Chapter 636 - 42

Chapter 42: Special ChakraA violent torrent of energy swept in all directions, and the secret realm's Chakra, which was already as thick as fog...was now being drawn by the power of the crystal cores, transforming into visible bands of light that converged frantically around Naruto.His eyes were slightly closed as the hundred crystal cores around him spun faster and faster. The loess-colored light of the cores gradually merged with the five-colored Chakra within his body.The slight exhaustion caused by activating the Law of Heaven and Earth's giant palm was replenished at a visible rate. In fact, the Chakra in his meridians became increasingly condensed and thick, and his aura rose steadily.He completely refined the pure energy of the exotic beasts within the crystal cores, stripping away the violent impurities and converting it into his own pure power.An energy shield faintly formed around him, blocking all the overflowing aftershocks and ensuring that the villagers cultivating behind him would not be disturbed in the slightest.Although the people of Windmill Village had their eyes closed while absorbing the energy, they could still clearly feel the terrifying fluctuations of energy beside them.The shock in their hearts intensified, but they didn't dare to be distracted for a moment, focusing all their efforts on absorbing this rare opportunity.The strange Chakra of the secret realm was already far superior to that of the outside world, and now it was permeated by the residual warmth of the exploding crystal cores.The complexions of many villagers with weaker cultivation gradually turned rosy as the blockages in their meridians were slowly pushed open.Su Youwei and Cang Chao, who were at higher realms, also had their brows slightly furrowed as they fully refined the energy pouring into their bodies, their Chakra flowing more smoothly than ever.After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the light of the hundred crystal cores surrounding Naruto gradually dimmed and finally turned into specks of light dust that dissipated in the air, their internal energy completely absorbed by him.Naruto slowly opened his eyes, a flash of five-colored light passing through them before his aura became restrained, appearing no different from usual.Only he knew that by absorbing the crystal cores and the secret realm's Chakra, his strength had improved once again.He stood up and moved his wrists, feeling the abundant power within his body.His gaze swept over the villagers who were still cultivating. Without making a sound to disturb them, he turned his attention toward the deeper parts of the secret realm.While clearing out the exotic beasts earlier, Narutohad used his Observation Haki to scan the entire area and noticed a more hidden fork in the road inside this main passage.As he went deeper, he also gained a general understanding of the structure of these ruins.It was actually a concentric circular structure.The central core area was likely where the true secrets of this secret realm lay.Currently, the group from Windmill Village had at most entered the third layer, and they were still four layers away from the very center.Naruto withdrew his perception, intending to check the rear to see where the forces of the Five Great Ninja Villages had reached...Just then."Lightning Straight Lariat!"A loud shout suddenly exploded.The thick rock wall behind them burst open, sending gravel flying.As the smoke and dust slowly cleared, the burly figure of Fourth Raikage A stood prominently at the breach.A first looked at Naruto, then his gaze swept over the people of Windmill Village who were sitting cross-legged in meditation behind him, and he was momentarily stunned."Why are you all here?"Lightning surrounded Fourth Raikage A, and his brow carried the domineering aura of having pushed through the entire way, but after seeing the scene in the secret room, his brow suddenly furrowed tight.The ground was covered with the remains of exotic beasts, and the secret realm Chakra that had been so thick it almost felt solid in the air was now completely exhausted.Over a hundred people from Windmill Villagewere peacefully cultivating, their auras rising steadily...Anyone could see at a glance that this group had not only arrived here first but had also monopolized this precious cultivation spot.[Resentment points from A +9999]A's tone darkened, and the Lightning ReleaseChakra all over his body became faintly restless."Windmill Village certainly has some skill, hiding behind us the whole way, only to jump ahead and occupy the heart of the secret realm."Naruto stood with his hands behind his back, blocking the way in front of the villagers. His expression was calm, not at all suppressed by the Raikage's aura."The road isn't owned by your family. Whoever arrives first gets the opportunity.""Besides, it seems we were the ones in front, weren't we?"A ignored him, his burly body leaning forward slightly as a sense of pressure rushed toward Naruto."Fine! You kid certainly have some ability."As the two spoke, several muffled sounds came from the stone walls behind them.Breach after breach exploded, and figures from the Five Great Ninja Villages—Konoha, Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and Hidden Mist—burst through the walls one after another, surrounding the space in an instant.The Ninjas from the small villages who had been following along also arrived behind them, panting and in a continuous stream.Having chased all this way, everyone had encountered groups of exotic beasts along the path.They had all fought their way here by killing beasts, refining crystal cores, and absorbing secret realm Chakra. Now, everyone looked exhausted but had burning eyes.A's gaze swept over the Windmill Village group in front of him, seeing those who were previously scattered now waking up one by one with steady auras.Even the concentration of Chakra around them was significantly higher than before. A flash of unwillingness and wariness appeared deep in his eyes, and he let out a heavy snort."Your Windmill Village has quite an appetite. You've swallowed every bit of energy and every crystal core in this secret realm without leaving a single one."Naruto was slightly taken aback, then he raised an eyebrow and looked at A, replying indifferently:"Didn't Kumogakure also enjoy a secret realm all to yourselves before? Now that it's this place's turn, there's no need to complain here."A shook his head, his expression becoming increasingly serious as he spoke:"This place is completely different from the secret realm we found.""Based on the information we obtained in the Thunder Secret Realm, this place is at most an ancient ruin, a tangible complex of physical buildings.""The place we went to was a node truly drifting in the rifts of space."Naruto was stunned. This was the first time he had heard such a theory, and waves of surprise immediately rose in his heart.A paused, seemingly not intending to hide anything on purpose, and continued:"However, the essence of these ruins is much the same as the Thunder Secret Realm. This special Chakra flowing in this secret realm..."He paused and looked around, as if searching for that invisible energy in the air."Ordinary Ninjas can at most rely on their natural talent to give their Chakra pool a deep foundation, or host a Tailed Beast to provide energy.""It is extremely difficult to expand one's Chakracapacity even slightly through conventional means.""But the Chakra in this secret realm... it should be called 'Spiritual Qi' instead.""It is already different from conventional Chakra. It can directly expand a Ninja's Chakra foundation, creating a deeper and broader energy pool."A's voice suddenly grew heavier, carrying an unquestionable solemnity:"This Spiritual Qi is more precious than any heavenly treasure. Even absorbing a sliver of it can transform a Ninja's foundation. Not to mention that everyone in your Windmill Village has been nourished by it. Such an opportunity is enough to drive the entire Ninja World mad."As soon as these words were spoken, except for those from Konoha... the eyes of everyone around instantly became greedy, and their gazes toward the people of Windmill Village were filled with covetousness.Naruto looked around, the Spiritual Qi flowing slowly around him. His tone was calm, yet it carried layers of suppressive aura:"This layer of Spiritual Qi—although we arrived first, we also obtained it through our own ability.""If any of you feel it's unfair, feel free to step forward and try!"As those words fell, the entire area suddenly went silent.Everyone was stunned, feeling that even though this young man was surrounded by the Five Great Ninja Villages, his arrogance and confidence were palpable.But looking back at the awakening of the Windmill Village people and considering the battles along the way, could it be that the exotic beasts on this layer were all killed by this youth before them?Though this arrogance was piercing, no one dared to underestimate him in the slightest.Seeing everyone looking at each other without responding, the corners of Naruto's lips curled up slightly, and his tone became even more composed:"There are still four layers of territory in this secret realm that haven't been reached. The subsequent opportunities and fortunes will depend on your own abilities to fight for them!"