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With her immense strength, Ms. Hiratsuka approached the windmill step by step against the raging wind.
Suddenly, a giant wind elemental spirit flew out of the windmill.
This wind elemental spirit radiated a blue light. It flapped its wings and summoned powerful tornadoes that swept towards the group.
"Everyone be careful!"
Chapter 177 Did he finally lose his temper and take action?
Li An felt a flash of white light before his eyes, and his body seemed to be pulled by an invisible force. After a dizzying spin, he found himself in a strange world. Sunlight filtered through the dense leaves, casting dappled shadows, and he heard birdsong and distant voices. He took a deep breath, and the air was filled with the unique freshness of the leaves and the scent of earth.
"This is Konoha Village..." Li An muttered to himself, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. He had barely arrived when he sensed several faint presences lurking around him. He knew that the Anbu ninjas were already watching him.
He outwardly pretended to look around nonchalantly, but inwardly he was calculating rapidly. Every step he took was cautious, as if he might trigger a trap at any moment. Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a dark shadow flash by, followed by a chilling killing intent coming from behind him.
"Hmph!" Li An snorted coldly, his body swiftly shifting to the side, a cold light grazing past the hem of his clothes. Upon closer inspection, it was a sharp kunai.
"Finally couldn't resist making a move, huh?" A cold smile curled at the corner of Li An's lips, but he was secretly tense. He knew that his current situation was extremely dangerous; the slightest mistake would mean his death on the spot.
Just then, a gentle voice came: "Alright, all of you step back." Li An looked in the direction of the voice and saw a kind-faced man wearing a headband walking over. It was Iruka.
Iruka looked at Lian with a scrutinizing gaze: "Hello, I am Iruka, a teacher from Konoha Village. Where are you from? What is your purpose in coming to Konoha Village?"
Li An's heart skipped a beat, but he put on an innocent smile: "Hello, Iruka-sensei. My name is Li An. I don't know how I got here. I have no ill intentions towards Konoha Village."
Iruka frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with the answer. He took a step forward, a faint chakra fluctuation emanating from his body: "Oh? Is that so? Then your skill in dodging the ANBU attack just now doesn't seem like that of an ordinary outsider."
Li An's heart skipped a beat, and he secretly activated the system to analyze Iruka's abilities. After a moment, he had a better understanding, but he pretended to be flustered: "Teacher Iruka, I... I was just reacting instinctively, I'm really not a bad person."
Iruka stared into Lian's eyes, seemingly trying to find a flaw in them. Lian, however, looked back at him without fear, his eyes clear, as if he were truly just an innocent transmigrator.
Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate, Iruka suddenly felt a chill creep up from behind. His expression changed, and he quickly turned around to see a purple light shooting towards him.
"Watch out!" Lian shouted, rushing forward and shoving Iruka aside. The purple light grazed past them, blasting a small crater in the ground.
Iruka stared at Lian in shock: "This is..."
Li An's expression turned grave: "Teacher Iruka, someone is ambushing us from the shadows. It seems things aren't peaceful here."
Iruka took a deep breath and nodded: "Thank you, Lian. It seems I misunderstood you earlier."
Li An secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but his face remained wary: "Teacher Iruka, let's find a safe place first."
The two cautiously made their way into the village. Along the way, Iruka constantly and warily observed their surroundings, while Lian seemed to walk casually, but was actually deep in thought.
Chapter 178 A sneak attack on us?
"Teacher Iruka, who do you think ambushed us?" Lian suddenly asked.
Iruka frowned: "I don't know either, but this attack method is very similar to..." Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a powerful chakra fluctuation coming from in front of him.
"Oh no!" Iruka's expression changed drastically. "It's Orochimaru!"
Li An's heart skipped a beat; he knew Orochimaru was an extremely dangerous person. A figure gradually emerged in the air ahead—it was Orochimaru.
Orochimaru looked at Li An and Iruka, a strange smile playing on his lips: "Heh, I didn't expect to run into you here. Li An, there seems to be something about you that interests me."
Li An's heart tightened, but he pretended to be calm on the surface: "Orochimaru, what do you want?"
