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　Without sleep or rest, without food or water, all his energy was drawn directly from nature. Furthermore, Ye Chen was completely free of dust; he seemed to have merged with nature, achieving a state of oneness with the universe, devoid of any external influence.

　The happiest of all must be the slug sage's clones; having such a rare opportunity to openly and blatantly leech off natural energy is truly a rare privilege.

　Slugs can also absorb the power of nature, but their efficiency is vastly different compared to Ye Chen's.

　Furthermore, the natural forces near Ye Chen proactively became: friendly and non-destructive, which was incredibly considerate, posing virtually no risk.

　In just a few months, the slug has gained a lot of weight! It used to only be able to perch on Ye Chen's shoulder, but now it's much bigger than him.

　It was a perfectly plump slug! Even the toads of Mount Myōboku were eyeing it covetously, their green eyes gleaming unknowingly.

　If Ye Chen hadn't been there, Luo Yu's fate would have been unimaginable! As for Luo Yu herself, she lay there carefree and at ease! That day, Ye Chen, who was meditating, slightly twitched his eyelids, then slowly opened them, muttering to himself, "It's been about three months. The natural energy here is indeed stronger, even more abundant than in the Wet Bone Forest."

　The body of a half-immortal has completely transformed into the body of an immortal!

　The process went unexpectedly smoothly, and Ye Chen completed his transformation into an immortal body.

　The reason it happened so quickly is largely due to its own "source power".

　功劳

　The source energy continuously catalyzed the evolution of his immortal body! Upon completing the cultivation of the immortal body, no unusual phenomena occurred.

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　It felt like a natural progression; the most noticeable feeling was that my body felt much lighter, and my energy, physical strength, and mental state were all incredibly vibrant.

　It's like being reborn, washing away the superficialities, and no longer being attached to material things.

　He stood up and stretched. He hadn't moved for several days; even a ninja couldn't do that. Only through training and...

　Only a sage-like state of perfect harmony with nature can achieve this level of skill.

　I felt slightly unwell at first, but I recovered quickly.

　Moreover, his body became more active, or rather, he could better sense a brewing, vibrant life force.

　Looking around, Ye Chen noticed that his Observation Haki's range perception had also improved.

　Ninjas inherently possess sensory abilities, especially after training in Sage Mode and Sage Body; Ye Chen's sensory abilities have reached a terrifying level.

　Its range of perception is even wider than that of Observation Haki! Of course, compared to special abilities, this perception is not as good as Observation Haki.

　After all, it can predict the future and hear the voices of all things! A ninja's perception cannot do that! The change in perception seems to be due to cultivating the body of a sage, becoming one with nature, and improving one's state of mind, which in turn strengthens the soul.

　Soul and spirit are one; their glory is intertwined, their loss is intertwined! Whoosh!! In a flash, Ye Chen vanished beside the pool.

　Seeing this from afar, Shima secretly breathed a sigh of relief; it was finally over.

　"what"

　Why has the natural energy stopped?

　The slug, still living in a dream, opened its eyes in a daze, blinked its little pupils, and looked around in confusion.

　Everywhere you looked, colorful toads were watching it intently, breathing heavily, each one appearing particularly enthusiastic and drooling.

　Who am I? Where am I?

　Where is Lord Ye Chen?

　"I'm dreaming, I haven't woken up yet!"

　The slug pretended to be dead and lay down, but two seconds later, it found that the scene it saw when it opened its eyes was exactly the same, so clear.

　All I saw were those ridiculously enthusiastic giant toads! "Lord Ye Chen!"

　The slug howled to the sky! Sure enough, no amount of natural energy comes for free! What goes around comes around! Leaving the oil pool, Ye Chen felt like he'd forgotten something, but he didn't pay much attention to it. Meanwhile...

　"Minato, you must understand the importance of Sage Mode; it can greatly enhance a ninja's overall strength."

　Jiraiya earnestly advised...

　"It's too slow, teacher!"

　Minato Namikaze said

　"Slowness isn't a problem; with your talent, you're definitely faster than me."

