Naruto: Thousand Hands of Glory

"do not know."

The voice of the Great Slug Immortal echoed in the empty palace.

"do not know?"

Liuxia was full of confusion. He thought that the Great Slug Immortal would know everything, but he didn't expect to get such an answer.

"Yes, I'm not that familiar with that old man Liudao." The Great Sage Slug seemed to enjoy Liu Xia's confusion and continued, "If we talk about who might know what he's thinking, that big toad might know something."

"Don't worry, since he didn't kill you on the spot, he must have accepted that you are a member of the ninja world. As long as you don't think about destroying the ninja world, he won't care about you. His two sons were beaten like that, but he didn't care."

After hearing this, Liuxia's tension eased a little. He realized that although the Slug Immortal's words were joking, the message he conveyed was serious.

He began to relax and gave a bitter smile: "So, I'm pretty safe?"

The Great Slug Immortal smiled slightly, seeming to be satisfied with Liu Xia's reaction: "Of course, as long as you don't do anything out of line, the old man Liudao won't have so much free time to care about you."

"Master Slug, how did you know my identity?"

The fog in Liuxia's heart dissipated a little, but then a new question arose. Since the Six Paths Sage did not reveal it, how did the Slug Great Sage know his secret?

"Oh, this is an accident." The teasing tone of the Slug Immortal disappeared, replaced by a hint of playfulness and deep meaning, "The last accident seemed to be interfered by some ability in your body. Coupled with the dual effects of the spiritual contract, I established a deeper connection with you, allowing me to peek into your memory."

"Connection? What connection? Why don't I feel anything?" Liuxia felt very depressed. He was not happy at all as a time traveler.

The Great Slug Immortal seemed to see through Liu Xia's thoughts and responded calmly: "Okay, you will know when you reach your strength."

Liuxia thought about it and felt that there was some truth in what the Slug Immortal said.

He adjusted his mindset and decided not to dwell on things that were out of his control. Instead, he decided to solve the problem at hand first. If he could learn the immortal arts earlier, he would have the confidence to use Wood Release.

"Okay, then, Great Slug Immortal, can you teach me this magic?"

Liuxia thought about it and agreed. Since it was already like this, the most important thing was to improve his own strength. As long as he was strong enough, no problem would be stumping him. If there was a problem, he would solve it.

"Teaching immortal arts?"

There was a hint of amusement in the Slug Immortal's voice, and he seemed to be embarrassed by Liuxia's request.

"What's wrong, great immortal? Don't I meet the requirements?"

Liuxia's mood turned from anticipation to uneasiness. He clearly felt that he had a natural affinity with natural energy, and learning immortal arts should be a natural thing for him.

However, the answer from the Slug Immortal was beyond his expectation: "Oh, that's not the problem. In fact, I can no longer teach you."

"Ah?" Liu Xia looked confused, as if he had heard something incredible. (Please add the cat question mark emoticon)

The Slug Immortal smiled slightly and continued, "Because you have already mastered it, I can't teach you more."

Liu Xia was stunned for a moment, then realized the meaning of the Slug Immortal's words, and a look of surprise appeared on his face: "Already know how to do it? Did I learn it without realizing it...? But I don't feel anything!"

"Although I am also very curious, your body seems to have a natural affinity and control over natural energy. You are simply a natural born immortal." (Here I mean an immortal who knows immortal arts, not the Six Paths Sage)

"Hmm? It seems that the Great Slug Immortal doesn't know the specific existence of the system." Liu Xia looked suspicious.

"Hey, kid, what exactly is that strange power of yours? Why do you lose contact from time to time?" The Slug Immortal was very curious about the magical power in Liuxia.

"Um, great immortal, let's get back to the immortal arts. You said I have learned it, but I don't know it at all." Liuxia began to change the subject, scratching his head awkwardly. He was confused about his abilities, as if he was in a treasure mountain but didn't realize it.

The Great Slug Immortal did not express his displeasure at Liuxia's change of subject. Everyone has a secret. But since he had established that kind of connection, he would know it sooner or later.

