Shinho willed it, and all the mortal Gu and Immortal Gu he had obtained entered his immortal aperture.
Compared to his Primeval Essence sea, the immortal aperture was boundless, allowing them much more freedom.
But it was still too desolate.
The immortal aperture was no different from the real world as it could accommodate various life forms, including humans who could live and reproduce within it.
Shinho suddenly thought of the Land of Rain.
The Land of Rain had constant rainfall, making it unsuitable for human habitation. He could simply move them in.
Besides the Land of Rain, the Land of Wind and the Land of Snow were also options.
These places had harsh environments, far inferior to the immortal aperture.
The immortal aperture could be understood as a space independent of the Shinobi World.
Although it existed within his body, it was not truly a part of him.
Shinho would act as the intermediary.
He didn't need to tell them the truth about this world, and they didn't need to know.
Shinho would provide them with a good life, and in return, they would help him mine resources inside the immortal aperture.
It was a win-win situation.
Shinho opened his eyes.
Immediately, he sensed the endless vitality and boundless energy in his body.
Two words could describe it: powerful and invincible.
Shinho felt that his current cells were even more monstrous than Hashirama's Cells.
"Shi… Shinho-sama?"
Lady Katsuyu cautiously approached.
Although Shinho's appearance hadn't changed, she could sense a fundamental difference, a leap in life essence.
Yet, she couldn't comprehend what had happened.
"Lady Katsuyu."
Shinho snapped out of his thoughts and looked at her.
He suddenly let out a light hum.
Why not place Lady Katsuyu inside my blessed land?
After all, she was all alone in the Shikkotsu Forest.
"What just happened…?"
Lady Katsuyu asked curiously.
"It was an advancement."
Shinho replied casually.
Lady Katsuyu looked utterly confused.
She had lived for over a thousand years, and whether it was a ninja or a summoning beast, seh had never seen something like this when they advanced in strength.
"Lady Katsuyu, have you ever met the Sage of Six Paths?"
Shinho suddenly thought of something and asked.
"A long time ago."
Lady Katsuyu answered softly. "But only Gamamaru had direct contact with him."
Gamamaru was the real name of the Great Toad Sage.
"How do I compare to him now?"
Shinho asked with a smile.
The aura of a Rank Six Gu Immortal leaked out.
Lady Katsuyu trembled as a tremendous fear surged within her.
Fortunately, that aura disappeared in an instant.
"I feel… you are even stronger than the Sage of Six Paths."
Lady Katsuyu took a deep breath and spoke.
Shinho nodded slightly.
When he was a Rank Five Gu Master, he had already been invincible in the Shinobi World.
Now, as a Rank Six Gu Immortal, his very essence had been sublimated. Naturally, he could compare to the Sage of Six Paths.
Moreover, a Gu Immortal's combat power depended on their mortal and Immortal Gu.
As long as his Gu were strong enough, and his killer moves were powerful, even defeating Kaguya Otsutsuki would be effortless.
"Lady Katsuyu, I would like you to keep today's matter a secret."
Shinho was certain that the Sage of Six Paths had not noticed his ascension.
Probably because the Shikkotsu Forest's independent dimension was too far from the Shinobi World.
The Sage of Six Paths was likely busy spying on his two sons.
Since that was the case, he would give him a little surprise.
"Understood."
Lady Katsuyu agreed without hesitation.
She understood Shinho.
And besides, he was the summoner of Shikkotsu Forest.
Now that his strength had skyrocketed, it was undoubtedly a great thing for her.
Even if Kaguya Otsutsuki broke free in the future, she wouldn't need to be too afraid.
"I'll come to see you again in a while."
Shinho used Fixed Immortal Travel Gu.
Lady Katsuyu watched as he disappeared and couldn't help but widen her eyes.
She was certain that this was not the Reverse Summoning Technique.
Besides, Reverse Summoning should have been cast by her.
"Has he truly reached the level of the Sage of Six Paths?"
Lady Katsuyu was lost in thought.
…
Senju Clan Residence;
With a faint ripple, Shinho appeared in his room.
He smiled in satisfaction.
Now that he was a Rank Six Gu Immortal, he could freely use Immortal Gu without worry. Everything had become much more convenient.
Shinho pushed open the door.
The sound of the door opening echoed.
Tsunade instinctively turned her head and saw Shinho.
Her face instantly lit up with joy, but soon, confusion took over.
"You… what happened to you?"
Tsunade walked up to him and couldn't help but reach out, touching his face.
"I just finished my seclusion."
Shinho replied casually.
"You're lying."
Tsunade pinched his cheek and asked, "Since when does secluded training have this kind of effect?"
In her eyes, although Shinho's appearance hadn't changed, his aura had soared dramatically, exuding an irresistible charm that made her heart itch.
"Perhaps it's the result of my strength improving," Shinho replied with a slight smile. Then, he asked, "You don't like it?"
"I love it," Tsunade admitted honestly, licking her lips slightly.
Shinho chuckled. "Teacher, you're practically drooling."
"What nonsense are you spouting?!" Tsunade glared at him. "Even if your strength has increased, you still have to respect your teacher!"
Drooling? Such an unrefined act could never be done by her.
"Yes, Teacher."
