Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 167 Tang Clan Chief's Overt Scheme
"Master Tang, in a sense, the people of Tang Clan are the same kind of people as us, the ninjas of Mount Bihe."

Ever since our teacher Ono came to this land and heard about the existence of the Tang Clan, he has long admired the masters of the Tang Clan.

I know that the Tang Clan attacked us only because you accepted Zhao Zhen's commission.

But have you ever considered that he did this simply to weaken both the Tang Clan and us, so he could reap the benefits later?

Wow~ They've even resorted to a counter-espionage tactic. Looks like these little devils are really starting to feel guilty.

Realizing this, Zhao Zhen's gaze toward Zuo Jin became increasingly "friendly".

He could tell that this Sakon was a complete brute, the kind whose mind was all about muscles.

Trying to sow discord within the Tang Clan using such low-level tactics is simply too underhanded.

Perhaps for these ninja from Mount Hiei, who have always lived for themselves, they simply cannot understand the great principle that "every man has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation."

They assumed that the Tang Clan accepted their commission only because of money, but for the Tang Clan, their reputation was more important than money!

This is a spiritual treasure passed down through thousands of years of Chinese civilization. How could a group of barbarians with only themselves in their hearts possibly understand this kind of integrity that belongs only to the Chinese people?

However, although that was what he thought in his heart, in order to carry out the subsequent plan, Tang Sect Master deliberately showed a thoughtful expression on his face.

"I read your ninja leader's letter. Does he mean we should pick ten people to fight each other? Interesting. What's the price for the losers?"

"The price, of course, is the heads of the generals on both sides."

A cruel smile appeared on Zuo Jin's face.

"Want my head?"

The smile on Tang Sect Master's lips also gradually spread.

"No, no, no, as I just said, this is a matter between us, the Hirayama Ninja Clan, and Zhao Zhen. It has nothing to do with the Tang Clan."

So if you lose, what we want is Zhao Zhen's head!

"You want my Tang Clan employer's head? Are you kidding me...?"

As he spoke, the expression on Tang Sect Master's face gradually turned cold.

In an instant, an invisible killing intent began to spread around Zuo Jin.

Sensing the killing intent that was in no way inferior to that of his teacher, Ono Noriyoshi, Sakon's heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Just as Zuo Jin was about to break down under the pressure and speak, Zhao Zhen's voice rang out from the crowd.

"Okay, I promise you."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to Zhao Zhen, who was walking out of the crowd.

"Saijin, long time no see~"

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and greeted Sakon in Japanese.

“Zhao Zhen…”

Zuo Jin gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with chilling killing intent as he looked at Zhao Zhen.

If he weren't currently surrounded by the Tang Clan members and wouldn't dare to make any rash moves, he would definitely be carrying a knife to kill Zhao Zhen by now.

"Master Tang, you don't need to worry about me. Since the friends of Tang Clan are willing to risk their lives for my request, if I were to hide in the back because I value my life, I would despise myself."

"This……"

A hint of hesitation flashed in Tang Clan Master's eyes, but his gaze quickly hardened again.

"Okay, I agree to your leader's conditions."

"Thank you, Master Tang. Shall we meet again in a month at the Sky-Piercing Cave outside the pass?"

"No, you can't decide the location." Tang Sect Master shook his head.

“Then the Tang Clan Chief’s decision is also acceptable,” Zuo Jin said nonchalantly. “Let’s set it at Tianming Mountain in Shandong.”

"Tianming Mountain..."

Zuo Jin murmured something softly, then nodded decisively.

"It's a deal. Tang Sect Leader, we'll meet at Tianming Mountain a month from now."

After saying that, Zuo Jin gave Zhao Zhen one last deep look before turning around and leaving.

"Master, are we just going to let him go like this?"

Lu Huizhong stepped forward and whispered in Tang Clan Leader's ear.

"No need, let him go back. After all, only by casting a long line can you catch a big fish."

After saying that, a smile gradually appeared on the face of the Tang Sect Master.

"It's really amazing, these little devils actually came to us on their own initiative."

Xu Xin, standing next to Zhao Zhen, couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"That's because they've completely run out of options," Tang Sect Master replied.

"Desperate? But haven't we already lost many of our men?"

"We can afford to wait, but they can't. Don't forget, this is our land..."

"Ow~"

Xu Xin nodded with a look of sudden realization.

Tang Clan Chief's move was an open scheme from the very beginning. Even if the ninja leader Ono Noriyoshi kept his whereabouts secret, what about his subordinates?

Either you become a coward and endure it to the end, until all that's left of the ninja clan of Heishan is the leader of the ninja clan.

Alternatively, they could take a gamble and place all their hopes on this challenge.

For the ninja of Mount Hiei, they were not afraid of fighting; what truly troubled them was Zhao Zhen's Golden Escape Flowing Light.

Even if there is a formation that can restrict Zhao Zhen's Golden Escape Flowing Light, setting up the formation still takes a considerable amount of time.

In that time, Zhao Zhen would have already escaped using the Golden Escape Technique.

But this time it's different. By agreeing on a location in advance, they can set up an array in advance to restrict Zhao Zhen's Golden Escape Light.

If Zhao Zhen dares to appear at Tianming Mountain, then without a doubt, what awaits him will be the fiercest counterattack of the Hiei Mountain ninjas before their deaths!
"But Master, do we really have to do it like they said, ten against ten?"

"Ten people will go openly, but half of the best people in the sect will go secretly."

For Tang Sect Leader, using Zhao Zhen as bait this time was not just to lure out the ninja leader Ono Noriyoshi, but all the remaining forces of the entire Hiei Mountain ninja clan!
For the ninja of Mount Hiei, this was their only chance to kill Zhao Zhen, so they would definitely go all out. Tang Clan Master naturally understood the same principle.

“Before our intentions are fully exposed, I’m afraid you’ll have to hold on for a while, Zhao Zhen.”

"Don't worry, Master Tang, I may not have many other merits, but I'm incredibly lucky!"

Perhaps someone could take my life, but it certainly wouldn't be these little devils~

"Hahahaha! Okay!"

Upon hearing this, the Tang Sect Master immediately burst into laughter.

"Don't worry, the ten people who are going with you this time will only have one mission: to ensure your safety at all costs!"

"Thank you for your kindness, Master Tang, but there's no need for that."

Risking one's life for a mission is not a concept unique to Tang Sect disciples...

(End of this chapter)