Chapter 74 I'm Sorry!

In Shikkotsu Forest, on a huge green leaf, Sōseki quietly.

Breath in ~ breath out ~ breath in ~ breath out ~

With self-hypnosis, Sōseki seems to have forgotten all the troubles and plans around him. The frequency of almost every breath is in harmony with the breeze, which seems to be blends perfectly with the nature.

At the next moment, eyeshadow lines began to appear on the corners of his eyes.

"Wow! Sōseki-sama is really amazing!"

"Amazing! He entered Sage Mode at his first training!"

Sōseki slowly opened his eyes amid these soft and lovely cheers.

'The first stage of Sage Mode is not difficult for me at all. However, if I want to use Senjutsu in normal combat, I must at least reach the second stage of Sage Mode.'

Sōseki pondered to himself as this second stage was actually a division based on his own understanding.

The first stage is to absorb Natural Energy for a period of time in motionless state, and then enter Sage Mode.

The second stage is to enter the Sage Mode while moving.

Just like Jiraiya's Sage Mode. Although the Two Great Sage Toads are fixed on his shoulders to help him absorb Senjutsu chakra, they are not really immobile, and they can still release Ninjutsu through hand seals.

Judging from his own experience, the "stillness" required by Sage Mode is more like inner peace, and it is easier to achieve this state without moving and small movements.

As long as he can keep his heart still in the battle, he concluded it is possible to achieve the second stage of Sage Mode.

As for the third stage, that is Shōdaime who can enter Sage Mode in seconds. Even in his opinion, this stage is still too far away!

Thinking of this, Sōseki dispersed the Sage Mode, stood up, looked towards the huge Katsuyu in the center and saluted, "Katsuyu Sage-sama, thank you for your guidance on my training!"

The huge Katsuyu, which seems have the size of a mountain range, moved its body and said in a peaceful and gentle voice, "Sōseki-chan, it is all your own effort to train so that you can reach Sage Mode! If you need help, please feel free to tell us!"

In a sense, he chose Shikkotsu Forest because of this consideration.

Compared with the prophecy of Mount Myōboku's Great Toad Sage and the gloominess of Ryuchi Cave's White Snake Sage, Katsuyu Sage should be considered the least threatening.

"I see, thank you Katsuyu Sage-sama!" After thanking him, Sōseki started forming hand seals.

Summoning Technique!

At the next moment, a small Katsuyu appeared in front of Sōseki.

At the same time, within the territory of Konoha.

The big Katsuyu who was summoned by Sōseki in advance, looked at the location of the little Katsuyu who suddenly disappeared next to it, and muttered to itself, "Is it finish? Then, I have to start working too!"

After saying that, its clumsy tentacles stretched out and formed hand seals symbolically, "Ha! Reverse Summoning Technique!"

As soon as it finished speaking, Sōseki returned to Konoha.

Looking at the familiar scene around him, Sōseki said with a smile, "Thank you, Katsuyu!"

The giant Katsuyu twisted its tentacles happily, "This is what I should do!"

After releasing the Summoning Technique and returning the giant Katsuyu to Shikkotsu Forest, Sōseki walked to the Mission Center.

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In front of the Mission Center, Asuma leaned on the pillar with his head in his hands.

"Sōseki, you are so slow today!"

"Sorry, the training just ended."

It was only then that Asuma noticed the rain and dew on Sōseki's body and also the refreshing aura that radiates from his body. Seeing this, the corners of his mouth twitched, "You've been training so early?"

Sōseki smiled and said, "It's only the case when training the Sage Mode. After all, training to be in a still state is almost the same as sleeping."

At this time, Inoichi arrived near the Mission Center, "Do you know the gap? Genius is not terrifying, what is scary is the genius who works harder than you guys!"

Asuma calmly shrugged, "I knew about this kind of thing when I was five years old."

Hearing this, Inoichi smiled helplessly, "That's really hard for you!"

Kurenai asked excitedly, "Inoichi-sensei, what rank the mission will we do today?"

A rare sentence also come out of Sōseki's mouth, "I hope it won't be another D-Rank mission!"

Even he doesn't think that missions such as finding pets to pick up litter can give them any growth.

Seeing that the three students are staring at him eagerly, Inoichi could not help but laughed and said, "Under normal circumstances, Genin can receive D-Rank and C-Rank missions, but for a rookie team without any experience like ours, it's not that easy to receive a C-Rank Mission."

As Inoichi walked into the Mission Center, "Among them, the first one to exclude is the escort mission!"

Asuma then asked, "Is it because the time is too long and it affects efficiency?"

"Actually, it's because escort mission's employers value safety the most! Even if all of you are geniuses, without any mission experience, no employer will agree to you taking the mission."

Inoichi stood in the C-Rank mission zone, and introduced them one by one. "This is to tame a large wild beast... It's a pity that it's to tame. If it's hunting, you should be able to receive it."

This time, it is Kurenai's turn to wonder, "Does it make any difference?"

Sōseki smiled and said, "It should be because he is worried that the failure of the mission will startle the target away. Therefore, compared to hunting, the mission requirements of this type of mission will be relatively higher."

Inoichi nodded and said, "That's right, you should be like Sōseki when you accept the mission in the future. Pay attention to analyzing the subtle differences. A real Shinobi should be able to analyze the necessary information before accepting the mission!"

"Take C-Rank mission as an example. The mission reward is generally 30,000 to 100,000 ryō. The rewards for missions that are time-consuming and risky will be more. However, it's better to choose the relatively inexpensive mission as it is not that risky or time-consuming."

"Therefore, this is the mission that is really suitable for us!" Inoichi's right hand brushed over the mission notice, and finally stopped at the scroll on the left.

[Exterminate The Bandits, Mission Reward 60,000 ryō]

Looking at the content on the scroll, Asuma suddenly became excited, "Will there be a Chunin in it?"

Hearing this, Inoichi did not know whether to cry or laugh, "There's no need to talk about Chunin, there's a high probability that there won't even be a Genin."

Asuma sighed upon hearing this, "What? It's boring."

However, Inoichi's expression became solemn, "Shinobi is also human, and they will die if their head is cut off by a knife!"

"In the past, there were newcomers like you, who always felt that ordinary people are nothing to be afraid. As a result, because of their arrogance, they are surrounded by the enemies and has no time to form hand seal. In the end, the ordinary people they looked down on cut their bodies a few times!"

Although Asuma didn't think he would be so weak like that, but after being reminded by his teacher, he still put away the contempt in his heart, "I understand, Yamanaka sensei!"

Seeing that the three of them were all serious and planning to go all out, Inoichi felt a little regretful in his heart, 'Should I not remind me? With their strength, getting serious is basically just a slaughter! If they are careless, maybe they can still get a bit of training.'

'Alas, poor bandits, I'm sorry!'

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