Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 249 Sage Mode with its own background music! (4000 words)

Soon, the infusion of natural energy was complete, and the violent natural energy surged wildly within Orochimaru's body...

Orochimaru tried his best to control and suppress the natural energy within his body. His body trembled, an abnormal flush appeared on his pale, bloodless face, his expression was ferocious, and his forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

Improper use of the natural energy of Mount Myoboku can petrify one into a frog, while improper use of the natural energy of Ryuchi Cave can cause mental breakdown, rampage, and mutation, ultimately leading to self-destruction and death.

Those who directly receive the natural energy of the White Snake Sage, like Orochimaru, will turn into snakes if their spirits go berserk. Those like Jugo and those derived from the cursed seal will experience alienation into other forms.

After about ten minutes, Orochimaru gradually calmed down.

"After all these years, we've finally succeeded in one."

"Now I will begin to explain the methods of cultivating immortality in Ryuchi Cave."

"I'll only say it once, so listen carefully."

The White Snake Sage glanced at Orochimaru, then began to explain the training method for Sage Mode at his own pace...

To activate Sage Mode, one must first possess Sage Chakra, but possessing Sage Chakra does not equate to being able to use Sage Mode.

A person activates ninjutsu by activating the chakra within their body.

Ordinary chakra is obtained by mixing one's physical and spiritual energy, while Sage Chakra is formed by absorbing natural energy and perfectly fusing it.

For the three energies to blend perfectly, each must maintain its own one-third share.

If one cannot perfectly balance one's spiritual energy, physical energy, and natural energy, but the difference is not significant, one can still enter the Immortal Mode, but certain abnormal phenomena will occur.

The so-called Sage Mode integrates the ability to absorb natural energy into an independent technique, thereby gaining the ability to act as a switch or valve.

When needed, open the valve, which is to activate Sage Mode. Natural energy enters the body to form powerful Sage Chakra, allowing you to unleash Sage Techniques.

When not in use, close the valve, which means turning off the "immortal mode," and you will no longer be threatened by natural energy.

It is important to know that natural energy is very difficult to control, and a mistake can cost the caster their life.

In the original work, even the Sage Toads of Mount Myōboku do not maintain maximum Sage Chakra at all times, but rather increase their intake of natural energy when they need to use it.

Under normal circumstances, the toad can control the natural energy within its body within a relatively low range.

This might be easy for them, but difficult for humans.

The most obvious difference between the Sage Mode of the three Holy Lands and the Sage Mode of the Jugo Clan is that the Jugo Clan's Sage Mode does not have the valve function.

The Jugo clan essentially lives in harmony with nature. In areas where emotions are heightened or the surrounding natural energy is too abundant, ninjas with Sage Mode abilities will go berserk.

Because they have difficulty controlling the flow of natural energy in and out of their bodies.

Orochimaru's research into the Cursed Seal power was based on Sage Mode, which was modified into Sage Transformation with added valves and switches.

Cursed seals are essentially a powerful sealing technique. Because they are so powerful, they can damage the mind and body of the ninja who is afflicted by them.

Ninjas who have adapted to the power of the cursed seal can seal their sage chakra in a corner of their body using the sealing ability of the cursed seal when they are not using sage chakra.

Although he can't control it as freely as in Sage Mode, he can still make the side effects of Sage Chakra almost negligible.

When needed, by adjusting the sealing power of the curse seal, one can release different levels of Sage Chakra, thereby controlling the extent of one's Sage Transformation.

As for their flaws, both the cursed seal and the sage transformation are extremely ferocious, and if one cannot withstand them, one will perish.

It must be said that Orochimaru is an absolute genius, and the cursed seal power he developed is not much different from Sage Mode.

Sage Mode has a high lower limit and a high upper limit.

In the original work, Hashirama Senju represents the upper limit of Sage Mode, while Jiraiya represents the lower limit.

Naruto's Six Paths Sage Mode in the later stages was indeed based on Sage Mode, but it cannot be considered Sage Mode; it was a one-time cheat code given by the Sage of Six Paths.

The power of the cursed seal has a high upper limit and a low lower limit.

The highest limit of the power of the cursed seal is shown in the original work as Sasuke's cursed seal Susanoo, which was not yet complete at that time.

If it were a fully realized Susanoo combined with the power of the cursed seal, its strength would probably surpass that of Hashirama Senju.

Both can be effective against characters at the Six Paths level.

The lowest level of the cursed seal is not the Sound Four, but the sparring partners Sasuke had during his training with Orochimaru, who were truly grotesque!

