Escape From Konoha

Chapter 55: 53: Restarting the Meeting with Destiny

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At the training ground, a powerful impact resonated.

Boom!

Ruri's fist collided with the ground, causing a deafening explosion. The force created a hole several meters in diameter, with gravel scattering in all directions. The figure was obscured by the sudden rise of sand and dust.

As the smoke and dust settled, the pothole remained, revealing shocking cracks that extended deep into the ground.

Ruri's fist appeared slightly red, and a dull pain surged through her hand. However, the discomfort quickly dissipated, leaving no trace.

"The power of natural energy is truly formidable. A mere punch can rival the impact of ninjutsu," Ruri exclaimed.

Not only that, she felt an incredible lightness in her body. Replacing chakra with natural energy had a remarkable effect on enhancing her physical abilities.

This newfound realization made Ruri develop a profound respect for the power of nature.

Comparing herself to the vastness of nature, the natural energy within her seemed insignificant—a mere drop in the sea.

Lost in contemplation, Ruri came to the realization that humans, including ninjas, were minuscule in the grand scheme of nature.

Survival hinged upon the land and sky, and no matter how powerful one became, they remained bound to this world.

Everything was bestowed by nature, and the chakra formed by the human body seemed inconsequential before such immense power.

Shiraishi carried a convenient medical kit, prepared to tend to any injuries they might sustain during their practice session.

Observing Ruri deeply absorbed in thought after testing her body art, he couldn't help but inquire about her unusual behavior.

"It's nothing. I just suddenly feel how insignificant human beings are in the face of nature," Ruri replied.

This response prompted Shiraishi to burst into laughter.

"Why are you laughing?" Ruri asked, her eyes narrowing, and her fists raised.

"It's just that it's quite out of character for you to contemplate your place in life like this," Shiraishi explained.

"Okay, okay, no need to worry. Humans are an integral part of nature, but they are also a prominent group within it. Let's not consider ourselves superior beings surpassing nature. As we gain more knowledge, we realize our limitations," Shiraishi elaborated.

Ruri carefully considered Shiraishi's words and found herself in agreement. She had once been ignorant and fearful of everything. But as she grew older and wiser, she began to appreciate the vastness and grandeur of nature. Before such immense power, she felt like a frog at the bottom of a well.

Returning to the main topic, Shiraishi asked, "Okay, how does natural energy feel?"

Instead of answering, Ruri responded by punching Shiraishi in the face.

Shiraishi deftly tilted his head, allowing Ruri's fist to pass by his ear, as if he had precisely calculated the distance.

"As you said, this feeling is incredibly powerful, far beyond my previous self. With the power of the Sharingan, I should be able to maybe match Teacher Sakumo's speed and counterattack at the right moment," Ruri stated.

The inexhaustible energy flowing through her body invigorated every cell, making her feel more comfortable than ever before.

"That's right. Next, let's see if natural energy can be directly applied to ninjutsu and genjutsu."

Similar to physical energy and spiritual energy, extracting natural energy required specific steps.

Drawing natural energy from nature was merely the initial step. Effective assimilation, storage within the body, and identifying the most suitable entry point required continuous experience.

The same applied to physical and spiritual energy.

The amount and type of food intake, as well as emotional stability, all influenced the extraction of physical and spiritual energy.

Theoretically, chakra could be used for taijutsu, ninjutsu, and genjutsu. Since natural energy enhanced taijutsu, it should be able to enhance ninjutsu and genjutsu as well.

Ruri agreed, curious to know if natural energy could be used for ninjutsu and genjutsu.

As she formed hand seals, she focused on balancing the natural energy gathered within her.

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"

The Uchiha clan's signature fire jutsu was far more potent than ordinary fire jutsu.

Although Ruri successfully formed the hand seal and gathered natural energy, there was no significant reaction.

"What's wrong?" Shiraishi rushed over, seeing Ruri's slightly unnatural expression and signs of pain.

Ruri turned her head, took a breath, and managed to ease her discomfort.

"My tongue is burning…"

It appeared the experiment had failed.

The natural energy emitted an unimaginable heat within Ruri's mouth, but it didn't materialize into a fireball as expected.

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu!"

"Fire Style: Fireball Jutsu…"

Every time Ruri attempted the Fireball Jutsu, she had to drink water to relieve the burning sensation in her mouth.

The experiment of using natural energy for ninjutsu and genjutsu ended in failure by the evening.

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A week passed since the failed experiments of using natural energy to replace chakra in releasing ninjutsu and illusions. In summary, natural energy alone couldn't replace chakra for those techniques; its role was limited to enhancing physical and mental abilities.

However, Shiraishi didn't consider the experiment a complete failure. He believed that the lack of success might be due to the wrong approach.

Unexpectedly, an order arrived from higher-ups, summoning the Team Sakumo to start an immediate mission on the frontline of the Fire Nation battlefield. This forced Shiraishi to abandon his work and neatly hide everything in the laboratory. The experimental equipment was entrusted to the ninja cat summoned by Ruri.

After nearly 20 days of relaxation, the team was finally deployed on a new mission.

At the Konoha gate, Shiraishi and Ruri arrived slightly late due to the time consumed hiding the equipment. However, they still had ample time before the scheduled meeting.

Upon gathering, the four team members exchanged few words. Over the past half a month, their faces had subtly changed. Sakumo's aura had become more pronounced, indicating a significant improvement in his skills.

"Sakumo-sensei, we're all here. We can go," Shiraishi said, ready to proceed.

"Wait a second, another team will be joining us. They should be arriving soon," Sakumo replied, with a smile, patiently waiting.

The three Shiraishi members looked puzzled at the mention of another team.

As expected, shortly after, two individuals arrived - an adult man with white hair dressed in a Konoha Jonin uniform and a young boy with golden-yellow hair.

The boy was identified as Minato Namikaze, a fellow student from the ninja school. He had graduated early and become a Genin before the three of them.

Shiraishi greeted Minato, the boy, in a friendly manner, and Minato responded with a smile.

Apologizing for the delay, Jiraiya, the white-haired ninja, joined them. He was talkative and cheerful, but also one of the three Konoha Sannin and the disciple of the Third Hokage.

Shiraishi noticed Jiraiya's strong aura, indicating his formidable skills. However, he was preoccupied with the recent appearance of many toads in Konoha, suspecting Jiraiya to be involved.

After exchanging a few words, Jiraiya mingled with Sakumo, engaging in light-hearted conversation. Shiraishi was wary of Jiraiya's persuasive and thick-skinned personality, avoiding giving away any crucial information during their talk.

As the team set out towards the frontline battlefield, Jiraiya couldn't help but sigh. He had previously placed some toads in Konoha but wasn't confident that he would find anything significant. Additionally, his focus was on the current mission, leaving him no time to delve into the toad's prophecy.

He wondered if there truly was a powerful ninja among Konoha, and who could be the prophesied person to bring war and destruction to the ninja world. However, as many powerful ninjas were closely related to him, he couldn't be certain. Nonetheless, he was convinced of his loyalty to Konoha.

The mystery remained - who was this prophesied person, and where could they be hiding within Konoha?

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