Chapter 98.1 : Benefits!

Ninja World, Mount Myoboku.

In front of everyone's eyes, two giant toads, each nearly twenty meters tall, suddenly underwent drastic changes. These toads now were about two meters in height, robust and trustworthy.

Jiraiya also arranged a special event: he turned the hides of these two giant toads into custom clothing, and enhanced their weapons so they could be easily extended or shrunk.

This sight left many people questioning their sanity and wondering if they had fallen under a Genjutsu spell.

But the curious inquiries from the two "little" toads quickly brought everyone back to reality.

In an instant, the Golden List chat channel buzzed with activity.

[Nine-Tails: He's really become an adult!]

[Gyūki: Kurama, I'm not sure what you're thinking, and I hope our tailed beast is doing well.]

[Shukaku: If we can become human, can we finally escape the fate of being sealed within Jinchūriki?]

[Son Goku: That's not the main point; what matters is that once we become human, we might have the chance to train and grow stronger.]

[Kokuō: You're right, I'd love to become a human!]

[Chōmei: Do we even have genders as humans?]

[Tailed Beasts: .....]

[Isobu: Indeed, it's time to leave behind our past as beasts.]

[Matatabi: The ultimate mood-killer is serving you now.]

[Nine-Tails: We can definitely choose our genders!]

[Gyūki: I think I'd like to be a man, just like Killer Bee, my good buddy.]

[Killer Bee: Yo, good buddy!]

[Hanabi: I can't help but feel a bit moved.]

[Gamahiro: This is a whole new world from our previous transformations into adult toad.]

[Aoda: I'm getting excited about the possibilities.]

(…)

The toads' transformation into humans surprised everyone, but the tailed beasts were the most thrilled.

Their strength had remained stagnant over the years, either sealed inside Jinchūriki or on their way to being sealed. It was only natural that they desired this transformation.

With this transformation, they could finally experience exponential growth in their strength.

Following the tailed beasts, there were some names that very few people in the entire ninja world had ever heard of. Based on their conversations, it was clear that they were not human.

Meanwhile, in the live broadcast room, Gamahiro declared loudly, "Dad, my affinity for natural energy has increased by more than threefold, and I now possess all chakra affinities. I've seen some Ninjutsu that Jiraiya used, and I can even use Sage Jutsu. In the end, I can freely switch between human and toad forms."

Fukasaku and Shima were a couple, but the larger toads were not their biological children; they had taken care of them. Out of respect, the more powerful toads at Mount Myōboku affectionately called them "Dad" and "Mother."

Fukasaku was astonished and asked with a trembling voice, "You said your natural energy perception has tripled!?"

Only a few individuals in the entire shinobi world now remember that in the distant past, when shinobi had yet to emerge, everything in the world naturally grew stronger. 

However, with the arrival of Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, the world's future was reshaped by Chakra, causing the natural energy in the environment to become scarce. 

The number of shinobi has increased, with many attaining mastery over powerful ninjutsu and a lower threshold for entry. Nonetheless, the number of true cultivators and formidable individuals has dwindled. 

The primary reason for this decline lies in the significant reduction of natural energy in the environment, and the heightened talent requirements for cultivators. 

The three sacred places, known for their unique environments, are not solely Chakra havens but also facilitate easier natural energy perception. 

Despite these advantages, the three sacred places have been unable to develop as quickly as humans. The process of cultivating ninja beasts is prolonged, and truly exceptional talents are rare.

Take, for example, Jiraiya's giant toad companions, Gamaken and Gamahiro, who stand as the pinnacle of Mount Myōboku. Their talents were extraordinary in the context of Mount Myōboku. However, after their transformation, their affinity for natural energy has tripled.

This means that in the future, their rate of growth will triple, their ability to heal injuries with natural energy will triple, and their mastery of Sage Jutsu will also significantly improve. 

Furthermore, they will be able to learn human Ninjutsu after assuming their humanoid forms!

"Dad, I'm feeling about the same," Gamaken chimed in, adding, "And I sense untapped potential, a talent that's uniquely mine, an innate talent related my Sage Body ."

Fukasaku and Shima were thoroughly impressed. The benefits were abundant. They felt that they might not even be a match for Gamaken and Gamahiro now.

In fact, not only they but the Great Toad Sage, White Snake Sage, and Sage Katsuyu were envious as well.

Sage Katsuyu, in particular, could only lie in the Shikkotsu Forest at most times due to her size. However, if she could undergo a transformation...

"Little Jiraiya, hurry up and continue the Myriad Worlds Draw! We need to quickly continue the next rankings!" Shima urged Jiraiya.

Since Gamaken and Gamahiro made it to the list, it was only natural that they would too.

"Alright, it's time to test my luck as a Toad Sage," Jiraiya declared. "I'd like to draw."

The Gold List instantly emitted a ray of light, forming the familiar picture of the Gold List. The lottery area still displayed the same options. However, this time, there was a second word in the lower right corner, indicating that Jiraiya had two chances to draw.

"Let's go with the first draw," Jiraiya decided.

The number in the lower right corner of the turntable changed to one, and the pointer spun before coming to a stop in the section displaying various items, both good and bad.

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