He pointed out the root cause. "Because the Training methods of Three Great Sage Lands were originally created, optimized and inherited to adapt to the racial characteristics of Toad, snakes and Katsuyu.
Although humans can learn with their intelligence and Chakra adaptability, differences in the nature of energy lead to the risk of 'animalization'."
"In order to help human Training ers get started, there are different auxiliary means in various places."
Great Toad Sage continued to explain:
"Mount Myōboku will use special 'Toad Oil' to smear on the Training's body to enhance its Sensing and absorption efficiency of external Natural Energy.
For Ryūchi Cave, White Snake Sage personally injects a trace of pure Senjutsu Chakra into the body of Training as a 'introduction' and 'signpost'.
Slug Sage's method is similar, it is to guide Training to Sensing Natural Energy in some peculiar way. However, it was only spread for more than a hundred years and then stopped spreading."
"It is these different methods of assisting 'Sensing'Natural Energy, combined with the unique properties of Natural Energy in various places, that cause human Training ers to deviate in the direction of different animals when deviations occur."
He finally emphasized the most terrifying ultimate risk common to all holy land Training methods:
"But they all have one unified and most serious drawback - petrification.
When Natural Energy completely loses control and seriously corrodes the body and spirit, beyond the possibility of any transformation or assimilation, the Training person will gradually turn into a lifeless stone starting from the inside.
This is the most complete outcome of Senjutsu Training's failure."
After clearly explaining all the risks, principles, and limitations, Great Toad Sage changed the subject and gave another option.
"If you want to be like your First Hokage Hashirama Senju, without relying on the assistance of the Holy Land, without being contaminated by any specific 'animal' atmosphere, and mastering the purest and most adaptable Sage Mode to human beings... then, you need..."
He paused and said solemnly:
"Go to the human world Training, go to the vast natural world, rely on your own Sensing, understanding and will to directly communicate, capture and tame the ubiquitous but elusive Natural Energy."
"This road is more difficult and dangerous than resorting to the holy land method. There is no ready-made 'Toad Oil' or 'introduction' to guide you. Everything needs to be explored, balanced, and taken on by yourself, and you need to bear all the risks of losing control.
However, once you succeed, the Senjutsu you master will be the perfect Senjutsu that best suits you, is not affected by any external characteristics, and belongs to 'humanity'."
After Great Toad Sage finished speaking, he quietly waited for Naruto's choice.
He has laid out the pros, cons and ultimate risks of both paths without reservation in front of this ambitious Young Naruto.
Should I choose a shortcut to a holy land that is relatively "safe" and has traces to follow, but may leave hidden dangers and aura of "Toad ification"?
Or choose the "human world Training" road that is full of thorns and narrow escapes, but if you succeed, you will have a broader future and purer power?
The right to choose was returned to Naruto himself.
The heavy palace door slowly opened inward in silence, making a low friction sound.
The light from outside the door poured in and blended with the dim light of Natural Energy inside the hall, outlining the figure of Naruto slowly walking out.
There was no special expression on his face, but his eyes seemed darker than when he entered, as if he had just experienced a spiritual baptism, and as if he had digested a lot of heavy information.
Behind him, on the towering throne in the depths of the hall, the huge figure had curled up again, its all-seeing eyes tightly closed again, and the Scholar's Cap above his head was slightly tilted.
Waves of low, long snoring, with a sense of age, came from deep inside the palace, as if the conversation just now was just an ordinary episode in the long dream of this ancient wise man.
He once again sank into the deep sea of prophecy and contemplation, leaving the real choices to real creatures.
Jiraiya, who had been waiting not far outside the palace and pacing anxiously, immediately stopped when he heard the sound and rushed over with a quick stride, his face full of concern and curiosity, and a trace of unnoticeable nervousness.
"How's it going, Naruto? What did Great Toad Sage tell you? Did he... did he agree to teach you Senjutsu? Did your conversation... go well?"
He had countless questions in his mind.
Great Toad Sage Why do you want to see him alone?
Did the conversation involve any disturbing prophecies?
Naruto looked at Jiraiya, who had a worried look on his face, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a peaceful smile.
"Chatting with Great Toad Sage has benefited me a lot."
He said in a calm tone, using words cautiously and generally, without revealing the specific content.
"Many thoughts that were vague before are now much clearer.
About strength, about the future, about... how to go on."
He avoided directly answering the question of whether he agreed with Professor Senjutsu, nor did he mention any specific predictions or plans.
But expressions like "I benefited a lot" and "My thoughts are clear" at least indicate that the conversation itself is constructive, and may even be positive.
Naruto paused, looking towards the strange and magnificent distance of Mount Myōboku, where clouds and mist shrouded the place, and huge plants and Toad stone statues stood silently under the nourishment of Natural Energy.
"Let's go back, Jiraiya Senior."
He retracted his gaze and looked at Jiraiya, his tone carrying a calmness after the dust had settled.
"Go back?"
Jiraiya was stunned and repeated subconsciously.
"You mean...Senjutsu doesn't want to learn anymore? Or Great Toad Sage..."
"Great Toad Sage gave me choices and inspiration."
Naruto interrupted Jiraiya's questioning, his tone was still calm, but with a kind of determination after careful consideration.
"I already know what to do. Go back to Konoha. There are still many things... that need to be prepared."
Jiraiya looked at Naruto's calm blue eyes and knew that he would not get a more detailed answer if he continued to ask.
Once this Kid makes up his mind, he is very strict with his mouth.
Moreover, judging from Naruto's calm but firm demeanor, it seems that he has made some important decision and is confident about it.
"Okay..."
Jiraiya sighed and scratched his hair.
"Since you said so... let's go back first. Sage Fukasaku! Sage Shima!"
He turned his head and shouted not far away.
Two immortals soon appeared.
Sage Fukasaku looked at Naruto, Toad had a look of inquiry on his face; Sage Shima was still a little angry.
"Little Jiraiya, are you going back?" Sage Fukasaku asked.
"Yes, Sage Fukasaku, Sage Shima, I'm sorry to trouble you this time."
Jiraiya said respectfully, and at the same time motioned with his eyes to Naruto to express it as well.
Naruto nodded slightly towards the two immortals and said, "Thank you both for your introduction and hospitality."
"Humph, it's good to know."
Sage Shima muttered and said no more.
"Then we'll say goodbye."
Naruto finally turned around and glanced at the closed palace door, where long snoring could be heard, with a deep look.
You said I couldn't make it happen, but I decided to make it happen.
You could say I was young and frivolous.
If you are poor, you can only benefit yourself; if you are rich, you can help the world.
I believe even more that man can conquer nature!
The light of Reverse Summoning Technique lit up and enveloped the two figures.
The next moment, the strange scenery of Mount Myōboku disappeared from the eyes, replaced by the familiar and friendly air and scene of Konoha.