After Sage Slug finished speaking, both White Snake Sage and Great Frog Sage anxiously watched Mirai Uchiha.
As immortals who had lived for thousands of years, they hadn't felt such nervousness in a very long time.
Seeing their anxious expressions, Mirai Uchiha calmly said, "Tell me about what the ninja world was like before Kaguya otsutsuki arrived, and how you cultivated to become sages."
Upon hearing Mirai's question, the three sages exchanged glances. Eventually, it was Great Frog Sage who started explaining.
"Thousands of years ago in the ninja world, not just humans, but also tigers, insects, snakes, ants, and other creatures possessed extraordinary powers. However, unlike today's method of extracting chakra from within one's body, back then these creatures cultivated Natural Energy, pursuing enlightenment and ascension."
"Therefore, most accomplished cultivators from that era were generally stronger than later ninjas."
"But one day, Kaguya otsutsuki suddenly arrived in the ninja world and consumed the Chakra Fruit."
"After obtaining immense power, Kaguya otsutsuki began expanding her territory. At that time we didn't understand why she made this decision, but now we realize she was likely trying to create White Zetsus to resist pursuit from the Otsutsuki Clan."
"Kaguya otsutsuki's territorial expansion conflicted with the original forces in the ninja world, triggering countless battles and conflicts."
"However, Kaguya otsutsuki was too powerful; no one could stand against her."
"At that time, the strongest being in the ninja world was a human from the Queen's bloodline of Loulan Kingdom—the Dragon Veins originated as an evolution of energy within his body."
"Before dying, this human transformed his inner strength into the Dragon Veins, sealing them underground. Only descendants bearing his bloodline could communicate with the Dragon Veins."
"Later, the native forces in the ninja world were almost completely wiped out, and all major holy sites were nearly eradicated."
"Luckily, Mount Myoboku, Ryuchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest managed to survive because they were located in alternate dimensions."
"As for what happened afterward, you should already know the story."
After listening to Great Frog Sage's explanation, Mirai Uchiha stroked his chin thoughtfully and nodded.
According to Great Frog Sage's description, creatures in the ninja world had always cultivated Natural Energy. But possibly restricted by the limits of Natural Energy available in the ninja world itself, the strongest beings at that time probably only had Six Paths-level power.
This did not mean their cultivation methods were weak.
On the contrary, Mirai considered their approach of drawing power from external sources to be the best cultivation method.
Compared to the limited energy extractable from within the human body, utilizing Natural Energy would more easily break through limits and attain great power.
In other words—[Xianxia Cultivation]!
For example, Great Frog Sage could foresee the future, White Snake Sage possessed an ability similar to "clairaudience," and Sage Slug could infinitely create clones...
There were also Hidan's worshiped evil gods, Moryo from the Land of Demons, and monsters sealed within the Paradise Coffin...
In that era, nearly every being who reached a certain level of strength could possess special powers.
Mirai Uchiha had come specifically this time to obtain the cultivation techniques from the Three Great Holy Lands.
Was ninja world energy scarce?
What about natural energy throughout the entire universe?
For him at this point, those forms of power evolved from chakra were far too weak. He needed to master something far stronger.
Cultivation was the best approach!
Thinking thus, Mirai Uchiha spoke, "My purpose is actually quite simple—you will now share each of your cultivation methods with me directly."
"Remember not to pull any tricks… or else…"
Hearing Mirai Uchiha's threat, Great Frog Sage, White Snake Sage, and Sage Slug immediately assured him, "Your commands we would never dare defy. Please rest assured."
As beings who had survived thousands of years through caution, they wouldn't dare provoke someone ruthless enough to annihilate the Otsutsuki Clan.
Shortly afterward, the three sages each transmitted their cultivation techniques to Mirai Uchiha.
A satisfied smile spread across Mirai Uchiha's face. "You've done well. As long as you do not threaten peace in the ninja world, I permit you to move freely within it."
"That includes reactivating your holy land legacies."
Upon hearing this, the three sages' eyes all sparkled with excitement.
They'd been trapped for millennia within those cramped alternate dimensions and were utterly weary of such a life.
Now being allowed to return to the ninja world was naturally fantastic.
Moreover, Mirai Uchiha even permitted them to reactivate their holy land legacies...
In other words... the ninja world might very likely become familiar once more, just like in their day.
They'd endured for thousands of years, selflessly passing down their legacies to humanity—wasn't this precisely the moment they had waited for?
Realizing this, the three sages respectfully bowed before Mirai Uchiha.
"Lord Mirai, if you ever need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to command us. We shall do our utmost to serve you."
Mirai Uchiha lightly waved his hand, saying, "Just remember what I asked earlier."
Allowing the three sages to reactivate their holy land legacies had merely been a sudden inspiration.
After all, before traveling back in time, he'd read countless Xianxia cultivation novels where those spirit beasts were often described as peerlessly beautiful.
Since such an opportunity now presents itself, there was naturally no reason to let it slip away.
As for whether other creatures could achieve human form through cultivation...
The proof was already clear—Ichikishima Hime and Tachibiki Hime, whom he had recently seen at Ryuchi Cave.
———
After leaving Mount Myoboku, Mirai Uchiha began focusing intently on his research.
Back when he had killed Moryo and the evil god, Mirai had obtained their respective cultivation methods.
Now, having acquired the cultivation methods of the Three Great Holy Lands, refining them into a method suitable for human cultivation wasn't an especially difficult task for someone with Mirai's current strength.
Once this power was mastered, his future strength would ascend to a whole new level.
As Mirai entered a cultivation session, the emergence of the Three Great Holy Lands stirred considerable commotion throughout the ninja world.
Especially among the Shinobi beast clans, everyone felt deeply grateful toward Mirai.
After all, any surviving Shinobi beast clan had ancestors who once achieved great glory.
Now that Mirai had allowed the Three Great Holy Lands to open their cultivation legacies, it meant these clans might one day reclaim the honor of their ancestors.
Who wants to be a damn beast ninja anymore? I'm gonna be an immortal cultivator!
Thus, a wave of Xianxia cultivation quickly swept across the ninja world.
Mirai was delighted to witness such a scene. He casually tore open several massive spatial portals, connecting the ninja world with many planets rich in Natural Energy.
Looking at the ninja world now saturated with immense Natural Energy, Mirai curved his lips upward slightly.
At this rate, catgirls should start popping up everywhere soon enough…
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