Chapter 93 : Educational Prospect!

"Kazuhiko-sama, I am the main body. Do you have any instructions?" 

Sage Katsuyu was accustomed to the surprised expression on Kazuhiko's face when he saw her for the first time. It was a reaction she had encountered from all her summoners over the years.

She was familiar with this scenario, although her size was immense, her voice remained gentle and kind. Even to someone as insignificant as Kazuhiko in her eyes, she maintained the utmost courtesy.

Kazuhiko involuntarily shook his head and asked, "Sage Katsuyu, you are also one of Konoha's summoning beasts. If one day my country and Konoha go to war, where would your allegiance lie?"

Sage Katsuyu tilted her head slightly, a look of suspicion in her eyes. "Kazuhiko-sama, didn't you just come from Konoha? You were in the Senju clan, and Konoha has a good relationship with you. Why would there be a war?"

"Well, I meant 'if,' after all, who can predict the future?"

"Humans are indeed peculiar, always fighting for various strange reasons," Katsuyu chimed in.

"Kazuhiko-sama, war holds no meaning for me. Whenever my summoner calls, my clone will appear, regardless of the nation or individual," Sage Katsuyu's gentle voice assured.

Kazuhiko nodded, realizing that Sage Katsuyu was a completely neutral summoning beast when it came to human affairs. 

He understood that, having lived for thousands of years, she had likely witnessed countless human wars and conflicts. She had seen it all and had moved beyond the need for power or competition.

Among humans, only a select few of her summoners could influence her stance, and this was closely tied to their identities. 

She was currently Konoha's summoning beast, but in the future, she could potentially become the summoning beast of the Land of Thunder, the Land of Water, or any other smaller nation. 

Her influence could span the entire ninja world over thousands of years.

What mattered most to her was the position and attitude of her summoner.

Kazuhiko heard Sage Katsuyu's musings and, after some thought, voiced his own opinion. "Differences in future development concepts may lead to war, especially when two nations are in close proximity. It seems almost inevitable..."

Katsuyu concurred, "Indeed, when there are differing ideologies, especially concerning national development, wars can easily erupt."

Sage Katsuyu added her perspective, acknowledging that such conflicts were not beyond her comprehension. 

Humans would always find reasons to fight, whether for wealth, power, or bloodline limits. However, the most brutal and irreconcilable conflicts were those driven by clashing ideologies.

"Kazuhiko-sama, if a war does arise, please believe that I will remain neutral," Sage Katsuyu reassured.

Kazuhiko believed in her guarantee and thought about the potential for education in the Land of Whirlpools. 

If they were to implement reforms, education would be essential. With Sage Katsuyu's vast knowledge, she could serve as a living history textbook. 

Kazuhiko envisioned her as a teacher and mentor in the ninja world, capable of answering questions about the ninja world's long history and its many facets.

While Kazuhiko was eager to make Sage Katsuyu the first teacher of the Land of Whirlpools, he realized it was too soon to ask. "Perhaps I should wait a while and get to know her better before making such a request..."

Turning back to Sage Katsuyu, he asked, "Sage Katsuyu, may I explore this area? I would like to explore the Shikkotsu Forest."

"Of course, Kazuhiko-sama, you are free to explore. If you have any questions, feel free to consult me, and my clone will guide you," Sage Katsuyu replied.

With that, a smaller version of Sage Katsuyu, roughly Kazuhiko's height, separated from her.

The small Sage Katsuyu, while appearing slow, was actually quite agile. "Kazuhiko-sama, allow me to lead the way," she offered.

Kazuhiko followed her as they embarked on a journey through this unique world. He marveled at the surroundings and the abundance of natural energy. 

The landscape was filled with plant life, leaves, and a persistent gray fog that gave the world a surreal, otherworldly appearance. Kazuhiko noticed a few creatures aside from some small insects.

The traces of Katsuyu's passage were evident everywhere, marked by the imprints of her enormous body and a layer of translucent mucus.

This mucus was abundant throughout the Shikkotsu Forest, and it was essential for the survival of many plants. Kazuhiko observed that numerous plants absorbed energy from the mucus, allowing them to thrive.

The mist in this forest had a unique quality, containing natural energy that was rarely found outside this world. 

In the outside world, natural energy was challenging for ordinary people to sense, and even if they were aware of its existence, they had no guidance on how to harness it.

For Kazuhiko, this presented a remarkable opportunity to learn how to utilize natural energy. He was eager to learn from Sage Katsuyu, who could guide him on the path of mastering natural energy.

The use of natural energy was essential for advanced techniques and would be instrumental in his future development. Learning how to utilize natural energy was a prerequisite for using Sage Arts and required a balance of one's own chakra and natural energy.

Kazuhiko's determination to learn this skill was unwavering. He saw Sage Katsuyu's presence as a unique opportunity for growth, one that could greatly benefit the Land of Whirlpools and its educational system.

As he journeyed deeper into the forest, Kazuhiko knew that the chance to learn from Sage Katsuyu was a rare and priceless gift.

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