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　Under the power of the Rinnegan, his eyes saw through the essence of spatial phenomena and perceived the natural forces swirling around him.

　Of course, Nagato didn't know this was a force of nature. He noticed through his Rinnegan that these mysterious currents of energy were converging in this direction, surging and uniform in color.

　If human chakra is blue, then the color of these natural forces is deep blue, and they are purer and more powerful than human chakra.

　Following this force, Nagato discovered the source of the mysterious power, and his gaze froze.

　At the source of the mysterious power sat none other than Ye Chen! Nagato's face paled in horror. Under the gaze of the Rinnegan, Ye Chen appeared to be sitting at the eye of a storm, with the deep blue power around him almost materialized, forming a deep blue vortex that continued to converge from all directions.

　What incredible power this is! It seems almost as strong as the Five-Tails' chakra! Keep in mind, tailed beasts are essentially aggregates of chakra! Nagato had a sudden realization; although he didn't know anything about the power of nature...

　However, it's also understandable that this is a power inherent in the world itself, perhaps even more advanced than chakra.

　It's no wonder that the teacher, at such a young age, is already at the pinnacle of the ninja world.

　At this moment, Nagato felt a slight envy for Yoruichi! If she were strong enough, she could control her own destiny, help Yahiko achieve his ideals, change the world, and create a world full of kindness and love.

　In that instant, Nagato became even more determined to cultivate, believing that "the sound of my teacher cultivating is the reason!"

　Konan said to Yahiko

　"You may not be able to sense it, but the power lurking around you, teacher, is truly terrifying, as seen through my pupils."

　After Nagato finished speaking, he averted his gaze.

　Although Yahiko didn't understand, hearing Nagato say that still gave him a sense of awe and wonder.

　As for Xiao Nan, her beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Chen, filled with other unusual emotions. "What magnificent natural beauty!"

　force!"

　Is Rakshasa really an ordinary person?

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　The five-tailed beast, crouching to one side, stared intently at Ye Chen.

　As a tailed beast that survived from ancient times, it is naturally able to recognize the power of nature.

　The Sage of Six Paths also possesses this ability, and it's even more terrifying than Ye Chen's! However, in the Five-Tails' heart, he is, after all, the Sage of Six Paths, the progenitor of the ninja world, and Ye Chen naturally cannot compare.

　Judging from the speed at which Ye Chen is absorbing the power of nature, and the sheer magnitude of that power, aside from the Six Paths Elder, there are very few humans who can reach such a level! Perhaps that ninja who once conquered the world with a single Wood Release Buddha could be considered one, but it's hard to find anyone else.

　"Why didn't Rakshasa transform like the old man of the Six Paths and enter Sage Mode?"

　The Five-Tails wondered to itself

　Logically speaking, such immense magical power should already be enough to enter that…mysterious state.

　But in his view, Ye Chen was merely gathering the power of nature, and had not entered a state of immortality.

　"Might it be?"

　Five-Tails suddenly had a strange thought: Could it be that Rasetsu doesn't know the Sage's cultivation methods?

　The more I thought about it, the more it made sense. After all, only a handful of factions in this world knew about the cultivation methods for Sage Mode.

　So, is Ye Chen's massive commotion simply due to his innate talent and physique that's compatible with the power of nature? That's incredibly impressive! Even the Six Paths Elder wouldn't dare to do something like that. Isn't he afraid that such immense power inside his body will explode? Human power is beneath the notice of tailed beasts; only Sage Chakra can rival their chakra.

　In the Five-Tails' eyes at this moment, Ye Chen's actions were undoubtedly like swallowing a tailed beast whole, and a particularly strong one at that... Was this something a human could do? It was too inconceivable! "Let's wait and see!"

　The Five-Tails didn't intervene because, as things stood, Ye Chen could still hold out.

　Another thing is, what is that chubby caterpillar that suddenly appeared next to Ye Chen? And it even looks a bit like the Six-Tailed Rhinoceros! At this moment, in the eyes of the Five-Tailed Rhinoceros, it's just the little slug that disappeared for so long. How could it not come out and take advantage of such a huge amount of natural power?

　Ye Chen noticed the little slug coming out to absorb the power of nature, but he wasn't interested in such a trivial matter.

　Because an incredible change is happening within his body! After the Sage Chakra reaches a critical saturation point, the natural energy, while still being absorbed, no longer generates Sage Chakra, but instead merges with another mysterious power within his body.

　This power is Observation Haki! Haki is formless, intangible, and immeasurable; it cannot be seen or touched.

　However, after his Observation Haki was upgraded to level 5, Haki condensed within him for the first time into a mysterious substance! The rich natural energy combined with this mysterious substance to form a completely new power! This power was not Sage Chakra; it was filled with abundant life force, pale green in color, and brimming with vitality.

　In Ye Chen's consciousness, this newborn power began to spread from his abdomen to his limbs, bones, and internal organs, leaving behind a vibrant life force wherever it went.

　Under the influence of this new life force, Ye Chen felt an unprecedented sense of comfort; every muscle and every cell was full of vitality! Could he be beginning to evolve into a Celestial Body? A thought of surprise and delight surfaced in Ye Chen's mind.

Chapter 270 Immortal Mode

　This content was first published (third update).

　After upgrading his Observation Haki and undergoing a series of transformations, Ye Chen awoke from his wondrous state.

