Including techniques related to Lightning Release and Earth Release, Qi has recently mastered just a few of the most basic techniques. It's better to be prepared, as they can always come in handy. Unlike ordinary ninjas, he doesn't have to spend a lot of energy and time learning other elemental Ninjutsu, nor does he have to worry about Chakra.
Kei is truly talented in learning Ninjutsu; he can master any type of technique immediately!
As for Chakra, there's no need to even mention it!
While he can't compare to those true Chakra monsters, and certainly can't be compared to chakra masters like Naruto or Hashirama Senju, compared to ordinary people, Kei is still exceptionally talented. At least he has no problem wielding the power of one chakra!
Furthermore, as Qi grows older, especially with the further enhancement of his physical abilities, he will reach his peak around the age of 20, at which point his Chakra capacity will reach its limit!
Qi really doesn't need to worry too much about this aspect.
After watching the corpses turn to ashes, Qi leaped away and quickly left the spot, heading back towards the nearest stronghold.
Having just gone through a fierce battle, although I wasn't seriously injured, my Chakra was noticeably depleted. Now that the basic mission objectives have been achieved, it's the safest course of action to return to the base and rest!
This is what Qi has learned over the past four months.
Often, ninjas who were clearly invincible, or even invincible, failed because of these seemingly minor details.
"Oh? Qi's back? Looks like you successfully achieved your goal today too?"
Outside a forward reconnaissance outpost.
A young Mist Ninja guarding the outer perimeter saw Qi return covered in blood and immediately smiled, asking a question with a bright smile.
This young Mist Ninja is also a Chunin named Ichiro Kinoshita. He comes from a small clan in Kirigakure, and if we had to categorize them, they would be closer to the Yuki Clan, from which Kei hails. It should be said that most of the few small and medium-sized ninja clans in Kirigakure are more inclined towards the Yuki Clan and Hozuki Clan clans, with the Yuki Clan having the largest share. The reason is simple: the Yuki Clan is the most normal-looking of the three great clans in terms of personality and demeanor!
The Hozuki Clan could barely accept it, and they even produced a Second Mizukage.
However, the Kaguya Clan simply plays by their own. Given the Kaguya Clan's personality, it's impossible for other ninja clans to favor Kaguya Clan. Of course, the so-called favoritism of these small and medium-sized ninja clans with bloodline limits or secret techniques doesn't mean they are closely connected or even subservient to either clan.
We're all adults here.
This kind of 'bundled sales' business philosophy should never be used lightly!
The same principle applies to the three great ninja clans.
However, under normal circumstances, these ninja clans are still willing to follow in the footsteps of the three major ninja clans to some extent, because everyone knows that if they sit idly by and watch the three major ninja clans be completely suppressed, and no one is left to stand up for them, these smaller ninja clans will have even less of a say!
This is why there was a special conscription order previously.
This is why most of the smaller ninja clans in Kirigakure chose to bet on the same thing.
As the most accomplished Mist Ninja in the past few months, Qi has already gained considerable fame on both sides!
Just like the reputation Kakashi earned during the Third Shinobi World War in the original work.
Now, considering his performance in the Shinobi World Chunin Ninja Exams, he has indeed come into the view of ninja villages around the world.
Everyone knows that Kirigakure!
Moreover, this genius is from the Yuki Clan!
People from other countries naturally become more interested, and the Sand Ninja, especially Rasa, immediately put Kei on their blacklist!
The clash in December was also a good one.
Or it was his performance in the following months, where he continuously killed Sand Ninja.
All of this was enough to make Rasa 'deeply impressed' with Kei!
This Kazekage candidate desperately wanted to kill Kei with his own hands, but unfortunately, he couldn't find a suitable opportunity. As the commander, he couldn't just go out alone; wouldn't that be giving the enemy another chance?!
The higher the level of hatred that Qi garnered among the Sand Ninja, the faster his prestige among his own Mist Ninja increased.
This Kinoshita- kun is the best proof!
"Well, although it took some effort, I guess we've completed the task! It's your turn to be on duty today, Ichiro. I thought it would be Aren."
Qi smiled gently and replied.
"Haha, it was originally Aren's turn to be on duty, but she had to go out on a last-minute mission, so it's my turn now. Hmm, you do look very tired, go back and rest!"
Ichiro Kinoshita replied with a smile.
"Um!"
Qi nodded, then leaped across the defensive line and entered the stronghold.
This stronghold was built by the Sand Ninja a few months ago. As the closest stronghold to the capital of the Land of Rivers, it naturally became a thorn in the side of the Mist Ninja. In the past few months, the Mist Ninja and the Sand Ninja have fought more than ten battles of varying sizes here!
The death toll on both sides also exceeded three digits!
The strongholds changed hands repeatedly during the constant attacks and defenses!
The Mist Ninja had only just recaptured this stronghold at the end of last month.
The entire stronghold was still filled with the stench of blood.
However, all the Mist Ninja who can stay here are true ninjas from the Bloody Mist Village.
The mere smell of blood!?
Even if they were faced with a field of corpses, they would not waver!
The beginning is a smooth and steady progress, achieved with ease and skill.
First, he went directly to the statistician at the base, gave a summary report of his mission, and then handed over the items he had obtained from the five Sand Ninja, as well as five Forehead Protector that were also stained with blood, to prove that his mission was complete.
Only then did they return to their temporary residence.
That means I can only rest for about ten hours a day, which is the schedule I've gotten used to over the past few months!
Although Kirigakure is nominally on the defensive, it cannot remain passively on the defensive forever!
If that were the case, it would be very easy to lose the initiative in the war.
Therefore, the Mist Ninja are required to not only defend but also constantly launch offensive attacks, whether it's attacking Sand Ninja strongholds, intercepting key intelligence, or destroying Sand Ninja supplies. In short, they must undertake certain offensive missions!
This is also the situation that the Sand Ninja side, or more accurately, Rasa, least wanted to see!
It's either a proactive retreat or a passive defense!
This was the choice that Rasa initially hoped the Mist Ninja would make!
This kind of protracted fighting is something that Rasa and the Sand Ninja really don't want to see. A war of attrition is the situation that the Sand Ninja absolutely cannot accept!