　"It will take me half an hour, but you can do it in ten minutes."

　Jiraiya said

　"Ten minutes is still too slow!"

　Minato Namikaze said with a bitter face

　"Watergate, it's always good to have more skills! Young man, it's always beneficial to learn more."

　Jiraiya earnestly advised him...

　"Teacher, I learn..."

　But I can't guarantee I'll use :!"

　Minato Namikaze answered seriously.

　""

　Zilai

　This is a terrible mistake; they didn't recognize the treasure!

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　"Teacher, I recently learned the Flying Thunder God Technique developed by the Second Hokage, but there are some things I don't understand. Could you help me figure them out?"

　Minato Namikaze said

　"Haha, Minato, it seems you have a good eye for quality."

　That's right, I am the number one ninjutsu genius in Konoha!

　Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's brow relaxed! He loved studious students the most.

　Minato Namikaze: "As expected, the teacher is still so easily distracted."

Chapter 351 Spots and Still Water

　This content was first published here (second update).

　A special clearing in the shadows of Konoha.

　After completing her training in the sealing technique, Kushina meditated alone here, focusing her chakra to enhance her sealing power.

　In the shadows, communication is practically unnecessary, and once masks are worn, their identities become even less known.

　Kushina had a relaxed but also boring time here, spending most of her time training.

　In order to catch up with Ye Chen and not become a burden, she worked desperately hard.

　Kushina's grandmother had passed away some time ago, and she had overcome her grief through intensive training. The Uzumaki clan is known for its exceptional talent, and her training during this period had resulted in remarkable progress.

　While meditating, Kushina's consciousness silently entered the sealed space! Within the pitch-black cage, the Nine-Tails' massive body, concealed in the darkness, abruptly opened its eyes upon sensing Kushina's chakra, roaring and howling! Standing silently outside the cage, Kushina's expression remained calm and undisturbed! It was as if what stood before her wasn't the Nine-Tails, but a barking husky, posing no threat whatsoever! After roaring for a while, venting its pent-up anger and frustration, the Nine-Tails gradually calmed down, coldly mocking, "Kid, you're not afraid of this old man anymore?"

　"What does it matter if I'm afraid or not?"

　Kushina spoke, her pretty face remaining remarkably calm and unmoved.

　"Sooner or later I'll go out and tear you to pieces!"

　Nine-Tails stared at Kushina with murderous intent.

　"Then your fate is to be sealed away once more!"

　Kushina said

　"seal"

　"Kid, you're still young and don't know the inherent ugliness of humanity."

　If your identity as a Jinchūriki is exposed, you will gradually lose hope in this world!

　Nine-Tailed Fox said

　"Don't try to sway me; do you think I'll believe you?"

　Kushina said

　"Who could tolerate the existence of a monster hidden within their body? Mito Uzumaki could suppress me, but can you? One day, the chakra sealed by the Eight Trigrams will weaken, and then I will control you to destroy Konoha and annihilate this land."

　In the end, do you think the people of Konoha will tolerate you? And why even have Jinchuriki? The very nature of this is evil! The human body attempts to control uncontrollable power, to create weapons of war, to create death! Kid, I am immortal! If a Jinchuriki dies, they can simply be put in a different cage.

　But you will bear the consequences of all the sins committed during this period! Do you think you can bear the burden of those tens of thousands of lives?

　"This is psychological warfare," Nine-Tails recounted, its gaze fixed intently on Kushina. A playful expression graced its massive fox face. It aimed to psychologically dismantle Kushina! Even if it couldn't do it now, planting a single seed would suffice.

　"I made this decision the moment I became a Jinchūriki, and I will never regret it."

　And I want to become a powerful ninja like Grandma Mizuha.

　Nine-Tailed Fox, put away your tricks! I'm not a child, you can't fool me!

　Kushina looked at Kurama (the Nine-Tails) seriously, then walked away and disappeared into the dark sky.

　Kurama stared thoughtfully at Kushina's retreating figure, as everything gradually faded back into darkness, leaving only a faint whisper.

　"Is it an illusion?"