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　It's a bit of a hedonistic lifestyle

　Once repressed desires are unleashed, humans are no different from beasts.

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　What's the big difference?

　Therefore, Ye Chen treated his encounter with Hancock as a dream, because she wasn't real; perhaps it was just a projection. After stepping onto land, Ye Chen glanced at the boundless sea behind him, his gaze deep, as if even the boundless ocean couldn't fill his eyes.

　Turning his head to look at the Land of Water ahead, Ye Chen left the coast and headed towards the Land of Water.

　The Land of Water is actually quite small, the smallest of the five great ninja nations, but its strength is not weak.

　The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, in particular, are a unique assassination organization that has earned them a formidable reputation in the ninja world.

　No one wants to be targeted by assassins and trapped in an endless hunt! In Ye Chen's memory, the Land of Water seemed to have the most bloodline limits among the five great nations.

　First, there's the infamous Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyaku (Corpse Bone Pulse). Then there's Haku's Ice Release, Orochimaru's female subordinate Guren Crystal Release, and the future Fifth Mizukage's Lava Release and Boil Release. Furthermore, the Land of Water has a unique climate; unlike the Land of Lightning, which is entirely characterized by thunderstorms, nearly half of the Land of Water is covered in ice and snow, while the other half is relatively normal.

　Based on the timeline, Bai definitely hadn't been born yet at this point.

　Zabuza, according to the Naruto Chronicles, was born around the same time as Kakashi, and is probably still a little kid at the time.

　And that... Kisame, the Shadow Demon, should be at the Ninja Academy by now! Ye Chen is quite interested in meeting these well-known characters from the original work.

　Moreover, he is currently traveling, experiencing and understanding the world.

　The Land of Water isn't very large; at Ye Chen's speed, he could probably traverse the entire country in a short time. However, with the tailed beast chakra as his primary objective, he would head straight for the Hidden Mist Village.

　Continuing to travel inland towards the Land of Water, passing through many regions, Ye Chen entered a small town covered in ice and snow. Snowflakes constantly fell from the sky, landing on Ye Chen's shoulders and head, but before they could fully settle, they were gently bounced away by a strange force.

　The snowflakes were incredibly white and beautiful! Having lived in this world for so many years, this was the first time I'd ever seen such a beautiful snowscape! Under the perception of my Observation Haki, the entire town was clearly visible; I could clearly sense the trajectory of each snowflake as it fell. It felt as if a deity was composing a beautiful painting.

　He stood on a stone bridge, watching quietly, becoming one with the falling snowflakes.

　In that instant, my state of mind and understanding seemed to have been elevated; my mind became clear and empty, serene and detached.

　After a long while, Ye Chen awoke from his reverie, though this reverie did not improve his cultivation level.

　It's just that my mindset has grown a lot, just like how life's transformation and maturity always happen unexpectedly.

　Two months later, after much reflection and contemplation, Ye Chen continued his journey, the ice and snow gradually melting away, and he had already left the snowfield.

　This journey of life reflection has come to an end. If he had continued at full speed, he probably could have moved on in less than half a month, but Ye Chen didn't do that. Some things don't need to be asked for; it's best to let nature take its course.

　Having left the snowy region, the rest of the journey was quite flat, and the number of pedestrians and ninjas on the road gradually increased, which meant that Kirigakure was not far away, and the final destination was approaching.

Chapter 386 Blood Mist Ninjas, Carnage

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　The closer one gets to Kirigakure, the thicker the fog becomes, to the point where one can't see their hand in front of their face.

　Beyond fifty meters, nothing can be seen with human eyesight.

　Of course, this was no longer a major problem for Ye Chen.

　Observation Haki Level 5 allows one to perceive everything in the world without using their eyes.

　In a forest shrouded in thick fog, Ye Chen walked slowly, his expression calm.

　"Whoosh!"

　A sharp, piercing sound rang out, and the mist before them was suddenly torn in two.

　Suddenly, it was revealed that three or four shuriken were attacking, their bodies shrouded in mist.

　Ye Chen glanced at it indifferently, then continued walking forward without moving.

　It looked like it was about to collide with the shuriken, but then a bizarre scene unfolded.

　It looked like Ye Chen was about to be pierced through the heart by a shuriken, but it miraculously avoided his body at an unbelievable angle.

　It wasn't that Ye Chen dodged; rather, it was more like a shuriken avoiding Ye Chen.

　If a ninja with strong perception were to witness this scene, they would surely realize that although Ye Chen's every step seemed ordinary, it contained extremely profound patterns. It was these enigmatic patterns that predicted the attack from the unknown.

　At this moment, Ye Chen stopped and looked up.

　On the thick, dragon-like tree trunk, winding and twisting, several blurry figures emerged from the mist behind.

