Chapter 66: The Seven Swords
While rumours continued to spread, Arthur remained invisible in the background.
He had secured his headquarters, but a base was meaningless without authority.
Thus, he focused on honing his newfound Kekkei Genkai: ice style.
Ice style was considered a special bloodline trait. It allowed users to combine the power of water and wind to manipulate ice. This Kekkei Genkai was feared, particularly by the Land of Mist, where the Yuki clan wielded this power.
Ice ninjutsu can take many forms. Haku, the most notable user, could create intricate ice structures and even teleport between them. Other users can create ice weapons, freeze opponents with a touch, or even manipulate their own body temperature.
A common feature of it is its ability to drastically lower the surrounding temperature.
Now that Arthur had three million ryō, it was time to meet his needs.
With a traveler's hood pulled low over his transformed face, he slipped into the town's most utilitarian hotel, blending seamlessly.
A week's stay cost him a small pittance—a hundred ryō for a room and basic amenities. Comfort mattered little to him; his true solace lay in honing his abilities.
Arthur was no stranger to a life on the move. He thrived in the quiet solitude of the wilderness.
Venturing out at night, he found a remote valley, surrounded by the towering pines that encircled it. A small, frozen lake lay at the heart of the valley.