As a man who have gone through depression and mental awakening back on Earth, there were many aspects of life not readily taught but sought after by those willing to seek them.
One such aspect was the Spirituality of Man.
The Earth from my past life was one filled with various religious groups all claiming they know the way to communicate with God. They preach from their little understanding of God, Nature and Man which creates a belief system so strong that should you say something contradictory to their beliefs, you'd be seen as satanic.
I remember this one time I had desperately asked God to give me a sign that the life I was living was the one meant for me and I got nothing back in response to that.
It was only after I survived my own suicide attempt that I began to see the world differently.
There is no external way to meet God.
God wasn't External. It was Internal. The Mind is God and God is the Mind.
In that way, the Universe is God and God is the Universe.
Conversely, Wind is God. Water is God. Earth is God. Sound is God. Everything is God and God is Everything.
Why am I saying all these? Simple
Cause the only way to meet God internally was through meditation. The act of going Within.
It was hard practicing this since I was already a grown up in my late teens. My knee bones were already set in place and I had to endure minutes of pain while quieting my thoughts just to enter that state of forgetfulness.
However, it was easier said than done.
I remember using a stopwatch to time myself.
I started with 5 minutes and by the time I had finished my university education, I could already meditate for an hour straight without so much as flinching.
And you know the best part of it all? Time flew by in a flash.
It was a state of being neither here nor there.
Time and Space held no meaning when in that mental state, and although there weren't any exotic energy systems back there, I always felt grounded as I went about my daily activity.
…
Now, back to the matter at hand.
The tingle I was feeling in my body.
Chakra.
You may wonder how I know it's chakra. Well, what else could it be? I most definitely didn't meet any ROB who gave me wishes relating to Spiderman so…
Having chased Hina who I could say was the only kid courageous enough to approach me despite my cold exterior, I knew no one would disturb me for some time.
And with that thought I immediately took a lotus position and imagine my shock when I felt nothing. My legs crossed effortlessly and my back remained straight.
"Damn. Never thought being a kid was this comfortable." I could help the curse word from coming out. This was similar to old man who has spent a good portion of his life in a wheelchair suddenly waking up in a teenage body.
You can imagine their euphoria.
Taking a deep breath, I allowed my thoughts to settle as I rested my hand on my knees.
If I was going to survive in this world, I needed strength. And what better place to start than the fundamental tool of a shinobi—hand seals?
In my old world, chakra/prana/chi/ki/qi…whatever you called it, was believed to flow through seven major points in the body, known as chakras.
Monks used mudras; hand positions, to influence these energy centers.
Different gestures for different purposes: clarity, focus, inner peace.
Here, in the world of Naruto, ninja use hand seals to mold chakra for jutsu.
Hand seals shape chakra. Mudras guide energy.
Could the two be connected?
Only one way to find out.
The hand seals were the key to ninjutsu, but they were more than just gestures, they had meaning.
Each one represented something deeper, something fundamental. If chakra was life energy, then surely these seals influenced how that energy moved, how it responded.
It was like science, or rather physics…or was it chemistry?
Thoughts for later.
I took another breath and brought my fingers together.
Snake seal.
The moment my fingers interlocked, a familiar sensation appeared as a warmth coiled at the base of my spine, steady and unmoving.
That should be The Root Chakra, representing Grounding, Stability and Foundation.
It was the same deep, stabilizing sensation I had felt before, but now, I focused on the details.
My breathing slowed. My body felt heavier, not in a sluggish way, but solid, connected. The weight of my own… being-ness pressed into me.
The Snake sign was commonly used in Earth Release techniques. It made sense. Earth jutsu required endurance and absolute control. No wonder the feeling was so firm, so unwavering.
Was this a sign that I had an affinity for Earth Release?
I held the feeling a moment longer before releasing the sign. The warmth lingered, but I ignored it as I moved on.
Ram seal.
This time, the warmth shifted, crawling upward until it settled below my navel.
Hmm. The Sacral Chakra. I'm familiar with this too. It represents emotion, creativity and fluidity.
The sensation wasn't stable like before. It was fluid, shifting, like a flickering flame or rippling water.
The Ram seal was used in Fire Release and Shadow Clone Jutsu. Both required a flexible approach, fire burned with passion, clones required smooth chakra flow.
I clenched my jaw. This one felt unstable, like it could easily be disrupted. Could that mean my chakra control wasn't refined yet? Or was my natural affinity somewhere between fire and water?
