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　"It's all about luck!"

　Ye Chen said calmly

　The amount of natural power that broke through the twelve apertures of Sage Mode was greater than expected! It was always thought that Ye Chen absorbed natural power and accumulated it within his body to form Sage Chakra, a quantitative change leading to a qualitative one! To complete Sage Mode, he almost exhausted all his Sage Chakra this time.

　Moreover, this state won't last long! When his Sage Chakra is completely depleted, he'll revert to his original state, but that's not a problem for him! While ordinary people need half an hour or even longer to accumulate natural energy, he doesn't need to; he can accumulate it in advance to activate Sage Mode! In the original story, natural energy is extremely violent; ordinary people wouldn't dare absorb it directly into their bodies, as it could very well kill them.

　Take Jiraiya, for example. Although he trained in Sage Mode, if he were to try absorbing natural energy, it would be like dancing on a knife's edge—a death wish! Without the assistance of the two great sages of Mount Myōboku, he might very well have turned into a stone statue! Later on, Naruto, because he possessed a Sage Body, could directly absorb natural energy.

　During the battle against Pain, the summoned clones absorbed energy to build up their own power, similar to how Ye Chen accumulated natural power in advance to enter Sage Mode! "How do you feel now?"

　slug

　Upon hearing this, Ye Chen closed his eyes slightly. Without activating his Observation Haki, he could perceive the changes in his surroundings and even the entire Shikkotsu Forest! This god-like perspective was incredibly wondrous and mysterious! Not only that, but his physique, speed, and strength had all reached a new level! To put it bluntly, without using a Devil Fruit, Ye Chen had reached the Kage level simply by relying on Sage Mode! "Amplified perception, physical transformation, very powerful!"

　Ye Chen said slowly

　"Your situation is quite special. Sage Mode isn't easy to master. I still suggest you train for a longer period of time."

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　The slug said

　"Um"

　Ye Chen nodded.

　"This Sage Mode not only increases strength, but also makes you more handsome and improves your looks! If I cultivate it, will I become even more beautiful?"

　Tsunade said, looking eager to try.

　"You want to learn?"

　Ye Chen looked at Tsunade and said

　"Uh-huh"

　Tsunade nodded repeatedly

　Ye Chen decided to stay in Shikkotsu Forest for a while to master Sage Mode and teach Tsunade how to do so.

　"Actually, cultivating immortal techniques is very simple. You only need to sit in meditation until you reach a state of extreme stillness, sense the presence of natural energy, and then absorb that energy to begin your cultivation."

　In an open space, Ye Chen explained the key points and secrets of Sage Mode to Tsunade.

　The method of cultivation is simple, but the ability to cultivate is the most difficult. The so-called stillness sounds easy, but putting it into practice is extremely difficult.

　As expected, Tsunade got stuck on the first step of her training. After about a week of practice, she hadn't even touched the tip of the iceberg of natural energy.

　Unable to sense natural energy, Ye Chen couldn't help.

　This kind of talent isn't something everyone possesses! Tsunade was a little frustrated, even questioning her existence! Was she really that bad? Ye Chen's cultivation seemed so easy! That day, the slug arrived, and Tsunade quickly asked, "Slug Sage, is there any way to improve one's ability to sense natural forces?"

　The slug thought for a moment and replied, "Yes!"

　Immediately afterwards, the slug led Tsunade and Yoru to a lake as clear as a mirror.

　The lake rippled gently in the breeze, its surface shimmering and sparkling, exuding a refreshing fragrance that invigorated the spirit! "What kind of lake is this?"

　Tsunade asked

　"Fairy Lake, cultivating within the lake can increase the speed at which one senses natural energy."

　The slug said

　Fairy Lake

　Ye Chen complained endlessly about the name.

　This Wet Bone Forest is basically full of slugs; there's no fairy in it at all! It's truly astounding! However, in Ye Chen's perception, the natural energy within Fairy Lake is exceptionally abundant, several times greater than the outside world! "Cultivating and bathing in the lake"

　Tsunade said strangely

　"Yes! The lake contains abundant natural energy, allowing you to get closer to nature's power."

　The slug said

　"Haha, I love taking a bath the most!"

　The next second, Tsunade actually took off her outer garment, revealing her fair and smooth skin and voluptuous, alluring figure! Then she jumped into the lake with a splash! "This water is so white!"

　Seeing this, Ye Chen silently said to himself...

　"Ye Chen, do you want to shower together?"

　Tsunade waved her arms, extending an invitation.

　After thinking for a second, Ye Chen still went into the water.

　Then the slugs joined in.

　Tsunade was completely soaked; the water of Fairy Lake possessed a special magic that was difficult to describe in words.

　She thoroughly enjoyed the feeling, but still remembered that she had come to cultivate, so she entered into cultivation of immortal arts once more.

