I have found out your real name

Chapter 53: Anecdotes with Ninjas

The day after school after visiting the shrine.

Li Wu started following his classmates alone.

Perhaps due to his occupation, Mahiro Teriya usually doesn't have a high presence in the classroom. When he sneaks out of the classroom quietly like a shadow, almost no one pays attention.

Li Wu found a deserted place in the corridor and took out the talisman given by the miko.

After using it, I feel like I have dived into the deep seabed, and the real scene seems to be slightly blurred as if covered with a layer of gauze.

I tried waving in front of the ordinary girl passing by, but she turned a deaf ear.

I have always been on the side of seeing through invisibility before, but this time I experienced the feelings of those who can become invisible. It was quite a novel experience.

After following Terawu out of the school gate, his whereabouts immediately became mysterious. He quickly walked through the streets and alleys, blending naturally into the surrounding crowd. When he came out of a dark alley, he even put on a suit to cover his face. Hooded outfit.

If the [Ninja] on his head wasn't so conspicuous among the ordinary words, Li Wu might have lost him.

Just to be on the safe side, he used his newfound power.

Just like the knowledge of Kurikara's mantra to subdue demons would gradually flow into his mind, he also had a preliminary understanding of the two abilities attached to the [Sage's] words in the past few days.

Compared to [Exorcist], which directly improves combat effectiveness, [Sage]'s current power is closer to auxiliary usage.

[Self-fulfilling prophecy] is the ability to verbally declare what you want to do once a day, and to increase the success rate of the event on the premise of putting in effort to act.

After gaining the power of [Exorcist], Li Wu was constantly thinking about the essence of the ability he had acquired. In his opinion, both [Exorcist] and [Sage] are incompatible with human myths and legends. and cultural concepts.

Speaking of famous sages, it is difficult not to think of the eternal king in Celtic legends, Merlin, the friend of King Arthur who served as the original source of many heroic legends in later generations.

In Celtic mythology, there are things called geis, which can be translated as taboos and oaths. By observing certain behavioral norms, you can gain blessings and strength, but you may also be burdened with curses and misfortunes.

It has profoundly affected the cultural structure of later generations. There is a power similar to geis in Shakespeare's masterpiece "Macbeth". In that play, Macbeth's actions because he was afraid of the fulfillment of the prophecy actually contributed to the fulfillment of the prophecy. A classic self-fulfilling prophecy.

Perhaps this is where the prototype for this ability comes from.

[Chanting Glory] strengthens the power of others, but the activation conditions are more stringent.

Li Wu had already made a prophecy in advance that he could track the ninja all the way to the destination - with the current level of completion of [Sage], if the requirements were higher, he vaguely felt that it would have a negative effect.

In fact, according to the secret knowledge flowing into his mind, just holding this ability will cause a small disturbance in his own destiny, which will have a visible impact one day.

Perhaps this prophecy has already had an effect. Whenever Terayama Makoto tries to imitate the Assassin Brotherhood in flying over walls or blending into the crowd in the alleys of the city, his figure will always be properly exposed to Li Wu's eyes.

After crossing a few blocks behind the temple house, Li Wu followed him into an abandoned factory on a vacant lot.

The production equipment that might have existed inside the factory has long been cleared, and a lone steel beam hangs above the empty concrete floor.

But in the empty room there was the sound of heavy breathing that was not human.

A humanoid beast is tied with a thick iron chain to the load-bearing pillar in the center of the room. It is covered in gray rough fur like steel needles, with a pointed snout, orange eyes and triangular ears. It forms a ferocious wolf head, with the words "Social Werewolf" written above it.

What the hell is this naming that is as unclear as the Dance King Zombie!

The werewolf seemed to be stimulated by the living thing in front of him, his muscles suddenly tightened like undulating waves, and he actually broke the iron chains wrapped around his body one by one, shaking the load-bearing column behind him into a piece of wall dust.

This tall beast brought a wave of evil wind and attacked the short ninja with its claws.

As if he did not expect this sudden change, Terayama Mahiro rolled left in a somewhat embarrassed manner to avoid the attack, and took advantage of the situation to draw a short sword from the inside of the hood.

