Chapter 245: What Kind of Environment Do Toads Prefer?


    Chapter 245: What Kind of Environment Do Toads Prefer?


    During the battle at the Naka Shrine, Hagoromo Gengetsu did not yet possess these purple swirling eyes. Now, facing him, Kakashi found his Mangekyo? Sharingan not only ineffective but suppressed. A deep realization dawned on Kakashi: the enemy had grown stronger.


    For Hagoromo Gengetsu, what had just transpired was merely a blink of an eye, not worth much attention. He asked Kakashi calmly, "Back to the previous question. As Naruto''s teacher, you should know his whereabouts, right?"


    The sound of chirping birds—Chidori—rang out as Kakashi, determined and resolute, prepared his Lightning Cutter technique. He took a stance, legs bent, ready to strike. "Even if I knew, I wouldn''t tell you," he replied, calm and unwavering.


    "Is that so?" Hagoromo Gengetsu shook his head, taking a step toward Kakashi, who charged forward, aiming to pierce his heart with lightning speed. Just like during the Chunin Exam years ago, Hagoromo Gengetsu easily caught Kakashi''s wrist, stopping the attack.


    But this time, it wasn''t over. "Kamui!" Kakashi activated his Mangekyo? Sharingan''s ability, creating a spiral of space-distorting power around Hagoromo Gengetsu. Just as he was about to be drawn into the Kamui dimension, Hagoromo Gengetsu shook off the spatial pull and instantly appeared beside Kakashi.


    "Senjutsu? That''s good. With the current situation, the village needs Naruto''s strength," Kakashi responded.


    Jiraiya emphasized, "It''s also to protect him from Akatsuki. Compared to Hagoromo Gengetsu, Akatsuki is dangerous with their goal of the tailed beasts."


    "Understood. With someone like Itachi in their ranks, Akatsuki is not to be underestimated. But is Mount Myoboku safe?" Kakashi asked.


    Jiraiya laughed confidently, "Of course! With the Great Toad Sage and Gamabunta, plus the rich natural energy enhancing senjutsu, not even Konoha could breach it."


    The memory faded. Hagoromo Gengetsu released Kakashi. "As expected, Naruto is at Mount Myoboku. As for its location..."


    Jiraiya had mentioned the high concentration of natural energy, and with his senjutsu training, Hagoromo Gengetsu had become attuned to these flows. Observing the natural energy currents, he knew they converged in three specific areas, corresponding to the three legendary places.


    Looking skyward, Hagoromo Gengetsu noted the chakra and natural energy converging, pointing towards Mount Myoboku. "So, what kind of environment do toads prefer to live in?"