Chapter 146: What the Hell!

"Master, what exactly do you want me to do? Just give the order; there is no need to go through all this trouble." Goro Kudo said, nodding and bowing with a servile smile.

"Hmm, I can give you an order now."

Seeing that the mark had been successfully applied, Ye Tian nodded with satisfaction. He immediately activated the Body-Control Seal, and Goro Kudo began to breakdance on the spot.

After dancing for a full ten minutes, he finally stopped, collapsing to the ground, gasping for breath.

"Master, what have you done to me!" Goro Kudo was on the verge of tears; he had no idea how he had offended Ye Tian. Before today, they had never even crossed paths!

"I told you, you don't need to ask. If you say another word, I’ll force you to shove your head into a toilet!"

Hearing this, Kudo felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly knelt down to apologize: "Master, I was wrong! I'm sorry!"

After finishing the simple obedience test, Ye Tian said with satisfaction, "Later, I want you to take me into the Forty-Nine Temples."

"And then..."

After a brief instruction, Goro Kudo nodded like a bobblehead. "Don't worry, Master. With me around, you will have completely unobstructed passage."

"Hmm, lead the way."

...

The Forty-Nine Temples.

Nestled among the surrounding mountains, forty-nine independent temples were scattered like stars. Many ninjas dressed in rough cloth robes walked by; some were hurrying along, while others were in the middle of training.

The atmosphere was peaceful.

Today, the Forty-Nine Temples had undergone major reforms. Compared to the harshness of the war era, they now primarily focused on profit through the recruitment of apprentices. Most of the ninja students who came here learned nothing more than the basics. Only inner-gate disciples were qualified to receive the true heritage.

"Now, let Master Dodorei demonstrate the Water Release technique for everyone!"

An elderly man with a benevolent face was holding a phone on a selfie stick, conducting an online lesson via livestream.

Tomohito Miyamoto, one of the three masters of the Forty-Nine Temples, was a true powerhouse of the Shadow level, with a martial arts cultivation of the Second-Stage Martial King!

Watching the tens of thousands of online apprentices in the livestream and the expensive gifts constantly flying across the screen, Miyamoto Tomohito’s face was practically beaming. He never expected that after the times changed, he would successfully transition from a wartime assassin. No one remembered the countless crimes he had committed; they only knew that there were three highly respected great ninjas at the Forty-Nine Temples.

"Someone is asking me how I view the recent plane crash."

Miyamoto Tomohito, who was reading the comments, raised an eyebrow and immediately grinned.

He loved discussing current events; the more sensational the topic, the more viewers he attracted.

"This Peninsula Nation plane crash actually has hidden secrets!"

Miyamoto Tomohito immediately began to hold forth eloquently: "In reality, this was not an accident, but a premeditated explosion!"

Once these words were out, the livestream's chat box was instantly flooded with comments.

"Nani? Nani? There are actually hidden secrets!"

"Mr. Miyamoto, is what you are saying true? I’ve actually felt it was very strange for a long time—why would the plane explode for no reason?"

"Wow, another sensational story!"

Countless Japanese netizens and ninjutsu enthusiasts joined the gossip circle, and high-value gifts kept pouring in. In just a few sentences, Miyamoto Tomohito had earned millions of Japanese Yen. It was faster than printing money!

"Listen to me as I explain it one by one!"

"..."

After listening to Miyamoto Tomohito's explanation, the livestream boiled over again.

"My God, the Peninsula Nation is so cruel! To kill one Martial King powerhouse, they sacrificed the lives of hundreds of their own citizens!"

"Good heavens, a Martial King powerhouse—that's the same as a Shadow-level powerhouse, right? Are Shadow-level powerhouses so strong that they only die if they fall from ten thousand meters in the air?"

"Truly unscrupulous!"

*Haha, gifts, keep the gifts coming! With such great income, why would I bother killing people and stealing goods as a ninja? The new era is just different!*

Miyamoto Tomohito’s mouth was twisted in a wide smile. Although there was a lot of exaggeration in what he had just said, the framework of the story was absolutely true. Many martial arts powerhouses had obtained first-hand information regarding the Peninsula Nation’s plot to kill Ye Tian of the Dragon Kingdom. After all, Ye Tian’s terrifying record of swaggering into the Peninsula branch of the Ability Alliance and killing a minister, a deacon, and an inspector could not be covered up!

Such big news had long since spread across the world!

Following that came the explosion of the Peninsula Nation’s passenger plane, and Ye Tian had gone missing! Anyone with a clear eye knew that it was a plot by the Peninsula Nation to blow Ye Tian to death at an altitude of ten thousand meters. Even if he hadn't been blown up, he would likely have died from the fall. One had to know that falling from ten thousand meters, even into water, the absurd acceleration was enough to shatter a person's internal organs completely!

This Ye Tian, in all likelihood, was reduced to nothing.

Just as Miyamoto was enjoying himself, several messages flew across the screen:

"Wow, that Ye Tian is truly amazing to make a nation's leadership sacrifice so much just to kill him!"

"Yes, yes, not only is he powerful, but it seems he broke into the Peninsula Nation to rescue his beloved woman. He is truly a warrior who charges for love!"

For a moment, the sentiment in the livestream became strange. Aside from being shocked by the Peninsula Nation's outrageous actions, more people were praising Ye Tian’s strength and courage.

"Hey, don't have thoughts like that!"

Miyamoto Tomohito suddenly felt annoyed.

His expression changed, and he hurriedly said: "Ye Tian is not a good person. It is said that he hates us Japanese the most; he even killed thousands of Japanese people before!"

"Do not admire the enemy!"

Once these words were out, the chat shifted, and they began to attack Ye Tian:

"How hateful! To kill our compatriots—if I were a high-ranking Peninsula official, I would also use every means to kill him!"

*That's more like it!*

Seeing the chat filled with insults toward Ye Tian, Miyamoto Tomohito finally beamed with joy. He would not allow the fans in his livestream to praise anyone other than himself, especially not that Dragon Kingdom brute he detested.

Just as he was feeling smug, a slender hand reached over.

Behind him came the mocking voice of a young man:

"That's right, Ye Tian does indeed hate the Japanese, especially those who participated in the invasion."

The latter part of the sentence was filled with bone-chilling coldness!

For some reason, Miyamoto Tomohito, a Martial King powerhouse, suddenly felt an inexplicable fear toward this low murmur, as if there were some evil spirit behind him.

He shuddered and turned his head to look.

He saw a handsome, smiling face baring its teeth at him.

This, this, this!

Ye Tian!

Looking at the face that was identical to the one in the news, Miyamoto Tomohito’s pupils dilated in shock, and he let out a miserable shriek as if he had seen a ghost.

"Ye Tian, how did you get into the Forty-Nine Temples!"

At the same time, the livestream had exploded.

"Ye Tian? Is it really Ye Tian? Didn't Mr. Miyamoto say he was already dead? Why has he suddenly appeared at the Iga Forty-Nine Temples?!"