I'll Show Mercy, but They Won't

"Really? When Shui Daiyi sees me, he has to respectfully call me Lord Yuexia. Are you sure you want to listen to him and drive me away?"

Seeing this, Yang Ming smiled faintly and looked at Hirokawa Shin.

A dignified aura naturally emanated from him.

"Hm?"

Hirokawa Shin's eyes shifted. Yang Ming's words carried tremendous authority and confidence. He had only ever seen such bearing and self-assurance in important figures.

As an elite chunin, Hirokawa Shin had fought countless battles and been on the battlefield. He had his own unique way of judging people, and he could tell whether someone was lying just by looking into their eyes.

Yang Ming's gaze was firm, his expression calm, and he looked completely confident and certain. He clearly was not lying.

Besides, how could a five-year-old child dare to tell such a lie?

"Could it be that he really has Lord Shui Daiyi backing him?"

Hirokawa Shin froze. Those who could attend the ninja academy generally had either some background or talent.

Perhaps Yuexia Ming really did have some extraordinary backing.

"Hino Raku..."

He then looked at Hino Raku, his meaning clear: he wanted her to confirm Yang Ming's identity and background.

He had only just become a captain. He did not want to lose his position over this.

"Captain Hirokawa, I don't know whether he has any connection with Lord Shui Daiyi, nor do I dare to be certain. But there is one thing I can be sure of!"

Hino Raku spoke with certainty.

"He came from an ordinary family. His father was an ordinary villager of the Kingdom of Grass who died in the chaos of war. Gong Lizi took pity on him, brought him back, and raised him in the orphanage!"

"Perhaps he displayed some extraordinary ability that caught Lord Shui Daiyi's eye, or perhaps he helped Lord Shui Daiyi in some way. No one can say for sure. But one thing is certain: as an orphan, he absolutely has no background whatsoever. As for Lord Shui Daiyi, he likely only arranged for him to attend the ninja academy to repay a favor, or for some other reason!"

"Normally, it might not matter, but this is the school anniversary celebration. It is of utmost importance, and there cannot be the slightest mistake in any part of it. The way he is acting now is completely disgracing the school. Therefore, I believe we should temporarily expel him. Even if Lord Shui Daiyi learns of it afterward, he certainly will not blame us. At worst, once the celebration is over, we can go apologize to Lord Shui Daiyi. But for now, we absolutely cannot allow him to remain here any longer!"

After saying that, Hino Raku looked at Hirokawa Shin with a firm gaze.

"So that's the nature of their relationship. No wonder he is so confident and resolute. Indeed, with that connection, as long as you do not go too far, basically no one in the entire Grass Ninja Village would dare provoke you. After all, that is Lord Shui Daiyi. But the situation is different now."

Hirokawa Shin looked at Yang Ming, nodded, and waved his hand.

He gave the order.

"Take him away. We'll hand him over to Lord Shui Daiyi for judgment afterward!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Two captains immediately answered and walked toward Yang Ming.

"Hm?"

Yang Ming sneered. Chakra circulated through his body before gathering in his palms.

He watched the two men.

"Yuexia Ming, I advise you to surrender without resistance. Do not fight back, or you'll learn what a real ninja is. They're different from me. They're elites who fought in the Second Ninja War. I'll show mercy, but they won't."

Seeing this, Hino Raku could not help sneering.