"Humans are born with the ability to breathe. If you don't remind them, they won't be aware of it. The same is true for you. Natural energy has been absorbed by you unconsciously, but because it is all so natural, you can't even notice its existence."

After hearing this, Liu Xia suddenly realized something, "Does that mean I already have the ability to use magic? I just haven't tried it myself."

The Great Slug Immortal nodded, "That's right. Now that you have realized it, you just need to learn how to sense and control this power."

Liu Xia listened attentively: "Then what should I do?"

"It's simple, yet profound." The voice of the Great Sage of Slugs echoed in the air, as if carrying a kind of magic. "You need to balance the fusion of spiritual energy, physical energy, and natural energy to produce fairy chakra."

Liuxia carefully savored every word of the Great Sage Slug: "I understand, but this doesn't sound easy."

"Indeed." The Great Sage Slug admitted frankly, "You must explore the specific methods of practice on your own. Your Sage Mode is different from our Sage Arts, so you can only walk this path on your own."

Yanagishita nodded, "I will, Slug-sage. Thank you."

-

The night sky of the Rain Country was covered by heavy clouds, without a single star. The rain poured down in torrents, and the raindrops hit the ground violently, making a continuous sound that almost covered up all other sounds. The trees in the forest swayed in the storm, and the branches and leaves were rustled by the rain. Occasionally, there were a few night birds singing, but they were quickly drowned out by the sound of the rain.

On such a rainy night, a group of ninjas in black raincoats seemed to blend into the darkness. They moved silently in the rain with firm and swift steps, like ghosts in the night. Only the sound of raincoats rubbing against each other and water splashing from their footsteps occasionally broke the silence of the night.

The surroundings seemed particularly dark, with only occasional flashes of lightning streaking across the sky, illuminating the scene for a moment: the muddy path, the potholes filled with water, and the ninjas' determined profiles. Their sight penetrated the rain curtain, and they observed their surroundings vigilantly, ready to respond to any situation that might arise.

Suddenly, figures appeared and disappeared in the rain, and a large group of ninjas wearing rain ninja forehead protectors emerged silently like an undercurrent in the night, surrounding the group of ninjas. They held weapons in their hands, their eyes flashing with vigilance and hostility, and coldly blocked their way.

"Stop, who are you? How dare you approach the restricted area?"

The captain of the Rain Ninjas stood up. His voice sounded particularly stern amidst the sound of rain. The weapon in his hand flashed with a cold light, ready to attack at any time.

"Don't worry, ninjas of Rain Village." A short man walked out slowly from the crowd opposite, his voice revealing the vicissitudes of life, "I am here on behalf of the Third Kazekage, and I have something important to discuss with Master Hanzo about cooperation."

The Rain Ninjas focused their attention on the old woman and they quickly recognized her identity: "Who are you? Chiyo from the Sand Ninja!"

Their tone was filled with shock and vigilance, as if they were facing a great enemy. This was a legendary strongman who was almost as strong as a demigod.

"It is me. Don't worry, I have no ill will towards you." Chiyo's voice penetrated the rain curtain, calm and powerful. Her eyes penetrated the rain ninja in front of her, conveying a calm confidence. She did not take further action, but patiently waited for the rain ninja to arrange someone to go back and report, showing her desire for peace and control of the situation.

The Rain Ninjas felt Chiyo's presence and although they were nervous, they were also shocked by her aura.

At the same time, a ninja next to Chiyo expressed his concerns to Chiyo in an almost inaudible voice: "Sister, can we really do this? Konoha is indeed powerful, but Salamander Hanzo is not an easy person to deal with. If I cooperate with him, I'm afraid it will be like dancing with wolves. And the safety of Shuichi and Yuki..."

Chiyo turned her head and glanced at the ninja beside her. A hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination: "This is the arrangement of Lord Kazekage, and it is also the best arrangement for the village. As for Shuichi and the others, as long as we are alive, Konoha will not easily hurt them."

There was a subtle fluctuation in her voice. When she mentioned her son and daughter-in-law, she was naturally worried, but as a senior ninja, she knew that the overall situation was more important.

