However, if Sasuke wanted to utilize this power effectively in combat at his own refining speed, he would need to start refining his Chakra 30 minutes prior to the battle. It had to be used immediately after refining since the natural energy dissipated quickly within the body. After several hours of refining, Sasuke had finally completed the process.
As he opened his eyes, he noticed that he had unknowingly entered the state of Curse Seal 2. Something seemed to be trying to emerge from his back. However, Sasuke's attention was drawn to the rapid dissipation of the natural energy he had refined. Within ten minutes, it had all vanished, leaving Sasuke speechless.
Moreover, the appearance of the curse seal had disappeared as well. Sasuke couldn't help but feel that all his efforts had been in vain. Despite his increased proficiency in refining, the refined natural energy had dissipated quickly, and the curse seal had vanished.
While Sasuke was still pondering his situation, his Chakra, which had been tossed around, started to dissipate along with the curse seal Chakra. The curse mark began to stir once again. The curse seal required Sasuke's Chakra to suppress it, and the weaker his Chakra became, the weaker the suppression of the seal.
Now, the curse seal was ready to become active once more. However, Sasuke had a sudden realization. Perhaps activating the curse seal earlier had caused some kind of beneficial change in his body, one that his body could already adapt to if it wasn't severe.
In other words, this state caused no injury to his body. However, if he pushed it further and entered the state of Curse Seal 2 directly, the damage to his body would be severe. Sasuke stopped the curse seal at a critical point, stabilizing it.
In this state, Sasuke experienced no pain, and a small amount of the refined natural energy was slowly being converted. As Sasuke regained consciousness, the refinement process accelerated. However, the amount of Chakra produced was minimal, not even reaching half of Sasuke's original Chakra. Nonetheless, the ninjutsu fueled by this cursed Chakra was far stronger than his regular Chakra.
Sasuke couldn't understand why his body experienced pain when he attempted to further enhance the power of the curse seal. But maintaining the current state wouldn't be sufficient. He surmised that when he woke up earlier, he had already entered the state of Curse Seal 2. This meant that refining Chakra through the mantra method might have caused some active changes in his body, but the alterations were positive.
Excited by the possibilities, Sasuke contemplated whether practicing chakra refinement would eventually allow him to enter the state of Curse Seal 2 without injury. The curse seal transformed the body, and the one branded with the curse seal possessed a form of Sage Transformation similar to Jūgo's. They could directly absorb natural energy for battle, akin to a weakened version of Sage Mode.
If Sasuke could unlock the state of Curse Seal 2 without harm, it would signify that his body had almost completed its transformation into a Sage-like body. Perhaps he could even achieve instantaneous Sage Mode. The idea thrilled him.
Sasuke considered the potential benefits to his Sharingan as well. Madara had gained Hashirama's Sage Mode by absorbing his Wood Style cells. In essence, after the Sage Transformation, the Sharingan's burden on the body lessened, resulting in enhanced power when the Mangekyō Sharingan was activated. With a body infinitely close to that of a Sage through this method, Sasuke believed it would reduce the burden on his Sharingan.
To verify the feasibility of his idea, Sasuke resolved to attempt it once more. Even though he felt hungry, the allure of an immortal body's power made eating seem irrelevant. He couldn't even consider sleeping until he had figured this out.
After the second experiment, Sasuke slowly opened his eyes with a smile. He had succeeded. By refining his Chakra for the second time, he attempted to activate the curse seal again. This time, he found himself more adaptable than before. Even as the black lines crossed the bridge of his nose, he felt no discomfort.
However, when the lines spread toward his left arm, Sasuke experienced intense pain. It indicated that his Sage Transformation wasn't yet sufficient. He knew he needed to keep practicing. With his talent, he believed he would perfect the activation of the first seal within a month. By then, his combat prowess would undoubtedly increase several times over. It might even surpass Kage-level strength.
The prospect excited Sasuke. He was confident that his body was nearing the completion of its transformation into a Sage-like form. If he succeeded, he might possess an instantaneous Sage Mode. The implications for his power were immense. He eagerly awaited the possibilities.
Just then, the door swung open, and Kakashi entered. "You've actually succeeded, Sasuke..." he remarked. Sasuke nodded, glancing beyond Kakashi to see Naruto's unmistakable orange hair and the presence of little Sakura. Kakashi had managed to find Naruto and Sakura!
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