Chapter 205 Naruto’s request

Gamabunta carried Naruto and Kimimaro on his back and jumped quickly in Myoboku Mountain. Every jump brought a gust of wind, and the surrounding trees were rustling, and the branches and leaves were shaking violently in the wind. Kimimaro held on to the bulge on Bunta's back tightly to avoid being thrown off by the violent shaking. A rare trace of tension appeared on his cold face. Naruto seemed to be accustomed to this kind of excitement. He stood firmly, looking around excitedly, looking at the familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar scenery of Myoboku Mountain.

They jumped over a forest of mushrooms that glowed with a faint blue light. The mushrooms were so tall that they reached the sky, and under their umbrellas, they occasionally flickered with phosphorescent lights like stars. Then they crossed a rushing stream, the water was so clear that you could see the bottom, but it exuded a strange fragrance, and there were some crystal-like transparent fish swimming happily in the stream.

"How long will it take us to get there?" Naruto asked loudly, his voice echoing through the mountains.

Toad Wentai replied gruffly, "It's almost there, can't you be quiet?"

After jumping a few more times, Gamabunta's speed gradually slowed down. They came to a valley surrounded by clouds and mist, and the sound of frogs croaking faintly came from the valley. The sound seemed to contain some mysterious power, which made people feel awe involuntarily.

"We're here. This is where the great toad sage lives." Gamabunta said as he slowly squatted down to allow Naruto and Kimimaro to come down.

Naruto jumped off Gamabunta's back and saw steps similar to an altar. The steps were made of huge stones. On top of the steps was a huge stone door. The stone door was firmly embedded in the stone wall of the valley, as if it was originally part of the valley, exuding a mysterious and solemn atmosphere like an ancient temple. Obviously, the Toad Sage was here.

Naruto looked up at the tall stone gate, his heart filled with awe. He turned to look at Kimimaro, and found that Kimimaro was also looking at the stone gate with a serious face, with curiosity in his eyes. Gamabunta reminded him: "Naruto, you must be polite when you meet the Great Toad Sage later, his decision is related to whether your request can be realized."

Naruto nodded vigorously, took a deep breath, and walked towards the stairs. Kimimaro followed behind him, his steps steady and silent. When they stepped onto the stairs, they could feel a faint force coming from the stones under their feet, as if examining them, the outsiders.

As they continued to climb, Naruto felt his heart beat faster involuntarily, knowing that he had never been here in the past three years.

Not long after, they finally arrived in front of the stone gate.

The stone door was closed tightly, with a lifelike toad pattern carved on it.

At this moment, the stone door suddenly made a low humming sound, slowly opened a crack, and a soft light came out from the crack. Then, a low and wise voice came from the stone door: "Naruto, come in."

Naruto looked at Kimimaro and Gamabunta, then mustered up his courage and walked into the stone door first. Kimimaro and Gamabunta followed. Inside the door was a spacious stone cave. In the center of the space, the great toad sage was sitting quietly on a huge stone chair.

In front of the Toad Sage stood two skinny toads. Naruto was surprised to see them, then he ran to them excitedly and shouted, "Grandpa Fukasaku, Granny Shima."

Grandpa Fukasaku raised his little head, and his green bean-like eyes revealed a hint of surprise: "Naruto, long time no see, how come you suddenly returned to Myoboku Mountain?"

Naruto scratched his head, with a warm smile on his face: "Grandpa Fukasaku, Granny Shima, I've been through a lot out there. I came back this time to ask the Toad Sage for something important."

As he spoke, Naruto looked up at the Toad Sage and then bowed respectfully. He stood up. Just as he was about to say something, the Toad Sage had already said, "I already know why you are here. I can agree to your request, but you must not disturb the living beings here."

Naruto's face immediately lit up with surprise. He bowed deeply again and said gratefully: "Thank you, Toad Sage! I will be careful and will never bring any trouble to Myoboku Mountain."

Kimimaro also bowed slightly to show his respect. Although his expression was still cold, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes. After all, being able to place the Medicine King Hall here would be a great help to their cultivation.

Fukasaku jumped over to Naruto, patted his feet with his little paws, and said, "Will you stay longer this time?"

Naruto squatted down and said to Fukasaku, "Yes, Grandpa Fukasaku, I am going to come back and retreat for a while."

Zhima was delighted when he heard this: "That's good, that's good. I'll make you something delicious when you come."

When Naruto heard this, he immediately felt like vomiting. His face turned pale, and the images of those strange ingredients appeared in his mind involuntarily.

Kimimaro looked at Naruto with some confusion, and Fukasaku also noticed the strangeness in Naruto's expression.

Fukasaku asked, "Naruto, what's wrong with you? Didn't you always look forward to the meals that Granny Shima cooked?"

Naruto forced a smile and said, "Grandpa Fukasaku, I really miss the food that Granny Shima cooked. It's just that I felt a little dizzy sitting on Big Daddy's (Gamabunta) back just now."

Then Naruto immediately changed the subject and said to the Toad Sage: "Toad Sage, can I, can I learn immortal arts?"

The Toad Sage looked at Naruto with his huge eyes, was silent for a while, and slowly said: "Naruto, senjutsu is not easy to learn. It requires you to have a strong chakra foundation, and it requires you to achieve a perfect fusion with the power of nature. Although you have potential, the process is extremely difficult. Are you sure you want to try?"

After listening to the words of the Toad Sage, Naruto nodded seriously, his eyes full of determination and expectation.

Seeing Naruto's look, the Toad Sage seemed to see his determination and said, "Fukasaku, Shima. Take little Naruto to a quiet place and teach him the magic technique."

Grandpa Fukasaku and Granny Shima looked at each other, and although they were a little confused, they still nodded. Fukasaku jumped in front of Naruto and said, "Little Naruto, let's go now."

So Naruto followed Fukasaku and Shima and set off. They traveled along the trails of Myoboku Mountain, surrounded by dense woods and exotic flowers and plants.

The two men and two frogs walked for a long time until they finally came to a vast plain. The plain was covered with soft green grass, and the breeze blew the grass like waves. It was very quiet around them, with only the sound of the gentle wind and the occasional chirping of insects.