On the dueling ground—after years apart—fated rivals Temari and Tenten faced each other.
Temari rested her hand on the fan standing beside her. Smiling. "I remember our last match. We were both genin back then."
Tenten spread her hands. "Yeah. I got beaten pretty badly."
Temari said, "Though it's a bit rude to say—my abilities are your natural enemy. No matter how many ninja tools you summon, they're just one fan swing away. If one swing doesn't work, then two."
Tenten said, "So this time—I really don't want to waste my effort."
Temari said, "Oh? Right. There's no need to waste money pointlessly. Surrendering would be wise."
But Tenten shook her head with a smile. "No. You've got it wrong."
She pulled a small scroll from her waist. When unrolled—a Mangekyō Sharingan opened on the scroll.
"What?" Temari thought she'd seen wrong. Rubbed her eyes. But that eye on the scroll actually blinked at her. It was alive.
Temari: "That, that's...!"
In the stands.
Obito said, "That's your handiwork, right, Naruto?"
Naruto propped his chin on one hand. "Yeah. It was my wedding gift to her and Lee. Wanting something unique—I used the Sword of Totsuka to grant it a soul."
Temari exclaimed, "It's an Underworld Scroll!"
Tenten formed a two-finger seal. "Don't you dare call my 'Nether Spirit' that!"
—Tool Manipulation: Nether Spirit's Chaos.
Bang bang bang.
From 'Nether Spirit'—various projectile ninja tools shot toward Temari.
No time to overthink. Temari grabbed her Three-Star Fan and swung wildly.
—Wind Release: Great Sickle Weasel.
Clang clang clang clang.
The gale whipped up by the fan sent all the incoming tool stream flying.
Crackle.
But then—the Mangekyō on the scroll emitted light. The knocked-down ninja tools regrouped. Shot at Temari again.
Clang. Clang. Clang.
Temari swung her fan frantically. Knocking them down again and again. But it was all futile.
She thought, "That eye that can control ninja tools, combined with Tenten's arsenal. There's no more hellish combination than this."
While Temari scrambled frantically—Tenten waited at ease. "This should keep her too busy to do anything else."
She opened her ninja tool pouch. Looking at the various scrolls piled inside.
"Scientific Ninja Tool Scroll."
"Ninjutsu Storage Scroll."
"Tailed Beast Chakra Scroll."
"Senju Legacy Scroll."
"Uchiha Susanoo Scroll."
"Kamui Secret Key Scroll."
"Daikokuten Secret Key Scroll."
Tenten murmured, "Every single one is an incredibly precious combat scroll. If I can handle this with just the 'Nether Spirit' regular scroll—that would be best."
BOOM.
A fierce storm suddenly arose. Tenten looked up. Her expression growing serious.
The ninja tools she'd summoned had been completely destroyed by Temari's overwhelming Wind Release.
Tenten: "She destroyed such a massive tool stream all at once!"
Temari: "Not bad! You've given me a whole new understanding of your abilities. But our battle won't last much longer!"
She planted her Three-Star Fan upright. Formed a two-finger seal.
Bang.
The fan body—only as tall as a person—became like a towering pillar.
Everyone exclaimed, "So, so huge..."
Tenten couldn't believe it. "Impossible! A fan that massive—you don't have the strength to swing it!"
Temari's lips curved up. "I'm not the only one with a trump card."
Crackle.
A blue diamond-shaped mark appeared on her forehead.
Tenten was shocked. "That's... the Strength of a Hundred Seal!"
Temari said, "It took me a full ten years to master it."
Tenten thought, "The Strength of a Hundred Seal requires extremely refined chakra control to master. I never imagined someone with such bold, sweeping ninjutsu style would have such delicate potential."
Crackle crackle crackle.
—Strength of a Hundred Seal: Release.
Temari grabbed the giant Three-Star Fan. When opened—it was like a massive peacock's display.
"I'm gonna blow you all the way to your grandma's house!"
Tenten broke into a cold sweat. "Hey, calm down!"
Temari said, "I AM calm!"
—Wind Release Secret Technique: Hundred Healings Fan Dance.
BOOM.
A gale rose from flat ground. Instantly ripping up the surface. The storm swallowed Tenten in an instant—then spread outward. Obscuring the view inside the barrier.
People cried out, "Hey, we can't see anything!"
Gaara murmured, "Without that barrier's protection—the front stands would probably be blown away by Temari's Wind Release. Naruto really had foresight."
Obito said, "About time to prepare the revival."
Naruto said, "Hold on."
Whoosh.
The storm subsided. Debris fell.
Temari looked at the scene before her. Suddenly widened her eyes.
From a scroll unfurled behind Tenten—a crimson chakra arm extended. Holding a crimson shield that protected Tenten. Completely unharmed.
