Ninja World: I'm really a support-type ninja

Just as the White Snake Sage had said, the natural energy seed within Akira Hatake's body can indeed absorb external natural energy on its own, so Akira doesn't need to worry about its endurance.

However, as the White Snake Sage said, the drawback is that if there is insufficient natural energy in the outside world, the natural energy seed in Akira Hatake's body will draw on Akira Hatake's own life energy to maintain its existence.

This situation is somewhat awkward for Akira Hatake.

His current physical condition relies on multiple "Overlord Armor" items to maintain a basic balance in his vital signs as he evolves towards the Sixth Path level.

If we add the life energy that the natural energy seeds in the body consume every day, then this balance will be broken, causing Akira Hatake to fall back into a situation of insufficient income.

Before this happened, when Akira Hatake was in hibernation evolving his life essence, he was capable of taking action against enemies and even waging a major battle.

However, with the intervention of the Natural Energy Seed, Akira Hatake had no choice but to completely retreat and try his best to avoid fighting with others.

It's true that Akira Hatake wanted to slack off, but the restriction of not being able to fight with others still made him very uncomfortable.

Not wanting to move and being unable to move are two different things. Akira Hatake didn't want the natural energy seeds to slow down his pace.

Akira Hatake did not have a good solution to eliminate the influence of the life energy seed in his body.

Adding more equipment to the equipment shop isn't out of the question, but the number of equipment required would be difficult for Akira Hatake to accept.

To put it simply, Akira Hatake alone is not enough to fight against the Otsutsuki clan from beyond the heavens, who will inevitably descend upon the ninja world in the future.

Akira Hatake needs to cultivate some combat power that is comparable to or slightly inferior to his own.

Kakashi, Minato Namikaze, and Might Guy were the three that Hatake Akira had already reserved, so it was inevitable that he would give them a lot of equipment.

After calculating the amount of gold coins he currently possessed, Hatake Akira felt a headache coming on.

From the start to the end of the Third World War, Akira Hatake had accumulated more than 100,000 gold coins, but he alone had consumed nearly 50,000 of them.

Of the remaining 5, Akira Hatake planned to set aside a portion for unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, if the rest were divided equally among Kakashi and the other two, it would amount to very little.

The smaller number of people means that the growth of the three's strength will be slower. It's possible that by the time the new generation grows up, Kakashi and the other two will not have reached the Six Paths level.

Although in a desperate situation, Akira Hatake would definitely choose to spend all the gold coins in his inventory on himself, he has not yet reached a dead end, so he can only think of other ways to solve his problem.

He reached out and pinched his brow, his face showing distress.

"Does this mean I have to stay in Ryuchi Cave for a while?"

But as soon as he had this idea, Akira Hatake shook his head and put it out of his mind.

Staying in Ryuchi Cave can indeed meet the daily needs of the natural energy seeds, but the problem is that this kind of life will last for a long time.

According to Akira Hatake's previous estimate, it would take him three years to fully evolve his life signs to the sixth level.

To maintain this timeframe, Akira Hatake would have to stay in Ryuchi Cave for three years.

Akira Hatake simply cannot accept such a long period of time!

Not to mention that it will slow down the progress of many of Akira Hatake's plans, it will also bring some unpredictable changes to Konoha and even the entire ninja world.

Furthermore, Kushina Uzumaki's due date is fast approaching, and Obito Uchiha, that idiot who's turned evil, will need Akira Hatake to personally intervene...

One thing after another kept Akira Hatake completely occupied, and he couldn't stay in Ryūchi Cave for three years without feeling at ease.

How to do?

Akira Hatake looked troubled. After racking his brains without success, he could only look to the White Snake Sage for help.

Upon seeing Akira Hatake's expression, the latter's expression became somewhat inexplicable. Perhaps she had already anticipated it, or perhaps this was something the White Snake Sage had done intentionally.

"Akira Hatake, resolving your current troubles is quite simple, but... why should I tell you?"

The White Snake Immortal smiled and said, "I'm not your babysitter, and I have no reason to help you unconditionally."

"Then what do you want me to do for you to help me?"

Seeing the White Snake Sage's expression, Akira Hatake knew she was going to take the opportunity to negotiate terms and demand benefits from him.

"It's simple. I want to know what exactly is the power that brought you back from the dead."

That's it?

Akira Hatake never expected the White Snake Sage to make such a request; it was far too easy for him.

However, given the White Snake Sage's cunning nature, Akira Hatake couldn't possibly agree to her request immediately; otherwise, who knew how the White Snake Sage would make things difficult for him afterward.

"This……"

Akira Hatake pretended to think, while a troubled expression appeared on his face. "It's not that I can't tell you, but... this is my livelihood, and I'm worried..."

"Haha, little guy, don't you trust me?"

Seeing that there was hope, the White Snake Immortal's attitude immediately improved considerably. "Don't worry, as long as you tell me what that power is, or how you obtained it, then in exchange, I can also help you solve the problem of the natural energy seed within your body."

"Let me think."

Although Akira Hatake was secretly overjoyed, he still had to continue pretending.

After a long silence, Akira Hatake looked conflicted and hesitantly reached for the huge sealing scroll on his back.

