Chương 19: The Issue of Chakra Control Authority

Then Richard turned to the slug next to him and said, "Slug, I'm going to visit the ninja world next. Do you want to come with me?"

Yeah, I might collect some other things that interest me. I'll share all the knowledge-based stuff with you.

There are plenty of physical treasures in the ninja world. Do you want the Giant Tenseigan? I'm not too interested in that. And the Ten-Tails, I'm not touching that either, you can have it.

Tsunade was still there, and she'd never even heard of what Richard was talking about. The Tenseigan? What was that? Was it a kind of eye technique? And the Ten-Tails? Weren't there only nine tailed beasts in the ninja world? Where did this Ten-Tails come from?

And judging from Richard and the slug's appearance, they don't seem fake? Are there so many secrets in the ninja world that I don't know about?

"But they are all creations of chakra. Lord Richard, do you think chakra creations are safe for me?" The Slug Sage knew, of course, that there were many treasures in the ninja world, but they were all creations of chakra. For it, chakra itself was not safe.

"Indeed, chakra is a creation of a higher civilization, and for you, chakra itself is not safe."

"Then why are you still using chakra?" Richard asked curiously.

"We've been corrupted. The entire ninja world has been corrupted by the Divine Tree. Chakra seeds have automatically appeared within our bodies, and we can't get rid of them anymore," the Slug Sage said bitterly.

At this moment, Tsunade truly felt like she had stumbled into the emperor's palace. What are you all saying? Is this something I can listen to? Is chakra pollution? Then what are we ninjas?

"If that's the case, you'll be at a disadvantage when facing the real high-ranking members of the Otsutsuki clan who have control over the chakra sequence in the future."

Advanced civilizations are indeed not that simple. Just the way this kind of energy pollutes and spreads is so difficult to deal with. So, Sage Chakra is something you immortals created to counter the Otsutsuki's energy control? Richard suddenly thought of Sage Chakra.

The Otsutsuki clan members who appeared in the ninja world, whether branch families or main families, all demonstrated a level of control over chakra that surpassed that of ordinary ninjas. Using chakra energy to perform ninjutsu against them was simply giving them more energy.

The only exception is Sage Chakra; those members of the Otsutsuki clan cannot absorb Sage Chakra.

"Yes, that's how Sage Chakra came about." The slug nodded without hesitation.

"But there are still hidden dangers. Isn't Sage Chakra essentially still chakra? Those Otsutsuki with lower status might not be able to do anything about this kind of energy? What if the Otsutsuki send out higher-ranking clansmen who have mastered the essence of chakra later?"

"There's nothing we can do; we can't completely remove the chakra right now," the slug said in a low voice.

"Wait, what are you all talking about? Tenseigan, Ten-Tails, chakra authority and all that? Are you kidding me? And what is this Otsutsuki clan?" Tsunade suddenly interrupted them, because if she listened any longer, her worldview would really be turned upside down.

"You're not strong enough, so knowing this won't do you any good," Richard said.

"Huh? You think I'm not strong enough? Are you kidding me? Well then, I'll have to see what you're made of." Tsunade finished speaking and, without waiting for Richard's reply, threw a punch at him. She'd been wanting to beat this bastard up for a long time. It would be a good opportunity to test this outsider's strength.

"He's pretty short-tempered," Richard thought to himself.

He reached out and casually deflected Tsunade's fist. Since she wanted to play, he'd spar with her.

With just that gentle nudge, Tsunade's expression changed. In the ninja world, no one dared to take her punch.

Tsunade used her waist to twist her body and delivered a side kick.

Richard swung a chop to Tsunade's thigh.

Tsunade felt a numbness in her leg, and then her entire leg went numb.

Richard stepped back a few paces and said, "Alright, you've already lost."

Tsunade was unconvinced. She used chakra to repair the area on her thigh that had been hit and said, "I haven't lost yet, let's continue."

Richard had no desire to fight her; the skill gap was too large, it wouldn't be fun. He casually unleashed a burst of energy mixed with battle qi, leaving a mark tens of meters long and several meters deep on the ground. This was his way of saying, "If I had just said that, one of your legs would be gone."

"Lady Tsunade, let's just forget about it. Your strength is indeed far inferior to Richard's. Even my true form is no match for Lord Richard," the slug said from the side. Whether it was the slug sage's wicked sense of humor or his genuine naiveté, the slug showed no mercy when it came to stabbing someone.

