Chapter 412: White Night's Trip to Myoboku Mountain
Accompanied by a change in time and space, Bai Ye successfully arrived at Myoboku Mountain.

After entering Mount Myoboku, Bai Ye began to sense his surroundings. The concentration of natural energy here was many times higher than that of the outside world. Staying in such an environment, it would be much easier to enter the Sage Mode.

The toads in Myoboku Mountain have become extremely huge because of the natural energy of this place.

After retracting his perception, Bai Ye looked at the Immortal Fukasaku who was standing beside him and asked, "I, Immortal Fukasaku, I can sense a huge amount of energy in the air. This should be the legendary natural energy."

Hearing this, Shenren Fukasaku was a little surprised. He looked at Bai Ye and asked, "Can you sense the natural energy in the air?"

Bai Ye nodded and asked, "Any questions?"

Fukasaku Sage was choked for a moment, then said: "Bai Ye, it seems that your talent in Sage Mode is more terrifying than I thought. You may be able to become the strongest Sage in the past hundred years.

In the memory of the sage Fukasaku, during the hundreds of years that he managed Mount Myoboku, many people accidentally entered Mount Myoboku and became its messengers.

But a considerable number of these people are unable to cultivate the Sage Mode.

The ninjas who failed in their attempts to forcibly cultivate the Sage Mode were transformed into stone statues in the Toad Forest, as a price to be paid to those who came after them.

Among the remaining ninjas who can practice Sage Mode, only a few can enter Sage Mode independently.

People like Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze must rely on external help to enter the Sage Mode. The only ninja who can truly enter the Sage Mode independently is Naruto.

It is also because of Naruto’s talent in Sage Mode.

This made Master Fukasaku convinced that Naruto was the son of destiny who would save the ninja world as predicted by the master.

But even Naruto could not clearly sense the natural energy floating in the air, and still needed to apply toad oil to enhance his perception ability.

This was Bai Ye’s first time at Myoboku Mountain, but he instantly sensed the natural energy in the air.

Such talent reminded Sage Fukasaku of the first Hokage from decades ago, who also possessed a similar talent and could enter Sage Mode instantly with no side effects.

Bai Ye looked at the silent Fukasaku Sage and asked in confusion: "Fakasaku Sage, when do we start practicing Sage Mode? There is not much time left in the Ninja World."

After Fukasaku pondered for a while, he said, "Follow me, I will take you to the place where you can practice Sage Mode."

Soon, the two arrived at the Toad Pond, which was filled with Toad Oil, a specialty of Myoboku Mountain.

Fukasaku pointed at Bai Ye and said, "The principle of Sage Mode is very simple. You only need to mix chakra and natural energy in a one-to-one ratio to create Sage Chakra."

"But how to mix chakra and natural energy is a technique unique to Myoboku Mountain..."

After explaining the method of practicing Sage Mode, Fukasaku pointed to the Toad Pond nearby and said:

"This contains toad oil that can increase your perception. Your talent combined with the toad oil will allow you to quickly master the Sage Mode. However, I would like to remind you in advance that there is a risk of being petrified if you fail the Sage Mode."

Bai Ye nodded and jumped directly into the toad pond.

This scene made Shenren Fukasaku's eyes widen. Toad oil only needs to be applied to the upper body. There is no need to swim in the toad pond. This will not only waste toad oil, but also create greater risks.

After all, for a ninja, forcibly improving perception ability too much is not a good thing.

It is easy to overdraw your body prematurely due to excessive consumption.

After a moment of silence, Sage Fukasaku finally did not stop Bai Ye. With Bai Ye's talent, he might be able to walk out of the Toad Pond safely and learn the Sage Mode.

Bai Ye naturally had no way of knowing what the immortal Fukasaku was thinking.

At this time, Bai Ye was sitting cross-legged at the bottom of the Toad Pond, and began to try to use the Sage Mode. Through the system rewards, he learned the Sage Mode early on, but he has not had the opportunity to use it yet.

It is also a good choice to take the opportunity of practicing the Sage Mode and adapt to the Sage Mode in advance.

A few minutes later, Bai Ye walked out of the toad pond. His eyes turned into vertical pupils and there were several camouflage lines on his face. These were the characteristics of the Myobokusan Sage Mode.

Sensing the aura of Bai Ye, Shenzuo Shengren said to himself, "As expected."

Jiraiya's eyes widened, and he said in a complicated tone: "Bai Ye, you have already mastered the Sage Mode, and it has only been less than a few minutes."

"When I was practicing Sage Mode, it took me several months..."

