"Are you sure?" Upon hearing Mirai's decision, neither Dongqiao Cheng nor Uchiha Itachi looked surprised. Dongqiao Cheng calmly confirmed it.
Mirai gazed seriously at the sea between himself and Dongqiao Cheng. "I'm sure," he said.
"Then I'll report your decision to Lord Hokage and let him decide." Dongqiao Cheng spoke calmly, leaving the arena and efficiently reporting to Sarutobi Hiruzen, leaving Mirai and Uchiha Itachi behind.
Uchiha Itachi looked at Mirai and smiled faintly. "Even if the exam is over, we can't fight."
"No need. I don't want to put on a show in front of so many people." Mirai could not help looking at the still-cheering spectators.
"First, inform the Feudal Lords and the ninja leaders, then announce the result!" After receiving Dongqiao Cheng's report, Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed to cancel the final decisive battle immediately and prepared Dongqiao Cheng for his next task.
After the final battle was called off, the Feudal Lords and ninja leaders expressed their understanding, though they were somewhat disappointed.
In the previous battle, Uchiha Itachi and Mirai had displayed their strength well before the public. Their promotions were naturally beyond question. The two ninjas from Kimiya Village certainly would not fight to the death in a meaningless battle. That would not have been entertaining.
After confirming that the Nakagawa Exam had ended, the Feudal Lords and ninja leaders in charge of the final trial left their seats and gathered at the stand where Sarutobi Hiruzen was, preparing to discuss the final list of candidates who had passed the Nakagawa Exam.
"Congratulations, Hiruzen. Konoha Village truly has many young talents." The Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire was the first to approach Sarutobi Hiruzen and speak softly.
"Konoha Village's fortune is inseparable from that of the Land of Fire!" Seeing Uchiha Itachi's performance, Sarutobi