After ending the battle with Kisame Hoshigaki.
Qi then returned to his daily routine of going back to his three points and going back to his home.
Over the past three months, Qi has gradually explored and further mastered a higher level of control over his Ice Release Kekkei Genkai!
The ability to One-Handed Hand Seals is one of the best proofs of this.
But that's not enough!
What I aim for is that any spell can be released with One-Handed Hand Seals, in addition to the range and intensity of the spell!
This is also something that the Ice Release passed down through the Yuki Clan needs to achieve!
Large and wide!
Cold and biting!
And then there's hardness!
Kai's highest expectation for his Ice Release is to reach the level of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release. That First Hokage could easily suppress Tailed Beast with his so-called Wood Golems and Wood Dragon. Couldn't he Minazuki Kei, try using Ice Dragons and Ice Golems to suppress a Tailed Beast in the future!?
It could even reach the point of freezing over thousands of miles of polar mirrors!
Although he knew it was difficult, and that the probability was almost zero, it didn't stop Qi from making it his goal and striving towards it!
Everyone should have dreams; what if they come true?
Especially since that great battle with Jiu, when he voluntarily released the immense ice power within his body, Qi has gradually discovered over the past three months that his body, or more precisely, his cells, are slowly undergoing some subtle changes!
Whether it poses a threat or causes damage is hard to say at this time!
However, Qi could clearly sense that his understanding and control of Ice Release were becoming more and more refined and effortless!
With further improvement in self-control, Qi has already begun to achieve one of the initial goals he set for himself!
That is to follow Qi's own thoughts and use the enormous power of ice to condense and manifest a special form, such as a frost sword!
However, at this stage, we are still exploring and adapting, and it is not very stable yet, let alone ready to be put into actual combat!
But it's only a matter of time!
Kirigakure is located in the northeastern corner of the mountains, a little remote from the Yuki Clan's territory, in a relatively flat area on the inner side.
"Drink!"
Qi's somewhat short figure leaped freely inside.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Ding ding ding!"
Accompanying its rapid, circling motion, one after another, dazzlingly beautiful, cold glints of light flew out from its palm.
The moment it submerged above the earth's surface.
After producing a series of crisp, clear sounds, those who pay attention will notice that the cold light will soon melt away completely.
It left behind small, inconspicuous puddles of water on the ground.
"Phew, is it still a little bit of a stretch?"
The pace stopped.
The figure stopped.
Qi looked at the series of masterpieces he had created, which were gradually coming closer, and while exhaling a breath of stale air, he still shook his head with some dissatisfaction.
While being able to further control his Ice Release Kekkei Genkai, unlike his clansmen who all followed the traditional path of forceful and expansive techniques, Qi forged his own path while continuing the traditional path established by his clansmen.
That is to emphasize the subtle control and manifestation of Ice Release as much as possible!
Of course, strictly speaking, this was not Qi's original idea. In the history of the Yuki Clan, some of their ancestors had tried similar methods, but they almost all stopped at the initial stage. The reason is simple: their Chakra control was not sophisticated enough!
Even if someone manages to take the first step, the boost to their strength is not significant. It would be better to focus on figuring out how to release and control large-scale Ice Release techniques.
From the perspective of ordinary members of the Yuki Clan, the wider, deeper, and harder their Ice Release releases are, the stronger they are!
There's no need to deliberately take a longer route.
Qi himself was also clearly aware of this, but he felt that he still had room for choice and could try more things. If he succeeded, it would be an extremely powerful boost to his combat strength!
"It seems we still need to increase the output of Chakra. Only in this way can we achieve true materialization. However, stability is an issue, and Chakra control also needs to be more refined and precise."
Qi frowned, silently pondering in his heart.
That's what cultivation is all about: after setting a goal, you try repeatedly, find the problems, and then solve them.
Either achieve the goal.
Alternatively, you could revise your plans.
It's impossible to achieve success overnight; we can only improve things little by little!
This is especially true when it comes to cultivation involving precision and dexterity. Although Qi was a little impatient and wanted to make a breakthrough in the shortest amount of time, this kind of thing really can't be accomplished in a short period of time!
If it were that easy...
Qi wouldn't need to be so troubled.
"Drink!"
Ice Release!
There's still a considerable distance to go before it can be truly applied in real-world combat.
And it was also during this time that Qi devoted himself wholeheartedly to his cultivation.
In the Mizukage Building, located far away in the heart of Kirigakure, Ao, after returning to the village, threw himself into another task. As Jonin of the village and a confidant of the Genji, even if he didn't have the full trust of the Fourth Mizukage, Karatachi Yagura.
Ao can still occupy a relatively important position in the upper echelons of Kirigakure.
Although the number of daily tasks that Qing needs to handle has been reduced due to her role as the shift leader, there are still some tasks that Qing needs to review or process.
Therefore, during the period of leading the team.
Even without considering the issue of rest.
Every now and then, Qing would give Team 7 a break, otherwise he wouldn't have time to deal with these matters!
This time was no exception.
During the few days that Qi and the other two were either cultivating or resting.
Qing remained focused on the various tasks within the village.
After spending a few days and almost finishing up the matter, Qing planned to lead the three members of the Team 7 to carry out the mission again.
Right at this point.
"Qing, the Fourth Hokage has given orders!"
A member of the Mizukage's direct Anbu appeared directly in front of Ao, speaking in a very low voice.
'Does the Mizukage have orders?'
Qing was briefly taken aback, but then immediately understood, nodding with a serious expression and saying, "Yes, I understand!"
Then.
They followed closely behind this Anbu, heading towards the Mizukage's private office on the top floor.
By the time Qing arrived.
Karatachi Yagura was sitting upright at his desk, writing furiously.
This is almost the most common scene for the Kage of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. As the Kage of their respective villages, they have an immense number of affairs to handle every day.