Shinho glanced outside at the bright sunlight and said, "I'll apologize to you properly tonight."
Hearing this, Tsunade's heart trembled slightly.
Her eyes grew misty, carrying a mature and seductive allure.
She naturally understood what his apology meant.
Shinho lowered his head and kissed her soft red lips before leaving the living room.
…
Along the way,
"Lord Hokage!"
Wherever he passed, people enthusiastically greeted him, their excitement barely contained.
Shinho responded with a smile, causing a wave of excited screams from the female shinobi and civilians.
Now that he had ascended to an immortal, his every action carried an extraordinary, transcendent quality.
Coupled with his natural handsomeness, he was practically overflowing with charm.
Shinho soon arrived at the Hokage's office.
"Hokage-sama…"
Samui instinctively stood up, but then suddenly froze in place.
Shinho slowly approached her, stopping right in front of her.
Raising his hand, he lightly cupped her tight-fitting skirt over her hips and asked, "What are you spacing out for?"
"H-Hokage-sama…"
Samui snapped back to reality, feeling his touch, her face flushing with a faint blush.
"What were you thinking about?"
Shinho's right hand traced the curve of her hip downward, gliding onto her black-stocking-clad thighs.
"N-Nothing…"
Samui instinctively shook her head.
"You're lying again."
Shinho smiled and asked, "What punishment do you want today?"
"…"
Samui opened her mouth but hesitated.
She suddenly remembered that lying meant receiving a punishment.
But in reality, the punishment was just him taking advantage of her.
"I… I'll give Hokage-sama a massage."
After a few seconds of hesitation, Samui spoke softly.
"Good."
Shinho withdrew his hand and said, "I'll also get an update on the recent developments."
He had been in seclusion for a month, and aside from urgent matters, he hadn't been keeping up with the world.
"Let's discuss it on the sofa."
Shinho glanced at the Hokage's chair but turned toward the couch instead.
The Hokage's chair was a bit too high, while the couch was more suitable.
Samui pressed her lips together.
She naturally understood what Shinho was implying.
She walked behind him, then slowly moved forward, letting him rest his head against her soft chest.
Shinho let out a satisfied breath.
Warm and soft, this secretary was truly excellent and generous.
"How is the construction of the nine major cities progressing?" Shinho asked after a moment of thought.
"All renovations have been completed."
Samui gently pressed her fair fingers against his head, massaging his temples.
With each movement, the "pillow" beneath his head trembled slightly.
Shinho wasn't surprised.
With the efficiency of ninjas, a month was more than enough not only to renovate but even to build an entire new city from scratch.
"Go ahead and issue a notice," Shinho said, eyes still closed. "We're proceeding with the relocation of Konoha to the City of Fire."
"Yes."
Samui wasn't surprised at all.
Among the nine cities, all except Konoha had already been integrated as both national capitals and ninja villages.
The reason Konoha hadn't moved yet was that they had been waiting for Shinho to finish his seclusion.
Now that he was back, the relocation was just a matter of course.
"How about the transportation system?" Shinho continued.
Samui kept massaging as she answered.
Transportation had been divided into three types: land, sea, and air.
Sea, primarily near the Land of Water region, with seven major shipping routes already planned.
As for Land transportation, railways and roads have been the most widely implemented, with transport stations in every city.
Airship production required time, so for now, air coverage was limited, and remote areas were still not fully accessible.
"Not bad."
Shinho was very satisfied.
Again, it had only been a month.
He asked a few more questions and quickly gained a general understanding of the changes in the Shinobi World.
Overall, everything was progressing smoothly.
He could finally relax a bit.
The current situation proved that he no longer needed to micromanage everything as his subordinates were doing an excellent job on their own.
"Did your family move over yet?"
Shinho's gaze shifted toward Samui as he adjusted his head slightly, pressing the pillow into a different shape.
"They moved two weeks ago."
Samui's body trembled slightly, her face turning red as she replied.
"How do they feel about it?"
Shinho asked while silently appreciating the softness beneath his head.
"They like it."
Samui spoke honestly.
She wasn't lying.
Setting emotions aside, life in Konoha was far better than in Kumogakure.
As the Hokage's secretary, Samui received a very generous salary every month. Even without going on missions, she could live a comfortable life.
Moreover, Konoha now had the highest level of economy, culture, and infrastructure in the entire Shinobi World.
She felt like she had moved from a remote mountain village to a modern metropolis where everything was prosperous and flourishing.
"I remember you have a younger brother?"
Shinho asked, inhaling the faint scent of Samui's.
"Yes, his name is Atsui."
Samui was a bit surprised.
He had actually taken the time to learn about her background?
"Is he still a Kumogakure ninja, or has he joined Konoha?"
Shinho didn't have much impression of Atsui.
But since he was Samui's younger brother, it was worth checking in.
"He's now a Konoha ninja."
Samui explained, "He's currently a member of the First Division."
"I'll have Hinata keep an eye on him."
Shinho recalled that Atsui was only a Chunin.
"Thank you, Hokage-sama."
Samui expressed her gratitude sincerely.
She was increasingly convinced that life in Konoha was far better.
Everything was provided for, and it was safe.
Unlike the old days as a shinobi, where a single misstep could lead to injury or death.
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