They had no idea there was a flame in this world that could skyrocket someone's strength so fast.
"Believe me or not, that's up to you. Go inside and see for yourselves," Kazama said.
"Alright!" Orochimaru, Kimimaro, Zabuza, Haku, and the others perked up with curiosity. They scrambled to be the first to enter the Fallen Heart Flame Tower.
After about the time it takes to sip a cup of tea, Orochimaru and the gang came out buzzing with excitement. Everyone couldn't stop raving about the Fallen Heart Flame Tower's power. Especially Kimimaro and Haku, who were weaker compared to Orochimaru—they felt the boost from the Fallen Heart Flame even more.
"Kazama-sama, this Fallen Heart Flame is unreal! We were in there for just a short bit, and I already feel a clear jump in my strength!" Kimimaro said, eyes wide.
"Yeah, if we stayed in there for a year or two, wouldn't we all be Kage-level shinobi by then?" Haku added.
Kazama grinned and nodded at Orochimaru, Zabuza, and the others' excitement. "Once word gets out about this Fallen Heart Flame Tower, you think we'll have trouble getting people to join Otogakure?"
"Exactly! This tower's a goldmine. People will come flocking and probably trample Otogakure flat trying to get in!" Zabuza laughed.
"Haha, you bet!" The group burst into laughter.
"Kazama-sama, the Fallen Heart Flame Tower speeds up training, but what's the other tower for?" Orochimaru asked, pointing to the second structure.
Kazama gave a faint smile and channeled his Seiryū Earth Heart Fire into the other tower. "This is the Seiryū Earth Heart Tower. It's for calming your mind. Those who train with the Fallen Heart Flame can get so strong so fast they risk going berserk—zouka no ma. If you or anyone else shows signs of that, send them into the Seiryū Earth Heart Tower. It'll fix the problem."
"Brilliant! Kazama-sama, you've thought of everything!" Orochimaru said, clearly impressed.
"Plus, the Seiryū Earth Heart Tower helps you relax. If you're stuck on a ninjutsu, hitting a wall, or just stressed out, come to this tower to clear your head," Kazama added.
"Amazing! So we can power up fast and avoid going berserk!" Haku said, practically bouncing.
"Kazama-sama, you're incredible!" Kimimaro chimed in.
At this point, Orochimaru and the others were practically worshipping the ground Kazama walked on.
"Here's the plan," Kazama continued. "Anyone who joins Otogakure willingly gets one free visit to both the Fallen Heart Flame Tower and the Seiryū Earth Heart Tower. After that, they'll need to pay or complete missions for Otogakure to get in again. This way, we'll grow our ranks and boost Otogakure's funds."
"Smart, Kazama-sama! Don't worry, I'll make it happen and guard these towers with my life!" Orochimaru said, thumping his chest. After all, their training now depended on these towers. If outsiders tried to mess with them, Orochimaru and the others wouldn't wait for Kazama's orders—they'd fight to the death.
"The flames in these towers should last about a year or so. After that, I'll come back to infuse new ones," Kazama said.
"Thank you, Kazama-sama! You're the best! With your help, Otogakure's gonna surpass Konoha and even the Five Great Shinobi Nations!" Orochimaru declared.
"Absolutely! Otogakure will be the top dog!" Haku added.
The whole crew was grinning ear to ear, pumped for what lay ahead.