Although Might Duy spoke softly, and his appearance was somewhat frightening,
it did nothing to diminish his current imposing presence.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist did not panic at the sight of their comrade's death.
Suikazan Fuguki merely gathered up Hiramekarei as naturally as could be, while everyone else took a step back. That was all.
They were an elite assassination unit trained by Kirigakure, with exceptionally strong temperaments and wills.
Their companion's death was not enough to bring them to tears. It was Might Duy's strength that filled them with fear.
So, everyone came to the same simple decision.
Retreat first. Every step had to widen the distance between them and Might Duy. After all, if that earlier strike had landed on any one of the seven of them, they would have died!
All that could be said was that Hiramekarei's wielder had been too unlucky. He had exposed the most openings among them all, and Might Duy had seized the chance to take him out in a single blow.
The impact of that strike was enormous.
It drew the attention of everyone present.
Even Madara Uchiha could not help but sigh in admiration when he saw that astonishing blow.
"Such domineering taijutsu is truly captivating!"
To Madara Uchiha, only the swiftest and fiercest attacks could interest him.
The power Might Duy had unleashed at that moment had barely reached the standard worthy of Madara Uchiha's admiration.
But it was no more than a passing remark. The lesson from before had made Madara Uchiha focus all his attention on Nagato's condition in the distance, as well as a certain location.
Hearing the sound of wind and earth in the distance, Jiraiya guessed what had happened.
"It should be that ninja who has been training in taijutsu within