Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

Interstellar world, planet XT-99703-02.

Colonel Xia Zuo wore powered armor, holding a red-hot giant axe in his right hand and clenching his left hand into a claw.

The armor and helmet of the Imperial soldier targeted by telekinesis were instantly crushed, and he collapsed with a thud.

More Imperial soldiers clad in power armor charged forward.

In fact, upon seeing the distinctive scythe and hammer emblem on the chest of Xia Zuo's power armor, they were already terrified and trembling all over.

But the Electronic Courage Chip released the most exhilarating electric current, telling the Imperial soldiers that it was the most convincing one.

The Imperial soldiers' eyes rolled back in pain, and they let out inhuman howls. They could only ignore the terror of Colonel Sickle and Hammer and launch a frenzied attack.

This suicidal attack was intended to cover the massive object behind the soldiers.

The eight-legged armored infantry unit, carrying a 230mm electromagnetic cannon, rumbled as it approached to within 500 meters of Xia Zuo.

Only within a distance of 500 meters can a heavy electromagnetic cannon blast through Shazo's telekinetic shield.

Only at a distance of 450 meters can the eight-legged walking armor withstand the tearing of the telekinetic hand.

The Imperial Army commanders knew that this tactical attack was too simple and could not possibly kill Shazo, but they still carried it out with great enthusiasm.

When faced with a substantial threat, Colonel Shazo will launch a counterattack against the infantry armored units.

Use zigzag movement to avoid attacks, eliminate enemy soldiers encountered along the way, rush to the front of the infantry armored units, and smash the electromagnetic cannon with the red-hot giant axe.

Throughout the process, Xia Zuo's telekinetic abilities will be pushed to the limit to counteract the gravitational acceleration caused by the zigzag impact.

Xia Zuo's ability to consume his power will reach its limit, rapidly reducing the time he can fight on the battlefield.

Once Xia Zuo is forced to withdraw from the battlefield, the pressure on the Imperial Army will be greatly reduced, and the morale of the soldiers will be quickly restored.

But this time the situation has changed completely.

Instead of charging at the armored infantry unit, Xia Zuo extended his left index finger and aimed at the armored infantry unit at a distance of 500.

The next second, the massive machine began to tremble and then lost its ability to move.

With the only heavy unit capable of threatening Xia Zuo rendered useless, the Imperial Army officers ceased their insistence, released the control of the Courage Chips, and allowed the soldiers to turn and flee.

The Confederate planetary vanguard immediately launched a counterattack, pursuing the retreating Imperial army. This was the best time to achieve results, and no one was willing to give up such an opportunity.

"victory!"

Every Confederate planetary vanguard that passed Colonel Shazo would shout a slogan, and upon receiving Shazo's response, they would launch an even more frenzied attack, as if blessed by the god of war.

Xia Zuo, meanwhile, maneuvered his armor and charged toward another stalemate on the battlefield.

The Wood Release bloodline limit became a plant-based ability in Star Chaser, although its attack power was insufficient to destroy various alloy armors.

However, plant-based abilities have natural permeability, allowing them to create plants inside heavy machinery and directly block the machinery's operating mechanisms, which is incredibly useful.

……

Xia Zuo woke up from his dream feeling refreshed; the feeling of hope being so close was truly captivating.

I got up, washed up, and then went to the yard, where I stretched out in the morning light.

Then he discovered that his yard was such a mess.

Last week, he was either engrossed in reading and memorizing materials, practicing martial arts and hand seals in the living room, or going out to practice after dark, completely unaware of the changes in the yard environment.

Yesterday, when I went out to buy groceries, I was in a hurry because I was worried that acquaintances would notice my unusual height, so I didn't see them at all.

Now that he felt relaxed, he stood in the yard to greet the sunrise, only to find that the yard was in complete chaos.

Seven days in early summer is enough for plants to undergo a dramatic transformation.

In particular, the rampant growth of vines has completely transformed the yard.

These pesky plants are covered in sharp, silicon-like spikes that cause intense itching and stinging upon contact, and are extremely difficult to remove.

But this was no problem for Xia Zuo now. He raised his hand and used a secret technique.

[Wood Release: Withering]

The troublesome vines withered quickly, then broke off and fell.

Next to suffer are the lush weeds, the overgrown shrubs, and the branches that are about to poke the roof.

The plants withered and fell, turning the yard into a field of dead branches and leaves, just like late autumn.

Xia Zuo had no choice but to manually sweep away the withered branches and leaves.

Just as he finished sweeping the ground and began clearing the weeds and moss from the corner of the wall, he heard light footsteps outside the yard.

Hearing those familiar, light footsteps, Xia Zuo knew it was Uchiha Izumi, and a smile appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, there was an even lighter footstep following Quan.

Xia Zuo felt something was off. Who could it be?

The next moment, the gate to his courtyard was pushed open, and Izumi, dressed in the Uchiha clan uniform, walked into the courtyard.

Upon seeing Xia Zuo's drastically increased height, the girl was clearly taken aback for a moment, but quickly masked it with a happy smile.

She smiled softly and deliberately, "Big brother, I've come to see you!"

Xia Zuo was satisfied with Quan's reaction and replied with a smile, "Quan, you came here first after finishing your mission?"

Uchiha Izumi lowered her head and said, looking aggrieved, "Doesn't my brother welcome me?"

Xia Zuo quickly replied, "Welcome, this is your home. You can come anytime."

"By the way, I heard other people's footsteps just now. Did you bring a friend with you today?"

The girl replied excitedly, "Hehe, brother's ears are still so sharp! I brought my best friend with me today."

As she spoke, she pulled the girl who was with her inside.

Uchiha Izumi pulled the girl aside and introduced her, "Brother, this is my best friend in the team, Inuzuka Hana!"

Inuzuka Hana was all smiles when she entered, but she was startled when she saw the tall and strong Natsusa.

The ninja dog Kuromaru who follows Inuzuka Hana is still young and has experienced relatively few battles, so there are no scars on its face that represent its achievements.

Upon seeing Xia Zuo, whose breathing was unstable due to sharing, Kuromaru reacted as if he had seen a terrifying monster and shamelessly urinated.

Then, with a howl, it tucked its tail between its legs and scrambled out of the yard.

Hana Inuzuka felt incredibly embarrassed and was so angry she was jumping up and down.

However, Kuroko was determined to stay outside the yard. No matter how much the owner scolded him, he covered his head and huddled in the corner, refusing to leave.

There was nothing else Hana Inuzuka could do but leave it outside.

But as a ninja of the Inuzuka clan, a sense of dread still arose in her mind. The aura of fear emanating from Kuromaru was too intense, almost as if she had encountered...

She secretly asked Uchiha Izumi, "Izumi, is this your older brother? Your 14-year-old neighbor brother?"

Uchiha Izumi grinned and said, "Of course, look how tall he is, I call him 'Big Brother'."

Xia Zuo understood what Quan meant: she was bringing people in to cover up her sudden height change and create the impression that she had always been very tall.

Although this little girl's thinking was too simplistic, her intentions were good, and Xia Zuo appreciated it.

So he smiled and invited the two girls to sit at the stone table and benches under the shade of the tree, and also prepared sweet flower tea and desserts to entertain them.