A New "Kekkei Genkai"

There was not a trace of embarrassment on Orochimaru's face over the fact that he had nearly died at his own disciple's hands.

Instead, his eyes were full of excitement, and the look he gave Miya was one of awe, though he didn't understand how Miya had done it.

It was wonderful to have a disciple like this!

At the end of the day, Orochimaru and Miya's fight had been nothing more than a test.

So naturally, Orochimaru gave Miya a perfect score.

"Congratulations. You've earned a perfect score on your graduation evaluation from me."

A cool voice rang out, seemingly accompanied by a strange serpentine hiss. Dressed in a kimono, Orochimaru gazed into Miya's eyes, the sinister ferocity in his own snake-like pupils fully exposed.

As for continuing the fight...

There would be opportunities, wouldn't there?

"Then thank you, Orochimaru-sensei."

Miya shrugged indifferently. He knew that if they kept fighting, he would definitely be the one to suffer.

But he couldn't lose in spirit!

That was that!

"Hehe~~"

The sight of Orochimaru unconsciously licking his lips sent a chill through Miya.

Miya shook himself slightly to dispel the chill, then asked:

"Now that I've graduated, what do I do next?"

With a faint, wicked smile, Orochimaru said in a hoarse voice:

"The old man told me to pass on a message. You must participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams the village is holding in two months."

"So, during this time, I'll teach you how to become a qualified ninja."

With Miya's current strength, he was certainly strong enough to take part in the Chunin Ninja Exams.

More than strong enough, in fact. His strength was overflowing, and sending him to the Chunin Ninja Exams would be like bullying children.

Miya had still been wondering why Hiruzen Sarutobi was so eager for him to graduate. Orochimaru's words made him understand what Hiruzen had in mind.

So that's what he was planning!

"All right! I'll participate."

After taking so much money from Hiruzen Sarutobi, Miya was in no position to refuse. Agreeing to participate in the Chunin Ninja Exams was only reasonable.

Miya's eyes shifted as he began plotting how to take advantage of Orochimaru. He suddenly spoke to him in a low voice:

"Orochimaru-sensei, can I tell you something?"

Orochimaru paused, unsure what this was about, and asked:

"What is it?"

Looking at Orochimaru with utmost seriousness, Miya spoke without looking away:

"Orochimaru-sensei, could you get me a large amount of highly nutritious food?"

Others might not be able to, but Miya was absolutely certain Orochimaru could.

For example, the snakes of Ryūchi Cave.

Miya's words made Orochimaru pause.

For Orochimaru, getting some nutritious food was not difficult.

However, knowing that Miya had an enormous appetite, Orochimaru wondered whether it had something to do with his powerful Taijutsu.

So Orochimaru asked:

"Is there a reason you eat so much nutritious food?"

Miya beckoned Orochimaru over, and once Orochimaru lowered his head, Miya leaned close to his ear and whispered:

"Orochimaru-sensei, don't tell anyone else!"

Orochimaru nodded silently.

"Actually, I've never eaten my fill since I was little. No matter how much I eat, my body absorbs it all."

"Then it strengthens my physical abilities in every way."

"Now that I've graduated..."

"I want to finally eat my fill!"

Orochimaru listened intently to every word Miya said. His snake-like pupils contracted sharply, and the look he gave Miya...

Was incredibly complicated.

Understanding, envy, desire...

"Kekkei Genkai."

Those words appeared in Orochimaru's mind.

Moreover, the ability Miya possessed was a new Kekkei Genkai that had never appeared in the Shinobi World before.

At that moment, Orochimaru felt the urge to put Miya on a research table.

This ability was too powerful!

A natural-born Taijutsu powerhouse.

"Are you sure?"

Although he knew Miya certainly wouldn't joke about something like this, Orochimaru still asked one extra question for final confirmation.

Miya smiled calmly.

"There's no need for me to lie to you. Besides, there's no way to lie about something like this."

"It's easy to verify."