"The Spring and Autumn Cicada has absorbed all the chakra... This is quite a challenge," Fang Yuan muttered, frowning as he considered his predicament. Allowing the Cicada to absorb his chakra would mean a serious disadvantage for a ninja, as chakra was essential for executing ninjutsu.
"Does this mean I'll have to rely solely on physical techniques from now on?" Fang Yuan wondered aloud. He stroked his chin thoughtfully, his mind racing through possible solutions.
Several ideas quickly emerged:
1. Powerful sealing techniques might be able to contain the Spring and Autumn Cicada.
2. Finding an object that can store chakra could be a viable option.
3. Tailed beasts, composed of pure chakra, might offer a solution.
4. Exploring the potential of grafting chakra through bloodline limits.
Fang Yuan raised his gaze, his eyes growing dim. The Uchiha clan's Sharingan, while a top-tier bloodline limit, provided minimal chakra enhancement despite its exceptional abilities in observation, copying, and illusion.
"Maybe... there's another approach," Fang Yuan mused, recalling a Gu worm from his previous world known for enhancing a Gu Master's essence. If such creatures existed here, they might solve his chakra issues.
Determined, Fang Yuan wrote down "wine bug" on a piece of paper. The wine bug, a creature that thrived in mountainous, forested areas and had an affinity for fine wine, could be his answer.
"I'll search for some wine tomorrow," Fang Yuan decided, remembering a good spot on the back hill of his clan's land, surrounded by forests and streams.
As he prepared for bed, a sudden wave of dizziness struck him. To his astonishment, the words "wine bug" he had just written vanished from the paper.
"What's happening?" Fang Yuan wondered, feeling a warm sensation in his abdomen. To his surprise, the chakra he thought had been absorbed by the Spring and Autumn Cicada had returned.
"The Spring and Autumn Cicada must have undergone some change due to the chakra," Fang Yuan realized. He observed that the Cicada seemed to have revived slightly, hinting at its ability to rewind time briefly.
Fang Yuan took a kunai and threw it at the wall. The kunai struck the wall with a solid thud. Focusing his chakra, Fang Yuan found the kunai reappearing in his hand as if time had reversed.
"I can indeed rewind time for objects," he concluded with a smile. "This ability might allow me to manipulate situations to my advantage."
Testing his limits, Fang Yuan realized that while the ability to rewind time was potent, it could only be used a few times before exhaustion set in.
"Not bad. With this power, I finally have the confidence to face the family trial," Fang Yuan thought. He planned to refine chakra as much as possible and use his time-rewinding ability strategically to recover chakra and perform ninjutsu.
Deciding not to stay up late, Fang Yuan went to bed. Despite his determination to improve, he knew that his chakra reserves, absorbed by the Cicada, would not increase without external help.
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The next morning, as the rooster crowed, Fang Yuan awoke and began his chakra refinement routine. By noon, he was ready to practice the Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique he had learned from Uchiha Izumi.
Stepping outside, Fang Yuan formed seals with impressive speed. His left hand moved in a blur, forming the seals for the Fireball Technique. A blazing fireball erupted, followed immediately by a second, thanks to the swift movements of his right hand.
This impressive display, which Fang Yuan dubbed the "Fire Style: Double Fire Bomb," was a result of his unique thinking and extensive experience. His ability to multitask and innovate made his technique stand out even among skilled ninjas.
The efficiency and power of his technique were unparalleled. Even someone as skilled as Tobirama Senju, known for his mastery of ninjutsu, might be impressed by Fang Yuan's inventive approach.