Your Own Sage Mode

That's right, Yuma is currently exploring Sage Mode.

Over the past month, he had experimented countless times using exhaustive methods.

At this moment, he had a strong premonition that his Sage Mode was about to manifest!

Not long after...

The space around Yuma trembled slightly, ripples spreading outward.

—Buzz!

A trace of red eye shadow appeared on Yuma's face.

Sensing the changes in himself, Yuma opened his scarlet eyes.

"Is this Sage Mode?"

Uchiha Yuma raised his hands. At that moment, he felt as though he could do anything!

His mind moved freely, in sync with his newfound power.

Yuma raised his hand and waved it toward the open space before him.

There was a rustling sound as a large cluster of green branches suddenly erupted from the ground.

It didn't take long.

Amid the roaring sound, those branches formed a small forest!

"This is the Wood Style with the blessing of Sage Art?!" Yuma's expression brightened.

He knew very well that with this level of Wood Style, he only needed to learn the corresponding hand seals.

Then, Wood Style would be at his fingertips!

"Next, I'll test how much Sage Mode can enhance my ninjutsu!"

With that thought, Uchiha Yuma quickly formed a seal with his hands.

Chakra gathered in his mouth!

[Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!]

A massive, blazing fireball was instantly expelled from his mouth.

This fireball, towering tens of meters tall, resembled a miniature sun blazing in the sky.

Its scorching heat carried the aura of death as it descended upon the newly formed grove.

—Boom!

When the fireball, akin to the sun, exploded, its intense heat mixed with the displaced air to create a scorching wind of destruction.

It swept through everything around it!

—Boom, boom, boom!

The training ground was left in ruins by this overwhelming power.

After a while...

Yuma observed the area where the Great Fireball had struck. The woods created by Wood Style were long gone.

A crater about ten meters wide had formed in the ground, with golden-red magma flowing ominously within the pit.

Seeing the scene before him, reminiscent of a lava hell, Yuma nodded in satisfaction.

"My Sage Mode, tailored perfectly for me, amplifies my abilities by nearly five times."

"With the blessing of sage energy, even a technique like Great Fireball, usually used for tactical purposes, has become so powerful!"

"Sage Mode truly is the ultimate ability for mortals to surpass their limits, regardless of their bloodline."

Having mastered this unique Sage Mode, Yuma knew one thing for certain.

Once he activated Sage Mode, his strength would undoubtedly reach... beyond the realm of Kage-level!

However, the strength level displayed on his panel was still "Kage-level," reminding him that Sage Mode was merely a power amplifier.

It wasn't a true reflection of his overall strength.

"This unique energy allows me to maintain Sage Mode for over an hour..." Yuma clenched his fist, sensing the duration of his Sage Mode.

He was more than satisfied with this result.

Indeed, the method that suited him best was the superior choice!

The Sage Modes of the Three Great Sage Regions were clearly designed for animals to harness natural energy, and humans were forced to adapt to them.

Not only were they brief and inefficient, but they also caused physical alterations.

Yuma scoffed at such limitations.

After all, as an Uchiha, maintaining an attractive appearance was also crucial!

At that moment...

Uchiha Yuma's confidence soared.

Having mastered this power, he felt assured.

With his mastery of the Flying Thunder God Technique and his unique Sage Mode, he believed that even if he faced a prime Uchiha Madara wielding the Rinnegan, he could hold his ground!

Strengthened by his progress, Yuma deactivated Sage Mode with satisfaction.

As the sky drew closer to noon, a pang of hunger reminded him it was time to eat.

He began walking toward the village.

The journey was uneventful.

When he passed by a ramen stall, he paused.

"Ichiraku Ramen..." Yuma glanced at the signboard and raised an eyebrow. "It seems I haven't visited this 'famous' place since awakening my memories."

After some thought, he decided to step inside.

Lifting the curtain, the sight inside greeted him warmly.

To his surprise, he exclaimed with joy:

"Obito, Kakashi, and Rin! Have you finished your mission and returned to the village?!"

Hearing Yuma's voice, the three people eating ramen turned toward him.

"Ah! Yuma-brother! Long time no see!" Obito hurriedly swallowed his ramen and greeted Yuma excitedly.

Kakashi shot Obito a look of disdain, shifted slightly to make space, and said casually, "Hey~ Long time no see, Yuma."

Rin smiled softly and asked, "Yuma-kun, are you here for ramen too?"

"Yeah..." Yuma replied, sitting down at the counter. He called out to the shop owner, "General, one tonkotsu ramen, please."

Then he turned to the three of them with a smile. "It's been a while, everyone!"

"Definitely! Yuma-brother, we'll be going on the next mission together, right?" Obito asked eagerly.

"Of course," Yuma replied with a grin. "I'm still part of Minato's squad, so we'll definitely be together. The last trip to the coastline was due to unforeseen circumstances."

As he explained, Yuma started chatting with his three friends.

Just then, the curtain to the ramen stall opened again.

Minato Namikaze walked in, his sunny smile lighting up the room. Beside him was a beautiful red-haired woman.

Minato's eyes brightened when he saw Yuma. "Yuma-kun!"

Yuma turned toward the voice. "Minato-sensei! And this must be your wife, right?"

Minato scratched his head sheepishly, then introduced her. "Haha, this is your first time meeting her. Let me introduce you. This is the love of my life... Uzumaki Kushina!"

Hearing this, Yuma stood respectfully and bowed. "It's an honor to meet you, Kushina-sama. I'm Uchiha Yuma. I look forward to your guidance in the future!"

"Haha, no need to be so formal!" Kushina said cheerfully, stepping forward to help Yuma straighten up. She gave his shoulder a friendly pat and added, "Minato's told me a lot about you!"

She had long been curious to meet the genius boy Minato had praised so often.

Her first impression was very positive—Yuma was polite, talented, and handsome!

As Yuma sat back down, he secretly activated his entry system.

Focusing on Kushina, he selected one of his rarest entries.

Given her status as a Jinchūriki, his curiosity was piqued.

What would the system reveal about her?

Driven by intrigue, Yuma's thoughts turned to the panel...