Naruto: Thousand Hands of Glory

"Celebrate Brother Jiraiya's recovery and our partial victory! Cheers!"

Yanagishita and several ninjas sat around the steaming hot pot, holding their wine glasses high, their faces filled with joy of victory and longing for the future.

The soup in the hot pot is bubbling, giving off an enticing aroma. The tender beef is lightly dipped in the pot, giving it a mouth-watering color.

Liuxia picked up a piece of beef and felt the smooth texture in his mouth. The spicy soup and the delicious beef blended perfectly, and paired with a glass of mellow white wine, one could not help but shout "refreshing".

Tsunade couldn't help but admire. A satisfied smile appeared on her face and she shouted loudly: "This is so enjoyable!" Her generosity and enthusiasm infected everyone present, making the hot pot party more lively and joyful.

"You are such a genius! How did you come up with all these delicious dishes?" Jiraiya's eyes were filled with tears from the spiciness, but he still couldn't resist the temptation of the spicy beef. He kept putting the chopsticks in his hand into the pot and into his mouth.

His cheeks turned red from the spiciness, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but his satisfied expression revealed his inner joy: "This is so spicy!"

Although Orochimaru didn't have an exaggerated expression like Jiraiya, the meat in front of him disappeared just as quickly. The sweat on his forehead quietly slid down, revealing that even he could hardly resist the magic of this hot pot.

Orochimaru gently wiped the sweat from his forehead, with a barely perceptible admiration in his tone: "This hot pot is indeed unique." A hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and it was obvious that the deliciousness of this hot pot had conquered his taste buds.

Uchiha En and Nawaki sat around the hot pot, the two of them seemed to be in a silent competition, even though the spiciness made their eyes tear up and they screamed, they still refused to show weakness, stuffing their mouths with slices of tender beef. Their cheeks turned red due to the stimulation of the chili, and their foreheads were covered with beads of sweat, but the spirit of not admitting defeat made people laugh.

Compared to the boldness of the two men, the newly joined Uchiha Mikoto and Hyuga Suzuran showed the demeanor of a big family. They tasted the delicious food in the hot pot with an elegant posture, and their gestures revealed the demeanor of ladies. However, under this elegance, the occasional intersection of their eyes seemed to cause lightning and thunder in the air, suggesting that there might be some kind of competition or discord between them.

After feasting on the food, everyone leaned back in their chairs contentedly, enjoying the quiet time after the meal.

Jiraiya turned to apologize to Yanagishita, "Mount Myoboku said that Yanagishita has signed a contract with the Wetbone Forest and cannot practice the training at Mount Myoboku. I'm really sorry." There was a hint of regret in his tone.

Liu Xia gently waved his hand, with an open-minded smile on his face, indicating that it was okay, "Everyone's path is different. I believe I can find my own path of cultivation."

Afterwards, Liu Xia looked around at the people sitting around and asked a profound question, "Why did you become stronger?"

This question is like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples of thinking.

Jiraiya pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke, "To protect everything that should be protected." His words were simple but powerful, revealing his persistence in the path of ninja and his dedication to protection.

Orochimaru raised the corner of his mouth slightly, his eyes flashing with a desire for knowledge, "In order to learn all the ninjutsu! And a long life." His answer was direct and frank, showing his pursuit of power and immortal life.

Tsunade thought about it and shook her head, "I don't have any obsession. If I have to say something, it's probably to protect the village."

Liuxia listened to the answers of several people, and gradually gained some understanding of the heart of the strong mentioned by the system. As the legend of the ninja world, the existence of the three ninjas is a symbol of strength. However, even though they are all three ninjas, the three of them show significant differences.

Orochimaru's thirst for knowledge and pursuit of immortality kept him moving forward on the path of science and ninjutsu. No matter what challenges and difficulties he encountered, his obsession never changed, pushing him to become stronger.

Jiraiya is committed to protecting Konoha and finding the child of prophecy. His obsession has allowed him to accumulate rich experience and wisdom through exploration and battle, making him a true representative of the top civilian ninjas.

Tsunade, the top medical ninja in the ninja world, fell into the dilemma of hemophobia in the face of major setbacks in her life. Although her strength is still strong, she chose to escape after the setbacks and indulged in gambling and alcohol. Compared with the other two, her strength and mentality showed a clear gap.

Yanagishita thought to herself, "Perhaps, the heart of a strong person is not only the pursuit of strength, but also the courage to persevere in adversity and to stick to one's beliefs in the face of difficulties. Lady Tsunade's talent and physique may be the best among the three ninjas, but when faced with setbacks, she lacks the determination to keep moving forward, which is undoubtedly a failure on her path."

Liuxia looked up at the night sky. The starry sky was similar to the one on Earth, but he could not find the familiarity in his memory.

As an outsider, although he has the desire to resolve the war in the ninja world, deep down, he can't help but ask himself: "Do I really have enough strength to face all this?"