Temari couldn't believe it. "That's... Uchiha Itachi's divine artifact. The Yata Mirror!"
Off the field—Obito said, "Ah, she used that one."
Naruto said, "Yeah. The Uchiha Susanoo Secret Scroll. Tenten really came up with something. She had all of us who can use Susanoo store one use of Susanoo power in that scroll for her to summon."
Obito said, "But that scroll uses my Yomotsu Hirasaka to freeze the Susanoo's time at the moment of sealing. Once opened—it enters a consumption countdown."
"You..." Temari remained in shock.
Tenten declared resolutely, "I'm not a ninjutsu user. I'm a ninjutsu courier. But if a courier does their job well—they can still live comfortably!"
Whoosh. The Yata Mirror vanished. In that Susanoo hand—a crimson magatama appeared. Was hurled forward.
—Tool Manipulation: Yasaka Magatama.
Temari swung her fan fiercely.
Clang.
Nearly solid wind pressure stopped the Yasaka Magatama three meters away. In a deadlock.
Temari gritted her teeth. "Don't underestimate me!"
CRASH.
With her full-force swing—the Yasaka Magatama was sent flying into the sky.
But Temari was also knocked back ten meters. Nearly losing her footing.
"Huff, huff, huff." She gasped. "Those techniques should all be one-time use. She's lost the Yata Mirror's protection now!"
Temari charged forward with her fan raised.
Whoosh.
Tenten opened another scroll. "No turning back now. This isn't the time to worry about costs!"
WHOOOM.
A golden chakra cloak wrapped around her body.
That was... a Tailed Beast Mode cloak.
Obito: "Hey, what's that? Even I didn't know about it?"
Naruto: "Ah. Another one of Tenten's ideas. She asked if I could seal Tailed Beast chakra in scrolls. You know how it is. Tailed Beast chakra can regenerate—so what's preserved in the scroll is essentially extra."
Obito: "You really give selflessly to Konoha."
Naruto scratched his nose. "It's paid service. At Kakuzu's strong insistence."
Obito asked, "How many chakra cloaks did she buy from you?"
Naruto said, "Over ten years, adding it all up... over a hundred, I guess. Cost her about half her savings."
Wearing the golden Tailed Beast cloak—Tenten moved at incredible speed. Actually dodging several of Temari's exaggerated Wind Release attacks.
Whoosh.
In a gap between offense and defense—Tenten opened her Scientific Ninja Tool scroll. Shouldered a massive cannon. Leaped up. And aimed down at the shocked Temari.
"This is the Tailed Beast Ball Cannon. It's over."
Whoosh.
The Tailed Beast cloak Tenten wore injected chakra into the cannon. And then—a dark red Ten-Tails Tailed Beast Ball formed at the muzzle. Rapidly expanded.
Temari: "You've got to be kidding!"
Tenten: "That's what I want to say! Do you know how much this one shot costs?!"
Temari: "So I didn't lose to you. I lost to the power of money!"
Tenten: "Maybe."
BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM.
The Ten-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball exploded thunderously. Filling the entire barrier.
Obito stood. "Ah. Both need revival."
After revival with Yomotsu Hirasaka—Temari crouched there. Dejected.
Obito said, "You both went down together. By the rules—both lose."
Tenten sighed. "All that for nothing."
Obito said, "Not necessarily. At least you showed us the new ceiling for summoning tool-type ninja."
Tenten smiled. "You're pretty good at consoling people."
Obito: "Actually—you used the Yata Mirror too early. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been caught in your own blast."
Tenten: "Who could've known Temari would suddenly unleash such powerful Wind Release? I panicked and..."
Obito: "Earth Ninja is just an honorary title. Your strength has been proven."
Tenten scratched her nose. "Actually... I had one more scroll that could've resolved the crisis."
Obito asked, "What scroll?"
Tenten said, "The Kamui Dimension Secret Key Scroll. I proposed having the Hokage help me make it. At critical moments—it can transfer attacks inside."
Obito: "..."
Buzz.
The matchup board spun. The fifth match was set.
—SUIGETSU HŌZUKI VS. AKATSUCHI—
Suigetsu hummed a tune. Sauntering onto the field casually.
But after a long while—Akatsuchi still hadn't appeared.
As everyone wondered—Tobi's voice came from the big screen. "Oh-kay! Latest update: Contestant Akatsuchi is suffering from severe diarrhea and collapsed in the bathroom. Unable to participate in this match. Therefore—Suigetsu Hōzuki wins by default!"
Everyone: "That's allowed...?"
"Well, well. Can't be helped." Suigetsu shrugged helplessly. Exited as the victor.
Tobi: "Excuse me for a moment."
And so—the competition moved ahead to the sixth match.
—HINATA HANABI VS. MITSUKI—
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