( Mokuton Sennin Modo ) - Wood Sage Mode
Type: Supplementary
Rank: S
Range: N/a
Chakra cost: N/A ( -10 turn to sustain )
Damage Points: Active + 30 damage to all ninjutsu and taijutsu up to S rank
Description: An empowered state of body achieved by blending natural energy with one’s physical and spiritual energy. The mode heightens performance on all levels by adding a new dimension of power to the user’s chakra. The state is a direct result of Senjutsu chakra circulating through the body. To enter this form, a minimum of 10% of the user’s maximum chakra reserve must be moulded into Senjutsu chakra, all subsequent technique employ Senjutsu chakra until the minimum cost (-10/turn) cannot be paid to sustain the mode. The user is resistant to damage, reducing 30 damage from all techniques and can heal (for 10 damage per turn), for the duration of this technique. The user is able to passively sense chakra and his/her perception and reflexes are enhanced by x4. Their ninjutsu and strength increases, empowering taijutsu and other close range physical combat techniques by +30. Additionally, Genjutsu cast by the user are empowered requiring the opponent to use Genjutsu release, of one rank higher than what is normally required. Lastly, the user gains access to physical feats granted by Sage mode. Unlike other variations of Sage mode, Wood release and its natural affinity towards Natural energy allows the user to gather natural energy more easily. While meditating the user is able to use Ninjutsu up to A rank of Wood release and its components. However, only techniques that employ shape manipulation can be used and the rate of conversion between Chakra and Senjutsu Chakra is 5% per turn (Sage mode activates at 10% reserve, requires uninterrupted meditation). The user can continue to use this ability once he enters Sage mode, to extend the duration but his techniques are not empowered.
Note: Usable thrice per battle by Perfect Sages only. Must wait 1 turn before using this technique again.
Note: This variation of Sage mode can only be used by Senju Hashirama or Uchiha Madara.
Note: Perfect Sages can convert a maximum of 40% of their total chakra reserve.
Wood SM is the AE version of a summoning based SM, the only one we know of, as before this was a thing people assumed SM was linked with summoning contracts.
Sage mode is an enhancement, by taking in the natural energy around you, senjutsu, and merging it with your body at a perfect rate, you enter a state which is almost like one with nature, enhancing all your abilities to the maximum. The first increase is perception, which allows you to sense natural energy, as all living things are surrounded by and exert natural energy, it makes it so hiding from the user is almost impossible.
The users body also gets stronger, im guessing from the natural energy coursing through them, making them hardier and reducing damage. Natural energy seems to also be tied to healing, as the when in SM all users gain a healing ability .
The biggest increase is to Ninjutsu and Taijutsu. The natural energy works in tandem with the users chakra, lifting it up and naturally increasing its power. By doing this, it makes all your ninjutsu not only stronger, but also Senjutsu infused, which allows the jutsu to interact and counter things like Yin Yang, Limbo, and even counter some rinnegan paths like Preta path if the user doesnt have the ability to mould Senjutsu. As with Taijutsu, and the defensive buff, its the same thing, the users body is enhanced by the senjutsu merging with their chakra, which just strengthens their muscles by alot.
The genjutsu part i don't really understand why its there, as Senjutsu seems more like a physical buff than a spiritual one, but for some reason, the senjutsu enhances the users spiritual based attacks as well, requiring the opponent to use a release one rank higher, although in the RP, most people are either Genjutsu immune or have built in passive releases...
Lastly, Wood SM seems to be a cut above the rest. With the AE likely being more in tune with Nature than the summoning contracts, the user isnt left completely useless when converting chakra to senjutsu through meditation, able to utilize not only Wood release, but its components as well, being Earth and Water, but this is sacrificed by the inability to enter SM instantly with 10% ofd your chakra being converted on the spot.
As for questions, ive only a few.
Firstly, the genjutsu aspect. If i hit my opponent with an S rank, or a Forbidden ranked Genjutsu, and it lands, while im in SM, how do they go about breaking it?
Secondly, the Sasori debate. Can you find out conclusively about his verdict in Zats fight about whether what Geezy did was legal or not?
Thirdly, when i use a ninjutsu that requires chakra, lets say an A rank, do i pay 30 chakra and 30 senjutsu, or just senjutsu?
Lastly, Does the Natural Senjutsu Sensing stack with my Rinnegan?