Naruto: My Progress in Konoha.

Chapter 1046 Solution
To solve this problem, we can start from three aspects.

Firstly, it is about finding places with more abundant natural energy.

Currently, the speed at which his shadow clones absorb natural energy is not the limit of level 7; it's just that the environment limits him.

If they could find a place rich in natural energy, the shadow clones would definitely be able to absorb even more natural energy.

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In the present ninja world, after being drained by the Ten-Tails God Tree, there is not much natural energy left. No matter how rich the energy is in the outside world, it is just so-so.

Unless he can conquer the three holy lands and occupy those auspicious locations, it doesn't matter where he goes.

Currently, he has neither the intention nor the capability to do so.

Therefore, this option can basically be ruled out.

Secondly, it creates more shadow clones to gain an advantage through sheer numbers and absorb more natural energy.

However, this would inevitably delay his development of 'Dust Release' and ultimately affect the time it would take for him to fuse the seven chakra nature transformations and master the Bloodline Limit.

Qingming really didn't want to disrupt this rhythm unless absolutely necessary.

Thirdly, it is to improve the proficiency level of 'natural energy perception' and 'natural energy control'.

Indeed, the scarcity of natural energy in the outside world limits the effectiveness of shadow clones.

However, higher levels of 'natural energy perception' and 'natural energy control' still allow them to absorb more natural energy.

After all, they can't absorb all the natural energy around them; if they squeeze it out, there will always be some.

Fortunately, after these days of practice, his 'Natural Energy Perception' and 'Natural Energy Control' are approaching level 8.

Based on the current progress, they should be able to successfully advance to level 8 in about a week.

And within a week.
Although it's not short, it's not too long either.

Qingming can wait!
So, after thinking about it for a while, he finally decided to let nature take its course and wait for the upgrades in 'Natural Energy Perception' and 'Natural Energy Control'.

As for what to do about the lack of natural energy this week?
It's very simple. For the missing part, just use ordinary chakra to replace the 'Extreme Body Technique'. It will only slightly reduce the strengthening efficiency for a few days, which is no big deal.

Having made up his mind, Qingming wasted no more time. He composed himself and immediately began a new round of cultivation.

Soon, a day had passed.

The next day.

After completing his training in 'Body Limit', Qingming practiced 'Heart Reflection Technique' for two hours. Once night fell, he returned to Konoha.

This is the tenth day of his arduous training; tomorrow is his day to rest.

Therefore, he did not start cultivating too late.

After returning to the village, he first synchronized his shadow clone's memories to get a general understanding of what had happened in the village over the past ten days.

As he had expected, Konoha had spent the past ten days dealing with the mess left by the Nine-Tails' attack, and nothing major had happened.

In fact, with the reduction in patrol personnel, the atmosphere in the village became noticeably more relaxed.

This made Qingming breathe a sigh of relief.

Although after those initial three days, he was basically certain that nothing major would happen.

But only now can he finally relax.

After all, everything has a time limit.

Since nothing major happened in these ten days, including those three days, the possibility of another major event occurring in the coming period is very low.

Therefore, before Naruto's generation grows up, there won't be many things that might affect him. After much thought, Qingming realized that only the signing of a peace treaty between Kumogakure and Konoha, and the struggle for power between the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and Konoha, might affect his training.

Oh, right, and the restart of the Hidden Mist Village's 'Blood Mist Policy'.

If Obito Uchiha chooses to control Yagura Karatachi, just as he remembers, then it's highly likely that he will be implicated.

After all, he had left quite a few spies in Kirigakure, and even the Master Yuan was his puppet.

In this situation, it would be almost impossible for the other party to implement the 'Blood Mist Policy' within Kirigakure.

However, as far as I remember, Obito Uchiha didn't reveal much information at this point in time.

Now, he first invaded Iwagakure and was targeted by Onoki, and then he caused the Nine-Tails' rampage in Konoha. Minato Namikaze, who fought him at close range, is still alive.

In this situation, other villages will definitely notice him.

Given this, can he still successfully control Yagura?
Qingming felt it was risky.

Take the butterfly effect as an example: even a tiny change can affect the outcome, let alone a change of this magnitude!

If Yagura had obtained even a little bit of information and had been careful, even if he couldn't defeat Obito Uchiha, he would most likely have been able to avoid being controlled.

After all, this is a powerful being who can perfectly control a tailed beast; his temperament and strength are both quite impressive.

Even if Obito Uchiha successfully manipulated Yagura Karatachi, it doesn't necessarily mean he could smoothly implement the 'Blood Mist Policy'.

After all, times have changed.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind. After a moment of thought, Qingming gathered his thoughts, tidied himself up, changed into casual clothes, and headed to the 'Food Street'.

Compared to ten days ago, the area is much tidier now, and some buildings that were not severely damaged have been repaired.

Even those buildings that were severely damaged and needed to be rebuilt have already taken shape.

Qingming's gaze swept over the buildings and the craftsmen still working, then he stepped straight into a restaurant.

Coincidentally, the restaurant that was restored ahead of schedule was the barbecue restaurant he used to frequent.

They are still selling barbecue, and the owner hasn't changed.

Qingming walked in with practiced ease, found a corner, and began ordering food.

After a hearty meal, Qingming's appetite was satisfied.

Afterwards, he left the barbecue restaurant, bought some snacks from a food stall outside, and then returned home.

Back home, after finishing his snacks and resting for a while, Qingming went into the cultivation room to continue his cultivation for the day.

However, he skipped the part about creating shadow clones to develop Dust Release by using the 'Multiple Shadow Clone Technique'. Instead, he quietly used the 'Mind Reflection Technique' to stimulate the evolution of his Sharingan.

Four hours passed in the blink of an eye.

It was late at night.

After completing his planned training, Qingming yawned and returned to his bedroom to rest.

A speechless night!
The next day, he did not engage in any cultivation; he simply relaxed his mind and body.

During this time, he also received a task that he was to carry out the next day.

Qingming directly handed the task over to a wooden clone, and after resting for a day, he returned to Moon Island to begin a new round of arduous training.

He wouldn't have done this before.

But now
His 'Wood Clone Technique' had already reached perfection, and the wooden clones he created were extremely stable, making them perfect for him to carry out his missions.

(End of this chapter)