Lin Ze sank into thought.
He remembered that in the original story, the Tenseigan required the fusion of a large number of pure Byakugan, or activation through the Ōtsutsuki Clan's chakra...
Now that Kimimaro had Ōtsutsuki traits and such pure Byakugan, was it possible for him to awaken the Tenseigan in the future?
It was not impossible.
Besides, there was Otsutsuki Toneri on the moon. He could consider finding some time to go up there and get a few pointers from Toneri.
Lin Ze gathered his thoughts:
"That's about it."
"Kimimaro, bring Haku and Jūgo to Ascension Island tomorrow. After that, the three of you will go to Ryūchi Cave together."
"Ryūchi Cave?" Kimimaro asked in confusion.
Lin Ze explained:
"To learn senjutsu."
"Jūgo can naturally absorb natural energy, Haku has a talent for Ice Release, and you have two kekkei genkai-all of you are suited to the path of senjutsu."
"As for you, since you haven't fully adjusted to your body yet, don't rush into learning senjutsu once you reach Ryūchi Cave."
"I'll arrange for you to spar with those giant snakes and use actual combat to speed up the alignment between your body and soul."
Kimimaro nodded respectfully:
"Understood."
Lin Ze looked at him, thought for a moment, then suddenly said:
"Train hard. I'll need you all in the future."
The words were spoken very casually, but Kimimaro understood their weight.
Need.
Not use, not command, but need.
Kimimaro dropped to one knee and said firmly:
"Yes, Lord Lin Ze."
"I'll grow stronger-strong enough to become the sword in your hand."
Lin Ze smiled and reached out to help him up:
"Go on. Spend today adjusting to your new body, and be on time tomorrow."
Kimimaro bowed again, then turned and left the training ground.
Watching his retreating