Chakra Control Authority Issues

Richard then turned to Katsuyu beside him and said, "Katsuyu, I'm planning to take a look around the Ninja World next. Do you want to come with me?

Mm, I might collect some things that interest me. I'll give you a share of anything knowledge-related.

As for physical items, there are quite a few treasures throughout the Ninja World. Do you want the Giant Tenseigan? I'm not particularly interested in that thing. And the Ten-Tails—I won't touch it either. I'll leave it to you."

Tsunade was still nearby. She had never even heard of the things Richard mentioned. Tenseigan? What was that? Another kind of ocular technique? And the Ten-Tails? Weren't there only Nine Tailed Beasts in the Ninja World? Where had a Ten-Tails come from?

Yet Richard and Katsuyu did not seem to be making it up. Did the Ninja World really have so many secrets she did not know about?

"But they are all creations of Chakra. Lord Richard, do you think creations of Chakra are safe for me?" The Slug Sage naturally knew that the Ninja World had quite a few treasures, but they were all creations of Chakra. To her, Chakra itself was unsafe.

"That's true. Chakra, a creation of an advanced civilization, is inherently unsafe for you.

Then why are you still using Chakra?" Richard asked curiously.

"We were contaminated. The entire Ninja World was contaminated by the God Tree. Chakra Seeds appeared in our bodies automatically, and they can no longer be removed." The Slug Sage's voice was bitter.

At that moment, Tsunade truly felt as though she had stumbled into the heavenly court. What were they even talking about? Was this something she was allowed to hear? Chakra was contamination? Then what did that make them ninja?

"If that's the case, then when you face the true upper ranks of the Otsutsuki in the future—those who possess high-level Chakra Control Authority—you'll be at a great disadvantage.

Advanced civilizations truly aren't that simple. Even the contaminating and transmissible nature of this energy is so troublesome. So Sage Chakra was something you Immortals created to counter the Otsutsuki's control over energy?" Richard suddenly thought of Sage Chakra.

The Otsutsuki clan members who had appeared in the Ninja World, whether branch family or main family, all displayed a higher level of control over Chakra than ninja. Using Chakra energy to cast Ninjutsu against them was merely delivering energy to them.

Only Sage Chakra was an exception. Those Otsutsuki clan members could not absorb Sage Chakra.

"Yes, Sage Chakra was born for that reason." Katsuyu nodded without hesitation.

"But there are still hidden dangers in the end. Doesn't Sage Chakra still contain Chakra at its core? Lower-ranking Otsutsuki might have no way to deal with that energy, but what if the Otsutsuki later send even higher-ranking clan members who understand the true nature of Chakra?"

"There's nothing we can do. At present, we cannot completely remove Chakra." Katsuyu spoke in a low voice.

"Wait, what are you all talking about? Tenseigan, Ten-Tails, Chakra authority... are you joking? And what exactly is this Otsutsuki clan?" Tsunade suddenly interrupted them. If she kept listening, her entire worldview would truly be overturned.

"Your strength is insufficient. Even if you knew, it would be of no use." Richard said.

"Hah? My strength is insufficient? Are you kidding me? Then I'll have to properly experience your strength for myself." Without waiting for Richard's reply, Tsunade threw a punch directly at him. She had wanted to beat this bastard up for a long time. This was the perfect chance to test the strength of this outsider.

She's quite hot-tempered. Richard complained inwardly.

He raised a hand and casually brushed Tsunade's fist aside. Since she wanted to play, he might as well spar with her.

That light brush made Tsunade's expression change. In the Ninja World, no one dared to receive her punches head-on.

Tsunade exerted force through her waist, twisted her body, and spun around with a side kick.

Richard swung a hand chop, striking Tsunade's thigh.

Tsunade only felt her leg go numb, and then her entire leg lost all sensation.

Richard retreated several steps and said, "All right, you've already lost."

Tsunade was unconvinced. She used Chakra to heal the spot on her thigh that had been struck and said, "I haven't lost yet. Continue."

Richard had no interest in fighting her anymore. The gap between them was too great; it was boring. He casually slashed out a burst of force mixed with Battle Qi, leaving a scar dozens of meters long and several meters deep in the ground. It made clear that if he had wanted to, one of her feet would have been gone.

"Lady Tsunade, you should forget it. Your strength truly differs too greatly from Lord Richard's. Even my true body is no match for Lord Richard." Katsuyu said from the side. Whether it was the Slug Sage's twisted sense of humor or genuine airheadedness, Katsuyu showed no mercy when twisting the knife.

