The Wasteland of Crater Ruins The dusky terrain was littered with remnants of a cataclysmic battle, shapes twisted and broken under the pallid sky. Scorched earth cracked underfoot, and burnt remnants of previous life curled at the edges of the crater. Sparse tufts of grass peeked through ash and rubble, whispers of life pushing against entropy. In this shattered realm, Team A prepared to face their formidable opponents, Team B. Kita stood at the forefront, her pale blue hair brushing against her shoulders as her fox ears perked up. She gripped her Frost-Fang katana tightly, the blue steel glimmering ominously, catching what little light existed. “This wasteland echoes with the remnants of their wrath,” she whispered, looking at Scott who was busy tugging at his oversized jacket. “Hah! Just call it a playground!” Scott grinned as he made exaggerated finger guns, “Time to have some fun! I’ll slow them down, you guys go wild!” He danced around, his mischievous spirit glowing against the bleakness of their surroundings. “Focus, Scott,” Kita said with a smirk, her usual cheeriness cutting through the tension. “We have to work together. Let’s show them what we can do!” From behind a crumbling wall of a long-gone fortress, Drill Man revved his drills as if sensing their intentions. “Time to dig my opponents a grave,” he muttered, eyeing the colorful gathering of Team A with cold precision. “Let’s see what you’re made of!” With a loud VROOM, he thrust his drill into the ground, the earth quaking violently beneath them. “Hiding won’t save you!” Kushino said, taking a bold step forward. The twelve-year-old’s eyes gleamed with excitement, a palpable air of confidence enveloping him. He went invisible for a heartbeat, then reappeared behind Drill Man. “You can’t just ignore me!” he teased, energy buzzing around him. “Speak for yourself, kid!” exclaimed Natalie, adjusting her Crystal Staff with a frown, glaring at the menacing robot. “I'll show you all how to really spark magic!” With a flick of her wrist, she summoned a Star Shower, shimmering stars cascading from above, BOOM!. They cracked against the ground like firecrackers, the magic illuminating their surroundings in fleeting brilliance. “The stars won’t protect you!” Jiren's voice boomed, his power a palpable force as he shifted into Full Power. He remained still and focused, the energy swirling around him in silent preparation. “I've faced stronger foes than you.” With a single whoosh, he unleashed a furiously bright Ki blast, aiming for Kita, aiming to obliterate any hope they had. Kita, briefly startled, instinctively raised her katana, arms shaking. SHING!. The Frost-Fang glimmered, enveloping her in an icy aura as she countered with her own magic. “Ice Bound!” she yelled, thrusting her sword forth to unleash a Frost Wave, the air around her growing frigid. A massive tide of ice shot forth, colliding with the explosive Ki blast, sending shards of ice and energy splintering apart in an impressive display of force. “Good move!” Scott shouted, his excitement unchecked as he skipped into action. He activated his Backshot ability, pausing time for a heart-wrenching moment. The scene froze in a tableau of confusion. He zipped behind Jiren. “Surprise!” and struck him, the impact echoing with a solid THWACK. “Is that all?” Jiren muttered, unfazed as time resumed and he pivoted with lightning speed. His aura flared, deflecting Scott’s poor attempt at mischief. “You’re not strong enough to keep me down.” Darth Vader emerged from the shadows, cloaked in darkness as he ignited his crimson lightsaber, watching the chaos unfold. “Fools, recklessness will lead you to your demise,” he intoned, his voice as cold as the vacuum of space. He extended his arm, thrusting his hand toward Natalie, “You predict futile spells?” The power of the Dark Side surged as he initiated a force push, WHOOM, aiming to throw her off balance. With a glowing barrier summoned by her Syphon, Natalie managed to stave off the assault. “Not today metal man!” she shouted defiantly. “I have plenty of tricks left!” As energy surged through her, she countered nearly instantly with a spiraling Genesis, a blazing cross of holy energy launched toward Vader, erupting into an explosion of divine magic. “Now, let’s see what you can do, ‘God of Time,’” Jiren taunted as his eyes locked onto Kol-le, who stood calm amidst the chaos, adjusting the temporal flow with ease. His skill allowed him to slow Jiren's movements just a fraction, enough to catch a glimpse of the potential strategy. “Time is but an illusion,” Kol-le replied coolly, fingers weaving intricate patterns as he predicted Jiren's every move. “But darkness can’t hide forever.” He let out a surge of power that rippled through the ground, ready to freeze time if needed. Meanwhile, Drill Man was determined to seize the initiative back. “I’ll bury you all!” he yelled, activating his Drill Bomb, launching it into the air as it spiraled, ready to explode amidst the chaotic brawl. HISSHH! It ricocheted, darting around obstacles as he thrust forward, digging into the ground to supercharge his attacks. Kushino, sensing the coming attack, summoned a glimmering portal and leaped through it, emerging on the opposite end of the battlefield. “No need to dig your own hole! You’re gonna have to deal with me first!” he shouted, feeling an adrenaline rush as he summoned the essence of his father’s powers. “Yet you remain so young,” Jiren said, with a hint of arrogance, gathering Ki between his palms. “Strength isn’t everything.” He unleashed another massive Ki blast, BOOM erupting in a staggering wave of force that sent shudders through the crater. “Watch this!” Kita cried, racing into the fray. “Fox Trickery!” Motioning, shadows danced before her, creating mirages of herself that blurred into multiple forms. The illusions darted toward Jiren, each appearing as a genuine threat, SWISH SWISH SWISH filled the air as they rushed in a flurry. “Impressive,” Jiren scoffed, anticipating the deceptive motion as he harnessed his energy. The illusions collided against him, yet each dissipated upon contact. “But you’ll need more than that." “Maybe this will help!” Natalie's voice rang out as she invoked her Limit Break. The heavens opened up above with a booming roar, a radiant cross forming in the sky. “Genesis!” she bellowed, energy cascading down in a blinding flash, engulfing the area in a burst of magic. “Enough!” Vader bellowed, channeling the dark side as he leapt through the air, lightsaber blazing. The dark energies tore through the sky, aiming to eclipse her magic before it could land, resulting in a fierce clash of light and dark. KRAKOW! As the dust settled briefly, the chaos erupted around them, each warrior embroiled in their personal struggles against powers that battered them like storms. Time twisted and turned as Kol-le played with the fabric of reality, Kushino struck with relentless fury, and Kita smirked determinedly. “Can we really win this?” Drill Man murmured as he struggled back from the force of a successful Star Shower. “Let’s see who digs deepest!” “I won't lose!” Kushino shouted, summoning every ounce of his strength, disappearing and reappearing strategically. “You all show surprising resilience!” “This battle isn’t merely about strength,” Jiren proclaimed, the luminescent energy crackling around him. “It’s an endurance test.” Thunder roared in the distance, matching the energy erupting in the crater, the essence of power swirling, and the outcome still uncertain. The confrontation echoed well with a blend of chaos and strategy, each making their mark in the world turned riddled with conflict. Yet, all warriors knew, the battle that lay ahead would truly test their mettle. Winner: Team B