Chapter 326: Is It All Taken Care of?

Dozens of mountain bandits launched an attack, and the four at the front were clearly wandering ninjas.

"Watch me!" Zilaoye leapt forward first, quickly forming hand seals with both hands: "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"

A short wall suddenly appeared, temporarily delaying the bandits' attack rhythm.

Zilaoye immediately charged into the enemy ranks, using Body Technique to sweep down three ordinary bandits.

"Sleep a while, old men!" Zilaoye swung his fist sharply, knocking them unconscious.

Lian Ye subconsciously furrowed his brows at the sight.

At that moment, a wandering ninja tossed a Kunai at him, and he did not notice any danger.

"Idiot!" Gangshou darted forward, pulling him aside to avoid the Kunai.

"Thanks, Gangshou," Zilaoye said gratefully.

If Gangshou hadn't intervened in time, I would have either died or been seriously injured just now.

"We'll talk after the battle!" Gangshou said, charging toward the wandering ninja who had thrown the Kunai; a terrifying monstrous strength flung him dozens of meters away.

The surrounding bandits who had gathered were likewise blasted away by the massive force.

"Has this girl Gangshou already mastered monstrous strength at such a young age?" Lian Ye murmured softly.

His gaze landed on Orochimaru.

A Kunai sliced through the air, precisely piercing a wandering ninja's eyeball. Orochimaru slithered across the Battlefield like a snake, each strike targeting a vital point.

Unlike the mercy shown by Zilaoye and Gangshou, each of his attacks is a killing move.

"Truly... weak," Orochimaru used Snake Hand to crush a bandit's throat, and as he turned, three Kunai had already pierced another enemy's heart.

Fresh blood splattered on his pallid face, yet he wore an expression of enjoyment.

Lian Ye: "……"

Orochimaru, even at such a young age, already harbors such a heavy killing intent; truly material for a born ninja.

But if it continues like this, will there really be no psychological issues?

Being a ninja is a high‑risk profession; most people develop some psychological problems to varying degrees, especially the younger they are.

"Sir, aren't you going up to help?" the Caravan boss said tremblingly.

This Ninja Lord really has a big heart, letting three kids fight the enemies up front while he just watches from behind...

"No need, they can handle it," Lian Ye explained softly.

Among these mountain bandits there were a few ninjas, but they were only Genin Rank, far from being a match for the three of them.

As long as they don't act recklessly, there's basically no chance of a disaster.

Besides, he's still here watching.

As time passed, only the bandit leader and another wandering ninja remained standing in the arena.

Everyone else collapsed on the ground, dead or wounded, completely losing any combat ability.

"Damn it!" the bandit leader's eyes reddened, already harboring thoughts of retreat.

He hadn't expected that after roaming this area for years, he would fall to a group of kids today.

"I'll count to three, then we all charge, and fight them!"

"Understood, boss!"

"One, two, three, go!" the bandit leader roared.

The wandering ninja, hearing this, hesitated not at all and rushed toward Orochimaru and the other two.

But soon he realized something was wrong—why was he the only one?

When he looked back, the bandit leader had already fled a great distance, even throwing the knife he was holding onto the ground to run faster.

"Bastard!"

The wandering ninja felt resentful, not expecting the boss to betray him.

Soon, he was surrounded by the three and killed.

"Lian Ye Teacher, we let one escape," Zilaoye said with some guilt.

"It's fine, he can't get away," Lian Ye said softly, "Deal with anyone still alive on the ground."

Saying that, his figure flashed and vanished from the spot.

Zilaoye and Gangshou showed conflicted expressions, a hint of reluctance flashing in their eyes; clearly, neither was ready to kill yet.

Killing is a normal part of a ninja's life; they will eventually cross that threshold.

"Go ahead and kill," Orochimaru said softly, "We cannot be merciful to the enemy."

Hearing this, the two grasped their Kunai and walked toward the fallen bandits.

Orochimaru silently watched their actions, his eyes flashing with expectant light.

Cutting the grass without removing the root, the spring wind makes it grow again.

Lian Ye naturally could not let the enemy go, even if it was just a wandering ninja.

The fleeing bandit leader, trying to cut off the road, suddenly saw a youth appear before him and lost consciousness before he could react.

A flash of blade sent his head soaring high.

"Is it all taken care of?"

When Lian Ye returned, he saw Zilaoye and Gangshou sitting on the ground with pale faces, their bodies still stained with blood.

The bandits on the ground had completely lost all signs of life.

"All taken care of, Lian Ye Teacher," Orochimaru said softly.

Among the three, only his expression showed little change; one can only say that Orochimaru truly is suited to be a ninja.

And his scientific research talent is also top‑notch!

As for personal charisma, there's no doubt; he can inspire unwavering devotion.

Talent really is talent!

"Hmm, you did well," Lian Ye praised without holding back.

Zilaoye, seeing this, forced himself to stand up from the ground despite feeling unwell; he could never let that guy Orochimaru get away!

Gangshou saw Zilaoye had stood up and felt embarrassed to keep sitting.

"Rest up, then let's set off; we still have most of the journey left," Lian Ye called the Caravan to keep moving.

After what just happened, the three of them on the road were noticeably quieter.

Zilaoye and Gangshou had not yet completely calmed from the murderous emotions; this is a normal occurrence and they would soon recover.

The first time killing someone, few can remain completely unreactive.

After all, they are a group of fresh graduates from the Ninja Academy, and now it's a time of peace, so naturally they need some time for psychological conditioning…

It could still be considered okay now; the war ended only a few years ago. If it were the Naruto era Ninja Academy graduates, they would hardly have any conditions to kill enemies, being a bunch of greenhouse flowers.

At night, the Caravan began to rest.

A few sat around the campfire, discussing today's battle performance.

"Your battle today was riddled with loopholes…"

Lian Ye looked at Zilaoye and Gangshou, "When facing the enemy you hesitated whether to strike? That momentary hesitation is enough for the enemy to counter‑kill you!"

Fortunately today's opponents were just a group of untrained wandering ninjas and mountain bandits; if it were other battle‑experienced ninja village ninjas, the two would definitely have been flipped.

"Ninjas are not heroic games," Lian Ye said coldly, "Being merciful to the enemy is being cruel to yourself. Remember, a compassionate heart will only doom yourself—and those you wish to protect!"

"Ensuring the threat is completely eliminated is the most basic logic!"

Zilaoye and Gangshou lowered their heads without speaking, already realizing their shortcomings.

At that time, they truly hadn't considered this aspect.

"You two should learn more from Orochimaru," Lian Ye said, looking at Orochimaru, "His performance in battle is excellent."

"Got it, Lian Ye Teacher/Uncle."