Li Zhenwu had already figured out why these Hidden Cloud Ninjas had come near the Hyuga clan's residence.
Therefore, he deliberately looked around and, seeing that there were no other Hidden Cloud Ninjas present, he felt a bit relieved.
After all, if several ninjas tried to gang up on him, he would have to turn around and run, with no time for a fight!
Seeing the Hidden Cloud Ninja appearing before him, Li Zhenwu felt a sense of reckless confidence. "Since there's only one of you, bring it on!"
"Hey, what are you Hidden Cloud Ninjas sneaking around Konoha for? Planning some underhanded business?" Li Zhenwu said loudly, showing no intention of lowering his voice.
"Shut up, kid!" the Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader's expression changed. They were lurking near the Hyuga residence, and while one Hidden Cloud Ninja was dealing with Li Zhenwu, the others had quietly infiltrated the Hyuga household, preparing to abduct Hinata Hyuga.
Everything was supposed to be done discreetly, yet here was Li Zhenwu, speaking loudly right near the entrance — it was infuriating for the Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader.
"Well, if you're looking for trouble, don't blame anyone but yourself." The Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader's expression turned cold, and he charged forward!
Li Zhenwu remained calm but became serious. Just from the speed of this Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader, he could tell he was much stronger than the last lower-ranked ninja he'd fought and was likely a Chunin!
With chakra flowing through his legs, the Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader sped up even more.
Bang!
Li Zhenwu jumped aside just in time to dodge a kick from the squad leader.
"Afterimage Technique, Second Style!" Li Zhenwu shouted, executing the technique again. His figure blurred momentarily, and three Li Zhenwus appeared in different directions.
"Shadow Clone Technique?" The Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader was taken aback, surprised that someone so young could use such ninjutsu.
However, he soon realized that it wasn't a true Shadow Clone, as there was no chakra fluctuation.
"Hmph, a mere parlor trick." The Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader scoffed.
"Lightning Style: Sparring Technique!"
Slap! Slap!
Two of Li Zhenwu's clones were swiftly dispelled by the Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader. At this moment, the squad leader, crackling with electricity, darted past Li Zhenwu with incredible speed.
"Damn, having chakra is like cheating!" Li Zhenwu inwardly cursed, but he was already preparing himself to strike back with a flurry of punches!
Li Zhenwu, at only three years old, was small and agile, which worked to his advantage against the Hidden Cloud Ninja squad leader.
Although the Hidden Cloud Ninja was fast due to his lightning technique, his strikes were cumbersome, often requiring him to bend to hit Li Zhenwu!
Every time the squad leader bent to throw a punch, Li Zhenwu had already dodged, slipping away like an eel, occasionally landing a punch in return.
Though Li Zhenwu was not sustaining serious injuries, the squad leader was growing increasingly furious, his eyes glinting with anger.
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