Chapter 237: Wood Release
"I'm full." After Tsunade finished paying the bill, Kawakaze strolled out of the barbecue restaurant, his eyes half-closed in satisfaction as he patted his rounded belly.
He felt full of Physical Energy, and an unprecedented sense of comfort filled his mind. Everything he saw and heard seemed sharper, bringing sensations unlike before.
Natural Energy, which had previously been absorbed slowly, now surrounded him, ready to merge with his body at any moment.
At this moment, Kawakaze recalled what Katsuyu had said: he should have awakened Wood Release. Only with Wood Release could he continuously absorb Natural Energy in this way.
This meant that his future Sage Mode would no longer be limited by time, and his combat power would increase significantly.
"Now that you're full, do you feel anything different?" Tsunade asked as she put away her purse and walked up to him.
She, too, was eager to observe any changes in Kawakaze. Based on her prior investigations, she was certain his cell activity had increased significantly. His internal organs seemed strengthened, almost as though his body had been completely reborn.
However, as for the key ability—Wood Release—she wasn't sure if he had awakened it. It was an ability that couldn't be detected by her usual methods.
"I think I've awakened it," Kawakaze replied. "But I can't use Wood Release Ninjutsu yet, so I can't test it."
He kept his explanation brief. Without systematic training, he couldn't use Wood Release for now.
He recalled how, in the original story, Obito had unleashed Wood Release out of an emotional outburst upon witnessing Rin's death. It was unclear if the technique came from Madara's influence or Obito's own creation.