Still, That Flash of the Blade

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three days, Miya remained secluded, focusing on familiarizing himself with the Dragon Hunt Blade he had just acquired.

"It's time to go."

The agreed-upon transaction time has arrived, and Miya is preparing to leave Takumigakure today.

Because of his height, Miya didn't carry the Dragon Slayer on his back like other ninjas, but held it in his hand.

If Miya were to change into ancient costume, he would undoubtedly look like an ancient swordsman.

He's absolutely stunning, isn't he?

Upon arriving at the Gyohei Ninja Tool Shop, Miya's transaction with them went very smoothly. With the payment already made, three enormous sealing scrolls were placed before Miya.

Although such large sealing scrolls are troublesome to make and expensive, Mihyō Kazuki considered that it would be difficult for Miya to exchange for this batch of war supplies worth 50 million ryo, since Yagami was only one person. Therefore, he also gave the scroll to Miya.

This was also because Miya had given so much; the scrolls given to Miya were insignificant compared to the profits from making this deal.

If it were any other ninja, it would take some effort to move those three scrolls by themselves, or they would need to ask other ninjas in the same village for help.

However, Miya Earth Flow of the Gyohei Ninja Tool Shop unburdened.

"There's no mistake, he is definitely that person's disciple."

Mihyō Kazuki watched Miya's departing figure, he thought with a heavy heart.

When Ikki first saw the snake that Miya summoned from Ryūchi Cave, he didn't connect it to Mihyō Kazuki the Sannin Orochimaru. However, in the past few days, he made a point of inquiring about it and learned some information about Miya.

Upon seeing Miya's summoned beast again, he finally confirmed Miya's background.

Snake-type summoning beasts are rare in the Shinobi World. The most famous one is undoubtedly Sannin's Orochimaru beast. After the battle ended, Miya was walking towards the outskirts of Takumigakure. Right now, he only wanted to take a bite out of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Even if it doesn't double, it should at least yield a 20% profit!

As if seeing money beckoning to him, Miya smiled broadly.

"Whee."

Meanwhile, in order to find out who killed Amatsuka Kōji, Amatsuka Yabuki, after paying a price, finally found relevant clues with the cooperation of Takumigakure.

"Lord Yabuki, we've found relevant information."

In the inn, Amatsuka Yabuki, who had been in a bad mood and had a gloomy face for the past few days, finally stood up abruptly after hearing the news he wanted to hear.

"Speak, what news do you have?"

The Rain Ninja who came to report the news were already mentally prepared for Amatsuka Yabuki's reaction; they had all seen Amatsuka Yabuki's performance over the past few days.

Mustering her courage, the Rain Ninja below spoke:

"Yes, it was Konoha, it was done by the people of Konoha."

"According to the information provided to us by Takumigakure, the murderer is a person, and a child at that."

"Child?"

With a menacing Amatsuka Yabuki was highly skeptical of the information's authenticity, his first reaction being that Takumigakure was playing a trick on him.

Where is the person now?

On second thought, Amatsuka Yabuki felt that Takumigakure didn't need to do this at all. Besides, wouldn't it be clear whether it was true or false once that person was arrested?

"The target is heading out of the village, seemingly preparing to leave Takumigakure."

"What are we waiting for? Chase after them! I want them alive!"

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Led by Amatsuka Yabuki, a total of nine Amegakure ninjas headed straight for the outskirts of Takumigakure.

Outside the village.

Miya walked at a leisurely pace. He had already accomplished his purpose in coming to Takumigakure, so he could take his time going back.

Isn't the scenery along the way beautiful?

Right!

Suddenly, Miya glanced down at the Dragon Hunt Blade in his hand and thought to himself:

"Looks like today is your day to shine."

Although the person had not yet arrived, Dragon Slayer could already sense the overwhelming malice approaching.

Who could it be?

Miya narrowed his eyes and at the same time saw Amatsuka Yabuki.

"Rain Ninja, what a coincidence!"

A step landed not far in front of Miya, blocking Miya's path.

"You brat from Konoha, is it you who killed people from our village three days ago?"

The murderous aura Amatsuka Yabuki pressed down on Miya.

It's quite cool.

This murderous aura was like a cool breeze on Natsuhi to Miya.

With his head tilted to the side, Miya looked at Amatsuka Yabuki and replied:

"Perhaps, maybe so!"

Arrogant, extremely arrogant, a tic-tac-toe mark immediately appeared on Amatsuka Yabuki's forehead.

"You brat, you're asking for it."

Although what Miya just said angered Amatsuka Yabuki, it was the truth.

If Amatsuka Yabuki hadn't brought it up, Miya would have completely forgotten that he had killed several Rain Ninja in Takumigakure three days ago.

"The knife in my hand is not yet sharpened; today, let it drink blood."

With such meager strength, Amatsuka Yabuki dares to spout nonsense in front of me? Who does he think he is?!

"It seems one shouldn't be too modest!"

As soon as Miya finished speaking, two Rain Ninja who had surrounded Miya, eager to show off, exchanged a glance and then pounced on Miya at the same time.

"You brat, you'll learn what cruelty is in a moment."

The two Rain Ninja had ferocious expressions, looking at Miya as if he were a lamb to the slaughter.

Amatsuka Yabuki had witnessed the performance of these two Rain Ninja and nodded in satisfaction.

Having two subordinates to share the burdens and solve problems will undoubtedly make a leader feel much more at ease.

"Right!"

The next second, they saw Miya place his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Swish--

Miya's whereabouts have been unknown.

No, it's just that the speed is too fast.

A sharp, azure blade flashed and disappeared, causing all the Rain Ninja present to tremble.

Bang, bang.

Two headless corpses fell to the ground simultaneously. Warm, crimson blood splattered and stained the earth red.

Miya's figure reappeared, the Dragon Slayer already unsheathed. After drinking blood, the Dragon Hunt Blade seemed even sharper, and the blood-red stain on the blade slid down the blade to the tip, finally dripping onto the ground.

Drink blood, open the blade!

Miya's gaze was fixed on Amatsuka Yabuki, filled with mockery.

It's basically saying: That's it?

"Attack him together, kill him!"

At this moment, Amatsuka Yabuki felt a strong sense of unease. If the facts hadn't been right in front of him, he wouldn't have believed that it was all true.

A little kid, one-shotting two Chunin —who would believe it unless they saw it with their own eyes!

"Kill."

Under the command of Amatsuka Yabuki, the remaining Rain Ninja immediately rushed towards Miya, but their fate was no different from the former.

Still, it was an indistinct figure.

It remained a sharp, piercing blade.

Swish--

Six more headless corpses lay on the ground.

Miya raised the Dragon Slayer in his hand, pointed it at Amatsuka Yabuki, and said softly.

"Only you are left!"