But those who come after them absolutely cannot!
Even Might Teacher Duy couldn't achieve such an exaggerated high-speed, long-distance endurance run.
So...
Let's give him a walk!
There will always be times when you get tired!
We'll see your true colors then!
Araki, still feeling the gaze, began to run quickly, focusing all his attention on his senses, but he didn't sense anyone behind him at all.
Damn it!
Even if you're a ghost!
"I'm going to find you today too!"
Araki was furious at being stared at like that. This was outrageous! They'd been watching him all day, and he didn't even know who it was.
At least let me know who you are.
I should keep a low profile, play it safe, and not confront others head-on if I'm not strong enough.
But you don't even know what you are!
Things shouldn't be taken too far!
Araki began running towards the large circle of trees surrounding Konoha, where many hungry wild beasts roamed, especially at night when they were most active.
Araki could sense the presence of these energies, and it was as if he had a picture of living beings in his mind, clearly perceiving where the wild beasts around him were.
This was of great help to him.
In the past, he always avoided cultivating with wild beasts, since they would interrupt him and make him constantly rise and fall. But now, it's different; he deliberately chooses to go to places where wild beasts live and are active.
Didn't you want to play?
Come on then!
Let's see if these wild beasts can pull you out!
At this moment, a hint of murderous intent stirred in Araki's heart. After all, he would never believe that someone who was watching him all day long was innocent.
However, he needs to confirm many things first!
Regardless, let's wear them down first. Once they run out of stamina, their Chakra will be depleted soon, and their fighting ability will drop significantly when they're not in good condition.
There was one last poison pill with paralyzing properties inside the ninja tool pouch.
It's for emergencies!
perhaps...
Now that time has come!
Araki's expression didn't change much, but he focused his attention to the extreme, fully prepared for battle. He couldn't allow himself to be put in danger.
Round and round.
Araki ran in large circles, increasing his speed, feeling the gaze upon him, and constantly building up the power to explode within him.
Around the 17th lap.
Araki clearly felt that the feeling of being stared at was not as intense anymore, as if he was running out of energy.
Immediately afterwards.
Araki's eyes suddenly widened.
gas!
He could feel the breath!
It's that person's anger!
It's about 300 meters behind us!
The person's breathing became unstable due to the rapid movement, and they were no longer able to conceal their presence as steadily as before.
In this way...
Araki had already pinpointed the location of the person following him and confirmed that it was a person, a living being, not some terrifying supernatural event.
Once this was confirmed...
Things got much better after that.
Araki didn't investigate immediately. Instead, he pretended to be tired and gradually slowed down, keeping his speed at a distance that the person watching him from behind could still catch up with.
Chapter 21 Aren't you just an idiot?! (Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone!)
"Not enough!"
Araki's lips curled into a slight smile. Now that he was certain that the person staring at him was human, the Taiseki that had been pressing on his heart lifted considerably.
As long as it's confirmed to be a person, that's fine!
There's always a way!
Araki was afraid of encountering any supernatural events in Konoha. He had never experienced anything like this before, and instead felt like he was being watched by ghosts, which put a lot of pressure on him.
It's finally gotten better now.
This relieved him.
"The next question is to determine that person's identity and strength, to determine which faction they belong to, whether their overall strength is greater, or whether their ability to conceal themselves is stronger."
Araki began to slow down, seemingly exhausted from his training, and his speed had diminished.
Instantly.
That faint, almost imperceptible sense of being watched returned to him.
And that wisp of exposed aura vanished completely.
It seems to have returned to its previous state.
but...
Even though the speed has been reduced, the intensity remains, and it is still circling around the outer edge of Konoha. Along the way, it will pass through many areas inhabited by wild beasts, trying to create as many difficulties as possible for the person following behind.
that's all.
It lasted for an unknown amount of time.
The sky grew darker and darker.
If it weren't for the bright moonlight shining on the earth, the forest might not even be clearly visible.
"Call..."
Araki's mind stirred, and he suddenly sensed the presence of a force again, still about three hundred meters behind him, maintaining that distance.
It's here!
Araki maintained his stance, leaving no room for those following behind.
We must get things sorted out today.
Otherwise, if someone is always watching him, how will he make the Explosive Tag? They're specifically targeting him!
However...
Unlike the last time this aura appeared and then immediately disappeared.
Once this aura appeared, it remained unchanged, just like a normal person, and followed behind Araki.
"Oh?"
A faint, gentle light flickered in Araki's eyes. He was now almost certain that the person following him had exhausted a great deal of energy, and it was already extremely difficult for them to maintain this mysterious concealment technique.
"Continue!"
Araki showed no mercy to that person. He abandoned his previous calm, roared, and then suddenly accelerated, sprinting at an even faster speed.
We can't give that person any breathing room!
Now we must press on and wear that person down in one fell swoop!
Whoosh!
Araki's figure moved forward rapidly after the roar, his speed was extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye, he had created distance between himself and the aura behind Saint.
actually.
He had already planned it out.
If that person really can't keep up, then once he's ahead, he'll pretend to be out of energy, slow down, and let the other person catch up.
but...
Araki has a very strong feeling about him.
He thinks that person will go for it!
After all, we've been following them for so long this night; there's no point in giving up now.
My physical strength has already been greatly depleted.
This is already the extent to which it has been consumed.
If there was no such intention at all, then there was no need to follow behind in the first place. This is enough to show that the person behind intends to follow to the very end.
Araki firmly believed this.
Just as Araki had predicted, after he accelerated and widened the distance, the aura behind him instantly caught up.
only...
Something's not right!
The figure behind them seemed completely unaffected by fatigue.
Not only was the speed faster than before, but the breathing also seemed more even, as if what had happened before was just an appetizer.