Chapter 281: Preparing to Take Action

As for other Tenseigan abilities, such as gravity manipulation or the Tenseigan Puppet Technique, Hyuga Rimei would need further practice to master them fully.

Overall,

Hyuga Rimei had indeed stepped into the Six Paths realm.

However, in terms of combat power, she was probably only at the Super Kage level.

This was due to her lack of combat experience and unfamiliarity with the Tenseigan.

To truly enter the Six Paths level, Rimei still had a long way to go.

The most crucial point was to help her continue increasing her chakra reserves.

For Shishou, this was not easy, but not impossible.

However, when he saw Rimei drenched in sweat, he suddenly felt that these matters could be set aside temporarily.

There were more important things to do.

For instance, making Rimei sweat a little more.

By the time the moon was high in the sky,

the exhausted girl still hadn't gotten any rest.

...

A few days later.

In the Shikkotsu Forest.

"Little Katsuyu, the Ryuchi Cave covers a vast area,"

"How can I use Sage energy to seal the Ryuchi Cave completely?"

"Also, what abilities does the White Snake Sage have? Can you tell me now?"

Lying on top of Great Katsuyu, Shishou asked seriously.

He could now enter Sage Mode, and Hyuga Rimei had successfully awakened her Tenseigan. It was time to head to the Ryuchi Cave.

However,

according to Great Katsuyu,

the White Snake Sage was integrated with the earth, continuously drawing natural energy, making it almost immortal.

To kill the White Snake Sage, Shishou would need to seal the Ryuchi Cave completely, cutting off its connection to the earth.

Only then would success be possible!

'Are you ready to take action?'

Hearing Shishou's questions, Great Katsuyu remained silent.

Then, a small Katsuyu split off from Great Katsuyu's back, crawled to Shishou, and revealed a scroll.

Seeing Shishou take the scroll, Great Katsuyu spoke:

"This is a scroll of the Shikkotsu Forest secret realm barrier. According to the sealing techniques on it, you can temporarily create a large-scale barrier."

"You just need to split off clones with immense Sage energy or find a few people with immense Sage energy to simultaneously perform the technique at spatial nodes around the Ryuchi Cave. This will temporarily cut off the White Snake Sage's connection to the earth."

"And you need to defeat or kill the White Snake Sage within that time."

"Additionally, the Three Great Sage Regions have never truly fought, so I am not entirely sure what abilities the White Snake Sage has."

"But, be cautious of the White Snake Sage's venomous fangs, which can turn you into a beast."

Listening to Great Katsuyu's explanation, Shishou nodded, indicating he understood.

Just as he was about to examine the scroll, he noticed Tsunade approaching.

Standing on a large tree, Tsunade placed her hands on her hips and yelled at Shishou, who was atop Great Katsuyu:

"Aren't you coming to eat?"

Her tone was like that of a wife angry at her husband for not coming home for dinner.

"Little Katsuyu, I have to go now."

Bidding farewell to Great Katsuyu, Shishou jumped down and approached Tsunade.

Seeing Tsunade's angry expression, Shishou smiled and took her small hand, squeezing it.

"You're so annoying!"

Tsunade impatiently shook off Shishou's hand and walked ahead.

She had painstakingly made a lot of delicious food, but Shishou didn't come home, making her very angry.

"You're angry,"

Seeing Tsunade like this, Shishou smiled and caught up, taking her hand again.

"Hmph!"

Tsunade glared at him but didn't shake off his hand this time.

Shaking it off once was a sign of anger that needed to be placated by Shishou.

Shaking it off twice would be too much and might make the man she loved dislike her.

Tsunade was well aware of this.

Seeing Tsunade still angry, Shishou scooped her up in a princess carry, laughing:

"You worked hard making dinner. I'll carry you home."

Being carried by Shishou, Tsunade glanced at Great Katsuyu in the distance.

To Tsunade, Great Katsuyu was like a respected elder. Being intimate with Shishou in front of it made her feel shy.

Seeing that Great Katsuyu wasn't paying attention, Tsunade said to Shishou:

"Carry me on your back."

"As you wish."

Shishou put her down, moved in front of her, and crouched.

Seeing this, Tsunade's lips curved into a smile as she slowly climbed onto his back and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Feeling the weight of her ample bosom pressing against his back, Shishou marveled, gripping her thighs and carrying her towards their small cabin.

"You seem heavier," Shishou teased, shaking his shoulders a bit.

The motion caused waves on his back, making him secretly delighted.

Tsunade, blushing, felt Shishou's movements and got angry, "Do you want a beating?"

Shishou grinned mischievously, "Are you pregnant?"

"Get lost! I'm not having your baby now."

"So, maybe in the future?"

"...You're only twenty. Do you want me to have your child already?"

Twenty was the age Tsunade believed Shishou to be.

She had estimated it from their first meeting four years ago when he looked like a teenager.

Shishou had confirmed her guess, so Tsunade and Shizune believed it.

Hearing Tsunade call him twenty, Shishou felt guilty and bit his lip.

Then he said:

"We who practice Sage Jutsu are destined for longevity. Age doesn't matter to us."

Shishou said this to lay the groundwork.

In case his real age as a child was ever exposed, he'd have a reason to convince Tsunade.

Hearing this, Tsunade sighed:

"To master Sage Jutsu like Great Katsuyu and attain longevity, who knows how long it will take."

The three Sages of the Three Great Sage Regions had lived for centuries or millennia. Tsunade hoped to achieve the same longevity.

But throughout history, only a few had succeeded, showing how difficult it was to attain longevity through Sage Jutsu.

"Don't worry. You can do it."

"Do you really believe I can succeed in mastering Sage Jutsu, Shishou?"

"Of course."

"Why?"

"Because you're Tsunade!"

"Hmph, that doesn't count."

Tsunade snorted but was in a good mood.

Soon, Shishou and Tsunade saw Shizune waiting at the cabin door.

The three of them ate, chatted, and played games together.

Then they resumed their daily life.

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