Seeing everyone engaged in deep discussion about the future, Ron felt genuinely happy. His technique had not only opened up a new horizon of possibilities but also brought Tsunade and the people of Kumogakure closer together. Most importantly, it reflected the openness and goodwill Ron was showing by willingly welcoming Tsunade, Katsuya Sage, and even Kurama into this circle of knowledge and collaboration, which is usually kept a secret, as practiced among ninjas.
Earlier, Kohana had leaned in and whispered quietly to Ron, "Brother, is it really okay to share and discuss your techniques with Sister Tsunade and the others? After all, she's not officially part of Kumogakure yet."
Ron had gently shaken his head and replied, "Don't worry, Sister. Sometimes, it's better to take the initiative and open our hearts first. Especially with the changes that will follow from this upcoming meeting, Sister Tsunade will feel more confident and at ease staying in Kumogakure. In fact, I've already decided to add her to my team at the Hollow Mountain Research Center. She is the world's most renowned medical ninja, a true medical saint. She is someone who is needed greatly, even without her medical capabilities, she would be a great researcher!
Tsunade was currently a few years older than Ay, so both Kohana and Ron comfortably addressed her as "Sister." Tsunade herself had asked them to call her that, reassured by Kurama's judgment of their sincerity and the lack of any hidden agenda from Kumogakure. In just these few minutes, their bonds had undeniably grown.
Although everyone was speaking aloud, the trained senses of the surrounding ninjas made it easy for them to pick up on the hushed exchange between Ron and Kohana.
Meanwhile, within Tsunade's mind space, Kurama commented to both her and Katsuya, "Hey, Tsunade… looks like the brat already found you a job."
Katsuya chuckled and added, "It seems they really don't have any ill intentions toward you. They're not interested in prying into Konoha's secrets, nor are they trying to use you as a tool against other Konoha shinobi."
She continued in a more serious tone, "Ay, the Raikage's eldest son is a quasi-shadow-level ninja. He's at the peak of elite-jonin, with chakra volume surpassing that of typical newly awakened shadow-level ninjas. His physical strength is comparable to any shadow-level ninja, stronger than most, and his chakra is comparable to that of the Senju and Uzumaki clans. All he lacks is a proper opportunity, and he'll fully ascend to the shadow level, much like you."
Kurama, listening in the mindscape, nodded and added, "Of course, that's without counting my power. You're already a true, perfect Jinchuriki."
"But that brat..." Kurama's voice grew thoughtful. "He's already broken into the shadow level recently. His chakra continues to evolve in quality, slowly stabilizing his realm. His total chakra volume is already comparable to Ay's, even though his body isn't as strong. That difference comes from his immense mental power; he's able to fully extract and utilize the maximum potential of his body. His spiritual strength itself in terms of quantity alone has already exceeded the shadow level!"