5

Ye Liang brushed the dust off his body.

With his modern knowledge, he knew he had to act tough and not show weakness. Otherwise, he would be looked down upon and would have to ...

"You are the Hokage of Konoha, and I am a ninja from Otonin Village. I traveled here and accidentally bumped into your disciple. Don't blame me!" Ye Liang extended his hand to the Third Hokage.

In any world, shaking hands is a gesture of etiquette.

Sarutobi Hiruzen hesitated but eventually extended his hand as well.

As soon as their palms touched, a powerful force emanated from the Third Hokage's hand. Ye Liang saw the Third Hokage look at him with a calculating gaze.

"This guy wants to test my strength!"

Ye Liang immediately understood what the Third Hokage was thinking.

He immediately exerted his strength.

Despite having consumed some chakra while chasing Orochimaru, Ye Liang still had his physical strength. He had to rely on the power given by the system!

"Rip!"

Ye Liang's sleeve suddenly tore open.

Due to the increase in strength, his arm swelled up like an inflated ball, and his clothes couldn't handle it.

In an instant, Ye Liang's sleeve ripped apart...

"Good, this Otonin ninja actually has the strength of a Jonin. No wonder he could hold his own against Orochimaru for so long. But why haven't I heard of such a powerful kid from Otonin Village?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was puzzled. It was impossible for him to know where Otonin Village was because it was created by Orochimaru, and Orochimaru's survival was uncertain...

"Mr. Hokage, isn't it a bit too much to treat a guest like this?"

Ye Liang looked at the Third Hokage imploringly.

His palm hurt terribly, more than a broken bone. Ye Liang even felt his bones cracking!

"This is the power of the Third Hokage!"

Ye Liang understood the gap between them but still persisted.

"Damn it, whoever gives in first is a coward!"

Ye Liang cursed inwardly as he competed with the Third Hokage.

"Then you let go!" The Third Hokage was also in an awkward position. He had just fought a major battle and was physically exhausted. Competing in strength with a young and vigorous Ye Liang was taxing. The Third Hokage was in his fifties by this time, but he still needed to maintain his dignity!

"Damn old guy! So strong at such an age, he's like a rhinoceros!"

Ye Liang's face turned red, and the Third Hokage's gaze was equally intense. They glared at each other, their faces resembling two inverted monkey butts.

"Um... Hokage-sama! How about we call it a day? You've both held on for quite a while."

The surrounding ninjas couldn't stand it anymore.

Seeing the two of them locked in a stalemate, others were beginning to worry.

"Who is this young man who can compete with the Hokage!"

"I don't know! He mentioned Otonin Village, but I've never heard of it before!"

"It must be a powerful hidden village! I've heard that some powerful villages prefer to remain hidden to avoid wars. This must be one of them."

"No wonder he can fight the Hokage! Amazing!"

"A hidden village, a powerful bloodline! A mysterious master! Not knowing about such a village is a shame for Konoha!"

The onlookers were amazed, and the Third Hokage quickly released his grip.

With someone providing a way out, it was the perfect moment to let go.

"Kid, you're pretty good. Since Orochimaru hasn't appeared yet, you can stay in Konoha Village for a few days. I admire you, haha." The Third Hokage laughed and quickly retreated with his subordinates.

"Pfft!"

Ye Liang shook his head, despising the old man's behavior.

However, the invitation to stay in Konoha for a few days made him worry. As a modern youth who had traveled through time, Ye Liang had no money, and even if he did, it wouldn't be usable here.

So, where would he live?

Ye Liang silently turned to Mitarashi Anko, who was about to leave.

Even the Hokage couldn't handle him, so how could she report him without risking her life?

"Miss Anko? As far as I know, you live alone, right?"

What does this man want?

How does he know I live alone?

Impossible!

Sure enough, he has been coveting my body for a long time, no wonder he always tried to touch me before!

"Hokage-sama! Help me!"

...

Later that evening.

Ye Liang arrived at a remote house.

It was shabby and located in the slum area of Konoha Village, but Ye Liang knew this was where Mitarashi Anko lived.

Anko's parents had died early on. Konoha Village was very dark and filled with bloody wars back then. As an orphan, Anko had to live alone in a slum, much like Naruto.

At this point, Ye Liang figured out the timeline.

The Third Hokage was still in power, and Orochimaru had already begun his forbidden techniques. It was the era of the Second Shinobi World War.

However, it wouldn't be long before the Fourth Hokage appeared, followed by the Nine-Tails attack, leading to the official start of Shippuden.

"I traveled to the early stages of Shippuden? This is great, otherwise, I couldn't handle those god-level beings with my current abilities!"

Ye Liang was secretly pleased.

In the later stages, with Akatsuki and Kaguya's attack on the village, that was when the real strong appeared. This transitional period gave Ye Liang enough time to develop.

It's just that Hinata Hyuga might not be born yet, which is a bit difficult...

Hinata should be born in these two years.

Should I wait for her for twenty years?

Ye Liang was still an eighteen-year-old boy. Even if he waited for her for twenty years, he would be thirty-eight.

Ye Liang thought he could wait!

Moreover, with Orochimaru's immortality technique, Ye Liang could use it to strengthen himself. Then he would be immortal and have all the time he needed.

"Tsk tsk, perfect."

Ye Liang clicked his tongue and walked into Anko's intimate room very naturally.

"Hey, what do you think you're doing? This is my house."

"So what if it's your house? I saved your life, so what's wrong with me sleeping here?"

"Ah! Why are you taking my wallet!"

"To go out and eat ramen! Any objections?"

"My poor wallet..."