I recommend the book 'Douluo: My Strength Was Almost Exposed' to you. The main character Jiang Chen activated the hidden strength system after he crossed over to Douluo Continent. As long as he hid his strength well, no one would be able to find out how powerful he was. From then on, there was another hidden king on Douluo Continent. I hope you like this recommendation.๐
Well, 'The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor' also fits. The main character keeps his real skills and power under wraps. He has to navigate through a virtual world while concealing his true capabilities, and the story unfolds as he gradually unveils his strength in different situations.
Another example is 'Sword Art Online'. Kirito often hides his full capabilities in the game world. He doesn't always show his best skills and strength, especially when he wants to avoid unwanted attention or when he is trying to figure out the motives of other players. He only reveals his true strength when it's absolutely necessary, like when facing powerful bosses or protecting his friends.
One popular one is 'Solo Leveling'. The main character, Sung Jin - Woo, initially appears weak but gradually reveals his incredible strength. Another is 'Overlord', where the protagonist Momonga hides his true power in the new world he is transported to. And 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' also has a main character, Naofumi Iwatani, who is underestimated at first and hides his growing capabilities.
The following is a novel recommendation for the main character hiding in the city: - "Cultivation Expert in the City": A novel about urban life. The main character, Fang Xu, is a mysterious Cultivation practitioner who lives in seclusion in the city. - "After Rebirth, I Rely on Farming to Become Rich": Modern Romance-A novel about a wealthy family. The protagonist, Mei Mengzhen, was hidden in the market and worked hard to make money. - "The Great Hidden in the City of the Wife's Husband": Ancient Romance-Business Farming novels, the female protagonist Begonia is hidden in the city. - "Super Medical Saint of the City": A novel about supernatural powers in the city. The protagonist Ge Dongxu lives in seclusion in the city and does not show his face in public. - "Witches Can Collect": A fantasy novel about a different world. The main character, Rock, is hiding in the city and hiding his strength. - "Divine Appearance of Green Clothes": A novel about urban life. The main character, Su Xuan, studied under Qing Xuan Mountain and became a supreme Holy Doctor who lived in seclusion in the city. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~๐
Another theme is growth. Often, these characters are not only hiding their strength but also growing in power secretly. They might be training in isolation or learning new skills without others knowing. This internal growth is then shown externally when they unveil their true strength. In 'Solo Leveling', the main character's growth while hiding his power is a significant part of the story.
๐I recommend the following books to you: 'The Dawn Effect': The protagonist, Tangning, transforms into an outstanding survivor in a foreign world. Together with her companions, she takes risks to survive in a world where mutated beasts and the undead run rampant. "The Big Boss's Pleasant Life in the Other World": The protagonist, a certain male, was a standard otaku, but he had super gaming skills and began a pleasant adventure in the other world with his companions. Tarot Apprentice: The protagonist is lonely and weak at the beginning of his life, but together with his companions from Saint Tarot Academy, he begins to search for his life goal and meaning. Adventurer's Paradise I: The protagonist, Ye Qianwu, accepts the most dangerous mission to survive. She and her companions travel the world to find the truth. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~๐
One reason could be self - protection. In many light novels, the world is filled with danger. If the main character reveals his full strength too early, he might attract unwanted enemies. For example, in a world full of power - hungry villains, showing off strength could make the character a target.
"I recommend" The Bamboo Horse of Rebirth ". This is a romantic novel about pure love. The main character, Luo Xi, has Yin-Yang eyes and the ability to predict the future. She can hide her appearance. If you like this type of novel, you might as well read it. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~๐
I recommend " The Purchasing Agent of the Immortal World " to you. This novel is an urban supernatural novel. The main character, Ye Youyin, was brought to the Immortal World and became a purchasing agent in the Immortal World, reaching the peak of her life. In his work, he often used Monkey Wine to trade with immortals. His alcohol tolerance had always been good, and drinking Monkey Wine had also increased his strength. I hope you like my recommendation.๐
There were many animes where the male lead hid his strength, such as Naruto, Inuyasha, and Reaper. In these comics, the male leads were usually very powerful, but in the early or middle of the story, they would temporarily hide their true strength and wait for the right time to show it. This kind of plot could often arouse the interest of the readers and make them want to understand the strength of the male protagonist more deeply.