"Even the Slug Sage admits he's inferior?" Tsunade paused, muttering to herself.

Although she had never seen the Slug Sage make a move, just based on the Slug Sage's physical size and the faint but palpable pressure she felt when she met him, she knew she was no match for him.

Even if my own great-grandfather came, he might not be a match for the Slug Sage. The sages of the three holy lands are not simple. Otherwise, why would the three holy lands of summoning beasts be revered by the ninja world instead of being attacked and enslaved by the major ninja villages?

Even a slug fairy like her knew she was no match for Richard, so she decided not to humiliate herself any further.

But this meant she could forget about getting these two to explain what they had just said. Tsunade was getting a little frustrated. These guys who kept her in suspense and annoyed her mind would have been killed long ago if they weren't so strong. She thought to herself, utterly exasperated.

"Then I'll go and pick those things up first. We can study them together and maybe find a way to bypass chakra control."

"Slug, do you want to come along?" Richard concluded.

Since he's already here, he'll definitely take a trip to the ninja world and collect some things along the way. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?

"Let's go together. I'll send a little slug with you. Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've really explored the ninja world. It must have been a thousand years, right?" the slug said with a touch of melancholy.

The last time it roamed the ninja world was when Kaguya and her companion descended, causing chaos. Gods and powerful figures from all sides fought against the extraterrestrial visitors, but ultimately suffered a tragic end. Only a handful remained, barely clinging to life.

"Me too, I want to go with you too!" Tsunade retorted, not to be outdone. Only by following these two could she learn more secrets.

Richard glanced at her and said, "Whatever you like."

Then everyone used reverse summoning to return to the ninja world.

In a casino in Tanabata, Tsunade was suddenly summoned away in broad daylight. The entire casino vanished in an instant.

Everyone knows it's best to stay away when there are ninjas nearby, otherwise you might get accidentally injured. Even the casino's own people have temporarily fled.

Only Tsunade's little follower, Shizune, was left waiting for Tsunade to return.

So when Richard and Tsunade returned, they found an empty casino, with only Shizune listlessly holding a small pig and waiting for Tsunade to return.

"Lady Tsunade, you're back?" Shizune turned around when she heard the noise, but she didn't expect that there was another person who had come back with Tsunade.

Her mind went blank. Could it be that there was a new contractor in the Wet Bone Forest?

"This is Richard. We'll be working with him for the next while. The slug also came back with me." Seeing Shizune's confusion, Tsunade explained and gestured for Shizune to look at the slug on her shoulder.

"Yes, greetings, Lord Richard, and Lord Slug, it's been a long time." Shizune bowed deeply.

"No need to be so polite, let's set off first. By the way, Tsunade, you know the way to the Land of Rain, right?" Richard said.

"Of course I know about the Land of Rain. But why would I go there?" Tsunade asked.

"What I want is there." Richard didn't explain too clearly; they would find out when they got to the Land of Rain.

After a day of travel, as darkness fell, the group decided to rest for the day. They were now hundreds of kilometers away. For ordinary people, a ninja's mobility would naturally be very fast, but for Richard, this speed was no different from a tortoise crawling.

However, there's no rush, so let's just treat it as an opportunity to experience the customs and cultures of different worlds.

"I'm going to catch some fish for dinner," Shizune said self-consciously.

"Just give me enough for you and Tsunade, I don't need to eat," Richard said.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade and Shizune both looked at him. This was interesting; what did he mean by "not needing to eat"?

Richard didn't want to explain. In fact, in the Panlong World, after reaching level seven, one could reduce their dependence on food. After reaching the Saint Realm, one could maintain their condition by absorbing the elements of heaven and earth without eating or drinking.

After becoming a god, one's body is composed entirely of divine power, so naturally, there's no need for food or drink. Of course, one can still enjoy the pleasures of the palate, but food is no longer a necessity.

"Let's go catch some fish," Tsunade said, seeing that Richard didn't want to explain.

"Do you know Earth Release ninjutsu? How about building a few small houses?" Richard asked Tsunade.

"Are you so delicate? You want to build a house? Can't you just make do for one night?" Tsunade said.

"Tsk, you ninjas are really good at enduring hardship," Richard said.