Ever since Amada cultivated Qi, he had only known that, for now, this mysterious power could enhance his physical abilities,
but because he had yet to fully understand the contents of Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinements, he still couldn't master many of the ways to use Qi.
However, when he had fought the Cloud Village ninja that day,
he had inadvertently combined Qi with Lightning Release chakra, unleashing power far beyond the ordinary.
This discovery made Amada realize that Qi's potential went far beyond that.
The next day, Amada found an empty training ground to further test the effects of combining Qi with chakra.
He stood before a small tree and swiftly formed Hand Seals. "Lightning Release: Lightning Wave!"
Blue lightning burst from his palms and shot straight toward the tree.
The lightning struck the trunk, scattering wood chips. The bark instantly charred, and a wisp of smoke rose from it.
Amada carefully observed the effects of Lightning Release.
Then he took a deep breath, focused, and slowly guided the Qi in his dantian into his hands.
He felt the warm power flow through his body, gradually merging with his chakra.
Amada formed Hand Seals again:
"Lightning Release: Lightning Wave!"
This time, the color of the lightning changed.
The original blue radiance was gradually replaced by dazzling gold, as if a golden lightning snake had shot from his palms.
The thick bolt of golden lightning shot toward the small tree, splitting its trunk in half in an instant.
The broken trunk fell to the ground.
"What incredible destructive power!"
Amada exclaimed.
The combination of Qi and Lightning Release had unleashed such tremendous power.
This golden lightning was not only far more powerful than ordinary Lightning Release, but also faster.
Amada stood there and thought for a moment before deciding to test how Qi combined with chakra of other natures.
He formed Hand Seals again:
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A scorching orange-red fireball burst from his mouth and shot toward an open area ahead.
The fireball slammed into the ground, and the flames continued to burn.
Then he combined the Qi in his dantian with his chakra again.
Golden light began to glow inside the fireball, as if a mysterious power were surging through the flames.
The orange-red flames were gradually swallowed by gold, and the fireball turned pale gold,
radiating an energy that made his heart shudder.
However, Amada soon sensed that something was wrong.
The pale-gold fireball began to pulse erratically, as if it might go out of control at any moment.
A sense of danger welled up inside him. Just as he was about to dispel the technique, the pale-gold fireball suddenly exploded.
"Oh no!"
Amada was startled and reacted quickly.
He tumbled clumsily across the ground, narrowly escaping the blast.
Scorching flames and a shock wave swept past him, destroying the surrounding trees.
When the explosion subsided, Amada got up from the ground, brushed the dust off himself, and looked ahead.
A charred crater had been left in the ground, and the surrounding earth had cracked from the intense heat.
"That was way too close..."
Amada felt a chill of lingering fear.
He hadn't expected the combination of Qi and Fire Release to be so unstable. The slightest mistake could hurt him.
"Looks like I'll have to be more careful with my tests from now on."
Amada silently warned himself.
Amada sensed the Qi inside him and felt a little disappointed.
Although Qi had greatly increased his strength, he still had too little of it to sustain high-intensity combat for long.
He knew he would need more training and practice before he could fully master this mysterious power.
A few days later, Amada returned to the Anbu base.
This time, he received a new mission.
Standing at the mission desk, Amada muttered to himself:
"Hopefully nothing weird happens this time."
His gaze involuntarily shifted to the branch chief assigning the missions.
The branch chief had clearly noticed Amada looking at him and smiled faintly.
"Don't worry. This mission will be fine. The target is inside the Land of Fire. You won't be sent to risk your life at the border of the Land of Lightning like last time."
Amada nodded, feeling a little more at ease.
He took the mission scroll and left the Anbu base.
Once outside, Amada opened the scroll and read it carefully.
The mission was not complicated:
Capture a spy who had infiltrated the Land of Fire.
According to the intelligence, the spy was posing as the owner of a small-town tavern and had recently been reported for suspicious behavior by an alert local.
Amada's mission was to investigate and confirm the man's identity.
If he was confirmed to be a spy, Amada was to capture him. If he resisted, he was to be killed without hesitation.
A lively town in the Land of Fire was holding a festival. The streets were packed with people, bustling and noisy.
Following the intelligence, Amada arrived at the target tavern.
He had planned to go straight inside and scope the place out, but a burly man at the entrance stopped him.
"Kid, this isn't a place for you."
The man spoke coldly, with a hint of contempt in his eyes.
Only then did Amada realize that he still looked like a boy. Naturally, they wouldn't let him into a tavern.
He said nothing and turned to leave. Finding an empty corner, he formed Hand Seals and used the Transformation Technique.
A moment later, a tall young man stood where he had been.
Amada examined his new appearance and nodded with satisfaction before heading back to the tavern.
This time, the bouncer didn't stop him. He merely glanced at Amada before letting him in.
Inside, the tavern was noisy and chaotic.
The crowd was a motley mix: some were drinking, some gambling,
and a few fierce-looking men were eyeing every newcomer with open hostility.
As soon as Amada entered, he felt several sharp gazes fall on him, as if they were assessing how dangerous he was.
He walked casually to the counter, ordered a drink, then found a seat in the corner.
The bartender was a lanky young man who didn't look like the owner, just an ordinary employee.
He needed to find a way to meet the owner first.
Pretending to drink, he carefully observed the people around him.
Asking directly where the owner was would seem too strange and arouse suspicion.
Amada thought for a moment, then decided to find a way to make the owner show himself.
He looked around and fixed his gaze on a burly, broad-faced man with a fleshy face.
The man was sitting at a table, drinking heavily,
and letting out a rough laugh every so often. He was clearly hot-tempered.
Amada stood up and strolled toward him as if without a care.
As he approached, he deliberately slipped and slammed his shoulder into the man.
"Hey! Watch where you're going, kid!"
The man jumped to his feet, furious, ready to throw a punch.
Amada raised his head, and his eyes turned crimson Sharingan in an instant.
The man met Amada's gaze and froze.
Then his head lolled to one side, and he fell straight into a deep sleep.
Amada supported him, patting his shoulder as if concerned, then leaned in and whispered a few words in his ear.
"When you wake up, start causing trouble. Make it as big a scene as you can."
Amada's voice echoed through the man's mind like a nightmare.
Once he was done, Amada walked away as if nothing had happened, returned to his seat, and pretended to keep drinking.
The others in the tavern hadn't noticed a thing. They remained immersed in their own noisy revelry.
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