guy is actually a Ninjutsu idiot," Hagoromo nodded.

An ordinary person can learn Ninjutsu through daily Proficient, but Might Guy simply cannot.

The complicated hand seals were indeed more difficult for Might Guy than punches and kicks.

He's even more forgetful than Naruto, but he's maxed out his Taijutsu skills.

"Huh?!"

Naruto and the others were all surprised to hear this. Could someone who couldn't use Ninjutsu even be considered a ninja?

Neji, on the other hand, suddenly realized, "No wonder!"

"There is more than one path for a ninja. Senior Guy's path lies in his extraordinary potential in Taijutsu."

Hagoromo addressed all his disciples, explaining why he had always wanted Naruto to utilize their strengths.

"That Jonin the thick eyebrows is amazing!" Naruto couldn't help but exclaim.

Sasuke and the others nodded in agreement; such perseverance was truly something that ordinary people couldn't achieve.

If they had their Ninjutsu talent instead, it would have been a huge blow.

"You guys aren't bad either, considering that most people your age are still playing around."

Hagoromo chuckled lightly. This was something he hadn't expected, even someone as lazy as Shikamaru.

These past few years, they've been diligently training, and while their skills have improved, their self-discipline is also undeniable.

Becoming strong is not something that can be achieved overnight.

Hearing Hagoromo say that, the others all felt a little embarrassed.

Those within the group knew their own reasons: Choji was there because of the delicious food, while Shikamaru was there because Choji coming.

Naruto didn't want to disappoint Hagoromo's expectations of him, while Sasuke didn't want to fall behind Naruto and the others.

Hinata and Ino each have their own purposes.

However, as they got to know each other better and spent more time with Hagoromo, they gradually changed their minds.

"Yosh, you idiot Sasuke, let's have a good match!"

Naruto clenched his fist and extended an invitation to Sasuke, feeling a surge of power coursing through his body.

"I refuse!" Sasuke glanced at Naruto sideways; he didn't want to get beaten up.

"Haha!" Everyone burst out laughing as they watched Naruto and Sasuke's conversation.