A Mere Newcomer, Don't Get Too Arrogant

In the past, other outsiders who joined—

When faced with his questions, they would either shout, "Raikage-sama, please believe me!"

Or say things like, "I would never dare deceive you, Raikage-sama. I truly joined you; I'm definitely not a spy!"

Someone as calm as Ye Liangnai, who directly skipped over information that could be investigated, was truly the first.

"Interesting, interesting. You're starting to pique my interest."

"Then as you wish, let me see what information is inside that head of yours!"

As he spoke, the Fourth Raikage gave the Anbu waiting behind Ye Liangnai a look, and the latter took Ye Liangnai away.

Words could deceive, but memories could not!

Two hours later, Ye Liangnai, his face deathly pale and his expression pained, was brought back here.

"Well? Was there anything wrong with this brat's memories?" the Fourth Raikage asked.

The Anbu shook his head. "His memories are normal!"

"However, there isn't much information regarding White Cold Light that you wanted to know!"

"You're from Kirigakure, so why do you have no memories concerning White Cold Light? Can you give me a reasonable explanation, Kira?"

The Fourth Raikage stared at Ye Liangnai, his eyes gleaming sharply as he asked.

It felt as though Ye Liangnai would be dead for sure if there was anything wrong with his answer.

"White Cold Light is indeed famous in Kirigakure, but I only recently returned from a mission."

"Although I know his name, I never had much contact with him. Isn't it perfectly normal that I don't have much more information about him?"

Ye Liangnai spoke with complete composure, though inwardly, he silently thanked Kirigakure's Anbu.

They had forged the memories brilliantly, leaving Kumogakure's Anbu unable to detect even the slightest trace.

Though that was also related to Kirigakure having remained isolated from the world for years and not being widely understood.

Still, the memories forged by Kirigakure's Anbu had been a tremendous help.

At the very least, he had now gained the Raikage's initial acceptance.

As long as he did not make any major mistakes going forward, he presumably would not be suspected too much anymore.

"What a calm fellow. Looking at you, it's hard for me to imagine that you would assassinate the Mizukage!"

Faced with the Fourth Raikage's words, which contained both praise and probing, Ye Liangnai smiled. "That is only because Raikage-sama gave me time to think!"

"In Kirigakure, my nature was never allowed to show itself!"

The Raikage liked hearing that! Flattery never failed.

"Alright, then I officially welcome you to Kumogakure on behalf of the village, Kira!"

"You'll join the Anbu and work in the field you know best!"

"Work hard. Kumogakure will definitely not treat you unfairly!" the Raikage said, patting Ye Liangnai on the shoulder.

"Yes, Raikage-sama!"

Ye Liangnai put on a deeply grateful expression as he replied.

After Ye Liangnai left, the Raikage said, "This Kira is quite interesting."

"But we can't trust him just yet! The test has only just begun!"

Naturally, Ye Liangnai did not know what the Raikage had said.

However, he could also guess that the Raikage would not trust him so easily.

"Let time prove it, then. Kirigakure, you'd better hold up your end and not cause any trouble for me!"

If Ye Liangnai wanted to establish himself firmly in Kumogakure, his efforts alone would not be enough. Kirigakure also needed to refrain from dragging him down.

Kumogakure Anbu!

An Anbu member brought Ye Liangnai here to report for duty and register his identity.

After receiving and changing into his uniform, the Anbu members were gathered together, and Ye Liangnai was introduced to them.

"Let me introduce him. Kira, formerly a Special Jonin of Kirigakure, has now abandoned darkness for the light and joined Kumogakure. His codename is 'Jinghong.'"

"Don't bully him. Take good care of him from now on, understand?"

If not for the fierce looks in the Anbu members' eyes, Ye Liangnai might actually have believed that he would be taken care of.

But now, it was clearly "taking care" of him!

"It seems that if I want to fit in with these people, I'll have to let my strength do the talking!"

The strong were always respected. That was a rule that applied everywhere.

"This is the Anbu code. You have one day to memorize it thoroughly. In one day, you'll officially begin your missions!"

After handing Ye Liangnai a booklet-like manual, the person who had brought him to the Anbu left.

"Everyone, I hope you'll guide me well from now on!"

Ye Liangnai politely bowed to his fellow colleagues.

"Hehe, newcomer, you'd better prepare yourself. Our ways are different from those of Kirigakure!"

"In Kumogakure, we don't care about seniority. Whoever is stronger gets more say!"

"When we carry out missions tomorrow, don't hold us back! If you do, we'll definitely kill you!"

A burly Anbu stared at Ye Liangnai's forehead and spoke viciously.

Ye Liangnai answered with a smile, "Of course. I've been mentally prepared for that for a long time!"

Then, just as the Cloud Ninja turned to leave, he spoke again. "However, there is something you may have gotten wrong!"

"In Kirigakure, strength is also supreme, and we enforce a strict hierarchy!"

"Seniority is probably something that only Konoha has."

"And if any of you hold me back, I'll kill you without hesitation!"

"Those who hold others back on the battlefield have no right to live!"

Provocation—this was absolutely provocation!

The eyes of the Cloud Ninja Anbu members immediately turned cold!

The burly Anbu from earlier roared in fury, "Don't get so arrogant, newcomer!!"

He threw a savage punch, fierce lightning bursting from his arm.

It was actually aimed at Ye Liangnai's head as he shouted, "Lightning Release: Thunderstorm Flow!"

"This guy really has a death wish, provoking Ao Liu Yi."

"He has the greatest strength in the Anbu, and his defense is impregnable. Even Jonin would find it hard to break through it!!"

"Hmph, daring to act arrogant in Kumogakure? Let him learn his lesson. A mere outsider has no right to strut around here!"

"Ao Liu Yi, don't beat him to death. Remember to leave him breathing, or Raikage-sama won't go easy on you!"

Some spoke with disdain, while others egged him on.

"Kid, what's wrong? So scared you can't move?"

Seeing Ye Liangnai standing still without moving at all, Ao Liu Yi could not help but speak smugly.

"Don't worry, I'll show restraint. I won't let you die!"

However, just as he finished speaking and his fist was about to reach Ye Liangnai's forehead—

Ye Liangnai calmly said, "Six Pillars Flame Formation!"

A hexagonal dark crimson barrier wrapped around Ye Liangnai, cutting off Ao Liu Yi from him.