Once the Chakra had accumulated to a certain amount, Mokgetsu stopped refining Chakra and opened his eyes. A flame-shaped mark slowly appeared on his forehead.
"Did it succeed?" Tsunade asked, looking at Mokgetsu, who had a calm aura.
She didn't have the abilities like the Byakugan or the Transparent World, so she could only rely on experience to judge whether Mokgetsu succeeded or failed.
"It should have succeeded." Mokgetsu sensed the Yang Seal and then replied.
Originally, the Yang Seal within Mokgetsu could store and release Chakra.
Storing was fine; as long as it didn't exceed a certain amount, there was no problem. But releasing Chakra became a big issue; just a little too much could cause Chakra confusion.
Now, it's different. Mokgetsu tried to mobilize the Chakra inside the Yang Seal earlier, but the Chakra inside the Yang Seal didn't move at all.
This is the difference after perfecting the Yang Seal. Yang Seal: Release is actually equivalent to entering the Breathing Chakra Mode; in the non-Breathing Chakra Mode, the Chakra inside the Yang Seal only enters and doesn't exit.
"Let me check it out." Tsunade stood up and walked to Mokgetsu's side, directly reaching out to touch several important Chakra Acupoints related to the Yang Seal.
"Very perfect," Tsunade commented.
Even if Tsunade did it herself, she didn't have the confidence to achieve what Mokgetsu did, as this was an operation conducted within the human body.
"Once you have enough Chakra, enter the Breath of Flame Chakra Mode to test it out. If there are no issues, teach it to Kakashi," Mokgetsu thought to himself.
With such good ninjutsu as the Yang Seal, Mokgetsu naturally wants to teach it to his students.
His students are all heavy Chakra consumers, limited by age and body.
Except for Might Guy, who has the Eight Gates, if the other students can learn the Yang Seal, they would have a significant improvement.
But currently, Mokgetsu only plans to teach it to Kakashi.
Because the revised Yang Seal has a prerequisite learning condition, which is a very high precision in internal Chakra control.
If this condition cannot be met, learning the Yang Seal is equivalent to self-harm.
This is why both Tsunade and Jiraiya had advised Mokgetsu not to waste time on the Yang Seal, as Mokgetsu's intention in developing the Yang Seal didn't seem like something a person could practice.
Only Kakashi, who has also mastered the Transparent World, might be able to cultivate Mokgetsu's Yang Seal successfully.
As for the remaining students, Mokgetsu has no choice but to wait until they also master the Transparent World or Mokgetsu makes further breakthroughs with the Yang Seal to lower its difficulty.
"Since it's already completed, hurry up and prepare the midnight snack!" Tsunade urged, patting Mokgetsu's shoulder.
She already wanted to fast forward to snack time.
"If you're hungry, I'll have a Shadow Clone go back and fetch some pastries to fill your stomach; the preparation time for the midnight snack will be long," Mokgetsu reminded.
Although he has chef skills, this doesn't mean all his cookings are at the same level.
The more seriously Mokgetsu puts effort into his cooking, the better the taste will be.
Tsunade helped Mokgetsu a lot, so naturally, Mokgetsu wouldn't skimp on time and would strive to make the best-tasting dishes.
Tsunade initially wanted to agree, but after thinking it over, if she ate pastries, she would have to eat less for the midnight snack later.
Although Mokgetsu's pastries are delicious, the main course is obviously more tempting for Tsunade.
"Go ahead," Tsunade still agreed.
Because she could save it for tomorrow or give it to Shizune, then Shizune would eat less at the midnight snack.
Mokgetsu formed hand seals and split a Shadow Clone. The main body started preparing the midnight snack, and the Shadow Clone returned to the home in the main district.
The materials needed had long been prepared by Mokgetsu. He familiarly walked into the kitchen and started quickly handling various ingredients.
The sound of Mokgetsu cooking was heard by Shizune, who was reading.
"Teacher Mokgetsu, let me help," Shizune said proactively, walking to the kitchen from her room.
Shizune wasn't someone who liked living on plain rice.
"No need, let it be handled by me alone." Mokgetsu gently refused.
Shizune hesitated for a moment, seeing Mokgetsu's resolute attitude, she eventually nodded and returned to the living room.
