Naruto: Saving the Universe by Stealing Attributes

[ Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully looting a reward: Chakra +1! ]

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[ Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully looting a reward: Physique +1! ]

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[ Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully looting a reward: Shikkotsu Forest Sage Arts! ]

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Two weeks passed in the blink of an eye. Every day, Uchiha Mirai sparred with Senju Hashirama. Over the course of these weeks, Mirai managed to loot plenty of benefits from Hashirama.

The greatest prize among them was the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Arts.

Initially, Mirai believed that the Sage Arts from Shikkotsu Forest, Mount Myōboku, and Ryūchi Cave would all be similar. However, after receiving the inheritance of Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Arts, he discovered they were quite distinct.

The Sage Arts of Ryūchi Cave were the most aggressive, significantly affecting the body during usage. Take Yakushi Kabuto from the original story, for example—he had to practically transform himself into a snake to freely utilize Ryūchi Cave's Sage Arts.

Mount Myōboku's Sage Arts, on the other hand, were more balanced. By pre-storing Sage Chakra, one could enter Sage Mode. Although it lacked endurance, it didn't cause significant harm to the body. Even minor physical transformations could revert to normal after exiting Sage Mode.

Shikkotsu Forest's Sage Arts had their own unique trait: the ability to absorb and generate Sage Chakra continuously while maintaining Sage Mode. Unlike Mount Myōboku's method of pre-storing Sage Chakra, as long as there was ample natural energy around, Shikkotsu Forest's method allowed for an indefinite sustainment of Sage Mode. This also minimized physical strain.

The massive scroll Hashirama always carried on his back didn't just contain battle tools but also sealed dense natural energy. Combined with Hashirama's ridiculously strong Body, he could nearly maintain Sage Mode indefinitely, as long as the natural energy wasn't depleted.

In conclusion, the Shikkotsu Forest Sage Arts were the perfect fit for Mirai.

With a combination of the Senju Body, Uzumaki Body, and a natural energy affinity, Mirai could absorb natural energy to generate Sage Chakra without any hindrance.

In other words…

As long as the surrounding natural energy was abundant, he could stay in Sage Mode indefinitely.

"Sage Mode!"

With a single thought, natural energy surged into Mirai's body like a tidal wave.

Merging the energy with his chakra and mental power, Mirai quickly generated a significant amount of Sage Chakra.

Perhaps due to his extraordinary physique, his body underwent no noticeable changes upon entering Sage Mode. Only a flame-like mark appeared between his brows.

Clenching his fists, Mirai's lips curved into a faint smile.

He could feel his body brimming with power, and his sensory abilities had multiplied several times over. His combat strength had undergone yet another qualitative leap.

At this level, ordinary ninjutsu was no longer effective. Only Sage Arts could deal meaningful damage. Mastering Sage Arts was the gateway to becoming a true elite among shinobi.

Seeing the Markings on His Face, Hashirama's jaw dropped in astonishment.

"Mirai, are you using Sage Mode right now?"

Mirai nodded. "That's right."

"But you haven't received any formal training in Sage Arts! How are you able to use Sage Mode?"

Both creating Sage Chakra and entering Sage Mode were perilous tasks. A single mistake could be fatal. Even Hashirama had spent a long time training under the Slug Sage before mastering it.

But Mirai… had somehow done it without a teacher? Wasn't that just absurd?

Seeing Hashirama's shocked expression, Mirai chuckled lightly.

"Maybe I'm just a natural genius."

Without further ado, Mirai charged at Hashirama. "Enough talk! Let's start today's battle!"

In an instant, Mirai vanished, reappearing at Hashirama's side and throwing a punch.

Hashirama raised his own fist to counter.

Boom!

In the distance, Tobirama gaped in disbelief as Hashirama's body was half-shattered by Mirai's blow.

Even Mirai was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected his power to increase so dramatically in Sage Mode.

While the Edo Tensei version of Hashirama only retained about 60% of his original strength, he was still among the strongest in the shinobi world. Yet, Mirai had just shattered his body with a single punch…

This newfound power was terrifying.

[ Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully looting a reward: Yang Release Chakra! ]

Hearing the system's prompt, Mirai's eyes lit up.

The reward he had been yearning for was finally his.

An immensely pure life energy coursed through his body, transforming him on every level.

Chakra, mental power, strength, speed…

Everything evolved qualitatively.

The addition of Yang Release Chakra caused his various innate abilities—Senju Body, Uzumaki Body, Shikotsumyaku, natural affinity—to merge perfectly.

Perfect Sage Body!

A clear realization dawned upon Mirai.

With the Senju Body's regenerative capabilities, the Uzumaki Clan's vast chakra reserves, and the Shikotsumyaku's resilient bone structure…

Mirai knew he had attained a flawless Sage Body, free from any weaknesses.

More importantly…

A faint soreness spread through his eyes. Having experienced several stages of ocular evolution, he recognized this sensation—his eyes were about to evolve again.

"That's enough for today. I'm leaving," Mirai said, disappearing in a flash.

Hashirama and Tobirama exchanged confused glances.

"Tobirama, didn't Mirai look especially excited just now?"

Tobirama frowned. "Do you think he got what he was after?"

"Who knows? Maybe it's about time for us to leave, too."

"Big Brother, that's not up to us to decide…"

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In a secluded forest near Konoha

Uchiha Mirai set up a barrier and sat cross-legged.

Closing his eyes, he endured the sensations—soreness, heat, and pressure—as his ocular power surged.

Finally…

When his ocular power reached its peak, Mirai opened his eyes. The pattern of his Mangekyō Sharingan collapsed and reformed, circular lines radiating outward.

In the dim cave, two faintly glowing purple lights illuminated the darkness.

Mirai's face bore a serene smile.

The Rinnegan…

It's complete.

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