Wrestling Championship Entertainment

THE FAN GANG STRIKES

The arena explodes with cheers and ovations.

70,000 people gathered in the Tanzaku Arena are electrifying the building with their excitement as they wait for the show to begin.

"Hearing all these people brings a smile to one's face, doesn't it, Black Zetsu?"

"It's bringing me a headache, is what it's doing." Black Zetsu grumbles.

"Good evening, everyone!" White Zetsu ignores his companion's whining and addresses the audience. "We're live for today's episode of Shippudown, only one week after the amazing display at Warmania 3!"

"Amazingly boring display. No one even got maimed. Well, except for Tobirama." Black Zetsu cackles.

"Lined up for today, we'll start with a tribute to Butsuma Senju who retired after Warmania 3 from his son Hashirama. After that is the eternal rivalry between Muu and Gengetsu, following by the equally eternal rivalry between Hiruzen and Danzo."

"I look forward to how Danzo's going to screw him over. After that, Minato has a chance to restore his honour against Ay, after losing his championship belt to him in Warmania 3. Last but not least, the ladies will close us off as Tsunade and Mei square off."

The light grow dim.

"Oh, I think it's starting! How fun."

"Bah."

Select headlights switch on to create a light show in the darkened arena, moving back and forth in a synchronized motion.

Smoke fills the platform that leads up to the ring.

The titantron switches on, playing highlights from the career of one Butsuma Senju.

The crowd cheers the display and they only get louder when Hashirama "The Wood" Senju enters on stage.

It's typically a big show when a wrestler comes to the ring, doing their absolute best to entertain the loving fans. Today, however, there's no flair to his entrance. Today, he's a son here to honour his father.

"I still can't believe Butsuma retired." White Zetsu wipes away a tear.

"Took him long enough! Maybe now we'll get some actual wrestling when the Fan Gang beat the crap out of the Forest Losers."

"Oh, shush you."

Hashirama walks up the steel stairs, goes under the ropes, and walks around the ring for a bit. He absorbs the atmosphere and the people chanting his father's name. He looks over the gathered audience with a wide smile on his face.

Satisfied, he walks to the edge to request a mic and is immediately given one.

"Keep it short!" Black Zetsu boos Hashirama.

"We're supposed to be impartial!" White Zetsu scolds his colleague.

Hashirama waits a moment for the crowd to quiet down.

"My father dedicated his life to the WCE. I remember being over there with all of you, cheering him on as he won title after title. I knew back then that I wanted to do nothing more than to stand by his side. And I did. The one thing I never really thought about... was the day I'd no longer be fighting by his side. However, I don't plan on letting this slow me down. I will carry on his name and his legacy, and will continue to follow him example by giving all of you-"

He's interrupted by loud rock music from the titantron. Music he's far too familiar with for his liking. The bitter rivals of his family- the Fan Gang.