Target Planning

Just as the future Fifth Mizukage, Terumi Mei, was secretly harboring dissatisfaction toward the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, in her heart.

Having confirmed that both he and his companion were safe, Lin Cheng chose to continue their journey immediately after a brief rest!

Although Terumi Mei's strength had not yet reached the Kage level, her two types of Kekkei Genkai were far too overbearing!

If not for the fact that Terumi Mei had underestimated him, escaping from her hands would have been incredibly difficult.

Even if he were to use her own Kekkei Genkai powers to fight against her, it would be of no use!

His chakra storage capacity was a fatal flaw!

The final result would only be catching her off guard, with no further outcome to follow!

On the contrary, exposing the fact that he could use her Kekkei Genkai would only make her pursue him relentlessly!

She might even capture him and take him back to Kirigakure to be dissected for experiments!

After all, anyone who encountered a situation like his would likely develop a curiosity about him, right?

Recalling the consumption from when he had previously cast the One-Horned White Whale technique, Lin Cheng frowned while on the move.

Thinking about the consumption back in the Land of Snow and comparing it to the current drain, a vague comparison began to form in Lin Cheng's mind!

And this was still in a water-rich area near the coast.

If he were in a desert region like the Land of Wind, a single One-Horned White Whale technique would likely drain Lin Cheng's chakra dry!

Facing this situation, Lin Cheng could think of three possible solutions!

The first, which was the simplest for the current Lin Cheng, was also the easiest to attract unwanted attention!

Adapt to different environments and use ninjutsu that suited the corresponding terrain!

The advantage of doing this was that it could reduce his own chakra consumption!

The disadvantage, however, was that exposing too much power would make him a target for those with ulterior motives!

Given Lin Cheng's current situation, it was clearly necessary to minimize being watched by such people.

The second method was slow to take effect.

That was to increase his own chakra reserve limit!

And this method required the accumulation of time!

Beyond that, it meant relying on the power of the system to master more Kekkei Genkai!

Because Lin Cheng discovered that every time he mastered a new Kekkei Genkai, his own chakra would increase significantly on top of his original base!

As for the third?

It was to research ninjutsu that could temporarily or even permanently alter the landscape or environment!

And this, obviously, required a vast amount of ninjutsu as reference!

Therefore, it was not something that could be achieved in the short term!

Considering that his and Kimimaro's whereabouts had been discovered once again by the persistent Kirigakure.

Lin Cheng decided to leave the nearby area temporarily and head to a more distant location.

On one hand, it was to avoid the endless pursuit by Kirigakure, and on the other, it was to obtain more Kekkei Genkai!

Thus, after some deliberation, Lin Cheng decided to travel to the Land of Earth, which held a deep-seated hatred for the Land of Water.

Just like that, Lin Cheng traveled along with Kimimaro, disguising themselves all the way.

Finally, after a month, they arrived at the Land of Earth, which was surrounded by high mountains!

However, Terumi Mei and her team, who had been tracking Lin Cheng and Kimimaro the whole way, hesitated upon approaching the border of the Land of Earth.

Hatred was mutual!

Kirigakure ninjas hated Iwagakure ninjas, and how could Iwagakure ninjas not hate those from Kirigakure?

Considering that the whereabouts of Lin Cheng and his companion were now unknown, finding them would likely not be an easy task.

The final outcome might even evolve into the ninjas of Iwagakure turning around to hunt them down instead!

By then, the situation would prove to be more trouble than it was worth!

Therefore, Terumi Mei, who was leading the team, chose to abandon the mission and lead her people back to Kirigakure.