Six Paths Level?
The girl was like the blazing sun, high in the sky.
Originally, Sakura was a ninja of "that level" --
Her Chakra, her skill level, and her techniques have subtly surpassed the "Kage" level, entering the so-called "Super Kage" level.
How should we proceed from here?
No ninja in this world can answer this question!
At that moment, as the energy surging from the Yin Seal surged wildly and violently into her body, forcefully and powerfully elevating Sakura Haruno's power level, she suddenly saw the answer.
"Six Paths"
Calling this realm by the name of that mythical immortal is entirely fitting. The very term "Six Paths" suffices to explain everything.
With the power of the Yin Seal, Sakura Haruno, like a fish leaping out of the sea, saw the vast sky for the first time.
Joy?
That's for sure.
But there was no ecstasy, no tears of joy, and certainly no arrogance or haughtiness.
To this proud young girl, wasn't this just common sense?
Breaking through to the level of the "Six Paths," standing shoulder to shoulder with immortals, or even becoming the most dazzling sun—even if it's not possible right now, it's something that can be achieved in the next few years or even a decade or two. To be overjoyed by this success is really beneath one's dignity.
Therefore, while the Sage Katsuyu was still in shock, Sakura Haruno had already suppressed her faint joy and began to try to control this overly powerful energy, attempting to understand what changes had occurred within her.
Therefore, when the Sage Katsuyu uttered the phrase "Sage of Six Paths," Sakura decisively rejected the idea.
Not even close!
First of all, on the path of spiritual practice, we must acknowledge that humans have limitations.
To surpass one's limits, one must rely on external forces, harnessing them for one's own use. In the context of cultivating immortality, this is equivalent to absorbing and exhaling the earth's spiritual energy. Sakura Haruno unfortunately didn't travel to such a world, but the ninja world has similar principles, as exemplified by Sage Mode and Jinchuriki. However, to reach the level of the Sage of Six Paths, ordinary natural energy and the power of tailed beasts are insufficient. Yin God Mode is powerful enough, but it is too violent and unruly, with significant side effects, far less convenient and user-friendly than the Ten-Tails.
That's the main reason she shook her head.
Unfortunately, Sakura Haruno didn't have a mother who passed down the Ten-Tails. (Of course, Princess Kaguya didn't pass the Ten-Tails to the Six Paths either, but Sakura hasn't figured out these historical facts yet.)
The girl has absolute confidence in her Chakra; she would even dare to say she is number one if the Six Paths were alive. Even she finds this mode troublesome, which shows how difficult it is.
However, this was to be expected. With that thought, Sakura sighed slightly and said, "I'm still far from being Sage of Six Paths! But I do have a general understanding of how powerful the Six Paths is."
The Sage Katsuyu looked over curiously.
"In a way, having activated this mode, I'm no longer at the same level as the Sage of Six Paths." The girl gazed calmly into the distance. "So I understand very well just how powerful this is..."
She raised her right hand, concentrating her strength in her palm.
The fluorescence that had just subsided reappeared on the girl's hand, and quickly became dazzling.
A strong sense of alarm suddenly surged within the Sage Katsuyu's heart. Without needing any prompting from its sixth sense, it could see with its naked eye the danger emanating from the energy gathered in the girl's hand!
"Look."
The girl said.
She gazed into the distance, her Chakra- woven robes billowing like celestial garments, their purple light flowing like a pool of autumn water, ever-changing. Her slender feet trod on the air, smooth and light, as delicate as a white feather, weightless, rising and falling with the wind.
She raised her right hand to shoulder level, the light in her hand becoming increasingly dazzling, and bursting forth the moment the girl finished speaking, shooting out along her index finger.
Call out--!
A beam of light pierced through the earth.
For a moment, the entire sky darkened, followed by the faint sound of lightning crackling in the air, and the scent of fresh air after the rain wafted through the Shikkotsu Forest.
