Chapter 134, Senjutsu... It's really hard...
The next morning, Team Sarutobi assembled at the third training ground.
"Upon receiving the order from Hokage-sama, starting today, Team 7 will begin Senjutsu training."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sat in front of the three of them, looking at these three disciples who had already become Chunin, feeling a wave of emotion in his heart.
"To be honest, I didn't expect that from becoming your teacher to now, Team 7 has only carried out two missions."
"But every mission is very difficult."
Upon hearing this, Raijin said to Sarutobi Hiruzen with a smile on his face.
"Yes, one B-rank, one S-rank."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and said to Raijin.
"Raijin and Tsunade will go directly to Shikkotsu Forest to follow Slug Sennin for training."
"Good."
Raijin nodded in understanding.
With that, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his gaze to Orochimaru.
"Nobody understands the Senjutsu inheritance of Ryuchi Cave. So, if you feel even the slightest potential threat in this method of training, decline it first, then return to the village. We will all find a solution together."
"Good."
A warm feeling surged within Orochimaru. This atmosphere was truly hard not to like.
"Additionally, regarding the rewards for the Chunin exams."
After sorting out the Senjutsu matter, Sarutobi Hiruzen paused slightly, looking at Tsunade and Raijin.
"Hokage-sama's intention is that both of you should refrain from learning any new techniques now. First, master Senjutsu, Mokuton, Magnet Release, and Flying Thunder God. Only then consider other techniques."
"Understood."
Raijin nodded again. Even if the Forbidden Scroll were placed in front of him now, he wouldn't know what to learn.
As for techniques like Edo Tensei, he didn't even dare think about them. Senju Tobirama would undoubtedly erase such jutsu from the Forbidden Scroll overnight.
"Orochimaru, the same applies to you. Master Senjutsu and Fuinjutsu completely. Only when you truly understand what you lack should you learn new techniques."
Orochimaru nodded. Orochimaru was indeed deeply fascinated by jutsu.
However, currently, there were still many techniques Orochimaru hadn't mastered.
So, Orochimaru wasn't entirely opposed to this arrangement.
"Very well, I wish you all successful training."
Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and remained in place. Mainly, they were waiting for Orochimaru. After all, no one could guarantee whether Ryuchi Cave's Senjutsu was suitable for Orochimaru's training.
If it wasn't, they would need to take Orochimaru to find Senju Tobirama.
Raijin and the others stood up, exchanged glances, and simultaneously formed hand seals.
"Boom!"
As their hands pressed onto the ground in unison, a thick smoke instantly enveloped them.
When the smoke cleared, their forms had completely vanished from the spot.
...
"Have you arrived?"
Upon entering Shikkotsu Forest, the first thing they encountered was the massive form of Slug Sage.
"Yes, the Chunin exams are over, so we've come to learn Senjutsu from you."
Raijin stepped forward and addressed Slug Sage.
Senjutsu—the only power in the ninja world, apart from Rinnegan or Sharingan, capable of countering the Otsutsuki.
"Let's get started then."
Upon hearing this, the Slug Sennin laughed lightly.
"So... how do we start?"
Raijin asked the Slug Sennin upon hearing this.
"The core of Senjutsu is actually natural energy. As the name suggests, it's the power that exists in nature. So, close your eyes, and if you feel something, that's natural energy."
The Slug Sennin said to Raijin upon hearing this.
"Is that so?"
Raijin nodded upon hearing this. To be honest, it was quite abstract.
To be able to learn such a technique... Jiraiya must be a genius.
"The reason I want you to train here is because it will be relatively safer with me watching over you."
The Slug Sennin said softly upon hearing this.
"Then we'll be in your care."
Raijin said to the Slug Sennin upon hearing this.
"Yes, Raijin and Tsunade will have to separate for a while. The training of Senjutsu is very difficult. Don't miss the opportunity to master Senjutsu because of each other."
The Slug Sennin continued, guiding Raijin and Tsunade to two different positions.
Raijin found a place at random, sat cross-legged on the ground, and closed his eyes.
Empty your mind, don't think about anything, and feel the nature with your heart.
But, people's thoughts won't change because of their subjective consciousness.
Even if you consciously want to empty your mind with your eyes closed, in reality, Raijin got distracted.
After mastering Sage Mode, see if you can develop a permanent Sage Mode with the help of Senju Tobirama.
Once you've mastered Sage Mode and Magnet Release, you'll be invincible in the ninja world, right?
By the way, that little house with Tsunade seems to have not been renovated yet. This is relatively important, and it can be used as a wedding room for Tsunade and me in the future.
How can Madara's plan be shattered?
If I pluck out and crush Uzumaki Nagato's Rinnegan, will Black Zetsu come after me?
Or, can I collect the Tailed Beasts with the help of the Akatsuki, take away Uzumaki Nagato's Rinnegan, and plant the Ten-Tails on the moon?
Just right, directly use Otsutsuki Kaguya, who is sealed inside the moon, as a sacrifice.
As an Uchiha, can I control the power of the Rinnegan?
As for the Sage body... as long as the body is strong enough, the effect should be similar, right?
So, permanent Senjutsu is quite important.
If I eat the fruit of the God Tree, I don't know if I can activate the Transmigration Eye. The Transmigration Eye should be a genetic mutation of the Otsutsuki clan, right?
This will probably depend on luck.
In the end, Raijin reluctantly opened his eyes. So annoying...
He couldn't control it at all...
"Don't rush, take your time. There's still plenty of time. Sensing natural energy at the beginning is like this. It'll get better after a while."
A small slug lay on the ground, speaking to Raijin. It wasn't just mere consolation; Slug Sage's words made sense.
After all, with time, there wouldn't be much else to worry about.
"Understood."
Raijin nodded and closed his eyes again.
Meanwhile, on the other side, another slug was gently comforting the irritable Tsunade.
Do I really have to learn this broken jutsu?!
Tsunade exhaled sharply and sat back down.
If even that idiot Senju Hashirama could learn it, why couldn't I?
If Raijin learns it and I don't, won't I be embarrassed?
Although Tsunade knew Raijin wouldn't mock her and would even console her, she didn't want that.
If she truly couldn't learn it, fine, but she couldn't give up directly.
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