Chapter 343: Unbelievable

Sasuke frowned, his vigilance toward Li An deepening further. He knew the importance of the Ninjutsu Secret Manual and would naturally not easily let Li An obtain the method to decipher it.

Just then, Iruka arrived at the trading market. Seeing the scene before him, he couldn't help but frown. "What happened here?" he asked.

Li An glanced at Iruka and said, "These people wanted to rob me, so I taught them a lesson."

Iruka looked at the dark forces on the ground, then at Li An, his suspicion growing heavier. He felt the outsider's appearance was too suspicious, and his strength was so powerful it was hard to believe.

"Regardless, this is Konoha Village, and such fighting is not allowed here," Iruka said sternly.

Li An nodded slightly and said, "I understand, Teacher Iruka. I only wish to exchange for the method to decipher the Ninjutsu Secret Manual; I bear no ill intent."

Iruka looked at Li An, then at Sasuke, and said, "The Ninjutsu Secret Manual is a crucial secret of Konoha Village and is not easily deciphered. None of you should cause trouble here."

Having spoken, Iruka led the dark forces away from the trading market. Li An and Sasuke remained on the spot, staring at each other, the atmosphere still tense.

"I will not let you easily obtain the deciphering method," Sasuke said coldly.

Li An smiled and said, "Then let's see. I will definitely find the method to decipher the manual; no one can stop me."

Their gazes met again, and a new struggle seemed about to unfold. In a corner of the trading market, a pair of eyes silently watched all this, a sinister smile curling on their lips. This person was Orochimaru, who thought to himself, "Interesting. These two kids, looks like there will be a good show."

Li An took a deep breath. He knew the road ahead would be even harder. But he feared nothing, for he possessed the wisdom of a transmigrator and a powerful system. He believed he would definitely find the method to decipher the Ninjutsu Secret Manual right under Sasuke's nose and uncover the secrets of this world.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in Konoha Village's trading market, spilling onto the bustling crowd. Li An, this mysterious man who had transmigrated, wove through the crowd, a hint of shrewdness and cunning barely perceptible to others shining in his eyes. He knew clearly that what he sought was right here in this noisy market, and he absolutely could not miss this opportunity.

Meanwhile, Sasuke, that proud Konoha Village ninja, appeared like a ghost at the other end of the market. Clad in black, his eyes cold, as if the surrounding bustle had nothing to do with him. He too was searching for the Ninjutsu Secret Manual said to possess immense power.

Suddenly, in a dark corner of the trading market, a strange light flashed. Li An and Sasuke turned their heads almost simultaneously, their gazes instantly locking onto that corner. Their eyes met in mid-air, like two lightning bolts colliding, and the surrounding air instantly froze. Sasuke stared coldly at Li An, his gaze seeming to warn, "This is my thing; you'd better not make a move."

The corner of Li An's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile, as he thought to himself, "Want to monopolize it? Not so easy." His hand unconsciously tightened around the short blade at his waist, his body leaning forward slightly, assuming a posture ready for combat at any moment.

"I am determined to obtain this manual," Sasuke finally spoke, his voice low and cold, as if coming from an ice cellar.

"Oh? Then let's see who is more capable," Li An replied without yielding, confidence flashing in his eyes.