Orochimaru licked his lips: "What I want, of course, is the ninjutsu manual on your body. If you hand it over obediently, I can spare your life."
Li An sneered inwardly; how could he possibly hand over the ninjutsu manual so easily? He glanced at Iruka, whose expression was grave, clearly also considering a solution.
"Orochimaru, you won't succeed!" Iruka suddenly shouted, forming hand seals to prepare for an attack.
Orochimaru sneered, "You? You think you can take me?" With that, he quickly formed hand seals, and a giant snake emerged from behind him, lunging at Iruka.
Iruka's expression changed drastically, and he quickly dodged. Meanwhile, Lian took the opportunity to observe the surrounding environment and formed a plan in his mind.
"Teacher Iruka, lead him into the woods over there!" Lian shouted, then ran towards the woods first.
Although Iruka had some doubts, he still believed Lian and turned to run towards the woods. Orochimaru sneered, "Trying to run? Not so easy!" With that, he controlled his giant snake and gave chase.
Once inside the woods, Lian quickly used the surrounding trees to set up traps. As he set them up, he prayed that Iruka could hold out a little longer.
"Orochimaru, do you think you can catch me?" Iruka shouted from the front, trying to attract Orochimaru's attention.
Orochimaru sneered, "Iruka, you're nothing but a nobody. Today is your death day!" With that, he intensified his attack, and Orochimaru's speed increased.
Just as Orochimaru was about to catch up with Iruka, Lian suddenly shouted, "Iruka-sensei, lie down!" Iruka instinctively lay down, only to see Orochimaru controlling a giant snake to rush directly into the trap set by Lian.
With a deafening roar, the trap was triggered, blasting the giant snake to pieces and sending Orochimaru flying, severely injured.
"Hmph, Orochimaru, you're nothing special." Li An walked out with a cold laugh, looking at the injured Orochimaru.
Orochimaru's face darkened: "Li An, you just wait, I will definitely get my revenge!" With that, he quickly formed hand seals and disappeared from the spot.
Li An watched the direction Orochimaru disappeared in and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Orochimaru would not let it go, but at least for now, he was temporarily free from Orochimaru's threat.
"Li An, are you alright?" Iruka walked over and asked with concern.
Li An shook his head: "I'm fine, Professor Iruka, thank you for your cooperation just now."
Iruka smiled and said, "I should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, I would have been in danger today."
Chapter 179 What is he doing here?
As the two were talking, Li An suddenly sensed a familiar presence approaching. His expression changed: "Oh no, Sasuke is here."
Iruka sensed it too, and he frowned: "Sasuke? What's he doing here?"
Li An had a vague sense of unease: "I don't know either, but I feel like he's also after the ninjutsu manual."
Just then, a figure appeared before them—it was Sasuke. Sasuke looked at Li An, his eyes filled with wariness: "You're the outsider?"
Li An nodded: "I'm Li An, hello, Sasuke."
Sasuke snorted coldly: "I don't care who you are, you'd better not try anything with Konoha Village."
Li An smiled bitterly to himself. He had just gotten rid of Orochimaru, and now he had to face Sasuke's suspicions. As he was thinking about how to answer, he suddenly sensed an unusual fluctuation in the air.
His expression changed: "Oh no, there's danger!" With that, he quickly pulled Iruka and Sasuke aside.
The market in Konoha Village is always bustling with activity, a cacophony of hawkers' cries and laughter. But today, in the most secluded corner of the market, in a place shrouded in darkness, an eerie atmosphere permeates the air. This is the Market for Ability Users.
Dressed in a black robe and wearing a hood, Li An cautiously stepped into this mysterious place. His eyes revealed the wisdom and vigilance unique to transmigrators, and every step he took was steady and careful. As soon as he entered, he keenly sensed several malicious gazes directed at him.
"This kid's obviously a newbie from out of town; he's definitely carrying some good stuff." A burly man with a hideous scar on his face nudged the skinny man with a pointed chin next to him and whispered. The skinny man licked his lips, his eyes gleaming with greed: "Hehe, this time we're going to make some money."
Li An naturally overheard their conversation, and a slight, almost imperceptible sneer appeared on his lips. He thought to himself, "You think you can outmaneuver me?" But he didn't falter, continuing his walk into the trading market.