At that time, Sasuke didn't use the cursed seal or ninjutsu; he just slashed wildly with a sword, and he could only injure without killing. The difference in strength was like a chasm.

Sage Mode is too advanced; for ordinary ninjas, the power of the Cursed Seal is more practical and has greater universality.

However, to fully unleash the power of Sage Chakra, it also requires accompanying Sage Techniques. With just the basic amplification, the power of the Cursed Seal is naturally not as impressive as Sage Mode.

After all, Sage Mode can amplify the power of a user's technique by several times or even dozens of times, with the lower limit being several times.

To amplify the power of the cursed seal several times over, the recipient must risk losing their life.

Those who cultivate Immortal Mode and wish to amplify their techniques dozens of times also face enormous risks; overuse will lead to their demise.

Sage Mode requires both physical and mental energy. If you want to increase your chakra by dozens of times, you have to squeeze out an equal amount of chakra from your own body.

That kind of terrifying drain on energy. Even Hashirama Senju couldn't withstand it more than a few times, let alone anyone else.

Or rather, without a physique like Hashirama Senju's, it would be impossible to achieve an amplification of dozens of times.

Therefore, the boost to oneself from Sage Mode is generally maintained between several times and more than ten times.

The exact amount depends on the level of mastery over Sage Mode, as well as the quantity and quality of one's own chakra.

The Sage Mode of the three holy lands can amplify one's ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu abilities. At the same time, the presence of natural energy gives cultivators a powerful physique and enhanced perception.

This is a common characteristic of magical arts, not a feature of any particular school of magical arts.

The differences between the immortal modes of the three holy lands lie in the different appearances of the cultivators and the more prominent abilities in certain aspects.

For example, Naruto fell from a great height and was unharmed, demonstrating an abnormally strong ability to withstand blows, and Kabuto Yakushi had abnormal vitality and recovery ability.

These are all improvements in physical fitness.

The other two also have very strong perception abilities.

The original manga does not explicitly state that Hashirama Senju's Sage Mode originated from Shikkotsu Forest; it is merely a speculation.

Hashirama Senju's formidable regenerative abilities weren't necessarily due to his Shikkotsu Forest origins. With his Sage Mode body and Yang Release, it's quite normal for him to have such strong regenerative abilities.

These differences ultimately stem from differences in environment and species; after all, the immortal arts of the three holy lands are naturally the most suitable for them.

The Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku has an endurance comparable to that of Ryūchi Cave; Naruto learned a quick version with the help of Kurama's interference.

Kabuto Yakushi's endurance is so strong because he has unlimited power thanks to Jugo's genetic engineering knowledge.

Kabuto Yakushi is an exception; even without Sage Mode, his body is very different from that of a human.

After explaining the principles and the unique insights and techniques of the Dragon Cave Sage Mode, the White Snake Sage instructed the two to go to a temple and find a room to try it out on their own.

After bowing, Orochimaru and Uchiha Gen went to the temple and chose a room.

The distance is neither too far nor too close, so as not to disturb the other party, and to be able to get there in time if anything happens.

Orochimaru already has the natural energy injected into him by the White Snake Sage, so he can directly try to create Sage Chakra.

Uchiha Genzo needs to absorb natural energy into his body in order to attempt to create Sage Chakra.

With his powerful soul and perception, Uchiha Gen could sense natural energy even in the outside world, let alone in a place like Ryuchi Cave where natural energy is abundant.

The reason we didn't dare to absorb it before was to play it safe. After all, if someone knows the principle of an atomic bomb, does that mean they can make an atomic bomb out of thin air?

Theory is theory, and practice is practice.

With the insights and techniques passed down for thousands of years in Ryuchi Cave, Uchiha Gen felt confident.

Natural energy, radiating faint light, flowed into the room and was directly absorbed into the body of Uchiha Gen, who was sitting cross-legged.

With the control granted by his powerful soul and the chakra within his body, Uchiha Gen firmly suppressed the natural energy he had absorbed.

Once the absorbed natural energy matched the amount of chakra within his body, Uchiha Gen began to attempt fusion.

Of course, it wasn't a one-time fusion. Uchiha Gen wasn't that reckless; he first attempted to fuse a small portion.

Even if they fail, they will most likely be able to suppress the backlash with their powerful control and chakra.

Furthermore, to ensure everything went perfectly, Uchiha Gen also activated his Mangekyou Sharingan.

In the unlikely event that cannot be suppressed, Izanagi should be used immediately to eliminate the unfavorable situation.

