The deacon stared at the Martial Soul materializing in Su Yu's palm, the anticipation in his eyes instantly vanishing, replaced by undisguised disappointment.
It was clearly a slender, tiny sapling, with only two fresh leaves atop its tender green stem.
It looked fragile and bore no resemblance to the word "powerful"—this was unmistakably a standard Useless Martial Soul, inferior even to the most ordinary farming tool Martial Soul.
"Alright, child, the Martial Soul awakening is complete. Come test your Soul Power now."
The deacon's voice had lost its previous enthusiasm, now carrying a hint of perfunctoriness.
He had already concluded that Su Yu's Martial Soul was a standard Useless Martial Soul, and even if it possessed Soul Power, it wouldn't exceed level three.
Su Yu, however, paid no attention to his attitude. Though the sapling at his fingertip appeared delicate, he could sense the immense vitality contained within it.
He could feel that his Martial Soul wasn't this sapling, but for some reason, it could only manifest in this form.
Following instructions, he walked to the Soul Power Test Crystal and pressed his palm against it, quietly channeling the warm energy within his body.
At first, the crystal emitted only a faint white glow, no different from ordinary children.
The deacon curled his lip and was about to turn and call the next child when the crystal's light suddenly surged!
The pale white halo grew increasingly brighter, dazzling to the eyes, and even the air seemed tinged with a shade of azure.
This radiance was more intense and pure than when Hu Liena had awakened, almost illuminating the entire awakening platform!
"This... this is..."
The deacon's eyes widened in shock, and he rubbed them vigorously, doubting his own vision.
In his decades of this work, he had never seen such a thing—how could a holder of a Useless Martial Soul possibly...
"Innate Full Soul Power!"
An astonished voice rang out from behind.
Su Yu turned to see two figures who had appeared beside them unnoticed.
The person on the left wore golden-purple robes, with purple eyeliner accentuating his eyes, his features strikingly elegant. This was Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan.
The one on the right was shrouded in black robes, his face obscured, emanating a chilling aura—this must be Ghost Douluo Gui Mei.
Yue Guan stepped forward, grasped Su Yu's wrist, and the pure, distinct fluctuations of Soul Power transmitted through his fingertips.
Frowning slightly, he looked at the unremarkable little sapling in Su Yu's palm, his face full of confusion:
"It is indeed Innate Full Soul Power... but this Martial Soul..."
How could a sapling that might not even sustain Soul Power be paired with Innate Full Soul Power?
This defied the conventional logic of Martial Soul awakening.
The nearby deacon was already trembling with fear, quickly bowing in respect:
"Your Eminence!"
Yue Guan waved his hand dismissively, his gaze sweeping over Su Yu, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena before addressing the deacon:
"We're taking these three children. Her Holiness wishes to see them. You may continue."
"Yes! Your Eminence!"
Yue Guan and Gui Mei led the three through the corridors of Spirit Hall, eventually arriving at a grand hall.
The hall was solemn and majestic, with intricate patterns carved into the golden beams, the air faintly scented with sandalwood.
"Wait here. Do not wander. Her Holiness will arrive shortly."
After leaving these words, Yue Guan withdrew with Gui Mei.
The moment the hall doors closed, Hu Liena immediately moved closer to Su Yu, her large eyes wide with curiosity:
"Brother Su Yu! You actually have Innate Full Soul Power! That's amazing!"
"But what exactly is your Martial Soul? That little sapling looks... so ordinary!"
Xie Yue also approached, and though he didn't speak, his intense gaze fixed on Su Yu clearly conveyed "Explain quickly."
Su Yu looked at the small sapling still gently swaying in his palm, lightly touched a leaf with his fingertip, and smiled:
"I don't know what my Martial Soul is either, but I know for sure it's not just a sapling!"
Just then, a mechanical voice sounded in Su Yu's mind:
"Detected host has awakened Kekkei Genkai—Wood Release, Ninja World Invincible System, beginning binding!"
Hearing this voice, Su Yu was momentarily confused.
System? Ninja World Invincible System?
But I transmigrated to Douluo Continent! Why are you giving me a Ninja World Invincible System?
"System! System!"
Su Yu frantically called out to the system in his mind.
"Host, please stop making noise. The system is currently binding!"
As if annoyed by Su Yu, an impatient voice came through.
"Uh!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully transmigrating and awakening the Kekkei Genkai—Wood Release. The Ninja World Invincible System has been successfully bound!"
"System! We transmigrated to Douluo Continent! Ninja World? Invincible? Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"
"Ding, host, please do not question this system! The system does not make mistakes!"
"But this is Douluo Continent, not Naruto!"
"Ding! Host, stop being stubborn. A newbie gift pack has been detected. Would you like to claim it?"
"Claim!"
Just kidding, whatever system it is, as long as it makes me invincible, it's a good system!
And a system that gives a newbie gift pack is even better!
...
Hearing Su Yu's decisive voice, the system was momentarily speechless.
"Ding, the newbie gift pack has been successfully claimed. Now opening the newbie gift pack!"
Su Yu only felt a golden package appear before his eyes, and then three rays of light of different colors jumped out from it.
"Ding, congratulations to the host. The newbie gift pack has been successfully opened. The following items have been obtained: Elementary Sage Body (growable), Wood Release Ninjutsu Compendium, Sharingan (growable)"
Whoa! Takeoff! Who understands, folks? I'm about to take off! As the saying goes:
Susano'o plus Great Buddha—two people annihilate four nations!
Great Fire Annihilation plus World of Trees—the whole world becomes Konoha!
Now, with Wood Release and Sharingan in one person, Great Buddha plus Susano'o will no longer be just a dream!
"Ahem, system! Please forgive my earlier rudeness. If you do not abandon me, I am willing to acknowledge you as my sworn father!"
"Ding, host, please act normally. Does the host wish to extract the rewards now?"
"Extract!"
As soon as Su Yu finished speaking, he clearly felt a warm current rising from his lower abdomen.
This feeling! This feeling! So comfortable!
It's like being thrown into a hot spring after running ten thousand meters!
After about five minutes, the Elementary Sage Body was successfully absorbed by Su Yu.
"Ding! Does the host choose to continue extracting rewards?"
"System! Extract the Wood Release Ninjutsu Compendium!"
Su Yu's eyes widened, and then a vast amount of memories appeared in his mind.
Wood Release: Wood Clone! Wood Release: Four Pillars Prison Technique!
Wood Release: Hokage-Style Partitioning Barrier! Wood Release: Splintering Wood Technique!
Wood Release: World of Trees Advent! Wood Release: Tree Binding Burial!
Wood Release: Wood Human Technique! Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!
...
In that instant, no less than twenty Wood Release ninjutsu appeared in his mind!
Just as he was about to absorb the Sharingan, Hu Liena's voice interrupted him.
"Brother Su Yu! Brother Su Yu! Why did you suddenly stop talking!"