Mizuno Ichito slowly unrolled the scroll in his hand, his gaze fixed on the ink-stained characters.
In the center of the scroll, written in elegant calligraphy, were the words: 'Chakra, the source of life force absorbed by body cells and the crystallization of a practitioner's mental energy. Through continuous training, life energy can be rapidly extracted, or allowed to accumulate slowly within the body during rest.'
Mizuno Ichito pondered, ripples forming in his mind: 'Chakra is a combination of cellular life force and a practitioner's mental strength. Does the cultivation of mental strength refer to the development of soul will? This power merges with physical energy to form Chakra.'
He then turned his gaze to the powerhouses in the Hokage world; their Chakra reserves were astonishing. Their physiques were relatively strong, but their mental strength seemed to be no different from ordinary people.
The Senju and Uzumaki Clan, compared to other ninja clans, simply shared a common ancestor, Ōtsutsuki Asura, who possessed a Sage Body, allowing their Chakra reserves to far exceed normal people, even rivaling Tailed Beasts like the Nine-Tailed.
So what exactly are this physical energy and mental energy?
'Sage Body, Sage Art Chakra... Never mind, I still need to take it one step at a time. For now, I should first understand Chakra itself.'
Mizuno Ichito took a deep breath, then sat cross-legged on the ground, his eyes gently closed. He instantly entered a state of focused tranquility. He carefully concentrated his thoughts on his Dantian in his abdomen. Before long, he genuinely perceived a special ability existing within his body, only this ability, like a nimble spirit, roamed freely throughout his body.
Then, Mizuno Ichito began to try and control every cell in his body, like a patient craftsman meticulously carving a peerless masterpiece, striving to gather the energy emitted by those cells.
As time slowly passed, Mizuno Ichito distinctly felt a burning sensation emanating from his Dantian. This sensation, like a small flame, spread little by little throughout his entire body.
Half an hour drifted by, and the initial burning sensation gradually transformed into an extremely comfortable warmth. At this moment, he could clearly perceive energy continuously surging within his body. These energies were like delicate threads, flowing leisurely through his meridians. Under the strong guidance of his will, these energies seemed to hear a rallying call, gradually coalescing to form slender energy lines.
As more energy lines continuously joined, they gradually accumulated, eventually converging into a thick energy flow. Mizuno Ichito clearly felt a brand new energy, never before experienced, in his belly. This energy seemed to contain endless power and vibrant vitality, eager to demonstrate its might.
Just then, a fresh breath, like a trickling stream, poured into his lungs. He felt as if he had undergone a rebirth, his entire being renewed as if transformed.
'Is this Chakra? It's truly marvelous.'
Mizuno Ichito's heart was filled with joy and anticipation. He knew in his heart that he had already taken the first step on his journey to becoming a powerhouse, a step full of hope and infinite possibilities.
At this moment, Mizuno Ichito's information panel also quietly changed...
'Information Panel:
Name: Mizuno Ichito
Chakra: 0.001 Cal (Friendly reminder: Senju Hashirama's Chakra is 10000 Cal)
Abilities:
Taijutsu: (Empty)
Ninjutsu: (Empty)
Kekkei Genkai: (Empty)
Summoning Beast: (Empty)
'Transmigrator Buff' (Always Active)
Buff One: 'Bloodthirsty Plunder', for every enemy killed by the host, a portion of the killed target's abilities (Chakra reserves, learned Ninjutsu, innate Kekkei Genkai) will be obtained. Chakra reserves will increase by a minimum of 0.0001 Cal. (Friendly reminder: Senju Hashirama's Chakra reserves are 10000 Cal)
Buff Two: 'One-Handed One-Second True Man', as long as the host wishes, he can perform 12 hand seals in one second with one hand.
Buff Three: 'Kyōka Suigetsu', any Genjutsu cast on the host by a caster with less Chakra than the host will be ineffective.
Buff Four: 'I Am a Passerby', no one can directly detect any information the host does not wish to be known through any means.'
Evaluation: A small fry not worthy of an evaluation'
Mizuno Ichito's gaze fell upon his panel attributes, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
'After only one day of training, my body's Chakra seems to have stopped increasing. But that's normal, I'm only 5 and a half years old. As my body gradually grows, my Chakra will definitely increase slowly. By the time I graduate, I should at least have 0.something Cal. Then when I go out on missions, I shouldn't run into situations where I don't have enough Chakra.'
Cultivating Chakra was not an easy task; it was like a greedy black hole, constantly devouring physical strength, mental energy, and time. And sure enough, Mizuno Ichito had been hungry all day, and his stomach now began to rumble loudly, the sound particularly clear in the quiet room.
And so, in the days that followed, Mizuno Ichito's life became extremely regular. Apart from the necessary daily trips to buy groceries, he spent almost all his time at home, and the only thing he did was cultivate Chakra.