Slug Forest, natural energy

Meanwhile, Kimimaro had already arrived at the outskirts of Konoha Village.

He stood silently before the five charred Sound Four.

If Kanami knew that Shiranui Genma disposed of corpses this way, he would definitely slap each of them.

Although their appearance would be unrecognizable once they were burned to charcoal, anyone with even a slight connection to them could easily associate them with the Sound Four.

'So he was killed. No wonder Lord Orochimaru hasn't been able to find a vessel yet.'

"Lord Orochimaru, I will bring back the new vessel."

Kimimaro's shoulder slid so fast that his clothes instantly slid down to his elbows. With a calm expression, he took out a White Long Bone from his shoulder and sped towards Konoha.

Inside the Hokage's Office, Kanami and Hinata were pressed close together.

Although they've been this close even when they're completely naked together, Tsunade is right next to them now.

Tsunade's lips curled into a playful smile as she looked at the two of them.

Hinata's fair face flushed red. "Lord Hokage, don't look..."

"Alright, alright," Tsunade a smile.

Kanami, on the other hand, was completely Killer Bee, holding Hinata tightly. After all, she was his wife; couldn't he even hug her?

In the Slug Forest, the Slug Sage jumped onto a scroll inscribed with Summoning Jutsu.

"Reverse Summoning Jutsu"

Bang!

A puff of smoke drifted through the Hokage's Office.

Kanami and Hinata Hyuga vanished instantly.

It reappeared in the Slug Forest.

If the Reverse Summoning Jutsu can teleport you while you're wearing your clothes, then if you hold on tight enough, it's not impossible to teleport you while you're with someone!

Seeing the two still embracing, the Slug Sage said, "Alright, you can let go now."

"Yes, Lord Katsuyu." Hinata nodded in response.

After they separated, they looked around.

At first glance, the sky and the ground are indistinguishable.

The sky and the ground were equally gloomy, a dark and gloomy Killer Bee.

Especially since there are many straight tree trunks all around, the shortest of which are ten meters tall, and you can't see the top of them at a glance.

After Kanami and An took a step forward, they realized that the ground beneath their feet was also like mud, and walking on it always gave them the feeling that they would sink into it.

"Come with me."

The Slug Sage led the way.

The two followed behind.

The surrounding environment made Kanami very uncomfortable.

This environment always made him feel like countless insects would fall from the trees.

The thought alone sends chills down my spine.

Hinata, sensing that Kanami's expression was somewhat unnatural, took his hand.

It's so cool.

"Kanami, are you alright?"

"It's nothing." Kanami shook his head, forcing a stiff smile.

"It's good that you're alright."

Hinata nodded, preparing to release her grip on her hand.

Just then, she felt Kanami's hand grip hers tightly, even more firmly.

Kanami forced a smile and said, "The road here is difficult to walk on. I'll hold your hand so that if you slip, I can help you up."

"Okay, sure."

I don't know how long we walked, but it was a very long time.

Because the sun is not visible in the sky here, it is impossible to determine exactly how much time has passed.

The Importance of Science and Technology!

Who would have thought that it was impossible to distinguish between day and night here, so none of them carried alarm clocks or other timekeeping devices in their bags.

However, knowing that the people of Mount Myōboku eat insects for every meal, Kanami prepared a large quantity of instant noodles and snacks in the Sealing Scrolls, enough to last him an unknown amount of time.

"Arrive."

Slug Sage, no bigger than a palm, arrived at a grotto-heaven.

Inside, there stood an enormous Slug Sage Killer Bee!

It's at least fifty meters above ground.

"Wow... it's so big!"

Hinata exclaimed in surprise.

She subconsciously compared her image to the enormous figure in her mind, but then realized something was wrong; the size and appearance didn't match.

Kanami, on the other hand, was much calmer, and color finally returned to his pale face.

He's afraid of small things, but he's not so afraid of such a big slug.

'It's so big, it probably isn't its true form yet.'

Kanami muttered to himself.

He knew that the Slug Sage's true form was ridiculously large.

Fourth Great Ninja War, even with Tsunade's Hundred Healings Jutsu, Sakura's Hundred Healings Jutsu, and the Nine-Tails Chakra, they could only summon one-tenth of the Slug Sage, and even then, it was already well over a hundred meters long.

"Slug Sage, how big is your true form?" Kanami asked curiously.

"I can't remember either; it's been a long time since all the split bodies came together."

The Slug Sage pondered for a moment.

"It's about half the size of Slug Forest?" he asked uncertainly.

There are now countless Slug Sage clones in the Slug Forest. They can Visual Sharing, so if one clone detects something unusual, all the clones will know.

This means that Kanami's earlier feeling that insects might fall from the tree was indeed true.

They are all just split versions of the Slug Sage.

Kanami had another question he wanted to ask, but after thinking about it, he realized it would be impolite to ask it aloud, so he swallowed it.

He was curious why the Slug Sage was always alone in the Slug Forest, didn't he feel lonely? And why did he split into countless clones and spread them all over the Slug Forest, as if he was on guard against something?

"Let's ask after we've gotten to know each other better."

Kanami thought to himself.

The Slug Sage spoke up, "Feel whether there is a strange energy around you."

"Good."

Kanami and Hinata found a Taiseki, sat on it, and meditated with their eyes closed.

Carefully feel your entire body.

As soon as Kanami closed his eyes to feel it, he was overjoyed.

He could sense countless points of energy surrounding him!

This is the same light spot he saw when he absorbed Natural Energy in the Shinobi World; they are fundamentally the same.

The difference is that the light spots here are numerous and large! In contrast, the light spots he sensed in the Shinobi World were extremely small and scarce.

"Truly worthy of being one of the Three Great Sage Lands immortals!"

In particular, only the Slug Forest Slug Sage Forest absorbs Natural Energy.

Kanami speculated that the Slug Forest might be the most concentrated sacred place in terms of Natural Energy among the three holy sites.

As the light spots formed a long, winding beam of light that gradually entered his body, he felt his body growing stronger and stronger, with a surge of power he wanted to unleash!