Performance

Over the vast, boundless sea.

Beyond the enormous island, giant birds flapped their wings.

All the new students watched the scene about to unfold.

They wanted to see just how impressive the legendary newcomer ceremony really was.

And with so many Jōnin gathered here just to show them, it had to be amazing, right?

"Shino, you go first."

Naruto said to Shino Aburame.

"Mm."

At Naruto's words, Shino Aburame walked forward with a smile and addressed the new students. "What I'm going to demonstrate is the power of an Insect Master. Watch closely."

Buzz buzz buzz!

Without making any visible movements, buzzing sounds came from the openings of his high-street outfit, such as his sleeves and collar.

Then the new generation watched countless black insects fly out from his body.

More and more.

They blotted out the sky.

Like dark clouds in the heavens, they spread toward the island.

Buzz buzz!

"Bug Devouring."

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~

The cloud-like swarm descended like a rain of arrows, targeting the island's various trees.

Crack~

"Those bugs are terrifying! I want my mommy!"

"That's the Aburame clan's Insect Art, the Kikaichū! He can release so many of them—amazing!"

Some were frightened, while others watched with great interest.

Their eyes were wide open.

Then they watched as the hundreds-of-meters-tall trees before them were swept away in an instant.

Countless beasts began fleeing in every direction.

It looked as though this was not the first time. The animals fled with practiced ease.

Some beasts fought back as well.

They spat flames, lightning, and other ninjutsu at the Kikaichū.

Like a locust swarm passing through.

Whether trees or beasts, ninjutsu or other plants, anything organic was devoured completely in an instant.

"If that had targeted us, wouldn't we have all been finished in one move? So this