"Talking is nowhere near as useful as putting it into practice. Once you achieve results through training, you'll understand. Sasuke, concentrate the power of the Curse Mark into the coin in your hand. If you can do that without showing the appearance of the Curse Mark, you'll be ready to train against the environment's gravity alongside Naruto."
Sasuke frowned slightly. It was difficult to use the Curse Mark's power without letting its markings appear, but he would not admit defeat or become discouraged so easily. After taking off the Sword of Kusanagi and setting it aside, he began trying as Awen had instructed.
"Sasuke, let me give you a tip. First concentrate the Curse Mark's power in your palms, then take it step by step. Haste makes waste."
Awen reminded Sasuke.
Sasuke nodded and began following Awen's instructions, but whenever he tried to control the Curse Mark's power, its tattoo-like markings would emerge. Each time, he carefully started over.
Awen and Sasuke waited at the door. Meanwhile, in the large room upstairs, the bed was in a slightly chaotic state.
Naruto was sleeping at the very bottom. Hanabi Hyuga lay sprawled on top of him, with one small, pale foot shoved into the corner of Naruto's mouth. A faint smile rested on her face, as though she was having a wonderful dream.
Kazahana Koyuki was also sleeping on top, just like Hanabi Hyuga, hugging the blanket as if it were a body pillow.
Hinata Hyuga hugged Naruto's arm and slept nestled in his embrace. Haku slept quietly on Naruto's other side, while Shion lay across his chest, making Naruto feel as though something was weighing him down in his sleep.
As for Uchiha Hikari, Shion, who slept restlessly, had kicked her off the bed. As a result, Uchiha Hikari was