I breathed through the sensation and changed seals.
Monkey seal.
A tight, hot pressure coiled in my stomach, stronger than before. The Solar Plexus Chakra, representing Willpower, Confidence and Control.
The heat flared intensely, almost uncomfortably. I inhaled sharply, focusing on keeping it steady.
The Monkey seal was used in Transformation Jutsu. A technique that required absolute control over one's appearance.
Self-perception. Identity. Strength.
This was the core of chakra control. If this chakra was strong, it meant I had the potential to wield powerful techniques. But if it was out of balance… I swallowed. It could also mean I was prone to instability.
Nah. That's impossible. I could never be unstable. That's a mark of people unsure of themselves.
I filed that thought away as it was unnecessary and pressed forward.
Boar seal.
My chest felt… lighter. The Heart Chakra which represents Compassion, Connection, and Healing.
The Boar seal was tied to Genjutsu release and Medical Ninjutsu. Both required an understanding of chakra beyond brute force.
Genjutsu, in particular, worked by affecting another person's chakra system, disrupting their perception of reality. Healing, on the other hand, required precise chakra manipulation.
I exhaled slowly. Could I also be suited for Medical Ninjutsu? The idea was foreign to me, but I didn't dismiss it. Although I never liked biology back on earth, I can't afford to be picky in this world.
If I have a talent for it, I'll sure as hell pursue it.
I held onto the feeling a moment longer before switching seals.
Horse seal.
The warmth moved to my throat, buzzing slightly. The Throat Chakra, representing communication, expression and sound.
I frowned.
The Horse sign was used for speed-enhancing jutsu. At first, that didn't seem to connect, but then it clicked.
Speed required controlled breathing. Just like communication.
Every shinobi knew that breath dictated chakra control. And sound… many Genjutsu techniques relied on spoken words. Could it be that the reason shinobi called out their jutsu names wasn't just for intimidation or the chuunibyo syndrome?
Hmm. That can't be. It should be for intimidation since even the likes of Madara and Hashirama called out their techniques.
I exhaled slowly, releasing the seal.
Tiger seal.
A pulse struck between my eyebrows. The Third Eye Chakra.
Intuition. Perception. Clarity.
A strange sensation washed over me. For a brief moment, I swore I could see the internal workings of my body, my chakra network, the faint outlines of energy moving through me.
The Tiger seal was used in Fire Release and chakra focusing.
Fire required vision, intent, clarity.
I clenched my fists. This was powerful. Could this mean I had a high sensitivity to chakra? Or maybe an affinity for fire after all?
I could be a sensory ninja. Wow…looks like I am a genius after all.
I didn't let the feeling get to my head and quickly shook off the sensation and moved on.
Rat seal.
As soon as I made the seal, a strange, airy lightness spread across my head. The Crown Chakra.
This is…Spirituality. The Connection to higher states of being.
This is the feeling…
No wonder.
The Rat sign was used in Shadow Clone techniques.
Splitting chakra into separate entities.
I breathed in deeply. Did this mean I had an easier time dividing my chakra? Shadow Clones were a notoriously difficult jutsu because they required even chakra distribution. If my body naturally aligned with this chakra, could that mean I'd excel at Clone techniques?
The thought was intriguing.
I opened my eyes and exhaled, my hands dropping to my lap. The hall seemed brighter, the air around me sharper.
I had tried every hand seal I knew, and a pattern was forming.
Some had a minimal effect—Ox, Dragon, Hare, Bird, and Dog barely stirred anything in me. Others, however, had a much stronger response.
The most powerful seals for me were: Snake, Monkey, and Tiger.
Snake represented stability.
Monkey represented willpower.
Tiger represented awareness.
I frowned, deep in thought.
If these hand seals resonated the strongest, what did that say about my chakra affinity?
Snake was tied to Earth Release.
Monkey was tied to Transformation Jutsu, which required precise control.
Tiger was tied to Fire Release and chakra focusing.
Did this mean I had an affinity for Earth and Fire? Or was it something more complex?
A shinobi's affinity wasn't always straightforward. Some wielded multiple elements, some had specialized abilities beyond just elemental jutsu.
Chakra was more than just energy after all, it was identity, strength, and potential.
And I was only beginning to understand it.
I glanced at my hands, flexing my fingers.
If this was just the start, then I was going to push myself until I uncovered everything I was capable of.