"Yuto, the Hokage and Hashirama-sama have invited you to come over, and they asked me to inform you that everything is prepared," the mysterious figure informed him before vanishing in an instant.
Without paying much attention to the identity of the strange masked man, Yuto hastily made his way towards the Senju compound, feeling a sense of excitement building up inside him.
Upon reaching Tsunade's home, he immediately headed towards the living room, where he found Hashirama and Tobirama waiting for him.
With a hint of impatience in his voice, Yuto asked, "Hashirama-sama, Hokage-sama, did the ninjutsu really work?"
Hashirama beamed with excitement and patted Yuto on the shoulder, exclaiming, "Yuto, you've truly come up with an incredible ninjutsu!"
Yuto grinned bashfully in response.
After discussing Yuto's idea, Tobirama promptly pulled Hashirama away from his gambling activities and brought him to his secret experimental base. There, they spent the entire day studying and experimenting with the ninjutsu.
After six months of research and using Hashirama's cells as the basis, Tobirama conducted thousands of experiments and eventually discovered a special chakra that could enhance cell vitality.
This type of chakra required a unique balance of physical and spiritual energy in a light golden color, and it could not be used for normal jutsu but only to strengthen the body. It had significant limitations, and only those with advanced chakra control, such as the ability to use healing jutsu, could produce it.
However, there was another issue that arose: the special Chakra that was generated by each individual could not be used on someone else. This meant that it was impossible for one person to generate the special Chakra and use it on another individual.
Although the cell enhancement technique was successfully developed, Tobirama was not as happy as he initially thought he would be. He found that this Chakra was effective when tested by the two of them, but the increase in cell vitality was very limited.
The two estimated that the maximum increase in vitality would only be around one percent, which was better than nothing, but still not what they had hoped for. Despite this, Hashirama was content with the results, as he felt that his lifespan had been extended by using the Chakra to enhance his cells, which had slowed the speed of his life.
Unfortunately, it was not a complete cure, and although the result was not satisfactory, Hashirama had already come to terms with his mortality and was content to live happily while he still had the chance.
Tobirama quickly adjusted his mood and instructed an ANBU to inform Yuto of how to generate the special Chakra. Under the watchful eyes of the two brothers, Yuto began the experiment.
Yuto invoked his physical and mental energy, carefully mixed them according to Tobirama's ratio, and created a pale golden streamer within his body. As Yuto continued to mix his energy, more and more pale golden Chakra was generated and finally gathered into a sphere. The sphere moved around Yuto's body, and as it passed, the cells in his body began to send out signals of desire, devouring the sphere in unison.
After the sphere disappeared, a sense of comfort washed over Yuto. His body felt like it had undergone a deep evolution, and the energy that was originally extracted from his cells had been transformed into a higher-level energy that was more beneficial for cell growth.
Yuto slowly opened his eyes, sensing the changes in his body as he clenched his fists and felt his newfound strength. When he attempted to refine his normal chakra, he was immediately stunned by the results.
Thanks to his powerful chakra control, he could feel that just one refinement had increased his chakra by 1%. If he continued to practice like this, he could potentially double his chakra in a day.
Yuto excitedly shared the news with Hashirama and Tobirama, both of whom were amazed by his progress. After examining Yuto, Hashirama was surprised and suggested that the chakra might have little effect on adults but work wonders for children like Yuto.
Tobirama, fueled by his research spirit, wanted to record the strengthening effects of the chakra through Yuto's cell strengthening practice to conclude its suitability for people of Yuto's age.
Upon hearing Tobirama's idea, Yuto eagerly agreed. Hashirama decided to keep the ninjutsu in the sealed book but reminded Yuto that he was also one of its inventors and had the right to teach it freely.
However, Hashirama suddenly remembered their bet and apologized for forgetting about it. Yuto was hesitant to make a request, but Hashirama insisted and wanted to make up for delaying his death with the ninjutsu.
Yuto had no choice but to let Hashirama know his request. He had already gained so much from the cell enhancement technique, and he didn't have any other request at the moment.
After thinking for a while, Hashirama pounded his palm and said, "Wait here, Yuto."
Hashirama bit his thumb, formed hand seals, and then slammed his palm on the ground. A plume of white smoke emerged, revealing a slug the size of a man. Hashirama patted the slug's body and said, "Katsuyu, bring out the Summoning scroll."
"Of course, Master Hashirama," replied Katsuyu.
Katsuyu opened its mouth, and a large scroll emerged. Hashirama opened the scroll and gestured for Yuto to come forward.
"Yuto, write your name here so you can summon Katsuyu in battle," Hashirama instructed.
Although Yuto was surprised by the appearance of Katsuyu, he accepted it since it was summoned by Hashirama-sama.
Yuto wrote his name on the scroll as instructed, and then handed it to Katsuyu. Hashirama then pointed to Yuto and said, "Katsuyu, Yuto is a talented young ninja. Please take care of him in the future."
Katsuyu nodded in agreement, committing Yuto's appearance to memory.
"I understand, Hashirama. Yuto, I will teach all my knowledge to you in the time to come." said Katsuyu.
"Please guide me, Katsuyu." replied Yuto.