vncnus Chapter 173 Gen Takuno's Sage Mode
Chapter 173 Gen Takuno's Sage Mode
Chapter 173 Gen Takuno's Sage Mode
The following morning, the laboratory was shrouded in a cool and quiet atmosphere.
Gen Takuno stepped in alone. This time, he did not bring Jugo with him. At this stage, he could only complete the remaining exploration by himself.
His goal was very clear: to tame that violent power, Sage Chakra, even without the talent of a Sage Body.
Instead of immediately inscribing the pre-researched incantation for absorbing natural energy, he sat cross-legged on the cold ground and took deep breaths.
With eyes slightly closed, my mind seemed to sink to the bottom of a still lake, casting aside all distracting thoughts.
He tried to "listen" to the life rhythm and natural energy that permeated the space, invisible and intangible yet omnipresent.
For months, as the main participant in regulating Sage Chakra within Jugo's body, his mind had already developed a deep familiarity with the unique "pulse" of natural energy through subtle influence.
And then, something surprising happened to Takuno Minamoto.
In his past experiences, although he was able to sense natural energy, it was very difficult, and the amount he could sense was not much.
But today, Yuan Tuoye unexpectedly and successfully sensed those natural energies.
Those natural forces were finally clearly "captured" by his mortal body!
Without a moment's hesitation, Yuan Tuoye calmed his mind and carefully guided the sensed energy into his body.
Then, using his own pure chakra as a base, he began to try to manipulate the legendary energy form, Sage Chakra.
This is a process that requires extremely precise manipulation and control.
Gradually, a deep black, like ink, spread out along the sharp corners of his eyes, forming two cold and powerful eyeshadows.
He slowly opened his eyes. His pupils did not undergo the dramatic change that Naruto Uzumaki experienced during his training, transforming into toad eyes. The familiar divine light remained deep within his eyes, but mysterious patterns had been added around them, making his usually calm face appear even more extraordinary and majestic.
His body was neither contaminated by the toad oil of Mount Myoboku nor tempered by the snake venom of Ryūchi Cave.
Therefore, the immortal form he achieved was unique and completely different from the forms of those two holy sites.
However, this unique power was fleeting.
He absorbed only a tiny amount of natural energy to verify the path.
A moment later, the dark shadow at the corner of his eye faded away as if it had never been there.
But in that brief, breathless moment, Yuan Tuoye had already clearly touched the essence of power, a kind of "power" that was enough to shake mountains and transcend common sense!
His physical abilities far surpass those of Jugo, and the boost that Sage Mode can unleash on him is an exponential leap!
This immense power made him even more convinced that all the sacrifices he had made and all the plans that had been temporarily shelved were worthwhile!
Thanks to three months of observation and learning within Jugo's body, he has become quite adept at manipulating Sage Chakra in normal conditions.
The only obstacle lies in the rate at which natural energy is absorbed.
Having lost Jugo's innate terrifying affinity, the process of autonomous absorption became relatively difficult and slow.
But this was part of his plan, and it was a price he had to pay.
Even with the cursed seal he painstakingly designed, drawing on Orochimaru's research, its absorption efficiency was destined to fall short of the instinctive speed of the Sage King's Jugo.
Yuan Tuoye was fully aware of this.
His gaze fell on his palm, where a prepared vial lay quietly, its dark, viscous liquid gleaming with an ominous light.
His fingertips tightened, icy cold; this was the true form of the cursed seal he had researched.
Once injected, his life form will undergo an irreversible transformation.
but----
Yuan Tuoye's eyes suddenly sharpened; there was no turning back for him.
The sound of a metal needle piercing flesh was exceptionally clear in the silent laboratory.
Without hesitation, he precisely injected the entire vial of medicine into the area near his heart on the left side of his chest.
This is the most secretive place, imprinted with forbidden power, which also minimizes the risk of being discovered.
The moment the cold liquid entered his body, a violent power, completely different from chakra, began to spread throughout his body!
The modified cells seemed to come alive, releasing a burning, stinging sensation and a strong sense of rejection.
Yuan Tuoye suppressed the turmoil within his body and rapidly formed hand seals in front of his chest.
With intricate hand seals and precise guidance of chakra within the body, a precise sealing technique was instantly formed and imprinted on the injection point.
