In Konoha, at the start, Hinata was given the Tenseigan.

"Water Flow Impact!" He launched a surprise attack from the side, attempting to break through the wind blade's defense.

Wind Blade looked surprised, then turned around and counterattacked.

But this time, Xia Mu was fully prepared.

"Water surges and wind whips!" He combined the water flow with the wind to form a powerful vortex, launching another attack on the wind blades.

"It's time to end this!" Xia Mu thought to himself, gathering all his strength.

The powerful water flow and wind combined to create an incredibly strong impact.

"I absolutely cannot lose!" He charged forward, striving for the hope of victory.

The competition intensified, and Natsuki displayed unparalleled determination in the face of a formidable opponent.

He believes that only through perseverance and hard work can victory be achieved in this challenging and turbulent journey.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground. Xia Mu sat quietly in a corner of the training field, his hands folded on his knees, eyes closed in rest.

216: The combination of ice and water! An unexpected effect!!

Having experienced the competition, he has gained a deeper understanding of his own abilities.

Just then, a light footstep sound came from beside him, interrupting his thoughts.

"Hey, Xia Mu!" A clear voice rang out. Xia Mu opened his eyes and saw Xiao Xue standing in front of him.

Yuki is a ninja from Konoha Village. She is skilled in using Ice Release and has a lively and cheerful personality, bringing a lot of laughter to those around her.

"The recent matches have been so exciting for me, you're amazing!" Xiaoxue said, her eyes shining with admiration.

"Thank you, Xiaoxue." Xia Mu smiled slightly, feeling a warm glow in her heart.

"I heard there's going to be a new challenge, are you planning to participate?" Xiaoxue asked, leaning closer.

Xia Mu nodded, his gaze hardening: "Of course, challenges are always part of growth."

Xiaoxue nodded: "Then I want to participate too! Let's work hard together!"

Xia Mu silently felt grateful, realizing that having such a partner was his greatest fortune.

"By the way, I'd like to ask you some Ice Release techniques." Xia Mu changed the subject, hoping to improve his abilities through this.

Xiaoxue smiled brightly: "No problem, Xia Mu. We can train together!"

After making the agreement, the two began training.

Xiaoxue gradually demonstrated her ice-escape techniques to Xia Mu, who then used water flow to coordinate with them, trying to find a point of convergence between the two.

"Combining them like this will produce unexpected results." Xiaoxue said as she demonstrated, the ice and snow sparkling in the sunlight, like pure white flowers.

As the training progressed, Xia Mu gradually felt the wonderful fusion of water and ice.

"Try this!" Xiaoxue instructed.

Natsuki adjusted his mindset and tried his best to channel his chakra into his hands, instantly creating a ball of water.

"Water Dragon Technique!" he shouted, and the water meandered through the air.

"Ice Blade!" Xiaoxue then used Ice Release from the side, quickly turning the water into ice blades.

"Great, a perfect combination!" Xiaoxue exclaimed in surprise, her face full of a sense of accomplishment.

As time went on, the two became more and more in sync, and the training gradually became easier.

"This feels amazing!" Xia Mu said, feeling a surge of pride as he watched the combination of ice and water dance in the air.

Just then, a burly ninja walked over.

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His name is Raishi, a powerful ninja from another village, possessing extremely strong lightning release abilities, and a calm and serious personality.

"Are you training here?" Lei Shi asked in a deep voice, his gaze serious.

“Yes, we are training our skills in combining ice and water,” Xia Mu replied.

"The combination of ice and water?" Lei Shi smiled slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. "This is a skill with great potential, capable of producing unexpected effects in combat."

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Xia Mu's face lit up with joy: "Do you think this skill has potential?"

"Of course, but to fully master it requires constant practice and refinement," Lei Shi said solemnly.

"Do you have any suggestions?" Xia Mu asked eagerly.

"Hone your skills through combat. In real combat, you can discover your shortcomings and grow under pressure," Lei Shi earnestly advised.