When the sharp, shrill "whoosh" sound disappeared, the Shikkotsu Forest before the girl's eyes had changed in some way:
The ancient forest, towering into the clouds and blocking out the sun, was cut open with a straight gap, which stretched all the way to the horizon, above the sky;
In the distant sky where white clouds drifted lazily, it was as if someone had used the sky as a canvas and drawn a straight, thin line, cutting each white cloud in two.
At first glance, it looks as if the ground has been cut open!
The wind howled, and Sakura's beautiful hair swayed gracefully in the wind.
"This is..." the Sage Katsuyu murmured, "What kind of technique is this?"
"Just Water Gun Technique," Sakura Haruno said casually, her voice betraying neither joy nor disappointment. "Just the simplest water blade technique."
Because the Chakra she activated was too strong, she couldn't even control the water flow properly, and used the worst Water Gun Technique she could remember.
This was also the strongest Water Gun Technique ever performed.
One force... can it overcome ten techniques?
The Sage Katsuyu remained silent.
It could sense the faint disappointment in the girl's tone, but it couldn't understand Sakura's mindset at all—didn't you just complete a super successful experiment and gain unparalleled power? Why are you still a little unhappy?
What's wrong with the idea that miracles happen through sheer force?
Is my period starting?
If it were a normal young girl, the Katsuyu might have made a few teasing remarks, but right now...
It chose to remain silent.
Sakura Haruno quickly adjusted her mindset; after all, it was her own power, and there was no need to be pretentious.
He then laughed and said, "This is just the most rudimentary use of power. In fact, the biggest changes after entering this level are far more than this."
She could feel it.
As that surging power circulated within her body, it brought her a comprehensive boost.
And some very profound changes.
As Sakura Haruno observed long ago, the body generates Chakra, and the Chakra feeds back into the body.
This kind of feedback goes deep into the life, affecting the feedback of genetic factors. Therefore, the descendants of those who Kekkei Genkai are more likely to activate their Kekkei Genkai. If they branch out and their heredity is stable, they will form Kekkei Genkai family.
However, this effect is particularly pronounced among powerful individuals at the Six Paths level.
The two most famous and powerful clans in the Shinobi World, the Senju and the Uchiha, are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths.
Similarly, if Sakura Haruno were to pass on her bloodline, her descendants would also have the potential to inherit her gifts.
They might be particularly adept at manipulating Chakra;
It's possible that they were born with Yin Seal;
Possibly possesses extremely high Water Release abilities;
It might be easy to awaken the Ice Release Kekkei Genkai...
Of course, the Yin God Mode cannot be inherited unless they find uranium ore.
Sakura Haruno could now clearly sense that the flowing energy was silently projecting her abilities into her body and flesh, making them more closely integrated with her body.
Heredity is merely a long-term manifestation of this effect.
In other words, as long as she maintains her Yin God Mode, even if she stands still, she is silently becoming stronger.
"This..." Even the Sage Katsuyu was somewhat unsettled. Although it had accumulated power for hundreds or even thousands of years and possessed immense strength, its level was still too low to perceive this kind of sensation. "Is it really that exaggerated?"
"So that's the difference between me and the Sage of Six Paths." The girl shook her head and smiled faintly. "How many years did he serve as the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki?"
"And..."
The immortal noticed that Sakura Haruno shook her hand, and the faint glow on her hand had not completely disappeared. He then understood the girl's unfinished words.
The Yin God Mode has inherent flaws, especially since it's permanently activated. Even using it occasionally should be avoided as much as possible, because each activation means the body absorbs strong radiation at close range. Although this damage can be repaired, Medical Ninjutsu has its limits. Even someone with such strong recovery abilities as the First Hokage died young. How could Sakura Haruno, with her frail physique, dare to withstand it?
The Yang God Mode is her true destiny!
Yin God, with its limited potential, is merely a backup option used as a temporary measure.
"Although it has many flaws, its power is immense," the sage chuckled. "I'm curious, which is stronger, the Ten-Tails Mode or your Yin God?"
