Chapter 251: Old Acquaintance

Three days later, it was the same outpost.

Dong Shilang's figure appeared outside the outpost.

After sending the message, he left that outpost and only appeared now.

"Wind Release: Vacuum Great Jade"

A nearly two-meter-diameter, colorless sphere filled with violent Wind Release chakra shot toward Dong Shilang's position and attacked.

Also appearing was a close-combat ninja wielding a ninja blade, slashing at Dong Shilang's waist; just from the thin, sharp chakra on the blade, one could tell how unstoppable this strike's power was.

Moreover, according to Dong Shilang's observation, a puppet master lurked in the dark, ready to act; if he revealed any opening while dealing with these attacks, he would deal Dong Shilang a fatal blow.

This is also why Dong Shilang waited three days before coming to this outpost: to prevent the overly emotional Sand ninja from assassinating him.

Just like now.

And we are waiting for the Kazekage's attitude.

Accompanied by the Wind Release: Vacuum Great Jade and the ninja blade's slash, this appearing Dong Shilang made no defensive move and was directly shattered by the sudden attack.

"Surely not that easy!"

Seeing his prey so easily struck, it simultaneously turned into a clump of yellowish dirt that crumbled apart.

The two Sand ninja attackers, without any surprise, turned their gaze toward where Dong Shilang had come from, preparing a second wave of assault.

"Sha Gui, Ma Dou! Are you two going to ignore the Kazekage's order? Hurry up and stop!"

A clear female voice interrupted their attack.

"Ye Cang Jonin, and you, having accepted Luo Sha's order to bring this Leaf Village ninja back to the village, is different. Our received order is to kill him!"

"Of course, that's also our idea!"

Among the two attackers, the leader Sha Gui, at this moment, grinned at Ye Cang, who had just spoken to stop him, then turned his head to look at the other Dong Shilang who had just appeared.

Although he was smiling, the chill in his eyes was all too obvious.

"Your Sand Village comrades are really enthusiastic!"

Seeing that someone finally came out to stop these people's actions, Dong Shilang also revealed his figure and greeted his companions.

"Hmph!"

Seeing this, the Jonin named Sha Gui merely gave a cold snort, signaling his companions to prepare another attack.

"Hey! You'd better confirm whether the one in front of you is the real body before attacking!"

Seeing that the opponent still intended to attack, Dong Shilang felt deeply helpless, so he could only use this as an excuse while preparing to see what his old acquaintance would do.

Regarding his sending of the letter this time, he was not at all surprised to be attacked by the Sand ninja; the two sides had fought for so long, each suffering casualties.

Seeing his own Leaf Village ninja, someone couldn't help but strike, which was understandable; he just didn't expect the other side to be able to ignore Luo Sha's order.

It seems the interior of the Sand Village is not very peaceful!

"Enough! Sha Gui, Ma Dou, I don't care whose orders you two have accepted, but if you want to kill him in front of me—"

As he spoke, four orange-red fireballs began to orbit around Ye Cang's figure, flying up and down, while waves of scorching heat spread out.

This forced Sha Gui and Ma Dou to move their feet aside.

"Luo Sha really values this Leaf Village brat, actually sending you to carry out this mission~"

Seeing this, Sha Gui's face darkened to the point where water could drip from it.

"If that's the case, you should understand that without my consent, you cannot possibly kill him!"

While saying that, Ye Cang also controlled the Scorch Release fireballs, encircling Sha Gui and Ma Dou to prevent them from causing further trouble.

"Ye Cang, think clearly: the opponent is a Leaf Village person. Do you really want to fight your comrades over a Leaf Village person?"

Seeing Ye Cang's firm attitude, Sha Gui also did not give up; instead, he reasoned with him and appealed to his emotions, hoping to bring Ye Cang into their camp to jointly take down the opposing Leaf Village ninja.

The opponent's strength is not weak; if they could be brought into our camp,

It would be worth it~

"Sha Gui, Ma Dou, you'd better think it through! Are you really going to defy the Fourth Kazekage's order? If so, I don't mind killing you two, plus the hidden guy, together!"

Before Sha Gui could continue using his silver tongue to persuade Ye Cang, another voice interjected, cutting him off, and as soon as it spoke, the tone was quite impolite.

Evidently, he was quite displeased that Sha Gui had just directly called Luo Sha by name.

"It's actually you, Ye Xiewan!"

"I never expected Luo Sha to actually send you out!"

Looking at this person who suddenly interrupted him, Sha Gui also felt somewhat surprised.

At this moment, a Sand ninja of modest height walked out of the checkpoint, wearing a standard combat uniform, with light blond hair and a gentle, beautiful face.

This was precisely the younger brother-in-law of the Fourth Kazekage, the maternal uncle of Gaara, Ye Xiewan.

"Let's go~"

Seeing this person's appearance, Sha Gui also did not linger here, but directly took his companions and left.

Since Ye Xiewan appeared here, it shows that the Kazekage attaches importance to this matter; it is no longer something we few can easily resolve, requiring the 'big shot' behind them to give careful consideration.

"Let the Leaf Village messenger see the joke!"

After sending Sha Gui and his party away, Ye Xiewan came before Dong Shilang, smiling, and said:

If it weren't for those few people's truly excessive actions, he really wouldn't want to expose the Sand Village's internal affairs before the Leaf Village ninja.

"No! No! Companions with such heightened emotions are inevitably found in any village~"

Facing Ye Xiewan's displayed goodwill, Dong Shilang did not hesitate to return a smile, and also let out a hearty laugh, saying:

Just as he said, ninjas like Sha Gui, with heightened emotions—namely the war faction—are commonly seen in any village.

They either are radical thinkers who rejoice at hearing of war, or are immersed in hatred and unable to extricate themselves.

While saying that, Dong Shilang also observed the opposite Ye Xiewan; this guy really has a somewhat androgynous look, with a touch of the pretty-youth charm.

As for Luo Sha's regard for Dong Shilang's arrival this time, it is still very high; not only did he dispatch the strong Ye Cang as his escort to prevent Dong Shilang from being assassinated by those with ulterior motives,

Even his own brother-in-law was sent out.