“Great idea, I’ll definitely try it!” Xia Mu nodded gratefully.

"Furthermore, I heard there's a new challenge tournament coming up next week, and many strong competitors will be participating," Lei Shi added, his tone tinged with excitement.

217: The Black-Clad Ninja! People from Amegakure!!

Xia Mu was startled; the challenge was an excellent opportunity for him to showcase himself.

"I will definitely participate!" Xia Mu replied firmly.

"I want to try it too!" Xiaoxue's eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Let's work hard together and strive for good results in the competition," Lei Shi encouraged.

After training, Xia Mu and Xiao Xue agreed to train again, while Lei Shi went to prepare for the next competition. "490"

Xia Mu secretly vowed in his heart that he would never let this opportunity go to waste.

Back home, Xia Mu sat by the window, gazing at the starry sky, contemplating the challenges that lay ahead.

This match will be a real test, and he must continuously improve his abilities.

In his dream, he saw himself wielding a combination of water and ice in a competition, surrounded by endless applause.

"I will definitely succeed!" Xia Mu silently vowed to himself, his eyes shining with unwavering determination.

Time flies, and the day of the competition is drawing ever closer, a tense atmosphere begins to permeate the village.

Numerous ninjas gathered, preparing to face this grand challenge.

Xia Mu was filled with anticipation and nervousness; he knew this was his stage.

Every challenge is an opportunity for growth, and this time, he absolutely cannot miss it.

The morning sunlight streamed through the curtains into Xia Mu's room, making it warm and bright.

He opened his eyes, his heart filled with anticipation.

Today is the day of the challenge, and Xia Mu is incredibly excited.

He quickly finished washing up, put on his ninja outfit, and the reflection in the mirror showed a spirited young man.

"I must give it my all today!" Xia Mu muttered to himself in front of the mirror, a smile playing on his lips.

Stepping outside, the atmosphere in the village grew even more enthusiastic, with ninjas from all around gathering towards the venue for the challenge tournament.

As Xia Mu followed the flow of people, he secretly recalled the training he had undergone during this period.

His training with Xiaoxue, combining ice and water, yielded great results, while Leishi's advice filled him with confidence for the challenge.

On the road, he ran into his long-lost friend, Xiao Feng.

Xiaofeng is a ninja who specializes in Wind Release techniques. He has a friendly personality and is good at communicating. He can always ease the tense atmosphere around him with humor.

"Hey, Xia Mu! Ready for the challenge?" Xiao Feng waved to him, a sunny smile on his face.

"Of course! I will do my best!" Xia Mu replied, a fighting spirit rising in his heart.

"I heard that the opponents this time are very strong, especially that ninja from Amegakure. His water-style techniques are extremely powerful," Xiao Feng continued, a nervous look flashing in his eyes.

"Really? I must be careful." Xia Mu secretly memorized this information.

The two chatted all the way until they finally arrived at the venue for the challenge.

The atmosphere in the venue was incredibly enthusiastic, with cheers erupting from the audience as the ninjas warmed up, preparing for the upcoming battle.

Xia Mu patrolled the sidelines, feeling a surge of tension.

Just then, a 4.4-meter tall figure caught his eye.

The ninja was completely clad in a black ninja outfit, his eyes resolute and cold.

His name is Yu Lin, he comes from Amegakure (Hidden Rain Village), and he is skilled in using powerful water-style techniques.

Yu Lin's background is extremely mysterious, and his origins are unknown, but his strength is renowned among ninjas.

"You must be Xia Mu?" Yu Lin stepped forward, her gaze carrying a hint of challenge.

218: A formidable opponent! Fighting spirit ignited!!

“That’s right, I will do my best!” Xia Mu replied, his fighting spirit ignited.

"I've heard you're skilled at combining water and ice; it's worth a try." Yu Lin sneered, seemingly unconcerned about Xia Mu's abilities.