Chapter 598: Encountering Jinyin Jiaoyin Again

"Who are you?!"

When the mysterious man silently appeared above their heads, everyone present instantly entered combat mode.

Qianshou Feijian's expression grew solemn: When did this guy appear?

Even I, a powerful perception ninja, hadn't noticed.

This alone proves that the person before us is far stronger than him!

Damn, we just temporarily escaped the Cloud Hidden ninja's pursuit, only to run into an even more troublesome guy!

He had intended to sacrifice himself so the juniors could leave safely.

But now it seems none of us have a chance to get away.

Lian Ye took in Qianshou Feijian's expression and silently breathed a sigh of relief.

That old kid doesn't recognize me.

It indicates this is a parallel timeline, or rather the original story's timeline.

In that case, I can flaunt my power without restraint!

"Don't be nervous; I mean no harm."

Lian Ye looked at Yuanfei Rizhan and the others' youthful faces, recalling the first Ninja World War decades ago.

Time really flies.

The young comrades back then have already entered middle age.

Even I am no exception...

"Are you Uchiha Clan's Members?" Qianshou Feijian suddenly said.

He sensed on Lian Ye a familiar aura, that cold Uchiha chakra; there's no way he could be mistaken!

Who would have thought the Uchiha Clan, besides the Madara Uchiha killed by his older brother, still had such a powerful individual!

"Eh?" Uchiha Jing Mian's face showed confusion, using a pair of Three Tomoe Sharingan to look at Lian Ye, "Are you also a Uchiha Clan's Members?"

How come he's never seen someone like him in the clan?

Someone that strong shouldn't be unknown.

"I suppose so," Lian Ye replied, activating his Three Tomoe Sharingan.

Qianshou Feijian saw those eyes, his gaze flickered, confirming his suspicion.

Sure enough, this guy is a Uchiha Clan's Members!

But he didn't lower his guard because of Lian Ye's Uchiha identity; instead, he stared at Lian Ye with a serious expression.

Why would a powerful and unknown Uchiha Clan's Members suddenly appear inside Thunder Country?

And right when they were being pursued by Cloud Hidden ninja.

It inevitably raises doubts about this guy's motives.

It could be that the Jinyin Jiaoyin were sent to stop their escape...

Clearly, it's not only Feijian who thinks so; the others also looked at Lian Ye with solemn expressions.

At the slightest sign of movement, they would all strike instantly together!

Even if this guy is strong, facing their simultaneous attack would yield no benefit.

"You're a bit nervous," Lian Ye said, standing up and looking down at them helplessly, "I truly have no ill will toward you."

The few before him had previously endured a chase; now their condition had sharply declined.

If he truly wanted to deal with them, it wouldn't take long.

But there's no need for that.

He had beaten Qianshou Feijian to a pulp three years ago; doing it again now would be pointless.

However, he was quite interested in the Jin Jiao Yin Jiao Brothers.

After all, it's been twenty years since he last saw them.

"You have no ill will toward us..." Zhuan Qin Xiaochun muttered, "Are you here to help us?"

She whispered softly, but Lian Ye heard it.

"That's correct; I'm here to help you resolve the crisis," Lian Ye said coldly, his gaze landing not far away, "Your crisis has already arrived."

As his words fell, countless silhouettes rushed from afar at incredible speed, appearing before the group in moments.

They were the elite ninjas of the Jin Jiao unit.

Leading them, the bearded yellow-haired and silver-haired men were the creators of this crisis: the Jin Jiao Yin Jiao Brothers!

"Yin Jiao, we've caught the fleeing mouse," Jin Jiao said upon spotting Lian Ye perched on a treetop, puzzled, "But it seems another mouse appeared out of nowhere."

"Hehe, then kill them all," Yin Jiao snarled, "What do you think, Jin Jiao?"

"I think that's fine."

Lian Ye watched the Jin Jiao Yin Jiao Brothers, who paid him no mind, and felt no displeasure—only a hint of nostalgia.

Back then, he hadn't awakened the Kaleidoscope Sharingan, and his Flying Thunder God Technique was still half-baked.

Killing the two had taken a great deal of effort.

If he hadn't first used poison to kill Yin Jiao, the brothers' coordination would have made them far harder to defeat.

Especially Jin Jiao; if he couldn't win, he'd run.

Relying on his Nine-Tailed Chakra, as long as he wanted to run, they simply couldn't catch him.

He had let him escape several times.

"Yin Jiao, that long-haired guy's gaze at us seems off..."

Jin Jiao noticed Lian Ye's expression, couldn't help furrowing his brow and whispering to his brother.

It's not that Lian Ye's expression was obvious; it's just that everyone else watched them with wary eyes.

Only Lian Ye's gaze clashed with the others', so how could it not attract Jin Jiao's attention?

"I see it, Jin Jiao," Yin Jiao sneered, "Then let's slaughter him first."

Saying so, he brandished the Seven Star Sword and stepped forward first, sneering at Lian Ye standing in the tree.

"Kid, I'll kill you right now!"

Qianshou Feijian and the others realized they couldn't escape, so they had to choose a fight to the death.

They hoped the suddenly appearing Uchiha Shun could hold off Yin Jiao for a while.

So that they would have enough time to break through and escape!

"Hehe, you can't run away while it's chaotic…"

Jin Jiao noticed the few people's slight movements, and led elite ninja to block them.

Today is the death day of these Konoha Ninja!

"Bang!"

At that moment, a silhouette was hurled backward at extreme speed, its body crashing heavily into the tree.

At first Jin Jiao thought it was a long‑haired man who had been knocked away by his younger brother.

But upon closer look, he widened his eyes in disbelief.

"Yin Jiao!"

The person who was just knocked away turned out to be Yin Jiao?!

What a joke!

Considering Yin Jiao's strength is about the same as his, to be knocked away with just one move.

Doesn't that mean the guy in front is stronger than them?!

"Cough cough cough…"

Yin Jiao scrambled up from the ground, and seeing the shocked looks of his subordinates and brother, instantly felt deeply humiliated.

Being knocked away in front of so many, does Yin Jiao even care about his pride?

"Bastard, you launched a sneak attack; I will never let you get away!"

In fact, he had just been about to step forward and trade blows, but before he could react, he was kicked away.

No, it couldn't be that he didn't react.

He was just careless earlier, failing to dodge, so the ambush succeeded!

Exactly, that's how it is!

"It seems you haven't realized the strength gap between us."

Lian Ye looked at the enraged Yin Jiao and said casually.

After twenty years, meeting his former opponent again, he no longer felt the pressure of back then.

It's like max‑level divine gear returning to a newbie village, facing the boss from one's early novice days.

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