Hokage Rock, as one of the most iconic landscapes of Konohagakure, has always been a monument to the achievements of Hokage in the past dynasties, and is also a symbol of the villagers' admiration and trust.
Since Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze died, there are only four huge heads on it, overlooking the changes in the village.
Regarding the rock statue of Fifth Hokage, it has actually been put on the agenda after Jiraiya took over the responsibility half-heartedly.
It's just that the village is in dire need, and resources and manpower have been given priority to the more urgent reconstruction and defense works. In addition, Jiraiya himself has no interest in this matter, so the carving work of the rock statue has been put on hold, leaving only a place on the planning drawings.
Naruto approached Jiraiya, hoping to learn from Sage Mode.
Since you can't figure it out by yourself, why not take a look at Sage Mode from Three Great Sage Lands, which combines the best of hundreds of experts!
Exactly what the two people muttered in Hokage's Office is unknown to outsiders.
All I know is that not long after, Jiraiya had a "saved" expression on his face and hurriedly pulled Naruto away from Office.
Just as they left Hokage Building and passed the square below Hokage Rock, Naruto (Young Naruto) casually raised his head and glanced at the bare, reserved fifth rock statue location.
"Speaking of which," he said in a relaxed tone as if he suddenly remembered something trivial, "Fifth Hokage's rock statue hasn't been finished yet."
Jiraiya was busy with the preparations for Summoning Technique. When he heard this, he didn't even look back and complained casually, "Ah, that kind of thing is casual. I don't care anyway."
Naruto nodded.
"Then... let's do it."
As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't even stop completely.
He stretched out his right index finger, pointed at the huge platform reserved on Hokage Rock, and tapped the space a few times.
There was no earth-shattering explosion of Chakra, no huge crackling sound of Rock, and not even much dust was raised.
Chakra is like the most dexterous invisible carving knife, brushing against the rough rock wall.
In an instant, Rock seemed to have life, and began to flow, shape, and carve independently and accurately.
Lines began to appear from scratch, and the outlines became clear quickly, including the eyebrows, the bridge of the nose, the shape of the mouth, and even the iconic bold white hair and the Forehead Protector on the forehead...
All details are outlined, deepened and finalized at an incredible speed.
The whole process is so fast that it makes people feel trance-like.
Naruto looked at his "work" with satisfaction, turned to Jiraiya who was already stunned and said, "Okay, this looks much more pleasing to the eye. Let's go, Jiraiya Senior?"
Jiraiya:"..."
This Kid is still angry with himself!
If it weren't for something that needed me this time, I probably wouldn't even bother to do such a convenient thing.
Jiraiya first contacted Sage Fukasaku, then asked him to return to Mount Myōboku and then used Reverse Summoning Technique to take himself and Naruto there.
The scenery at Mount Myōboku is very good, probably due to the abundance of Natural Energy, the vegetation here is very large.
After Naruto and Jiraiya came here, Sage Shima frowned.
"Little Jiraiya, this Young Naruto didn't sign a contract, right? Why did you bring him here?"
"Sage Shima, he wants to know about Senjutsu's cultivation. Natural Energy is rich here, and I want him to come over and experience it."
"Just feelings?" Sage Shima was doubtful.
"Yes, mother-in-law Shima."
Naruto's voice is calm and polite.
"I am just very interested in the transformation principle of Natural Energy and Senjutsu Charak, and I want to come to the source of this energy to experience it for myself.
Please rest assured that I will do my best and will not cause any trouble to Mount Myōboku."
His attitude was modest, his tone was sincere, and with Jiraiya's guarantee, Sage Shima's expression softened a little.
But she was still not completely reassured, and just snorted, "It's best that this is the case. Little Jiraiya, you have to keep an eye on him, don't let him run around, and don't let him touch things he shouldn't touch. Every plant and tree here contains Natural Energy, it's no joke."
My father and I went to ask Great Toad for permission. Only after Great Toad agrees can we let him learn Mount Myōboku's Senjutsu."
After watching Sage Shima and Sage Fukasaku leave, Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Naruto.
"Mount Myōboku is more open. Even if you are not a contractor, we are willing to let you study here. If you want to go to Ryūchi Cave or Shikkotsu Forest in the future, be very careful."
Jiraiya's voice was lowered, as if he was afraid of being heard by some invisible being, "Ryūchi Cave is the country of snakes, and it believes in the cruelty of the jungle and the supremacy of power. Law.
The Senjutsu inheritance there is extremely dangerous, full of temptations and traps. The cultivation process itself is accompanied by huge risks. If you are not careful, you will lose yourself, or even be backlashed by Natural Energy, turning into a stone statue or... worse.
The 'immortals' there are unpredictable and cunning, and their attitude towards non-contractors, especially humans, is not as 'polite' as Mount Myōboku.
Contractors will be spared their lives, but non-contractors will not necessarily be spared.
Going there rashly without enough strength and firm will is tantamount to throwing yourself into a trap."
"As for Shikkotsu Forest..."
Jiraiya's expression became more solemn, even with a hint of secrecy.
"That is the territory of Slug Sage, and it is also the most mysterious and isolated one among Three Great Sage Lands.
Even Tsunade doesn't know the specific situation. Maybe you can ask Slug Sage's clone after you go back.
Or you can ask Toad Great Toad when you see Great Toad later."
Toad Great Toad is also Gamamaru, that is Old Toads who has lived for thousands of years.
It once taught Sage of Six Paths to master Senjutsu Chakra, and gave Sage of Six Paths a talisman to resurrect his younger brother.
This Old Toads can even see the future and is a very mysterious existence.
Soon, Sage Shima and Sage Fukasaku came back.
"It's strange. This time Great Toad asked us to take you there quickly after hearing your appearance. Let's go quickly to save Great Toad from falling asleep again."
"Yes, little Jiraiya, take this kid and go quickly."
Sage Fukasaku also nodded in agreement.
Two people and two frogs came to the Palace of Gamamaru.
Great Toad Sage is Old Toads who is known to be carrying Orange Body, wearing prayer beads with the word "oil" written on them, and Scholar's Cap.
"Who is it?"
"Great Toad, little Jiraiya and his apprentice have arrived."
"Um, Sage Shima, Naruto haven't become apprentices yet!"
Jiraiya reminded in a low voice.
Sage Shima turned around and looked at Jiraiya in disbelief.
What did you say?
You brought me here without becoming a disciple or signing a contract, and you still want to see Great Toad Sage?
On the high platform, the pair of huge, wrinkled eyelids slowly and extremely slowly opened a gap.
A blank and profound gaze instantly locked onto Blond-Haired Boy standing next to Jiraiya.