　These figures all wore headbands typical of Hidden Mist ninjas, exuding a bloodthirsty aura. They were ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village, assassins who had survived countless battles.

　Blood Mist Ninjas are ninjas who live in the Blood Mist Village. Their hearts are filled with bloodlust and cruelty, and many even take pleasure in killing.

　This is the Land of Water, and this is also the way the Blood Mist Ninjas operate.

　"Outlander"

　One of them was a scarred man, with a hideous and menacing appearance.

　Upon hearing this, Ye Chen was slightly surprised; these people didn't know his identity.

　In fact, he had anticipated coming to Kirigakure. It was highly likely that Kirigakure had learned of his whereabouts and sent ninjas to assassinate him.

　It's no secret that he's going to the Land of Water alone; just like when he went to the Land of Lightning, his whereabouts were leaked the moment he set foot on that land.

　"Was it just a group of mercenaries assassinating ninjas?"

　A hint of disappointment flashed in Ye Chen's eyes. These small fry had delivered themselves to his doorstep; well, he'd play along.

　"I'm asking you a question, kid!"

　The lean man next to the scarred man shouted, his voice sharp and menacing, his murderous intent palpable.

　"No matter who he is, beat him half to death first, then capture him and torture him slowly!"

　Scarface said coldly

　Whoosh! Four Mist Ninjas, including Ye Chen, attacked without warning, taking him down first. If he resisted or tried to escape, they would be executed! The Mist Shadows are cruel and realistic; there are no allies, only heads.

　Ye Chen simply took a step back, easily avoiding the combined attack of the four Mist Ninja.

　However, this is not the end. Ninja battles are not simply about hand-to-hand combat; they involve more complex ninjutsu.

　Water Escape

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　Water Dragon Bullet Technique!

　Water Escape

　Water splash!

　Lightning Release: Earth Walk

　With a whoosh, the water surged out of thin air, several streams coalescing into sharp blade shapes, along with a massive water dragon, crackling with lightning, roaring towards Ye Chen with tremendous force.

　Lightning Release combined with Water Release, where water conducts electricity—this is the most common combined ninjutsu in the ninja world! Wind Release combined with Fire Release works similarly! The effect of this combination far exceeds the sum of its parts.

　However, it's not a big problem for Ye Chen.

　The demon sword Enma instantly appeared in his hand, and he casually stretched out his hand and swung it directly at the surging water and lightning.

　Crack! A black sword aura ripped through the void, its sharp, chilling light blinding and terrifying! In that instant, a crack appeared in the air, as if a mirror had been cleanly severed in half.

　The water blade and water dragon, along with the accompanying lightning, all froze instantly, then crumbled in the next moment! However, this was not the end! This was a slash imbued with domineering power; its strength was certainly not limited to this.

　In the original work, with the added power of a domineering slash, it could even slice a mountain in two with a single strike! Then, the black slash, imbued with this sharp force, directly cleaved the earth directly in front of it in two.

　The three Mist Ninja froze instantly, their faces still showing a hint of shock.

　What incredible swordsmanship! He dismembered a ninja with a single strike!

　Then, with each strike, their bodies were sliced ​​to pieces by the sharp blade's energy, blood splattering onto the ground as they fell into pools of blood.

　One Mist Ninja remained, the scarred leader. Because he was at the back, he wasn't killed by the slash, but he was injured by the impact of the sword energy.

　This Mist Ninja was terrified and constantly on guard after Yoruichi killed three of his comrades with a single wave of his hand. Originally possessing the strength of a Jonin or Chunin, his mental state collapsed, and he was almost halved in strength.

　"Who exactly are you?" the scarred man asked, trembling with fear.

　If it were a ninja from another village, they might have lost all will to fight after witnessing what just happened.

　But this ninja is a Blood Mist Ninja, who has struggled on the brink of death countless times.

　He would not give up any chance of escape.

　However, Ye Chen did not answer, but only glanced at him indifferently.

　This gaze was completely different from the previous indifferent one.

　It was as if an extremely sharp, cold light pierced through his entire body in an instant, striking him like a thunderbolt, and something seemed to explode in his mind.

　The Mist Ninja was completely stunned, fell to the ground, and didn't even have the chance to resist.

　"Hahaha, a ninja! He is Konoha Rashad!"

　Suddenly, a burst of wild laughter erupted from the mist, followed by seven figures walking out together.

　Upon seeing this, Scarface immediately turned around and saw a man with a large knife slung over his shoulder approaching him.

　The man had a menacing appearance, especially his mouth, which had two stitched-up cracks, making him look like a demon from hell.

　"The Executioner's Blade, Lord Juzo!"

　"Help me!"