After a couple of tries, Akira Hatake had a "Sage's Protection" item in his hand.

It was still the same close-fitting short shirt as before, and Akira Hatake placed it between him and the White Snake Sage with a reluctant expression.

"Is this the reason you were brought back to life?"

The White Snake Immortal looked at the short shirt not far away, its gold-trimmed patterns revealing a greedy expression on her face.

If one could gain the ability or power to resurrect the dead, then...

He had a good plan in mind, and the White Snake Immortal also appeared somewhat impatient on the surface.

"It was thanks to this unknown artifact that I was able to be resurrected from the dead."

Akira Hatake's eyes were almost overflowing with reluctance. "This level of divine artifact is absolutely unique in the world, and... I feel that it would be a loss for me to just hand it over to you like this."

"No loss? How could there be a loss!"

The White Snake Sage took a step forward, reaching out to pick up the Resurrection Armor that Akira Hatake had placed on the ground.

"Don't move!"

Akira Hatake suddenly shouted, raising his hand and pressing down on the resurrection armor, "You haven't solved my problem yet, you can't touch this thing right now!"

"Alright, alright, I won't move, and you shouldn't get agitated either." The White Snake Immortal stopped in his tracks. "Also, be gentle with the divine artifacts, don't break them."

Clearly, the White Snake Sage had already decided that the Resurrection Armor was his for the taking, and was somewhat resentful of Hatake Akira's "violent" actions just now.

"It's not yours yet!"

Akira Hatake rolled his eyes. "You need to help me resolve the problems within my body first, and then teach me all the immortal techniques and spells passed down in your Ryuchi Cave before I will hand over this divine artifact to you!"

"This is not okay."

Although the White Snake Immortal longed to obtain the resurrection armor, she wasn't blinded by desire. "What if I solve your physical problems and teach you many of the immortal techniques of Ryuchi Cave, and then you suddenly change your mind?"

"How could I possibly go back on my word!"

Akira Hatake waved his hands repeatedly, "I'm a very trustworthy person, okay?"

"I don't believe you, just as you don't believe me."

The White Snake Immortal shook his head, then proposed a compromise: "How about this, I'll resolve the problem of the natural energy seed within you first, and then you can give me the divine artifact."

"After I obtain the artifact and verify its effects, I will teach you the many immortal techniques passed down in Longdi Cave."

"Little one, what do you think of my sincerity?"

“It is possible, but I am still worried that you will not seriously teach me the inherited immortal techniques of Ryuchi Cave afterward.”

"Hehe, you can rest assured, I still have that much integrity."

"Well then... let's get started!"

Akira Hatake didn't intend to drag it out any longer. Even if the White Snake Sage went back on his word in the end, Akira Hatake wouldn't lose out.

And don't forget, Akira Hatake can unilaterally reclaim the equipment he gave away. Although the loss of gold coins is greater, it is still within Akira Hatake's acceptable range.

"Then don't resist."

The White Snake Sage gave Hatake Akira a instruction, and only after the latter nodded did she begin the next step.

Transformed into a terrifying half-human, half-snake form, the White Snake Immortal stretched his neck out once more.

As her snake head approached Akira Hatake, the White Snake Sage opened her mouth wide and bit down on Akira Hatake's neck.

The moment the White Snake Sage bit down, his two sharp fangs began to inject a vast amount of natural energy into Akira Hatake's body.

When the natural energy entered his body, Akira Hatake no longer turned to stone as before. The natural energy that surged into his body was naturally absorbed by the natural energy seed within him.

As the natural energy seed absorbed more and more natural energy, its size gradually increased, and eventually it even began to sprout!

"It...it sprouted?"

Akira Hatake examined his own body and was surprised to discover changes in the natural energy seed.

Just as Akira Hatake was filled with doubt and uncertainty, the White Snake Sage relented and withdrew his long, outstretched neck.

"do not worry."

The White Snake Sage, now transformed back into an old woman, comforted Akira Hatake, saying, "There's a reason why the Natural Energy Seed is called a seed."

“Natural energy seeds can grow, and when they grow to a certain point, this situation will naturally occur.”

"After this happens, will it still absorb the life energy in my body on its own after I leave Ryuchi Cave?" Akira Hatake went straight to the point.

"Of course not."

The White Snake Immortal shook his head. "Once the seed of natural energy sprouts, it no longer needs the natural energy to sustain its survival and growth. Moreover, when there is insufficient natural energy in the outside world, it will no longer absorb the life energy within your body."

"Then what about my battery life when using magic..."

"You don't need to worry about that, the battery life is not a problem at all."

The White Snake Immortal licked his lips. "Do you know how much power it took for the natural energy seed within you to sprout?"

"How much?" Akira Hatake was also very curious.

"That's almost halfway done!" The White Snake Immortal said with a pained expression. "The natural energy I injected into you is enough for you to squander for almost half a year."

"Since I've paid such a high price, then..." He raised his finger and pointed to the resurrection armor that Hatake Akira was pressing down on, "Shouldn't this treasure be given to me?"

"Of course we'll give it!"

Akira Hatake is a man of his word; as long as he doesn't treat himself unfairly, he usually keeps his promises.