He wondered whether he had the courage and strength to challenge those legendary strong men - Uchiha Madara's Rinnegan, Black Zetsu's unfathomable conspiracy, even Otsutsuki Kaguya, and the upcoming members of the Otsutsuki clan?

"Do I have the heart to swing my sword against a strong man?" Liuxia asked himself repeatedly in his heart. Looking at his own hands, his eyes flashed with a mixture of determination and confusion.

Just as Yanagishita was immersed in his own thoughts, a pair of warm and smooth hands gently held his hands, awakening him from his deep thoughts. He turned his head and saw that it was Tsunade, her eyes were full of concern and warmth.

The other people also stared at Liu Xia quietly, their eyes revealing unspoken concern. Obviously, Liu Xia's silence and contemplation caught their attention, and they all gave him a look of support and encouragement.

Tsunade smiled slightly, her voice was soft and powerful, "Don't worry, little one, you will always find your own ninja way. Before that, let us adults protect you! This is grandpa's will of fire, isn't it!" She clenched her hands gently, conveying trust and strength.

Liu Xia felt a warm current in his heart, he knew that he was not alone. In this team, everyone was his companion, no matter what difficulties they faced, they would fight side by side.

He gave her a grateful smile in return, "I know, but I think I've thought it through!"

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"Ah, I'm here after all! I'm really impressed with myself that I have to face that thousand-year-old single old woman." Liuxia muttered to himself as he walked on the winding path leading to the core of the Wet Bone Forest, feeling a little helpless.

Although his steps were firm, his heart was in turmoil. Thinking of the upcoming meeting with the strange old woman with an eccentric personality and unpredictable behavior, Liu Xia felt like being caught in an unknown storm.

"However, since you are here, you must muster some courage. The senjutsu must be solved. Only by obtaining the power of senjutsu will you be qualified to face the Shura of the Ninja World, Uchiha Madara!"

Liuxia took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, gnawing at the palace in front of him. No matter what was waiting for him ahead, escape was never a solution to the problem.

"Master Liuxia, the Great Slug Immortal is already waiting for your arrival deep in the holy land."

A slug the size of a human slowly moved its body, using its queen-like voice to convey messages to Liuxia.

Obviously, the Great Slug Immortal had already sensed Liuxia's arrival. After all, he entered this sacred area through the art of reverse spiritualism, and every slug here was an extension of her will and a tentacle of her perception.

Liuxia followed the slug's guidance, passed through the palace gate, and came to the place where the Slug Immortal was.

Just as he stood firm, he heard the teasing voice of the Great Slug Immortal coming from deep in the palace: "Hey, Xiao Liuxia, are you willing to come to see me, an old woman who has been single for a thousand years and likes to split herself?"

Liu Xia was shocked and thought to himself: "Oh my god, how did she know that I complained about her like this? I haven't told anyone else." A few drops of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and the expression on his face seemed to be able to squeeze out an emoticon of sweating soybeans.

But he quickly adjusted his mood and adopted a respectful yet slightly joking tone: "How could this be possible? Who dares to complain about our respected Great Sage Slug like this? It must be that kid Rope Tree. I'm going to teach him a lesson right now!"

Suddenly, Liuxia felt the invisible restraint again, as if the entire space was under the control of the Slug Immortal.

Before he could react, he heard the voice of the Great Slug Immortal with a hint of laughter: "Little Willow, I have lived for so long, so I naturally have some abilities. Don't blame the Little Rope Tree."

The Slug Immortal waved her hand gently, and Liuxia was involuntarily pulled to her side.

"Great Immortal, you even know the meaning of 'passing the buck'?" Liu Xia couldn't help but ask curiously. How could he know such words from another world? Did he say it before?

"I know more than that." The slug's voice was full of teasing and pride. "I also know something about your past life."

She paused deliberately, as if enjoying Liu Xia's surprise.

"What do you call it, a time traveler?"

Liu Xia was stunned for a moment, then he smiled bitterly: "Great Immortal, you really know everything. I didn't expect to hear the familiar hometown dialect in this world!"

It seems that he still underestimated this world. However, since he was discovered, and the Slug Sage had no ill will towards him, it seems that his life is not in any danger. But how could the Slug Sage know about the Six Paths Sage?

"Okay, your identity has long been known to that old man Liudao, otherwise you would not have been born into the Senju clan. The Pure Land is his territory, and no soul can escape the arrangement of the Pure Land."

There was a hint of mystery in the voice of the Slug Immortal, and it was obvious that she knew everything about it.

"what?"

Liuxia was completely shocked. He originally thought that it was just his luck, but he didn't expect that all this was destined.

He felt a kind of confusion and uneasiness that he had never felt before: "Does this count as a plan for myself?"

Countless questions emerged in his mind. If everything was arranged, then was there still room for free will in his life trajectory? Was every choice he made already foreseen by some force?

The Great Slug Immortal looked at Liuxia's shocked expression and smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated his reaction: "Little Liuxia, although fate has its own trajectory, how you choose to walk is still in your own hands."

"What does the Six Paths Sage mean?"