"I am surprised that you managed to think of this. Most people only consider this when they fight outside the village a couple of times," Iri said when she heard of Raiden's plan. "Still, you are out of luck. Mom can do that, and it is a very advanced technique."
It made sense… Raiden avoided asking his parents and sister about the techniques that they could use, and now he was paying the price. He will have to start the manipulation path from scratch.
Raiden's frustration was palpable as he realized the depth of the challenge ahead. Iri's remark about the manipulation technique being an advanced one only underscored the gap between his current abilities and the expertise he aspired to attain. Despite his disappointment, he knew he couldn't afford to wallow in regret.
"I know it's an advanced technique, but I still need to understand it," Raiden said, his tone earnest. "Can you tell me what you know about the manipulation path and the techniques you've seen?"
