Natsuki didn't have any particular purpose, other than wanting to see the great hero Lord Jiraiya with his own eyes, and also wanting to ask him about Sage Mode.
Over the years, although he didn't claim to have read every book, he had flipped through the entire library and spent money to obtain many ancient books from outside, learning a lot about natural energy and human petrification.
However, he had not been able to find a way to absorb natural energy.
Indeed, it seemed simple when thinking about it, but it was extremely difficult when actually doing it.
So Natsuki planned to take some time to ask Lord Jiraiya how natural energy is absorbed, what it feels like after absorption, and how to control natural energy, and so on.
Anyway, there were a lot of questions, but Jiraiya might not be able to answer them.
Jiraiya himself was very poor at learning Sage Mode; not only did he need the help of the two Toad Sages, Fukasaku and Shima, but he also had to wait for a long time to enter Sage Mode. With his level, he couldn't teach anyone.
Moreover, it's not convenient to contact Jiraiya right now.
"Then let's wait until Sarutobi Hiruzen is dead. By then, Tsunade will also be back. If I can't get anything from Jiraiya, I'll find Slug through Tsunade. Slug is also a Sage from one of the three great Sage Lands, so it definitely has Sage Mode. Maybe Hashirama Senju's Sage Mode was learned from Shikkotsu Forest. I must ask!"
Natsuki would not give up on Sage Mode.
That's a method that can greatly increase attack and defense, equivalent to putting on a critical strike relic for himself. Who wouldn't love that?
After dinner, Natsuki pulled Tenten into the room again for hugs and kisses.
Of course, it wasn't always sweet talk. He took the opportunity to give her some pointers on the techniques and Precautions for cultivating the Flying Thunder God Technique, and also chatted about daily life.
For example, he had left Xiao Li hanging for so many days, perhaps Xiao Li had already started reflecting.
So, he could go deliver the senzu bean tomorrow.
The two discussed a plan and decided to go to the hospital together tomorrow. They would coordinate their actions to ensure they weren't seen by others, so as to avoid causing more trouble.
The next day, close to noon, Natsuki and Tenten timed it perfectly and waited at the hospital entrance.
Just as Teacher Kai came to the hospital to deliver a meal to Xiao Li. Tenten had already known this beforehand, and it was the target they were looking for.
"Teacher Kai! Are you bringing food to Xiao Li? Let me see what you brought?" Natsuki quickly greeted him.
"Oh! You two are here too! I mainly prepared meat for Xiao Li. He needs to eat more meat to recover his health. Look, this large piece of beef will definitely make Xiao Li enjoy eating!" Kai opened the bento box and gave a thumbs up, revealing his bright white teeth.
Natsuki took the bento box smoothly: "Let me see, let me see! Oh my, it really is a big piece of beef. Teacher Kai must have spent a lot!"
Kai, however, put his hands on his hips and said: "What's a little money when it comes to Xiao Li's recovery!"
Speaking of this, he remembered Xiao Li's situation and was instantly filled with worry.
Tenten took the opportunity to change the subject: "Teacher Kai, my physical fitness has improved recently, and I can already open the First Gate, but I can't open the Second Gate. Can you discuss the reason with me?"
Kai was very concerned about his students' training. Hearing this, he was indeed distracted and seriously asked Tenten about the problem.
Natsuki quickly glanced around and found that there was no one around. So he quickly stuffed a senzu bean into a crack in a piece of beef. It was hard to see, and as long as Xiao Li took a bite, it would be fine.
After doing everything, he quietly listened to Kai analyzing the problem for Tenten, and Tenten also nodded obediently repeatedly.
"Hmm, it should be about like this. Try it again later, and if you still have problems, tell me. Tenten, your aptitude is also very good. I have high hopes for you!" Kai patted Tenten's shoulder with a look of satisfaction.
"Okay! Thank you, Teacher Kai, for your guidance! Oh, right, let's go see Xiao Li quickly. He's probably so hungry he could eat a whole cow!" Tenten urged.
"Hahaha! You're right! Let's go!"
Kai took the bento box and led Natsuki and Tenten into the hospital. After registering, they went straight to Xiao Li's room.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Li was not in bed, but was doing push-ups outside the window with one hand and one foot. It was quite reckless, he really wasn't afraid of becoming disabled.
Kai didn't say a word and directly picked him up and brought him back: "Xiao Li! Although youthful training is important, the most important thing for you right now is to eat! Tenten even said you're so hungry you could eat a whole cow. I just brought you a large piece of beef, and you have to eat it all. The more meat you eat, the faster you'll recover!"
"Okay! Thank you, Teacher Kai!"
Xiao Li didn't know how to refuse at all. He took the bento box and started showing off, and didn't forget to greet the two of them, "Natsuki, Tenten, you're here too. Actually, I'm doing pretty well. You don't need to visit me so often. You still have to participate in the finals, training is more important!"
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Natsuki and Tenten nodded and casually asked: "Xiao Li, how is your recovery? You have to listen to the doctor, don't mess around."
Xiao Li nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, don't worry, I know all that, it's just... Hmm?"
Before he finished speaking, he felt something was wrong. His hands and feet that were previously in excruciating pain suddenly felt no pain, and he had a feeling of complete recovery. Even the old injuries left from his intense training seemed to have completely disappeared, replaced by a feeling of comfort throughout his body.
Tenten looked a little nervous when she saw this and subconsciously looked at Natsuki.
Although she believed in the senzu bean Natsuki talked about, she had never seen such a miraculous medicine after all.
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So she wasn't sure. Now that she saw Xiao Li's reaction, he must have eaten the senzu bean. So, is he better now, or is he better now?
Suddenly, Xiao Li tore off the bandages on his hands, which startled Kai greatly.
"Xiao Li, what are you doing! Don't give up on yourself!" Kai's tears were a little uncontrollable, thinking that his student had lost control of his emotions.
"No! Teacher Kai, it's not like that!"
Xiao Li, however, shouted excitedly, "I suddenly feel no pain, so I want to check! Look, my hand seems to have recovered! And my foot!"
Saying that, he also tore off the bandages on his foot, and indeed it was completely intact.
Kai was instantly stunned, and Natsuki and Tenten also pretended to be stunned, and then joined Kai in his ecstasy.
Acting, you must be good at it, otherwise you'll be exposed.
"Xiao Li! Are you really better? I hope I'm not dreaming!"
Kai couldn't believe it and directly lifted Xiao Li off the bed. Seeing Xiao Li jumping around with no problems at all, he was overjoyed for a moment, and his tears were a little uncontrollable.
"Wuwuwu! Xiao Li! This is great! This is youth!"
"Teacher Kai! Youth is the best!"
The two hugged each other, both with tears streaming down their faces. The background was like a beach at sunset, with waves crashing on the rocks, so beautiful, so moving, so eye-watering.
Tenten's mouth was already twitching uncontrollably.
Natsuki immediately stopped her: Hold it in! Hold it in! Don't complain at such a touching moment! Bu.