Seized the Treasure, Killed a Man, and Then...

"Good evening, Mr. Akahoshi!"

Without a sound, a childish voice suddenly rang out from Akahoshi's house.

Who is it???

Akahoshi, who had no idea anyone would be home, was startled by the sudden greeting.

Turning his head in the direction of the sound, he instantly saw Miya's figure.

"Who are you?"

Akahoshi held Kunai in his hand, his eyes fixed on Miya, assuming a fighting stance.

Although Miya was young, Akahoshi dared not Miya him in the slightest. If Miya did not have sufficient strength, it would have been impossible for him to easily sneak into his home without being discovered.

"Konoha Ninja!!!"

When Akahoshi saw clearly the Forehead Protector Gozu was wearing, he was immediately surprised.

Swish.

However, just as Akahoshi finished speaking, Miya disappeared from his sight with a "whoosh".

"Don't be too loud!"

Behind Akahoshi, Miya, who was using the Lightning Blade Slash, pressed the tip of his blade against Akahoshi's back.

"Otherwise, you will die!"

What do you want?

Feeling the sharp touch against his back, the ripples of murderous intent, and the overwhelming fluctuations of Chakra, Akahoshi broke out in a cold sweat.

"This kid is really strong."

From the fact that Miya had vanished in an instant, a movement that he couldn't even see clearly, Akahoshi gained a general understanding of Miya's strength.

I am no match for them.

"The secret techniques passed down in Hoshigakure, the methods of practicing the Mysterious Peacock Method —I think you can tell me about them."

The Mysterious Peacock Method is the foundation of Hoshigakure.

Akahoshi was greatly surprised after learning of Miya's purpose.

"Could it be that Konoha is preparing to attack our village? Damn it..."

Thinking of this, fear appeared in Akahoshi's eyes.

If Konoha were to truly wage war against Hoshigakure, Akahoshi was well aware that with Hoshigakure's current strength, it would be utterly impossible for them to withstand it.

"I..."

The moment the word "I" left his mouth, Akahoshi stomped his right foot and lunged forward, instantly breaking free from Miya's control.

"The Mysterious Peacock Method: Beast Transformation of Peacock Feathers"

At the same time, Akahoshi also used the Mysterious Peacock Method.

Having absorbed the radiant energy from within the "star" and integrated it into his Chakra, Akahoshi, having completed his training, now possesses an extremely active Chakra.

In an instant, a powerful surge of Chakra erupted from Akahoshi's body, transforming into the shape of a fierce tiger.

Nuclear Release: Chidori.

Akahoshi was fast, but Miya was even faster.

The exploding azure lightning ripped into Akahoshi's heart at that moment.

"You could have lived longer."

Pfft...

With a flick of his right hand, Akahoshi fell to the ground, his eyes wide open in death.

A few minutes later.

Miya searched through Akahoshi's house and found Akahoshi's training notes, as well as a secret scroll recording the cultivation of the Mysterious Peacock Method.

Looks like we don't need to look for anyone else.

Miya a wicked smile, then opened the scroll to begin memorizing.

In the Hoshigakure, Miya, who was waiting for news on the rooftop, suddenly had a new memory appear in his mind.

"Goal accomplished, time to go."

Having obtained both the "Star" and the training methods for the Mysterious Peacock Method, there was nothing left for Miya to covet in Hoshigakure.

Call out.

Soon, under the cover of night, Miya silently left Hoshigakure.

The next day.

When Yotaka and Shiso arrived looking for Akahoshi, they found Akahoshi already lying lifeless in a pool of blood.

As for Miya, the murderer who stole the treasure, he had long since disappeared without a trace.