The Fourth Raikage, as the organizer, stood up and shouted:
"The elimination rounds are over. All Genin who have passed, assemble at the designated location!"
The sound carried far, Hagoromo couldn't help but look around at her location, guessing it was specially designed.
The sound just now definitely echoed throughout the entire venue.
After the Fourth Raikage finished speaking, he turned around and sat back down in his original seat, while Samui walked forward, rubbing his shoulder.
"After all the Genin reach the designated location, there will be a three-hour rest period."
"During this time, the Kumogakure will provide all the necessary supplies to help you fully recover and prepare for the final competition."
Samui finished speaking, he did not leave.
The Fourth Raikage then spoke up, "Hokage, don't you think it'll be too boring to just wait around for these three hours?"
They've arrived.
Hagoromo, Kakashi, and the others gathered their strength, preparing to see what the Kumogakure intended to do.
"Oh? I wonder what your thoughts are Raikage?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi took out his pipe, lit it, and slowly asked.
"Why don't we have our respective Shadow Guard Unit step in? After all, these dignitaries below can't just sit there, can they?"
The Fourth Raikage A, said in a very nonchalant tone.
Hagoromo couldn't help but twitch her lips. If you, Raikage, cared about these high-ranking officials, you wouldn't have arranged things this way.
No wonder they said the written test was going to be canceled; so that's what they were waiting for.
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the Raikage but remained silent.
"I agree, Kitsuchi, you go first."
Ōnoki nodded in agreement, then turned to Hiruzen Sarutobi:
"Even I, who am nearing my grave, have agreed. As the Hokage of Konoha, the number one ninja village, there's no reason for you not to participate, is there?"
These words directly made it clear that if Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't agree, Konoha would be the subject of much criticism.
Especially when she heard the words "Number One Ninja Village, "Hagoromo could tell that Ōnoki was gritting his teeth as he spoke.
"Hehe, Kazekage Fengying, what's your opinion?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi ignored Ōnoki and turned to look at Rasa beside him.
Rasa, feeling the gazes of Ōnoki and the Fourth Raikage fixed on him, couldn't help but feel resentful.
How can I see it? I'll sit and watch!
If they dare to refuse, Sunagakure will definitely face various restrictions from these two great powers upon their return.
Rasa hesitated a bit if he were to refuse Hiruzen Sarutobi.
There's no point in even thinking about procurement transactions after that.
"I'll follow the Hokage's arrangements. Everything is fine on my end."
With no other option, Rasa had to humbly pass the ball back to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Completely unconcerned by Ōnoki's sneer, Rasa didn't care about such a small amount of face.
"Alright then..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't surprised at all; he would have found it strange if Rasa had dared to refuse outright.
"How about His Tsuchikage begins?"
Although he agreed, Hiruzen Sarutobi then let Ōnoki's side go first.
"No problem."
Ōnoki answered without hesitation.
The Fourth Raikage then looked at Samui, who was still standing in front. Samui nodded and took out a signal flare.
Thud--
Everyone in the hall looked up, puzzled as to why a signal flare had been released suddenly.
Rumble--
Hagoromo, who was halfway up the mountain, felt a tremor beneath her feet.
Below the audience seating area, several large rock slabs, large enough to cover the entire foot of the mountain, slowly rotated out.
"That's quite a generous offer."
Hagoromo couldn't help but sigh again; this kind of project couldn't be solved with just a little military funding.
As the rock slab moves to its designated position, the screens in the audience area also change accordingly.
The location shown above is a rock slab at the foot of the mountain.
"While we wait, the Shadow Guard Unit of each Shadow will demonstrate their duels!"
Samui's voice carried throughout the entire venue.
The hall was silent for a moment, then erupted in huge cheers.
The dignitaries and nobles below the mountainside were full of praise, after all, this was a rare and precious scene.
The Shadow Guard Unit is responsible for the safety of the Shadows, so their strength should not be underestimated.
The problem is, although everyone knows they're quite strong, we haven't really seen them in person.
"Kitsuchi, loess."
Ōnoki said calmly.
"Yes!"
Kitsuchi Tu nodded and immediately appeared beside Samui, seemingly defying gravity as he descended towards the foot of the mountain.
This gesture immediately drew gasps of amazement from the entire audience.
Earth Release: Light-Weight Rock Technique, is it?
Hagoromo watched Kitsuchi's figure disappear, her mind was preoccupied with this Ninjutsu.
The Second Tsuchikage developed this Ninjutsu, while the Third Tsuchikage further enhanced it into Earth Release: Ultra-Light-Weight Rock Technique.
It can alter the gravity of objects and even the user, thereby enabling high-speed movement and flight. The downside is that it reduces the user's strength.
To be honest, it's truly a genius invention.
"Since we're the ones entering the arena, why don't we choose our opponents first?"
Ōnoki turned to the several Kage beside him and spoke.
Although it was a question, it implied certainty: Ōnoki was going to designate his opponent.
The Fourth Raikage and Hiruzen Sarutobi were both fine, but Rasa's eyes narrowed slightly.
If nothing unexpected happens, Ōnoki will probably choose someone from Sunagakure as his opponent.
"Let's Kazekage. You can choose one to go."
As expected, seeing that no one objected, Ōnoki spoke up directly.
The two Jonin the Shadow Guard Unit standing behind Rasa exchanged a glance. Kitsuchi was no ordinary person.
During Third Shinobi World War, there was a legend that he could control the earth to defeat the enemy.
Rasa withdrew his gaze; he couldn't ignore someone who had come knocking on his door.
"Baki, go ahead."
Baki, whose left cheek was covered by a white cloth, immediately replied to Rasa's instruction, "Yes, Lord Kazekage!"
He then walked slowly to the platform and leaped off.
Using the Wind Release and the audience seating area, they landed steadily.
This move drew admiration from everyone watching on the screen.
Kitsuchi, directly opposite, was adjusting the bandage on his wrist.
Seeing that it was Baki, he had no doubts.
Halfway up the mountain, Hagoromo watched the two people facing each other on the screen with great interest.
Kitsuchi, as the son of the Hiruzen, possesses a vast range of Earth Release is a technique that allows one to escape through earth) and superb power suppression.
As for Baki, who is destined to become Gaara's Jonin mentor, he is a master of Wind Release and possesses a clear tactical mind.
While Wind Release is effective against Earth Release, this isn't always the case.
The scale and quality of loess's earth escape far exceed that of ordinary earth escape, which is enough to offset part of the disadvantages.
Moreover, Kitsuchi Tu is not only skilled in Earth Release: Earth Release to transform his hands into hard Rock Fists.
However, in the original work, he sent Kinkaku, Tailed Beast Transformation, flying with a single punch.
Baki is likely to lose, but he doesn't know how Kitsuchi will make Baki lose.
Hagoromo made her own judgment in her mind, based not only on intelligence but also on the individual panels of the two people.
The difference in strength is too great, unless Baki can successfully deliver a fatal blow to Kitsuchi.