Seeing Tsunade lying on the sofa, Shizune felt both helpless and irritated.
This wasn't her home, nor Mokgetsu's, but Tsunade's.
As a result, Mokgetsu was in the kitchen cooking, while Tsunade, instead of helping, was lying lifeless in the living room.
"Lady Tsunade, really, why are you having Teacher Mokgetsu make a midnight snack so late?" Shizune couldn't help complaining.
Shizune felt it must be Tsunade who proactively requested the midnight snack, and Mokgetsu agreed reluctantly.
Seeing such a good Teacher Mokgetsu being oppressed by Tsunade, Shizune felt very unwilling.
Even though Tsunade had shown great kindness to Shizune, Mokgetsu had also spent plenty of time mentoring Shizune, so this time Shizune sided with Mokgetsu.
"I could cook it, if you want to eat it."
Tsunade sat up and grabbed Shizune's soft little face with both hands, squeezing it.
"It's all your fault, Shizune, if your cooking was as delicious as Mokgetsu's, would I even ask him to do it?" Tsunade said righteously.
Shizune was left speechless, apologetic that her cooking wasn't as good as Teacher Mokgetsu's.
If Tsunade had given any other example, Shizune would internally reflect, but Mokgetsu's cooking level was like a mountaintop Shizune couldn't see; she truly was powerless.
"But it's okay, I am generous and forgive you." Tsunade said, putting on a magnanimous attitude.
Shizune was just about to say thank you but realized she wasn't at fault, so she took out a medical book from the room and sat beside Tsunade to read.
She didn't have talents like Tsunade, so she needed more effort to grasp Tsunade's teachings.
Regarding perseverance and diligence, Shizune can surpass many ninjas from Konoha.
After all, she started under a laid-back Tsunade, yet Shizune not only didn't follow the laid-back attitude but also worked hard, her mindset proves something.
Not long after, the Shadow Clone brought the pastries over.
With a smile, Tsunade handed the pastries to Shizune and said:
"Your favorite Mokgetsu's secret pastry, don't eat it all, at least leave me half."
Shizune was surprised looking at Tsunade, as Tsunade usually snacked herself into oblivion before remembering her, what has changed today.
Worried, Shizune reached out to feel Tsunade's forehead, showing a puzzled expression, "It's not hot."
Tsunade looked at Shizune with a full head of black lines, wondering what image she has in Shizune's heart.
"Hmph, so this is how you see me, Shizune." Tsunade crossed her arms with a displeased face.
Shizune put down the book, looking somewhat awkward.
Without comparison, there's no harm; compared to a perfect teacher like Mokgetsu, Tsunade, who often ended up drunk or gambling the money away, needing to be taken care of by a child like Shizune, was really unreliable.
"Lady Tsunade, I'm sorry." Shizune sincerely apologized.
But Tsunade's expression didn't change.
Shizune got up and stood behind the sofa to massage and pat Tsunade on the back and shoulders, finally easing Tsunade's expression.
"I misunderstood Tsunade-sama. Even though not as perfect as Teacher Mokgetsu, Tsunade-sama still takes good care of me." Shizune, after serving Tsunade, eating Mokgetsu's pastries, showed a satisfied face.
Out of apology, Shizune didn't eat half, only a third, planning to leave the rest entirely for Tsunade.
"All the dishes are done."
After a lengthy wait, Mokgetsu served up dish after dish.
There were excellent dishes from Mokgetsu's last life combining looks and taste, as well as native dishes from the Hokage world, featuring a rich variety.
Looking at the table nearly overwhelmed with plates, Tsunade gave Mokgetsu a thumbs up, then rushed to wash her hands and get started.
Even Shizune couldn't maintain an image before Mokgetsu, starting an immersive meal excitement.
When Shizune could no longer eat, she reluctantly put down her chopsticks, then recalled something, casting a resentful glance at Tsunade.
Lady Tsunade, you're really mean.
"This is an adult's world," Tsunade reflected internally, then continued her immersive meal.
After this meal, the next opportunity to enjoy Mokgetsu's cooking was uncertain.
Maybe she should proactively join for another meal?
PS: The late night backfires; typos might be numerous. If spotted, comment in that segment, I'll update upon seeing.