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Tsunade furrowed her brows as she thought.
Under the gloomy sky, the rain drizzled down, as if the heavens were weeping.
The strong smell of blood mixed in the misty air couldn't escape Tsunade's senses.
"Hm!"
She casually took out a kunai and gripped it tightly in her hand, cautiously moving forward, her gaze keenly observing her surroundings.
Although she hadn't found the corresponding number tag at this location, she had gathered three number tags and only needed to reach the tower as soon as possible to complete the mission.
Not wanting to linger here, Tsunade prepared to leave this place immediately.
Just at that moment!
"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
Amidst the sound of raindrops in the air, the sound of something piercing through the air was distinct!
Seeing the sudden attack from a black figure!
Tsunade's eyes narrowed!
She immediately swung her kunai to counter the attack!
"Leaf Whirlwind!"
"Bang!"
With a dull impact sound!
Tsunade blocked the forceful leg strike of the black figure with her fist. However, unable to control her balance, she involuntarily stepped back!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The ground beneath her feet split open in an instant, and rainwater flowed into the cracks!
When she saw the identity of the black figure clearly, her beautiful eyes widened!
"Dai!!"
With Tsunade's shout!
The black figure in front immediately stopped moving, standing in place, looking at Tsunade with a shocked expression!
"Tsunade!!"
The Tsunade facing her also looked at Might Dai, who was not far away, with a shocked expression.
"Dai! You have such strong power! How is this possible..."
Tsunade was about to inquire about Might Dai's strength. After all, from their brief encounter, she could sense the terrifying power emanating from Might Dai!
As a disciple of the Third Hokage, she was extremely surprised. She had never heard that Might Dai was such a genius.
Before she could finish speaking!
Might Dai, with a serious expression, remained alert to his surroundings, interrupting her!
"Tsunade! Did you come here alone!?"
Hearing his words, Tsunade was momentarily stunned and felt that something was not right. She looked around and nodded slightly.
"Yes! What happened?"
Might Dai's face turned somewhat solemn as he said,
"The people participating in this exam have been subjected to extremely cruel attacks. I have already found several bodies over there, and the scenes of their deaths were extremely tragic. I smelled the scent of blood and heard movement from this direction, so I hurried over. Just now, I thought you were that person!"
Hearing this, Tsunade couldn't help but furrow her brows.
"You said you have seen several bodies!? "
"Yes, the scenes of their deaths were extremely tragic, and it seems to be the work of one person." Might Dai nodded slightly.
"This situation is strange. The ninjas from Konoha and Kusagakure have maintained a relatively peaceful relationship. How could this kind of situation occur!? Unless..."
Speaking up to this point, an inexplicable expression flashed in Tsunade's eyes.
"...unless the one behind this is not a Konoha ninja!"
"Swoosh!" "Swoosh!"
Just as Tsunade finished speaking, several sounds of breaking through the air were heard!
Hearing the sound, both Tsunade and Dai's pupils contracted!
"Be careful!" Dai shouted loudly.
Both of them quickly stepped back!
"Clang!" "Clang!"...
Only the sound of dense impact came from their original position.
Looking in that direction!
Tsunade and Might Dai's faces were instantly covered in cold sweat!
Countless senbon needles, resembling a hidden porcupine in the raindrops, densely pierced the ground!
Both of them looked around vigilantly.
In the distance, a deep voice sounded.
"Oh, you managed to dodge. Not bad, two little brats. Are you Konoha ninjas?"
"Who are you?" Tsunade stared at the figure, her eyes fixed on him.
"Well... I'm here to take your lives... little brats..." under the rain curtain, Yu Hugui, emerged from the shadows, grinning with only one eye visible, showing signs of joy. He spoke in a somewhat nervous manner.
....
In another part of the forest.
Uchiha Sakuya successfully defeated the Grass ninja with the corresponding number tag.
When she entered the Death Forest, she had seen this person's number tag and left something on him. As expected, it came in handy.
Due to the rain, it took until now to track him down, but she defeated him with her overwhelming strength.
Picking up the number tag from the Grass ninja, Uchiha Sakuya smiled with a trace of blood on her lips, and her body was dirty and disheveled. She leaned weakly against a broken tree.
Her blood-red pupils stared in horror at the bear's paw, which seemed to be swinging in slow motion towards her, while her body remained immobile.
Looking at the towering shadow, Uchiha Sakuya's pale face had a thought.
Am I going to die? I'm sorry... Mother... Lord Father... I'm about to die...
Just then!
"Boom!"
With a loud noise!
"Crack! Crack!"
The ground instantly formed cracks and crevices, and the rainwater flowed into them.
Uchiha Sakuya stared with round blood-red eyes, unable to believe what she saw—the boy who blocked the giant bear's paw with a single hand.
But in her heart, she screamed!
It's Sōsuke! He saved me! I'm alive!! I'm alive!!
In front of them, a giant bear, the size of a small mountain, stood towering. It swung its paw angrily, its face filled with fury.
However, Sōsuke stood straight in front of it, confronting the massive paw with a single hand.
The bear that had just roared at Sayo had several kunai embedded in its body. It sadly crouched at the feet of the giant bear. Yes, compared to the giant bear, it could only be considered a mini bear...
Just then.
Sōsuke turned his head to look at Uchiha Sakuya. His mouth still carried a gentle smile as he softly said,
"If possible, let's escape from this area first."
Uchiha Sakuya, who had narrowly escaped death, stared blankly at the gentle smile on Sōsuke's face.
After hearing his words, she suddenly realized that she was still within the reach of the giant bear's attack.
Although her face was pale, she quickly got up and staggered away towards a distance.
Occasionally, she looked back at Sōsuke, who was still holding up the giant bear's paw, her eyes filled with concern.