Everrain Musōtaikai

The Everrain Musōtaikai (雨下無双大会, Ameka Musōtaikai) is one of the oldest tournament in the world, and is the most prestigious tournament in Everrain region. Started out as a martial art tournament, it evolves into shinobi art tournament after Ninshū became widespread. The tournament is known for its mysterious nature, not much about it is known except it is being held at the end of every year, has good rewards and finally is fully funded, organized and regulated by a mysterious group known as Musō Group.

The tournament is opened to every residents of Everrain regardless of age, gender and nationality. Only 512 people will be selected by the organizer to participate the qualification round. The final eight participants who survived the qualification will proceed to the final, which is held publicly in the Musō Grand Stage, located exactly in the center of Everrain. The surrounding area is a demilitarized zone. Any attempt of breaking the rules will face wrath from the invincible Musō Group.

Requirement
Unlike most tournament, there is only one requirement that has to be fulfilled in order to register and participate the tournament. Anyone is eligible for the tournament as long as they are the resident of Everrain. One is deemed as a resident of Everrain if at least two of the following conditions are fulfilled.
 * Born in Everrain.
 * Spent more than half of their life living in Everrain.
 * Physically present in Everrain for more than half a year in that particular year.
 * Top 8 finalist in past year tournament.

Process
The registration is opened a day after the tournament ended, which actually falls at the first day of every year. To register, a person must write their name on a paper, sign it with their blood and put it into the Musō postbox. Musō postbox can be found in many locations and is very distinguishable due to its surface being made by gold. Along with the Musō Grand Stage, the areas which house the postbox are demilitarized zone. While not heavily guarded, any attempt of vandalizing will be penalized heavily by the Musō Group.

Out of millions, only 512 people will have the privilege to enter the qualification round. The 512 people will be carefully selected by a group of mysterious judges simply by the virtue of skills as a shinobi. Even if one is a child or commits evil deeds, they will still be selected if they are strong enough.

Qualification
The qualification round consists of eight single elimination brackets, each bracket contains 64 participants. The finalist of each bracket will compete for the final. It is notable that the 8 finalists from previous year will not appear in the same bracket during the qualification round.

Rewards

 * Champion: 3 Gold Ingots or Random Prize (personal choice)
 * Runner-up: 2 Gold Ingots
 * 2nd runner-up: 1 Gold Ingot