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Chapter 139 Exploring Natural Energy
Chapter 139 Exploring Natural Energy
Yuan Tuoye stared expressionlessly at the warm scene before him, his cold gaze seemingly freezing the air.
He hadn't completely won over the other party yet, which was why he resorted to such methods.
If Yakushi Nonou dares to defy his will again, he will not give her any more chances.
Of course, it wasn't about harming Yakushi Nonou's children, but about taking her own life.
He will not use those who betray him a second time.
As for these children, Gen Takuno had no interest in their lives; they were merely tools to threaten Yakushi Nonou at this moment.
Regardless of whether Yakushi Nonou betrayed them later, this was their last meeting.
However, things would have been different if Kabuto had been there at that time.
Gen Takuno's thoughts surged like an undercurrent: once Yakushi Nono was executed, the shrewd and cunning Yakushi Kabuto could no longer be allowed to live.
After all, the bond between mother and son would make him want to kill himself at all costs. Even if he could conceal the cause of Yakushi Nonou's death, it would not be easy to deceive her.
Thinking of this, a cold sneer rose in Yuan Tuoye's heart. He also hoped that Yakushi Nono would be smart enough to avoid this dead end and not take the wrong path of self-destruction.
Now that he has subdued Yakushi Nono, Minamoto Takuno felt that the time was ripe to go and track down Yakushi Kabuto.
After a long period of silence, his subordinates, who had only been doing business when they weren't on missions, finally had something to do.
After a quick calculation of the passing time, Yuan Tuoye broke the silence, his voice deep and firm: "The time has come. It's time to leave."
"Yes, Master." Yakushi Nonou bowed slightly, her tone revealing impeccable respect.
Soon, after leaving the Konoha Great Barrier, Gen Takuno watched Yakushi Nonou's figure walk into the distance.
As she turned to leave, her figure gradually blended into the twilight, while a jet-black raven silently spread its wings and followed, as if it were an extension of its will, constantly monitoring her every move.
Yakushi Nonou also had a secret letter addressed to the Snow Village in her arms.
The letter clearly instructed that an orphanage be established in that snow-shrouded land, with Yakushi Nonou serving as its director.
Yuan Tuoye's true intention was to let her cultivate a strong bond in new soil;
Only in this way can he completely let down his guard and truly control this piece.
Another move was to search for Kabuto Yakushi.
Takuno Minamoto had already inquired about the target's appearance from Nono Yakushi, since there are some differences between anime and reality.
Unfortunately, Yakushi Nonou only remembers a vague image of Yakushi Kabuto as a child, such as his thin figure and dull hair color, but cannot provide more precise information.
Following Kabuto Yakushi based on this single clue is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
After all, this person had been infiltrating the four major ninja villages outside of Konoha for many years with ease, and his whereabouts were as elusive as a ghost.
Although Danzo Shimura is no longer secretly manipulating the area, and Iwagakure (the last village of Iwagakure) may be excluded from the search, the remaining Kazegakure (the village of Kaze), Mizugakure (the village of Mizu), and Raigakure (the village of Raigakure) remain shrouded in mystery.
Yuan Tuoye's eyes flashed, and a plan came to mind.
Instead of wasting manpower searching for Yakushi Kabuto in the vast sea of people, it would be better to have subordinates cleverly spread news about Yakushi Nonou.
In cases such as her whereabouts or predicaments, Yakushi Kabuto, who views her as a mother, will surely show up on his own initiative.
In this way, the efficiency far exceeds that of searching like a headless fly.
After making his decision, Gen Takuno did not return to Konoha. Instead, his figure shot off like an arrow towards the Land of Rivers.
The plan that had been brewing in my heart for a long time—to explore Sage Mode using Jugo's body—had reached the stage where it had to be practically verified.
This is not a spur-of-the-moment impulse, but a crucial issue that needs to be addressed as soon as possible.
Because he also needs to use Jugo's Sage Mode to determine the research direction of the Cursed Seal!
He walked with the speed of the wind, but his thoughts flew even faster.
Another equally important consideration was also being considered: the location for relocating Jugo and Shiro.
Rather than leaving the two of them at the base in the Land of Rivers, it would be better to send them to the orphanage in the Snow Village in the far north.
In this way, he could avoid traveling back and forth between the Land of Rivers and the Snow Village.
