I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

On their way back, Shiyu and the others encountered a ship approaching on the vast sea.

Kakashi was very puzzled. There was a chakra fluctuation on the other party's ship, which clearly indicated that they were ninjas.

Some ninjas even traveled to the Land of Snow.

At that moment, Shigure stood up and threw a scroll at the ship.

A person appeared on the deck of the ship.

This person surprised Kakashi for a moment.

"The ninja who followed Zabuza!"

Bai took the scroll from Shiyu and nodded to Shiyu.

"Thank you!"

Shi Yu smiled and said, "Fair trade, protect her!"

Bai nodded.

After saying this, Haku disregarded the gazes of Kakashi, Naruto, and Sasuke, and bowed to Shigure in gratitude.

Meanwhile, Zabuza, inside the cabin, took the scroll from Haku's hand. After unrolling it, he looked at the Executioner's Blade in front of him, never expecting it to be back in his hands again.

They also found a place where they would never be disturbed by outsiders, but the price was that they had to protect one person.

In such a remote country, Zabuza's strength is practically at its limit, so there's no need to worry too much.

Shigure turned back to look in the direction of the Land of Snow.

'I can't give you my bloodline limit yet, just wait! I'll come back when I can solve everything with my strength...'

Chapter 117 Natural Energy Invades Cells

Returning to Konoha from the Land of Snow by sea would take a whole day.

During this time, Shiyu can study the newly acquired skill, Natural Energy Absorption.

This is the foundation of immortal arts!

The Great Sage gained new skills through analyzing Jugo.

The ability to absorb natural energy seems to be ingrained in Shigure's very being.

It even seems to have evolved into an instinct!

When Shigure returned to the cabin, she felt something was wrong, because she could feel some kind of energy floating around her all the time, as if it was actively impacting her body.

It kept trying to rush into its body.

Although they have mastered the absorption of natural energy, it goes without saying how terrifying natural energy is.

Is it something that can be absorbed so easily?

Shigure only mastered how to absorb, but not how to refine Sage Chakra.

Although it is known that it is the combination of one's own energy, spiritual energy, and natural energy that maintains a balance, and then a new chakra is refined—this chakra is Sage Chakra. 12

It sounds easy, but it's not so easy to actually do.

Furthermore, one cannot casually experiment with natural energy; one might inadvertently become part of nature itself.

[Great Sage: Warning, natural energy has invaded the host's body, 0.5%]

Just as Shiyu was pondering how to refine immortal techniques, the Great Sage suddenly spoke up.

"What is that? Natural energy invasion?"

[The Great Sage: Yes, the host has mastered the absorption of natural energy. Although the host's main consciousness does not want to absorb it, Jugo's ability is etched into the cells, so the host's cells have learned to absorb natural energy and are passively absorbing it.]

"cell!"

Shi Yu was stunned for a moment. Wasn't this a way to absorb natural energy? How did it suddenly become a case of cells being affected?

[The Great Sage: Jugo's ability to absorb natural energy is due to a mutation. After a comprehensive analysis, the skill of absorbing natural energy was calculated, but this ability needs to be engraved in the cells.]

"So I became the second Jugo!"

[Great Sage: No, the host does not possess Chongwu's special cells. If the cells absorb too much natural energy, the host will lose their mind, and the cells will undergo uncontrollable, unknown mutations and evolutions...]

bass!

Shigure stood up abruptly.

Does that mean I've actually... made things worse?

The Great Sage: ...

Previously, I was happy to have mastered the absorption of natural energy, and the development of immortal techniques was just around the corner.

In retrospect, this was actually a death warrant.

She possesses the same ability to absorb natural energy as Jugo, but she does not have the same cellular abilities as Jugo.

In other words, they are also threatened by this ability to absorb natural energy.

"The percentage you just showed, does that mean that if it reaches 100%, I will completely lose my mind?"

[The Great Sage: In reality, only 80% is needed for the host to lose their sanity, and 100% will cause the host to mutate. As for what kind of mutation, it is unknown.]

[Great Sage: There is a certain probability that the host can be reborn and regain consciousness]

What is the probability of a complete transformation?

The Great Sage: ...

I won't tell!

This means the probability is basically zero!

Shi Yu's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

[Great Sage: As natural energy increases, the rate of its invasion will accelerate. Please find a solution as soon as possible.]

"Find a solution? What kind of solution should we try?"

[The Great Sage: Simply consume the natural energy within the cells.]

"How long will it take to calculate the solution?"

[Great Sage: The estimated calculation time is thirty days]

Thirty days?

At this rate of growth, I don't know if I'll have thirty days left.

It's obviously too late to wait for the great sage to finish his calculations; we need to think of another way.

Fortunately, Shigure hadn't actively tried to absorb natural energy yet; otherwise, if she had actively absorbed it, her absorption rate would have increased to 100%, causing her to lose consciousness instantly.

But Shigure was also eager to see what would happen after absorbing too much natural energy.

"Great Sage, you said before that due to the system, shadow clones cannot affect the original body, right?"

[The Great Sage: That's right]

Then Yu came up with a solution!

"Shadow clone!"

boom!

A shadow clone appeared. Shigure looked at the shadow clone, which immediately sat down and began to actively absorb natural energy.

"Great Sage, analyze and calculate the state of the clone!"

[Great Sage: Analyzing and calculating, target (host clone)]

At the same time, Shigure was also staring intently at the clone, the moment the clone began to actively absorb natural energy.

Shiyu could even clearly feel that the natural energy seemed to suddenly converge into an energy vortex and surge directly and frantically into the clone's body.

The clone's body began to change, like a zombie mutation in Resident Evil. Its eyes instantly turned blood red, and then various parts of its body began to expand and shrink irregularly.

boom…………

The chakra within the clone was completely disrupted, and before the mutation could end, the clone was forcibly dispelled.

[Great Sage: Analysis and calculation interrupted, obtaining some data on the rampage of natural energy...]

Well! It seems the consequences of a natural energy outburst are dire!

But the problem now is how to ensure that the natural energy absorbed does not harm oneself.

The problem lies in the cells!

"Then why not start with the cells? What techniques can quickly make cells consume energy, or directly prevent cells from absorbing natural energy?"

[Great Sage: Calculating]

[Calculation complete]

Shi Yu was stunned for a moment. So fast?

[Great Sage: Based on the host's thoughts, there are two solutions calculated.]