The werewolf's failed attack left three claw marks on the ground. It turned around intelligently and opened its mouth to let out a menacing roar.

But what greeted it were three arrows coming almost simultaneously.

The werewolf closed his eyelids and allowed the hidden weapon made of metal to collide with the flesh and blood.

However, the result was that muscle defeated steel, and the arrow in his hand was easily bounced off by its fur, falling to the ground like a plastic toy.

As if enraged by this tickling-like attack, it got down on all fours and rolled towards the temple house like a charging armored vehicle.

The short distance between the man and the beast was instantly crossed, and the werewolf stood up again and waved its two sharp claws like swatting flies.

Rubbles splashed up, but what flew with it was not blood, but a broken wooden stake. The ninja who came to the side thrust the short knife in his hand into the werewolf's left arm, trying to make a bleeding wound.

But the overwhelming difference in physical performance shattered his thoughts. The tip of the blade only penetrated for a few minutes before it was stuck by the tight muscles, which restricted his movements for a moment.

And this moment is enough to become the winner in the extraordinary battle.

Before the ninja could abandon his sword, the painful werewolf quickly grabbed his throat with his right hand and lifted him high.

Terayama Mahiro waited for death to come indifferently.

This is not a big deal, because it is only natural for a ninja to pay the price for his weakness and carelessness.

It's just a pity that I have to miss the duel with my sister. It's probably like unfinished reading of "The Complete Collection of Bad Jokes". It's an unavoidable regret.

But death did not come.

One hand grabbed the werewolf's right arm. Compared to its thick arm, this human boy's arm was disproportionately slender. However, it also formed a strong visual contrast because this hand was slowly moving forward without resistance. The ground squeezed the muscled beast arms.

Just like ravaging a sponge, the werewolf tremblingly exerted force on the right side of his body, trying to resist the pressure of heavy machinery, but the muscles and skin that had swollen to the limit leaked out drops of blood, and the bones creaked. With a squeaking sound, it had to release its right paw.

Mahiro Terayama fell to the ground. He still had no expression on his face, but he ran away very quickly.

So Li Wu activated the power of Dharma manifestation.

Before Yuichi Uehara was defeated, the mountain-moving power from Fudo Myoou was enough for him to lift Ushiki and set off a storm, not to mention the completion level of [Exorcist] now even higher.

He grasped the wrist of the werewolf's right arm with a slight twist.

Like a windmill being fiddled with by a naughty boy, the huge werewolf's center of gravity was instantly reversed. As if he was thrown over his shoulder, with his fixed right arm as the axis, his head and feet hit the concrete floor, and there was a loud collision. There were dense cracks in the sound.

"Wait a minute, please don't kill him!"

Terayama Mahiro reminded him. Urgency could be heard in his tone, but his face remained expressionless.

"I had no intention of killing him originally."

Li Wu let go of his hand and patted off the few gray hairs on it.

He originally wanted to observe the situation again, but he couldn't just watch his client's brother explode and die on the spot in a ninja-like manner.

The downed werewolf's body shrank, turning into a middle-aged man unconscious in the crater created by the impact.

"Don't you ask questions like why I'm here?"

He Terawu stared at him for a while, and Li Wu couldn't help but ask.

The expressionless short ninja tilted his head: "Why does Li Wu-san appear here?"

"Then why are you here?"

"After I asked a question according to Li Wu's request, I was answered with a question. This is too bad."

This guy looks like a poker face, but he has the heart to complain about the servants!

"I was asked by your sister to check what you have been doing after school recently."

Recall that Terayama Rika didn’t seem to emphasize her request for confidentiality, so Li Wu confidently stated his purpose.

Terayama Mahiro was stunned for a moment and muttered in a low voice: "That guy always does some troublesome things."

He pointed at the uncle lying in the pit in Yamu's death posture and said: "Werewolves sometimes can't control their transformation. He is a resident who works nearby. Recently, he locked himself in the pit for this reason. here."

It turns out that he is not a social beast among werewolves, but a werewolf transformed from a social beast.

"I accepted his commission and came from time to time to make sure he was out of trouble."