After all, Jugo's unstable power, which originates from nature, will likely become a key "tool" that he frequently uses in the future. If he stays at the old base in the Land of Rivers for a long time, not only will the confidentiality of the laboratory be difficult to guarantee, but he will also be exhausted from traveling between the two countries.
Moreover, there's an orphanage there run by Yakushi Nonou—
A tentative idea took shape in Takuno Minamoto's mind: what would happen if Jugo and Shiro entered that orphanage system known for its warmth and lived with Yakushi Nonou?
He calmly assessed the possibilities. Given Shiro's gentle and compliant nature, and Jugo's simple and honest nature when calm, it was not a pipe dream that they would be accepted by the atmosphere of the orphanage, and even establish a kind of "bond" with the director, Pharmacist Nonou.
If it comes true, its value is immeasurable, especially the existence of Haku, whose deep-rooted loyalty to himself could very well become a subtle bargaining chip to restrain Yakushi Nono.
Through Shiro, those thorny questions swirling in his mind about this former "walking priestess" seemed to be completely resolved.
Of course, another scenario also requires a contingency plan.
What if the pure-hearted Shiro were instead influenced and assimilated by the charisma of Pharmacist Nono and the warmth of the orphanage? This is a potential, subversive risk that needs to be guarded against.
However, Yuan Tuoye was not anxious about this hidden worry.
The orphanage in Yukinin Village was not run by Yakushi Nonou alone; it must have had other helpers. Its organizational structure itself was a point of attack. Planting spies and setting up pawns were just the most basic means in intelligence warfare.
The environment of orphanages objectively provided considerable room for such infiltration.
With this in mind, Yuan Tuoye no longer hesitated.
His already incredibly fast speed suddenly increased even further, and he became an even more blurred shadow, breaking through the deep night and heading towards the heart of the land of rivers at full speed!
At the base in the land of rivers, Gen Takuno soon met Jugo and Shiro.
"My lord!" they both exclaimed in unison, their clear eyes instantly brimming with surprise and the burning joy of a long-awaited reunion.
Time has not washed away the deep-rooted gratitude; on the contrary, it has made it even more profound amidst the joy of reunion.
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Yuan Tuoye smiled slightly, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, he got straight to the point: "Pack your things, I will take you to Snow Ninja Village."
These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. A rare look of surprise flashed across Jugo's usually expressionless face, while Shiro's gentle, watery eyes were veiled with a mist of confusion.
Leaving? To this place that gave them boundless warmth and shelter? Here, every servant's care was meticulous, as if mending the broken threads of their once-broken lives.
Their thoughts raced. They were no longer the naive and helpless teenagers they had been when they first arrived. Age and experience had given them a discerning eye for the ways of the world.
They understood that the root of this kindness lay in the will of the "master" before them; it was Yuan Tuoye's command that made the people of this place dare not slack off in the slightest.
However, even knowing this, the genuine concern in the servants' eyes was quite different from simply following orders.
This sincerity is the true source of their deep reluctance to part at this moment.
However, this slight reluctance is by no means a reason to resist Yuan Tuoye's decision.
Jugo's steady gaze and Shiro's resolute eyes met silently in the air, instantly understanding each other's choices—the instinct to follow and the belief in repaying a debt of gratitude.
"We will go with you to Snow Village." The two voices were not loud, but they were exceptionally clear and firm.
Yuan Tuoye nodded in satisfaction. He had considered moving the entire base to Xueren, but the idea was quickly dismissed.
The climates of the Land of Rivers and the Land of Snows are vastly different. Forcing people accustomed to the warm and humid environment of the Land of Rivers to migrate to the cold and harsh lands would not only be of no benefit but would also cause them unnecessary trouble.
Moreover, these people staying here can contribute to the trade routes connecting the Land of Fire, and their wealth accumulation can never be too great.
After a brief arrangement, Gen Takuno turned his gaze to the burly Jugo and made a more private request: "Jugo, for the next period of time, I will need to frequently use your body."
Jugo paused for only a moment before regaining his composure and calmly replied, "At your command, sir, it is ready to be used at any time."
This composure stems from complete trust.
A sense of loss and longing quietly rose in Bai's heart.
He also desperately wanted to do his part for Genjiro, but felt that his strength was too weak and he didn't know how to contribute, so he could only look on Jugo with admiration.
