As Kawaguchi Tokushi appeared outside the Manor, the live stream camera immediately switched to him.
The Bullet Comments erupted into a frenzy.
Chinese Viewers:
[??? This sneaky guy... Could it be Kawaguchi Tokushi?]
[He's dressed like a ninja! It has to be him!]
[Damn! This bastard is still haunting us? Where's the police when you need them?]
[They can't do anything. He entered the country legally, his documents are clean, and he hasn't actually broken any laws. The police have no grounds to arrest him.]
[So all his earlier antics were just a ploy to steal from Aya's home.]
[Didn't Aya crush that Fly with her foot? How did he manage to track them here?]
Japanese Viewers:
[Baka! You underestimate Japan's genius ninja!]
[Even without the Fly for tracking, ninjas are masters of intelligence gathering!]
[Hmph! Fools! Do you really think such a trivial obstacle could stop Master Tokushi's advance?]
[The first step of our contestant conquering the China Region begins now!]
[Contestant Kawaguchi! Gambatte! ! !]
[ Yeah, yeah, yeah! Contestant Kawaguchi is the Azure Sun's evening glow, the rising dawn of the east! Even though I'm Chinese, I'm cheering for you! ] (A Chinese spectator among the crowd)
Kawaguchi Tokushi naturally couldn't see the bullet comments from the spectators of both nations. Arrogant as he was, he was still a professional ninja, and infiltration wasn't something that could be done by someone impatient or easily agitated.
At that moment, he regulated his breathing, maintaining absolute calm and focus as he hid in a tall tree, meticulously observing the security measures at the manor's main gate and surrounding walls.
After a while, he concluded that the Cat's Eye Clan manor had no patrolling guards, relying solely on surveillance cameras for protection.
Heh, defenses that rely purely on inanimate technology are no match for me.
With that thought, Kawaguchi Tokushi plucked a few leaves from the tree and held them in his hand.
Then he closed his eyes, as if sensing something.
Whoosh~
A night breeze swept through.
Instantly, Kawaguchi Tokushi's eyes snapped open. With a flick of his wrist, he flung the leaves toward a surveillance camera on the wall.
The leaves, carried by the wind, floated gracefully upward, heading straight for the camera lens.
At the exact moment Kawaguchi Tokushi had calculated, he swiftly descended to the ground, adopting the classic ninja stance: sinking low and swinging his arms behind him, then shot forward with explosive speed and agility.
Just as a few leaves drifted across the camera lens, Kawaguchi Tokushi's figure entered the surveillance range.
The brief obstruction caused by the leaves prevented the camera from capturing his vault over the wall.
By the time the leaves settled and the camera's view cleared again, Kawaguchi Tokushi had already successfully infiltrated the Manor.
The entire maneuver flowed seamlessly, executed with precision and grace. The China Region audience in the live stream fell noticeably silent, while the Bullet Comments from Japan erupted:
[Did you see that, Chinese viewers?! This is the true power of Master Tokushi!]
[Sugoi! No matter how many times I watch, I'm always awestruck by Master Tokushi's exquisite technique!]
[To perfectly evade the camera with just a few leaves—it's incredible!]
[This is the true caliber of a genius ninja! Tremble! Your region is doomed this time!]
[Hey, bastards who were mocking Contestant Kawaguchi earlier—why so quiet now?!]
Faced with the Japanese viewers' taunting, the Chinese audience couldn't hold back any longer and immediately retaliated with coolheaded replies:
[Heh, I have to admit, Kawaguchi Tokushi does have some skill. But does that really warrant all this hype?]
[Our contestant Cifera is by no means inferior to your Kawaguchi Tokushi!
[Upstairs is being too modest! I'd bet my bottom dollar Cifera would utterly crush Kawaguchi Tokushi in every aspect!]
[Backflip off a building! Double Board Leap! What can Kawaguchi Tokushi do that even comes close? Just flick leaves around? Little Granddaughter could do that, let alone Cifera!]
[Cifera excels in all kinds of extreme stunts, but her true strength lies in her unfathomable intellect and seemingly boundless talent!]
[Exactly! Cifera's magic show tonight, stealing the Starry Light—Kawaguchi Tokushi could never achieve that in a lifetime!]
[Damn it! If "Aya" were really Cifera, Kawaguchi Tokushi would be questioning his entire existence after she was done with him!]
[Too bad Cifera stole that multi-billion dollar diamond. She'll definitely lie low for a while to avoid attention now.]
[Don't worry! Even though Cifera isn't here, our "Metaphysical Weapon," the Nie Family Patriarch, has already unleashed his power. Kawaguchi Tokushi is guaranteed to "succeed"!]
Little did these spectators, who believed Cifera would temporarily lay low, realize that "Aya" was Cifera!
Far from lying low, she was sprinting headlong down the path of perpetual chaos!
Cifera knew perfectly well that Kawaguchi Tokushi had arrived.
Earlier, when Kawaguchi had tried to plant a tracking device on her, she had returned the favor in kind, secretly placing one on him.
