Gaara's POV (Trial of Nio - Land of Iron)
"I can sense your killing intent. But even insects kill. Your death will be meaningless," Gaara informed him. He had assumed that after Naruto, the gap between him and the others might be small, but now he saw that Naruto may be the exception, not the rule.
"Death is anything but meaningless! I'll show you how glorious death can be! Lightning Ball Volley!" Raiga screamed manically as several balls of lighting formed and rotated around the man as he waved his blades. Gaara raised an eyebrow as his sand writhed around him, preparing itself. With a roar of glee, Raiga let loose the balls that flew towards Gaara. Each met with the sand, causing a boom in impact. Sand, snow, lightning, and stone flew from each collision. But at the end of the valley, Gaara stood unharmed. Though some of his sand was burnt to glass.
"Was that your best? I'm growing bored with you already, human." Gaara said as he glared at the stunned Raiga. Suddenly, the man faded and appeared behind Gaara, his blades covered in lightning. Before he could slash, sand grabbed him and slammed him into the ground. It then lifted him and slammed him into a nearby bank of snow. "I should've pursued your teammates," Gaara said as he stalked away.
"You almost killed me. But sadly, it'll be your funeral today." Raiga said he was covered in cuts and blood. He struggled to stand, his voice breaking as he spoke. "Worry not though. In death, you'll witness true beauty. I will miss you dearly! Lightning Dragon Tornado!" Raiga screamed as he spun in place. The sky boomed in response, and Gaara noticed it suddenly was a lightning storm instead of a snow one. "I prepared this storm, fool! I was merely stalling!" Raiga explained as lightning started to surround him. "DIE!"
Gaara's eyes widened as the lighting formed a dragon, which roared as it flew towards him. The beast was made of lightning and waves. It was massive! He weaved hand signs quickly and heaved his hands upwards. "Sand Tsunami!" A large wave of sand met the dragon, which caused a massive explosion, sending electricity everywhere. As the smoke cleared, Raiga stalked forward, seeing the downed Gaara. His skin was tinged black, and his flesh was burnt throughout. His body smoked as he lay still, either dead or shortly to be. Raiga chuckled as he stalked forward to check. He lifted his blades as he came close, ready to pierce his heart. But as soon as he thrust, the body exploded into the sand. Raiga attempted to jump back, but it wrapped him up.
"But when, HOW?" Raiga screamed as he thrashed against the sand. Gaara slowly rose out of the sand around the man. As he did, he lifted the two blades Raiga had used. They were Taiji swords, he believed; from what he heard, the blades flowed with lightning chakra, supposedly making them the sharpest in the world. One of Mystical Swords of the Mist. Kiba. He slid them into his waistband. He wasn't sure what to use them, but legendary swords would prove valuable.
"That was my sand clone. I'm surprised you made him use a jutsu." Gaara informed, staring at the man. "Yes, make no mistake, you were never close. Even if you had defeated the clone, I had already prepared your grave." As he said this, the ground around them collapsed. The man, already wrapped in sand, was helpless and fell into it. The area around the ground had somehow become sand. "I often ground the minerals and earth in the surrounding area to make my sand. I usually do so slowly, but I can do so quickly, as you can see. At any point, I could've buried you alive. Enjoy, Sand Sinkhole Funeral!" Gaara, called Raiga, was buried in the sand. Quickly being dragged meters underground. "Worry not, I'm not a monster!" Gaara screamed with a smile as he slammed his hand against the grave of Raiga. The sand compressed with a mighty heave. If one listened closely, one could hear the sound of bones shattering. Gaara cracked his neck as he stalked back into the woods, retrieving his horse. As he mounted it, his teammates arrived. All wide awake and ready for battle. "I took care of some humans," Gaara said darkly as the group noticed their wristbands fully glowed up.
Team Five's POV (Trial of Nio - Land of Iron)
Team Five was more unique. It was random, but fate seemed to put men into a group for a unique effect. Sasuke Uchiha, a genius of the forshamed clan, is the Ghost of the Uchiha. Shikamaru Nara is a lazy genius known for his shrew thinking and blunt attitude. Rock Lee was a young man who was addicted to work. And would outwork any through pure determination. Suigetsu Hozuki is a talented swordsman with a trick bloodline. Incredibly keen on combat. Realizing this group itched for fighting, Shikamaru decided to do things differently. He chose to be lord and Sasuke's leader. He had a feeling the Uchiha wouldn't listen otherwise. He and Lee would search for a team to ambush. While Sasuke and Suigetsu searched for the team as well. It was with this that Shikamaru watched as Team One traveled.
"It seems clear to me. Temari is their lord, which is a decent choice since she seems like a ranged fighter. But it means little if the attacker is simply too fast." Shikamaru said while toking on a cigarette. While he did so, Rock Lee removed his weights and was stretched.
"I will move with utmost youth!" He quietly declared as he prepared to enact Shikamaru's plan.
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Suigetsu's POV
Suigetsu smiled as he saw Yuno and Karui travel through the forest on a horse. "I always preferred my prey to be weaker. He chuckled as he prepared to get points and have some fun.
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Sasuke's POV
He stood staring down at his prey as he activated his Sharingan. He figured the others may set traps or pick a weak team. But he had always preferred to test his limits. If he was to revive the Uchiha Clan to its former heights, he needed to be powerful. Powerful enough to defeat whole scores of enemies. He jumped down as his prey walked up to meet him. The remains of Team Six surrounded the Uchiha. He supposed this would be a small test.