"Then—let's begin now." Gen Takuno was always decisive in his actions.
"Okay." Jugo sat down in response, straightened his back, and waited quietly like a rock, completely surrendering control of his body.
Without further hesitation, Yuan Tuoye's hands flew as he formed hand seals, and pure chakra waves instantly rippled around his body.
"Ninja Art: Spirit Transformation Technique!"
Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, his true form remained calm and composed in the chair with his eyes closed, as an invisible stream of spiritual energy smoothly flowed into Jugo's body.
The moment he took control of his body, Gen Takuno's consciousness was swept away by a flood of sensory experiences!
Previously, the faint trace of "natural energy" that could only be vaguely perceived by deliberately eliminating distracting thoughts was now surging like a tide. Without any meditation, one could clearly "see" and touch it permeating every inch of the surrounding space.
The sheer power of Jugo's naturally nature-inspired "celestial body" once again filled Takuno with genuine amazement.
With time running out, he immediately cleared his mind of distractions and tried to guide and absorb the energy particles that filled his body, attempting to discern whether there were any differences in their characteristics or attributes.
However, no matter how he tried to perceive it, those pure and primordial energies were completely integrated and indistinguishable from one another.
This result made Gen Takuno ponder deeply: Is the essence of natural energy in the world unique? Is the difference between the Sage Modes that the three sacred sites of Mount Myōboku, Ryūchi Cave, and Shikkotsu Forest are so proud of merely due to subtle differences in the mixing ratio of chakra and natural energy?
The flaws in this reasoning are obvious. If it were really that simple, how could the three holy lands, which have been passed down for countless years and whose people have tried natural energy, never have had a toad figure out the immortal mode of a snake or slug? The reverse is also true.
Therefore, in Gen Takuno's imagination, natural energy should be of different categories, and there are things in Mt. Myoboku and Ryuchi Cave that can attract their respective natural energies.
That is, the toad oil from Mount Myoboku and the snake venom from Ryuchi Cave.
Suddenly, Gen Takuya stopped, as if a lightning bolt had flashed through his mind: perhaps the problem wasn't with the energy itself, but with the mediums.
Even if the Sage Mode achieved using toad oil or snake venom is perfect, the practitioner will still retain toad or snake characteristics—such as abnormal eyes or skin texture.
The cursed seals Orochimaru implanted in the Sound Four could induce a state similar to Sage Mode, but they also caused the hosts to exhibit a variety of animalistic characteristics. This was undoubtedly due to Orochimaru mixing special factors into the cursed seals.
Extending his thoughts, he recalled that the tailed beasts could replace the toads in helping to gather natural energy, and that the Nine-Tails had once helped Naruto Uzumaki absorb natural energy more efficiently!
Could it be that the Nine-Tails was also absorbing natural energy of the "Mount Myoboku attribute"? That's obviously impossible!
Based on this, it can be inferred that the origin of natural energy should be a pure form without color or form.
The existing fairy mode with animal characteristics is just a way of imprinting species, and it should even be a shortcut!
So, is there a Sage Mode that doesn't rely on any animal medium and instead guides the perfect fusion of natural energy and chakra purely through its own will?
This "perfect immortal mode" should leave no trace of any other race.
In this light, it is very likely that the legendary Sage of Six Paths followed this very path!
Even before becoming the Sage of Six Paths, Hagoromo Otsutsuki's physique was beyond the reach of ordinary people, making it not difficult for him to traverse this path. However, it would probably be much more difficult for others.
In comparison, using animal factors, whether it's toad oil, snake venom, or modifications within cursed seals, is indeed a convenient way to enter this path.
But no matter what kind of animal it is, it has its flaws. Its growth rate may be average or outstanding in one aspect, but it is impossible for it to be outstanding in all aspects.
Unless it's the Six Paths Sage Technique —
Takuno also has reason to believe that following in the footsteps of the Sage of Six Paths, without taking shortcuts or using animal genes to enter Sage Mode, is the most correct path, and this may also lay a better foundation for the Six Paths Sage Technique.
However, that's all for the future.
Now he is certain of one thing: he can achieve Sage Mode even without using animal genes. Once he confirms this, the experiment can continue.
With the direction of exploration clear, he immediately began to try, using his mind to guide the chakra within Jugo's body to merge with the omnipresent natural energy, hoping to condense pure Sage Chakra!