Just as Starrk made his promise to Lilynette, he slowly raised his head, his deep eyes turning toward the distant Konoha Forest ahead.
Sensing his movement, Lilynette involuntarily looked up as well and asked in a clear, puzzled voice.
"What is it, Starrk?"
Hearing Lilynette's words, a rare smile appeared on Starrk's somewhat weathered face. He glanced gently at her and spoke in a complicated tone.
"Since you want to remain in this world, Lilynette, then let's contribute to Lord Aizen together."
At his words, Lilynette perked up slightly. Staring at Starrk with wide eyes, she hurriedly said.
"Does that mean you already know what we should do, Starrk!?"
"I was worried we'd become a burden to Lord Aizen by staying here, but I didn't expect you'd already figured out what to do!"
As she said this, her face reddened slightly. She secretly glanced at Starrk, then raised her little chin and said somewhat willfully.
"Mm... then I'll listen to Starrk this time..."
Seeing Lilynette like this, Starrk's lips curved into a gentle smile as he softly said.
"Let's go. Let's see the power of the so-called ninjas in this world."
Hearing him, Lilynette seemed to be filled with energy. Clenching her little fists, she said excitedly.
"Great! Lilynette can't wait any longer!"
As soon as her words fell, the two of them abruptly became afterimages.
If anyone had looked down from high above, they would surely have been startled by the sight that had just appeared!
Their movement speed nearly surpassed the limits of what ninjas could imagine. Like a black line suddenly streaking across the ground, they instantly reached the depths of the distant Forest of Death!
At this moment, the examinees participating in the Chunin Exams within the Forest of Death were locked in fierce battles with