A fierce gust burst from Qingyuan’s mouth, stirring the gravel on the ground.
With a bang, one pebble slammed into the courtyard wall and punched a hole clean through it.
The little stone crumbled to dust and scattered across the ground.
“Sure enough, the more chakra I output, the greater the power becomes.”
Qingyuan thought to himself.
It was like how a single Fire Release ninjutsu cast by Madara Uchiha could force twenty Water Release ninja to form a squad and jointly cast a Water Release ninjutsu just to cancel it out.
After all, Madara Uchiha was someone who could fight Hashirama Senju.
He could even use the Nine-Tails as a summoned beast, and without absorbing any tailed-beast chakra, he fought Hashirama Senju from start to finish using only his own chakra.
His chakra reserves had to be immense.
“Hiss…”
Qingyuan clutched his head.
A sharp pain had suddenly flashed through it.
This was the price of using the forbidden drug.
Fortunately, it would take only three months to dissipate.
“If I take this forbidden drug again after three months, will it still work?”
Qingyuan asked.
“It won’t have much effect anymore.”
Renegade Qingyuan shook his head.
As if things could be that easy.
This kind of forbidden drug merely further stimulated the body’s latent potential.
Its effects were best the first time.
After that, it could practically be said to have no effect at all.
Otherwise, why would Orochimaru be so obsessed with Sasuke’s body?
It was because the body’s innate talent was simply too important.
“So there’s nothing left…”
Hearing this, Qingyuan casually picked up a piece of broken stone about the size of the hole and used it to plug the opening in the courtyard wall.
“Then I’ll move on to ninjutsu training.”
Qingyuan planned to learn another Lightning Release ninjutsu.
Among the five great nature transformations, Lightning Release could be said to have the highest ceiling.
The reason was simple.
Later on, things like Ten-Tails jinchuriki, the Otsutsuki Clan, and all sorts of artificial humans would mostly possess the ability to absorb ninjutsu, unless one learned senjutsu.
Otherwise, they could simply absorb Earth Release, Wind Release, and Water Release.
Even Amaterasu, hailed as the strongest attack, was hampered by having only a single nature and was easily countered.
Lightning Release was different.
It could activate cells, enhance taijutsu across the board, and raise one’s base stats.
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“I’ll start by learning ‘Lightning Release: Earth Walk.'”
Qingyuan looked at the scroll in his hand, which recorded several ninjutsu.
Renegade Qingyuan had told him about two Lightning Release ninjutsu and three Fire Release ninjutsu in total.
“Lightning Release: Earth Walk” was among them.
This technique could release a mass of irregular lightning bolts along the ground.
The Battle of Kannabi Bridge took place in a stretch of valleys, with forests everywhere.
Some areas would be very narrow.
Using this technique there would leave the enemy little room to dodge, making it difficult to evade.
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The next day.
Qingyuan put on the new chainmail undershirt he had bought, pulled a layer of clothing over it, slung his field pack—with all his tools already organized—onto his back, and headed for the agreed meeting place.
“Obito is late again.”
When Qingyuan arrived, he heard Kakashi complaining about Obito.
“He’s probably off helping some old lady again.”
Shiranui Genma had a senbon clamped at the corner of his mouth.
He knew something of Obito’s temperament, after all.
They were all classmates in the same squad.
“Where’s Kurenai?”
Qingyuan came over and asked.
“She’s up ahead making preparations.”
Shiranui Genma pointed forward.
Kurenai Yuhi was busy checking the items they needed to bring.
“Qingyuan, Rin, please go look for Obito.”
Minato Namikaze spoke up.
He had not called Kakashi because he was afraid the two of them might get into a conflict.
At this critical juncture, it was better for the team to remain on good terms.
“Yes, Minato-sensei.”
Rin Nohara nodded.
Qingyuan naturally had no objection.
He had never been to where the Uchiha lived, so this was a good chance to broaden his horizons.
He remembered that Obito had once kissed Rin’s photograph, and when Kakashi went to look for him, he had walked in on the scene.
He wondered what Obito was doing right now.
“Let’s go, Rin.”
“Mm.”
Rin Nohara jogged to catch up with Qingyuan.
At that moment, Obito had completely lost himself in his own world.
They were heading to the battlefield today, so he planned to relax a little.
He took out a group photograph of Minato Squad.
It showed Rin Nohara, Kakashi, Minato Namikaze, and himself.
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“Rin…”
Obito automatically ignored Kakashi and Minato Namikaze in the photograph, his entire mind focused on Rin Nohara.
“This feels a little awkward.”
Just as Obito was about to try sneaking a kiss, he remembered the last time Kakashi had caught him.
He looked left and right.
After confirming that no one was around, he took out the tape and toilet paper again.
He taped over Kakashi’s head so he would not feel as though he were secretly kissing Kakashi.
After doing all that, Obito picked up the toilet paper and prepared to secretly kiss Rin Nohara’s photograph.
Time for a little fantasy!
“Rin…”
Overcome with emotion, Obito involuntarily called Rin Nohara’s name.
“Uh… Obito, I’m here.”
To Obito’s surprise, someone answered him.
And that voice was the very one he yearned to hear day and night.
Oh no!
Obito’s hand tightened around the toilet paper, and his gaze slowly rose.
He saw two figures standing by the window.
One was Rin Nohara, and the other was Qingyuan.
“Ahem, so it’s Rin and Qingyuan.”
Obito smoothly changed direction, wiping his nose with the paper and pretending that nothing had happened.
“What were you just doing, Obito?”
Qingyuan looked at Obito holding the picture frame.
Even without seeing the picture on the front, he could tell what it showed.
“Nothing. Just reminiscing about the past.”
With Rin Nohara standing right in front of him, Obito shot Qingyuan a meaningful look, signaling him not to press the matter.
“You need to take care of your health and practice moderation, Obito.”
Qingyuan said earnestly.