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However, just as he was about to reach the exit, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his way. ... Li An looked closely and saw that the person was Iruka, a teacher from Konoha Village.
“Teacher Iruka, what is this…” Li An’s heart sank. He knew that Iruka had always been suspicious of him, and now that he was here, he probably wouldn’t let him leave easily.
Iruka looked at Lian, a gentle smile on his face, but a hint of wariness lurked beneath the surface. "Lian, where are you in such a hurry to go?" he asked softly.
Li An was secretly on guard. He knew that although Iruka seemed gentle and kind, he was, after all, a teacher in Konoha Village, and his duty was to maintain the safety and order of the village. "Teacher Iruka, I just want to find a quiet place to study this ninjutsu manual properly," Li An said, trying to keep his tone calm.
Iruka frowned slightly, his gaze falling on the manual in Li An's arms. "Where did this manual come from?" he asked.
Li An's heart tightened; he knew this was a difficult question to answer. If he told the truth, Iruka would likely assume he had obtained the manual through illegitimate means, thus increasing his suspicions. But if he lied, Iruka would easily see through his deception.
Chapter 186 Making Contributions to Konoha Village
“Teacher Iruka, I obtained this manual by chance.” Lian hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth. “I know you have some doubts about me, but I can assure you that I obtained this manual with no ill intentions. I just want to improve my strength by studying it and contribute to Konoha Village.”
Iruka looked at Lian quietly, a thoughtful look in his eyes. After a while, he nodded slightly. "Alright, Lian, I believe you. But remember, this manual is of great importance. You must keep it safe and not let it fall into the hands of bad people."
Li An was overjoyed; he hadn't expected Iruka to believe him so easily. "Thank you, Teacher Iruka, I definitely will," he said quickly.
Iruka stepped aside to make way, and Lian gave him a grateful look before quickly running towards the exit.
Finally, Li An successfully escaped the trading market. He ran all the way until he reached a remote valley, where he stopped. Panting heavily, he leaned against a large tree, and the tension in his heart finally eased a little.
"Phew, we're safe for now." Li An breathed a sigh of relief. He took out the ninjutsu manual from his pocket, looking at it with excitement and anticipation in his eyes.
"Now, it's time to see what secrets this manual holds," Li An muttered to himself. He sat cross-legged on the ground, placed the manual in front of him, and then concentrated his mind to try to decipher it.
With the system's help, Li An gradually broke through the outer seal of the manual. Suddenly, a faint light emanated from the manual, illuminating the entire valley. Li An's heart skipped a beat; he knew this was a sign that the manual was about to be opened.
"Is it finally going to be a success?" Li An was filled with excitement. He stared intently at the manual, afraid of missing any detail.
However, at that moment, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura rapidly approaching from afar. Startled, Li An quickly put away the manual, stood up, and cautiously looked around.
"Who is it?" Li An shouted.
A dark figure swiftly descended from the valley above, landing right in front of Li An. Upon closer inspection, Li An realized it was Orochimaru, that treacherous and cunning rogue ninja.
"Haha, Li An, I didn't expect to see you again so soon." Orochimaru looked at Li An with a sinister smile on his face. "Hand over the ninjutsu manual you have, or today will be your death day."
Li An's heart sank. He knew that Orochimaru was extremely powerful, and he was no match for him. But he would never easily hand over the secret manual.
"Orochimaru, you can forget about getting this manual," Li An said coldly. "With me here, you won't be able to take it away."
Orochimaru 297 sneered, "Hmph, you? You think you can stop me?" He quickly formed hand seals, and a powerful burst of chakra erupted from his body.
"It seems a fierce battle is inevitable today," Li An thought to himself. He quickly activated the system, preparing to go all out to deal with Orochimaru's attack.
Li An's heart suddenly raced, pounding like a frantically beating war drum, its deep, rapid beat echoing in his chest. His fingers unconsciously tightened around the mysterious ninjutsu manual in his hand, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force. The surrounding air seemed to thicken, oppressively suffocating him.
Chapter 187 Absolutely No Panic
"Damn it!" Li An cursed under his breath. His keen intuition told him that the ghostly ANBU ninjas were getting closer. He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, but fine beads of sweat still uncontrollably appeared on his forehead, glistening in the dim light.
"Don't panic, absolutely don't panic." Li An kept encouraging himself in his heart, his eyes quickly scanning the complex and obscure runes on the manual, trying to immerse himself in them. His eyes shone with a firm light, the kind of unyielding spirit against fate and the yearning for the unknown that is unique to transmigrators.
