Board Thread:Theories and Speculation/@comment-27924662-20170220133905/@comment-4080775-20170221071505

It can not absorb pure natural energy, is what I'm saying. It can, however, absorb Senjutsu chakra (Natural Energy + Chakra). It's already been proven that if a shinobi's ability to mold chakra is tampered with, then the Preta Path can't be used. And concerning taijutsu attacks, the Preta Path says that if physical contact is made with the target, then chakra can be absorbed right out of their body.