The fact that he used Izanagi once a day was the biggest source of confidence for Uchiha Gen that he was able to learn and develop his own Sage Mode.

With Izanagi as a backup, at least they won't be killed by the backlash.

Even the Uchiha ancestors who invented the Izanagi technique probably never imagined that it would one day be used for cultivation...

This can no longer be described as luxury; it's downright inhumane.

Without the risk of death, even the most foolish person can learn by trying; it's just a matter of time.

After acquiring the Soul-Soul Fruit, Gen Uchiha's talent gradually transformed into that of a top-tier individual.

Because Uchiha Gen did not experience a situation where his soul suppressed his body, but rather his soul slowly nourished his body, with the two complementing each other and progressing together.

While their physical abilities cannot compare to those of the Senju or Uzumaki clans, they are far superior to those of ordinary ninjas.

With a power that could be as heavy as Mount Tai or as gentle as a breeze, combining strength and softness with meticulous control, Uchiha Gen successfully fused the three energies into Sage Chakra in the correct proportions.

Having learned from his first experience, Uchiha Gen was bolder the second time.

If it was one-twentieth of the chakra before, then it is now one-fifth of the chakra.

When he succeeded the second time, Uchiha Gen's confidence soared; in layman's terms, he became arrogant.

Uchiha Gen immediately merged his remaining chakra with the natural energy...

As the saying goes, extreme joy begets sorrow. The power of control is too great, and if one is not careful and loses control, the backlash will come like a tidal wave.

The terrifying backlash was no longer something that could be suppressed by one's own control alone...

The White Snake Immortal, who was secretly watching the two, shook his head, thinking to himself that young people are still too young and too eager to achieve success.

Now Tianxin and the others can have an extra meal tonight.

Fortunately, Uchiha Gen activated Izanagi in time, averting a fatal crisis.

"what?"

The white snake immortal, seated cross-legged on his throne, showed surprise in his eyes, followed by a look of reminiscence.

This feeling...

I understand now, that's the forbidden technique Izanagi of the Uchiha clan.

Alright, Tianxin and the others' extra meal tonight is here!

But this little guy's eyes were completely unharmed despite the forbidden magic he used...

Could it be that Izanagi has become this little guy's eye technique?

Tsk... To awaken such a pupil technique, just how afraid of death must one be?

However, having such a pupil technique greatly increases the success rate of cultivating immortal arts, creating one's own immortal mode, and various dangerous forbidden techniques.

It seems that a Sage Mode unique to humans might very well be born in this little guy's hands...

On the other side, having just experienced danger, Uchiha Gen dared not become arrogant again.

He honestly produced one-fifth of the Sage Chakra, and eventually converted all of his chakra into Sage Chakra.

Nine days passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, apart from eating and resting, Uchiha Gen lived a monotonous life.

You can either exchange training tips with Orochimaru, consult the White Snake Sage, try repeatedly in your room, or go out to gather natural energy.

It's worth mentioning that, knowing the terrible food that Jiraiya and Naruto ate when they were learning Sage Mode, Genrai Uchiha prepared food suitable for humans to eat in front of Ryuchi Cave.

With the Sage Mode of Ryuchi Cave as a reference, the guidance of the White Snake Sage, the help of Orochimaru, ample room for trial and error, and Uchiha Gen's own superb ninjutsu skills and various ingenious ideas...

Under these circumstances, on the tenth day, Uchiha Gen was confident that he could create his own Sage Mode.

Inside the room, on a simple bed, Uchiha Gen sat cross-legged, his powerful Sage Chakra constructing a complex pathway within his body that circled around him, flowed into the sea, and returned to the Niwan Palace between his eyebrows.

A powerful aura emanated from Uchiha Gen and soared into the sky, instantly startling all the snakes in Ryuchi Cave, drawing their attention to him.

The White Snake Sage, his three trusted confidants, and Orochimaru all arrived at the same time.

Unable to sense Uchiha Gen's situation any longer, the White Snake Sage, whose senses had been disrupted, rushed over out of curiosity.

Inside the room, a purple vertical line appeared between Uchiha Gen's brows, resembling a lightning bolt or an eye. Golden ripples appeared in the whites of his eyes, and a seven-colored halo of black, gold, green, blue, red, yellow, and white surrounded the back of his head...

Golden petals fell from mid-air, golden lotuses bloomed on the ground, and sacred arias resounded all around, making the body on the bed appear as if it were a celestial being!

(End of this chapter)