The night wind stirred the excited crowd, drawing an endless stream of cheers.
Compared to the rather dull matches among genin and chunin, the jonin bouts drew far more attention.
Injuries were no concern.
The Shinobi World's finest medical-nin were gathered here, already prepared to provide treatment.
Bang!
Fists formed from bone knocked the challenger off the stage with a single blow. The Kaguya Clan ninja, his body covered in sharp bones, looked down at the crowd surrounding the arena and said coldly, "Next!"
"That's already the eighth one."
"So this is the power of a Kekkei Genkai?"
"The power of Shikotsumyaku really is just as the rumors say. It has an unparalleled advantage in taijutsu."
The murmuring crowd silently made way for the ninja lying on the stretcher.
"I'll do it!"
As the atmosphere reached a stalemate, a confident voice rang out from behind the crowd.
Even beneath the cover of night, their unusually brilliant hair could be seen.
It was Kinkaku and Ginkaku.
Kumogakure's two shining lights stepped before the arena, looked around, and said, "A close-quarters taijutsu match? That suits us perfectly."
As soon as he spoke, Kinkaku stepped onto the stage and examined the sharp white bones piercing through his opponent's clothing.
"Hey, Kinkaku, don't get too serious. Otherwise, there won't be anything left to play with."
"Tch."
The blond man rolled his wrists and cast a disdainful glance at his noisy younger brother in the crowd, who was waving his fists about.
Flashing lightning sliced through sturdy white bones like blades, making the watching crowd cry out in shock from time to time.
The fierce shouts from the arena had nothing to do with the leaders discussing matters indoors. Quite a few elites from each village were guarding that side, so there was no need