Chapter 187: Sage Mode
Since his return, Naruto had been delving into the mysteries of "natural energy." The legacy of the First Hokage only solidified his belief that there was no need to follow the conventional path of a "ninja."
The elements within this energy, known to drive others mad, had little effect on Naruto. Moreover, he was channeling the power of "Ashura" to activate this mode, making the energy even more potent.
Natural energy gathered around him, merging seamlessly into his body.
Sage Mode.
But unlike Jiraiya's or Sasuke's versions, this external power didn't dramatically alter Naruto's physical form. His eyebrows and eyelashes shifted from dark orange to a brilliant gold. A golden rhombus-shaped mark appeared at the center of his forehead.
The most striking change was in his attire. The chakra cloaks of "Ashura" and "Nine-Tails" became more tangible, intertwining with the natural energy and merging into his spiritual pressure, visually blending with his Shinigami uniform and captain's haori.
In his Shikai state, Naruto was already shrouded in a golden chakra cloak. But this time, after entering Sage Mode, the gold on his body no longer held the vibrant, lively hue it once did. It was now sacred, radiant, and pure.
From head to waist, the color was divine and luminous, while below the waist, it became translucent, refracting a faint rainbow-like glow.
His spiritual pressure surged higher than ever.