"Even the Slug Sage admits she is inferior?" Tsunade stopped and muttered.

Although she had never seen the Slug Sage fight, merely judging from the Slug Sage's true body's size and the faint pressure she had felt when meeting her, Tsunade knew she definitely would not be the Slug Sage's opponent.

Perhaps even her granduncle might not necessarily be the Slug Sage's match. The Immortals of the three Saint Domains were no simple beings. Otherwise, why would the three sacred lands of summoned beasts be revered by the Ninja World rather than attacked and enslaved by the major ninja villages?

Since even such a Slug Sage admitted she was no match for Richard, Tsunade would not continue humiliating herself.

But that meant she could forget about getting the two of them to explain what those earlier words meant. Tsunade was growing frustrated. If these people who leave others hanging and mess with their minds weren't so strong, they would've been beaten to death long ago.

"Then I'll go retrieve those things first. We can study them together afterward. Perhaps we'll find a way to bypass Chakra control.

Katsuyu, do you want to come along?" Richard said in conclusion.

Since he was already here, he would definitely take a trip around the Ninja World. He would also naturally gather a few things along the way. Otherwise, wouldn't this trip have been for nothing?

"Let's go together. I'll send a small Katsuyu with you. Come to think of it, it has been a long time since I properly walked around the Ninja World. A thousand years, perhaps?" Katsuyu spoke with a touch of nostalgia.

The last time she had moved about the Ninja World was when Kaguya and another descended, throwing the Ninja World into turmoil. Deities and powerful figures from all sides fought against the visitors from beyond the heavens, but it ended in a miserable defeat. Only a few remained, barely clinging to life.

"Me, me, me! I'm coming with you too." Tsunade said, refusing to be outdone. Only by following these two could she learn more secrets.

Richard glanced at her and said, "Suit yourself."

After that, everyone used the Reverse Summoning Technique to return to the Ninja World.

At a casino in Tanzaku Town, Tsunade was summoned away in full view of everyone. In an instant, the entire casino emptied out.

Everyone knew it was best to stay far away when ninja were nearby, or they might easily be caught in the crossfire. Even the casino staff temporarily fled.

Only Tsunade's little attendant, Shizune, remained behind, waiting for Tsunade to return.

Thus, when Richard and Tsunade returned, they saw an empty casino. Only Shizune sat there in boredom, holding Tonton as she waited for Tsunade's return.

"Lady Tsunade, you're back?" Shizune turned around when she heard movement, but she had not expected that, besides Tsunade, someone else had returned with her.

Her mind went blank for a moment. Could Shikkotsu Forest have gained another new contractor?

"This is Richard. We'll be following him for a while. Katsuyu also came back with me." Seeing Shizune's confusion, Tsunade explained and gestured for her to look at the Katsuyu on her shoulder.

"Understood. Greetings, Lord Richard. And Lady Katsuyu, it has been a long time." Shizune bent at the waist in a bow.

"No need to be so polite. Let's set off first. By the way, Tsunade, you know the road to the Land of Rain, right?" Richard said.

"The Land of Rain? Of course I do. But why are we going there?" Tsunade asked.

"There's something there that I want." Richard did not explain too clearly. Once they reached the Land of Rain, they would know.

After traveling for a day, the sky gradually darkened. The group decided to rest for the night. They were now several hundred kilometers away. To ordinary people, the mobility of ninja was naturally very fast, but to Richard, this speed was no different from a turtle crawling.

Still, they were not in much of a hurry. He could treat it as experiencing the customs and scenery of another world.

"I'll go catch a few fish for dinner." Shizune said conscientiously.

"Just catch enough for you and Tsunade. I don't need to eat." Richard said.

The moment he said that, Tsunade and Shizune both looked at him. That was an interesting statement. What did he mean, he did not need to eat?

Richard did not want to explain. In truth, in the Coiling Dragon World, once one reached level seven, one could reduce one's dependence on food. After reaching the Saint Domain, one could go without food or drink entirely, maintaining one's condition simply by absorbing the elemental essence of heaven and earth.

After becoming a god, one's body was composed of Divine Power, so there was naturally no need to eat or drink. Of course, one could still enjoy good food; it simply was no longer a necessity.

"Go catch fish." Seeing that Richard did not want to explain, Tsunade said.

"Do you know Earth Release Ninjutsu? Build a few small houses." Richard asked Tsunade.

"You're that delicate? You need a house built just to spend one night? Can't you just make do?" Tsunade said.

"Tch. You ninja really know how to endure hardship." Richard said.