A Moment of Anticipation – The Calm Before the Storm
A deep silence enveloped the training grounds as Satoru concluded his performance. Jiraiya and Satoru both turned toward Eren, waiting to see what he would unveil.
The golden rays of the setting sun filtered through the dense foliage, casting a warm glow on Eren Yeager. His physique had undergone a drastic transformation over the past two months. No longer did he resemble a wandering warrior, burdened by the weight of a past world. Gone was the unkempt, weary man who had once carried the scars of war.
Now, standing before them was a refined warrior, brimming with vitality and strength.
Eren still wore a simple ninja uniform, yet his presence was entirely different. His face bore the calmness of one who had endured countless battles, but the unyielding fire in his emerald eyes remained unchanged. His long brown hair, now neatly tied back, swayed slightly in the evening breeze.
Satoru glanced at Eren and smirked.
*"If Mikasa or Historia saw him like this, they'd probably run straight into his arms."*
The thought made him chuckle inwardly.
*"But then again... wouldn't that turn into some kind of love triangle?"*
He shot Eren a playful look but ultimately shrugged.
*"Not my problem!"*
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### **Jiraiya – The First to Sense Eren's Power**
Jiraiya, the legendary Toad Sage, observed Eren for a long moment before a rare, knowing smile crept onto his face.
*"I didn't expect this… I truly didn't expect this…"*
Crossing his arms, he spoke in a voice filled with deep admiration.
"Eren, you are the first person in history to inherit the Wood Release after the First Hokage."
Satoru's eyes widened slightly at this declaration.
Jiraiya continued, his expression serious.
"From the very beginning, I sensed something… something overwhelming emanating from you—not just chakra, but an entirely different force. It wasn't just raw power like the chakra of the First Hokage… it was vast, boundless, like an ocean stretching infinitely."
He narrowed his gaze.
*"It was as if you could manifest an army of monsters in an instant."*
Jiraiya took a deep breath before nodding.
"The only thing missing was your awakening."
For the first time, the legendary ninja regarded Eren with genuine respect—not as a student, not as an anomaly, but as a warrior of unparalleled potential.
Satoru, still digesting the words, turned his gaze to Eren.
Gone was the restless and aggressive demeanor.
Eren had changed.
He no longer seemed desperate to prove himself.
He was no longer a raging river.
Now, he was a calm, flowing current—one that concealed immeasurable depth beneath its surface.
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### **Eren – The Transformation of a Warrior**
Eren took a step forward.
There was no rush, no hesitation.
"Jiraiya…" His voice was calm, measured. "I've learned a lot from you. Thank you."
Both Satoru and Jiraiya momentarily froze.
A simple *thank you*.
Yet, it carried the weight of sincerity that even the strongest warriors rarely expressed.
Satoru smiled.
*"At last, my brother has stepped out of the darkness."*
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### **Eren's Newfound Power**
Without further words, Eren closed his eyes.
A vast life force erupted from his body.
Unlike before, when his energy felt wild and unstable, this time, it was controlled—like the gentle warmth of sunlight touching the earth, infusing everything around it with life.
When he opened his eyes…
His body began to change.
In an instant, his frame expanded, his muscles refining themselves as if molded by divine hands. He stood over **three meters tall**, but instead of the grotesque, skeletal Titan form he once possessed, his transformation was purely physical—enhancing his strength to supernatural levels.
Eren took another step forward and then—
**BOOM!**
With a single leap, he shot into the air, soaring over **twenty meters** like a living hurricane.
"**Explosive Strike!**"
He crashed down, his legs encased in a dense, jet-black aura of **Armament Haki**, smashing into the ground with thunderous force.
**BAAAM!!**
A massive crater **over ten meters wide** spread beneath him. Rocks shattered, dirt exploded into the air, and shockwaves rippled across the terrain.
Jiraiya's eyes gleamed with excitement.
But Eren wasn't done yet.
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### **Fire Release & Wood Release – A True Dual Mastery**
Eren walked toward the river's edge, his movements composed.
Standing atop the water's surface as if it were solid ground, he inhaled deeply, gathering chakra into his chest.
With a swift series of hand signs—
"**Fire Release – Great Fireball Technique!**"
A blazing inferno **erupted from his palms**, soaring skyward like a meteor. The sheer heat distorted the air, leaving ripples of fire in its wake.
Jiraiya chuckled.
*"He's learned to convert his monstrous energy into chakra."*
But then—
Eren took **one final breath**.
He exhaled slowly.
He reached deep into the earth beneath him, calling upon something ancient.
Then—
"**Wood Release – Grand Forest Emergence!**"
All at once, the forest **answered his call**.
The trees **trembled**.
Massive **wooden tendrils** surged from the ground, twisting around Eren like protective sentinels. Vines coiled around him, forming a **living armor** of bark and leaves.
A sea of flowers blossomed in an instant, painting the battlefield with nature's splendor.
And the **apple trees**, once barren, now bore ripe, red fruits, swaying gently as if in quiet approval.
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### **Jiraiya's Final Verdict**
Jiraiya took a deep breath, crossing his arms.
"Not bad… Not bad at all."
Turning to Satoru, he smirked.
"What do you think?"
Satoru and Jiraiya exchanged knowing glances.
They **both knew**.
If Eren could **fully unlock his potential**, then one day—
"He might reach the same level as Hashirama."
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### **TO BE CONTINUED…**