Having previously been forced to clean up Konoha by Iruka after playing a prank, Naruto easily resolved the task of clearing the Empty District.
What did he play before?
They splashed paint and excrement.
This is much harder to clean than it is now.
This task is a piece of cake now.
"Hey, I see so many Ninja Cat! Why don't you try learning Sage Mode too...?"
"Roll."
Naruto was just about to promote... Sage Mode when Tamaki kicked him away, sending him packing.
Even as Naruto, who had been kicked out, continued shouting things like "This is how to obtain protective power" and "It's essential for Guardian Shinobi world and your family," Tamaki didn't respond to a single word.
Naruto had no choice but to leave the Empty District with Konohamaru and Kakashi, who were watching the show.
The three of them didn't choose to return to Konoha, but decided to find a nearby place with a good environment and start immediately.
Some time after Naruto and his two companions left, the Cat Granny in the Empty District wrote a letter and handed it to a Ninja Cat.
"Xiao Huan, you did a good job. We're not Konoha Ninja, and they don't consider us Konoha Ninja, so there's no need for us to associate with them."
Cat Granny patted the kitten, "Go, take the letter to little Sasuke."
"Meow."
The Ninja Cat responded and jumped out.
Objectively speaking, neither Cat Granny nor Tamaki are Konoha Ninja; they simply live near Konoha in the Land of Fire. They don't even have Forehead Protector, which are common among Genin.
Since the Uchiha Clan was wiped out, Cat Granny has become completely "neutral".
There was nothing they could do about it. The Uchiha Clan wanted to "rebel," and they obtained a lot of intelligence and the weapons they needed for the "rebellion" from Cat Granny.
To avoid being purged, one must remain neutral.
Joining is not an option.
Although she claims to be neutral, Cat Granny actually leans towards the Uchiha.
Therefore, even when Sasuke, as Rogue Ninja, came to Cat Granny in the original story, she still provided Sasuke with a great deal of help.
The same thing is happening now; Cat Granny had the Naruto cats pass Past the information that Ninja Cat was coming here to promote Sage Mode.
The current Sasuke is not Rogue Ninja, nor does he harbor so much resentment and hatred. He will simply laugh it off after seeing this information.
As expected.
Sasuke smiled immediately after receiving the information from the Ninja Cat.
" dead last, are you trying to get the entire Shinobi World to help you develop Ninjutsu? That's quite an idea. Well, only in this way will you have a chance to catch up with me."
Sasuke couldn't resist adding a disclaimer while praising him.
But... does Naruto really have this thought?
It's hard to say.
Outside Konoha.
By a river, Naruto summoned a toad and began explaining Sage Mode to Kakashi and Konohamaru.
Kakashi, as Minato Namikaze's disciple and Konoha technician, actually understands the principles of Sage Mode; he just doesn't know how to use it.
But since Naruto had already started explaining, he couldn't interrupt him, especially since Konohamaru still had to learn.
Despite his past mischievousness, Konohamaru actually has a really good attitude and ability to learn.
He carefully wrote down every word Naruto said.
"First of all, the first step in Naruto Uzumaki Uzumaki's unique Sage Mode shortcut is to learn Shadow Clone Jutsu."
Naruto stood on a rock and Hand Seals to create two Shadow Clone Jutsu.
"Wait, Naruto, is this really 'first'? You haven't even explained how to enter Sage Mode yet, why are you already talking about shortcuts?"
Konohamaru couldn't resist interrupting Naruto.
"Eh? Really?"
Naruto scratched his head. "I can't explain it either. Let the toads of Mount Myōboku tell you."
After saying that, Naruto jumped down from the rock and carried the toad he had just summoned back up.
Kakashi and Konohamaru were speechless.
But there was nothing he could do but listen to the toad begin its lesson.
To be honest, what the toad said sounded more human than what Naruto said.
It absorbs Natural Energy, spiritual energy, and its own Chakra to form a stable triangle.
If you fail, you will be eroded by Natural Energy. For example, if you fail in the cultivation of immortal Senjutsu on Mount Myōboku, you will turn into a toad statue.
It even talked about Jiraiya's Sage Mode.
" Jiraiya's Sage Mode requires the help of two sages Shima and Fukasaku, to stabilize the proportion and stability of the Senjutsu Chakra within his body in order to maintain it."
Jiraiya's free-spirited nature, coupled with the fact that he was writing novels, made his inner emotions and thoughts too chaotic, making it difficult for him to maintain a stable state of mind, so this was the only way he could manage.
But that was just the previous Jiraiya.
Jiraiya has now transcended.
He used Naruto's shortcut, allowing him to enter Sage Mode on his own even without the assistance of two Sage Masters.
After finishing his story, the toad wisely jumped aside.
Naruto smoothly stepped back onto the rock. "See, Kakashi-sensei, Konohamaru, this is the genius of my shortcut! Even the Pervy Sage has to learn from me!"
"So, Naruto, this is how you calm your mind and clear your mind of distractions?"
Kakashi was somewhat shocked.
Kakashi, a man who had been immersed in bizarre and grotesque novels for many years, was completely defeated by Naruto in this respect.
Similarly, Jiraiya like that.
Indeed, hard work is worthless in the face of talent.
"Yes, so the first thing I need to learn is Shadow Clone Jutsu. By using the Shadow Clone Jutsu's reflection effect, I can quickly enter Sage Mode..."
As Naruto spoke, he created Shadow Clone Jutsu and began the performance that he hadn't finished in the Empty District.
As the Shadow Clone Jutsu disappeared, the smug expression on Naruto's face vanished, replaced by a calm and serene demeanor, as if he had transformed into a sage free from desires.
At the same time, the Sage Mode eye markings appeared on Naruto's face.
Wow! That's amazing! I want to learn that too!
Konohamaru shouted with an expression of adoration.
"Well..."
Kakashi opened his mouth, unsure whether he should stop them.
Even if Konohamaru, as Third Hokage descendant, has good nutrition and develops early, it's only just begun, right?
Using this shortcut right from the start, won't it affect things later?
Suddenly, the Third Hokage's face appeared in Kakashi's mind.
The Third Hokage was one of his mentors.
Although it was not quite as good as Jiraiya's gift of the Icha Icha Paradise, it was still a benefactor in his life.
As the only remaining member of the Third Hokage's family, Konohamaru could not stand idly by.
" Konohamaru, actually..."
Kakashi earnestly explained the side effects of this method to Konohamaru.
Kakashi didn't make the decision for Konohamaru; instead, he left the choice to Konohamaru himself.
" Kakashi-sensei, are you looking down on my resolve? What future body? If I don't have power, I'll be easily killed by the Ōtsutsuki like Grandpa and Uncle Asuma. What's the point of having a future body if I'm already dead?"
Konohamaru's conviction at this moment was as resolute as Lin Pingzhi's when he was practicing the Bixie Swordplay.
Even Kakashi couldn't help but take a second look.
Is this the Will of Fire?