　However, while cultivating, he still secretly glanced at Ye Chen!

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　Now that Ye Chen wasn't even looking at her, all her efforts had been for nothing, and she was so angry that her chest ached!

Chapter 341 Tsunade Has Gone Astray in Cultivation

　This content was first published here (second update).

　Perception is generally linked to mental strength, which is to say, to the soul.

　The stronger the soul, the stronger the perception ability.

　Aside from innate factors, spiritual power can also be cultivated through training.

　Tsunade's soul power is not weak, but it's still a step away from being able to perceive the power of nature. This is why ninjas who cultivate Sage Mode are extremely rare, practically as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

　However, with the advent of "Fairy Lake"

　With the help of [unclear], Tsunade's Soul Foundation increased somewhat, finally reaching the threshold of natural power.

　Previously, it was impossible to capture natural energy, like trying to catch the moon's reflection in a well; its traces were difficult to discern.

　But now that we have Fairy Lake, with just a little more effort, things have become so much simpler.

　Furthermore, through her perception of natural energy, Tsunade's perceived world, previously only black and white, finally gained color! Natural energy itself possesses the power of perception; in the original work, in Sage Mode, not only were her speed and strength greatly enhanced, but her perception was also amplified.

　Through the fusion of natural energy and Tsunade's perception of it, a whole new world was finally opened up.

　At this moment, Tsunade experienced a world she had never known before! The world of Sage Mode was so beautiful and wondrous! She guided the power of nature into her body step by step, clearly sensing it entering her body through her skin.

　Then, like gentle water, it flowed through her blood and meridians! Tsunade was immersed in it, feeling incredibly comfortable! But soon a problem arose: guiding the power of nature and controlling it are two different things; not all natural forces are gentle.

　Because of distracting thoughts, she couldn't achieve a state of perfect stillness, and the natural energy within Tsunade's body surged and raged wildly! Tsunade tried to suppress it with her own chakra, but it was completely ineffective, instead exacerbating the ferocity of the natural energy! At this moment, outside, Tsunade's skin gradually turned a bright, translucent red, becoming increasingly red, like a cooked shrimp.

　The person was still emitting white smoke, and the temperature of Fairy Lake was constantly rising.

　Ye Chen noticed Tsunade's change; it seemed there must have been something wrong with her Sage Mode training.

　The uncontrolled flow of natural energy is no good. Tsunade felt a raging fire burning inside her stomach! Hot! Incredibly hot! She felt as if she were inside a giant furnace, incredibly uncomfortable! She felt like her soul was about to be consumed by flames! "Sigh, I told you long ago, Tsunade, you haven't reached the standard for Sage Mode!"

　The slug sighed plaintively.

　"Stop talking nonsense, is there any way to suppress it?"

　Ye Chen said

　The slug shuddered in fright, leaped up, and landed on Tsunade's chest.

　Its two tentacles clung to Tsunade's skin, and a burst of chakra appeared.

　In Ye Chen's perception, the natural energy within Tsunade was being slowly drawn out along her tentacles.

　Seeing this, he understood.

　Because slugs usually like to bask in the natural energy around them, and not just in layers, it seems they can actively absorb it.

　Tsunade's current situation is twofold: first, she cannot achieve a state of perfect stillness; second, she has absorbed too much natural energy at once, making it difficult to control.

　So it's similar to the "qi deviation" or "demonic possession" in martial arts novels!

　Good slugs have this skill, otherwise they'd probably turn to stone like the toads of Mount Myōboku! Of course, Ye Chen wouldn't let that happen! But, this slug, if you're going to absorb the power of nature, then why did you have to jump in that spot? The water in Fairy Lake is crystal clear, and Ye Chen's eyesight is exceptionally good; he can see through the surface of the lake.

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　Tsunade's stunning figure underwater

　He's not a child, how could he remain unmoved! Although he appeared to be calmly cultivating, sometimes rather erotic images would unconsciously appear in his mind.

　However, he restrained himself most of the time.

　Therefore, Tsunade grew increasingly bold and reckless in his presence! Even a fool would understand this long ago! With the slug's help, after absorbing most of the natural energy, Tsunade gradually calmed down. The restlessness and burning sensation within her body slowly disappeared, her body temperature dropped, and her skin changed from a…crimson red to a rosy white, shimmering with an astonishing luster under the reflection of the lake water! After a long while, Tsunade opened her eyes, her entire body drenched in sweat. The sweat and lake water mingled together, indistinguishable from each other, and a faint fragrance filled the air, a bewitching aroma.

　Thanks!

　Tsunade spoke to the slug sage's clone.

　The slug climbed onto Tsunade's shoulder and said seriously, "To cultivate Sage Mode, one must be completely free of distractions; otherwise, it's easy for accidents to happen like what just happened—it's very dangerous."

　"The slug is right. Cultivation should be done slowly; there's no need to rush."