The warm sunlight of Konoha shone down on the earth. Tsubasa and Tian Yueqing stood on the Senju Clan Compound. Ten Seigetsu had gone to learn Sealing Jutsu with Mito Uzumaki, while Tsubasa had come to pay his respects to his master. His steps were so light that it seemed as if he could fly.
Upon seeing Hashirama Senju, before he could even speak, Hashirama Senju him with a smile, his eyes filled with gentleness and expectation, saying, " Little Tsubasa, come with me. Today I'll teach you another useful Ninjutsu."
Upon hearing Tsubasa, Tianyi's eyes lit up instantly, and he hurriedly followed, his excitement palpable. As he walked, he said, "Are there any Ninjutsu you haven't taught me yet? I don't want to learn forbidden techniques for now! I'm only seven years old; my focus should be on accumulating Spiritual Qi." He was also wondering what powerful Ninjutsu his master would teach him. He hoped it wouldn't be one of those extremely difficult forbidden techniques unsuitable for his age, since his priority now was to accumulate Spiritual Qi and lay a foundation for the future.
Hashirama Senju burst into hearty laughter, the sound echoing through the air, "This time, I'm going to teach you the Summoning Technique of Shikkotsu Forest, understand?"
" Summoning Technique?" Tsubasa dropped open in astonishment, his eyes widening as if he had heard the most unbelievable thing in the world. He then excitedly exclaimed, "The Summoning Contract with the Shikkotsu Forest, one of the three legendary holy sites for summoning beasts? Isn't it said that only members of the Main Family are qualified to form a contract?" His heart pounded. If he could really sign Summoning Contract with the Shikkotsu Forest, that would be incredible! How could such a good thing happen to him?
Hashirama Senju smiled and patted Tsubasa's head, saying with a loving expression, "You are my personally taught disciple, and one of my chosen successors to the clan head. So you are now considered a member of the Main Family."
"That's wonderful!" Tsubasa jumped up with joy, waving his hands in the air, his face beaming with an irrepressible smile. "I've been wanting to visit the Shikkotsu Forest where the Katsuyu Sage lives for so long. I wonder if the Spiritual Qi there is even more abundant? Master, please teach me quickly. I can't wait!" The mysterious and Spiritual Qi rich scene of the Shikkotsu Forest was already appearing in his mind, and he wished he could fly there immediately.
Soon, Hashirama Senju arrived at the training ground with Tsubasa. Hashirama Senju stood still, his expression becoming solemn and focused. He slammed his hands on the ground and shouted, " Summoning Technique!" Setsuna, the ground trembled, and a giant Katsuyu appeared beneath his feet, lifting the two of them high into the air.
"What does Lord Hashirama Katsuyu in a human voice, gentle and steady.
Tsubasa tilted his head back, gazing at the enormous, beautiful Katsuyu, as large as a small mountain. His mouth gaped open, his eyes gleaming with shock and delight. He thought to himself, "Men really can't resist such beautiful, gigantic pets. I want one so badly! You know, owning such a powerful summoned beast is a sign of strength. It would be so impressive to bring it out."
Hashirama Senju Katsuyu with a serious expression and said, "This is my personal disciple, Tsubasa. Take out that Summoning Scroll and have him sign the contract."
The Katsuyu lowered its head slightly, carefully examining Tsubasa, its tone full of surprise. " Lord Hashirama, your disciple actually knows Senjutsu. I can sense the water-based Immortal Power within him."
Hashirama Senju smiled with satisfaction and said proudly, "He has also awakened the Perfect Sage Body."
"You Senju Clan's Sage Body is truly blessed. A child not even seven years old possesses such immense Senjutsu Chakra. It's truly remarkable!" Katsuyu exclaimed as she summoned a contract scroll and handed it to Hashirama.
After Hashirama Senju the scroll and unfolded it, he found the blank space behind Hashirama Senju and said to Tsubasa, " Tsubasa, you just need to use your blood to leave your name on the scroll."
