Seeing that Kōki had already written the name, the Katsuyu put away the contract scroll and then prepared to undo the Summoning Technique and return to Shikkotsu Forest.
But just as she was about to leave, Kōki called her back.
Kōki asked the Katsuyu who was about to leave, " Lady Katsuyu, I would like to ask if it is possible to learn Senjutsu in Shikkotsu Forest?"
" Senjutsu? Who told you about them?" Katsuyu curiously. Knowledge of Senjutsu was extremely secretive, and very few people in the Shinobi World knew about them. So how did Kōki learn about them?
Upon hearing the Katsuyu's question, Kōki immediately offered his prepared excuse. "Because I've heard Lord Jiraiya talk about the Three Great Sage Lands and the unique Senjutsu associated with them, I thought that since I was fortunate enough to sign a contract with Shikkotsu Forest Three Great Sage Lands, I might be able to learn their Shikkotsu Forest Senjutsu to improve my own strength."
"I see. No wonder someone would tell you these things." Clearly, Katsuyu had no doubts about Kōki's words, because she knew Jiraiya's personality quite well and knew that he did indeed like to talk nonsense.
"Since Lord Jiraiya has told you about Senjutsu Mode, then I'll be frank. There is indeed a method for learning Senjutsu Mode in Shikkotsu Forest, but it is extremely dangerous and extremely difficult. To date, no one except Hashirama Senju has mastered it. So, are you sure you still want to learn it?"
Seemingly not wanting Kōki to get involved in Senjutsu so early, the Katsuyu said "very" twice, trying to scare Kōki away by showing how difficult and dangerous it was to practice Senjutsu.
But how could Kōki be intimidated by such danger? Besides, having read the original work, he naturally understood the difficulty and risks of Senjutsu.
He was mentally prepared for this. So he said firmly to the Katsuyu, " Lady Katsuyu, even so, I still hope you can teach me. Because I have reasons why I must learn this technique."
Sensing Kōki's unwavering belief, Katsuyu said nothing. Everyone chooses their own path, and even if she admired Kōki, she couldn't go against his own will.
However, she didn't agree immediately. " Kōki, since you've decided to learn the Senjutsu Mode of Shikkotsu Forest, I won't stop you. But right now, Konoha is still at war, and I believe you don't have time to come and learn. So, come find me after the war is over."
Upon hearing what the Katsuyu said, Kōki nodded, indicating that he understood.
The Katsuyu is right. It's wartime now, and I basically have no time to leave the scene, so let's wait until after the war to talk about everything.
"Alright, Lady Katsuyu, I'll come find you again after the war is over."
In contrast, the Katsuyu nodded, and then Kōki heard a "bang," and the Katsuyu that had been on the table disappeared.
"Now the problem with the Senjutsu is solved."
Kōki couldn't help but sigh as he thought about the promise he had just made with the Katsuyu.
Of course, the person I should thank the most is Tsunade. She actually gave me such a great gift. I must thank her properly when I have the chance.
And so, filled with longing for the immense power of Senjutsu, Kōki drifted off to sleep.
The next day, Kōki had just gotten up Jiraiya to a meeting. This hectic situation gave him a headache; he really disliked this rushed feeling.
Meanwhile, after traveling all night, Aizen and his two companions arrived at Rōran, a city located in the desert.
Despite the endless yellow sand, this city with its unique style still stands here, as if guiding those lost in the desert.
Upon entering Rōran, Aizen's exceptional sensory abilities detected an indescribable and immense Chakra hidden beneath the ground. This Chakra was so mysterious and profound that it was many times larger than the Chakra of the Tailed Beast in his original memories.
And this is why Rōran has stood firm in the desert – the Dragon Vein.
After sensing the boundless Chakra Dragon Vein, Aizen nodded in satisfaction. It seemed that he had arrived at the right time, before the Chakra of the Dragon Vein was sealed by Minato Namikaze.
However, Aizen found it somewhat strange, because he remembered that in the original story, when Minato Namikaze carried out the mission to Rōran, he brought Kakashi with him when Kakashi's eyes were still intact. This suggested that the Third Shinobi World War had not yet begun at that time.
Logically speaking, the dragon Dragon Vein should have been sealed by now.
Could it be that because they chose this place as the organization's base, it had a significant butterfly effect on later generations, causing the Sunagakure missing-nin, Mukade, who was supposed to come to Rōran, to not appear, and thus preventing Minato from arriving to take on the mission of dealing with Mukade.
So, does this mean that they, in a way, altered the history of the fall of Rōran?
Although Aizen thought so, it was all speculation. Right now, they still needed to convince the Queen of Roran to agree to let them settle in this country.
After all, the attitude of the Queen of Roran is related to whether they can utilize the Dragon Vein, which is a major event affecting the organization's development.
Walking down the streets of Rōran, observing the harmonious and contented smiles on the faces of the common people around him, Aizen nodded to himself. It seemed that the Queen of Rōran had governed Rōran quite well, and was probably the kind of person he had imagined—a person who loved her people like her own children. This was something he could take advantage of.
Under the cover of Genjutsu, Aizen and his group quickly arrived at the most central council hall of the Rōran Kingdom, where the Queen of Roran and her ministers discussed the affairs of the Country of Roran.
Hearing a lot of voices coming from inside the council chamber, Aizen ignored them and pushed the door open to enter.
A long, sharp thud as the door was pushed open echoed through the vast council hall, interrupting the Queen and her ministers' discussion of important matters concerning Rōran. They all turned to look at the door.
Three dark figures appeared at the doorway under the sunlight, looking quite mysterious.
Upon seeing the three figures suddenly appear, the ministers and queen of Rōran were taken aback. But one of the officials quickly reacted.
"Who are you? Guards! Guards! Get these three out of here right now! This is the meeting place of the Rōran Kingdom; ordinary people cannot be allowed to enter."
Strangely, he shouted several times but no guards came in. This immediately made him realize that something was wrong.
No, it wasn't just him; his ministers and the queen on the throne also sensed something was wrong, and their expressions changed.
A tense atmosphere instantly filled the council hall. Ultimately, the Queen of Roran remained calm and asked the three who had suddenly appeared, "Who are you, and what business do you have in Rōran?"