Chapter 195: So you're the Second Generation Raikage?

Deep in the canyon, a water curtain dozens of meters in diameter burst open, and Qianshou Feijian, his silver hair fluttering, stood at its center.

On the opposite stone wall, the Second Generation Raikage's body bore scars of varying depth, and blood stained his clothes red.

"Water Release: Water Break Wave!"

The High Pressure Water Blade sliced the air, but the Second Generation Raikage sidestepped at an even faster speed. The rock cut off behind him tilted slowly, and with a roar it crashed to the ground, raising dust several meters high.

"Lightning Release: Heavy Flow Explosion!"

……

Lian Ye glanced at the two fighters' battle and judged that the leading Cloud Hidden ninja was no match for Qianshou Feijian.

Since this old kid posed no danger, he could safely go support his comrades.

On the other side, Mizuto Menyan's single‑lens glasses were half shattered, and the Cloud Hidden Jonin's attack suppressed him, leaving him unable to retaliate.

"Konoha's ninja, nothing more!" the Cloud Hidden Jonin brandished the Kunai in his hand and thrust it straight at his heart.

Seeing this, Mizuto Menyan could only raise his arm to block.

"Pfft!"

The sharp Kunai sank directly into his right arm, and blood spurted out.

"Stop the futile struggle and accept death!" the Cloud Hidden Jonin swiftly withdrew the Kunai, its bloodied tip thrust straight into his heart.

If the attack lands, death is certain.

Mizuto Menyan was already too weak to dodge; he had prepared himself for death.

Yet the expected pain never came, and a black‑haired youth wielding a Tachi suddenly appeared before his eyes.

"Clang!"

Lian Ye sliced the incoming Kunai with a single stroke, and with his left hand formed a seal: "Fire Release·Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"

The Cloud Hidden Jonin didn't even see when the youth had appeared; caught off guard, he was struck directly by a fireball, and his clothes were instantly engulfed by scorching flames.

"Aaaah—"

A heart‑wrenching scream rang out.

Lian Ye didn't let the scream continue; a flash of his blade cut through, and the Cloud Hidden Jonin fell straight to the ground.

After doing all that, he finally looked at the injured Mizuto Menyan and asked, "Menyan, are you alright?"

Mizuto Menyan covered his injured right arm, smiled and shook his head, "It's not a big problem, just a few minor injuries."

A distant roar interrupted their conversation; far away, Qianshou Feijian was locked in fierce combat with the Second Generation Raikage.

"Lian Ye, you don't need to worry about me, go support the teacher!" Mizuto Menyan urged.

Lian Ye nodded and used the Shisui Body Technique to leave.

Although he didn't think the old kid was in danger, he still went over to check just in case.

……

Qianshou Feijian formed seals with both hands on his chest, and the moment the final "Tiger" seal was completed, the canyon's water vapor suddenly solidified.

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

The ground trembled as a colossal water dragon over ten meters in diameter surged skyward, its snarling head and distinct scales glinting, each water droplet refracting dazzling light in the sun.

The water dragon let out a silent roar, bearing the force to shatter mountains and split rocks, and slammed toward the Raikage.

The Raikage's fists were cloaked in blinding lightning, and he roared as he swung his punches to meet the attack.

"Lightning Release: Heavy Flow Explosion!"

At the instant the fist collided with the dragon's head, a terrifying shockwave exploded in a ring, instantly hurling the surrounding rocks.

Water and lightning intertwined into a blue‑white storm; the Raikage's muscle fibers twisted and deformed within the High Pressure Water Blade, and his feet cut two deep trenches in the ground, yet he still could not halt his retreat.

"Ka—Chop!"

Cracks appeared in the Lightning Release that clung to his fist.

The water dragon seized the fleeting breach, its head snapping upward, lifting the Raikage entirely into the sky!

He rolled in mid‑air, trying to adjust his posture, but the next second—

"Boom!"

The dragon's head, with a force of ten thousand pounds, slammed him violently into the rock wall.

