At this moment, it was already deep into the night.
There was no moon or stars in the sky, just pitch blackness. The only light came from Ichiraku Ramen and a slightly dim street lamp nearby.
In this environment, seven or eight ninjas wearing masks stood silently, creating a truly eerie atmosphere.
And Sasuke's heart was filled with shock.
"Anbu?" He uttered the name cautiously.
After becoming a ninja, they would be informed of some basic information, including the Leaf Village's Anbu, a special assassination tactics unit that reports directly to the Hokage.
They have no names, their identities are unknown, only codenames, and they show themselves only with masks.
Most importantly—
That man, the man Sasuke hated so much, was once a member of the Anbu.
But why would the Anbu appear here?
Sasuke looked at Xin.
This mysterious merchant might be the reason.
"What's wrong, guests?"
Xin still wore a smile. Himari in his arms slightly opened her mouth, revealing sharp fangs, but her cute appearance lacked any deterrent effect.
"Come with us." The first Anbu ninja to appear took a small step forward. The voice from beneath the mask was clearly distorted.
Sasuke's expression changed slightly.
As expected, they were here for this mysterious merchant.
No!
If this person was taken away, then he...
"Reason?" Xin's expression showed no change whatsoever.
"No reason," the Anbu ninja who spoke said, taking another step forward.
Xin noticed that his mask was different from the others. It wasn't in the shape of an animal, but had more intricate patterns.
"Root" within the Anbu?
This is interesting.
Xin had actually known these people were following him for a while. From the moment he stepped out of Tsunade's house, he had activated a simple mini-map function, which wasn't expensive and was quite useful.
Tsunade knew as well.
That invitation just now, its true meaning was actually asking Xin if he needed protection.
The answer, naturally, goes without saying.
"I'm just a merchant."
Xin still smiled, slowly standing up, as if completely oblivious to the surrounding tension, and spoke unhurriedly:
"All people, in my eyes, are only divided into guests and unwelcome guests. I wonder which kind you all are?"
"Enough nonsense!"
The ninja who spoke seemed to lose patience, and his figure instantly vanished.
Sasuke's pupils suddenly contracted.
Where!?
His body had just turned its head when it completely stiffened.
Because that ninja had already appeared behind Xin.
So fast!
Sasuke clenched his fists tightly. He couldn't even see the opponent's speed. Is this the power of an Anbu ninja?
Clang—!