Tsubasa took a deep breath, trying to calm his excited heart. He bit his finger and solemnly wrote his name on the scroll. After finishing, he looked at the Katsuyu with anticipation and said, "Lord Katsuyu, may I go to the Shikkotsu Forest to cultivate?"
The Katsuyu looked at him gently and said slowly, "Of course you can, but I'll be all alone in the Shikkotsu Forest. It'll be fine for short-term training, but if you're training for a long time, you'll get very bored there."
Tsubasa laughed nonchalantly, "Cultivation is the most interesting thing in the world, how could it be boring? As long as I can cultivate, that's good. If the Spiritual Qi in the Shikkotsu Forest is abundant, I plan to cultivate there for a long time." He thought to himself that as long as he could improve his strength, he could endure even the most tedious cultivation. Moreover, in the Spiritual Qi Shikkotsu Forest, his cultivation efficiency might even double.
The Katsuyu said gently, "You're welcome anytime." Then it dispelled its psychic abilities, vanished into smoke, and returned to the sacred land of Shikkotsu Forest.
Hashirama Senju looked at Tsubasa and laughed, " Little Tsubasa, you really are a training fanatic. But I have to remind you, there's only one animal in Shikkotsu Forest Katsuyu, so you'll have to eat vegetarian food there. Also, if you train there for more than three days, you can't use the Summoning Technique to return. You can only exit through the Holy Land's exit and then run back to Konoha. And the exit of the Shikkotsu Forest Holy Land is on an island in the sea. I trained in Shikkotsu Forest for three months back then, and then I ran back from the Nameless Island myself. It took me three months to get back."
Tsubasa frowned slightly upon hearing this, but quickly relaxed and said confidently, "Don't worry, I'll learn the Flying Thunder God Technique from Martial Uncle Tobirama, and then I can come back anytime."
Hashirama Senju couldn't help but laugh, "It's not that easy. The distance is too far; we can't sense the Flying Thunder God's mark at all."
Tsubasa scratched his head, his eyes darting around, when suddenly an idea struck him. "Isn't there Master? Master can use his Summoning Technique to summon the Katsuyu Sage, and then the Katsuyu Sage can summon me, right?"
Hashirama Senju's eyes lit up, and he patted Tsubasa on the shoulder approvingly. "You're quite clever, kid. If you're going to train there for a long time, you'd better be prepared. Bring food; I ate grass roots and tree bark for three months. It's really boring being alone there. The Great Katsuyu Sage is kind and approachable, but he likes to sleep and doesn't like chatting. Back then, the Katsuyu Sage had to send me a little Katsuyu to interact with so I wouldn't die of boredom."
Tsubasa nodded and said gratefully, "I understand, thank you for your guidance, Master."
On the very day he learned the Summoning Technique, Tsubasa rushed home like a whirlwind, excitedly telling his family about his upcoming journey to Shikkotsu Forest to Immortal Cultivation. Upon hearing this, his family members' faces showed worry. His seven mothers surrounded him, saying with concern, "Child, Shikkotsu Forest is known as a forbidden land. Only Lord Hashirama has successfully stayed there. You are still so young. How can we be at ease letting you go to that dangerous place alone?" His father and grandfather also frowned and nodded silently.
Seeing the worry on his family's faces, Tsubasa felt a warmth in his heart, yet also a sense of helplessness. He patiently assured them repeatedly, "I'll be alright. I have Perfect Sage Body, just like my master. I've already learned Summoning Technique, and with Summoning Technique and Reverse Summoning Technique, it'll be easy for me to return. Besides, my master will take care of me. It's just that this time it might take a little longer. Back then, it took my master three months to cultivate immortal Senjutsu there." He thought to himself that Immortal Cultivation was the most important thing in his life, and he absolutely had to go to the Shikkotsu Forest to improve his strength.
Seeing that he was determined, his family stopped trying to stop him and began to busy themselves preparing all the necessary items and food for Tsubasa. His mothers carefully folded clothes and put them into a bundle for Tsubasa to seal into the scroll, while his father and grandfather went to select some practical pots, pans, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, packing them up for Tsubasa to seal into the scroll. Looking at his busy family, Tsubasa was filled with emotion and secretly vowed to cultivate diligently in the Shikkotsu Forest.
