Naruto: My Progress in Konoha.

Chapter 1047 Time Flies and the Tipping Point
Time is like an arrow, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

In the blink of an eye, another six days have passed.

As this round of arduous training entered its second half, his 'Natural Energy Perception' and 'Natural Energy Control' successfully advanced to level 8, just as expected.

And its effects are amazing!
The first issue he was most concerned about was chakra absorption.

After advancing to level 8, and passing the Azure Netherworld Test, the amount of natural energy that each of the hundred shadow clones could absorb per hour increased directly from 350,000 points to 500,000 points.

In this way, not only can the daily requirement of 7 million points of Sage Chakra be met for 'Body Limit', but some natural energy can also be accumulated, so that he does not have to worry about some unexpected events.

Of course, he also needs to make some changes to achieve this effect.

For example, further disperse the cultivation locations of the shadow clones.

After all, even when squeezing toothpaste, the surrounding environment is what it is, and the content and speed of its natural energy recovery are limited.

Only by properly dispersing the positions of the shadow clones can the effects of level 8's 'Natural Energy Perception' and 'Natural Energy Control' be better utilized.

The previous method of having fifty shadow clones remain on Moon Island to absorb natural energy after noon is no longer feasible.

Now, he can only leave behind a maximum of thirty or forty shadow clones; the rest must be sent to the primeval forest in the northeastern part of the Land of Fire.

Fortunately, the place was big enough that even if there were more people, it wouldn't be a problem.

Secondly, after advancing to level 8, he was able to control more natural energy.

Previously, he could only allow about 500,000 points of natural energy, or Sage Chakra formed from the fusion of natural energy, to flow within his body.

Any more, and it might get out of control.

Now, he can control one million points of natural energy or sage chakra to flow safely through his meridians.

It is foreseeable that after advancing to level 9 and undergoing a qualitative change, this effect will be further enhanced.

At that time, he might be able to try developing 'Sage Mode'.

Unlike advancing through 'Storm Release', even now, with the successful development of 'Sage Mode', his combat power can be greatly increased.

This was something Qingming could not afford to ignore.

More importantly, once he can use 'Immortal Mode', the immortal techniques of the three holy lands will not pose as much of a threat to him.

Even if he can't directly seize a sacred land for cultivation, he can still benefit from the natural energy emanating from it.

That's right, the ninja world isn't entirely devoid of places rich in natural energy.

For example, the natural energy in the village where Jugo was born far exceeds the average level in the ninja world.

Otherwise, even if Jugo possessed a celestial body and was naturally close to nature, able to absorb natural energy, he might not necessarily lose control.

Such villages are most likely related to the three sacred sites.

Of course, this doesn't mean that they are the eyes left in the ninja world by the three holy lands, but rather that their location is very likely the node where the three holy lands absorb the natural energy of the ninja world.

In the past, he dared not go to these places for fear of attracting the attention of the three holy lands.

But once he learns 'Sage Mode', he can try searching for it.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, but Qingming suppressed them for the time being, thinking to himself, "This is not urgent," and then began a new round of arduous training.

With abundant natural energy, the effects of his cultivation of 'Body Extreme' were naturally maximized.

And so, Qingming was immersed in the pleasure of cultivation, unaware of the passage of time.

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Twenty days passed in the blink of an eye.

It was already mid-November.

Cooler weather.

It’s noon this day.

Moon Island.

Inside the volcano.

After Qingming completed the 'Extreme Body Technique' once again, but saw little progress, he finally realized that his body had reached a critical point. Opening his eyes, Qingming glanced at the time.

At this point, it had been almost exactly one hour of practice.

Instead of cultivating, he teleported directly to Moon Island.

Sitting cross-legged in the open space in the center, Qingming did not rush to deactivate the 'Multiple Shadow Clone Technique' and recall all the shadow clones. Instead, he waited for them to cultivate for an hour.

Then, together with the shadow clones scattered in the primeval forest in the northeastern part of the Land of Fire, they voluntarily dispelled the ninjutsu.

Time passes minute by minute.

Soon, an hour had passed.

Suddenly, fragments of memories surfaced in his mind.

At the same time, a large amount of chakra, carrying natural energy, returned to his body.

Despite his headache, Qingming sorted and organized the chakra and natural energy.

Chakra that the body can hold is channeled into the meridians, while chakra that cannot be held is absorbed into the extradimensional space between the eyebrows.

It's natural energy.
He then sent them all into the space in his abdomen constructed by the 'Three Elements Sealing Technique'.

After he finished dealing with all of this, he closed his eyes and carefully browsed through the memories of these shadow clones, absorbing and digesting the cultivation experience contained within them.

A quarter of an hour later.

Qingming opened his eyes again.

At this moment, he had finished sorting out the memories of his shadow clone.

Qingming felt much more relaxed.

He then stood up, walked around the island, and relaxed for a while before swallowing several enhanced soldier ration pills to replenish the energy he had consumed.

Once his physical condition had returned to its peak, he found a place, sat cross-legged, and began to push his body to its limits, just as he had done before.

The power of 'Human Control' empowers him, pointing the way for evolution. He uses the 'Hand Healing Technique', which has been improved several times, to condense a large amount of Yang Release chakra, driving his body's evolution.

Time passes minute by minute.

Qingming could clearly feel that the invisible shackles that were preventing his physical body from further improving were gradually crumbling.

Although this process is very slow.
But Qingming wasn't in a hurry.

And so, the sun sets and the moon rises.

In the blink of an eye, night had fallen.

A bright moon hung in the sky, its light shining on the island, while Qingming remained seated cross-legged.

However, at this moment, he was no longer calm.

As you can see, his body is trembling slightly, and his facial expression is somewhat distorted, clearly indicating that he has reached the critical point of breakthrough.

Time continued to pass.
At one moment, a "crack" sound rang in Qingming's ears, as if something had split open.

Then, even more frequent "click-click" sounds rang out.

Suddenly, Qingming opened his eyes.

At this moment, he could clearly feel that the invisible shackles that had restricted his physical growth had completely disappeared, and his body had regained its vitality.

Standing up, Qingming jumped a few times.

A sense of relief washed over me.

Qingming felt as if a layer of heavy armor had been removed from his body, leaving him feeling incredibly relaxed.

Hu~hu~
Qingming threw a few punches, instantly creating a chilling wind.

(End of this chapter)