In the soft morning light, Shira sat on the edge of the bed.
He would usually be running by this time, but now he sat on the bed with his eyes closed, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, trying his best to recall the vivid dream from last night.
The images from his dream flashed by, as if etched into his mind. He recalled the most crucial point—how the Mukade activated the Dragon Vein.
"A complex Sealing Jutsu incantation was drawn at the center of the Dragon Vein Altar, with Kunai specially made by Minato inserted into it."
Shira muttered to herself, her fingers unconsciously tracing patterns on her knees, "At first, Mukade formed several hand seals. No, not entirely ninja seals, more like a guiding hand gesture, while chanting an obscure incantation. Then he pulled out the Kunai, and the power of the Dragon Vein began to surge forth..."
He suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of understanding crossing them, but was immediately overwhelmed by an even greater problem.
The key lies in activating the Dragon Vein, which requires specific techniques, incantations, and the guidance of Chakra.
And of these three things, emmm, he didn't have any of them.
He doesn't know any Ninjutsu, and the Chakra he has is only enough to maintain the most basic combat needs, let alone guide something as massive as the Dragon Vein.
"In other words, it's almost impossible for me to activate the Dragon Vein on my own." Shira came to this disheartening conclusion.
Therefore, the only remaining option is Mukade.
This conclusion left a bitter taste in his mouth. It meant that he would have to use this future temporal sinner, his ambition and actions, to hitch a ride back to the past.
But what was Mukade's purpose? It was crystal clear in the dream: to rule the world. He traveled back to the ancient Ancient Kingdom of Roran and used the puppet technology he brought with him to control the queen, attempting to establish his own empire.
How could such an ambitious man allow a nobody like himself to share his greatest secret and power?
If discovered, they will definitely be silenced.
but...
Shira's thoughts drifted in another direction. In the movie, the vast, ocean-like Chakra of the Dragon Vein, seemingly connected to the very source of the earth, left an indelible impression on her.
He vaguely remembered that during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Madara Uchiha had said to Might Guy's Night Guy, "With such immense Chakra, I acknowledge you! I, Madara, will call you the strongest!"
Although " Night Guy " is a pure Taijutsu, Shira speculates that such a terrifying move that burns life and surpasses limits must require unimaginable energy support, and Chakra is the core energy source.
His self-developed " Seven Heavens Breathing Method " also relies on overdrawing the body's energy to unleash a burst of power; if there were a larger energy source to support it...
"If I could obtain even a trace of the Dragon Vein's power, even just a tiny bit..."
Shira's heart pounded uncontrollably. He didn't need much; just enough to increase his total Chakra level by one or two grades. Perhaps then he could push the " Seven Heavens Breathing Method " to a higher level of activity, and even develop his own ultimate Taijutsu, comparable to " Night Guy "!
That would be a truly decisive blow!
The temptation is too great.
Risk and opportunity coexist. The Dragon Vein is like an unattainable treasure, and the Mukade is the only but dangerous key.
"I can't rush, I absolutely can't rush." Shira took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
He glanced at the rising sun outside the window; its light was not yet glaring.
Time is on my side!
According to the movie, the Mukade's actions take place after the start of Shippuden, when Naruto have grown into teenagers.
Now, I'm about the same age as Naruto, and there are still several years to go before that time!
These past few years have been his biggest advantage!
He had ample time to prepare and rapidly improve his strength.
You need to learn more about cold weapons, tactics, wound dressing, and so on, in addition to Taijutsu, as well as, most importantly, the ability to survive and infiltrate.
He must be strong enough to hold his own against the Mukade, at least until the Dragon Vein is activated.
Thinking about all this, Shira's restless heart gradually calmed down. The distance of the goal actually gave him a clear direction.
Now, what he needs is patience and consistent, day-to-day accumulation.
He stood up, stretched his limbs, pushed open the door, and walked towards the training ground, which was bathed in the soft morning light.
Mukade is like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows of Sunagakure.
Shira thought to herself, "Before he bares his Fang and pounces on the Dragon Vein, I must become stronger, strong enough to dodge his bites and seize the opportunity I desire!"
Opportunity favors the prepared mind!