Hokage: I’m Enlightened Again

Great Toad Sage fell asleep again.

Shenmu felt that Great Toad Sage had already said everything he needed to say, so he didn’t want to spend any more time with the old man, so he went back with Fukasaku Sennin...

Not long after the two walked out of the temple, the eyes of the dazed Great Toad Sage suddenly became clear, and he looked around blankly: "Eh? Where is the person? I have a very important dream, and I want to tell little Shenmu..."

A few minutes later, Shenmu was taken home by the enthusiastic Fukasaku Sennin.

It was already dark at this time, and the crescent moon hung in the night sky, especially bright.

Shima Sennin walked out and looked at Fukasaku Sennin reproachfully: "Didn't I just go find the Great Toad Sage? Why did it take so long? The dishes I cooked are all cold! (′д｀σ)σ"

Fukasaku Sennin spread out his two frog paws and said with a helpless face: "My dear, you don't know, the Great Toad Sage has become more confused recently..."

Shima Sennin also knew the shortcomings of the Great Toad Sage, so he immediately said no more, opened the door and enthusiastically motioned for Shenmu to enter the room: "After all, I am old, hey~"

Afterwards, in order to make Shenmu eat happily, Shima Sennin heated up the cold dishes and added two new ones...

Shenmu looked at the insect feast on the table and swallowed wildly: "Grandma Shima, that's enough, no need to make new dishes! (༎ຶ-༎ຶ)"

Shima Sennin smiled and placed a plate of salt and pepper dung beetles on the dining table: "Little Shenmu, you haven't eaten the food cooked by your mother-in-law for a year. When you come here, it's just like you are at your own home. You don't have to be polite to your mother-in-law! ( ´▽` )"

Shenmu nodded with tears in his eyes: "Thank you, mother-in-law! ค(TㅅT)ค"

Late at night, the sound of vomiting could be heard from time to time in the bathroom of Fukasaku Sennin's house.

To be honest, the insect meal prepared by Shima Sennin tastes pretty good. If you eat it regularly, you will gradually get used to it.

But if you haven't eaten for a long time and eat such a big table, you will end up like Shenmu now, lying on the toilet and picking your throat...

Fukasaku Sennin felt distressed when he heard it outside: "If you can't eat, just eat less. Why force yourself?"

Shenmu: "It's not like you haven't seen Grandma Shima's enthusiastic look, I can't shirk it...T^T"

The next day, after staying one night at Mount Myōboku, Shenmu returned to Konoha with a box full of insects given by Granny Shima.

Before leaving, my mother-in-law specially warned me: "Little Shenmu, you like to eat the dishes cooked by my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law is very happy. You can take these dishes back and eat them hot! ʘᴗʘ"

"One more thing, don't eat alone, remember to give some to little Naruto."

Shenmu smiled and thanked: "Okay, okay, thank you, mother-in-law. ('▿ ')"

Fukasaku Sage said: "The battlefield situation is changing rapidly. Although you are strong enough to protect yourself, you still have to be cautious. If anything happens, just summon the toad of Mount Myōboku. You're welcome. ´◡`"

Shenmu bent down and bowed: "I understand, Fukasaku Sage."

The breeze blew and Shenmu's figure disappeared.

After Shenmu left, Shima Sennin took the initiative to lean towards Fukasaku Sennin, with deep worry in his eyes: "My child's father, I always feel uneasy in my heart."

Fukasaku Sage comforted him and said, "Don't worry, this child has not only learned the magic of Mount Myōboku, but also the magic of Ryūchi Cave. He is extremely powerful... This trip will be safe and sound..."

…

Konoha Village, Naruto's home.

The village has been actively preparing for war recently. Naruto practiced till late yesterday and was lying on the bed fast asleep.

Suddenly, a pungent smell penetrated into his nostrils, and Naruto immediately woke up from his dream and looked around with wary eyes: "Who is it?! ＜(｀^´)＞"

Next to him, Shenmu was holding a food box in his hand and looked at Naruto with a speechless look: "I, okay, get up and eat quickly. You will never guess what delicious food I brought you. (๑ت๑)"

Naruto then lowered his guard and asked curiously: "So it's Shenmu, where did you go last night? Why didn't you come back?"

Shenmu took out various insect dishes from the food box and replied: "I went to Mount Myōboku. The Great Toad Sage has a new prophecy."

Naruto: "What prophecy? Did I be mentioned in the prophecy? Am I going to shine in the Fourth Ninja War, gain the power of an immortal, and save the world! ୧⍢⃝୨"

Shenmu shook his head: "What the specific prophecy is, I don't know very clearly. Great Toad Sage has not been in good spirits recently... Okay, come over for dinner! (o´Д`o)ノ"

Naruto got up, looked at the insect meal in the food box in Shenmu's hand, and suddenly shuddered: (≖╻≖；)

"This is the insect rice made by Grandma Shima!! Why did you bring this back! I won't eat it, I won't eat it...(´⌒`｡)"

Shenmu: "At least it's Granny Zhima's wish... give it to me!"

Finally, in order not to waste Granny Shima's kindness, Naruto ate them all under Shenmu's "persuasion".

…

The days after that were relatively peaceful.

After Shenmu stayed in the village for another two days, she suddenly received a message from Tsunade, which basically told Shenmu that it was time to leave for the Land of Thunder.

At the entrance of the village, Shenmu and Naruto carried packages and said goodbye to all their acquaintances.

Tsunade said: "Be careful. Although you are hidden in secret, the Akatsuki organization's intelligence network is well developed, so it is not impossible to find you."

Shenmu nodded: "Don't worry, I will protect Naruto."

"But Master, it's dangerous on the battlefield, so you must protect yourself."

Tsunade nodded: "Don't worry, your master and I have experienced more ninja wars than you have eaten... ❛‿˂̵✧"

Jiraiya, who was standing next to Tsunade, nodded: "That's right, I'm still protecting you."

In the end, Shenmu still felt uneasy and motioned to Tsunade to extend his hand.

After Shenmu's operation, a strange mark appeared on Tsunade's palm.

Tsunade wondered: "What is this? Your Flying Thunder God mark doesn't look like this. (￢‸￢) ?"

Shenmu: "This is my latest research and development of time and space. It will be useful when your chakra is exhausted."

"However, it has just been developed and has certain limitations. The person being sealed needs to be raised with Chakra. In this way, the person being sealed needs to have fine control of Chakra and a lot of Chakra."

"I just wanted to do an experiment on you, master. ⸜(๑'ᵕ'๑)⸝⋆"

Tsunade smiled when he heard this: "What you have developed is quite strange."

Jiraiya stretched out his hand: "Get one on my hand too. In terms of controlling Chakra, Master Jiraiya, I am much better than her."

Shenmu spread his hands: "Didn't I already put a Flying Thunder God mark on you? ┐(´-｀)┌"

Jiraiya: "Can it be the same? (◔◡◔)"

Seeing Jiraiya's insistence, Shenmu placed one on his hand.

After putting down the two marks, Shenmu's face seemed to turn a little pale...