Konoha, Just Like Kizaru

A small part of Katsuyu gently settled on Simu's shoulder. 

"It's been a long time since Tsunade-sama brought someone new into the Shikotsu Forest," Katsuyu said, sounding a bit more spirited than usual. 

As a being that had lived for thousands of years, Katsuyu must have known loneliness—otherwise, she wouldn't have created contracts with ninjas through scrolls. 

Yet, her nature remained calm and quiet.

Katsuyu doesn't like fighting in the ninja world, so only when the contractor also has the mentality of indifference to the world, will he be recognized.

Obviously, Simu is such a salted fish.

Sensing their compatibility, Katsuyu offered, "Mr. Kizaru, would you like to see my true form?"

"Of course! I'm really curious to see how impressive your real body is, Katsuyu," Simu replied without hesitation—an opportunity like this was not to be missed.

This was an opportunity not to be missed.

In the original story, the full Katsuyu was never summoned— even Tsunade could only summon a fraction. 

"Now that Mr. Kizaru is my contractor, if we are to fight side by side in the future, it's best we understand each other well," Katsuyu said warmly.

Guided by Katsuyu, Simu ventured deeper into the Shikotsu Forest. All around, small and large blue slugs dotted the trees. 

They weren't disgusting at all; in fact, they looked quite cute and harmless.

This might have something to do with Katsuyu Sage's own personality. 

As they walked, Katsuyu paused to ask Simu about his ideals.

"Ideals, huh…" Simu scratched his head, looking puzzled. "I'm not really sure if I have one."

Thinking for a moment, he added, "If I had to say, maybe it'd be finding a well-paying, low-stress job close to home, and just living a quiet, stable life." 

"I'm not into fighting, killing, or working overtime. I hate all that."

Simu spoke with genuine sincerity.

Although Katsuyu has no eyes, Simu can still feel the joyful emotion from her.

"Mr. Kizaru's thinking is very different from other people's."

Tsunade, Hashirama, and others before him also desired to stay detached from worldly matters. But they always had larger aspirations—like achieving world peace or protecting the village.

Simu, on the other hand, is different; he's the most laid-back, true to his "go with the flow" nature.

Simu's dream is simply to eat and relax his way through life.

Simu waved his hand indifferently.

"Those ninjas in the ninja world are as strong as monsters, and they will die if they are not careful."

"There are also tailed beasts and other terrifying things, it's too scary."

Simu's expression is extremely terrified, he looks like a lowly Genin who has been bullied by the world.

Of course Katsuyu could sense the great power in Simu's body.

What mattered to Katsuyu was that despite Simu's huge power, he still held such humility toward the world—and managed to be so relaxed about it all.

Truly… he was a perfect match for Katsuyu's own temperament!

"Maybe we'll be good friends, Mr. Kizaru."

"Ah, I hope so too."

Katsuyu glanced ahead and said casually, "We're here."

Beyond the last pale tree, they stepped into an open clearing.

Even though Simu had mentally prepared himself, he was still stunned at the sight before him.

Big!

It's just too big.

Even Simu has seen countless skyscrapers made of steel and concrete.

But when he saw the Katsuyu body, which was too huge to describe in words, he was still taken aback.

It was like an endless mountain range, stretching beyond what his eyes can see!

At that moment, he finally understood the true weight of the word "Sage."

Katsuyu didn't need to use any senjutsu—just a casual move of her massive body would likely have the impact of an S-rank jutsu.

Feeling the boundless, ocean-like energy radiating from Katsuyu, Simu couldn't help but mutter, 

"This is really terrifying..."

While Simu was still dazed, the small Katsuyu on his shoulder slid down and melted into the larger Katsuyu.

In the next moment, the real Katsuyu opened her eyes and lowered her head to look at Simu, who was no bigger than a pebble.

Still using her gentle female voice like a spring breeze, she said: "Mr. Kizaru, please take care of me in the future!"

"Then Katsuyu, please take care of me too." As one of the three surviving Sages.

Katsuyu's abilities are terrifying.

The first is the terrible healing ability.

Even Tsunade, who has the strongest medical skills, learned from the Shikkotsu forest.

And Katsuyu also has massive healing that Tsunade can't do.

In addition to healing, Katsuyu has other techniques, such as the ability to tongue-tooth mucus and the Splitting body Technique.

Among them, the tongue-tooth mucus acid is considered by Orochimaru to be able to kill him by default.

But just like Orochimaru's old snake, even if he is killed, he can't guarantee that he will continue to be resurrected in that place.

Additionally, because Katsuyu is a mollusk, normal physical attacks are ineffective against her.

It can be said that Katsuyu is an all-round super support with strong combat effectiveness and strong self-protection ability!

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TO BE CONTINUED

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