The exact moment Tanabe Kiki vanished, Yang Yilin instantly sensed the danger. Anyone else in his position would likely have spun around to defend themselves, as Sakura Country ninjas excelled at stealth and frequently materialized behind enemies to deliver a fatal blow—their trademark, foolproof dirty trick. This time, however, he had clearly misjudged his opponent and was destined to take a bitter fall.
Yang Yilin was no ordinary man. Having spent years clashing with foreign powers, he was long familiar with these cliché combat tactics.
With a slight smirk at the corner of his mouth, Yang Yilin turned and assumed a defensive posture. Seeing this, Tanabe Kiki assumed Yang Yilin had fallen into his trap, a cruel smile spreading across his face as he felt certain he was about to hack Yang Yilin into pieces.
Chapter 164