After obtaining the most primitive Sage Jutsu power, Tamura Hiroshi immediately upgraded the World Tree's Sage Jutsu Curse Mark, infusing it with a portion of that pure, primal power.
Before, the World Tree could only fuse Senjutsu Chakra through the Sage Jutsu Curse Mark. Now it could refine and fuse Natural Energy as well, which would surely accelerate its growth even further.
After finishing that, Tamura Hiroshi left Kumogakure and returned to the Frontline.
Senjutsu had been successfully developed in its initial form. Next came the ongoing work of refining it.
Lightning Sage Mode, on the other hand, required developing a whole new Lightning Release power. That couldn't be rushed.
Besides, the crisis from Mount Myōboku had been temporarily resolved, so there was no need to be in such a hurry anymore.
When he reached the camp, Tamura Hiroshi immediately sought out Yozuki A, bringing a basket of wine and a large basin of braised beef.
Yozuki A understood what was going on and said nothing. He grabbed a bottle of wine and downed it.
Tamura Hiroshi, meanwhile, took out a bottle of milk and downed it too. He was still underage, so drinking alcohol was strictly prohibited.
"Why did you suddenly give up? With your temperament, A, you shouldn't be afraid."
Tamura Hiroshi stuffed a piece of braised beef into his mouth, chewed, and swallowed before asking.
"What does being a Kage mean to you?"
Yozuki A also stuffed a piece of beef into his mouth, chewed, and swallowed before asking seriously.
"I never thought about it before. But the Third Teacher once said it was power, honor, and, above all, responsibility."
Tamura Hiroshi shook his head. He didn't know much about it, mainly because he'd never given it serious thought. The Third Teacher's words had caught him off