"It was just luck..." Bai Ye chuckled and said, "Maybe it's because I have a high affinity with natural energy, so I think it's not difficult to extract fairy chakra."

"You're the only one who thinks it's not difficult..." Jiraiya retorted weakly.

Bai Ye smiled and asked Fukasaku Sage, "Fakasaku Sage, is there a suitable open space nearby? I would like to try out the effect of Sage Mode."

After a pause, Bai Ye added: "It's better to go to a larger open space. My movements might make a lot of noise."

Sennin Fukasaku nodded, and then brought Bai Ye to a huge open space in Myoboku Mountain, where several giant toads were exercising, including Gamabunta.

After seeing Fukasaku appear with Byakuya and Jiraiya, Gamabunta said, "Boss Fukasaku, how did you find time to come here, and bring Jiraiya and..."

"This is Byakuya, the ninja in Sage Mode who came to Myoboku Mountain to train."

"So he's a ninja who's practicing Sage Mode..." Gamabunta said halfway when he realized something was wrong. He stared at Bai Ye and said:

"You should have senjutsu chakra in you. Have you learned sage mode?"

"It was just luck..." Bai Ye continued, "Gamabunta, I just successfully practiced the Sage Mode. Can you guys get out of the way and let me use my sage arts to my heart's content?"

Toad Wentai frowned. It had been a long time since it encountered such an arrogant human.

It knew Bai Ye, but this was Mt. Myoboku, so it was not ready to be ordered around like that. However, after noticing the look in Fukasaku's eyes, it still gave way.

"You can use this place as you like. I also want to see how far you have progressed in your Sage Mode."

"Then I would be disrespectful."

After walking to the center of the open space, Bai Ye quickly formed seals with his hands, and then slapped the ground. The ground shook violently, and cracks tens of meters long appeared.

Countless vines rose from the ground and gathered into a wooden man hundreds of meters tall.

There are two winding wooden dragons entwined on the body of the huge wooden man, guarding the devil-like wooden man like a guard.

Continuing to use Wood Release Ninjutsu, Bai Ye controlled the wooden man to run on the ground.

The visual impact of such a huge creature running was extremely shocking. Whether it was Gamabunta, Fukasaku Sage, or Jiraiya, they all stood there in a daze.

At this moment, Shenren Fukasaku finally understood why Bai Ye asked him to find a more spacious place.

If this place wasn't the training ground for Gamabunta and the other toads, it would probably not be able to accommodate the wooden figures at all, and even moving would become extremely difficult. Jiraiya began to doubt his life.

Bai Ye can actually use the Wood Man and Wood Dragon Techniques at the same time. Isn't this strength almost catching up with the first generation? Even with such strength, Bai Ye is still cautious towards Uchiha Madara. How strong is Uchiha Madara?

Gamabunta was also filled with shock, as he was the largest toad in Myoboku Mountain.

When facing the tailed beasts, it had enough confidence, but after seeing the wooden men that were hundreds of meters tall, Gamabunta actually lacked confidence and subconsciously wanted to escape.

This was the first time that such a thought came to Gamabunta.

Standing on top of the wooden man, Bai Ye at this moment was like a child who had obtained a new toy. He used the fairy chakra wantonly and performed ninjutsu blessed by fairy techniques.

After playing for more than ten minutes, Bai Ye finally released the Wood Release Ninjutsu and returned to the ground.

The Sage Mode gave him a feeling similar to unlimited firepower. He could use enhanced ninjutsu at will, and the chakra consumption was reduced by half.

However, the increase in physical skills and perception abilities is much weaker.

But overall, this is still an extremely powerful mode. There is a reason why Uchiha Madara failed to defeat Senju Hashirama even when he was riding the Nine-Tails.

After all, Uchiha Madara can only rely on himself and the Nine-Tails.

Senju Hashirama relied on the natural energy of the entire earth, sky, and ocean around him. Compared to Uchiha Madara, he did not have the tailed beast as a middleman to make a profit from the price difference.

After returning to the ground, Bai Ye said to Shenren Shenren:

"Sage Fukasaku, the Sage Mode of Myōboku Mountain is stronger than I thought. After learning the Sage Mode, I should be able to fight Uchiha Madara."

"Everything is for the sake of the ninja world. Myobokusan is just doing its part."

Sennin Fukasaku doesn't dare to put on airs in front of Baiye, because Baiye is not a member of Myobokuyama, or it can be said that Myobokuyama is not qualified to make Baiye its spokesperson.

Jiraiya said happily: "Bai Ye, are you sure you can defeat Uchiha Madara? It seems that the crisis facing the ninja world will soon be over."

