The ambition of the "Skydome Project" shone as distant and cold as the stars themselves. Sayo understood that to perform a miracle bordering on planetary creation, his own personal power had to first break past the traditional limits of a mortal shinobi. His goal was fixed squarely on the realm once occupied by the Sage of the Six Paths. Even if the full secrets of that ancient ancestor remained hidden, Sayo was determined to at least brush against its edge and begin his journey as a being of "Pseudo-Six-Paths" strength.
In the recorded history of the Ninja World, no precedent existed for this specific path of development. Sayo was pioneering a never-before-seen fusion of arts, relying on his unique conditions to bridge the gap between biological evolution and high-end engineering. His confidence stemmed from the three primary pillars of power he had already mastered, a foundation that would leave any standard Kage speechless.
I. The Refined Vessel: Forging the Sage Body
The first pillar was the cultivation of a Sage Body. The inner spirit-furnace he had worn and upgraded for years was no longer a mere remedy for his birth defects. It had evolved into a continuous source of vitality, bathing every one of his cells in a gentle yet vast current of Natural Energy.
His physique had long since surpassed the limits of a standard shinobi. His cellular vitality was like an endless sea, his chakra pathways broad and resilient, and his recovery speed was astonishing. More importantly, his sensory perception had reached a staggering level of clarity; even without entering a focused state, he could faintly feel the flow and rhythm of the world's original laws around him. This body, though not blessed by the predestination of ancient legendary lineages, had been forged through rigorous refinement into a vessel infinitely close to a Sage Body—the necessary foundation for the power to come.
II. The Eternal Harmony: Constant Sage Mode
With the affinity granted by his tempered body, Sayo began merging Sage Mode directly into his own spirit rather than relying on the external core of his mechanical giant. He spent his nights sitting deep within the desert oases or hovering high above the clouds, extending his consciousness to harmonize with the planet's energy on a deeper level.
The process was far from a simple success. Natural Energy was far wilder and more chaotic than the personal chakra generated by human life. A single misstep in the attunement meant immediate spiritual backlash, with the constant risk of his own energy spiraling out of control. Yet, with the immense mental focus of a man reborn and control refined to a microscopic degree, Sayo balanced the three-way ratio - Physical, Spiritual, and Natural on a razor's edge.
Gradually, he began to enter Sage Mode instantaneously. The duration of his mastery increased until the mode began to shift from a temporary surge to a constant state of being. No obvious markings or traditional pigments needed to appear on his face; the Sage energy circulated inwardly, layering onto every jutsu he executed and qualitatively boosting power, range, and stability.
III. The Awakened Core: Primal Magnetic Release
The most arduous step toward the Six-Paths tier was the awakening of his Kekkei Tōta, a Bloodline Selection. Fusing the natures of Wind, Earth, and Yang was a task that pushed his mental capacity to its absolute limit. Countless laboratory failures and minor energy-explosions were routine; without the high-speed healing of his Sage Body, he would have suffered a total spiritual collapse dozens of times.
He refused to let the project fail. He poured vast focus into the task, drawing on his combined knowledge of physics and medical arts to deconstruct and recombine the concepts of magnetism, gravity, and life-energy.
One late night, when he merged a wisp of highly concentrated Magnet-Release chakra with a life-essence of Yang, carrying a strong intent of creation and protection the miracle finally occurred.
The three elements did not repel. Instead, they resonated and fused into an extremely minute new energy, a dark-gold substance with star-like motes flowing inside.
Tiny though it was, it radiated an authority and weight surpassing any chakra he had ever encountered. It no longer merely manipulated magnetic substances; Sayo could feel that, within a localized field, this energy could command and even define the very laws of "Force" itself.
He named it: Primal Magnetic Release.
Creating the first strand marked his official entry into the realm of Bloodline Selection. Mastery and combat deployment were still distant, but the door had been pushed open—the beginning of true mastery over the world.
The Trinity Path
Sayo's roadmap was now clear. He would use the Sage Body as the base, providing a vessel capable of bearing extreme power. He would use Perfect Sage Mode as the bridge, communicating with the environment so his energy could wield the weight of the world. Finally, he would use Primal Magnetic Release as the core, commanding the fundamental laws of nature underlying all things.
The three were not isolated arts; they reinforced one another. The Sage Body could better withstand the backlash of the Primal magnetism; Sage Mode amplified its effective range; and comprehending the "Force" of Primal Magnetism in turn deepened his understanding of Natural Energy, advancing the evolution of his body and his spirit.
He could sense his strength undergoing a fundamental change. The very nature of his energy was leaping toward a higher state of existence. His spiritual will was beginning to resonate with the deeper layers of the world's history.
He knew he was treading a unique path toward the pinnacle of the world. The Six-Paths level of "Creating All Things" was still on the horizon, but what he was approaching was undeniably a tier beyond ordinary Kage-levels or simple Bloodline Limits.
This was the Six-Paths Tier.
The road was long and filled with risk, but his steps were firm. Every increment of progress brought him one step closer to protecting the people of the Sand, and one step closer to turning his "Heavenly Fortress" into a reality for the planet.
Beneath the desert night sky, Sayo stood silently. His presence was fully restrained, yet he seemed merged with the starlit heavens and the boundless sea of sand. In his eyes were reflected the stars and the cold, bright flame of a future being forged.
Plz Drop Some Power Stones.