New Trait Gained from Defeating Might Guy

From now on, he could also use the Summoning Jutsu to summon Slugs.

And if he found himself in danger, he could use the "Reverse Summoning Jutsu" to escape.

To be honest, Qingyu had always felt that the Summoning Jutsu was the most accessible and practical space-time ninjutsu.

If one coordinated well with their summoned beast, they could travel long distances, making it a budget version of the Flying Thunder God.

"Then, Katsuyu Sage, we'll be taking our leave."

Tsunade bowed to Katsuyu Sage.

"Until we meet again, Lady Tsunade."

Katsuyu Sage said.

Then Qingyu's vision blurred, and the floor reappeared beneath his feet.

"I'm going to take a bath."

Tsunade stretched and prepared to find a change of clothes.

Qingyu, meanwhile, headed to the backyard.

After the earlier tests, Qingyuan had successfully attached Water Release chakra to the Sword of the Thunder God.

He did not know whether it was the influence of the [Water Release Chakra Mastery (Sarutobi Hiruzen Version)] trait, which gave him Sarutobi Hiruzen's talent for Water Release chakra from his youth, allowing him to accomplish it so easily.

Building on that, Qingyu intended to try Yin Release chakra next.

Activating the Sword of the Thunder God only required infusing it with non-elemental chakra. What mattered was the amount and intensity of chakra input.

Only Water Release chakra involved a change in chakra nature.

In the ninja world, using two types of ninjutsu together had a specific name: "Combined Ninjutsu."

For example, Naruto and Gamatatsu could work together to unleash the Hurricane Water Vortex Jutsu.

Qingyu's idea was to inject Water Release chakra and Yin Release chakra one after the other.

When facing a Sharingan user, the most effective defensive measure was not to look into their eyes, but to watch their chest or feet and judge the direction of their attacks from those movements.

But if a genjutsu medium were incorporated into swordsmanship, the situation would be entirely different.

The water flowing across the blade was a natural carrier for genjutsu.

If, while swinging his sword, he made the ripples on its surface form a specific flowing pattern, then infused the water with Yin Release chakra, anyone who saw the sword would effectively fall under a genjutsu.

If they did not look at the sword, they would be cut down.

If they looked at it, they would fall into a genjutsu.

"Kyoka Suigetsu..."

Qingyu pondered inwardly.

Of course, it could not compare to Aizen's Zanpakuto from Bleach, capable of Complete Hypnosis. His genjutsu was nowhere near that level.

But the principle was the same: forcibly triggering genjutsu through a visual medium, leaving the enemy impossible to guard against.

Qingyu then activated the Sword of the Thunder God and spread a thin film of water across its blade.

He then tried to inject Yin Release chakra into the water while controlling changes in the water's flow, making ripples form a specific pattern along the blade.

Splash!

The water scattered with a loud slosh.

"This is a little difficult."

Qingyu rubbed his chin.

He had trait bonuses and the Sharingan, a representative power of Yin Release, yet he could still feel how difficult it was.

But Qingyu was not discouraged. This was never something that could be achieved overnight.

Besides, it was simply another way to expand his options against enemies. Qingyu could accept either success or failure.

The first month of vacation passed amid this training.

The weather at the Third Training Ground gradually grew hotter as well.

Cicadas droned endlessly from the trees.

"Ha!"

Might Guy darted in from the side and swept toward Qingyu's waist with a Leaf Whirlwind.

He had become noticeably faster than he had been a month ago. When his leg muscles tensed, their definition was clearly visible.

Qingyu merely glanced at Might Guy and saw through the flow of his chakra.

Then Qingyu gathered chakra in his right hand and, following the direction of Might Guy's kick, grabbed his left ankle.

Smack.

The crisp impact echoed across the Training Ground.

"What incredible strength!"

Might Guy's eyes widened.

He had used eighty percent of his strength in that kick. He had thought Qingyu would at least have to dodge before finding a chance to counterattack, but Qingyu had not even moved his feet and had caught him directly.

With a twist of his wrist, Qingyu used Might Guy's forward momentum to fling him away.

Might Guy flipped twice in midair, crashed into the ground, and rolled several times before springing back up as if nothing had happened.

"My training still isn't enough!"

Might Guy brushed grass clippings from his hair. Rather than feeling discouraged, his fighting spirit burned even hotter.

"Starting today, I'll add another hundred push-ups every day, plus a ten-kilometer weighted run!"

Kakashi stood at the edge of the Training Ground, watching the scene with a slight frown.

In terms of physical strength alone, he was far inferior to Might Guy.

Yet in Qingyu's hands, Might Guy was being casually tossed around as though an adult were playing with a child.

"Although the Sharingan cannot see through the human body's structure, it can clearly see the path of chakra flow."

Qingyu released his hand and explained to Might Guy why he had been able to catch his move so easily.

"A ninja's body is, plainly speaking, a container for chakra. Every movement requires chakra to strengthen the corresponding muscles. Since chakra is being mobilized, there will inevitably be weak points in its flow."

"Find that point, and you won't need much strength to interrupt the opponent's offensive."

"So that's how it is!"

Might Guy suddenly understood and struck his palm with a fist, but his face quickly turned troubled again.

"But I can't see chakra flow at all!"

"You don't need to see it. You have your own fighting style."

Qingyu patted his shoulder.

His own methods would only hold Might Guy back. Might Guy merely needed to keep tempering his body and meet the conditions for opening the Gate of Death.

Night Guy, unleashed through the Gate of Death, was arguably the strongest move available to an ordinary ninja.

"You're already very strong, Guy."

As soon as Qingyu finished speaking, new text appeared before his eyes.

[Detectable collectible trait: Robust Physique]

[D-rank trait: Robust Physique]

[Effect: Taijutsu power increased by 30%.]

Qingyu raised an eyebrow. Although defeating an opponent greatly increased the chance of a trait dropping, it did not trigger every time.

He had fought Might Guy several times over the past month, yet only today had a new taijutsu-type trait dropped.

A surge of warmth rose from every limb and bone, as if something had flowed through his flesh and bones before rapidly merging into them.

"It's not over yet, Qingyu! Burn, my youth!"

Might Guy was not the least bit discouraged by being thrown just now. Instead, his blood boiled even more fiercely as he charged at Qingyu.

He threw a right punch. The force of his fist was sharp, and it moved so quickly that it left an afterimage in the air.

This time, Qingyu did not use the Sharingan. He merely sidestepped instinctively with his taijutsu.

With the boost from the new trait, Qingyu's movements were much lighter and swifter than usual.

Might Guy's punch missed, and before he could withdraw his move, Qingyu had already circled behind him.

Leaf Whirlwind!

The same move looked completely different when unleashed by Qingyu.

It carried far greater force and was much faster.

Might Guy barely managed to raise his arms to block. The tremendous impact knocked him several staggering steps to the side, and he finally fell onto the ground with a thud.

"I lost!"

Might Guy raised both hands and panted heavily.