Chakra formed by combining physical energy, spiritual energy, and Natural Energy in a 1:1:1 ratio was Sage Chakra.
In a lounge within the Hokage's Office, Shin sat cross-legged on the floor, sensing the unusual Chakra within his body. Dark markings had appeared around his eyes.
Before him stood a baby cradle, and the child lying inside was Jugo.
There was little risk in condensing Chakra. Even if one failed, at worst they simply could not refine Chakra. Since beginning their training, ninjas had become so familiar with such matters that it was as natural as eating and drinking.
Drawing Natural Energy into the body was different. It meant adding something new to something one was already extremely accustomed to, and there could be no mistakes, because it was not risk-free like failing to refine Chakra.
It was extremely difficult and required sufficient caution and proficiency.
After using Jugo's body to conduct countless practice sessions within Jugo's own body, Shin finally began condensing Sage Chakra himself.
Fortunately, none of his previous preparations had been in vain. He succeeded on his first attempt without incident, and the markings that signified entering Sage Mode had already appeared on his face.
It was an entirely different sensation. His body had entered a brand-new realm, making it impossible for him to assess, for the moment, what level his strength had reached.
His sensory abilities had expanded to a terrifying extent. It felt as though he could control all the Natural Energy around him.
Shin spread open his palm, and in an instant, a cluster of flames formed within it, flickering continuously.
Previously, he had controlled Natural Energy by using the vibrations of Chakra released from his body to drive the vibrations of Natural Energy.
Now, he could directly make Natural Energy move. It felt as