Meanwhile, in a corner of Konoha Village, Iruka stood with Tsunade, his brow furrowed.
"Lord Hokage, that outsider named Li An's recent behavior is really suspicious," Iruka said with a worried look, his eyes revealing his suspicion of Li An.
Tsunade crossed her arms, her expression grave, and narrowed her eyes slightly: "I sensed it too. He seems to be hiding something. The Anbu has been dispatched; hopefully, we can find out his purpose as soon as possible." Her voice was deep and powerful, revealing the decisiveness and authority of the leader of Konoha.
Meanwhile, Orochimaru was hiding in a dark corner, a sinister smile on his lips, muttering to himself, "Interesting. I wonder what surprises this transmigrator will bring me..." His eyes gleamed with greed and cunning, as if he were plotting some unspeakable conspiracy.
On Li An's side, he sensed the approaching presence of the ANBU ninjas; he could almost hear their soft footsteps. His heart pounded, and every muscle in his body tensed, like a cheetah poised to pounce. Suddenly, he heard a slight gust of wind and instinctively dodged to the side.
"Whoosh!" A kunai flew past the corner of his clothes and embedded itself deeply into the trunk of a nearby tree.
"It's finally here." Li An gritted his teeth, a resolute glint in his eyes. He quickly put the ninjutsu manual into his robes, his body moving like a ghost through the woods.
The ANBU ninjas surrounded them from all directions. They were dressed in black bodysuits and wore eerie masks, revealing only pairs of cold eyes. Their figures moved quickly through the woods, creating a rustling sound like the whispers of death.
"Halt!" a member of the Anbu shouted, his voice low and cold, like a roar from hell.
Li An ignored them, using the surrounding trees as cover as he constantly changed positions. His eyes quickly scanned the environment, searching for an opportunity to counterattack. Suddenly, he spotted a thick vine, and an idea struck him.
He quickly formed hand seals and chanted, "Wood Release: Entangling Vines!" As his voice fell, the vines seemed to come alive and swiftly wrapped around the ANBU ninjas.
The ANBU ninjas were clearly caught off guard by Li An's methods and were momentarily flustered. They drew their weapons, attempting to cut the vines. Just then, Li An seized the opportunity to rush out, his kunai gleaming coldly.
"Hmph, you've got some skill." A member of the Anbu ninja sneered, quickly retreating while simultaneously thrusting his kunai at Li An.
"Clang!" The two kunai clashed together, producing a crisp sound and sending sparks flying. Li An felt a tremendous force come from his arm, and his body involuntarily took a few steps back.
"As expected of an ANBU ninja." Li An thought to himself in amazement, knowing he couldn't let his guard down. He quickly adjusted his breathing and formed hand seals again.
What exactly is the background of Chapter 188?
"Wind Release: Wind Blade!" Sharp wind blades flew towards the ANBU ninjas, cutting trees to pieces and sending branches and leaves flying everywhere they went.
The ANBU ninjas unleashed their ninjutsu to defend themselves, and for a moment, the forest was filled with flashes of light from various ninjutsu techniques and continuous explosions. The surrounding trees were destroyed, with broken branches and leaves scattered all over the ground, and the air was filled with the acrid smell of gunpowder.
"Just who is this guy?" A member of the ANBU was secretly shocked. He had never encountered such a troublesome opponent before.
Li An also felt the pressure; the strength of these ANBU ninjas was beyond his imagination. His breathing became rapid, and sweat soaked his back. Just when he was feeling somewhat overwhelmed, his gaze suddenly fell on the ninjutsu manual in his arms.
"Could it be..." A thought struck Li An as he suddenly remembered a crucial section on page 393 of the manual. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and began to concentrate on comprehending it.
The battle continued. Taking advantage of Li An's momentary distraction, the Anbu ninjas launched a fierce attack. A barrage of ninjutsu rained down on Li An, blasting large craters into the surrounding ground.
"Not good!" Li An was startled. He felt a powerful force pressing down on him. He tried desperately to dodge, but was still struck in the shoulder by a fire-escape technique.
"Ah!" Li An let out a painful scream. His shoulder was charred and bleeding profusely. He knelt on one knee, his face pale, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
"Hmph, let's see how long you can hold out." A member of the Anbu ninja sneered as he approached Li An step by step.
At this critical moment, Li An suddenly opened his eyes, a strange light flashing in them.
"I understand!" he roared, and a powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body. He quickly formed hand seals, this time completely different from before, filled with mysterious power.
