Training complete, back to the village

The Tree Spirit immediately understood and stopped asking questions.

Afterwards, Kanami peacefully meditated beside the Tree Spirit.

The Tree Spirit no longer dozed off as usual, and even started to fawn over Kanami from time to time.

He acted as if Kanami was the senior.

Gaining insight is an extremely long process.

On days like these, time flies.

One week later.

Within the Slug Forest.

A red-haired boy stood happily in front of a large, lush tree.

The tree was so thick that an adult's arm span wouldn't be enough to wrap their arms around it.

The leaves on the tree canopy are also lush and green, radiating a powerful vitality from within.

A small tree stood beside him.

"Congratulations, young friend, on successfully comprehending the origin of life!"

"Hehe, I still have to thank you for your help, senior."

Kanami smiled without any attempt to hide his expression.

The sapling in front of them was the original Tree Spirit spirit from before.

These days, he has been so worried about the Slug Sage's preferences that he is depressed and sighing Tenten.

When Kanami was cultivating beside him, he could hear the Tree Spirit's long sighs for half the time!

However, it was also the Tree Spirit's own fault; after Kanami instructed him to take the initiative,

The Tree Spirit stayed up all night weaving a wreath from the leaves on its head.

The next morning, he jumped up and ran to the cave of the Slug Sage, wanting to give it a surprise.

The two began a tense conversation after the Slug Sage woke up in the morning and noticed him.

The Tree Spirit quickly explained its purpose by presenting the wreath, but failed to express its true feelings.

The two met in silence, for the Slug Sage already knew his purpose, and his heart pounded so hard he couldn't speak. The Tree Spirit, on the other hand, thought the Sage was uninterested in him because he was so quiet.

This puts the tree and the insect in a rather awkward position.

Just then, the Slug Sage tried to break the ice by politely handing him the breakfast he had prepared.

So far, the Tree Spirit's first encounter with the tree spirit wasn't entirely successful, but at least it wasn't a complete failure. However, what followed was the reason for his melancholy.

It was just a polite gesture, but the Tree Spirit actually ate it!

He ate it, but due to the difference in food he usually ate, he felt a sudden churning in his stomach and ended up spraying the Slug Sage's face!

They sprayed him in the face, and instead of apologizing, they just pulled him out and ran!

Pearls kept falling as they ran.

When the Tree Spirit tearfully recounted this incident to Kanami, Kanami couldn't help but exclaim, "Awesome!"

However, the Tree Spirit's constant sighing was affecting his cultivation, so he had no choice but to help the Tree Spirit lure the Slug Sage out.

After Kanami's second reminder, the Tree Spirit decisively chose to dress up for their second meeting.

He transformed himself into the shape of a sapling in his youth.

The apology process was very simple and went smoothly.

But from then on, the Tree Spirit remained in that posture, refusing to transform back no matter what.

It was simply because the Slug Sage smiled politely when he accepted his apology!

He imagined that the other person was smiling because of his young and handsome appearance!

Kanami was speechless for a moment.

If he was a simp in his past life, then the Tree Spirit now has only one title—King of Simps!

Fortunately, this did not affect Kanami's enlightenment during his cultivation. On the contrary, the Tree Spirit's happy mood caused Kanami to grab something from time to time.

And today, the huge tree in front of us, which is thicker than an adult's arm span, is the result of Kanami's complete enlightenment!

His Wood Release has finally come to life!

"Young friend, like that optimistic man from back then, is exceptionally intelligent and gifted, truly a chosen one, Child of Destiny..."

The Tree Spirit showered the tree spirit with flattery.

Kanami quickly Teuchi.

"Stop licking, I know what you're trying to do. You want me to help you think of some love poems again, right?"

As Kanami spoke, he raised his hand and dispersed the large tree used to display the results.

Soon, the tree burrowed into the ground and transformed back into a seed.

The Tree Spirit, after being exposed, wasn't embarrassed at all; it just chuckled.

After a moment's thought, Kanami came up with a sentence.

The first line, "When will we meet again, my love? The second line, 'At this moment, on this night, my heart is filled with unbearable longing!'"

"Excellent! Young friend, you are truly... truly..."

The Tree Spirit poked its head with a branch, looking deep in thought.

Kanami rolled her eyes. "If you can't think of new words, then don't. These past few days, hearing you use all sorts of new words to praise me has given me goosebumps."

"I'm leaving soon, senior. Your affairs with the Slug Sage are up to you now."

Um?

Upon hearing Kanami say that he was leaving, the Tree Spirit's smile vanished.

Are you really leaving?

"Yes, I've been staying here for over a year. Most importantly, I brought someone else's baby with me, so I can't just leave without giving them an explanation."

"You mean that shy little girl?"

The Tree Spirit spirit pictured Hinata Hyuga blushing.

"Yeah, I've had her here for a year now. Who knows how her family will Byakugan me when I go back."

Kanami's purpose in coming to the Slug Forest was to learn Senjutsu, and now that he has mastered them, his goal has been achieved.

There was no longer any reason to linger in Slug Forest.

While it's great to have some alone time with Hinata, it would be troublesome if Otsutsuki Toneri actually gouged out his Sister-in-law- Hanabi Hyuga's eyes beforehand.

The Tree Spirit nodded, as if it had thought of something, a foolish smile playing on its lips, and muttered softly, "It's better that it's gone..."

Having mastered Senjutsu Mode, Kanami's sensitivity to even the slightest sounds had become even greater than Hinata's.

The Tree Spirit's mutterings did not escape Kanami's ears.

Kanami glanced at the Tree Spirit with disdain and shook his head.

Those who lick trees will die a horrible death!

I thought about it but decided not to say anything. What if the Slug Sage just likes licking trees?

Kanami Mind's Eye of the Kagura and instantly locked onto Hinata's Chakra aura.

Bass!

Flying Thunder God Technique.

The next moment, Kanami appeared behind Hinata.

"You're back so early today?"

Hinata sensed something and turned around.

"Hey, ever since you mastered Natural Energy, I can't scare you anymore," Kanami said, looking at Hinata. "Let's get ready to go back."

"Back to Konoha?"

"Yes, back to Konoha."

"Then I'll go say goodbye to Lord Katsuyu."

Hinata quickly tidied up the Sealing Scrolls and stood up.

"Let's go together. I haven't properly thanked the Slug Sage yet."

Soon, the two appeared outside the Slug Sage.

Are you leaving?

Before they even entered the cave, a palm-sized Slug Sage split off its cylindrical body and jumped onto Hinata's shoulder.

"Yes! Lord Katsuyu, thank you for taking care of me over the past year."

Hinata said sincerely.

"I'm a little uneasy about suddenly having to leave; I'm going to feel lonely again."

"It's alright! I'm here!"

Suddenly, the voice of Tree Spirit echoed from inside the cave, followed by a small tree peeking out.

But it was quickly pulled back by some force.

"Senior, you're so fast?!" Kanami's eyes widened slightly.

"Ahem, the Reverse Summoning Jutsu is ready."

As she spoke, inside the Hokage Building in Konoha Village, the Katsuyu clones summoned by Tsunade began using the Reverse Summoning Jutsu.

Hinata quickly moved closer to Kanami.

Bang!

A wisp of white smoke rose, and a Slug Sage split off from its body appeared in the Slug Forest.

"They're gone?"

A head popped out from inside the cave again.