Time flew by, and half a month vanished in the blink of an eye.
After half a month of treatment, Might Duy, though still unconscious, had shown initial recovery from his injuries.
It was believed that under Tsunade's care, Might Duy would surely awaken.
During these two weeks, Veigar hadn't slackened his training in the slightest, though he had discovered one thing: no matter what, he couldn't push his physical reinforcement beyond eleven times.
It was as if this was an insurmountable chasm, the limit of reinforcement for an ordinary human.
Konoha Training Ground 44.
The usual spot.
After waiting quietly for a while, seeing that the appointed time was approaching, a faint smile appeared on Veigar's face.
...
Mount Myōboku.
Veigar's summoned animal, Gamajay, stood before the two Sage Toads of Mount Myōboku, Shima and Fukasaku, and unrolled the summoning contract scroll.
"I'm about to begin."
Fukasaku said to Gamajay:
"Jay-chan, begin!"
Gamajay quickly nodded, extending a frog's paw and slapping the contract scroll.
"Reverse Summoning Jutsu."
...
In the ninja world, Veigar at Training Ground 44 felt a pulling sensation. He didn't resist, then vanished from his spot.
"Target has departed."
The two Anbu ninja who had been following Veigar also quickly disappeared after seeing him vanish, returning to report to Hiruzen.
At the same time, Kushina, who had just returned from outside, saw a letter inside her house the moment she entered.
To Sensei's Wife, Personally.
Without thinking, Kushina knew who had left it.
Although she was furious about Veigar's request for the Reaper Death Seal, she still opened the letter.
After reading the letter Veigar left, Kushina carefully folded it, put it back in the envelope, then ignited the letter, turning it into a pile of ash.
After reading the letter, much of the anger in Kushina's heart towards Veigar subsided. She touched her belly and murmured:
"Nine-Tails, Minato."
...
Appearing on Mount Myōboku, Veigar's first sight was the enormous Gamajay.
"Gamajay, is this Mount Myōboku?"
"The environment is beautiful!"
Gamajay was very proud upon successfully reverse-summoning Veigar to Mount Myōboku.
"Veigar-sama, welcome to Mount Myōboku."
At this moment, the sage Fukasaku looked at Veigar and said:
"Are you the contractor, Veigar?"
Shima, on the side, then added:
"Jay-chan often talks about you to us!"
Veigar quickly looked at Fukasaku Senpai and Shima Senpai, and said respectfully:
"You must be the sages, Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima!"
"Gamajay has also mentioned you to me. Nice to meet you, I am Veigar."
After all, he was asking for their help, so Veigar's attitude towards these two old toads of Mount Myōboku was impeccable.
Fukasaku hopped two steps forward and squatted in front of Veigar, saying:
"Jay-chan has already told us the purpose of your visit to Mount Myōboku."
"However, Sage Mode isn't easy to master. You need to be mentally prepared."
Veigar nodded heavily, saying:
"Please don't worry, I will work hard."
Shima also squatted in front of Veigar and said:
"Training in Sage Mode carries life-threatening risks."
Veigar knew without Shima's reminder that training in the Sage Mode of the Toad Clan carried the risk of petrification. However, Veigar trusted himself, and he also trusted Fukasaku and Shima not to let him fall into a desperate situation.
"Yes, I will definitely succeed."
Veigar's main purpose in coming to Mount Myōboku was for Sage Mode. If he were to be dissuaded by these two Sages so easily, he might as well not have come at all.
Having warned Veigar about the risks of Sage Mode training, Shima no longer brought up the subject.
As a contractor of Mount Myōbōku, Veigar's choice was simply to be supported by Fukasaku and Shima.
"In that case, you should first get acquainted with Mount Myōboku with Jay-chan!"
"In a few days, I'll teach you how to train in Sage Mode."
Veigar respectfully said again:
"Then I'll be in your care."
Gamajay looked down at Fukasaku and Shima, and said happily:
"Then I'll take Veigar-sama to my house."
Shima nodded.
"Go on!"
After nodding to the two Sages once more, Veigar leaped onto Gamajay's head.
"We're off!"
Gamajay turned around, said a quick farewell, and hopped away.
"He's a very polite child."
"Don't you agree, old man?"
Shima looked at Veigar's retreating figure, praising him with a smile.
"Mmm, yes, he is!"
"In that case, old wife, hurry up and prepare a lavish dinner!"
"It's not often Veigar comes to Mount Myōboku, so we must entertain him well."
Fukasaku quickly agreed and suggested to Shima.
"Then you go catch some insects!"
"Tonight, I'll let him taste my cooking."
Looking at Shima, who left as soon as she finished speaking, Fukasaku quickly replied:
"As you wish, old wife."
As a seasoned food-loving toad, Fukasaku almost salivated thinking about tonight's grand meal.
...
"Oniisan, I'm back!"
"Look who I brought!"
From a distance, Gamajay loudly called out when he saw Gamago's figure.
After following Veigar for so long, Gamajay's brain hadn't really grown.
Gamago heard Gamajay's call, turned around, and immediately noticed Veigar on top of Gamajay's head.
"Gamago, long time no see!"
Veigar greeted Gamago with a smile.
"You're Veigar-sama!"
"Long time no see!"
Although it had been a long time, Veigar's figure remained in Gamago's mind, as Veigar often summoned Gamajay to play.
So even though Veigar had grown considerably, Gamago still recognized him.
"Oniisan, I'm going to take Veigar-sama on a good tour of Mount Myōboku. Do you want to come along?"
Gamago shook his head and said:
"No, you take Veigar-sama.
"I still need to train."
Under Gamajay's guidance, Veigar also got a clear understanding of the specifics of Mount Myōboku, witnessing many different landscapes.
As the sun was about to set, Fukasaku came looking for them, squatting on Gamajay's head, he said to Veigar:
"Veigar, come with me quickly."
"You'll have dinner at my house tonight."
Veigar nodded at Fukasaku, not refusing, and said:
"Then I'll trouble Sage Fukasaku."
"Can Gamajay come too?"
Hearing Veigar mention him, Gamajay quickly replied:
"No need, Veigar-sama."
"Oniisan should have dinner ready by now; I can just go back and eat."
Veigar squatted down, patted Gamajay's cheek, and gently said:
"Thank you for your hard work today."
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