Bai Ye shook his head and said seriously:

"I am not sure I can defeat Uchiha Madara, and Uchiha Madara has been preparing for so many years, and he definitely has more than just the means he has now. Before we are sure of victory, we should not take it lightly."

"That's true...I got a little carried away."

Jiraiya smiled innocently, and then said to Fukasaku Sage: "Since Byakuya has already learned Sage Mode, I'll ask Boss Fukasaku to send us back."

Boss Fukasaku said with an embarrassed look on his face: "Not at the moment."

Jiraiya asked in confusion, "Boss Fukasaku, could it be that the Great Toad Sage wants to question Bai Ye? The Great Toad Sage has been sleeping for so long, and he woke up today?"

Shenren Fukasaku couldn't help but say:

"That's not the case. I haven't paid my respects at the Toad Temple today. I'm not sending you back because I've run out of chakra. It will take a few hours to refine it."

"You guys should stay in Myoboku Mountain for the time being. If you get hungry, your mother will prepare food for you. They are all specialties of Myoboku Mountain and they taste delicious."

When Jiraiya mentioned the specialty of Myoboku Mountain, his expression changed.

Bai Ye asked curiously, "Brother Jiraiya, what are the specialties of Myoboku Mountain? I'm a little hungry, how about we go and try some?"

Jiraiya said with an unpleasant expression: "I'm not hungry now, so forget it."

Bai Ye saw through Jiraiya's disguise and said with a smile: "Brother Jiraiya, you seem to be particularly resistant to the specialties of Myoboku Mountain. Is it because the nutritional value of Myoboku Mountain specialties is not high?"

Jiraiya shook his head: "The nutritional value of the specialty is very good, and the protein is seven times that of beef."

Bai Ye then asked, "Is it because the food tastes bad? Or is it because the food is poisonous?"

Jiraiya shook his head again, and then said: "Neither, the specialty of Myoboku Mountain is insects. If you like, you can go and eat them. As for me, forget it, I'm not hungry."

"Since Brother Jiraiya isn't hungry, I'll go alone."

As he spoke, Bai Ye followed in the footsteps of the sage Fukasaku and soon arrived at the residence of the Fukasaku and Shima couple, and saw the delicious giant green caterpillars on the dining table.

Shima bit off the big caterpillar's head and said to Bai Ye:

"Do you want to eat it? This thing is delicious. Jiraiya, that brat, doesn't know how to appreciate delicious food. I guarantee that after you try it, you will definitely fall in love with it."

"That's not necessary."

Bai Ye declined Shima's kindness. He had no interest in trying dark cuisine.

It's not like he had not eaten earthworms when he first came here and was struggling to survive, but now that conditions are better, there's naturally no need to seek hardship.

This time he went to Myoboku Mountain, in addition to showing off his prowess in front of people, he also had other purposes.

At present, he has already taken over the five major ninja villages and received generous rewards, making him the top ninja under the Otsutsuki.

But he felt that his current strength was not strong enough and he needed to conquer more forces.

Then Myoboku Mountain, one of the three holy places independent of the ninja world, is the best choice.

After thinking for a moment, he looked at the two sages, Fukasaku and Shima, and said, "Sage Fukasaku, I came to Myoboku Mountain this time, in addition to asking for advice on the Sage Mode, I also have a favor to ask of you."

"What's going on?" Sennin Fukasaku and Sennin Shima felt something was wrong.

Bai Ye took a deep breath and said:
"In order to fight against the threat of Uchiha Madara, the five major ninja villages and the Hidden Rain Village have united under the banner of Akatsuki. I want Myoboku Mountain to join Akatsuki and fight against Uchiha Madara together."

After these words came out, Fukasaku Sennin's face became much colder: "Bai Ye boy, Myoboku Mountain has never signed an alliance with any ninja organization, and this time will be no exception. This is your ninja world's business and has nothing to do with Myoboku Mountain."

"If the Ninja World is destroyed, do you think Myobokuyama can be spared?"

Bai Ye stared at Fukasaku Sennin and said, "If he doesn't join the Akatsuki organization, I doubt whether Uchiha Madara is colluding with the three holy places. After all, many strange ninjutsu come from the three holy places."

"I even suspect that Uchiha Madara was resurrected from Myoboku Mountain."

Faced with Bai Ye's suspicion and provocation, Shensaku Sage's face became extremely ugly. Just when he was about to reject Bai Ye in a tough attitude, the story of the Big Toad Sage rang in his ears.

"Xiao Fukasaku, bring Bai Ye here, I have something to talk to him about."

(End of this chapter)