Chapter 263: I Need You All to Give Me an Explanation!

"Who are you?!"

The black‑haired youth who suddenly appeared in front blocked the middle‑aged man's escape route, and when he saw the Konoha forehead protector on the youth's brow, his complexion instantly turned sour.

Damned Wind Shadow! To eliminate them, they even collude with Konoha.

If the coup news hadn't leaked, he would be the new Wind Shadow now.

"Konoha Ninja, let me go; I can tell you all the intelligence I know," the middle‑aged man gritted his teeth.

He knows that if he is captured and taken back to the Village, the outcome would be far more terrifying than death.

The Second Kazekage could never let this would‑be coup‑plotter go.

Now his only hope is to obtain protection from a Konoha Ninja, thereby escaping Sunagakure's pursuit.

Only this way could he possibly survive...

As for the Village's intelligence, he doesn't care at all; it could serve as a reward for the Konoha Ninja's assistance, and surely no one would refuse Sunagakure's secrets.

From afar, Qiandai saw the situation and immediately grew anxious, "Konoha Ninja, don't believe his words; please help me capture the two alive. After the deed, Sunagakure will surely reward you heavily!"

She could not just watch the Sha Yin Rebel Ninja leak the Village's intelligence, especially to a Konoha Ninja.

By any means, she must find a way to stop this!

Lian Ye watched the middle‑aged man with keen interest, a slight smile curling his lips, as his right hand slowly gripped the hilt of his sword.

"That said... if I kill you, I can obtain the intelligence as well."

"What do you mean?!" the middle‑aged man's pupils suddenly contracted, as if he hadn't expected Lian Ye to say that.

He had clearly offered the Village's intelligence; why does the youth before him still intend to strike him?

"Konoha Ninja, help me block him; afterward Sunagakure will reward us heavily," Qiandai breathed a sigh of relief, then hurried over.

Her task this time is to hold the three until the Village's squad reinforcement arrives; as long as she can hold on a bit longer, support will come.

Wind Shadow Lord has ordered that the middle‑aged man be brought back alive.

With a Konoha Ninja's cooperation, capturing the opponent alive is no difficulty.

Just as she imagined the mission proceeding smoothly, the next scene left her frozen in place.

She saw the Konoha Ninja draw a Tachi from his waist and launch an attack at the Sha Yin Rebel Ninja at blinding speed, so fast that several people present couldn't even react.

The middle‑aged man saw Lian Ye draw his sword, just as he prepared for battle, but the youth before him vanished instantly; when he finally reacted, he felt a blade slash his neck, the world around him began to spin, and then he completely lost consciousness.

Lian Ye lightly leapt into the air, seized the middle‑aged man's head, and when he fell back to the ground, the headless corpse landed precisely on the floor.

A seamless series of movements, the combat ended before it even began.

"Kata—"

Lian Ye casually spun a blade flourish, then sheathed his sword.

"Too weak."

The Flying Thunder God Technique proved useful indeed; the opponent couldn't react at all, no wonder Yuzhibo Quannai was severely wounded by that kid Qianshou Feijian.

By the time the opponent managed to react, the blade had already pierced his body.

Years of grueling practice paid off at this moment; slaying an Elite Jonin was as easy as killing a chicken.

As long as he doesn't face a foe like Madara Uchiha, Lian Ye is virtually unbeatable.

Even if he can't win, he can use Flying Thunder God Run; even if he truly faces death, he can revive with Izanagi.

"You... you killed him?" Qiandai stared at Lian Ye, her face shocked.

She hadn't even seen clearly how the Konoha Ninja acted, yet the Village's rebel ninja's head and body were already separated.

Such terrifying power is something she could never provoke.

Qiandai originally intended to question the youth about why he killed the rebel ninja, but after witnessing his terrifying strength, she wisely remained silent.

Now she just wants to stay far away from this terrifying guy.

Lian Ye's gaze fell on Qiandai, causing her body to involuntarily shiver.

"I've taken his head; you have no objection, right?"

Although phrased as a question, there's no room for negotiation; even if Qiandai disagreed, it would be useless.

"No... no problem." Even though Qiandai was unwilling deep down, she could only force a wry smile and agree outwardly.

"But that's what you promised," Lian Ye took out a Storage Scroll and placed the head inside.

Qiandai: "..."

Did she have any other choice besides agreeing just now?

If their power hadn't been so mismatched, she couldn't have let the youth run amok.

This youth looks so familiar, she always feels she's seen him somewhere.

Qiandai quietly looked up at Lian Ye's face, further solidifying her suspicion.

It's no wonder she couldn't recognize Lian Ye; she had only once glimpsed his portrait inside the Commander Camp.

At that time she didn't care about Lian Ye's appearance at all; she was solely focused on developing the corresponding Antidote.

Over the years Lian Ye's visage grew more mature, and since he hadn't displayed any Poison Master abilities just now, it was natural that she couldn't associate him with the battlefield's "Konoha Poison Master."

If he had used poison to kill the opponent just now, Qiandai would have instantly recalled his identity.

Lian Ye ignored the dazed Qiandai and turned his head toward the battle of the two teammates in the distance.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Zhuan Qin Xiaochun coordinated, killing the last Sha Yin Rebel Ninja.

Tuan Cang cut off the opponent's head without hesitation and came before Lian Ye.

His gaze turned hostile toward the girl in front of him, seemingly looking for a chance to kill her.

Now that no one is around, it's a perfect chance for a kill‑and‑silence.

Had Lian Ye not refused earlier, he would have struck the girl in front of him.

Qiandai sensed the intense malice, furrowed her brows, and widened the distance from Tuan Cang.

She was somewhat worried that the three might suddenly strike at her; at that point there would truly be only a dead end.

Dying in the barren hills and fields wouldn't be discovered by anyone…

Why hasn't the Village's support arrived yet?

Just as she feared being silenced, a burst of footsteps sounded from a distance.

Qiandai couldn't help but sigh in relief; the Village's support finally arrived.

Dozens of Sand Hidden Village Ninja appeared at Qiandai's side, their faces wary as they fixed their gaze on Lian Ye and the other two.

"Qiandai, are you alright?" the Team Leader Jonin asked with concern.

Earlier, they had traveled a long way and saw the Village's prodigy surrounded in the middle by three Konoha Ninja.

Konoha's ninja are getting more and more outrageous, actually daring to strike at the Village's prodigy—simply unforgivable!

"I'm fine," Qiandai shook her head, "Let's go back."

She now just wants to leave this place as quickly as possible, unwilling to stay with the young man before her.

"Konoha Ninja, I need you to give me an explanation!"

The Team Leader Jonin's gaze fell on the rebel ninja's skull that Tuan Cang was carrying, and his complexion instantly turned exceedingly grim.

These guys actually dared to covet the Village's information, completely disregarding their Sand Hidden Village, which is nothing short of courting death!

Qiandai: "???"