Chapter 99: One After Another Emerges

So you do know who I am. He looked at the imperial ninjas half-kneeling before him in the void and gave a faint smile.

My lord, is this gentleman a friend of yours? Judging by his appearance, he does not seem to be one of our Sakura Nation’s people. The Ninja Emperor slowly raised his head, glanced at Xiao Yu, and then asked.

Him? I am seeing him for the first time. He is from Flame Summer, and more than that, he is the Battle King of Flame Summer who has made your imperial household suffer setback after setback. He looked at Xiao Yu as he spoke with a smile.

Xiao Yu was left speechless when he so casually revealed his identity. If these imperial ninjas learned that he was the Battle King of Flame Summer, wouldn’t they all go berserk and come at him with everything they had?

Xiao Yu had guessed right. The moment the Ninja Emperor learned that this person before him was actually the Battle King of Flame Summer, a chilling aura surged through his entire body, and his gaze at Xiao Yu turned razor-sharp.

In Sakura Nation, the number of martial artists who had died at the hands of the Battle King of Flame Summer was beyond counting. Yet you still dare to appear so brazenly in the imperial palace of Sakura Nation? You are courting death! the Ninja Emperor said darkly, then without the slightest hesitation drew the long blade at his waist and pointed it straight at Xiao Yu.

Hey, beauty, you are really stirring up trouble for me, Xiao Yu said, feeling utterly exasperated. He had only happened to pass by here and stopped for a moment. Who would have thought that he would not only run into the legendary figure of Sakura Nation’s martial world, but also have his identity exposed to the imperial household?

Hearing Xiao Yu’s words, she did not feel that there was anything wrong with them. She had only spoken the truth. But when she saw Xiao Yu’s innocent expression, she could not help but laugh.

I do not wish to see any bloodshed. Today, do not make things difficult for him. Her voice was calm, yet every word carried an unquestionable authority.

It was obvious that her words were directed at the imperial ninjas. The Ninja Emperor was startled. Under ordinary circumstances, he would never have left so easily, but today was different. The one speaking to him was her. He did not have the courage to refuse.

Heh heh, beauty, thanks. I never expected anyone in Sakura Nation to actually step in and smooth things over for me. Since that is the case, then I will give you some face today and spare these few men. Beauty, if fate allows, we shall meet again!

Xiao Yu said with a grin, and in the next instant his figure flashed, appearing more than thirty feet away. That move left even her slightly surprised; she had not expected Xiao Yu’s mastery of the art of shrinking distance to have reached such a refined level.

Several years ago, Xuanyuan Huangdao led one person into the sacred palace of Sakura Nation and slew the twelve priests there, along with the palace’s master. Years have passed, and now Flame Summer’s most outstanding Battle King has returned to Sakura Nation. Who knows how much slaughter this time will bring? Sigh.

Watching Xiao Yu vanish into the distance, she could not help but let out a quiet sigh before her own figure slowly disappeared into the void.

Seeing the two of them leave in succession, the Ninja Emperor was instantly at a loss. After taking a deep breath, he led the few men behind him back to the palace and immediately reported the matter to the upper ranks.

As the report spread, and with the imperial household’s machinery in motion, the entire Sakura Nation soon learned that the Flame Summer Battle King who had repeatedly made Sakura Nation suffer was now in their country, together with his brothers.

As for the common people of Sakura Nation, neither the name Xiao Yu nor the title Battle King of Flame Summer meant much to them. But in the mouths of certain martial artists who hated Xiao Yu to the bone, Xiao Yu had already become an utterly heinous demon. And this time, the reason he had come to Sakura Nation was to destroy it.

In an instant, panic swept through Sakura Nation. Many ordinary people locked their doors and dared not venture out, fearing they might run into that great demon Xiao Yu.

At the same time, many of Sakura Nation’s martial artists came out of hiding one after another and hurriedly gathered at the foot of Mount Fuji to discuss how to deal with Xiao Yu and his party.

When Tai Sui and the others learned that their whereabouts had been exposed, it was already the following morning. More than a dozen people gathered in the council hall, all with worried expressions. Yet Xiao Yu seemed as carefree as ever, eating and drinking without a care in the world.

Big Brother, could it be that you slipped out last night and got exposed? Tai Sui asked, watching Xiao Yu eat breakfast with obvious relish.

At his words, everyone was stunned. Had Xiao Yu gone out last night? Why had none of them known?

Why are you all staring at me like that? If I do not eat my fill, how am I supposed to deal with what comes next? Stop making such miserable faces. We will meet whatever comes. Xiao Yu went on eating as he spoke.

Seeing how optimistic he was, the others were infected by his mood as well. One by one, they sat down and began to eat heartily.

Inside the Tōjō Manor villa, Tōjō, the masters of the Nine Great Sects, and several priests were also enjoying breakfast.

At that moment, a hurried figure burst in from outside. He rushed to Tōjō’s side, dropped to one knee, and reported, Master, it seems Xiao Yu and the others’ whereabouts have been completely exposed. Many people in the martial world have already emerged, claiming they will settle matters with Xiao Yu and the rest.

Tōjō showed no surprise at the ninja’s report. After all, the previous night he had already received the news from the imperial household. He had also learned that the Mirror Flower Water Moon School had finally stepped out from within the sects.

Heh, I never expected that with Xiao Yu’s arrival, so many experts would appear in Sakura Nation, Tōjō said with a smile.

There may be many of them, but they are all a pack of wine sacks and rice bags. I doubt they can cause Xiao Yu and the others any harm at all. They are nothing but clowns seeking attention, said Suzuki, the master of the Two-Blade Style, coldly.

No matter. Since these people want to test themselves against Xiao Yu, let them go first. Though they pose no threat to Xiao Yu and the others, they can at least cause us a little trouble, Tōjō said, a flash of sharp light passing through his eyes as a malicious smile curved his lips.

Lord Tōjō, are you not afraid that this matter will turn Sakura Nation into a living hell?

Just then, a faint voice rang out inside the villa. Its sudden appearance startled everyone present. They all turned in unison toward the direction from which it had come.

At the entrance, a wisp of white mist rose. A beautiful figure slowly emerged from within the haze. It was the master of the Mirror Flower Water Moon School.