Five Villages Ninja Battle Arena.
Standing upon the earth, it was a massive battle venue meticulously built by Konoha. It covered a vast expanse, stretching so far that its end was nearly impossible to see at a glance.
Within the grounds stood towering mountains and clear, winding streams. The water babbled along, silver glimmers flashing across its ripples as though a silver ribbon ran through this land. By the streams, lush grass spread beneath blooming flowers. Whenever the breeze passed, the plants swayed gently, releasing waves of enchanting fragrance.
In stark contrast to this tranquil, beautiful scenery were the rocks and dirt flying through the sky.
Whenever ninja engaged in fierce battles here, the collision of powerful forces shook the ground relentlessly, hurling dirt and stone into the air until they blotted out the sky. They danced and swirled overhead like a violent sandstorm, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle.
"Rock Staff."
With a sharp shout, Taketori Hachiki slapped a palm against the ground.
The earth rippled.
Disaster-like stone pillars rose from the ground.
The mountains, plants, and other scenery within the arena were immediately destroyed by the ninjutsu.
"I won't lose to you either. Take this—Super Beast Imitating Drawing: Susanoo's Pivot Song."
Even as Inojin Yamanaka evaded with Taijutsu, his hands did not stop moving. With a sweep of his brush, a massive giant appeared.
It was as though Susanoo itself had come to life.
It swung its swords horizontally, cutting down the incoming stone pillars one after another.
Like cutting wheat with a scythe.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Boom!
"Super Beast Imitating Drawing: Yasaka Magatama."
After the black-and-white Susanoo drawn by Inojin Yamanaka dealt with the attack, countless laser-like Shuriken shot toward Taketori Hachiki.
"Earth Release: Rock Iron Wall: Chain."
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Four Earth Release walls rose before Taketori