Fantasy Realm [One Piece] [Harry Potter] [Naruto] - [Progression] [LitRPG]

Chapter 122: Ten x Zetsu - Learning the Basics

[Player Alex Kerber has forcefully opened his Aura nodes]

[WARNING: Nen skills not found, Nen Stat not found, Aura resource not found. Player will continue to lose HP until aura nodes are closed or controlled]

You have lost 1 HP
You have lost 1 HP
You have lost 1 HP

Alex doesn't panic. He expected something like this to happen. I knew it wouldn't be that easy without the proper skill. I'll have to do my best, or things could spiral out of control. Focus!

You have lost 1 HP
You have lost 1 HP
You have lost 1 HP

Closing his eyes, Alex steadies his breathing and focuses on the sensation of his body releasing aura. He imagines it like steam escaping from every pore. He directs his attention to his feet, visualizing the steam slowing down and finally stopping.

You have lost 1 HP
You have lost 1 HP
You have lost 1 HP

A small smile appears on Alex's face as he notices his left foot has stopped leaking aura. Instead, the energy surrounds his foot, resembling an invisible layer of clothing. Good. You've got this. Work your way up, one step at a time. You're not some freak like Gon or Killua. You can't just stop your aura leakage through pure concentration and brute talent. Step by step, slow and steady wins the race, he reminds himself.

Alex accepts his limitations. He knows he isn't a natural genius but someone who grows stronger by using the system. When relying solely on himself, he understands the importance of smart, rational decisions over impulsive, superhero-like actions.

Gradually, he begins controlling the aura in his lower body, stopping the energy from leaking. The drain on his body lessens slightly.

You have lost 1 HP
You have lost 1 HP

Working from the bottom up, Alex continues to control his aura nodes. After about ten minutes, only his arms and head are still losing aura.

You have lost 1 HP

Alex Kerber: Lvl 3
HP: 125/220, MP: 180/180

You have lost 1 HP

Alex focuses on the remaining nodes in his arms and head, directing his thoughts toward containing the energy. Slowly but surely, he gains control. Finally, after nearly 20 minutes of intense concentration, he manages to stop the leakage completely and achieves a basic mastery of Ten.

Alex Kerber: Lvl 3
HP: 85/220, MP: 180/180

Good. I had a bit of room for error, but I managed to pull it off. Not bad, even without the system, Alex thinks, wiping the sweat from his face.

[Hidden Quest Discovered:
Mission: Learn the Four Major Principles of Nen
Ten: 1/1 Zetsu: 0/1 Ren: 0/1 Hatsu: ERROR/1
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