Chapter 35: The Greater the Risk, the Stronger the Sage Art
Tsunade spoke only after noticing Kawakaze's unconcerned expression. "It sounds simple, doesn't it?" she said. "But I haven't even told you about the dangers involved."
This wasn't the first time Tsunade had heard Katsuyu speak about Senjutsu. Katsuyu seemed pleased by her interjection and quietly waited.
Kawakaze, seeing the seriousness on Tsunade's face, adjusted his own demeanor.
He recalled from the original story how training in Senjutsu at Mount Myōboku involved risks like turning into a frog or petrifying. Naruto had even relied on two toads and their sticks to avoid disaster. He had assumed Katsuyu's warning—"None survived"—was just an exaggeration.
But judging by Tsunade's expression, the truth seemed far grimmer.
"Tell me. I'm listening," Kawakaze said, his voice steady.
Tsunade hesitated before explaining, her face visibly pale. "The training process for Senjutsu in the Shikkotsu Forest is irreversible. If you fail to transform your Senjutsu Chakra properly..."
"The consequence is turning into a pool of pus."
Her words struck like thunder. It was clear this wasn't just a theoretical danger; Tsunade had likely witnessed it firsthand.
Kawakaze's usual composure wavered. This was truly a gamble with one's life. No wonder Hashirama Senju was hailed as the God of Shinobi—mastering this must have taken unimaginable resolve.
Sensing his hesitation, Katsuyu broke the silence, her voice calm yet commanding. "Though the Shikkotsu Forest's Senjutsu is indeed dangerous, its power is unparalleled. Allow me to elaborate."