Li Zhenwu sneered and then spoke, "Guy Sensei questions you about the unreasonable level of this mission release. Yet, when you responded, you revealed your first flaw! After all, none of us, including Guy Sensei, mentioned what we encountered during this mission, yet your explanation automatically assumes we were attacked. Although you later explained that another heir gathered a group of ninjas, how would you know that this group was specifically meant to attack us?"
"The second flaw is your excessive concern for the escort item behind me."
"Moreover, there's also the matter of an ambush ahead, which you must be aware of, so you didn't even show any signs of panic on your face just now," Li Zhenwu said slowly.
"All of this clearly indicates that you are not the true mission issuer, and the item we are escorting is not meant for you."
At this moment, Li Zhenwu was confidently certain of his deductions.
Why was he so sure? Mainly because the task bar of the Saiyan system within him showed that the (2/3) completion of the attacking figures was still pending.
If the system wasn't malfunctioning, there had to be a third wave of attacks yet to come.
Combining this with other information, Li Zhenwu could guess that his group had likely not encountered the real mission issuer!
Therefore, this man standing before him was definitely an imposter.
What was the reason behind this man going to such great lengths to impersonate the mission issuer? Li Zhenwu didn't even want to think about it!
The reason he exposed the man only at this point was that he wanted to lure out the real third wave of attackers to complete the system task and earn rewards.
As for other conspiracies? He would deal with them later!
Facing the man whose expression had increasingly darkened, Li Zhenwu smiled slightly. "Now, let your people come out!"
Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!
As Li Zhenwu's words fell, applause echoed throughout the valley.
"Brilliant, simply brilliant!" A group of people suddenly emerged from the shadows, and the one at the forefront applauded while expressing admiration.
"At such a young age, your thoughts are indeed meticulous. It is truly eye opening."
The newcomer had a somewhat androgynous appearance, long hair, dressed in white clothing paired with a black vest, and a pair of uniquely shaped narrow swords on his back.
"Defector from the Hidden Mist Ninja Village, Raiga Kurosuki, Thunder of the Hidden Mist!"
Behind Li Zhenwu, the formidable Guy Sensei stepped forward, his tone serious and his gaze fixed directly on Raiga Kurosuki.
"Ninja of the Leaf Village from the Land of Fire, Might Guy?"
The ninja known as Raiga Kurosuki instantly recognized Guy Sensei and spoke with the same level of confidence.
"Indeed, that's me!"
"Ha, I didn't expect this C-rank mission to be led by a ninja like you."
"I also didn't expect this mission to be related to a defector from the Hidden Mist Village," Guy Sensei replied solemnly.
"I had no choice; the price offered by the employer was simply too tempting." As he spoke, Raiga Kurosuki gently unsheathed his blades from the back.
"What kind of price could compel you, a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, to take action?" Guy Sensei said, his expression serious as he positioned himself protectively in front of his squad.
"Heh, although a small nation, the resources promised are equivalent to half a country. How could one not be tempted?" Raiga Kurosuki waved his swords (Kiba) lightly.
Unnoticed by anyone, a thick fog had begun to pervade the surroundings, gradually thickening.
"Having said so much, my jutsu is already prepared." Raiga Kurosuki suddenly smiled ominously. "Next, I will be hosting your funeral."
"Arrogant!"
Before Guy Sensei could respond, Li Zhenwu rolled his eyes and coldly remarked, "With your strength, you are merely a delivery boy, yet you speak so grandly."
Guy Sensei was somewhat surprised by Li Zhenwu's actions at that moment and turned to look at him.
Li Zhenwu took a few steps forward to stand in front of Guy Sensei, contempt evident on his face. "I don't even need Guy Sensei to make a move; I can defeat you myself!"
"What an arrogant little brat," Raiga Kurosuki sneered in anger, well aware of Guy Sensei's reputation as a high-ranked ninja in the Leaf Village.
As for Li Zhenwu, Raiga Kurosuki had no prior knowledge of him, but seeing his childlike appearance and hearing such bold statements from him was infuriating.
"You're so young and already tired of living?" Raiga Kurosuki spoke coldly.
"Let's see about that then."
With a triumphant smile, Li Zhenwu provoked Raiga Kurosuki, and as soon as he finished speaking, he dashed forward!
Original Chinese Author's Note: This version of Raiga Kurosuki aligns with the timeline of the anime, as the manga has not introduced him yet.
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