: Each team is assigned one of two types of scrolls—either a Heaven Scroll or an Earth Scroll . To pass, a team must obtain a matching pair (one of each) and reach the tower at the center of the forest within 120 hours (five days).

Proctored by the formidable Anko Mitarashi, this stage is designed to eliminate at least half of the remaining candidates through a brutal "anything goes" scroll battle.

: Teams must navigate the forest's perils, including giant predators and poisonous plants, while constantly remaining alert to enemy ambushes. Key Events and Early Ambushes