The domineering Uchiha drove the Third Hokage mad!

Chapter 324 Teaching the Little Strongmen Celestial Mode

The next morning, the air was filled with a fresh scent.

Uchiha Mitsunori arrived at the Sage Village training ground with light steps.

Meanwhile, Yamanaka Ino arrived at the training ground ahead of time.

She wore a light blue dress, and her hair was gently swaying in the breeze.

Her steps were somewhat slow, and her eyes kept glancing at Uchiha Mitsunaka.

When she confirmed that Temari hadn't followed, a sly smile appeared on her lips.

She thought to herself, "Hey, Temari didn't come today, so doesn't that mean I have a chance to get close to Lord Mimine?"

Uchiha Mitsunori stood on the training ground, calmly watching the young ninjas.

His smile was as warm as a spring breeze, making people feel exceptionally friendly.

"Children, today I am your teacher, and I will teach you how to use natural energy!"

Uchiha Mitsunori's voice echoed across the training ground, drawing everyone's attention.

Hyuga Neji respectfully asked, "Lord Mine, what is the use of mastering natural energy?"

His question resonated with the surrounding cockroaches.

Everyone looked over curiously, anticipating his answer.

Uchiha Mitsunori calmly smiled and said, "Today, I'm the one teaching you. You can call me Teacher Mitsunori!"

The group exchanged glances, then respectfully replied, "Yes, Teacher Sanfeng!"

He raised his hand and condensed a wisp of pale golden natural energy, letting it flow slowly through his fingertips.

"Natural energy has many wonderful uses. First, it can prolong life and slow down aging. There are three great sacred sites in the ninja world: the Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, the White Snake Sage of Ryūchi Cave, and the Slug Sage of Shikkotsu Forest. The reason they can live for more than a thousand years is because they have been cultivating natural energy for many years, keeping their bodies and souls always vibrant."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire room fell silent.

Sakura Haruno paused, her hand holding the pen still, her face filled with shock. The words "lived for over a thousand years" were completely beyond her comprehension.

Hana Inuzuka lowered her head and patted the head of 'Ninja Dog Haimaru', secretly surprised: "Toads, snakes, and slugs are all fine, so ninja dogs should be able to too!"

Naruto's mouth dropped open, and he instinctively exclaimed, "Lived for over a thousand years? Doesn't that make him like a legendary monster?"

Uchiha Mitsunaga pondered for a moment: "In a sense, they can indeed be considered monsters. Because their Sage Mode can turn people into half-demons. For example, when Jiraiya enters Sage Mode, his face turns into something resembling a toad. However, we humans also have our own Sage Mode. As long as you can master natural energy, you will be able to comprehend and utilize this unique power."

Upon hearing this, Hyuga Neji's face showed respect, and he bowed deeply: "Teacher Mitsumine, may I ask how the human race obtains their own Sage Mode?"

"The Celestial Maiden Mode of the Priestess of the Land of Demons, the Immortal Talent of the Fire Temple, and the Kusanagi, Yagami, and Shinsaku families of the Three Sacred Treasures also have similar lineages that use natural energy. You should have heard of the Kusanagi Sword, and Sakura Haruno is considered a branch of the Kagura family. Their family crest is a circle, representing the Yata Mirror of the Three Sacred Treasures."

Everyone turned to look at Sakura Haruno, making her a little embarrassed: "Although the Kagura family was once glorious, it has declined. Moreover, our Haruno family is just a branch, so I don't know the Kagura family's traditions, and I've never even seen the Yata Mirror!"

A faint smile appeared on Uchiha Mitsunori's lips: "Alright, let me continue! When natural energy, spiritual energy, and physical energy are mixed in a 1:1:1 ratio, Sage Chakra is formed. This can greatly enhance your ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, and sensory abilities."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and unleashed a Sage Chakra attack on a rock not far away.

An energy struck the rock, producing no loud noise, but causing the entire rock to shatter from the inside, turning into fine stone powder.

Neji Hyuga's white pupils narrowed slightly; he could tell that this energy was extremely domineering.

Just as Uchiha Sanfeng was about to continue his explanation, Yamanaka Ino suddenly rushed forward, taking advantage of everyone's attention being focused on the rock fragments.

She reached out and hugged his arm, gently rubbing her cheek against his sleeve, her voice tinged with a coquettish tone: "Mitsubin-sensei, I heard Karin say that mastering natural energy can make your skin as smooth as a baby's. If I learn natural energy, will I become more beautiful too? If I can't learn it, could you teach me a few times on my own?"

Her hand gripped Sanfeng's sleeve, feeling the strong arms beneath the fabric, and her heart beat a little faster.

Her actions were both bold and intimate, her heart filled with the secret joy of "touching is a bonus".

Sakura Haruno's pen froze in mid-air, her eyes widening in surprise: "Ino is so bold! This is so direct!"

Uchiha Mitsunori felt the soft touch on his arm, and then glanced at Hinata's reddened ear tips and Shikamaru's headache-looking face. He smiled helplessly.

He gently patted Ino's hand, his tone gentle yet tinged with seriousness: "Ino, let go of her hand. Today we're here to teach everyone about cultivation, so we need to follow the rules. Quickly go back to your seats and sit down; we're about to begin explaining the Celestial Mark."

