Chapter 552: Don't blame yourself

 “Whoops!”

At this moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared behind Xia Muyang, kneeling on one knee behind Xia Muyang, silently.

"Tell me, what happened, let me take action personally!" Xia Muyang asked without looking back.

"Our forces are under surveillance by the root organization. Maybe we won't be exposed for long!" The visitor hesitated for a while and then said, as if he was a little afraid of Natsume Yang's anger.

 “How big is it? How many people can be sure to follow us!”

 Xia Muyang’s tone was extremely calm and he asked the second question.

“So far, there have been twenty people, all of whom are elites in the ANBU, but the only people who can be sure to stand unswervingly on our side are..."

 At this point, the man suddenly stopped, his tone became much weaker, and he hesitated.

"Tell me, I won't blame you, let me be mentally prepared for the next step!" Xia Muyang waved his hand to ask this person not to be nervous, "Just tell the truth!"

“There are only nine people! My subordinates are incompetent and have failed to live up to your expectations!”

 After saying this, the man lowered his head in shame, waiting for Natsume Yang to respond.

 “There are only nine people...!”

After hearing this number, Xia Muyang couldn't help but clenched his palms slightly, and then he took a breath and said, "Don't blame yourself, Jiu Yan, it's pretty good to have nine people!"

“After all, they all grew up with the will of fire. It’s good that they didn’t tell anyone!”

"Let everyone prepare. It may not be long before we leave. The big family of Konoha may no longer be able to accommodate us!"

"Strengthen the protection of Kantsuki Qianxia and Natsume Chao, wait for my order, and be ready to retreat at any time. This matter is very important, do you understand?"

"clear!"

This person raised her head, and the light shone on her face. With that beautiful face, who could it be if it wasn't Xia Muyang's first subordinate Jiu Yan!

“I heard that you fought against two S-class traitorous ninjas by yourself a few days ago and killed them. You completed the task perfectly. Jiu Yan, the speed of your progress has made me a little envious!”

"Don't dare, there is no way that my subordinates will betray the captain!" Hearing this, Jiu Yan lowered her head in fear.

"You, sometimes you are too serious. How could I have meant this? As someone I brought up with my own hands, I will not doubt anyone, but I will not doubt you!"

"I heard that you could have solved the battle faster, just because you lacked the range of ninjutsu in this battle. Well, this is the range of fire escape ninjutsu, the thunder release ninjutsu Chidori style, and this S-level Illusion, the art of fairy illusion!”

“Maybe it won’t be long before we have to go through a war. Please enrich yourself!”

“Speaking of which, I can be considered a careless captain, so that you, a powerful talent with a huge amount of chakra, only have some inexperienced ninjutsu now, it’s my mistake!”

Xia Muyang took out three scrolls from his chest and handed them to Jiu Yan.

“Don’t dare, thanks to the captain’s love!”

Jiu Yan quickly shook his head, his eyes filled with gratitude.

"After you learn these ninjutsu, your strength will rise to a certain level. At least in the entire Konoha Village, you should be considered the fourth master!"

"Okay, let's stop here today. Go back quickly and don't let others see any flaws!"

Xia Muyang stopped Jiu Yan from saying anything else, and then waved to her to tell her to leave quickly.