Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes glinted. With his control over his body, he could clearly feel his physical abilities on the rise!
This subtle improvement in his physical abilities was unmistakable to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
After years of training, Sarutobi Hiruzen's physique had already reached the limits of what a human in the Ninja World could achieve. He could contend with Tailed Beasts and shatter steel. Going further by breaking his limits with the Eight Inner Gates would serve little purpose.
After all, physical prowess wasn't what ninjas were known for.
Compared to the Pirate world, where sheer physical strength could churn rivers and seas, shatter mountains and rivers, and even destroy islands, they still fell far short.
"So it isn't just bloodlines that make creatures in the Pirate world so physically powerful..."
"The exotic beasts found everywhere, and the Sea Kings, contain tremendous amounts of calories and energy. They can all help build up a powerful physique."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded.
"Generally speaking, once your physique reaches its own limits, you need to take in higher-grade energy to break through them."
"For example, by absorbing Natural Energy or Tailed Beast Chakra."
"And the food in the Pirate world is undoubtedly a higher-grade source of energy for me..."
Having realized that eating the meat of these exotic beasts and Sea Kings would benefit him, Sarutobi Hiruzen's appetite surged. He promptly stuffed the food on his plate into his mouth.
The food seemed to have special properties. It didn't linger in his body for long, but was quickly digested and turned into energy stored within him.
"Sir..."
"Here are the bounty posters you asked for..."
"These are the posters from the past two years."
The errand boy hurried back and handed the bounty posters to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Sarutobi Hiruzen wolfed down the rest of the