The training of the Three Great Sage Techniques progresses gradually. Initially, a certain amount of sage energy is absorbed so that the body can adapt to the transformation into a sage, paving the way for further breakthroughs.
The specific methods vary:
In Ryūchi Cave, the White Snake Sage directly injects sage energy, a simple and brutal approach.
In Mount Myōboku, toad oil is applied to the skin to passively absorb natural energy.
In the Shikkotsu Forest, one soaks in the Slug Sage's pool and actively absorbs sage energy through meditation. If the mind is not calm, the sage energy will not move.
After Sasuke sincerely apologized, the White Snake Sage no longer held a grudge against him.
"Young man, come here!"
Sasuke stepped forward three steps.
Swoosh!
The body of the White Snake Sage, coiled on the throne, leaned forward. Its sharp fangs bit into Sasuke's neck!
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh! As the pure sage energy entered his body, Sasuke's skin immediately turned grayish-white, his hair grew, markings appeared near his nose, and monstrous wings sprouted from his back!
Kabuto observed intently: "That's the curse mark that Sasuke-kun once had, awakened by the White Snake Sage's energy!"
"Oh?" The White Snake Sage's vertical pupils observed the changes in Sasuke's body, thinking: "Orochimaru must have tampered with him, giving him a high affinity for the White Snake Sage's energy. I'm curious to see how much he can withstand!"
Kabuto was even more anxious than when he received sage energy himself: "That was just the beginning. The real test is coming. Can Sasuke-kun endure it?"
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
As excess sage energy was injected, the burden followed. First, veins bulged on Sasuke's face, then his body began to grow numerous polyps, making him appear uneven!
Kabuto exclaimed: "Sage, if this continues, Sasuke-kun will die!"
"If he can't even withstand this level, is he worthy of being Indra's reincarnation?"
The White Snake Sage showed no sign of stopping!!
"Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!"
Until Sasuke screamed in pain and his body swelled, the White Snake Sage finally withdrew its fangs, retracting to the throne, coldly watching Sasuke struggle!
Sasuke was almost transformed into a humanoid snake!
Kabuto's face turned ashen: "Has Sasuke-kun reached his limit with this level of transformation?"
"I can't lose. I can't lose. I have the grand ambition of avenging my clan and reviving the Uchiha. How can I fall here???"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With this belief, pores opened on Sasuke's body!
Boom! Boom! The violent sage energy transformed into spiritual white snakes, venting from the holes!
Seeing this, Kabuto was relieved: "Controlling the sage-transformed body and releasing the sage energy exceeding one's capacity outside the body, you indeed have a talent for shape transformation, Sasuke-kun! Although you can't absorb all the sage energy, at least you can survive."
Sasuke's snake-like body gradually reverted to human form!
All the features of the curse mark disappeared!
The black dot at the center of his Sharingan elongated into a vertical line!
A winding horn emerged from his forehead, followed by a pair of symmetrical horns from his hair!
The sage transformation was thus successful!
Kabuto exhaled a long breath.
But the White Snake Sage nonchalantly exhaled smoke: "The sage energy I injected into you, you've only absorbed a third, but it's acceptable~"
Boom!
Suddenly, the chakra of Susanoo ignited, and the scattered sage energy snakes were forcibly confined within Susanoo!
"Hmm!?" The White Snake Sage finally showed a surprised expression!
Kabuto's eyes brightened: "Sasuke-kun is compressing the sage energy he can't bear with Susanoo. Could he be planning to!?"
Sasuke Uchiha, with bright eyes: "White Snake Sage, I won't hesitate to take this sage energy!"
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!
After merging with the sage energy, the color of Susanoo remained unchanged, but its form transformed!
Long horns sprouted from the head armor!
Purple snakes coiled around Susanoo's arms!
This is the Susanoo in Sage Mode, which will become more apparent when it reaches its complete form!
The White Snake Sage chuckled: "Heh heh heh, now that's more like it~"
She thought: "However, there's still a significant gap compared to Indra himself. He endured several times your sage energy with his own power and then contained ten times his sage energy with Susanoo. The magnitude is vastly different. But Sasuke Uchiha is still young, and his future achievements are hard to predict. Perhaps he's worth cultivating."
The White Snake Sage said in a deep voice: "Sasuke, you've initially mastered the sage transformation. The sage energy you possess now is just a starting point. Only by improving from this foundation and entering sage transformation at will can you consider your training successful. Go to the back mountain to train. The rest of the work depends on your own understanding and Kabuto's guidance."
"Understood." Sasuke nodded, his attitude no longer as arrogant as before.
Kabuto stepped forward: "Sasuke-kun, please go to the back mountain first. I have some matters to discuss with the White Snake Sage."
"Don't keep me waiting too long!" Sasuke turned and walked out of the temple.
After Sasuke left, Kabuto respectfully said: "Sage, I dare to ask you a question!"
The White Snake Sage exhaled smoke: "Let's hear it~"
Kabuto adjusted his glasses, keenly: "You mentioned the name Indra several times just now."
The White Snake Sage's gaze was deep: "Oh? You noticed."
Kabuto cautiously asked: "If you don't mind, could you tell me more about Indra's background?"
The White Snake Sage's expression was subtle: "You have a lot of inquiries."
Kabuto eagerly said: "Next time I come, I will bring generous gifts!"
The White Snake Sage pondered: "Alright, it's all old stories anyway. Indra was the eldest son of the Sage of the Six Paths, Hagoromo. He was supposed to inherit the ninja sect but later became the abandoned child of the Six Paths. After Hagoromo's death, Indra led his tribe in a struggle against his brother Asura's tribe but was at a disadvantage. He had to come to Ryūchi Cave to seek sage power from me."
"At that time, Ryūchi Cave had a Nine-Headed Snake Sage, a thorn in my side. To show his sincerity, Indra single-handedly eliminated the Nine-Headed Snake Sage and its snake demons. Indra was truly strong, one of the few I admired."
After hearing the story, Kabuto was shocked: "You mean that Indra, his current reincarnation is Sasuke Uchiha??"
"Yes, that's why I was willing to give Sasuke a chance, to settle past karma."
The White Snake Sage reminisced:
"Speaking of karma, decades ago, Asura's reincarnation also visited. He left a deep impression on me."
"After passing the trial, he kept bowing before me, asking for sage energy to protect the world."
"His name was Hashirama Senju? Though powerful, he was destined to die young, and indeed, he died early. I wonder who Asura has reincarnated into now, but it probably has nothing to do with me!"
Kabuto bowed: "Thank you, Sage, for your generous information!"
Though his head was lowered, he couldn't hide his excitement.
"Indra, Asura, so that's how it is. I finally understand why Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha were so different, and the potential Sasuke-kun holds!"
"Heh heh, in that case, Sasuke's growth to defeat Naruto is no longer just talk. From birth, his future was determined. Could it be that Naruto is Asura's reincarnation? How could that be~ Heh heh."
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