"Uchiha Shin? So it was him?" Sage Fukasaku exclaimed from within the cave at the highest point.
As one of the Three Great Sage Regions of the Ninja World, Mount Myoboku had existed since as far back as the age of samurai. The Warring States Period of a century ago was not distant history to them, and they knew far more about the Three Gods than modern-day ninja did.
Sage Fukasaku looked up and asked, "Great Toad Sage, what should we do now?"
The aged toad still looked half-asleep as he said softly, "Since he has come to Mount Myoboku, he is our guest. Invite him up."
"But..." Sage Fukasaku hesitated. His instincts told him that Shin was extremely dangerous, yet driving him away would place tremendous pressure on them as well. Even if all of Mount Myoboku joined forces, they likely did not possess that kind of strength.
Left with no other choice, he sighed inwardly. If only little Naruto were here right now!
Shin stood within Mount Myoboku, casually taking in the scenery. Countless toads appeared around him, some hidden and others out in the open. Their expressions were filled with vigilance, yet not one of them dared to attack recklessly.
Mount Myoboku's scenery was quite lovely, far prettier than most places in the Main World. Though it still fell somewhat short of the legendary realm of immortals, it carried an unhurried, natural serenity. Standing here, one could seemingly feel the natural energy permeating the air, unconsciously blending oneself with the surroundings.
"No wonder Naruto Uzumaki was able to master Sage Mode so quickly in an environment like this. As long as one's talent isn't poor and one has the right method, it really is easy to achieve results here."
Shin carefully analyzed the energy drifting through Mount