The powerful binding force acted like an invisible shackle, firmly suppressing and compressing the power of the cursed seal that was eager to erupt.
Finally, a jet-black three-tomoe pattern condensed at his heart, and between the three tomoe were several jet-black, flowing sealing runes that firmly bound and sealed them.
After doing all this, Yuan Tuoye let out a long breath, as if a huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
He focused his mind inward, carefully sensing every change in his body, confirming that he was in the "optimal state" he could currently achieve.
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He then released the last binding force of will on the cursed seal.
hum!
The black three-tomoe jade on his chest seemed to suddenly gain a life of its own, and began to slowly and eerily rotate on its own!
As the magatama rotates, intricate, twisted black patterns, seemingly containing some kind of chaotic law, burst forth from the chest like a spider web forcibly stretched open, or like spilled curse ink!
They no longer spread slowly, but surged wildly towards Yuan Tuoye's limbs and every inch of his skin with an almost invading manner!
Wherever it passed, a heart-pounding burning sensation spread through the skin.
Yuan Tuoye clenched his teeth, letting the patterns travel and weave all over his body. He did not forcefully suppress them, but instead actively accepted this painful fusion.
In an instant, the deep black completely covered his entire body, leaving no room for air.
Then, an even stranger change occurred: the black curse marks covering his entire body suddenly disappeared!
Instead, his entire body seemed to be covered with a deep, almost dark color, and his muscle lines seemed to have been recast, exuding a cold, hard, and tough inhuman texture.
This is precisely the striking skin color that Uchiha Sasuke had when he activated the second stage of the Cursed Seal in the original work!
The dramatic change in skin color was within Yuan Tuoye's expectations, and he didn't care at all.
At this moment, all his energy was devoted to an even more arduous challenge.
At this critical moment when natural energy surged into his body like a tidal wave through the cursed seal and began to instinctively erode his body, he had to maintain a precarious balance under the high-speed impact and perfectly coordinate the Sage Chakra!
Thank you for those three arduous months of personally experiencing the balance of natural energy and chakra within Jugo's body!
It is precisely that valuable experience that has shown its priceless worth at this moment.
Although his current rate of absorbing natural energy through his cursed seal surpasses his normal rate, it is still far inferior to Jugo's terrifying "bottomless pit" absorption capacity.
This relative slowness actually gave him more room to maneuver and a chance to catch his breath.
With his will highly focused, the raging energy was gradually tamed.
The core of power gathers between the eyes, and at the corners of the eyes, two more intense and striking purple-black eyeshadows flow out than the first time!
Immediately afterwards, the purplish-black patterns were no longer satisfied with the area around his eyes, and began to spread across his dark skin in a completely irregular manner, like a living thing!
This landmark change signifies one fact: Gen Takuno has successfully activated Sage Mode!
However, upon closer inspection, these patterns are not perfect.
They are twisted and discontinuous, like unfinished cursive script, exuding an indescribable instability.
This is so similar to the characteristics of Jiraiya when he entered Sage Mode in my memory; it is an "imperfect" Sage form.
Yuan Tuoye clearly sensed the delicate balance between the surging power within his body and the edge of losing control.
Unexpectedly, what welled up in his heart was not annoyance, but a sense of relief and relief.
Although not perfect, it is undeniable that this is a step into the realm of immortals!
More importantly, the very existence of this "imperfect" state signifies that he has crossed the most perilous and unpredictable line of death.
It should be noted that he did not have the "Dog-Beating Stick" of Mount Myōboku to dispel the out-of-control natural energy. Without any external support, he forcefully skipped the fatal stage that could petrify a cultivator into a statue or instantly turn them into a skeleton.
It can be said that from the moment he embarked on this path of exploration, where he risked his life, there was no turning back.
Thankfully, he succeeded!
Without any pause, Yuan Tuoye formed hand seals.
As he moved, countless dark sealing spells flowed out like living water, quickly covering every inch of his skin.
These incantations act like the most stringent protective barrier, completely preventing the incantation from absorbing natural energy.
This step was crucial, ensuring that he wouldn't be torn apart again by the violent energy of nature before his foundation was solid.
He opened his eyes.
