Another day passed, Ainz finally began practicing the Shikkotsu Forest Senjutsu.
The Shikkotsu Forest Senjutsu is also based on the unique Natural Energy of the Shikkotsu Forest, which can be obtained from the leaves of the giant trees.
Unlike Mount Myōboku, Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Mode begins with green markings appearing on their faces as soon as they condense the first trace of Senjutsu Chakra energy, indicating they have entered Sage Mode.
However, the power of Sage Mode depends on an individual's ability to control it. Once the threshold is exceeded, the gentle Natural Energy of the Shikkotsu Forest will rapidly invade the mind and body, and the body will begin to turn into Katsuyu.
But... these are all minor matters in front of Ainz. Like I said, if he doesn't have self-control, Konoha will be in deep trouble.
The Katsuyu Sage and Elder Centipede sipped their hot tea, watching Ainz, who had completely mastered the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Mode in just one hour.
The Elder Centipede, with a teacup held between his two tails, said, " Katsuyu Sage, this fellow is quite formidable! Does he really need Senjutsu?"
The Katsuyu Sage nodded and said, "Yes. I heard from Hongshi that he came to learn because of his newly accepted little apprentice."
Elder Centipede paused, his teacup still slightly wet with admiration. "Oh, surprisingly, a gentle person."
"Yes, that's right. I heard from Lady Tsunade that Hongshi-kun helped many people in Konoha, including Sakura, who awakened the Wood Release: Kekkei Genkai."
"So that's how it is. His Chakra was enough to destroy the entire Shikkotsu Forest. It was all for his disciple. But speaking of which, his talent is terrifying."
In their perception, Natural Energy was frantically converging around Ainz, forming an invisible Uzumaki. At the same time, Ainz's body changed from black to green, and then, because the green was too intense, it turned black again.
Lord God: "So, you're so dark because your eyeshadow is too big and too dark?"
Finally, Ainz opened his eyes. "Oh! Such powerful vitality! I feel like I can live forever!"
An endless life force filled Ainz's body, indicating that the Shikkotsu Forest Senjutsu and Wood Release were an excellent combination, although the physical enhancement was not significant.
The Katsuyu Sage laughed, " Hongshi-kun, I didn't expect you to be so talented! You have already completed your training in the Shikkotsu Forest Senjutsu."
Elder Centipede nodded and said, "You're much stronger than that kid, Hashirama Senju!"
Ainz placed his hand on his chest, the Sealing Jutsu spreading out to lock in the collected Natural Energy and Senjutsu Chakra. He bowed to the Katsuyu Sage and said, "Thank you for your guidance."
Elder Centipede sensed that Ainz's Natural Energy was not leaking out at all, and sighed with admiration, "Even the Sage of Six Paths who appeared a thousand years ago could not have achieved this."
The Katsuyu Sage asked, "By the way, Hongshi-kun, where are you going next?"
Ainz said, "Next, I'm going to Ryūchi Cave to find the White Snake Sage and cultivate the Sage Mode of Ryūchi Cave."
" Ryūchi Cave, what are you doing going there?" Elder Centipede exclaimed in surprise, "That guy isn't as easy to talk to as the Katsuyu Sage. He's eaten so many people already!"
As Three Great Sage Lands, they each have a deep understanding of each other.
The Katsuyu Sage, however, was not worried at all. "Oh dear, with Hongshi's strength, even the White Snake Sage can't do anything to him. Besides, he can easily learn the most difficult Shikkotsu Forest Senjutsu, so the Senjutsu Techniques of Ryūchi Cave are a piece of cake."
Ainz nodded and said to the Katsuyu Sage, " Katsuyu Sage, I'd like to bring one of your Katsuyu clones with me."
The essence of the Summoning Technique is Space-Time Ninjutsu, one of the Space-Time Ninjutsu. By signing a contract, it can summon a summoning beast regardless of spatial distance. However, it requires Chakra to maintain its existence, so it cannot exist for too long like Hongshi. Therefore, Hongshi plans to take the Katsuyu directly to Xiao Daocao.
The Katsuyu Sage nodded in agreement, creating a clone about the size of Xiao Daocao: "Alright, the Summoning Technique only lasts for a very short time each time it's used. It's been a long time since I've properly seen the outside world. Oh, and bring a leaf with you."
A giant green leaf drifted down from the sky. Ainz used Sealing Jutsu to shrink it to the size of his palm and put it in his pocket. "Okay, thank you. This is a return gift."
With that, Ainz waved his staff, and a large amount of Nuclear Release Chakra burst out of his body, shooting straight to the top of the sky before merging into the barrier that enveloped the Shikkotsu Forest.
"Boom..."
Numerous Sealing Jutsu appeared out of thin air, greatly strengthening the barrier of Shikkotsu Forest. At the same time, supported by Natural Energy, a cycle was formed, preventing the Natural Energy of Shikkotsu Forest from leaking out.
The loss of Natural Energy has always been the problem that Shikkotsu Forest has wanted to solve, but it has not been able to use Sealing Jutsu. Ainz was able to arrive here in the shortest time because he was looking for the Natural Energy dissipating in the air.
Ainz pointed to the giant tree. "Although this tree is still lush, its Natural Energy has been dissipating over the years, and it's starting to dissipate now. I've strengthened the barrier with a seal, so there won't be any more waste."
The Katsuyu Sage and the Elder Centipede exchanged a glance. "We just wanted to kill some time, but we ended up making a fortune!"
With his Katsuyu clone in tow, Ainz floated into the air. "Then I'm leaving!"
Having said that, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique and left the Shikkotsu Forest.
Elder Centipede asked, " Katsuyu Sage, is he the person you once told me about?"
When the Katsuyu saw the Hongshi, it sensed, like the two hermits of Mount Myōboku, Fukasaku and Shima, the immense amount of Chakra hidden within him.
"That's inaccurate. This person is a clone of Hongshi. The real Hongshi is far more powerful than him, a being capable of destroying the entire Shinobi World."
Elder Centipede continued, "Then what is his purpose? Is it simply to make others stronger?"
"Maybe so. A strong person like him would always have some personality traits. My god! He used the Flying Thunder God to fly straight to the Land of the Moon!"
"What?! Are you kidding me?!"
One day later
Somewhere in the Land of Waterfalls
After recovering all his Chakra, Ainz went directly to the location of Ryūchi Cave.
Orochimaru learned the approximate location of Ryūchi Cave from his memories. The entrance was indicated by the Little Katsuyu on his shoulder. It was located in an extremely secluded valley deep in the Land of Waterfalls, shrouded in mist all year round, making it impossible to discern directions.
Looking at the Ryūchi Cave before him, which reeked of blood and was covered with venomous snakes, Ainz used Ninjutsu with a look of disgust, creating an invisible Wind Blade domain around himself, which shredded all the approaching snakes.
The Katsuyu spoke up, " Hongshi-kun... the White Snake Sage is very dangerous. You should be prepared."
As Ainz walked into the cave, he said, "It's alright. The original body said that if he's unwilling to teach, I'll fight him until he does. I now possess the Senjutsu of both Mount Myōboku and Shikkotsu Forest, so how could I possibly lose? Also, please call me Ainz."
After handing the Katsuyu over to Hongshi in the Land of the Moon, Ainz took one of the Katsuyu as a guide, and the two chatted quite happily, telling each other everything about the Nuclear Ninja Village.
In Hongshi's words, "So what if they find out? They can't beat me anyway."