Chapter 289: Vengeful to the Last

Earth Country, Kirigakure Village.

Lian Ye and Dao Ba, under the cover of a caravan, entered Kirigakure Village smoothly, without arousing the suspicion of the gate guards.

It is perfectly normal for a caravan to have several ninja assigned to guard duty; after registering false names and identities, they were let through by the guards.

"What are we doing sneaking into Kirigakure Village, Meow?" Dao Ba blinked its big eyes, a face full of doubt and curiosity.

It doesn't understand why this kid would risk entering the village now that Kirigakure Village has tightened its defenses.

If they were accidentally discovered, they wouldn't be able to leave smoothly at all.

Kirigakure Village, also one of the Five Great Nations, needs no introduction for its military strength; using its numerical advantage to keep them would be a piece of cake. Although Lian Ye is quite strong, he hasn't reached the level where he could, single‑handedly, take on an entire ninja village.

In all these years of the Ninja World, only Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama have ever reached that level.

Their power far exceeds what a ninja can obtain. The hundred‑meter‑tall blue giant and the equally mighty Wood Release wooden man, when they first clashed, flattened the surrounding hundred‑mile radius in the blink of an eye.

Only such a level of power can run rampant in the Ninja World, and Lian Ye clearly lacks that terrifying strength.

In Dao Ba's view, Lian Ye is the ceiling for a normal person in the Ninja World—capable of handling most situations, yet unable to confront an entire ninja village like Lord Ban.

Just as Dao Ba thought, Lian Ye has a clear self‑awareness and won't do anything foolish that would hand over a head.

He certainly knows he is no match for the whole of Kirigakure Village; once his identity is exposed, he would fall into a very dangerous situation.

But he didn't retreat because of that; instead, he infiltrated Kirigakure Village as planned.

Who taught him the Flying Thunder God Technique now?

Even if he were accidentally exposed, he could still use the Flying Thunder God Run with Dao Ba…

Lian Ye left countless Flying Thunder God Seals along the way. Though he can't achieve ultra‑long‑range teleportation like Qianshou Feijian, transporting a few dozen li is no problem at all.

By the time Kirigakure Village noticed the problem, he had already used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave the village.

So, this trip to Kirigakure was still very safe.

Hearing Dao Ba's question, Lian Ye's expression grew cold, and he slowly uttered two words: "Revenge."

"Revenge?" Dao Ba sounded even more puzzled.

Kirigakure Village is 108,000 li from Konoha; it doesn't understand why Kirigakure would provoke Lian Ye.

And in the Ninja World War, Kirigakure Village's opponent became Kirigakure Village, making it even less likely that Kirigakure would provoke Lian Ye.

Years ago, Lian Ye encountered Da Ye Mu, that Ai Dong Gua; perhaps because of Madara Uchiha, Da Ye Mu, upon learning Lian Ye's Uchiha lineage, immediately showed strong hostility.

At that time, being on the other's turf, Lian Ye could only swallow his resentment.

But now times have changed; he not only grew stronger, but also learned the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Taking advantage of his trip, he also came to seek revenge on Da Ye Mu. Lian Ye wants that Ai Dong Gua to know the consequences of crossing him!

He has always been the type to repay an insult, but previously hadn't found a chance for revenge.

Now that a hard‑won chance for revenge finally appears, he naturally intends to strike hard.

"Who do you want to take revenge on, Meow?" Dao Ba asked curiously.

"San Dai Tu Ying Da Ye Mu," Lian Ye subconsciously clenched his fist, "I've waited many years for this day."

A huge question mark flashed across Dao Ba's mind, clearly stunned dumbfounded by Lian Ye's words.

"Kid, you're crazy!"

Who gave him the courage to seek revenge on the Earth Shadow on Kirigakure Village's turf?!

If they were accidentally captured, they'd surely be cut into Blood Mist by angry Kirigakure ninja!

"I'm not crazy," Lian Ye looked up at the tallest building in the village—Rock Shadow Tower—"I'm terrifyingly calm right now."

"Kid, we should go back!" Dao Ba was on the verge of crying, afraid that Lian Ye might get hot‑headed and take it to deliver a head.

It should be noted that, like the Second Tsuchikage, the Third Generation Earth Shadow can also wield the powerful Blood Trace Elimination "Dust Release."

If it were hit by Da Ye Mu's Dust Release, there would be not even a scrap left.

To prevent them from meeting that tragic, shredded fate, Dao Ba plans to steady Lian Ye first; the kid is already completely blinded by anger.

"Kid, calm down!" Dao Ba urged earnestly, even bringing up Madara Uchiha. "We can go back and tell Lord Ban, let him take revenge for you! No need to take this risk..."

"What are you worried about?" Lian Ye looked puzzled at Fat Cat, "I can use the Flying Thunder God Technique to run; have you forgotten?"

With such a powerful run technique, no one in the Ninja World can stop him.

As long as he wants to run, the road is beneath his feet!

Dao Ba: "..."

It was just now shocked that Lian Ye wants to seek revenge on the Third Generation Earth Shadow in Kirigakure Village, completely forgetting that the kid can use the Flying Thunder God.

Originally it didn't know Lian Ye had learned the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God Technique, but having witnessed Lian Ye's battle with Shanjiaoyu Banzang, it knows Lian Ye has mastered the Flying Thunder God Technique.

Even Madara Uchiha and Senju Hashirama were unaware of this. It had planned to find a time to tell Lord Ban, but now it has forgotten the matter.

"Since that's the case, be extra careful." Dao Ba stopped urging, knowing that as long as the kid doesn't encounter danger, that's enough.

Anyway, it is a Spirit Beast; if it really can't, just dispel the summoning.

"I'll go back first, Meow; summon me after you're done," Fat Cat found an empty corner and dispelled the summoning technique.

Although he knows Lian Ye is unlikely to encounter danger this time, he still wants to tell Lord Ban about it.

Dao Ba follows Lian Ye to monitor his every move, ready to inform Lord Ban at any time.

Now that this has happened, it's natural to report it truthfully to Lord Ban.

"What did you say? Lian Ye wants to take revenge on the Third Generation Earth Shadow?!"

In the cave, Senju Hashirama heard Dao Ba's words, and his voice suddenly rose a few notches.

He truly hadn't expected Lian Ye to be so bold, daring to seek revenge on the Earth Shadow in Kirigakure Village.

How is this any different from voluntarily marching to a certain death?

Nonsense, it's sheer nonsense.

"This kid is interesting," Madara Uchiha's mouth twitched upward slightly; Lian Ye truly is a junior he approves of, his words and deeds mirroring his own.

If it were him, he would also go attack Iwagakure Village!

Anyway, having learned Qianshou Feijian's Flying Thunder God Technique, even if we can't win, we can retreat safely.

"Madara, let's hurry to rescue Lian Ye!" Hashirama said anxiously, "If we arrive late, Lian Ye will be doomed."

"I believe that kid won't act irrationally," Madara Uchiha said with a calm expression, "Third Generation Earth Shadow is that little brat from the Two Scales, right?"

He doesn't think Da Ye Mu would be a match for Lian Ye, even though that guy can use Dust Release.

Madara Uchiha is always accurate in judging people.

Moreover, if Lian Ye didn't have confidence, how could he possibly do such a thing?