In an instant, a pair of eerie purple pupils lit up in the dim light, like the eyes of a demon from the abyss.
What's even more breathtaking is that the whites of his eyes, which should have been visible, have now turned into an extremely deep black!
Yuan Tuoye's gaze fell on the bronze mirror hanging opposite him. The reflection in the mirror showed a heart-stopping transformation: purple eyes against a black background, interwoven with irregular and mottled purple patterns.
Looking at those eyes alone, they do have a rather sinister aura, but unfortunately, the randomly climbing purple patterns ruthlessly ruin the overall coldness and add a touch of dishevelment.
However, this is not unchangeable.
Takuno Minamoto firmly believes that these flaws are merely a necessary step on the path to the final form.
As long as he continues to hone and perfect this unique Sage Mode, these irregular patterns will eventually disappear.
When he truly masters the perfect Sage Mode, the only trace left in his normal state will probably be a touch of eyeshadow symbolizing power.
His gaze then swept over his arms and chest.
The changes weren't just on her face; her entire body was covered in a dull, dark complexion, giving it a rock-like texture.
What comforted him somewhat was that at least his form was not far from the category of "humanoid," as he did not have cross-shaped curse marks like those on Uchiha Sasuke, nor did he have deformed fleshy wings growing from his back.
The current appearance is still within an acceptable range.
With a thought flashing through his mind, the deep purple in Yuan Tuoye's eyes suddenly faded, replaced by a more familiar scarlet color, with three jet-black tomoe rotating leisurely in the depths of his blood-red pupils.
Immediately afterwards, a surge of energy, so immense it was almost tangible, erupted from his body!
The purple and black chakra was no longer just a swirling current, but highly compressed and condensed, gathering behind him in the blink of an eye and suddenly stretching outward!
"The Peacock's Winged Magic!"
A low shout accompanied the formation of power.
Unlike the illusory chakra wings of the past that could be recognized with the naked eye, what unfolded behind him now was a pair of incredibly real, clearly structured purplish-black wings!
The giant wings spread out, almost filling the small, enclosed space. The wing membranes even had fine, delicate feather patterns clearly outlined, and each feather seemed to move with the wind.
"It's not much trouble at all." A slight smile appeared on Yuan Tuoye's lips.
With a slight shift of thought, the basic feather patterns covering the wings instantly changed, becoming even more exquisite.
Its body was immediately covered with delicate, neatly arranged flight feathers, just like those of a purebred raven, each feather distinct, with a purplish-black halo moving between the gaps in the feathers.
He turned his head and gazed at his reflection in the mirror, at his reflection with raven-feathered purple wings and purple eyes against a black background, and a rare sense of satisfaction rose in his heart.
While the actual increase in strength is important, being handsome is a lifelong matter.
The path of a ninja is inherently full of individuality; even Kakashi Hatake, when performing Earth Release: Earth Wall, insisted on carving a dog's head!
Moreover, these changes did not diminish his combat strength.
After admiring it, the wings suddenly retracted, and the immense power once again lay dormant within the body.
Yuan Tuoye refocused his gaze, looking at the still vivid purple markings on his face.
"The most urgent task is to polish this Sage Mode to perfection as soon as possible!"
These marks clearly indicate the next step, leaving no room for further delay.
This is not just a change in appearance; it concerns his actual combat strength! There is no room for negligence!
At the same time, this thrilling success also gave him a more accurate understanding of his own talent.
If the full score is 100, he would be at a level of 80 or above, which is excellent but not genius.
If he hadn't spent three whole months dormant within Jugo's body, continuously sensing, trying, and analyzing the characteristics of that violent natural energy, and making countless efforts in this regard...
There is no doubt that the consequences of taking this crucial step today will be crushed by the uncontrollable forces of nature, turning into stone and bones.
Fortunately, the most dangerous initial transformation has been safely overcome.
As long as caution is maintained during the subsequent improvement process, there will be no further risk of sudden death.
"Then let's continue!" A more determined light ignited in Yuan Tuoye's eyes.
With his goal set and the path clear, he had no reason to hesitate.
He took a deep breath, and the surging energy in the secret chamber gradually subsided, but he had just taken the first substantial step in his pursuit of the pinnacle of immortality.