"Then get your Nature Energy under control as soon as possible. I need fighting strength to conquer this Shinobi World." Neji Hyuga pointed at the Great Slug Sage, transmitting the techniques for controlling Nature Energy into her mind as he explained, "Master these techniques concerning Nature Energy. I look forward to you breaking free from Shikkotsu Forest and coming to my side soon."
"Yes, Lord Neji. I will do my best." The Great Slug Sage's feelers swayed nonstop as she vanished from before Neji Hyuga in the peak of excitement. "I shall take my leave first."
Shimakage and Shima, perched on Jiraiya's shoulders, had originally wanted to invite Neji Hyuga to Mount Myōboku to meet the Great Toad Sage.
But now that they had seen the Great Slug Sage of Shikkotsu Forest directly become Neji Hyuga's follower, how could they dare act so arrogantly?
Though Shikkotsu Forest did not compete or contend with others, it was actually the most powerful of the three great sacred lands of summoned beasts. It was so powerful that it could not even control its own Nature Energy, allowing it to dissipate within its body and form Shikkotsu Forest.
The Great Toad Sage was at least of the same rank and generation as the Great Slug Sage. As for Shimakage and Shima, they were utterly unqualified to be mentioned in the same breath as her.
Even the Great Slug Sage respectfully praised Neji Hyuga, submitted to him, and became his subordinate. They had even less reason to entertain any thoughts.
Shimakage and Shima hurriedly leaped down from Jiraiya's shoulders and came before Neji Hyuga. They lay prostrate before him and said cautiously and respectfully:
"Lord Neji, we are Shimakage and Shima of Mount Myōboku. The Great Toad Sage sincerely sends you his greetings. He is