-

"That puppet old woman? The orders of the Third Kazekage?"

When Hanzo heard the report from his men, his eyebrows slightly raised, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. A playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he was savoring this sudden news.

"Interesting, it seems that we are not the only ones who are anxious in the face of the threat to Konoha."

Hanzo pondered for a moment, and quickly analyzed the situation in his mind. The Third Kazekage's move was obviously to seek allies to jointly deal with Konoha's powerful opponent.

Hanzo waved his hand, signaling his men to retreat: "Go, invite them here." His voice revealed an unquestionable determination, as well as anticipation for the upcoming meeting.

Hanzo stood up, walked to the window, looked at the rain outside, and thought to himself: "This is not a bad thing for me. After all, the Hidden Rain Village is still too weak and lacks foundation. If I cooperate with the Hidden Sand Village, I can reduce my losses and even make a profit."

-

Chiyo-sama, please, Hanzo-sama is waiting for you in front. However, Hanzo-sama only wants to see you for the time being. "

Shen Da stepped forward, his tone filled with an unquestionable firmness.

When Ebizo heard this, he immediately became furious: "Is this the sincerity of you Rain Ninjas?"

Chiyo turned around, looked at her brother with her weathered but still sharp eyes, and said calmly: "I know. Ebizo, you take your men and wait for me outside."

There was a calm authority in her voice that calmed Ebizo's anger a little.

Ebizo clenched his fists, but with Chiyo's insistence, he knew he couldn't change anything.

He took a deep breath and suppressed his emotions: "But sister, okay, I'll wait for you outside." Although he had many worries in his heart, he finally chose to trust Chiyo's judgment.

Chiyo nodded slightly, then turned and continued walking. Her figure disappeared in the rain and walked into the center of the camp.

Ebizō and the other ninjas stayed where they were, their eyes closely following Chiyo.

"Old man with the snorkel, I'm here." Chiyo stepped into the room, her eyes as sharp as torches, and locked directly on Hanzo of the Salamander. She did not beat around the bush or make any greetings, and her words were filled with unquestionable determination.

"You must be aware of our purpose. Tell me what you think - should we join forces with the Sand Village to divide up the fat piece of meat of Konoha?"

Chiyo's words were direct and her attitude indicated that she was not coming to request an alliance but to discuss a plan that would benefit both parties.

Salamander Hanzo sat on his throne, raised his head slightly, and met Chiyo's eyes. His voice was low and threatening: "Puppet old woman, this is my territory, please be polite."

His words revealed a power that should not be underestimated, "Otherwise, I don't think a defeated general like you can walk out of here."

Although Hanzo expressed a certain degree of appreciation for Chiyo's directness and frankness, he did not respond directly to her proposal, but instead used threats to test Chiyo's bottom line and determination.

Chiyo was unmoved, a sneer flashed in her eyes: "Old man with a snorkel, I am just an ordinary elder of the Sand Village. There is nothing to be proud of for defeating me. On the contrary, you, the Rain Country, don't want to face the invasion of Konoha and the Sand Village at the same time!"

"You are threatening me!" There was a dangerous light flashing in Hanzo's eyes, and the cup in his hand made a creaking sound because he used too much force, revealing his inner turmoil.

"I'm just stating the facts. The choice is yours." Facing Hanzo's momentum, Chiyo remained calm and composed. Her eyes were firm, without any sign of retreat.

Every word Chiyo said hit Hanzo's heart like a hammer.

Although the Rain Country has become powerful under his leadership, he may be able to fight against one of the five major countries. However, if it faces the attack from two major countries at the same time, even he has to admit that the Rain Country will face unbearable losses.

Hanzo took a deep breath and suppressed his dissatisfaction and depression: "Okay, go back and report to the Kazekage, I agree."

There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, but more of a clear understanding of the situation, "However, the logistics of the Rain Ninja are insufficient this time. As an ally, you should show your appreciation."

Chiyo nodded. She understood Hanzo's implication: "I will inform the Third Kazekage and let him decide. By the way, we will arrange a time to launch a general attack on Konoha!"