The peak collapsed, massive stones rained down, and the Raikage's body, like a cannonball, pierced three layers of rock before finally stopping.

The countless falling debris covered his form.

The entire canyon fell into dead silence; apart from the distant clash involving Yuanfei Rizhan and others, only the sound of water droplets falling from the shattered rocks could be heard.

"Tap. Tap. Tap."

Qianshou Feijian stepped through the pooled water, his red pupils fixed on the ruins.

Suddenly, he turned his head as if sensing something, and his pupils reflected Lian Ye's figure.

"Uncle, is the battle over?"

He had just arrived and saw this scene; it was clear the old kid had won.

Qianshou Feijian gave a slight nod: "It's over."

Before his words fell—

"Boom—!"

A blood‑soaked arm suddenly burst out.

Lian Ye followed the sound, gripping his sword hilt cautiously, ready to strike at any sign of trouble.

He saw the Raikage crawl out of the rubble, struggling to prop himself up, blood streaming down his temple and finally dripping onto the ground.

He breathed heavily, his whole body drenched in blood.

Qianshou Feijian restrained Lian Ye's attack and said softly, "He has already lost the ability to fight."

Lian Ye heard that and loosened his grip on the sword hilt, but his gaze remained vigilant.

Raikage, gravely wounded, staggered forward and said with difficulty, "Second Hokage, I have lost; kill me or cut me up, it's up to you."

After speaking, he closed his eyes calmly, ready to die.

In truth, he was unwilling; having become Raikage less than two days ago and now facing death, anyone would not be content.

But there was no way, since his skill was inferior to others.

Since the assassination failed, he could only prepare to be counter‑killed.

If the Daimyo hadn't been foolish, things wouldn't have unfolded like this…

Just as he was internally cursing the Daimyo's ancestors for eighteen generations, Qianshou Feijian suddenly spoke.

"You're the Second Generation Raikage of Cloud Hidden Village, aren't you."

He had no intention of striking, merely gazing calmly at the hulking man before him, as if he had already seen through everything.

Raikage suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of astonishment passing through them before turning bitter. He hadn't expected his identity to be uncovered so easily.

Although he didn't know how the Hokage learned it, he answered honestly.

"…Yes."

Lian Ye raised his eyebrows slightly at the words, his gaze sweeping over the hulking man. This fellow was the newly appointed Second Generation Raikage of Cloud Hidden Village?

Not to mention, his build was indeed quite imposing.

He didn't know what this fellow was thinking, taking charge right after appointment to personally lead a squad to ambush Konoha's envoy.

Could it be that he found the war ended too quickly?!

Qianshou Feijian was not in a hurry to act, but continued to ask, "Did the Lord of Lightning Country send you?"

Raikage was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Your actions have angered the Daimyo; he doesn't want you to enter Thunder Country alive…" he said softly, "He threatens Cloud Hidden Village: if you aren't killed, he'll cut the military budget by thirty percent."

Lian Ye: "???".

The Lord of Lightning Country is the real fool!

It seems that living too comfortably these years has made him daring enough to threaten Cloud Hidden Village with such a scheme.

If it were me, the Daimyo would have been dead long ago.

The Daimyo is merely a wealthy ordinary man; if he truly provoked the ninja village, he could immediately send men to blood‑wash the Daimyo's Residence.

In the Ninja World, the Daimyo builds the nation with money, while ninja maintain national security with strength.

The Daimyo gives ninja money, and ninja work for the Daimyo; the two have reached a tacit balance.

After all, ninja hardly engage in production; such work is carried out by ordinary people.

Thus ninja won't kill the Daimyo; that would only drain the pond, whereas a steady flow is the sound principle.

But that is not a reason for the Daimyo to ride on the ninja's head!

If the ninja are truly provoked, who can guarantee what they might do?

Clearly the Lord of Lightning Country has not yet realized the seriousness of the situation…

Qianshou Feijian closed his eyes slightly, as if pondering something.

After a moment, he opened his eyes, his gaze sharp.

"So, you agreed then?"