Alchemy did not succeed with every batch. Fortunately, there were plenty of medicinal ingredients. The more pills he refined, the more experienced he became.
The pills Hiruzen Sarutobi refined were not particularly precious, mostly ones that boosted cultivation.
Boosting cultivation and assisting training were, in fact, the most important matters.
Given the Shinobi World's current development, Hiruzen Sarutobi had nothing to worry about and could cultivate in peace.
Other than the Otsutsuki Clan, he had no rivals at all.
If he cultivated step by step and reached the Golden Core stage, he could explore the entire Shinobi World.
Half a month later, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally finished refining enough pills to last half a year. Naturally, there were portions for Tsunade and Miki Xiaoai as well.
Zisu did not need these pills. She only needed to consume the life energy she had accumulated in the past to reach the late Foundation Establishment stage, then find an opportunity to form her core.
After giving the pills to the two women, Hiruzen Sarutobi called Zisu over and brought her toward the Hokage's office.
Along the way, Zisu was dazzled by everything she saw.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had asked her to help teach Tsunade and Miki Xiaoai, so Zisu had obediently stayed there, instructing the two women for a full half month while waiting for him to return.
The thought processes of summoned beasts truly differed from those of humans. They were not so roundabout and were remarkably straightforward.
Present-day Konoha had the feel of a major metropolis from the future, with towering buildings and a large population.
Thanks to its excellent public safety and formidable strength, more and more civilians and merchants were moving into Konoha, and even wandering ninja had come to settle there.
As long as they accepted Konoha's jurisdiction, they could