"I did succeed, but I'm still not very proficient. I need more practice. Katsuyu Sage, could you teach me some of Shikkotsu Forest's sage techniques?"
The markings faded, and Tsunade returned to normal.
Having only just mastered Sage Mode, she could only maintain it for a moment.
"Tch, looks like activating Sage Mode instantly like my eldest grandfather is out of reach. But the power of Wood Release... has also been greatly enhanced.
"The necklace my eldest grandfather left behind... really did let me awaken Wood Release. Just how far could Sakumo see?"
She raised a hand, without even needing to form hand seals, and the great tree beneath her immediately resumed growing. In mere moments, branches completely enclosed the platform where Tsunade stood.
Looking at the branches that had surrounded her at her command, Tsunade raised a hand and gently stroked the pendant at her neck, which had already dimmed.
Hashirama Senju's chakra had originally resided there, but now... it had completely merged into her body.
"Of course~ It's just..."
The Katsuyu Sage's voice was very gentle. If anyone ignored her slimy appearance and only listened to her voice, they would think she was the kindly older-sister-next-door type.
"Just what? Don't worry, Katsuyu Sage. I feel like my talent for sage techniques must be pretty good now. I don't know why, but after mastering my eldest grandfather's power, I feel very close to nature. Surely that should make practicing sage techniques much easier."
Seeing the Katsuyu Sage hesitate, Tsunade thought she was worried that Tsunade still couldn't master sage techniques, just as before, and couldn't help speaking up.
She was now brimming with confidence.
Especially after mastering Sage Mode.
"It isn't a matter of your talent. It's about Konoha. Half a month ago, the slug clone I left in