In the blink of an eye, a month passed.
In the stillness of the dense jungle, under the faint glow of the moon, a figure moved fluidly, executing stances and motions incomprehensible to most. With each shift, a series of "crack" and "pop" sounds emanated from his joints as his body stretched and twisted in unnatural ways. It was Rock Lee—though now, he was also Sion Mun, reborn into this world, the former martial god reshaping Lee's physical form every night in secret.
For two months, he had practiced tirelessly, using the body refinement techniques from his Sion Mun's life, pushing himself beyond all known limits. He was no longer the "failure" many once saw. Now, he had a body that had become the perfect vessel for physical cultivation, surpassing even the innate talents of someone like Hyuga Neji.
Exhale.
Finishing a series of intricate movements, Lee took a deep, steady breath and stood still, his breathing calm and even, eyes alight with sharp focus. He felt energized, his body radiating strength rather than the exhaustion one would expect after such rigorous training.
"The path of self-perfection has finally begun," he thought, examining himself with satisfaction. There were no longer any impurities released from his skin, a clear sign that his foundation was finally complete. Now, he could freely practice the ultimate Body Cultivation Technique Sion had developed over centuries in his life.
Excitement flickered in his gaze as he whispered to himself, "I can finally pursue the purest path of physical cultivation."
In the Martial World, where Sion Mun once thrived, martial arts had developed to brilliant levels, but even there, Lee thought, true warriors had faded. As fighters advanced to higher realms, they gradually abandoned the cultivation of their bodies in favor of "superior powers" and mystical artifacts, straying from the original purity of martial arts.
Disillusioned with this approach, Sion had secluded himself for hundreds of years, developing a pure martial arts path focused solely on the body. This path did not rely on external powers or treasures but instead aimed to awaken the boundless potential within the human form. It was a path few dared to follow. And now, fate had given him this chance to practice this technique, where he could devote himself to mastering it.
Lee knew that fully mastering this Body Cultivation Technique would grant him strength far surpassing even the supernatural powers of the ninja world. If completed, it would be give him strength capable of shaking mountains and splitting the sky—a legendary power.
Exhale.
Lee lowered himself to the ground, sitting cross-legged as he focused inward. He closed his eyes, and a faint glow began to radiate from his skin—a subtle energy released naturally as his cultivation technique activated. Within moments, this energy grew, creating a faint, pulsing aura around him.
Snap! Crack!
Suddenly, a chilling sound echoed through the night as Lee's bones began to break and reform, his muscles tearing and regenerating rapidly. His skin cracked in places, and blood seeped out, but his resolve remained unshaken. He clenched his jaw, enduring the extreme pain as he pushed his body to the brink of collapse.
Over the next three hours, the scene was both incredible and unsettling. Lee's body underwent a drastic transformation as he silently endured the searing pain of rebuilding his physical limits. When the process finally came to an end, the early light of dawn began to streak across the sky.
Lee opened his eyes, now brimming with newfound strength and clarity. His body had completed its transformation and was now stronger than ever—a true "Martial Body" that combined his inherited potential as Rock Lee with the elite cultivation techniques of Sion Mun.
Feeling an overwhelming surge of power, Lee stood up, testing his transformed body. He was eager to challenge someone like Neji, confident he would now surpass him with ease.
In a sudden burst of speed, Lee launched forward, his body a blur as he moved with the agility and power of a panther. His senses sharpened, his perception of the world around him elevated. He leapt high into the air, his right leg swinging forward in a vicious arc toward a nearby tree as thick as his own torso.
Wham!
The tree cracked with a thunderous snap, splintering into two pieces as sawdust filled the air. Lee landed gracefully, a slight smirk on his face as he surveyed the result of his kick.
"Yes," he thought, his confidence soaring, "with this strength, the real journey has just begun."
And so, Rock Lee stood, stronger and more resolved than ever, ready to face the challenges of the ninja world with the knowledge and discipline of a warrior from another life. His true path to becoming the ultimate taijutsu master was now fully underway.