Ninja World: I, Kisame Hoshigaki, am no longer human!

Tsunade frowned and truthfully expressed her feelings.

"It seems you have a great talent for practicing yoga."

Kisame nodded and commented.

"What will we practice today? The same poses as yesterday?"

As Tsunade spoke, she picked up a mat and laid it on the ground.

"of course not."

Kisame shook his head. "What I taught you yesterday was just the basic beginner-level movement. Next up are more difficult advanced poses."

"Then let's get started quickly," Tsunade urged, full of anticipation.

And so, Kisame became Tsunade's fitness coach.

Due to the impact of the tsunami, the filming schedule was delayed again, but this gave Tsunade enough time to learn yoga techniques from Kisame.

These days, following Kisame's instructions, she maintains a regular daily routine and practices yoga morning and evening.

During this process, Tsunade discovered that her mindset had indeed calmed down considerably, and she was no longer as irritable as before.

Although there is still little hope of overcoming hemophobia, at least she is gradually learning to control her body and mind like Kisame.

She also went to the town casino much less often.

The best way to change a bad habit is not to force yourself to quit, but to replace it with a better lifestyle.

This is the lesson Kisame taught her.

A week later.

After more than three months, filming for "Beach Shark" has finally come to a successful conclusion.

Tonight, the hotel will host a grand celebration banquet. After that, the crew members who have lived together for three months will temporarily part ways.

Kisame received his five million taels of silver as payment.

He carried a suitcase full of banknotes, preparing to go home, give some instructions to the Snow Woman, and set off early the next morning to return to Kirigakure.

As for the victory celebration banquet, he had no interest in attending it.

Just then.

Tsunade found Kisame.

"Um... thank you for teaching me yoga these past few days. Although the poses are a bit embarrassing, they really work."

Her face flushed slightly as she thanked Kisame.

"If you really want to thank me, then give me something more tangible in return."

Kisame was not polite at all, and as always, he reached out to Tsunade for benefits.

"You bastard, you're such a spoilsport."

Tsunade's face immediately fell. The little bit of goodwill she had developed towards Kisame these past few days vanished completely.

She snorted coldly, took a bottle of colorless and odorless medicine from her pocket, and handed it to him:

"This is the high-grade sleeping potion you requested. I experimented on Jiraiya many times before I finally succeeded in developing it. The amount here is enough to render ten Jonin incapable of fighting."

Upon hearing this, Kisame's eyes lit up, and he snatched the potion.

I finally got my hands on this thing.

In this way, all he wanted to get from Tsunade was one last piece of information.

However, it is also the most important one.

Thinking about this...

"There's something I've been curious about and have been wanting to ask you about."

He stopped Tsunade and asked her in a humble manner, "I heard that... when the First Hokage pacified the ninja world, the weapon he used was a great sword passed down from the Senju clan, which was much more powerful than the Seven Ninja Swords of our Kirigakure. Is that true?"

"Hmph, of course."

Tsunade crossed her arms, looking proud.

"Then why have I never seen you use it? As the granddaughter of the First Hokage, you should have inherited that sword, right?" Kisame pressed.

Why are you asking this?

Tsunade glanced at Kisame and immediately became wary, sensing that he was up to no good again.

However, she still answered nonchalantly:

"That thing is clumsy and heavy. I'm not used to using it, and I don't want to carry a big scroll around all day. So I put it in the Wet Bone Forest along with the storage scroll."

Shikulin Forest.

Upon hearing those three words, Kisame's pupils contracted, and his eyes shrank even further.

Shikkotsu Forest, far from the ninja world, is the dwelling place of the Slug Sage.

Of the three sacred lands, Shikkotsu Forest has always been the most mysterious, keeping a low profile. Apart from Tsunade, its contractor, probably no one else in the entire ninja world knows where it is or how to get there.

Tsunade had placed the Senju clan's ancestral scrolls and greatsword there; it couldn't be safer.

That's why she dared to casually tell Kisame this information.

"What, you seem quite interested in the Shikkotsu Forest? Have you also heard of the Slug Sage and his magic?"

Tsunade loved seeing Kisame's surprised expression, and couldn't help but tease him.

"I overheard the Third Mizukage mention it. He lamented that the three great holy lands had each signed summoning contracts with the three legendary ninja of Konoha, allowing Konoha to monopolize powerful Sage Techniques, leaving no way for other ninja villages to survive."

Kisame made it up on the spot.

"Bullshit."

Tsunade sneered, dismissing such a claim with disdain. "The sages of the three great holy lands have been selecting suitable candidates for Sage Mode from across the ninja world in their own ways since long ago. We, the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, have never monopolized Sage Mode; it's just that the others were too incompetent to pass the test."

"Oh? Then may I ask, Lady Tsunade, what qualifications are needed to cultivate Sage Mode?"

Kisame followed her words and asked with a curious expression.

"Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll mercifully tell you. Cough cough..."

Tsunade cleared her throat and began showing off her knowledge to Kisame.

"First of all, the cultivator must possess a vast amount of chakra far exceeding that of ordinary people. Only in this way can they avoid being devoured by the natural energy of the sacred land."

"Secondly, cultivators must learn to calm their minds and comprehend the technique of 'immobility,' achieving a state of perfect stillness. An impatient person cannot possibly learn immortal arts."

At this point, Tsunade sounded a little annoyed, because she was the impatient type.

"In the end, only those who possess unwavering perseverance and a strong will can become true immortals. This is a profound truth that my grandfather once told me."

After saying this, Tsunade suddenly froze, staring intently at Kisame.

A vast amount of chakra.

A state of mind as still as water.

Never give up and have a strong will.

This guy in front of me seems to possess all three of these qualities, perfectly meeting the requirements for cultivating immortal arts.

Do you think I can cultivate immortal arts?

Kisame asked that question as expected.

79. Strike first, strike hard.

For Kisame.

If he could really learn the Sage Mode of Shikkotsu Forest through Tsunade, he would have hit the jackpot.

After all, Sage Mode is a cultivation system independent of chakra, and its upper limit is enough to cause damage to Six Paths level powerhouses.

He just so happens to have the conditions to cultivate immortal arts, so why not pursue this powerful force?

"You? Don't even dream about it."

Tsunade snapped out of her daze and poured cold water on Kisame, "Your aptitude is barely qualified, but... but your character is too bad. The Slug Sage won't like you, so you'd better not count on it."

Is he a bad person?

Kisame had expected Tsunade to refuse, but he hadn't expected her to give such a lame reason.

It seems he is truly suited to cultivating immortal arts; even Tsunade cannot find any flaws in him.

We must find a way to go to Shikkotsu Forest.

Kisame set this goal in his heart.

There, he not only found magical arts, but also the Thousand-Handed Greatsword, both of which were things he had always longed for.

But we can't rush it right now.

Kisame realized that his relationship with Tsunade was still superficial. It couldn't be said that he hadn't gained her trust yet; it could only be said that she wished Kisame would die as soon as possible.

In such a situation, even if Kisame turned into a sycophant and chased after Tsunade to curry favor, it would probably be to no avail.

We'll have to talk about that another time.

With that thought in mind, Kisame decided not to waste any more time. He casually said a few words of farewell and prepared to leave.

"and many more!"

Tsunade stopped him, still unwilling to give up, and asked, "Where did you hide my necklace?"

"I swallowed it." Kisame finally told the truth this time.

Unfortunately, Tsunade didn't believe him and thought he was talking nonsense.

She snorted again, glared at him fiercely, and then turned and left.

Kisame turned to leave, but after taking only a few steps, he sensed a hostile gaze.

He glanced out of the corner of his eye and spotted the young master Fuji not far away.