As Dazna gazed at the Genin from Konoha standing before him, his perspective had shifted. Once skeptical of three children aiding him, he now realized that underestimating Konoha ninjas, regardless of their age, would be a grave mistake. They were true monsters, hailing from the strongest ninja village.
Fortunately, his bet had paid off this time. "Alright! Consider this mission accomplished!" Dazna declared. However, he couldn't help but express his concerns. "But Kaduo, the person who hired them, still remains. He might hire other ninjas to come after me at any moment."
Sasuke's response was straightforward. "That's your problem. Our mission was to escort you safely to the Land of Waves. Whether Kaduo hires more ninjas or not is none of our concern."
Dazna felt a deep sense of helplessness. Sasuke's words rang true. It was indeed his own responsibility to deal with the potential threats posed by Kaduo and his associates. The mission only involved escorting him home, not guaranteeing his safety once there.
"If you wish to ensure your safety in the future, you can hire a ninja to deal with him," Sasuke suggested, casting a cold smile in Dazna's direction.
Dazna froze, realizing the weight of Sasuke's words. Ignoring the remark, Sasuke promptly closed the door. "Think about it on your own. I'll be waiting here for my teacher and comrades to return," he stated.
Standing outside the door, Dazna hesitated for a prolonged moment before finally departing. Sasuke remained indifferent to his final decision. His focus was now on the intense battle he had just engaged in with Zabuzhan, which had significantly depleted his Chakra reserves.
Simultaneously, Sasuke sensed the curse seal's power faintly stirring within him. While the curse seal's activation was secondary, what intrigued Sasuke was the sensation of natural energy coursing through his veins. Reflecting on the origins of the curse seal, which had been developed based on Orochimaru's sage-like powers, Sasuke understood that the seal state was a form of Sage Mode. However, compared to the Sage Mode learned through the Three Sacred Places, the curse seal excelled in absorbing natural energy.
In his current state, Sasuke couldn't help but feel a surge of incredible power generated by the fusion of natural energy and his own Chakra. Although he considered it more appropriate to label it as curse seal Chakra rather than true senjutsu Chakra, the potency of this Chakra surpassed that of regular Chakra.
"I've familiarized myself with that feeling. Perhaps I can attempt to absorb natural energy without activating the curse seal," Sasuke pondered. As the movements of the curse seal gradually subsided, Sasuke could no longer sense the presence of natural energy.
Recalling information from the original book, Sasuke surmised that feeling natural energy required the aid of Mount Myōboku's oil. Despite lacking access to the oil, Sasuke believed he could still attempt to perceive natural energy. Adopting a motionless posture, Sasuke sought to detect any traces of natural energy.
Cross-legged and focused, it took less than five minutes for Sasuke to reconnect with that elusive feeling. His mind channeled the calmness of Shisui while his body remained still, recreating the subtle sensation experienced during the activation of the curse seal.
Pondering the curse seal's mechanics, Sasuke realized that the intricate patterns formed during its activation served as a medium for absorbing natural energy. However, once absorbed, he faced the challenge of refining it into senjutsu Chakra, a process facilitated solely by the curse seal. Consequently, the efficiency of utilizing natural energy in the seal state was considerably low.
Driven by curiosity, Sasuke attempted to reclaim that sensation. He yearned to absorb natural energy without relying on the curse seal's activation. Time passed slowly as Sasuke delved deeper into his meditative state. Eventually, he felt an unusual energy permeating his surroundings—an indication of natural energy.
Carefully following the seal's sequence, Sasuke endeavored to absorb the natural energy. Aware of its inherent danger, he disregarded the potential consequences, confident in his abilities. Unconsciously, Sasuke had developed an unwavering faith in his own talents, and his confidence proved justified.
As he absorbed the initial wave of natural energy, Sasuke's curse marks underwent a transformation. Dark, serpentine lines resembling black flames slowly crept across his body. Yet, there was no pain accompanying this change. Instead, his body acted as a sponge, continuously absorbing natural energy from the air.
Unbeknownst to Sasuke, the refinement of natural energy was occurring seamlessly. By strengthening the extraction process, he prevented the curse seal from transforming his body. If Sasuke were to unseal the curse in the future, it would have no effect, rendering it equivalent to an injury-free state. The curse seal's sole purpose would then be to assist Sasuke in refining natural energy.
Content with his progress, Sasuke continued his meditation, attempting to absorb natural energy without relying on the seal. He lost track of time as he persisted in his pursuit. And suddenly, a peculiar energy enveloped his being—an unmistakable presence of natural energy.
Sasuke had succeeded in absorbing natural energy without the aid of the curse seal. The sensation of his curse marks changed, their inky lines shifting and slithering like black flames. Astonishingly, he experienced no pain. Instead, his body acted as a conduit, absorbing natural energy from the surrounding environment.
Unaware of the passage of time, Sasuke focused on strengthening his connection with the natural energy. He had rekindled that familiar feeling, the one he had once ignored during Chakra refinement. Now, Sasuke was determined to fully comprehend and harness the power of natural energy.
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