Once everyone was seated, Uchiha Mitsunori raised his right hand, and pale golden chakra condensed in his palm.

With a gentle wave of his hand, more than a dozen fist-sized orbs of chakra floated up. Each orb contained a wisp of energy, like a small lantern suspended in the air, and occasionally emitted a faint halo, making it look exceptionally magical.

These orbs of light floated precisely in front of each boy, stopping at chest height.

"This is the mark of a celestial being."

Uchiha Mitsunori's voice clearly reached everyone's ears: "Natural energy exists between heaven and earth and all things, but it is difficult for ordinary people to directly perceive it. This mark can help you build a bridge. It will guide natural energy to slowly enter your meridians and protect you from being devoured by the energy. It is the key to perceiving natural energy."

As he spoke, he gestured for everyone to touch the ball of light.

Naruto curiously reached out, and the moment his fingertips touched the ball of light, it transformed into a warm current that flowed into his body. He couldn't help but exclaim "Wow!" and jump up, spinning around: "So comfortable! It feels like a warm power has been added to my body, even more comfortable than soaking in a hot spring!"

Next, Hozuki Suigetsu succeeded first. The golden light around him carried a hint of coolness from the water element, and he couldn't help but infuse his energy into the water, condensing a small water ball at his fingertips: "Haha, with this energy, I can stay in the water longer!"

Then there's Hinata Hyuga. Her golden light carries a faint purple hue, echoing her Byakugan, making her appear even more gentle.

"Hinata, you did it!"

Sakura Haruno immediately leaned over and whispered her congratulations, "Your aura and your temperament match so well!"

Hinata Hyuga nodded gently, her voice barely audible: "Thank you... It's all thanks to Mitsumine-sensei's excellent teaching."

Xingchi, Changshilang, and Gouju Hachiya also gradually mastered it, and the golden light on the training ground increased.

Finally, on the ninth attempt, Naruto was suddenly enveloped in a burst of intense golden light; he had finally succeeded!

"Yes! I did it!"

Naruto jumped up instantly, waving excitedly at Sasuke, his voice so loud that it could be heard throughout the entire training ground.

Lee Rock's forehead was covered in sweat, and his clothes were soaked through, but he kept taking deep breaths and repeating "I can do it."

Kurama Yakumo closed his eyes, his mental energy almost exhausted, his face full of distress.

Yamanaka Ino tried several times, but the Celestial Imprint within her body only generated a slight heat, and she couldn't even condense a trace of golden light.

She bit her lip, then suddenly flung her skirt and ran quickly toward Uchiha Mitsumine.

When she ran up to him, she reached out without hesitation and gently tugged at Sanfeng's sleeve, even shaking it deliberately, her voice soft and coquettish: "Teacher Sanfeng! I just can't seem to learn it. Is there some special trick to it? Please teach me~ please teach me!"

She looked up, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling, staring at him expectantly.

Her fingers slipped quietly from her sleeve to his arm, gently rubbing against it. The warm touch on her hand was the same as when she had held his arm last time, filling her heart with a sweet feeling.

She couldn't help but have the thought, "If only I could get a little closer and touch his hand," and a blush crept onto her cheeks.

Seeing this from a short distance away, Nara Shikamaru sighed and muttered to Akimichi Choji beside him, "Oh no, Ino is at it again. Didn't you see how helpless Mitsumine-sensei is? She's getting more and more unrestrained as she gets older."

With his mouth full of potato chips, Choji mumbled, "Um... Ino... she just really wanted to learn..."

"Ino, don't worry."

Uchiha Mitsumine smiled helplessly as he watched her cling to his arm.

He could only gently raise his hand and pat the back of her hand, his tone gentle and patient: "It's not that you're not smart enough, it's that you have too many distracting thoughts. Try to calm down and feel it, don't think... why haven't you succeeded yet... what if everyone else has learned it and I have to? The more anxious you are, the more chaotic your mind will be, and naturally, the harder it will be for energy to get close to you."

As he spoke, he pointed to the peach grove at the edge of the training ground.

A spring breeze blows, and pink petals flutter down, causing branches to sway gently, exuding a carefree and leisurely atmosphere.

"Look, when the wind blows through the leaves, the leaves don't rush to resist or chase after it; they simply sway gently in the direction of the wind, becoming one with it. You can do the same. Try to clear your mind and relax as you would when lying on the grass and basking in the sun. Feel the warmth of the wind on your skin, listen to the rustling of the leaves, and smell the fragrance of flowers in the air... When you are completely relaxed, natural energy will come to you like a friend."

Yamanaka Ino looked in the direction he was pointing and watched the peach blossoms swaying in the wind.

Then I turned to look at Teacher Sanfeng, who was explaining things so earnestly, and my anxiety slowly subsided.

She nodded thoughtfully, staring at the peach tree for a while, as if she could truly feel the gentleness of the wind.

"I understand! Mr. Sanfeng, I'm sure I'll succeed this time!"

As she spoke, she released her grip on Uchiha Mitsumine's sleeve and quickly ran back to her seat.