Sage Mode.
This is the power that many people dream of.
Jiraiya trained in Sage Mode for many years and had to rely on the help of two sages from Mount Myoboku, even requiring some time to enter Sage Mode.
However, right in front of Jiraiya, his new disciple entered Sage Mode without anyone's help, without any time, even in a state of ignorance!
Akihara Kagura's aura gradually stabilized.
This was Akihara Kagura's first time entering Sage Mode, and the Sage Art Chakra brought unprecedented strength, with his body feeling a surging vitality.
"How does it feel?"
The Great Toad Sage asked gently.
"Not bad."
Akihara Kagura raised a finger and pointed it into the air.
"Sage Art: Water Mirror Jutsu!"
A water mirror appeared in front of Akihara Kagura.
Akihara Kagura gazed at his reflection in the mirror, reaching out to touch the eye shadow around his eyes. The two black and white eyeshadows seemed to flow together at his fingertips.
This was the characteristic of [Sage Ascension].
Ultimately, the face paint for entering Sage Mode settled on his forehead, merging into a leaf shape between Akihara Kagura's brows.
The Great Toad Sage fell into thought once more.
This situation was something it had never seen before.
Akihara Kagura's Sage Mode was self-achieved, and the ability to freely modify the appearance changes brought by Sage Mode seemed natural.
"Jiraiya."
Gama Bunta, somewhat shocked by Akihara Kagura's explosive Sage Mode talent, said, "Is this the new disciple you took in? Your disciples always seem to be more talented than you; Minato was like that, and this brat too..."
"Hahaha..."
Jiraiya scratched his head awkwardly.
"This kid is even more outstanding than that little fellow..."
The Great Toad Sage interrupted their conversation, casually mentioning, "Little Jiraiya, you've encountered the Sage Eye before; this child possesses the Sage Body..."
"Sage Body!"
Jiraiya's expression was somewhat surprised.
Because this term had never been mentioned before.
Jiraiya knew about the Sage Eye; it was the Rinnegan possessed by his deceased disciple Nagato, the legendary eyes of the Six Paths Sage.
What does Sage Body mean?
Is it the physique of the legendary Six Paths Sage?
"Healing without seals?"
Jiraiya recalled Akihara Kagura quickly healing the wound on his finger after biting it, a healing ability far surpassing that of a Medical Ninja's Medical Ninjutsu.
"That is the most common ability of the Sage Body."
The Great Toad Sage shook his head and said softly, "A true Sage Body innately possesses abundant Life Energy, can keenly perceive the energy present in nature, and easily integrate this Natural Energy into their body to transform into Sage Mode..."
"Sage Body?"
This tall man again brought up a significant matter in his life.
"Great Toad Sage, Kagura has already learned Sage Art and even possesses the Sage Body. In the future, he might become a God of Ninja like the First Hokage..."
"Perhaps there is no one stronger than Kagura in the entire Ninja World? Isn't he the child in the Great Toad Sage's prophecy who can change the Ninja World?"
"Fate will lead you to encounter it."
The Great Toad Sage listened to their conversation and turned around, "Little Jiraiya, when the moment of destiny arrives, you will understand..."
"As for this child with the Sage Body..."
The Great Toad Sage then looked at Akihara Kagura, closed his eyes, and shook his head slowly, "Just like the child with the Sage Eye, fate is a mysterious thing. It's hard for me to observe their true existence, something I've never encountered before. Perhaps only when I return to my dreams can I have the chance to observe the river of time..."
"A boy favored by nature..."
"Just like us, a Sage Elemental Spirit of the world..."
As he spoke, the Great Toad Sage slowly closed his eyes, his breathing gradually became even, and his body dissolved into a cloud of smoke.
Apparently.
The Great Toad Sage had already returned to Mount Myoboku.
"..."
Akihara Kagura remained silent.
There have always been many creatures in this Ninja World loved by Natural Energy, including some ninjas. However, some people cannot utilize Natural Energy, gaining power from it, and may become as feral as beasts.
Some beasts learn to utilize Natural Energy, developing intelligence from their beastliness, even establishing the Three Great Holy Lands.
"I should go back, too, Jiraiya."
Gama Bunta puffed a smoke ring from his pipe and muttered, "I wonder what's going on back at Mount Myoboku. Teach your disciple well; he can summon anyone in the future, just don't let him summon the Great Toad Sage again."
The Great Toad Sage has never left Mount Myoboku.
This time, the Great Toad Sage was actually summoned, a major event for Mount Myoboku, almost causing great chaos.
The kid named Akihara Kagura does have a knack for Summoning Jutsu, but it's best not to summon recklessly next time. We can't have Mount Myoboku in constant turmoil.
Besides...
The Ninja World is not without dangers.
The Great Toad Sage has lived for thousands of years; who knows if it can still fight. If it's accidentally killed in battle, it would cause a seismic shift throughout Mount Myoboku!