The audience was cheering and ribbons flew around the arena as the 7th battle was about to begin, this time it was between Yamanagi from the Hidden Shockwave and Konohuro from the Hidden Ash. Both contenders stepped through the gates into the sandy arena filled with dry dirt, some patches of dry weeds and unattended trees. The air was warm and drops of sweat were rolling down the cheeks of the proctor. Konohuro was a tall warrior with a long black robe - unsuitable for today’s event and had a black ribbon across his eyes, he raised it diagonally so that only his right eye was exposed.
“We love you, Yama!!” four blonde girls screamed from the audience, lifting up their shirts and exposing their breasts as Yamanagi smiled and winked at them; he was now confident for this fight. Konohuro witnessed this happen and raised his katana forward, which signified that he’s ready and will not go easy on him.
Both fighters including proctor were in a mutual zone, blocking away the screams and shouts of the crowd. Yamanagi and Konohuro stared at each other as the proctor put his hands in the middle and looked at both competitors.
“Have a good fight - don’t go overboard. Stop when you have killed your opponent, no need for further disrespect…” the proctor explained the conditions as he wiped his forehead from the accumulated sweat, still keeping his right hand in the middle, separating both shinobi.
Both fighters nodded at each other in understanding as the proctor looked around at the crowd.
“Fight!” he shouted and disappeared from the arena in a flash. It wasn’t long before the eager fans began roaring in excitement, raising their fists in the air and placing bets against others like barbarians in the olden times.
A cloud of dust grew in the enclosure as both challengers launched themselves backwards, allowing themselves more time to evaluate potential tactics.
Maybe I could use this to ambush him… Konohuro’s eyes locked down on his small leather pouch where he kept his tools.
He raised his head to relocate Yamanagi and make sure he’s at a safe distance, but his rival was nowhere to be seen.
Crap! Gone that quickly?! Instinctively Konohuro shut his right eye in order to focus and enhance his other senses. He slowed his breathing and fell into a state of concentration accompanied by conscious emptiness. Everything from the slightest movement of his organs, blood and birds on branches became within his range of hearing. He could smell the grass and even the footprints from the entrance. This gave him a good indication of where Yamanagi could have gone.
Behind!“I’ve got you now!” Yamanagi was in the air, eyes wide open with murderous intent. He had two fingers close to his mouth - index and middle finger quickly turned into an ‘O’ shape to create an opening for his mouth. His lungs tensed and the chakra from within transformed into fire as it left his mouth.
“Arghhh!” Konohuro was caught off guard and was swept off his feet before he could use his sword to interfere. He was sent flying backwards. The blade of his sword scraped through the ground as he used it to slow down the momentum of the force. Konohuro’s black cloak had a large hole in the middle from the fire. He clenched his chest and began coughing up blood.
Right...in the… chest! Konohuro was in agony, his heart aching and beating irregularly. His lungs experienced a burning sensation, as if they were slowly burning away.
Yamanagi was strolling from afar with a demonic grin on his face.
“Not so tough, are you?... hahahaha!” his crisp and snakey voice emitted from the distance as he stroked his spiky brown hair backwards - readjusting it. Yamanagi was confident that this battle was a victory and began carelessly whistling as he slowly approached his damaged enemy.
“Go, Yama!!” the girls can be heard cheering once again.
Not now!Konohuro was still on the floor when he raised his hands to form the snake hand seal.
Yamanagi was blasted to the ground as he realized an explosive tag was latched onto him from their brief encounter.
What the?! When did he have the chance to do this?!Yamanagi’s right leg was almost completely torn apart - blood was pouring out of a large hole in the calf area like a bloody waterfall in the desert. A trail of dark red blood was beginning to form as the injured shinobi dragged himself away from his opponent in desperation.
I knew you’d come in handy today… Konohuro muttered to himself in relief as he looked at the left-over explosive tags in his leather pack. His journey to Yamanagi was lengthy, especially with a limp.
Yamanagi was infuriated and began wailing like a young child.
“That’s not fair! How did he do that?!”
He turned to his now dead right leg with a painful grin.
“You...you’re no longer useful to me!” he screeched as he pulled out a kunai from his pocket and sliced the last bit of flesh left connecting his shin to the knee.
“Your time has come” a deep and hollow voice void of emotion spoke up. Yamanagi turns around, unaware of the distance between himself and Konohuro, only to find a dark figure standing above him blocking out the sun. Yamanagi’s guts began twisting and turning as fear and emptiness filled his soul.
“No! This can’t be!” he howled once more before limping away backwards on one leg - this was extremely slow and useless, and he knew it.
Konohuro raised his arm and protruded his index finger, pointing directly at his immobile enemy.
Yamanagi froze in place and everything began to morph. Reality was no more. The grass became purple and the dirt pitch black. The audience transformed into soul-reaping demons and the trees into flesh-eating golems. And all of this happened as the cloaked man escorted himself in the direction of the arena’s exit. They all targeted the now left-for-dead Yamanagi who could move freely again.
Screams and cries echoed from the arena as he was mauled to death by the demonic creatures.
As soon as Konohuro reached the exit gates, he clicked his fingers and continued walking out.
The arena shifted back to normal and Yamanagi dropped to the ground like a ragdoll. He had no visible injuries apart from his amputated leg.
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