Tsunade said irritably, "Didn't I tell you to come with me to Sunagakure? Go negotiate what you want yourself. However, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind has cut their military budget, so you probably won't get much in return."
Shinsei had also heard that Sunagakure was so poor they couldn't even afford to eat, so he didn't expect to squeeze much money out of them, but he still had to try to get Ninjutsu resources.
He remembered that Elder Chiyo of the Sunagakure had a forbidden technique called " One's Own Life Reincarnation," which was used to save Gaara was separated from Shukaku. He had to get this Ninjutsu.
Time flew by and it was afternoon. Inside the Konoha training ground, everyone sat on the ground.
Sakura carefully wiped Sasuke's sweat with a handkerchief.
Perhaps it was because Shinsei had told him before that the necessary condition for expanding the family was to have more children, and he took it to heart; or perhaps he was moved by Sakura's selfless act of saving his life.
Sasuke has clearly become much more accustomed to Sakura's actions; he neither makes demands nor resists.
Hinata lowered her head, her face flushed, her hands hanging down and clasped together, fidgeting with her fingers.
Her hair had grown quite long, and she was gradually developing a unique beauty that belonged to a young girl.
Shinsei sat up straight, cleared his throat, and said, "I called you here today to teach you a cultivation method that I developed."
Cultivating immortality emphasizes resources, companions, methods, and location. Resources refer to the necessary resources for cultivation, methods refer to the methods of cultivation, and location refers to a suitable place for cultivation. In ancient times, people preferred to cultivate in famous mountains and rivers or in places rarely visited by people.
"Companion" does not refer solely to a fellow practitioner, but rather to a partner on the path of cultivation, a fellow practitioner with whom one can exchange ideas.
As a time traveler, Shinsei had no suitable person to talk to, whether it was to bestow favors or to cultivate companions, so he decided to teach the Visualization Method.
Of course, the most important core skill he inherits is the Internal Alchemy, which is the foundation of his livelihood, and he will not teach it at present.
Visualization Method weren't that important to him, but they could help his companions improve their strength, so he planned to teach the Lotus Visualization Method to Tsunade's other three disciples, plus Ino.
Shinsei stretched out his arm and said to the three of them, "Grab my hand."
Sasuke glanced at Shinsei, said nothing, and simply held his wrist silently.
Sakura didn't hesitate and placed her hand on Shinsei's hand.
Hinata, however, blushed and raised her left hand, but froze in mid-air.
Shinsei grabbed Hinata's hand, intending to bring them into his mental space, but Hinata's body stiffened, and she fainted, her face flushed.
What's going on? Are ninjas really that weak?
Sakura quickly went over to check on him, shook her head to indicate that he was alright, and Hinata also opened her eyes with a blush, but dared not look at Shinsei again.
Suddenly, everyone found themselves in a vast, white, and boundless sky.
Shinsei waved his right hand, and a giant lotus flower floated in front of the four of them.
In past lives, the lotus has held important symbolic significance in both Buddhism and Daoism.
Visualizing a lotus flower can purify the mind, bring peace to the soul, and increase wisdom. For ninjas, most importantly, it can enhance their mental strength, thereby increasing their Chakra reserves and control.
Shinsei will explain from the beginning how to meditate, how to visualize, as well as the methods and precautions for meditation.
As for whether they can achieve enlightenment and cultivate immortality through meditation, Shinsei said that they are overthinking it. Without a master's guidance and supervision, trying to explore cultivation is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Compared to Sakura and Hinata, the Lotus Visualization Method should have the greatest impact on Sasuke's development.
Shinsei further hoped that this Visualization Method could help Sasuke purify his mind and prevent him from becoming a madman once he awakened the Mangekyō.
After finishing teaching the three, before it got too late, Shinsei went to teach Ino well.
The girl was too enthusiastic towards him, which made him feel guilty.
If all goes well, I will be able to live forever. So, who should I choose as my immortal companion?
(Three options, see which one gets the most comments. Naruto, don't worry, I plan to assign Karin to him. You might not have noticed, Sasuke didn't save Karin.)
Ino?
Hinata?
Tsunade?
At this point in time, if Ino hadn't left the village on a mission, they should have already completed it.
When Shinsei arrived at the Ino family's flower shop, he saw a beautiful blonde girl arranging flowers.
As if sensing something, she looked up and saw a handsome young man wearing a hat smiling at her.
The surprise came suddenly, and Ino's heart was filled with immense joy. As far as she could remember, this was the first time Shinsei had come to see her.
Ino trotted along, swinging her long ponytail, and rushed into Shinsei's arms.
Huh? Shinsei didn't know where to put his hands.
" Shinsei, are you here to ask me out?" Ino casually and without any hesitation.
"Uh, I'm here to teach you something. Do you have time?"
"Of course!" Ino nodded quickly. Even if she didn't have time now, she would. "Please wait a moment."
Ino ran back into the shop, took out a rose, and handed it to Shinsei, saying, "This is for you."
Shinsei really wouldn't do that now; he'd rather go and fight Nagato.
Just as I was feeling awkward, I caught a glimpse of a blond man walking towards me out of the corner of my eye.
Shinsei knew this person very well; they often met at the Hokage Building. He was Ino's father, Jonin Inoichi Yamanaka from Konoha.
Inoichi Yamanaka naturally recognized Shinsei. As the captain of the Konoha Analysis Team, Shinsei, the Hokage's top disciple and a key fighting force in Konoha.
The image of his own daughter handing roses to Shinsei flashed through his mind.
Shinsei's hesitant and timid manner only fueled his anger.
If he weren't outmatched, he would have liked to hang the kid in front of him up and interrogate him.
Fortunately, Ino reacted quickly. She slung the roses behind her back and called out to Inoichi Yamanaka, "Dad, you watch the shop for now. Shinsei needs to see me."
After Ino finished speaking, she ignored Inoichi Yamanaka's reply, grabbed Shinsei, and ran out.
The two jogged all the way out of the Konoha gathering area and came to a small river, where they sat down on a blue stone.
Shinsei could feel his heart pounding. This was certainly not from running; such a level of exercise was negligible for someone with the bloodline of the Senju.
"Thank you, Shinsei." Ino broke the silence by hugging Shinsei's arm.
"Oh, why are you thanking me?"
"Thank you for coming to see me. I thought you would choose Hinata." Ino looked at Shinsei calmly.
Shinsei turned his head away; he couldn't stand Ino's burning gaze.
Suddenly he felt a soft warmth on his face. He quickly coughed; this atmosphere couldn't continue.
"I'm here to teach you a new way of cultivation," Shinsei quickly got down to business.
The Yamanaka Clan builds their Ninjutsu around spiritual power, so they must have methods for cultivating spiritual power.
However, Shinsei didn't inquire about these secrets and instead taught Ino the Lotus Visualization Method on his own.
After finishing his instruction, he immediately made an excuse to leave. He didn't have the courage to tell Ino, who was overjoyed, that he had already taught three people.
A gentle breeze rustles through the trees, and the stars shine brightly tonight.