Bee's rap broke the temporary silence of the arena.
The Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure made his entrance, rhyming and twisting, drawing laughter from the audience.
Bee looked at the people on the stage. He didn't actively fight women, so Tsunade was excluded.
Seeing that he was about to choose Shun, Gyuki frantically shouted inside him, "Bee, don't fight that Uchiha, he is very dangerous, twice as dangerous as your brother."
Hearing Gyuki's voice, Bee quickly changed his tune, "Yo yo! I'm Killer Bee. Today I'm here to compete with Chiriku of the Fire Temple. Don't hide in the temple!"
Hearing that Chiriku was the one challenged, the Land of Fire Daimyo's face turned ugly.
He persuaded, "Killer Bee, you are Kumogakure's Jinchuriki. Let's call this match off. I'll directly make you the Ninth Arena Master."
Bee shook his index and middle fingers from side to side and said, "No, big brother fought once. I also need to fight to feel good."
Chiriku sighed softly, tapped his Zen staff on the ground, and nimbly leaped onto the stage.
He plunged his Zen staff into the ground, clasped his hands together, and said, "Benefactor, you may attack."
Bee suddenly became serious, drawing seven swords simultaneously and unleashing his signature Seven Swords Style. The blades struck towards Chiriku like a storm, but were blocked one by one by the suddenly appearing phantom of thousand-hand Kannon.
Gyuki said in the mental world, "Idiot Bee, go full Tailed Beast!"
When the complete Eight-Tails Gyuki appeared, a tsunami of gasps erupted from the audience. The sixty-meter-tall giant beast brandished its octopus tentacles, each one powerful enough to destroy a small fortress.
Chiriku finally opened his eyes, golden light flashing in his pupils.
Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder!
The thousand-hand Kannon formed by Gift of the Hermit Group Chakra suddenly rose from the ground, transforming into a thirty-meter-tall demonic creature.
Seeing Gyuki begin to gather a Tailed Beast Ball, Chiriku roared in anger, "How dare you use a Tailed Beast Ball here?"
His hand seals changed abruptly.
"Great Mighty Dragon, World-Honored Ksitigarbha! Prajna Buddhas, Prajna Paramita Empty!"
Suddenly, a fifty-meter-long golden dragon emerged, each dragon scale inscribed with sanskrit.
The golden dragon charged, knocking Eight-Tails back repeatedly, then it opened its mouth, bit the newly formed Tailed Beast Ball, and quickly flew into the sky.
Boom...
A violent explosion sounded high in the sky, tearing a large circle in the clouds.
Gyuki exclaimed, "This is... Human race's Sage Mode. I didn't expect that after more than a thousand years, someone is still learning this."
The moment the explosion's shockwave spread, the Land of Fire Daimyo, flanked by his guards, retreated in a panic, his usually composed face finally showing terror.
The Land of Fire Daimyo wiped away cold sweat, his voice trembling. "Killer Bee, let the battle end here. You are promoted to the Ninth Arena Master."
Bee lay down, made a rock-and-roll gesture, and slowly walked towards the Ninth Arena.
...
Now only three arena master positions were vacant, and the surrounding ninjas looked a little anxious, but Genin and Chunin no longer entered the arena.
Only some Jonin remained in the arena, still competing for the remaining three arena master positions.
Time quickly came to the afternoon, and a person wearing a black cloak arrived at the arena. His gaze was fixed on the arena masters.
He silently pondered the bounty on these people and the rewards of the arena.
Kakuzu's low voice echoed in the arena. "Hiruzen, you became the Third Hokage at 23, and 32 years of Hokage work has made you neglect combat. Let me see your current strength."
Hiruzen did not respond, his gaze solemn.
In the morning, Enma had been injured in battle, which greatly reduced his strength.
Kakuzu made the first move, quickly forming hand seals.
Fire Release: Intelligent Hard Work!
A massive wave of fire, four times stronger than that of an ordinary Jonin, swept over, and the temperature of the flames warped the surrounding air.
Seeing the opponent use Fire Release, Hiruzen wanted to use the principle of elemental advantage to gain an edge. He formed hand seals and unleashed a B-rank Ninjutsu.
Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet!
A Water dragon quickly rushed towards the fire wave, but in front of Kakuzu's sea of fire, it appeared small and powerless, lasting only three seconds before being completely engulfed by the sea of fire.
Hiruzen was forced to use the Body Flicker Technique to evade, his clothing nearly singed. With this single exchange, he knew he was in trouble.
After Kakuzu defected from the village, he became a bounty hunter, fighting in the Ninja World for 42 years. He was a monster who had trained five types of Ninjutsu to their peak. Moreover, he had five hearts, and his Chakra reserves were more than five times that of Hiruzen.
Hiruzen, after becoming the Third Hokage at 23, spent 32 years in the office, leading to a neglect of combat, and crucially, Enma was also injured. Therefore, this battle was a gamble for Hiruzen.
Kakuzu sneered, forming hand seals again.
"Hiruzen, you're so weak."
Compound Ninjutsu: Blazing Wind Riot (Wind Release: Pressure Damage + Fire Release: Intelligent Hard Work)
A violent hurricane swept up the flames, rapidly expanding to cover the entire arena, making the surrounding audience feel a destructive power.
Hiruzen's pupils constricted, and he completed hand seals at an astonishing speed.
Compound Ninjutsu: Wind Water Tornado! (Wind Release: Cyclone + Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet)
He took a deep breath, and the Water Release and Wind Release he exhaled perfectly fused, forming a giant, rapidly spinning Water Tornado.
The moment water and fire collided, the entire arena was enveloped in steaming mist.
Kakuzu's voice sounded from within the mist. "Is this the strength of 'The Professor'? 32 years as Hokage has turned you into a useless person who can only talk on paper."
He formed hand seals again, and two Earth Grudge Fear masks glowed simultaneously.
Compound Ninjutsu: Lightning Water Violent Current!
(Lightning Release: False Darkness + Water Release: Water Formation Wall)
The violent Lightning Release and surging Water Release perfectly combined, and a giant water dragon entwined with lightning roared forth.
Hiruzen dodged while forming hand seals.
Compound Ninjutsu: Earth Dragon Flame Flow
(Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet + Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet)
An earth dragon rose from the ground, followed by a Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet, which ignited this earth dragon, transforming it into a burning giant fire-earth dragon.
The fire-earth giant dragon collided fiercely with the Water Lightning dragon of the Lightning Water Violent Current.
The violent explosion shook the entire arena.
Hiruzen knelt in a corner, panting heavily. His Chakra consumption was immense, while Kakuzu still had plenty of reserves.
In the stands, the Land of Fire Daimyo's face was grim. He had originally hoped Hiruzen could show some value, but he didn't expect him to be completely suppressed by Kakuzu.
Kakuzu slowly walked towards Hiruzen, preparing to deliver the final blow.
Just then, the Land of Fire Daimyo said gently, "Congratulations, Kakuzu, you won this battle. And congratulations on becoming the Tenth Arena Master. Please, for my sake, how about the battle ends here?"
Kakuzu snorted coldly, withdrew his Earth Grudge Fear, and turned to walk towards the Tenth Arena.
Hiruzen, meanwhile, was helped off the stage by medical ninja.