Before long, at the Senju Clan settlement.
"Lord Momoka."
Upon hearing that Jueming had taken first place in the exam, the Great Elder rushed over immediately.
After recounting the events of the Graduation Exam,
the little girl with the dirty cheeks... Momoka Senju, had a glint in her eyes. "A Sage Body..."
It was the symbol of an era.
It was also the manifestation of the Senju Clan's true power.
However.
"Speculation is still just speculation. Even within the Senju Clan, we cannot truly determine whether the Sage Body has been inherited."
Momoka Senju shook her head.
Compared to unreliable guesses and theories, it was better to focus on reality.
"Bring that child here in three days."
Momoka Senju looked at the Great Elder.
"I intend to meet him personally, as well as Sayuri."
The Great Elder's eyes widened slightly.
Was that trial about to begin?
"It's just..."
The Great Elder looked troubled.
"Sayuri has already been recruited by Shimura Danzō..."
"It doesn't matter."
Momoka Senju nodded.
"After all, mixed blood may also be a path forward for the Senju Clan."
Princess Tsunade was still alive without any abnormalities, and her strength had reached a very high level.
That might prove it.
One of the Senju Clan's future paths was to intermarry with other clans, dilute their bloodline, and thereby minimize the effects of the Wood Release Factor.
Eggs could not all be placed in one basket.
Even the mixed-blood path was worth trying.
"Understood."
The Great Elder nodded, then departed.
Momoka Senju silently looked up at the sky. "Sage Body... whether he has it or not, he must first pass my test before he is worth continued attention..."
Outside Konoha.
Endless grasslands, scattered mountains, waterfalls and rivers... a scene of untamed nature.
"So this is the world beyond