Chapter 71
Kanbaru sensed the murderous intent and the whistling wind behind him. He let out a furious shout, leaping away while twisting his body to dodge. He wasn't sure if the attack was aimed directly at him, but he remained extremely cautious!
A head flew through the air, blood splattering in a crimson arc. The thick white mist swirled, disturbed by the violent slash of a blade. Haruto Saito's figure flickered within the fog, barely visible.
Because of the close distance, Kanbaru was able to catch sight of Haruto—but only vaguely.
"That brat..." Kanbaru immediately recognized him.
The same kid who had shamelessly declared himself a mere Genin at the riverbank, abandoning his teammates and fleeing in disgrace!
Kanbaru's thoughts raced like lightning. In an instant, he understood everything!
That brat's retreat was a tactic!
If he had really intended to escape, he would have been long gone by now. He wouldn't have returned—let alone killed someone!
He wasn't a Genin at all. His strength exceeded that of an average Elite Chunin—possibly even approaching that of a Special Jonin! Kanbaru couldn't believe it. He had never encountered such a shameless warrior—someone with formidable power who deliberately pretended to be weak!
"You're looking for death, you little bastard!" Kanbaru roared as he pushed off from a tree branch, launching himself toward Haruto with incredible speed. He flung more than ten kunai in quick succession!
Shing! Shing! Shing!