"But even though we are out of trouble, we can't stop it!"

Li Wu blurted out subconsciously, and the ninja boy turned his face.

"This is just because I made a mistake in my battle, it does not count as a loss."

"From a common sense perspective, this is called losing..."

"Ninjas are beyond common sense!"

"A passionate speech with a deadpan expression?!"

"Actually, I'm worried about how to express my gratitude to classmate Li Wu for saving his life."

"Isn't it enough to just say thank you?"

"If you don't want to accept my cut off little finger, can I just introduce my sister to classmate Li Wu?"

"I don't want either!"

It's surprisingly difficult for such a cold-faced man to pretend to be stupid!

Teraya Mahiro picked up the unconscious werewolf (in the form of an ordinary social animal), moved it back to the load-bearing pillar and tied it up.

After finishing his work, he looked at Li Wu and said, "Why don't we treat Li Wu to dinner? I know there is a good izakaya nearby."

As a Donghua native, Li Wu naturally wouldn't mind being treated.

This izakaya called Koharukuru is a bustling izakaya, and it is almost full before nightfall.

The two of them were sitting at a wooden table on the inside of the house. On the table were dishes such as skewers and tamagoyaki.

Since they were all minors, there was no alcohol.

"It hasn't been the full moon lately, right? According to legend, aren't werewolves usually unable to control themselves until then?"

Li Wu asked as he picked up a skewer of roasted birds.

"According to my uncle's speculation, it may be because a very high-ranking member of the same clan has recently arrived in Chiyo City, which has caused agitation among the nearby werewolves."

Does this mean that a powerful werewolf has come to this city?

Nothing should happen.

"Honestly, I thought you were more in line with the poker face personality."

As boys of the same age, it is enough to joke with each other in less than one meal.

"Actually, my loss of expression was due to the influence of the Green Grass Trial I experienced in my childhood."

"Are you confusing your own experience with someone from Poland..."

"[Ninja] people should [hold] back their laughter."

"...?"

"This is actually a cold joke, and its meaning is..."

"Okay, stop."

"I heard from your sister that you have a duel to fight?"

When he was almost finished eating, Li Wu finally asked the real question.

This kind of incident contains a lot of explosive secrets at a glance. Whether it is out of inner gossip or his speculation on the conditions for obtaining the words on his head, it is worth asking.

"Yes, this is how the successive heads of the Terayama clan are decided, and this time I will definitely win."

"So confident?"

"I must do it. Those who are not strong enough are not worthy of being named Terayama."

"Your family atmosphere doesn't sound very friendly."

"There is no such thing as unconditional friendship in the world, right? Even between family members."

Teraya Mahiro said calmly: "Now that my sister cares about me, she only looks at me because I am her opponent in a duel."

Li Wu didn't think that was the case.

After paying the bill, the ninja boy said goodbye and left first.

Although Li Wu heard about Temple House's family affairs, he didn't have much emotion.

Moreover, he felt that Terayama Mahiro's mentality most likely did not reflect the real situation.

However, he thought of another more familiar friend.

Erica's father became more and more demanding on her.

Is this considered conditional love?

Shortly after Li Wu was born, his mother divorced his father, seemingly because she couldn't stand his career that required him to travel around the world.

Li Wu himself has been in a state of being put away for a long time, so when it comes to family relationships, he really has no experience in dealing with family relationships.

Some melancholy teenagers took out their mobile phones under the starry sky and walked to the station.

According to the law of negative energy transfer, come and harass your friends.

"Xingchuan-san, I have some family issues that I can't figure out right now, and I feel very troubled."

"Family, family, family?! It's too early to discuss this now!"

was hung up.

"Erisha, do you think only outstanding children deserve love?... No, don't cry, I'm not implying that you are a loser..."

It took me 10 minutes to coax her.

"Guang, what are you doing now? Aunt Xizi made supper? Okay, I'm at the station, I'll be there soon!"

I came to today’s conclusion: Long live my childhood sweetheart!

Thanks to Blood Shark Fat Cat, 0oabcdo0, Horrible Mingzhi, Wang Sanzhi, and Zhang Xiangxiang for their rewards.