Clearly Out for Their Lives

After the explosion.

Three large craters, each nearly ten meters in diameter, were left on the ground. The power of the Nuclear Release Atomic Cannon, compared to its previous state, was more than doubled.

And this was only the second time Miya had used the Atomic Cannon Technique.

"It's just a bit of a Kunai."

This is a flaw that isn't even considered a flaw, Miya doesn't care about it at all.

Just then, Pakura and Gansanji noticed Sato's hands behind his back and signaled for retreat. At the same time, the two agreed to Sato's suggestion.

They realized that they didn't yet have a good way to deal with Miya.

Retreat and escape are the best options at hand.

To deal with Miya, they need to devise a foolproof plan.

"So, what's next?"

Nuclear Release: Lightning Blade Slash.

An upgraded version of Lightning Release Lightning Blade Slash, which greatly increases the power of the technique.

With a heavy swing, a pale blue slash flew out from the Kunai in Miya's hand.

Inside the monitoring room of the high tower in the Forest of Death.

Silence fell once again, Jonin the Jonin from each village stared intently at the screen displaying Miya's image.

"A flying slash!"

"Is that swordsmanship?"

The Jonin from Sunagakure looked on with an indescribable shock.

Since they hadn't seen Miya form any hand Hand Seals, they naturally mistook Nuclear Release: Lightning Blade Slash for a sword technique.

On the screen, a sharp, azure-blue slash, trailing a long tail, hurtled straight toward Sato.

As for why it was Sato, Miya's choice was simply based on the principle of proximity.

Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall.

At the same time, Gansanji perfectly executed the action plan secretly devised by Sato. At the same moment that Miya made his move, he jumped to Sato's side and pressed his hands to the ground.

"Walk."

Earth Release: Subterranean Voyage Technique.

A newly dug earthen wall blocked the view of Miya, Gansanji, and Sato. At the same time, Sato completed the Hand Seals, preparing to escape underground with Gansanji.

As for Pakura, she had already used the Scorch Release: Scorching Clone Technique as cover.

They escaped!

"Walk."

Sato's body sank completely into the ground, while Gansanji, who was squatting, also had half of his body submerged underground.

However, at that moment...

The azure slash sliced through Gansanji's Earth-Style Wall and pierced through Gansanji's body.

"No!!!"

Pfft

Bright red blood splattered as the Sato took away the lower half of Gansanji's body. In his lifeless eyes, a deep sense of fear still lingered.

"Konoha brat."

The death of Gansanji Jonin enraged the Jonin of Iwagakure. Looking at the blood everywhere and Gansanji's half-corpse, he wished he could devour Miya.

Meanwhile, the Jonin other ninja villages also had Miya's appearance deeply imprinted in their minds.

A flying slash powerful enough to pierce through a B-rank Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall Technique; capable of killing even after crossing fifty or sixty meters, its momentum undiminished.

That's enough for them to remember Miya is only eight years old now.

It's safe to say that Miya is about to become famous throughout the Shinobi World. As soon as he leaves the surveillance room, they will definitely spread the news.

"As long as this kid doesn't die, he'll definitely become one of Konoha's future pillars."

The high-ranking Jonin were present had a very high opinion of Miya.

The pillars of the Five Great Shinobi Villages refer to Kage Level shinobi. This means that in their eyes, Miya will definitely become one of the Kage Level shinobi in the future.

Jiraiya, inside the inspection room, had a look of shock in his eyes.

"What astonishing power! No wonder the old man was so..."

Jiraiya turned to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi. He had specifically looked into Miya's situation, since Miya was Orochimaru's disciple.

However, Jiraiya now realizes that his understanding of Miya is far less than Miya he has actually witnessed.

Genius!

Besides these two words, Jiraiya are no other words that can describe Miya.

They got away!

Can they escape?

Miya appeared beside Gansanji, whose body was now only half-dead. Not finding Pakura and Sato, he smiled.

If Miya's only goal was to eliminate Pakura and the other two, killing Gansanji would have been enough.

However, Miya wanted more.

He believed that now that Pakura had revealed her strength, information about her must have been presented to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Therefore, killing Pakura would be a very good bargaining chip in order to extract more benefits from Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Following the trail left by Pakura and Sato as they hastily fled, Miya chased after them.

Just as Miya was tracking Pakura and Sato's trail, Orochimaru was also rushing towards Miya's location in the Forest of Death.

Only...

It's a bit slow.

Twenty minutes later.

Inside a tree hollow.

"Pakura, what do we do now?"

Sato's voice was a little hoarse and choked with emotion; it was clear at a glance that he was very sad.

The death of Gansanji was a devastating blow to both him and Pakura.

"We are preparing to withdraw from the exam."

Although Pakura's eyes were also filled with sorrow, Gansanji's death had already disqualified them from continuing the exam.

Therefore, realizing the significant difference in strength between herself and Miya, Pakura immediately decided to temporarily abandon her revenge and settle scores with Miya later.

Silence.

Sato, who was next to Pakura, fell silent.

Did Pakura not understand what he was saying?

No, he understands.

But he was unwilling to give up now. If he gave up the competition now, when would he be able to avenge Gansanji? Would they really be able to catch up with Miya in terms of strength in the future?

To possess such formidable strength at such a young age, he couldn't even imagine how powerful Miya would become in the future. Could he truly avenge Gansanji in the future?

Just as Sato was pondering what to do, Sato, who had been tracking along the way, finally found Pakura and Sato.

Nuclear Release: Lightning Blade Slash.

Swish.

The flying slash attack reappears.

A bluish-gray slash headed straight for Pakura and Sato.

"Danger..."

Before Pakura could react to the danger, her voice reached Sato's ears, and Sato looked on with slight fear.

A beam of pale blue light passed by them from the tree hollow where they were.

"He..."

"They've arrived."

Click--

The large tree that sheltered Pakura and Sato was cut open, and their figures burst out from the tree hole.

"Ye, Pakura, you go quickly! I'll stay behind and hold him off."

"You must avenge Gansanji and me in the future!"

Having made up his mind, Sato decided to stay behind to give Pakura a glimmer of hope for escape.

Escape?

Pakura gave a helpless, bitter smile; she didn't believe that Miya would let her leave so easily.

Miya's actions clearly indicated that he wanted to kill them.