"Victory goes to Gin Ichimaru."
The fifth match had also produced a winner. Pakura had lost. The battle had been dazzling enough, and Pakura's Scorch Release was immensely powerful, but Gin's displayed strength had clearly far surpassed hers. He had remained utterly at ease throughout, and had only used his Zanpakuto's Shikai.
Pakura came before Mana's seat and bowed deeply. Mana merely waved a hand, unconcerned.
Thus far, out of the five sparring matches, only Might Guy and the Uchiha Clan member among the Ten Mianwei had won. The situation seemed more favorable to the Shinigami side.
How could so many people possibly not care about winning or losing? Everyone hoped their own side would perform better.
At this moment, the Seireitei suddenly suggested that everyone take a brief rest so they could sort out the venue, which had been destroyed beyond recognition. If they were to name the culprits responsible for the damage, it was still the ninjas. Guy had broken the high walls made of Reiatsu Stone, while the ground had suffered Tsunade the Naruto's devastation.
The lieutenants then proactively brought over tea and snacks for everyone to enjoy.
"How long will it take to repair the venue?" Mana asked.
Captain-Commander Yamamoto pondered for a moment. "We will be as quick as possible."
Reiatsu Stone had an exceptionally strong ability to block Reishi. He had not expected the ninjas to inflict such extensive damage upon it, nearly destroying the entire venue.
The event was currently being broadcast live across the world. Were they supposed to make the people of the Living World sit before their screens and watch the Shinigami carry out repairs?
"There's no need to make this so troublesome," Mana said.
He pointed one hand toward the distant wreckage of the venue. The Shinigami who had