　At this moment, my entire body feels an unparalleled joy and ease; it's a sublimation that penetrates to the soul, an elevation of my life level, and something absolutely irreplaceable.

　Ye Chen placed his palm in front of him, appearing no different from usual. Without hesitation, a faint wisp of chakra appeared in his right hand, and he lightly slid it across his left arm.

　Sizzle! A thin wound suddenly appeared on the skin, and blood flowed uncontrollably.

　This chakra manipulation technique is similar to chakra surgery. Although he wasn't a medical ninja, Ye Chen understood the nature and form transformations of chakra, making this ninjutsu relatively easy to grasp.

　"ah!"

　A scream rang in her ears; it was Xiao Nan, who was terrified and turned pale.

　After seeing Ye Chen finish his cultivation, Xiao Nan, Nagato, and the other two immediately came over, just in time to witness Ye Chen "self-harming."

　This scene

　Xiao Nan was a girl, and girls naturally have a fear of blood.

　Teacher, this...

　Yahiko was also startled. Why would the teacher suddenly make such a confusing move? It was terrifying!

　Nagato looked thoughtful. The teacher wasn't an ordinary person; there must be a deeper meaning behind his actions.

　The Five-Tails strolled over leisurely, looking at its future contractor with curiosity. It had to be said, it had given it far too many surprises.

　"Look!"

　Ye Chen remained calm, simply raising his left arm and pointing at the three people in front of him.

　The three children peered closer and saw that the tiny bloodstains on the arm were healing at an incredibly rapid pace. After several breaths, the bloodstains had completely disappeared, with only some surrounding blood indicating that the wound had ever been open.

　It healed itself.

　"This is unbelievable!"

　Yahiko's pupils shone brightly, revealing an expression of disbelief, his face filled with excitement and exhilaration. This scene was nothing short of a miracle! His teacher was a god in his eyes! This was an ability that no human could possibly possess! Self-healing—it was simply too incredible! "Wow!"

　Xiao Nan's mouth opened slightly, and she gently covered it with her little white hand. Her big eyes sparkled brightly; she was startled by this scene and looked incredibly cute.

　"This ability"

　Nagato was shocked, but unlike Konan and Yahiko, he didn't act rationally or blindly.

　He remembered that when he was a child, the Uzumaki clan didn't have a particularly rare ability to heal themselves, at least that's how he saw it back then.

　The members of their tribe had an average lifespan of a long time and did not age easily; self-healing was commonplace for them! It wasn't until he left the tribe and wandered to the Land of Rain that he realized that not everyone in this world possessed such rare and miraculous powers.

　Mature from a young age, she understood why the Uzumaki clan was wiped out! Such talent was bound to attract the envy of the heavens, and one wrong move could lead to annihilation.

　Nagato's parents were somewhat farsighted; before the Uzumaki clan was wiped out, they moved to the Land of Rain, a warring state independent of the major powers, thus avoiding annihilation.

　Although they avoided annihilation, they could not escape the chaos of war and ultimately perished in the conflict.

　nbs

　Thinking of this, Nagato felt a pang of sadness; he too had possessed the ability to heal himself in the past.

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　However, since awakening the Rinnegan, his original special abilities have been weakened to some extent, and some have even disappeared.

　For example, its self-healing ability is far inferior to what it used to be; it's only slightly faster than that of an ordinary ninja.

　Perhaps this is the price to pay for obtaining the Rinnegan! The divine power of the Rinnegan is not something ordinary people can bear, just as Wood Release is not something that can be transplanted by just anyone.

　In an effort to acquire more Wood Release ninjas, Konoha initiated the Wood Release Experimentation Project, attracting a large number of ninjas, with the Senju clan making up the vast majority.

　However, none of them could withstand the power of Hashirama's cells awakening Wood Release. They were either overwhelmed by the power or turned into tree-like beings or vegetative states. This experiment directly led to the decline of the Senju clan, as most of the participants in the experiment came from their clan.

　Later, Konoha was forced to halt its Wood Release experimentation program, only resuming it after Danzo and Orochimaru collaborated.

　Furthermore, regarding Nagato's Rinnegan, only the Sage Body of the Uzumaki clan in the current world can bear its power.

　For example, even after Obito Uchiha obtained the Rinnegan after Nagato's death, he only dared to transplant one eye.

　This Rinnegan was only achieved because Obito Uchiha transplanted Hashirama cells.

　Therefore, every loss has its gain. While Nagato gained immense power, the Rinnegan also depleted the Uzumaki clan's innate power, leaving his body weak and sickly. This was unavoidable, especially since the Rinnegan's large-scale forbidden techniques could nearly kill the user. Therefore, Ye Chen's current training for Nagato focuses on strengthening his physique. The best way to strengthen the physique is through exercise, achieving a powerful body through training. In the original story, the most important reason for Nagato's weak and sickly constitution was the mismatch between his own strength and the power of the Rinnegan.

　He unleashed the most powerful Gedo Mazo at the wrong time and age, leading to his later state of physical disability and unwavering determination.

　"It's practically half a celestial body!"

　At this moment, Wuwei interjected.

　"What is a Sage Body? And what powerful ninjutsu were you practicing just now, teacher? It was amazing!"

　Yahiko said excitedly

　"Sage Body, as the name suggests, refers to a sage! They can heal themselves automatically when injured, have a long lifespan, and possess many times more chakra than ordinary ninjas."

　As for what kind of technique your teacher practices, let him explain!

　Five-Tails said