"Sages must have witnessed the power of the Six Paths, right?"
"No, no, I was just a Katsuyu back then," the Katsuyu shook its head and said, "I only sensed the power of the Six Paths from afar, and never had the chance to feel his heroic figure so closely as I do now."
"Then I have even less to say." The girl lightly touched her lower lip, pondering, "From a generally rational perspective, the energy used in Yin God Mode is energy that even a mortal body cannot withstand, so it should be stronger. But the Ten-Tails itself cannot be considered a mortal body..."
She shrugged.
There is no answer to this kind of question unless you confront the enemy directly on the battlefield.
"However, if it's the Yang God Mode, the answer is quite obvious."
She smiled and simply added a sentence without giving a reason.
The immortal could discern a strong sense of confidence in the young girl's gaze; such confidence itself was a reason enough, wasn't it?
The two (one human and one Katsuyu) looked at each other and laughed.
After experimenting with some techniques and thoroughly experiencing the power of the Six Paths level, Sakura Haruno said with satisfaction, "Alright, let's stop here for today."
Ending the Yin God Mode was quite complicated. Just confining that powerful force back into the seal was quite difficult. Fortunately, it wasn't as difficult as opening the seal. After some maneuvering, Sakura Haruno finally managed to trap that unruly power inside the Yin Seal.
Without the support of this power, she instantly fell from the Six Paths Realm, and all the strange phenomena on her body disappeared.
First, the magnificent purple robe vanished completely, and at the same time, the intricate fairy patterns on her forehead faded. Then, her body went from light to heavy, and she collapsed headfirst.
The Sage Katsuyu caught her.
"Be careful!" it teased. "You're the strongest being in the world; you should act like one."
"That was true just now, but not anymore." Sakura shook her head knowingly.
Still savoring the feeling from just now?
"Hmm." The girl honestly admitted, pursing her lips, and said, "Once you've experienced the feeling of flying in the air, it's hard to get used to the heaviness of returning to the ground."
This usually tough, straightforward woman was surprisingly sentimental.
The feeling of possessing that level of power is truly wonderful, more irresistible than anything else.
"You can enter that mode at any time, as long as you don't use it too frequently, your body can handle it," the immortal reminded you.
"There's no need." Sakura Haruno shook her head. "I won't enter this mode again unless it's necessary for training or combat."
She has a very strong will.
The girl who lived to be reborn should place great emphasis on cultivating her willpower in this life.
The Sage Katsuyu stopped trying to persuade her.
Without her realizing it, its attitude towards her underwent some subtle changes.
"Immortal, could you please give me the spare scrolls and clothes?" Sakura Haruno glanced at her wrist. The spell inscription there and the scroll she was carrying had been destroyed by the overwhelming energy during the experiment, along with the luggage and belongings stored inside. She was immediately troubled.
Fortunately, she had the foresight to leave a spare and entrust it to the Sage Katsuyu for safekeeping, otherwise she would definitely be on the front page of Konoha Entertainment Daily...
"Are you going back?"
"Hmm." The girl changed her clothes while gazing into the distance, and said softly, "There are some things that need to be taken care of."
During this period, Tsunade would routinely summon the Sage Katsuyu every afternoon to receive the latest information. When Sakura Haruno returned to Konoha, she could also hitch a ride, enter the Katsuyu's clone, and receive the summoning to return to the village.
"Alright." The immortal nodded.
It had originally wanted to add a blessing of peace, reminding her to activate Yin God Mode in advance if she encountered a powerful enemy, because the current mode was taking too long to activate, and no one would give her that time. But then it thought, it didn't seem like it needed to remind her.
So they fell silent, waiting quietly for Tsunade to summon him.
It followed the girl's gaze and saw the gap in the Shikkotsu Forest that she had just cut off. The sun was already setting in the west, and the afterglow of the sunset was faintly visible on the horizon.
The clouds drift and the sky is vast and open.