Chapter 245 After the War

Returning to the Xishan stronghold again, Qing Ming looked at the drastically changed mountain terrain and could easily deduce the intensity of the battle last night.

At this time, almost all the trees on the mountain had disappeared, replaced by various strange-shaped lava crystals.

In addition, there are many powerful earth escape ninjutsus that cause the mountains to collapse.

In short, this is already a brand new place.

When stationed in such a place, the first thing to do is to explore the surrounding environment.

As soon as he thought about this, Qing Ming directly faced Yamanaka Ju behind him and ordered: "Ju, you immediately lead someone to find out the surrounding situation, and then formulate a new defensive strategy."

"Yes, Captain!"

Hearing this, Yamanaka Ju immediately responded without any hesitation.

However, his voice sounded a little weak, as if he had a serious illness.

Actually, pretty much the same!

Yesterday, although they withdrew from the main battlefield in time and did not participate in the subsequent 'battle for the four tails' here, the fighting on the peripheral battlefield was not avoided.

Yamanaka Kiku's heart was injured in this battle. Although Qingming had used medical ninjutsu to treat it, it was still not fully healed because the time was short.

If it were in the past, such an injury would have taken a few days to recover.

But not this time.

In yesterday's battle, Konoha's losses were too great, and the defense at various points could not be relaxed, so these lightly wounded people could only be sent out.

Looking at the people who had left, Qing Ming ducked to his original residence.

Unfortunately, this place has changed beyond recognition.

The simple wooden house he lived in before had long been reduced to ashes.

Qing Ming didn't show any pretense, he just found a boulder formed by the solidification of lava and sat on it.

He formed a seal with his hands and skillfully performed the 'Palm Immortal Technique', condensing a stream of pure Yang Escape Chakra and beginning to strengthen his body.

In the process of strengthening, he was distracted and thinking about what to do next.

First of all, it goes without saying, definitely continue to strengthen your body.

He must seize this rare and stable time and not waste a single minute.

Secondly, he also has to find a way to collect knowledge related to the development of water attribute chakra, as well as some water escape ninjutsu.

Although he does not have time to develop water attribute chakra for the time being, he can start preparations after this round of strengthening is completed.

Instead of waiting until then to collect in a hurry, it is better to prepare in advance.

Finally, there's the third thing, and that's finding a replacement weapon.

As his strength continues to improve, the short sword in his hand that cannot conduct chakra has greatly restricted the display of his strength.

If you don't want to suffer from this when fighting with others in the future, you must replace it as soon as possible.

As for the target, he already has it, and that is the Kusanagi sword, which is rare in the ninja world.

It just so happened that the Uchiha clan could help with both collecting knowledge and finding weapons.

Needless to say about the former, as a wealthy family that has been passed down for thousands of years, such knowledge and ninjutsu can be easily produced.

As for the latter.

This was also a decision he had made long ago.

Compared with the intelligence network of the entire Uchiha clan, his efficiency alone is too slow, and it is far better to let the clan help him find it.

As for whether the Uchiha clan will help, in the face of his request as a 'rising star', I believe that both conservatives and radicals who intend to win over him will not refuse.

Three minutes later.

Qing Ming opened his eyes.

He did not rush to use the 'Palm Immortal Technique' again to strengthen his body. Instead, he took out a pen and paper and wrote a letter after careful consideration.

After finishing writing, Qing Ming put the letter away.

In two days, the convoy transporting supplies from the base camp will arrive. At that time, just find someone to take the letter back.

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In a flash, another week has passed.

It's early March.

Qing Ming could clearly feel that his body was one step closer to transformation. In at most one week, it would definitely undergo transformation.

"Soon, soon!"

Somewhere on the mountain, Qing Ming opened his eyes and murmured to himself.

A moment later, there was a sound of footsteps. Qing Ming looked for his voice and saw several Konoha Chuunin walking out from behind the strange-shaped lava crystals.

These are his direct subordinates, responsible for patrolling this area.

Seeing them coming, Qing Ming asked directly: "Is there anything unusual?"

"No."

A Konoha chuunin replied concisely.

Qing Ming was not surprised by this answer.

As he expected, after the battle a week ago, Iwa Ninja's offensive rhythm slowed down significantly.

Not to mention large-scale attacks, even small-scale conflicts have become rare.

In the past week, they had only spotted enemies on their side a handful of times, and the battles that broke out were not even battles.

As long as those rock ninjas find themselves exposed, they will retreat immediately without any hesitation, so encounters often turn into pursuit battles.

Therefore, head-on conflict is almost non-existent.

However, a week has passed, and I think Iwa Ninja has almost recovered, so there is no guarantee that a big one will not happen.

Alert in his heart, Qing Ming said to several of his subordinates: "Don't relax your vigilance. The enemy may restart the war at any time. Be careful when patrolling."

"Yes, Captain!"

Several Konoha chuunin were shocked and quickly responded.

Seeing this, Qing Ming waved his hand and said: "Okay, let's go to the next area!"

With that said, he stood up and ran in another direction.

Several Konoha chunin followed closely behind.

Soon, the group arrived at their destination.

Without waiting for Qingming to speak, several Konoha chunin left in a wise manner and spread out to carry out routine patrols and searches.

Qing Ming himself found a new place and began to use the 'Palm Immortal Technique' to condense the Yang Escape Chakra and strengthen his body.

In this way, time passed day by day.

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Three days later.

evening.

Qing Ming had just completed his patrol mission and returned to his residence at the top of the mountain. Before his butt was warm, there was a knock on the door.

Dong Dong Dong~

Qing Ming opened his eyes impatiently and said, "Come in!"

Crunch~

A Konoha Chuunin pushed open the door and entered.

"What's up?"

Qing Ming looked at the other party and said in an indifferent tone.

"Jounin Qingming, Captain Yuito called all the jonins to a meeting. This is the warrant!"

The Konoha chuunin replied in a neither humble nor condescending manner. As he spoke, he took out a handwritten summons order from his arms.

Qing Ming took the warrant and checked it. After confirming that there was no problem, he nodded and said, "When exactly?"

"In half an hour."

The Konoha chuunin replied.

"Okay, I understand, you can go back and resume your life."

After hearing Qingming's words, the Konoha chuunin no longer stayed. After exiting the wooden house, he immediately used the 'Blinking Body Technique' and left.