"Sasuke is right. Learning ninjutsu isn't just about intelligence — above all, it's about chakra! To perform powerful S-ranked techniques, chakra is an absolute must!" Ye Liang said.
"You've all focused only on training in jutsu before, but neglected chakra refinement. That's why, even after mastering S-ranked techniques, you can't execute them properly, right?"
Sasuke nodded.
Everything Ye Liang said was indeed accurate.
Previously, Ye Liang had already taught them S-ranked ninjutsu, but no matter how hard they trained, they couldn't perfect it. Every critical moment, their power would fail them.
Chakra deficiency.
Sasuke shook his head again. He actually understood what Ye Liang said — without sufficient chakra, performing S-ranked ninjutsu was impossible.
But they couldn't do much about it either.
Normal chakra refinement requires secret techniques, like the Eight Gates of Death, or infusing the body with powerful energy sources — such as tailed beasts.
These were things Sasuke and the others simply didn't have.
As regular ninja, they had no choice but to build up their chakra slowly, bit by bit over time.
That's why kids never stand a chance against grown-ups.
"Teacher, I understand your point, but we're just not Naruto..." Sasuke began to complain, but Ye Liang raised his hand and cut him off.
"Have you ever heard of Sage Art? Legends say that various summoned creatures within the Summoning Realm possess a special kind of chakra called Sage Chakra."
"Sage Chakra doesn't just replace normal chakra — it completely dwarfs it in power by countless times! This is exactly why I brought you here."
"What?!"
Sasuke and the others were instantly stunned!
This time, it wasn't just Team 7 who were shocked — even Hinata, usually so composed, looked genuinely stunned.
"Teacher! You mean you brought us here to learn Sage Chakra?!"
"Of course," Ye Liang replied with a nod.
Excitedly, Sasuke and the others rushed over and wrapped Ye Liang up in a giant group hug.
"Thank you, Teacher! You're the best teacher ever!"
"Teacher, you're like our savior! Even better than our real dads!"
"Uncle Liang, thank you so much! If my dad knew how great you've been to me, he'd definitely come in person to show his gratitude!"
"Erm... Forget about Naruto's father," Ye Liang said with an awkward smile, a dark line forming on his forehead. He managed to peel himself off from the giant group hug, gasping for air like he'd just survived a bear attack.
At this point, everyone finally exited the Summoning Realm.
They landed in a dense forest. As they looked around, tall mountains rose on both sides. Before them lay nothing but a wide grassy field and a small, shady patch of trees.
"This should be Mount Myoboku."
In the original story, Jiraiya entered Mount Myoboku using Reverse Summoning. Since Ye Liang followed similar methods, chances were high he'd arrived at Mount Myoboku too.
Everyone scanned the surroundings, but aside from some toad statues, there was absolutely nothing else.
"The Sage Energy here is indeed abundant," Ye Liang remarked. With Sage Mode, he could naturally sense the Sage Chakra here. Compared to the outside world, the energy here was concentrated tenfold — it was truly terrifying!
"I just wonder… can we find Ryuchi Cave from here?"
Ye Liang muttered to himself. It had been many years since he left Ryuchi Cave — no wonder he felt nostalgic.
Just then, Naruto came over on his own.
"Master, may I ask how exactly senjutsu works? I've been refining my energy for so long, but I haven't felt any chakra at all. Is there even Sage Chakra here?"
"Of course there is. First, close your eyes and feel it," Ye Liang replied, then began personally instructing everyone on how to refine Sage Chakra.
At this moment, in the distant bushes, a toad was slowly crouching there peeping. It had a pair of swollen cheeks, was about the size of a palm, completely snow-white, and could even speak!
"How can there be humans at Mount Myoboku? I should hurry and inform Lord Fukasaku," it smacked its lips and hopped away.
Ye Liang smiled knowingly.
After teaching Sasuke and the others the basic refinement method, he slowly followed behind.
He had his own reasons for being here — not just to teach Naruto.
Before long,
that white toad arrived at an enormous toad palace.
There were toad guards on both sides, nearly the size of hills, very terrifying!
But this didn't pose much difficulty for Ye Liang.
Using superior ninja skills, he blended himself seamlessly into the surroundings and quietly slipped inside.
The toad hopped away swiftly.
In truth, at this point, Ye Liang already recognized who this toad was.
Gamatatsu!
The son of Gamabunta.
Originally, he was one of Naruto's summoned beasts, but due to his extreme foolishness, he never became favored by Naruto.
Throughout the entire Shippuden series, he hardly ever got opportunities to fight.
"If it weren't for Gamatatsu being too stupid, I might have been discovered sooner!" Ye Liang secretly rejoiced.
Sage energy originates from nature; as creatures closely connected with nature, summoned beasts are more attuned to Sage Chakra than humans by several times. In such a sacred summoning land like Mount Myoboku, Ye Liang's Shadow Camouflage hardly made a difference.
Following Gamatatsu, Ye Liang sneaked into the underground toad palace.
Inside the environment was extremely damp, somewhat resembling Ryuchi Cave, though the latter was far more luxurious, hence incomparable.
"Lord Fukasaku! Something terrible has happened! A human has intruded into our Mount Myoboku!" Gamatatsu hopped forward, landing before a frail elderly toad.
Fukasaku was the second-generation toad elder of Mount Myoboku and also the direct guard of the first Toad Sage, possessing strength comparable to elite Jonin!
"Don't panic like that! Humans have visited Mount Myoboku before," Fukasaku scolded Gamatatsu sternly. As a high-ranking official of Mount Myoboku, despite being a toad, Fukasaku still maintained the dignity befitting his status.
"No, you don't understand, Lord Fukasaku! This time it's not just one person who came to Mount Myoboku!"
"Not just one? How many are there then?"
"Five!"
"What!"
Fukasaku was shocked!
You see, humans only ever accidentally entered Mount Myoboku through Reverse Summoning mishaps, and those were extremely rare. Over decades, only Jiraiya alone had managed it.
Now five people at once?
Is it possible that Jiraiya told someone else how to enter Mount Myoboku?
Fukasaku felt puzzled, and at the same time, extremely worried.
Although humans had no conflict with toads, they were immensely stronger than them! Even though toads were more connected to nature, they couldn't match humans who mastered countless ninjutsu.
"I hope whoever comes this time bears no ill intentions."
With a sigh, Fukasaku suddenly shot his tongue toward the back of Gamatatsu!
"Who's there! Come out!" With a loud crashing sound, Ye Liang's body was hooked out by Fukasaku's tongue. He didn't seem too bothered and simply used a Substitution Jutsu to get away.
"My name is Ye Liang. I've come here to ask the Toad Sage some questions."
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