Naruto: I, the villain template, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 118 Sweep You, This Outdated Trash, into the Trash Can (Seeking Monthly Tickets!!)

Bang! !

Yun Chuan was struck as if by a boulder falling from the sky, crashing back to the ground and scattering large amounts of gravel.

Hanzo, who was in mid-air, took the blow head-on and was instantly sent flying by the horizontal slash.

The handle cracked open at the base of his thumb, staining it dark red, and he almost dropped the knife due to numbness.

It landed in front of the Rain Village group once again, and under their horrified gazes, it slid backward for a few meters before completely losing its power.

"That brat..."

Feeling the slight numbness in his arms and hands, Hanzo forcefully suppressed the slight trembling before his subordinates behind him noticed.

Immediately, he raised his head with a solemn expression and looked at the figure on the tower.

Very strong, extremely strong.

Even Hanzo, who was extremely proud of himself, had to admit that the guy's swordsmanship was in no way inferior to his own, and that his approach to combining swordsmanship with chakra was different from Hanzo's.

That guy somehow enhanced his cardiopulmonary function, allowing him to absorb a large amount of oxygen instantly and significantly increase his physical strength.

Hanzo doesn't know which method is stronger or weaker.

After all, no matter how well you understand the techniques and concepts of swordsmanship, in the end, it all comes down to actual combat with weapons.

Judging from the very brief test just now, their strength and speed were almost equal, and their swordsmanship was also nearly identical.

If it really comes down to a life-or-death battle, it will come down to who has more trump cards up their sleeve.

"Truly, his reputation is well-deserved."

As the satisfied and wistful voice rang out, Yun Chuan dusted off the corners of his clothes and stepped out again.

"Where did this guy come from?" Looking at Yun Chuan, who was unharmed high above, Hanzo narrowed his eyes and wondered to himself, "Is he friend or foe?"

Just as doubts began to grow in his mind, a terrified shout suddenly rang out.

"What?! How could it be you?!"

Hanzo turned his head in the direction of the sound and saw a Rain Ninja dressed as a Chunin looking up with a look of horror and fear on his face.

"Hmm?" Yun Chuan looked down at the Rain Ninja, subconsciously raising an eyebrow, and asked in confusion, "Who are you?"

But soon, memories that had been forgotten in the corner resurfaced, and he suddenly clapped his hands, exclaiming in realization, "Oh, I remember now."

"You are the guy I spared and entrusted to Hanzo before."

Upon hearing this, Hanzo was taken aback for a moment, then gradually frowned, and his hostility dissipated considerably.

"It's you?" Musashi, on the other hand, looked utterly astonished. "Muyama? That child from the Muyama family?"

Seemingly realizing something, his expression changed instantly.

Muzan was once a key retainer of the daimyo, in charge of political affairs, and was one of the "elders" who supported Hanzo and other pro-war factions.

In order to delay the development and actions of the pro-war faction, the pro-peace faction, in conjunction with major powers, assassinated members of the pro-war faction, including Wushan.

He, the leader of Amegakure, was a member of the pro-peace faction and also participated in the assassination.

In a sense, he was Yun Chuan's father's killer.

"Lord Musashi, why are you so surprised?"

Yun Chuan tilted his head, his smile still on his face, but his eyes held no mirth: "Didn't you already know I was still alive?"

"Or perhaps you simply didn't expect to be standing in front of you?"

"How arrogant," Yun Chuan chuckled. "Old man."

Upon hearing this, Musashi's face turned pale and then green.

Musashi's enemy?

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend."

In that instant, the thought flashed through Hanzo's mind, and his gaze toward Musashi turned mocking.

An enemy so young yet possessing such superb swordsmanship—it's unimaginable what burdens this young man carried to reach this point, allowing him to grow to this level in such a short time.

If Hanzo's attitude towards Yun Chuan was one of observation and disdain when he first heard of his existence, then the strength and potential that Yun Chuan has now demonstrated are enough to turn him into someone friendly and curious.

A nobleman without power is not worth paying attention to even if he can gain a foothold, but a powerful person with great strength and influence is someone he should take notice of.

At least for now, their positions are not opposed.

Also, that cat on the other person's shoulder... if he hadn't been under an illusion just now...

That cat actually started talking?

"You little rascal..."

Noticing the strange looks from the people behind him, and realizing that his past dirty deeds had been exposed, Musashi's expression turned somewhat ugly.

This matter was known to only a few people, and they were all subordinates of the daimyo.

"I am also sorry for your father's death, but I did not do it."

Musashi forced himself to stay alert and declared loudly and righteously, "The reason I haven't sent anyone to the north to wipe out your forces is already because of my remorse towards your father!"

"I had hoped you would stay in the north and I would come to find you when the situation eased up, but you have suddenly come uninvited and are saying these inexplicable things."

"I don't know what you're trying to do, but this isn't a place where you can run wild!"

Hearing Musashi's righteous and stern words, Yun Chuan couldn't help but reveal a mocking expression.

"Don't misunderstand."

Under the gazes of the crowd, some surprised, some fearful, and some angry, Yun Chuan looked at Musashi, whose forehead was covered in cold sweat, and said with a faint smile, "I originally just wanted to come and watch the show, but the fart you let out was truly awful."

"After all, I am still a citizen of the Land of Rain. I cannot turn a blind eye to certain righteous and high-sounding traitors, nor can I sit idly by while some people drag the Land of Rain into the abyss."

That foul-mouthed and rude brat!

Musashi nearly lost his composure again. He took a deep breath and snapped, "It's not your place, brat, to judge my decisions!"

Why should we hand over the supplies to Konoha?

"Because we don't have many resources to hand over, so why not hand them all over?"

"All the decisions I've made are to protect the lives of the majority of the population, to accumulate strength and wait for the right opportunity to resist the great powers in the future. This is a necessary expedient measure!"

"No, this is not a stopgap measure." Faced with his so-called stopgap measure, Yun Chuan simply shook his head and replied calmly, "This is just wishful thinking, self-righteous right-wing capitulationism."

Capitulationism is the choice to abandon the struggle and opt for peaceful and compromising means when faced with political struggles. Instead, it means catering to the interests and needs of the aggressors, abandoning principles, surrendering to them, and betraying fundamental interests.

Musashi's actions and views are typical examples of capitulationism.

"Oh, right, you're pinning your hopes on Konoha's protection."

Seemingly remembering something, Yun Chuan couldn't help but smile and ask, "You don't genuinely believe that their verbal promises are truly useful and trustworthy, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Musashi paused for a moment, then frowned and said, "Isn't that right?"

That was the protection of a great power, a promise given by a powerful nation.

"Hahahaha!" Yun Chuan, who rarely showed any emotion, actually laughed out loud after hearing his words.

Immediately, to everyone's astonishment, Yun Chuan's laughter abruptly stopped, and he sneered, "That's why I said, you old fool, you're utterly stupid!"

If Konoha's promises were truly trustworthy, if Konoha could truly provide protection, the tragedy in the Land of Whirlpools would not have happened!

"It is absolutely unacceptable to only talk about unity and not about struggle."

"Fighting for peace is the right path!" Yun Chuan raised his katana, pointed it at Musashi's grim face, and said coldly, "If you can't handle it, step down, and we'll take your place!"

"Otherwise, I'll use a broom to sweep you, this old-fashioned trash, into the trash can!"

(End of this chapter)