Because Madara had dug up Kinshiki's eyes, Senyo thought of Haku from another timeline.
Senyo glanced at Haku from the corner of his eye, especially at the lack of nail polish on Haku's nails.
There was none of that coquettishness in Haku's manner, either.
Senyo felt that this Haku probably did not want to be a girl, or at least did not want to be one yet.
"Though there's a pile of trivial matters outside, you can leave them to others."
"I've improved Sage Mode again. Go find Orochimaru and have him adjust yours."
After becoming a Kekkei Mōra, Senyo had discussed with Orochimaru how to alter Sage Mode so it could absorb more energy.
Orochimaru was currently optimizing the Sage Seal.
By telling Kimimaro and Haku this, he also wanted to see whether they could grow to become like they were in Natsuki's timeline.
Then he said to Gaara, "Before long, I'll have Orochimaru inscribe a seal on you as well, so you can learn Sage Mode."
Gaara looked pleasantly surprised. Sage Mode's boost in battle was absurdly powerful.
He had considered before whether he had the talent for it and when he ought to get tested.
He had not expected Senyo to give him such a huge surprise outright.
"Clan Head Lord, can I really?"
Senyo laughed. "Although there's an Elite Class every year, your class is the one I value most."
"It's simply that each of you grows stronger at a different pace."
"Although Naruto and Sasuke are now far stronger than you, times are progressing. Many resources that suit them will be made available to you as well."
"In the future, everyone may even be able to learn Sage Mode. So in the end, it'll still depend on your own efforts."
"The enemies that will appear