Chapter 66 Sage mode

Tsunade shot him one last warning glare before standing up and heading toward the door. "Get some rest," she muttered.

He watched her leave, the door closing softly behind her, and for a moment, the room fell into silence again. His grin faded as he stared at the flickering shadows cast by the fire.

A sigh escaped his lips as he lay back down. Sage Practice, huh? Tsunade wasn't wrong—this wasn't something to be taken lightly.

Outside, Tsunade stood on the balcony,

Tsunade stood on the balcony, arms crossed tightly against her chest as she gazed into the night.

Hiro wanted to learn Sage Mode from Katsuyu?.

He was reckless, headstrong, and often too confident for his own good. This was not a technique to be trifled with.

With a sigh, she summoned Katsuyu.

The slug's gentle glow illuminated the darkness around her.

"Tsunade, you called?" Katsuyu inquired, her voice smooth and steady.

"Yes, Katsuyu," Tsunade replied, her tone grave. "I need to discuss something important. There's a man—Hiro. He's one of my comrades. He wants to learn Sage Mode from you."

Katsuyu paused. "Sage Mode is not a trivial request. It requires deep connection and understanding of nature. Does he truly grasp what he's asking for?"

Tsunade rubbed her temples. "No, I don't think he does. He sees it as another technique, another way to gain power. But this isn't like any jutsu he's faced before. The consequences of failure can be severe."

Katsuyu shifted, her demeanor turning serious. "Tsunade-sama, I have only taught Sage Practice to those who have demonstrated balance and wisdom. Are you sure He possesses these qualities?"

Tsunade's expression hardened. "Hmm... I think not.. i would appreciate it if you can teach him. "

Katsuyu considered this for a moment. "If you believe he can learn and you trust him, I will offer my guidance. But know this: if he fails to connect with natural energy, it could consume him. The path to becoming a Sage is not forgiving."

Tsunade nooded it was him who wanted to learn sage mode then he should be aware of its dangers

"Very well, Tsunade-sama. summon me again when he is ready i will take him to Shikkotsu Forest thorugh reverse summoning."

Tsunade nodded.

As Katsuyu faded into the night, Tsunade steeled herself for the conversation ahead. Hiro was waiting inside.

She stepped back into the room, finding him sprawled on the bed, casually tossing a kunai in the air. "So, what did Katsuyu say?" he asked.

Tsunade crossed her arms, her expression serious. "Katsuyu agreed to teach you. But you need to know this isn't just another technique. If you screw this up, it'll cost you—possibly your life. You have to be perfect in every step, or there will be no coming back from it."

Hiro's smirk faltered for a moment, but he quickly recovered. "Perfect, huh? I can manage that."

Tsunade stepped closer, her gaze piercing into his. "I'm not joking, Hiro. This is serious. You need to respect the process and understand the balance required to harness that power. Do you really think you're ready for this?"

He met her gaze, the lightness in his demeanor fading. "I know it won't be easy, but I have to try. "

Tsunade took a step back, folding her arms. "Before we dive into your training, I need to ask you something else. That thing you used to fight against orochimaru during your last battle... what was it?"

Hiro's expression turned serious, the playful demeanor fading. "You mean the giant figure that appeared?"

"Yes," Tsunade pressed, her curiosity piqued. "It looked powerful—almost like a Susanoo. Was that what it was?"

"umm You are right, it was Susanoo."

Tsunade's brow furrowed in surprise. "But how? Susanoo is not something just anyone can wield. Even among the Uchiha, it requires a not only a mangekyo but also big enough chakra to support the Susanoo..."

Hiro shrugged, a hint of a grin returning. "Guess I'm just full of surprises."

Tsunade stepped closer, her eyes narrowing as she tried to assess his sincerity. "Do you realize how dangerous that is? The power of Susanoo is immense, but it also requires an enormous amount of chakra to manifest. If you're not careful, it could drain you completely."

"I get it," he replied, the grin fading slightly. "But I managed to control it when it mattered most."

Tsunade shook her head, exasperated. "You need to be more than just lucky, Hiro. My grandpa once told me about the dangers of wielding such power without understanding it. He fought alongside the Uchiha and knew firsthand how quickly things can spiral out of control."

"Hashirama Senju? Your grandfather?" Hiro's expression shifted, genuine interest replacing his bravado. "So, you know the history behind Susanoo?"

Tsunade nodded, her tone becoming more reflective. "He often warned me that strength without wisdom leads to destruction. each technique comes with its own consequences. You can't rely on brute force alone. It's not just about how much power you can wield."

"I'll keep that in mind,". "But if I'm going to face Orochimaru again, I need every advantage I can get, including Sage Mode."

Tsunade took a deep breath, sensing his resolve. "Then we'll start preparing for your training."

"Ok," Hiro replied, his voice firm.

"Good," she said, a hint of approval in her tone. "Let's see if you can rise to the challenge. Just know that I'll be keeping a close eye on you."

Hiro chuckled, the tension easing slightly.

And The reason he wants to learn Sage Mode is because it works exceptionally well against the Ōtsutsuki's.