Chapter 186: Chapter 186: Mastering the Difficult Path
'What an incredible amount of Senjutsu chakra! If I can master this, my power will undoubtedly rise to a whole new level!' Fugaku thought, excitement flickering in his heart.
"Focus on adapting to the Senjutsu chakra. Carefully sense the differences between it and regular chakra. Once you've adjusted, I'll infuse natural energy into your bodies," Akira's steady voice echoed in the ears of the three individuals.
As time passed, the diamond-shaped mark on Tsunade's forehead began to change. Lines extended across her skin, forming intricate markings on her brow.
With a surge of chakra, Tsunade unlocked the Yin Seal, releasing the chakra she had stored for years.
"The amount of chakra stored in that Yin Seal is astonishing!" Akira muttered, his Sharingan analyzing the flow within her body.
Even with his powerful eyes, the sheer volume of chakra in Tsunade's seal far exceeded his expectations.
'This is on par with a tailed beast,' Akira thought, a flicker of admiration crossing his mind.
'With this much chakra, Tsunade can easily train in Senjutsu and maintain Sage Mode for an extraordinary duration,' Akira mused. 'Her endurance might even surpass our imaginations!'
The longevity of Sage Mode depended on the user's chakra reserves. The more chakra one had, the longer they could sustain it. After all, Senjutsu chakra was a fusion of natural energy, spiritual energy, and physical energy in perfect balance.
Moments later, Akira's voice grew serious. "Prepare yourselves—I'm about to infuse natural energy!"
The three had adjusted well to Senjutsu chakra and nodded in unison, signaling their readiness.
Seeing their response, Akira concentrated, summoning the surrounding natural energy. It swirled around him before flowing through his hands into their bodies.
The infusion caused immediate and visible changes.
Fugaku's face became adorned with intricate markings, and a bulge rose on his back as if something were about to burst through his skin.
Shisui grew long horns on his head, along with dense patterns across his body, while strange lumps formed on his hands.
Black stripes covered Tsunade's exposed skin, and her flesh seemed to writhe unnervingly beneath her skin, pulsating with power.
Akira's crimson Sharingan monitored them closely, keeping track of the changes within their bodies.
"These transformations are caused by an imbalance in natural energy. Without precise control to stabilize the fusion, their forms distort," Akira noted internally.
'Good thing I infused only a small amount of natural energy. The path to mastering Sage Mode is indeed arduous,' he thought, relief flickering through his mind.
After several minutes of observation, Akira nodded in approval.
"As expected of elite shinobi. Their chakra control is exceptional—they're adapting quickly to the natural energy."
In his vision, Fugaku, Shisui, and Tsunade began stabilizing the fusion process, gradually forming balanced Senjutsu chakra. The unnatural distortions on their bodies receded, and their appearances returned to normal, save for the black markings that now adorned their faces.
Tsunade was the first to open her eyes. As the strongest medical-nin in the ninja world, her chakra control was unparalleled.
She examined her pale, slender hands, then clenched them tightly. A grin spread across her face as she muttered, "So this is Sage Mode? It's incredible! I could easily crush the me from before without breaking a sweat."
Akira gave her a pleased nod. "Congratulations, Tsunade-sama."
A rare smile lit up Tsunade's face. "Fifth Hokage, I owe you for this. Without your guidance, I wouldn't have been able to grasp Sage Mode in this lifetime."
"As Hokage, it's my duty to make our village stronger," Akira replied with a calm shake of his head.
Tsunade chuckled, impressed.
"You really are something. Passing down a technique you developed yourself—it's admirable."
"As long as they're loyal shinobi of Konoha, I'll teach anyone capable of learning Sage Mode," Akira said firmly.
Fugaku opened his eyes shortly after, exhaling deeply. "Mastering Sage Mode is no small feat…"
"If not for your help, Akira, I don't think I would've had the confidence to succeed," Fugaku admitted, his gratitude evident.
Akira shook his head. "This was possible because of your own talent. No amount of guidance could replace that."
Finally, Shisui opened his eyes. Though younger and less experienced than the others, his determination had carried him through.
"Thank you, Akira. Sage Mode is unbelievably powerful! I feel like I could evolve my Susanoo to its Perfect Form in this state!" Shisui said, his excitement bubbling over.
Akira chuckled softly. "Unfortunately, the Perfect Susanoo requires growth in ocular power, not just chakra quality. Sage Mode alone won't suffice."
"Ah, what a shame," Shisui sighed, though his enthusiasm hardly waned.
"Keep practicing," Akira said sternly. "You need to be able to enter Sage Mode instantly in battle. There won't be time for preparation in a real fight."
Tsunade waved him off. "Don't worry about me—I've got this."
Fugaku and Shisui nodded, determination flashing in their eyes.
The power of Sage Mode had only just begun to unfold, and all three were eager to master it fully. For now, they could only dream of wielding its strength in tandem with the might of the Perfect Susanoo.
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