Chapter 5: 5. Simulation
Sora bid farewell to Uzumaki Kushina.
To be honest, Sora had been alone for so long that he still longed for a friend with whom he could talk.
But as Sora had told Uzumaki Kushina, now that she was in contact with him, Uzumaki Kushina herself would become isolated.
In Konoha, people who isolated Sora were considered normal, but those who didn't were deemed abnormal.
So, for Uzumaki Kushina's sake, Sora decided to refuse her friendship.
After returning to the small, shabby house that appeared to have been repaired numerous times, Sora felt incredibly nervous.
However, he managed to remain calm and asked, "System, when you take over my body later to simulate the lightning attribute Chakra form change and Nature Transformation, along with all the Thunder Breath sword forms, will there be significant movement?"
[It is recommended that the Host find an open area. The current residence has a 99.99% probability of being destroyed.]
Sora's eyelids twitched. Fortunately, he had thought to ask more questions. Otherwise, he wouldn't even have a place to stay after tonight.
Sora left the house and headed to a river on the outskirts of Konoha.
This was where Sora usually trained, a secluded spot rarely visited by others.
The surrounding tree trunks bore numerous marks, remnants of Sora's training.
Taking a deep breath, Sora said, "System, let's begin. Collect the reward!"
[Reward collection initiated. The system will take over the Host's body in three seconds. 3... 2... 1... The Host's body has been taken over.]
Sora's sensations suddenly became strange—his senses sharpened to the point where he could even feel the flow of his own blood.
[Simulation starts. First, simulate the change of lightning attribute Chakra form.]
The system controlled Sora to raise his right hand.
A sphere of Chakra formed in his palm.
Although Sora couldn't control his body, every movement felt as if he were performing it herself.
The Chakra sphere in his hand was clearly created under the system's control, yet it felt like his own creation—a paradoxical and fascinating experience.
Next, the Chakra began to transform.
These Chakras were not lightning-attributed yet but neutral.
The neutral Chakra gathered densely, causing excruciating pain throughout Sora's meridians.
Despite the pain, the simulation continued without pause.
As the Chakra condensed, Sora maintained it in that state before increasing its intensity.
The system-controlled Sora then infused the lightning attribute Chakra into the neutral Chakra.
In an instant, lightning flashed across his right hand.
The pain distorted Sora's face, but exhilaration surged through him.
Because thunder and lightning appeared and were maintained, the form change of the thunder attribute Chakra had been successfully mastered.
After mastering the thunder attribute Chakra form change, the next step was Nature Transformation.
[The thunder attribute Chakra form change has been simulated successfully. The thunder attribute Chakra Nature Transformation will now be simulated.]
Chakra Nature Transformation emphasizes drawing out the advantages of specific attributes.
The lightning on Sora's arm was merely superficial and lacked lethality.
Once the thunder attribute Chakra Nature Transformation was mastered, it would grant the Chakra powerful electric shock and paralysis capabilities, enhance the body, and provide the ninja with superior explosive and penetrating power.
The current simulation aimed to imbue Sora's Chakra with these properties.
The following process was nothing short of torture for Sora.
The system showed no regard for discomfort—it pushed forward as long as survival was assured.
Sora felt as if thousands of ants were crawling along his meridians. His entire body was numb, his skin tingling painfully.
With his amplified senses, the discomfort was even more pronounced.
Although he wanted to scream, Sora's body was under the system's control, rendering him silent.
Each second felt like an eternity.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the system's voice, akin to heavenly music, echoed in Sora's ears.
**[The thunder attribute Chakra Nature Transformation has been simulated successfully.
Next, the Thunder Breath full sword form will be simulated.
It has been detected that the Host does not have a sword.
It is recommended that the Host acquire one for optimal simulation results.
Does the Host wish to purchase a sword?]**
Sora immediately replied, "Choose to buy!"
The system's store redemption panel appeared in Sora's field of vision.
With only 100 witness points, his choices were limited.
Sora opted for a standard sword costing 10 witness points.
Upon completing the purchase, a one-meter-long tachi appeared in Sora's hand.
[Beginning simulation of Thunder Breath full sword form.]
Sora slightly arched his body, enveloping the blade in blue Lightning Style Chakra. Simultaneously, the thunder attribute Chakra coated his right foot, stimulating his leg muscles.
His breathing changed as well, and despite the mild weather, Sora exhaled a cloud of white mist.
"Breath of Thunder: Shape of One—Thunderbolt Flash!"
Sora's right foot, wrapped in thunder attribute Chakra, exploded with power as thunder roared, tearing through the air. In a flash of light, Sora appeared before a tree five meters away, its trunk as wide as two Sora.
He executed an incredibly fast slash, splitting the tree cleanly in two.
Without pausing for breath, he moved on to the second sword form.
"Thunder Breath: Two Type—Rice Soul!"
As he exhaled, five lightning-shaped strikes sliced forward, reducing the tree that had yet to fall into dozens of fragments.
Sora transitioned seamlessly into the next sword form.
Although his body was controlled by the system, every sensation was his own.
His muscles screamed in agony, feeling as though they were being torn apart.
The surrounding trees bore the brunt of his training. The heat from the lightning set the area ablaze, and countless trees fell to the ground.
The scale of the destruction made Sora uneasy. He couldn't imagine Konoha's sensory ninja failing to notice the commotion.
When his Chakra was nearly depleted, the system forcibly used 30 witness points to replenish it, continuing the simulation.
From the fifth sword form onward, each use of a Sword Style required Chakra replenishment.
Finally, Sora reached the last sword form.
[30 witness points have been spent to replenish Host Chakra.]
"Breath of Thunder: Shape of Seven—Fire Thunder God!"
Sora slashed forward at blinding speed, cutting through trees and rocks in a straight line.
The trajectory of the strike formed a dark blue thunder dragon, an awe-inspiring and powerful display.