As expected, he hadn't disappointed her and had finally made his appearance.
And the timing was perfect. She had just wrapped up her latest bit of "entertainment" and could seamlessly transition to the next act.
It was time to properly welcome this "foreign guest."
With that thought, "Aya" deftly wriggled free from Little Ya and Little Ya's mother's "cat-petting session," her expression a mix of exasperation and amusement as she said, "Alright, we have an uninvited guest at the door. Stop messing around now~"
"Huh?"
The others froze, startled by Aya's abrupt words, unable to immediately process her meaning.
Little Ya reacted the quickest, realizing it must be the stalker from Japan who had followed them here.
She immediately signaled Sister Jingjing with a pointed look. The slightly bewildered Sister Jingjing nodded and quickly contacted the manor's hidden sentries.
Sister Jingjing soon received confirmation, but given the presence of outsiders and the ongoing live stream, she hesitated to speak openly.
"Sister Jingjing, someone has secretly infiltrated the manor, hasn't they?"
Before Little Ya or the actual manor owners could speak, "Aya," the fictitious young mistress, cut in first. Her expression gradually hardened into a cold, solemn mask.
"Please inform everyone on night duty not to take any action. I'll handle this uninvited guest myself."
"But..."
This completely unexpected turn of events left Sister Jingjing momentarily at a loss for words.
"Sister Jingjing, don't worry about me," Little Ya reassured her. "I personally invited this guest over, but someone's here to spoil the fun. Cifera's getting angry~ Just let her handle it."
Little Ya understood Sister Jingjing's dilemma perfectly. As "Aya," she wasn't the true owner, so she couldn't casually interfere with the family's security arrangements.
But Little Ya also knew that Cifera, that playful cat, had been eagerly awaiting Kawaguchi Tokushi's arrival. This sudden preemptive strike was likely because Cifera feared someone might snatch away her toy!
To be honest, Little Ya's curiosity had been reignited by Cifera's actions.
What intriguing methods will she use to deal with that Japanese guy this time?
Show me already!
Hearing Little Ya's words, Sister Jingjing frowned slightly. But when she saw the nods of approval from Little Ya's parents, she swallowed the words on the tip of her tongue.
Like family, indeed...
"Understood. I'll relay the instructions immediately."
Sister Jingjing bowed slightly and retreated to the side to issue the orders.
"Miss Aya, illegal entry is a criminal offense. As a police officer, I can't turn a blind eye. Please allow me to assist."
The sudden criminal situation instantly made Nie Bing put aside all thoughts of the program and prioritize her duty as a police officer.
"Officer Nie Bing is right," Lu Yue said, his voice tinged with worry. "More people means more backup. Officer Nie Bing is a professional!" If he hadn't needed to keep his "Night Shadow" identity secret, he would have taken down the intruder himself without hesitation!
Faced with Nie Bing's insistence and Lu Yue's concern, Aya smiled mysteriously and gently, as if she had everything under control.
"Don't worry, this situation doesn't require Officer Nie Bing's intervention."
She shook her head slightly, her tone calm and unhurried, radiating an indescribable confidence.
"Besides..."
Her tone shifted, a glint of mischief flashing in her emerald eyes.
"Who said I'd be handling this alone?"
Under the group's puzzled gazes, Aya slowly raised her hand, her slender fingers snapping crisply.
Snap!
The sound wasn't loud, but it seemed to carry a peculiar magic, instantly permeating the spacious living room.
In the next moment, a scene unfolded that left everyone, including the live stream viewers, utterly dumbfounded.
The cats, previously scattered about the room—some lounging lazily, others sprawled on the floor, or still others watching curiously—seemed to have heard an unspoken rallying call.
Ragdoll cats lifted their noble heads, Siamese cats ceased grooming, British Shorthairs widened their round eyes...
In perfect unison, dozens of pairs of feline eyes, their pupils glowing eerily under the soft light, turned toward "Aya" with the precision of soldiers standing at attention.
The atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically, transforming into something almost solemn—a gathering of the Meow Meow Legion.
"Aya" surveyed her "helpers," a confident smirk curling her lips. Her voice, soft yet imbued with undeniable authority, rang out:
"I have... many very capable helpers, you know~"
Her gaze swept over each poised cat, finally settling on the large, fat orange tabby, who had moments earlier been enjoying her caresses but was now twitching its tail in mild annoyance at having its nap disturbed.
"Isn't that right? My... General?" "Aya" murmured to the tabby, half-jokingly, half-seriously.
The broadcast instantly zoomed in on the large, fat orange cat.
It seemed bewildered by this sudden "appointment," its chubby face radiating a "Are you talking to me?" confusion.
The cat tilted its massive head, its round eyes brimming with a naive innocence that seemed to say, "This kitty just wants to eat and sleep. Don't involve me in any fighting." As if perfectly on cue, it let out a massive, utterly unimpressive yawn—
"Miao~~~"
The yawn echoed clearly through the silent hall.