" Tsubasa, are you really leaving?" Tian Flying Swallow tugged at Tsubasa's sleeve, her eyes red and her voice choked with sobs. She was only 10 years old, still an innocent and carefree age, but her attachment to her husband Tsubasa, who was even younger than her, filled her heart with the sorrow of impending separation.
Tsubasa gently patted Tian Flying Swallow's head and said softly, "Princess Flying Swallow, I went to cultivate to become stronger. Grandpa said that only by becoming strong can I better protect you and this family. You must cultivate diligently, understand?"
Tian Muyan and Tian Uguisu, both only nine years old and resembling two juicy Sakura, joined in. Tian Muyan hugged Tsubasa's arm tightly, her voice trembling with tears, and said, "But we can't bear to part with you. You're going to be gone for so long and so far. We'll miss you." Tian Uguisu nodded vigorously, tears welling in her eyes, "Yes, yes, without you, there's no one to sing us songs or tell us stories."
Tsubasa looked at the two little girls and smiled helplessly and tenderly, "I promise, when I return from my cultivation, I will tell you many, many new stories and sing many more beautiful songs. You must also cultivate diligently and listen to your mothers. Since you live nearby, you can come home to visit often."
Just then, three-year-old Tian Zhiyun came running over with her short legs. She didn't quite understand what parting meant, but seeing her older sisters crying, she started crying too, "Brother, don't go, Shiun wants brother to stay with her." Tsubasa quickly squatted down, picked up Tian Zhiyun, and gently wiped away her tears. " Shiun, be good. Brother doesn't abandon you. Brother is just going to learn some really powerful skills. When I come back, I'll bring Shiun lots and lots of delicious food."
Tian Yueqing is 13 years old this year and is relatively sensible, but her eyes are still full of reluctance. She stepped forward and said, " Tsubasa, although we know that cultivation is very important to you, you must take good care of yourself while you are out there alone."
Tsubasa at his five fiancées, with whom he was engaged, Tianyi felt a mixture of warmth and reluctance. "I will take good care of myself. You all must behave well at home and listen to your elders. When I'm not around, take care of each other, okay?"
He looked at his family, took a deep breath, and prepared to use his Summoning Technique. Just then, his mother Senju Ga, suddenly grabbed his hand. " Tsubasa, you have to come back soon. We've been counting down the days until you arrive." The other mothers nodded as well, their eyes filled with anticipation and reluctance.
Grandpa Senju Yasuhei snorted, "What are you all doing? Tsubasa is going to learn powerful Senjutsu, not to the battlefield. You're all making it sound like a life-or-death separation. Don't affect Tsubasa's ninja spirit. My grandson is destined to become the strongest."
Father Tenpuku held Little Tenmei's tearful eyes, and Tianming nodded to himself as he listened to his father's words. He thought to himself, "Tsubasa is not even seven years old, yet he is already so strong and still cultivating so hard. I must work harder too."
Tsubasa nodded vigorously. "I will definitely return as soon as I have mastered my cultivation." After saying that, he muttered some incantations, his hands quickly Hand Seals, and with a puff of smoke rising, Tsubasa's figure gradually disappeared from his home.
Ten Seigetsu and the others stood there, staring blankly at the spot where Tsubasa had disappeared, unwilling to leave for a long time. Tian Muyan sobbed softly, "When will he come back?" Dō Senju also whispered, "Don't cry, everyone. Focus on your cultivation. When Tsubasa comes back and sees that you've all become stronger, we'll all be well and wait for him together." Tian Zhiyun leaned against Senju Ga's chest, still sobbing, "Brother, come back soon. Shiun is already missing you." Senju Ga gently patted Tian Zhiyun's back, his gaze firm, "He'll be back soon. We'll wait together."
Amidst the reluctance of his family and the longing gazes of his five young wives, Tsubasa embarked on his journey to the Shikkotsu Forest for cultivation. Meanwhile, his wives at home also began their own serious cultivation, eagerly awaiting the return of their beautiful and ethereal Little Tsubasa.