Metal on metal, explosions, gut wrenching cries for help, a cacophony of sounds came pouring out of a most curious cave far from peering eyes. Should you be brave enough to venture even further into the cave, through the twisting turns and paths, not unlike a maze, you would find yourself upon a most curious scene. The path would open up to reveal a large cavern with a plethora of people within. In the center was a surprisingly large cage with combatants inside currently fighting. -BAM- One of the fighters landing a solid blow to the other's mid section. -Ooooh- The crowd reacts, looks of both excitement and horror as blood spurts out of one man's mouth and covering the loose dirt inside the ring. Wiping crimson residue from the corner of his mouth the man would flip backwards in the air while weaving hand seals. With a sudden crash the arena would light up, a lightning jutsu shooting out from his fingertips. His target would easily side step the attack and counter with another devastating blow to the chest. This time the man did not get up, he was out for the count.
"One, Two, Three! He's OUT!!!" A small statured man had declared the winner of this bout. "And the match's winner is Roukai!" The crowd would cheer even louder as a group of burly men entered the ring and drug the unconscious loser out by his arms. The announcer would turn to the crowd and yell into his microphone. "What an exciting evening it's been, ladies and gentlemen. Be sure to check your winnings for that last bout while we prepare for the next!" The crowd's previously roar was now dulled to a low murmur as they shuffled here and there, checking on bets, getting food or drink. The real question, however, still remained; What was this place? To be short and to the point, it was a a secret underground fighting arena. Anyone and everyone who thought themselves up to snuff, or simply over confident, they would all come here on occasion to test their very limits against equally strong opponents.
The lights on the arena would flare back to life, a spotlight refocusing on the small announcer. "Welcome back to Tea's greatest underground arena! For our next match we are opening up the ring to anyone in the audience. The next fighter has requested as much, so without further adieu let's introduce our next combatant!"
The lights would dim, a soundtrack would begin to play on a loudspeaker. One end of the arena would open up to reveal a singular person standing in the door way. A young, but worn man would be seen slowly walking his way towards the arena, vibrant hues of magenta radiating off of his body like a cool flame. His demeanor was serious and calm, he had come to fight, but why. Usually someone would be a little more excited than this before entering a fight. Either way the announcer would continue. "Weighing in at only 170 lbs, standing at 5 foot 11 inches, the man of fire and brimstone himself. Back again for what will hopefully be another incredible show of the night, lets hear it for.... KAEN!!!" Apparently the crowd knew of Kaen, having had fought here before. The crowd would explode, shouts and cheers reverberated around the stone cavern. The announcer would cut through the noise to offer of the challenge. "Who here tonight thinks they have what it takes to square up against the fearsome Kaen of Sand, anyone, anyone at all?" The crowd grew eerily silent, would someone step up to the plate? Is there anyone out there brave enough to take Kaen on?
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Once inside the cave, past a few security, he would be surprised to find the lively arena. People were going about in their bets and watching people get pummeled and beat. It was just your ordinary underground fight, either. Shinobi were around, he could tell, or worse, rogues nins. Some of the competitors exhibited good command of ninjutsu, but why? Mercenaries? He looked around and saw a few people who looked like they didn’t belong there– far too… rich to be found in some unwanted places.
A heartbeat. It sounded like a rhythmic symphony as it reverberated in his ears, in his mind, in his soul. It was his own heart, racing, quickly coming to life as it searched for a way to scream and be heard. Surrounding his heart was the ever present embrace of a blue flame, one whose kiss he could almost feel right next to his cheek. Chika was teasing him again and he knew it. He could sense it as a faint glow of blue that veiled his vision of the redhead target across the arena. He felt the rise of his chakra through his every veins.
Trying to remain as composed as he could, Kaen would summon an alley in midair, for what little good it would do him. But he would press onward and ready himself further. Bright orange flames wreathed around his fists to serve as a weapon of sorts. Damage beyond what he thought he was, Kaen failed to catch himself on the way down, and with a sickening -thud- Kaen's body met the earth. Slowly picking himself off the floor, droplets of blood were instantly soaked up by the parched ground beneath him. What was even happening right now? And then a battle cry resounded outwards and all Kaen saw was the eyes of Uri flare to life, followed by his body. With all his might he shot out energy on par with his own capabilities. It was over, Kaen knew it. It was almost as if he could see it play out in slow motion, he could also feel how powerful of an attack it was, these shields were not going to hold. In a last ditch effort Kaen would position himself just right to where he, and the blast, would be propelled upwards instead of into the crowd. And then it hit, it's overwhelming energy drilled right through Kaen, through the barrier, through the arena, right up through the cavern. When the dust settled they could all see the lovely new skylight Uri had provided for them. Between the massive amount of power behind it, and the sheer heat of the blue flames, the rock simply melted away instead of crumbling down upon all the people below. The crowd was silent for only a few moments before they exploded into a frenzy. Cries, shouts, clapping. Uri had done it, put on the show of a lifetime. He business might not be concluded with this other woman in the crowd, but with Kaen it was. Poor Kaen, probably shot him all the way back to Wind Country...