Just as Overbearing as Its Name
When Itachi lifted the mask off the corpse's face, what he and Shisui saw was not a complete human face, but a blurry mess.
Or to be more precise, it's like a skin bag filled with water.
All facial features, the enemy's entire face, were shattered because the bones, muscles, and other supporting structures inside the skull were completely destroyed.
Therefore, the face could not maintain its original appearance at all.
What I saw before me was less like a head and more like a slightly deflated ball.
"This..."
Itachi and Shisui exchanged a glance, both feeling a chill run down their spines.
They both turned to look at Lin Yan, who was not far away.
At this moment, Lin Yan helplessly shrugged, with an expression that said, "Don't look at me, I didn't know it would turn out like this either."
"Check the others..."
Shisui, refusing to believe in superstition, split up with Itachi and examined all the remaining fifteen corpses.
Ultimately, they were dismayed to discover that all of these enemies were in the same state.
None of them are recognizable.
Left with no other choice, Itachi and Shisui turned back to report the situation to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Third generation sir..."
With a solemn expression, Shisui approached Hiruzen Sarutobi, while subconsciously glancing at Lin Yan.
Have you confirmed the identities of these enemies?
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked calmly and composedly.
"Unable to confirm, Third Generation Lord."
"Their bodies... their bodies were shattered by the force just now; their internal organs, muscles, bones... everything was broken."
"His face was so distorted and deformed that it was impossible to recognize him as he originally was."
Shisui shook his head and said seriously.
Upon hearing this, Kakashi and Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes simultaneously darkened, their expressions turning stern.
Sarutobi Hikaru turned around in surprise and looked at Lin Yan: "What's the name of that power you have?"
"Conqueror's Haki".
Lin Yan answered casually.
"Conqueror's Haki?"
"Yes, it belongs to one of the Three-Color Haki."
"The technique I used to detect targets was called Observation Haki."
"Another type is Armament Haki."
"Do you want to learn? I can teach you."
As Lin Yan spoke, her gaze fell upon Itachi, Shisui, and Kakashi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi:...
Shisui, Itachi, Kakashi:...
The four of them were speechless for a moment, looking at Lin Yan who was responding with a serious expression, they didn't know how to respond.
"Conqueror's Haki..."
"It's as domineering as its name suggests."
"This can no longer be considered physical skill, can it?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi recovered from his shock, inwardly admiring the question, and asked it again.
"I guess it doesn't count."
"But its power is related to the strength of its physical techniques."
"The stronger one's physical skills, the more effective one will be when using Haki."
Lin Yan explained.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were still in a deep shock.
Upon hearing Lin Yan's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart stirred slightly. He regained his composure and smiled, "Are you really willing to share such a powerful taijutsu technique?"
"Lin Yan?"
In the world of ninjas, the ninjutsu abilities a ninja possesses are an absolute secret.
Under no circumstances should anyone find out easily.
Otherwise, it would be tantamount to giving the enemy the opportunity to study you and find ways to counter your abilities.
If that happens, you'll likely encounter huge trouble when you go on a mission again, and you might even lose your life.
Therefore, ninjutsu, let alone techniques used between different ninja villages in the Ninja World, must absolutely not be passed on to outsiders.
Even within the same ninja village, different ninja clans or individual ninjas generally do not easily share their abilities with others.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had never seen anyone like Lin Yan.
Kakashi, Itachi, Shisui, and the others were also looking at Lin Yan with curiosity, wanting to see how he would answer.
Why wouldn't you want to?
"You are not my enemies."
"What? Does the Third Hokage intend to be my enemy?"
Lin Yan asked in return with a half-smile.
This statement effectively killed the conversation once again.
Upon hearing his question, Hiruzen Sarutobi was both amused and exasperated.
"Ha ha ha ha..."
"How could that be?"
"It's just that this kind of thing rarely happens here, so it seems quite strange."
"Anyway, thanks to you this time, Lin Yan."
"Thank you for taking care of those enemies who tried to assassinate me."
Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed merrily and took out his pipe.
"With you all traveling with me and protecting me, I feel much more at ease."
As he spoke, he lit his pipe and began to smoke.
"No need to be so polite, Third Hokage. Just remember to give me the money when you get back."
Lin Yan smiled.
These words startled Hiruzen Sarutobi, who glanced at him in surprise before Hiruzen Sarutobi into laughter.
About half a day later, the group of five finally arrived at the Land of Fire Daimyo's Capital.
This place is much more prosperous than the small Konoha Village.
Large numbers of samurai could be seen patrolling the streets.
In addition, some ninjas were also active on the streets.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was summoned to the capital to meet the daimyo of the Land of Fire, while Kakashi, Lin Yan, Itachi, Shisui, and the others who were his guards could only wait outside.
"Your daimyo of the Land of Fire has quite the airs..."
Is he very strong?
Lin Yan looked at Kakashi and the others curiously and asked.
However, given the sensitive nature of such a topic, Kakashi, Itachi, Shisui, and others, who had been taught loyalty from a young age, would certainly not speak carelessly.
Moreover, they are currently in the capital of Daming, surrounded by guards from Daimyo's Court.
Saying the wrong thing can easily cause unnecessary misunderstandings and trouble.
Seeing that they remained silent, Lin Yan didn't mind, smiled gently, and looked around to observe them.
"That's really strange."
"I think these guys are very weak. The overall combat strength of your Konoha Village is definitely higher than that of the Land of Fire Daimyo's Capital."
"I really don't understand why you don't rebel and become daimyo yourselves?"
Lin Yan's words once again shocked Kakashi, Shisui, and Itachi, leaving them speechless and dumbfounded.
"Lin Yan, don't talk nonsense here."
"Konoha Village and the Daimyo's Daimyo's Court of the Land of Fire have a mutually dependent cooperative relationship..."
"The Daimyo is our sovereign, the lord who rules the entire Land of Fire. All of us residents of the Land of Fire Land of Fire the Daimyo's subjects..."
Shisui specifically explained this to Lin Yan.
Even fearing he might not understand, they specifically explained the meaning of his name, as well as the power and status he possessed.
Seeing how fluently he recited the principles of rulership and subjectship, Lin Yan knew it would be impolite to say anything more, so she smiled gently.
"I see."
He nodded, awkwardly but politely.