HLnovel Chapter 260 We've Come to Receive the Inheritance
Chapter 260 We've Come to Receive the Inheritance
Yahiko continued, "Lord Amawa! I know it's our fault, but please give us a chance to explain."
"explain?"
Yu She intended to draw his long sword, but found that he couldn't. So he decisively gave up on the first sword, drew a second short sword from his waist, and thrust it forward.
"What explanation do you have? Lord Hanzo went to the appointment because he listened to your nonsense. Now that he's dead, are you satisfied?"
The blade flashed faster and faster, each strike showing no mercy.
Yahiko dared not retaliate and could only keep dodging.
Konan and Nagato stood aside, wanting to help, but were stopped by Yahiko's gaze.
"Don't lay a hand on us," Yahiko whispered. "We were in the wrong first."
Konan gritted her teeth and put away the piece of paper in her hand. Nagato stood silently to the side, his hand rising and falling with Shinra Tensei, but he did not make a move.
Yu She's swordsmanship is sharp and ruthless, each strike aimed straight for vital points.
He was an elite Jonin of Amegakure, with strength far exceeding that of ordinary ninjas, but even that speed was too slow in front of Yahiko.
A ninja isn't someone who can become strong simply by working hard; they rely on talent and bloodline.
Although Yahiko only defends and does not attack, his talent has not yet been developed to its limit. Especially in recent days, he has been running around and his strength has improved by leaps and bounds. He is no longer the same as before.
Putting everything else aside, just in terms of reflexes and dynamic vision alone, he surpasses almost 99% of the people present.
But he was eventually driven into a corner. Because he did not fight back, Yushe swung his sword down with hatred. Yahiko could not dodge in time and a cut was made on his arm, from which blood immediately gushed out.
"Yahiko!" Konan exclaimed.
"I'm fine." Yahiko covered his wound and continued to dodge.
Yu She's blade moved faster and faster, the wind from it fierce, cleaving cracks in the ground.
Yahiko's figure weaved through the flashing blades, but he never retaliated, nor did he use any ninjutsu. Yet his movements became more skillful, and his dodging techniques became more adept.
The fighting grew louder and louder, soon attracting the attention of other Rain Village ninjas in the camp.
More than a dozen Jonin rushed over from all directions. Upon seeing the scene, some frowned, some watched coldly, and some gripped their weapons tightly.
"That's enough!"
Just then, a low shout came from behind the crowd. A figure flashed by, his weapon precisely blocking Yu She's knife.
Negishi Kusanagi stood between the two, one hand holding a knife, the other on Ayase's shoulder. His expression was not good, but his eyes remained calm.
"Lord Negishi, get out of the way!"
Negishi Kusa shook his head and sighed, "Calm down, taking action won't solve the problem."
Besides, you can't hurt them. Didn't you see they're just toying with you, using you as a whetstone? Don't you know your own strength?
Although he didn't say it aloud, Yu Zhi could still tell from his eyes.
Yu She stared at him, her chest heaving violently, but in the end she picked up the two knives and put them back in their sheaths.
Negishi Kusanagi turned around and looked at Yahiko and the other two. His gaze lingered for a moment on the wound on Yahiko's arm before moving to his face.
Because he was quite familiar with them and understood their temperaments.
Knowing that it was most likely because they were too naive and had been deceived, and that it wasn't truly intentional, their attitude was better than others, but still not very good.
"What are you doing here?"
Yahiko took a deep breath, ignoring the injury on his arm, and stood up straight solemnly.
"Lord Negishi, before Lord Hanzo passed away, he entrusted the Land of Rain to us. He said that we should inherit his will and protect the Land of Rain."
There was a moment of silence at the camp entrance.
Then, Yu She let out a cold laugh.
"Inherit Lord Hanzo's will?" His voice was shrill. "What qualifications do you have?"
Yahiko accepted his mockery with equanimity. He stood in front of the other man and bowed deeply to the ninjas of Amegakure.
"I know that our naivety killed Lord Hanzo. We believed too much that problems could be solved through communication, and we believed too much that those people would keep their promises. We were wrong."
He straightened up and his gaze swept over everyone present.
"But Lord Hanzo used his life to show us the world clearly. He will not have died in vain. We will spend the rest of our lives making amends for our mistakes and proving with our actions that Lord Hanzo of the Salamander did not misjudge us."
After saying that, he knelt down with a thud, his forehead pressed tightly against the ground, and shouted:
"Please. Please give us a chance to inherit Lord Hanzo's will and protect the Land of Rain. I swear, I will protect it with my life."
There was complete silence at the camp entrance.
The Jonin exchanged glances. Looking at Yahiko's bowed back, they seemed to be moved by his sincere words, their reason gradually returning, and the hostility on their faces subsided somewhat.
Indeed, Yahiko possesses such talent; his sun-like fervor and sincerity are simply too distant to be found.
In today's ninja world, it is a unique existence. As the saying goes, the more something is missing, the more it moves people.
Especially considering the strength he displayed, it's safe to say that even if Negishi Kusanagi were to make a move, he wouldn't necessarily be able to defeat him with 100% certainty.
After all, Negishi Kusanagi is a bottom-tier Kage-level fighter. He has outstanding defensive skills, but very few decisive offensive methods.
Just then, Yu She suddenly burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, that's the funniest joke I've heard all day."
Yu She stepped forward, saying each word clearly: "To protect the Land of Rain?"
"What will you use to protect us?"
"With your pathetic, insignificant abilities?"
"Can the combined strength of all of you compare to that of Lord Hanzo of the Salamander?"
"Or is it based on your naive and childish ideas?"
"Can you really set aside your compassionate heart and be willing to take up arms to defend your country?"
"Lord Yushe, I admit that our previous ideas were not mature enough, and I also admit that we have shortcomings now, but we will definitely work hard to grow and correct them."
Yahiko raised his head again and said, "I believe that as long as we overcome this difficulty, and as long as we cultivate to a sufficient level, we will definitely be able to make those countries that invaded us apologize to us."
"Believe me, we will dedicate our lives to fighting for peace, even if it costs us our lives."
"Hahaha, don't value your lives too much. Your lives are worthless."
Yu She's words were sharp and he pressed on relentlessly.
"Success in this world is not guaranteed by hard work alone."
Ask the ninjas present.
Who among them is not working hard enough?
How many of them became Chunin?
How many people become Jonin?
Are they not working hard enough?
Or do you really think your talents can compare to those of Lord Hanzo of the Salamander?