Suddenly, the burly man and the skinny man, along with a group of people, surrounded Li An. The burly man crossed his arms and said menacingly, "Kid, you're new here, don't you know the rules? In this trading market, if you want to get the method to decipher ninjutsu manuals, you'll have to get past us first."
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Li An raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said unhurriedly, "Oh? What rules? Tell me." His voice was deep and calm, as if the group of people in front of him were not worth his attention.
The skinny man shrieked, "It's simple. Hand over your valuables and pay a high price for our deciphering method. Otherwise, don't even think about leaving here alive!" As he spoke, he brandished the short knife in his hand, trying to intimidate Li An.
A cold glint flashed in Li An's eyes. He looked directly into the big man's eyes without fear and said coldly, "You've got the wrong person. With your mediocre skills, you think you can steal my things?"
Enraged by Li An's attitude, the burly man roared, "Kid, don't be so stubborn!" With that, he swung a fist straight at Li An's face.
A smirk played on Li An's lips as he slightly shifted his body, easily dodging the punch. His movements were light and agile, as if he had anticipated the burly man's attack. Then, he seized the man's arm and twisted it forcefully. A sharp "crack" was heard as the man's arm dislocated, eliciting a painful scream.
Chapter 180 Is that all the skill you've got?
"Is that all you've got?" Li An said dismissively. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly through the trading market, drawing surprised glances from those around him.
Seeing their comrade injured, the thugs revealed fierce expressions and swarmed forward. Li An's eyes sharpened, and a powerful aura emanated from him. He quickly activated his system, analyzing the weaknesses in these people's abilities. He moved like lightning, weaving freely through the crowd, each strike precise and aimed directly at the enemy's vitals.
"How is this kid so powerful?" "Could he be a master from some hidden family?" The people around began to whisper among themselves, filled with curiosity and speculation about Li An's identity.
Guo Yao stood not far away, quietly watching everything. Her eyes were filled with worry and concern, and she silently prayed that Li An wouldn't get hurt. "Li An, you have to be alright," she murmured softly.
In the midst of the fierce battle, Li An suddenly realized that the seemingly chaotic attack methods of these criminal forces were actually subtly connected. He was startled, realizing this might be a coordinated attack technique. Just then, an enemy attacked from behind. Li An had no time to dodge and could only use his arm to block. A sharp pain shot through him; a wound appeared on his arm.
"Hmph, you've got some skill, but you're still going to lose here today!" The big man said through gritted teeth, despite his dislocated arm.
Li An wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and sneered, "Is that so? Then let's see if you have the ability!" He took a deep breath, mobilized the chakra in his body, and prepared to launch a stronger attack.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a familiar figure appeared at the entrance of the trading market. It was Sasuke, still with his aloof demeanor, his eyes filled with indifference and disdain. As soon as he entered the trading market, he sensed the fighting atmosphere and turned his gaze in their direction.
"Sasuke? Why is he here?" Li An was startled. He knew that Sasuke was powerful, and if he joined the battle, the situation would become even more complicated.
Sasuke frowned slightly upon seeing Li An, thinking to himself, "What's this outsider doing here? And fighting with these people?" His hand unconsciously gripped the hilt of his sword, ready to strike at any moment.
At this moment, the criminal gang also noticed Sasuke. They knew that Sasuke's strength far surpassed theirs, and if he intervened, they would certainly suffer the consequences. Therefore, they began to back down, and their attacks became much less intense.
Seizing the opportunity, Li An launched his final attack. He gathered all his chakra and unleashed a powerful ninjutsu. A flash of light appeared, and the villains collapsed to the ground, incapacitated.
A gasp rippled through the crowd, utterly awestruck by Li An's strength. "Incredible! He defeated so many people all by himself!" "Just who is this outsider?"
Ignoring the murmurs of the crowd, Li An kept his eyes fixed on Sasuke. Sasuke returned the gaze without flinching, and an invisible current seemed to flow between them.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" Sasuke asked coldly.
Li An smiled slightly and said, "Who I am is not important. What's important is that I find a way to decipher the ninjutsu manual."