NOVEL NEXT Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Danzo's Obsession
"Hmm... no, just leave it for now," Danzo said in a hoarse and cold voice. "However, if Sakumo is chosen to be the next Hokage, make sure Sakumo is severely injured—severe enough that his death is inevitable!" Determination and ambition radiated from every word he spoke.
The desire to become Hokage had long been Danzo's obsession, especially since Tobirama chose Hiruzen over him. That decision ignited a never-ending grudge in Danzo's heart.
By luck or mere coincidence, Aoki managed to stay off Danzo's radar, although unbeknownst to him, Aoki had become an important part of Sakumo's recovery from his depression. However, Aoki needed to be cautious; the greater the luck he felt, the greater the possibility of misfortune that might befall him.
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After some time had passed, Sakumo arrived in front of Aoki's house, carefully setting him down. "Alright, this is your house, right?" Sakumo asked to confirm.
"That's right, Uncle Sakumo. Thank you so much, and don't forget to treat me to dinner tomorrow!" Aoki replied with a wide smile while waving his right hand.
Sakumo could only sigh, seeing the boy's spirit, which seemed to be solely focused on food. "This boy... is he only thinking about food?" Sakumo muttered with a furrowed brow, yet he still returned Aoki's wave before turning and starting to walk home.
As soon as Aoki entered the house, Sakumo immediately began preparing dinner for himself and Kuroshiro. After finishing his meal, Aoki sat cross-legged, ready to perform the training that had become his routine.
Taking a deep breath, Aoki began to try to absorb Natural Energy. In the corner of the room, Kuroshiro watched Aoki, who looked exhausted. Although worried, Kuroshiro's face remained calm. Kuroshiro knew that Natural Energy had incredible healing powers. This energy contained Vitalis—life energy that could accelerate the healing process of wounds much faster than conventional methods.
Aoki was also aware of this, which is why he immediately began absorbing Natural Energy after dinner. Aoki understood that every second spent on this training would make his body stronger and more prepared to face the challenges ahead.
Even though his body felt sore, and fatigue gnawed at every muscle, Aoki's determination remained unshaken. Aoki knew that in this harsh world, only those with strong resolve could survive and reach the top.
Despite training hard, the amount of Natural Energy Aoki managed to absorb was still very little. Aoki did not place high hopes on this Natural Energy, as he knew his limitations.
The reason Aoki did not turn into an animal or stone, as could happen to those who failed to control Natural Energy, was that the amount he absorbed was minimal. If the absorbed Natural Energy exceeded the amount of chakra in his body, then those terrifying side effects could occur.
Aoki needed up to six hours to absorb enough Natural Energy, which was vastly different from Naruto, who used Frog Oil to speed up this process. The method taught by Kuroshiro did not rely on Frog Oil, but rather on strict discipline and long training, requiring more time to effectively absorb Natural Energy.
Unlike Naruto Uzumaki, who is the main character in the story and receives help from the frogs on Mount Myōboku, Aoki had to work harder.
Aoki was not the main protagonist, but a child struggling alone to survive and become strong in this cruel world. Every advancement Aoki made was the result of his own hard work, without extraordinary help from others.
The method Aoki used to absorb Natural Energy and Senjutsu might differ from what is commonly known. However, fundamentally, Natural Energy remained pure energy derived from nature, which could be combined with chakra to create Senjutsu.
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