69novels Chapter 123 The Ways of Doing Things in the Hidden Cloud Village
Chapter 123 The Ways of Doing Things in the Hidden Cloud Village
After several hours of rapid travel, a magnificent village built atop several massive mountain peaks finally came into view.
Hidden Cloud Village.
Upon seeing this village, even the well-traveled Master Yuan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
The entire village is built on a steep mountain peak, connected by dozens of huge suspension bridges and walkways, forming a natural, easily defensible aerial fortress.
The architectural style is also full of ruggedness and boldness, and looks extremely sturdy.
Master Yuan's gaze swept over the surrounding mountains that stood like the fangs of giant beasts, and he sighed inwardly.
The Hidden Cloud Village, having established itself as a powerful ninja village renowned throughout the ninja world on this barren and dangerous land, truly possesses extraordinary qualities.
Just as they arrived at a canyon pass.
Hozuki Kaigetsu's steps suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong, brother?"
Hozuki Shio immediately stopped and asked warily.
There are people ahead.
The master and the other ANBU ninjas immediately went on high alert.
At the narrow pass of the canyon, a group of burly Cloud Ninjas had appeared.
They were all dressed in the white combat uniforms of the Hidden Cloud Village, their arms crossed in front of their chests, forming a wall that blocked their only way out.
The leader was a young ninja with an unusually burly build and dark skin.
He was dressed in a white, one-shoulder combat suit unique to Kumogakure, revealing muscles as hard as rock. He had short, flamboyant white hair and an arrogant smile on his face as he looked Yuan Shi and his group over with great interest.
Stop.
The man spoke, his voice booming like thunder.
"You gentlemen are probably not ordinary travelers, are you?"
He grinned, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth, and his gaze finally settled on Hozuki Kaigetsu, whose aura was the most restrained and unfathomable.
"State your identities and purpose, or don't blame us for being impolite!"
This man is none other than Zuo Yue, one of the most outstanding elites of the new generation in Kumogakure, known as the Thunderclap Martial Arts Ninja.
Zuo Yue's booming voice echoed through the canyon.
Several Cloud Village ninjas behind him also stepped forward, exuding a powerful aura as they stared at Master Yuan and his group with hostile eyes.
The atmosphere instantly became tense.
Hozuki Shio raised an eyebrow at the arrogant Cloud Ninja in front of her, feeling extremely displeased.
What attitude?
"Hey, you charcoal-faced idiot, watch your mouth!"
Hozuki Shio, hands on her hips, retorted without any politeness, "We are envoys from Kirigakure, sent by our Mizukage to pay our respects to your Raikage. If you know what's good for you, get out of our way!"
"An envoy from Kirigakure?"
Upon hearing this, Zuo Yue's smile widened, but it was filled with contempt and provocation.
"Ha, a bunch of scoundrels who only know how to hide in the thick fog and play petty tricks?"
He looked Hozuki Shio up and down, his gaze as if he were looking at a loud but harmless kitten.
"What did you say?!"
Hozuki Shio's temper flared instantly. Hands on her hips, she retorted without hesitation, "A brat who hasn't even grown his first hair dares to spout such nonsense here?"
"Want to fight? Fine! Let me play with you, I guarantee I'll beat you so badly your own mother won't recognize you!"
"Oh?"
Zuo Yue sensed the chakra emanating from Hozuki Shio, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, but more so excitement.
"Interesting. It seems that Kirigakure isn't all cowards after all."
He clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking loudly. "Little girl, you've got quite the nerve."
"I just don't know if your fists are as hard as your mouth."
A conflict seemed imminent.
"tide, step back."
An old, yet dignified voice rang out.
Yuanshi, leaning on his cane, slowly walked out from behind Hozuki Kaigetsu.
He raised his head and calmly met Zuo Yue's oppressive gaze.
"We have come to discuss important matters with your village on the orders of Lord Mizukage. This is the scroll."
Master Yuan took out a scroll from his robes and handed it over, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant, displaying the composure befitting someone in a high position.
A Cloud Village ninja stepped forward, took the scroll, checked it, and handed it to Zuo Yue after confirming that everything was correct.
Zuo Yue glanced at the contents of the scroll briefly, then casually tossed it to the ninja behind him.
His gaze never left Master Yuan and his group, especially that of Hozuki Kaigetsu, who remained silent throughout, yet whose aura was as unfathomable as an abyss.
"Roller? Ha."
Zuo Yue grinned, revealing a wild smile, "In our Hidden Cloud Village, fists are the best passport."
His gaze was fixed intently on Hozuki Kaigetsu.
"You appear to be the strongest among them."
Zuo Yue pointed a finger directly at Hozuki Kaigetsu, "Fight me. If you win, I'll let you pass. If you lose..."
He paused for a moment, then his eyes flashed with a terrifying fighting spirit.
"I'll leave my life here!"
"You bastard...!"
Hozuki Shio was so angry that she was trembling all over and was about to rush up to argue with him.
"tide."
Hozuki Kaigetsu reached out and stopped her.
He slowly raised his head, and for the first time, his eyes, hidden under his straw hat, looked directly at Zuo Yue.
Two equally powerful yet completely different auras collided silently in the air.
One, like a raging thunderbolt, is filled with destructive power.
One is like an endless deep sea, calm on the surface but turbulent beneath.
"elder brother?"
Hozuki Shio looked at her brother with some worry.
She knew that her brother was very strong.
However, in the Land of Lightning, fighting against a Lightning Release ninja who looks very strong would be a disadvantage.
Hozuki Kaigetsu did not answer her, but simply bowed slightly to Genji.
"Master Yuan, I apologize, it seems we will have to be delayed for a while."
Master Yuan sighed as he looked at the two young men whose auras had reached their peak.
He knew that this battle was unavoidable.
He had heard of the Cloud Village's muscular greeting before, but simply said four words.
"We must not be careless."
"clear."