First came the E-rank [War Endurance], which increased Qingyu's mental resistance by 10%.
This trait had appeared automatically after sustained, intense combat. Although its rank was low, it helped reduce the mental fatigue caused by prolonged fighting.
Next were the D-rank [Earth Release Affinity] and [Earth Release Skill], which increased his speed of gaining insight into Earth Release chakra and boosted the power of his Earth Release ninjutsu, respectively.
Combined with the assorted traits he had previously collected from various Earth Release ninja, his proficiency in Earth Release still fell short of his Water Release and Fire Release, but already surpassed that of most Jonin who specialized in it.
There was also [Insect Affinity], originally a D-rank trait. After defeating several ninja from the Aburame Clan, Qingyu had successfully upgraded it to C-rank.
His body now automatically emitted an aura that insects found inviting. Even the Kikaichū raised by the Aburame Clan would approach him of their own accord.
Whenever Qingyu passed an Aburame Clan ninja, the Kikaichū resting on their host would stir slightly, extending their antennae toward him as though greeting him.
Several Jonin from the Aburame Clan marveled at this, saying such behavior only occurred when Kikaichū encountered their own kind.
They even half-jokingly asked Qingyu whether he wanted to change his surname to Aburame.
Naturally, Qingyu shook his head.
He had no interest in filling his body with all sorts of insects.
Although the Kikaichū Technique was useful in both reconnaissance and combat, he already had his Sensory Barrier and Sharingan, so he had little need for it.
Still, perhaps this trait could be useful elsewhere.
Qingyu considered the possibility.
If he could extend this affinity to summoned creatures or other kinds of living beings, it might prove surprisingly effective.
Slugs were mollusks rather than insects,