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A pale green Chakra aura instantly enveloped Mirai's entire body.

Her speed suddenly surged, and she turned into an afterimage as she charged straight at Kurotsuchi!

"So fast!"

Someone in the stands cried out.

However, Kurotsuchi was completely unfazed.

Defense was what she did best.

"Earth Release, Rock Formation Wall!"

She slammed both hands onto the ground, and three thick stone walls rose from the earth in a triangular formation before her.

This was no simple defense. Gaps had been left between each wall, allowing them to absorb impacts while restricting her opponent's movement.

Mirai's first punch slammed into the central wall!

Rubble flew everywhere, and spiderweb cracks spread across the wall's surface, but it did not shatter.

Mirai's eyes narrowed. Just as she was about to switch tactics, Kurotsuchi's second wave of attacks arrived.

"Lava Release!"

Gray slurry suddenly seeped out through the gaps between the stone walls and rapidly spread across the ground.

The earth beneath Mirai's feet turned sticky, restricting her movement.

This is troublesome...

Mirai gritted her teeth.

She felt as though she had sunk into a swamp.

Kurotsuchi's fighting style was exceptionally steady. She first used Earth Release to construct defensive fortifications, then used Lava Release to catch her opponent off guard.

She disrupted her opponent before finally looking for a chance to counterattack. This style was extremely effective against speed-oriented ninja.

Seeing this, an idea suddenly came to Mirai.

Her hands rapidly formed seals.

"Fire Style, Great Fire Dragon Technique!"

A fire dragon roared forth and charged straight into the swamp.

Under the impact of the intense heat, the swamp's surface instantly hardened into a brittle shell.

Now!

Chakra burst from beneath Mirai's feet. She stomped through the hardened shell and charged forward once more!

Kurotsuchi's heart jolted, and she quickly formed seals as