After Naruto left, Ashina Uzumaki picked up the scroll lying on the ground, and his expression changed.
Karin was somewhat afraid of Ashina's smile. She cautiously asked, "Elder Patriarch, what are you smiling about?"
Ashina Uzumaki shook his head and said, "That brat Naruto gave me another task. Little Karin, your life over the next few years will be very fulfilling."
After leaving the Uzumaki Shrine, a smile curled across Naruto's lips.
The scroll contained methods for practicing senjutsu, as well as the idea of using White Zetsu to simplify senjutsu into curse marks. After successfully mastering Ryūchidō Sage Mode, Naruto had begun considering spreading senjutsu to enhance combat power.
Although the requirements for practicing senjutsu were far harsher than those for becoming a ninja, it could effectively strengthen the combat abilities of existing ninja.
In Naruto's memory, the curse marks Orochimaru revealed during the Chunin Exams could grant Chunin strength close to that of a special Jonin, while also effectively improving the endurance of Jonin-level ninja.
As for obtaining curse marks, Orochimaru was a good option.
However, technology intended for large-scale promotion clearly could not rely entirely on Orochimaru. It had to be developed independently. With White Zetsu and himself, a sage, Uzushio Village's development progress would not be inferior to Orochimaru's.
Still, they also needed to begin recruiting technical talent. The shinobi world's geniuses were not limited to ninja alone.
After leaving Kusagakure, Jiraiya and Tsunade did not immediately return to Konoha.
Since their goal in returning to the village was to bring down Danzo and the Third Hokage, they had to arrange everything properly before taking action and ensure the plan could proceed smoothly.
Jiraiya had originally intended to accept all of Naruto's suggestions.
Uzushio Village's atmosphere was the best he had seen during his travels