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At the sacred site of Mount Myōboku, Fukasaku and Shima, a married couple, were waiting at the entrance early in the morning.
"The father of my child."
"Could the distinguished guest the sage spoke of be the Child of Prophecy who changed the Shinobi World, the one he mentioned to Little Jiraiya years ago?"
Fukasaku shook his head. "Damn it, how could I possibly guess a sage's prophecy? Just do as instructed."
As Jiraiya's Senjutsu teacher, Fukasaku also filled with doubts at this moment.
To meet all your esteemed guests' requirements...
This was the first time Fukasaku had encountered such a straightforward prophecy.
"Um?!"
"How did that long serpent come to Mount Myōboku?"
Looking at the massive body crawling with its half-stretched body stretched out in the distance, Fukasaku frowned.
Could the sage's prophecy be referring to this snake?
What if it says it wants to eat Toad...?
Are they going to do it or not?
"Honey, there's someone behind the snake!"
Sitting atop the head of Manda, looking down at the Toad couple below, Haruma was secretly astonished.
These Three Great Sage Lands rulers, with their summoned beasts that even outlive Black Zetsu, are indeed extraordinary.
First, there was the White Snake Sage who managed to evade his detection, and now there's the Toad Sage who foresaw his arrival...
It seems one shouldn't get too arrogant...
At least until we completely transcend the Six Paths!
"Let's go, take me to see your boss."
Haruma calm voice came from above, and the couple secretly breathed a sigh of relief, nodding as they led the way.
I hope our distinguished guest isn't this stupid snake...
Bedbugs in Ryūchi Cave??
The Toad looked on with serious and puzzled expressions as they watched the Manda roaming their territory.
If it weren't for Fukasaku and Shima leading the way, they would have swarmed in long ago to make a snakeskin wallet!
Even the volatile Manda was unusually quiet in the face of the Toad, whom it had always disliked.
The upper half of the snake's body remained taut and motionless, dutifully serving as a mount.
A few minutes later,
It's less like a reception room and more like a magnificent palace.
Without further ado, Haruma pulled out the same contract he had signed with the White Snake Sage from his pocket.
Several meters long, white stripes danced lightly as Haruma observed the Toad Sage on the high platform with great interest.
Haruma's power was built on the lie that they could see the future!
Now I've finally met someone who can truly predict the future... Toad.
The old Toad atop the steps was enormous.
His loose skin and drooping face made him look like an old man who was nearing the end of his life.
But under Haruma weather conditions,
The old toad, with its slightly narrowed eyes, faintly emanated a dense Natural Energy...
She is no less impressive than the White Snake Sage.
Haruma remained silent, wanting to see just how much the Toad had seen.
With a flick of the wrist, the contract, several meters long, floated directly to the ground.
Fukasaku took it first and presented it to the immortal while secretly scanning its contents.
These rules and regulations are utterly devoid of any sense of order or purpose...
He glanced at it briefly, Fukasaku, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper, and his steps slowed down more and more.
"An immortal, an immortal! This!"
Fukasaku looked up at the immortal, his face full of resistance and doubt!
This was the first time it had felt a sense of absurdity regarding its own immortal's decision!
If this is agreed to, then the entire Mount Myōboku would essentially become this person's factory?
There are absolutely no wages or compensation; what a heartless factory!
Faced with Fukasaku's confusion, the sober Toad Sage offered no explanation.
He simply took the treaty, didn't even glance at the contract, and stamped it with his Toad seal!
"It seems you know quite a bit."
With her back against the snake's head, Haruma calmly asked, "Did you see images of me in the future?"
To the astonishment of Fukasaku and his Shima, the Toad Sage bowed slightly to the man and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty's future is beyond my comprehension."
"However, all the changes in this Shinobi World are within your control, sir."
"Perhaps destruction, perhaps rebirth..."
Haruma nodded and didn't ask any further questions.
With the system in place, it's normal that no one can see through it.
If this Toad could truly predict its own actions...
"Let's go, Manda."
Haruma patted the snake's head, "After finishing with the last family, it's time to go back and check on things."
Such a sensible immortal doesn't need to resort to explanations or intimidation like the one at Ryūchi Cave on Haruma!
The smart toad knows its limits.
Without hesitation, the Manda crawled directly towards the direction of the Shikkotsu Forest.
At the Toad Sage's signal, Shima left the palace first and led the way.
I'm just worried that those clueless little guys might cause trouble because of Manda.
This is also why the immortal didn't include the ill-tempered Gamabunta in the initial greeting.
"Grown ups..."
After Haruma left, Fukasaku asked, puzzled, "That contract..."
The Toad Sage narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Regardless of what's written on it, from today onwards, everyone at Mount Myōboku must strictly abide by the regulations here!"
"Including me, the same goes..."
Fukasaku's frog-like eyes widened in surprise, and he exclaimed, "My lord, what is it?!"
The Toad Sage shook his head, his gaze turning gravely in the direction Haruma had left. "Because I saw the consequences of refusing this person..."
"To refuse means that Mount Myōboku will be destroyed today!"
"Not a single clam survived..."
" Lord Hokage, you really don't need to take this risk!"
"At the Konoha Gate, a casual Anbu Tsunade."
" Lady Tsunade, you should stay in the village!"
Kakashi, who was standing nearby, also spoke up to offer advice.
Tsunade shook her head, her tone resolute. "I just happened to have made time because of the Five Kage Summit."
"Since the talks have been cancelled, I guess I'll just accompany you."
"Furthermore, having me lead the team will make your mission in Kirigakure much easier! After all, my title of Hokage can help you keep their higher-ups occupied."
That being said!
Jiraiya stepped forward, his expression worried. "You don't need to..."
"Alright, let's go!"
Tsunade stepped forward, "The documents are handled by Shizune and Shikaku, there's nothing that can't be done!"
Watching Tsunade, Jiraiya shook his head helplessly.
Once Tsunade makes up her mind, nothing can change it, Jiraiya simply can't persuade her otherwise.
After Shikaku and her own persuasion, Tsunade finally agreed to let Naruto go out.
But unexpectedly, she herself also joined the group for the visit...
The Hokage led the way, accompanied by a small team of elite Anbu!
Jiraiya, one of the Sannin; Kakashi; Might Guy...
And then there's the Byakugan, perfect for intelligence gathering!
Hyuga Clan, the head of the Hyuga Hiashi clan...
In addition, the most important Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Sai's Team 7!
There's also Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino's Team 10 from the Nara Clan!
Although I really don't want these kids to go on this adventure, it's not good if the visiting team only has Naruto as a Genin!
That would actually seem out of place, highlighting Naruto's uniqueness.