The immensely powerful Fire Release ninjutsu meant she had no need for any blades at all.
The two spoke very quietly, their voices drowned out by the others discussing the performances, so no one noticed them.
Onstage, the much-anticipated group finally appeared.
Akeibi, Mei Terumi, and Kaguya Zhai stepped onto the stage one after another.
Thunderous applause and screams instantly erupted throughout the arena, loud enough to be heard clearly even in the Outer City.
"Hello, friends in the audience, and friends from the other villages."
"Many of us are meeting for the first time, but we hope you'll enjoy our performance today."
Cheers rang endlessly through the venue, fully displaying just how popular their trio was.
"This is really impressive. Judging by how much the audience loves them, those three girls have a very high chance of winning."
"Exactly. I wonder what kind of performance they'll be putting on to be this famous."
Karatachi Yagura spoke proudly. "The three of them will be singing and dancing. Two of them are from Kirigakure! And one is even my future successor."
Ōnoki suddenly understood. "Oh! So it's those three—the strongest contenders for the championship. It certainly seems that way now."
Torikaze looked at the three girls onstage, his face filled with anticipation and satisfaction.
"They seem to be in good form today. They don't look too nervous."
"Let's look forward to their performance."
The arena gradually fell silent, while a faint mist spread across the audience stands.
It made everyone's vision hazy, and the three figures at the center of the stage became difficult to see.
Even the spectators from the other villages found their sight slightly obscured.
"Huh? Where did this fog come from? I can't see the stage at all!"
"Oh no, why would it get foggy now? Wasn't