The Test, Frog Was Shocked!

Jiraiya wasn't the only one who felt this way.

Fukasaku Sage and Shima Sage thought the same.

Even the Toad Sage, who always kept his eyes closed, opened them at this moment.

"Little Jiraiya, this kid is fine."

"If he came with ulterior motives and lies, he wouldn't have been able to ascend the stairs."

"As for the answer, I cannot give it to you."

"I cannot observe his future."

At this moment, the Toad Sage spoke.

He wasn't just placating Jiraiya; he truly couldn't see.

This little one's future was shrouded in thick mist.

"Alright, I understand."

"Can he... train here?"

Jiraiya slowly asked.

Originally, he had only intended to test Sasuke, with no other thoughts.

But now, Jiraiya genuinely wanted to take Sasuke in.

"He can train here, but he cannot form a contract with Mount Myoboku."

After saying this, the Toad Sage closed his eyes once more.

Although Jiraiya still had doubts, he didn't press further.

The Toad Sage was already very old.

Each time he opened his eyes, it consumed a great deal of his life force.

Jiraiya then shifted his attention back to Sasuke.

The child's gaze remained resolute.

Even though his legs were trembling, he showed no sign of wavering.

"Little Jiraiya, take him to rest."

"Continuing will harm his core."

Shima Sage said slowly.

"Mm."

Jiraiya nodded and walked out of the palace.

"Lord Jiraiya, were you waiting for me?"

In just this short time, Sasuke was already standing at the palace entrance.

A hint of provocation appeared on his face.

However, the provocation didn't last long.

Because Sasuke fainted.

On the last two steps, Sasuke's body had reached its limit.

In this state, he didn't hesitate to use Thunder God Mode.

His cells, stimulated by the lightning, instantly broke through their limits.

He stepped onto the final two stairs.

And that... was his limit!

"As expected, he's a monster!"

"I'm starting to regret bringing this kid here."

Jiraiya said with a bitter smile.

Nevertheless, he still took Sasuke and left the palace.

They went to the wooden hut he had built when he came here to train.

Shima Sage and Fukasaku Sage also followed Jiraiya.

Half an hour later.

The two toads and one person stood by a bed, all looking astonished.

"Little Jiraiya, this kid, did you really just bring him here to test if he was lying?"

Fukasaku Sage's mouth was agape.

"I... I think I was sure..."

Jiraiya scratched his head and replied awkwardly.

"Alright, if that's the case, then let him rest well."

"Little Jiraiya, go prepare some food."

"When he wakes up, he should really need to replenish his energy."

"We'll stay here and guard him."

Shima Sage added.

"Understood."

Jiraiya didn't argue and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, Sasuke's body was still slowly absorbing the surrounding energy.

And this energy was precisely the natural energy unique to Mount Myoboku.

Generally speaking, the Ninja World also had natural energy.

But its sparseness was almost negligible.

The natural energy in a Sage land, that is, the energy that could be absorbed and converted into Sage Chakra.

Without the special training methods of a Sage land, absorbing this natural energy would be no different from committing suicide by poisoning.

But...

At this moment, Sasuke showed no signs of rejection at all.

Shima Sage's so-called guarding meant helping Sasuke correct any problems before they occurred.

A few hours later.

"Old man, did you figure anything out?"

Shima Sage's eyes were filled with disbelief.

"His body is automatically harmonizing the natural energy."

"And it's already showing the nascent form of Sage Chakra."

"It seems we can't do much."

Fukasaku Sage stated what he saw.

Besides surprise, Fukasaku Sage was also contemplating the deeper reasons behind this.

He had never seen, let alone heard of, this kind of natural conversion of natural energy into Sage Chakra.

"Gurgle gurgle..."

"Heh heh..."

"Excuse me, sirs, may I have something to eat?"

Just as the two toads were in shock, a discordant "gurgle gurgle" sound interrupted their thoughts.

At the same time, Sasuke, who had been unconscious, woke up.

"You're awake!?"

"You're awake?!"

Both toads excitedly stood up.

Not only was his body not invaded by natural energy, but after being in such a terrible state just now, he had recovered in such a short time.

He even showed signs of hunger.

Normally, when the body is exhausted to its limit, it wouldn't feel hungry at all.

"Uh... should I go back to sleep then?!"

Sasuke felt a bit awkward.

Actually, he hadn't been unconscious at all.

His body had temporarily entered a dormant state under extreme conditions.

But Sasuke's mind was still clear.

He could even feel the changes in his body and hear the sounds from outside.

Sasuke had heard everything they had said.

"Uh..."

The two toads were instantly embarrassed.

Sasuke's words left them speechless.

"I'm back."

"That brat... you're awake!?"

At this moment, Jiraiya walked in carrying a large bowl.

Outside, a shaking sensation could still be felt.

It seemed there was some colossal creature outside.

"Hmm, you're awake. I..."

"Grumble grumble..."

Before Sasuke could finish speaking, his stomach growled again.

"Hungry!?"

"Quick, eat something."

"This is Bunta's food. I couldn't find anything else."

"It took a lot to convince Bunta..."

Jiraiya said, placing a bowl of moving "ramen" in front of Sasuke.

"Uh..."

"I don't think I'm that hungry anymore."

"Besides, I brought Military Ration Pills, so..."

"Mmph mmph mmph... I don't want to eat... mmph..."

A few minutes later, Sasuke lay on the bed with a dark expression.

He wanted to vomit, but couldn't.

Because the "ramen" that entered his body was quickly digested.

But the thought of the wriggling sensation in his mouth made Sasuke's stomach churn.

"Kid, this is for you."

"From now on, if you ever need help from Mount Myoboku, you can find us anytime."

Fukasaku Sage walked up to Sasuke and handed him a black scroll.

"This is..."

Looking at the scroll in his hand, Sasuke felt a special energy.