"Secret Technique: Universal Pull!" As Li An's voice fell, the surrounding air seemed to be distorted by an invisible force. The Anbu ninjas felt a powerful suction, and their bodies were involuntarily drawn towards Li An.
"What... what kind of ninjutsu is this?" the Anbu ninjas cried out in terror. They struggled desperately, but they could not escape the suction force.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li An launched an attack, his figure darting rapidly among the ANBU ninjas, his kunai flashing incessantly. Each attack was accompanied by the screams of the ANBU ninjas.
"Retreat!" one of the ANBU ninja shouted, sensing the danger. The other ANBU ninjas reacted quickly, forming hand seals and disappearing into the woods using smoke bombs.
Li An looked in the direction where the ANBU ninja had disappeared and breathed a sigh of relief. His body went limp, and he almost fell to the ground. His shoulder was still bleeding, and the pain made his face even paler.
"Phew... I'm finally free for now." Li An panted heavily, knowing that his narrow victory this time was purely by luck. He had to improve his strength as soon as possible, otherwise he wouldn't be so lucky next time.
At this moment, in the Hokage's office in Konoha Village, Tsunade was listening to the report from the Anbu ninja with a serious expression.
"What? He actually mastered such a powerful ninjutsu?" Tsunade said in surprise, a hint of worry in her eyes.
"Yes, Hokage-sama. That Li An's strength is unfathomable. This time..." The Anbu ninja lowered his head, speaking with some guilt.
Chapter 189 I always felt he wasn't a bad person
"Alright, I understand. You can all leave now." Tsunade waved her hand, signaling the ANBU ninjas to retreat.
After the ANBU ninja left, Tsunade fell into deep thought. She knew that the appearance of this Li An would bring tremendous changes to Konoha. She had to come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible to deal with the potential crisis.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the village, Sakura Haruno was with Naruto and Sasuke.
"That Li An is absolutely despicable! How dare he go against the Anbu!" Sakura Haruno said angrily, her face filled with hatred for Li An.
"Sakura, don't say that. I always felt that Li An wasn't a bad person." Naruto scratched his head and said with an innocent look.
"Hmph, what do you know! He's just an outsider, who knows what his purpose is?" Sakura Haruno rolled her eyes at Naruto and said with dissatisfaction.
Sasuke stood to the side, listening quietly to their conversation without saying a word. A complex light flickered in his eyes, as if he were deep in thought.
Li An quickly treated his wounds and then took out the ninjutsu manual again. He knew he still had a long way to go before becoming truly powerful. And this manual would be the key to his path to power.
"How can I improve my standing in Konoha Village?" Li An muttered to himself, a hint of confusion in his eyes. But soon, his gaze hardened. He believed that as long as he was strong enough, all problems could be solved.
Night fell over Konoha Village, but the lights were still on in Li An's room. His brows were furrowed, and he was tightly clutching the ninjutsu manual in his hand. He had been studying it for several days and nights in a row, and his eyes were bloodshot, but he still refused to rest.
"What secrets does this last page of ninjutsu hold?" Li An muttered to himself, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. His fingers gently traced the text of the manual, trying to find a breakthrough from those ancient symbols.
Time ticked by, and Li An felt as if he were trapped in an endless maze. Every time he thought he had found the exit, he was blocked by a new problem. Just when he was about to give up, a flash of inspiration suddenly appeared in his mind.
"So that's how it is!" Li An suddenly stood up, excitedly waving the manual in his hand, his eyes gleaming. "I finally understand!"
With the complete understanding of the ninjutsu manual, a powerful force surged within Li An. Eager to test his skills, he took advantage of the night and arrived at a forest outside Konoha Village.
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Moonlight streamed through the forest. Li An took a deep breath and swiftly formed hand seals. In an instant, the surrounding air seemed to be stirred by an invisible force, and leaves began to dance wildly. A massive wind-escape technique took shape in his hands, whistling as it hurtled towards a large tree in the distance.
"Boom!" The giant tree was snapped in half by the Wind Release technique, crashing to the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust. Li An looked at his hands, his heart filled with surprise and joy. "Is this the power of the new ninjutsu? It's incredible!"
From then on, Lian began to frequently participate in missions for Konoha Village. During one mission escorting a caravan, they were attacked by a group of bandits. The bandits, wielding sharp blades and with menacing expressions, surrounded the caravan.
"Hand over all your valuables, or none of you will leave here alive!" the leader of the bandits shouted viciously.
The caravan's guards trembled with fear, and the merchants were deathly pale. Just then, Li An stepped forward, a confident smile playing on his lips.
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