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Kage was definatly not on Star's level of this...least not with his current chakra amount. fact be told, as a puppet, even with his own chakra system, the system was all put into moving this normally lifless body. He had control over low level jutsu to be sure. Things like henge and body flicker were within his grasp do to the low amount of chakra they demanded but anything higher was beyond him at this time. He restrained the boy's body movements to be sure but his mind was still his own. Looking on, He pulled all slack from the lines and droped his arm to his die. The boy wouldn't be able to move forward from that spot. Only has hands could move but even they would take extra effort to do such things. So while he could perform jutsu, it'd be hard to run them all the way through or attack.

Looking over to Hiro then to mari..."You guys seem to understand..."

Kage nodded. Thanks to having the chakra strings attached to the boy, he could feel his chakra movement. Again, couldn't do a damn thing about it but he could feel it. He knew what was done for the most part. All 3 types of justu have some generic starting feel to it. So he could tell the boy had started a genjutsu. That and from looking at the handsigns.

"Yes...it's a genjutsu...Even with my help, she might not be able to beat him."

Mari heard Kage's words, nodding, even if he could see her or not. "Kinda knew that detail from the begining. He's stronger than either of us. Even as a combined force of Taijutsu and Ninjutsu, there's no way we can beat someone more experienced." Mari hadn't skipped over the details that she'd seen in his fight with Hiro. He was calm for the most part, just as he was now. That and considering the fact he had been in fights before. There was no way either of the girl's could get to him. Her face was turned in the direction she felt her sister at. She knew she was there, she just couldn't see her. At least, not at this point. Mari had never been in a fight with a genjutsu user. Only genjutsu she'd ever come in contact with was the one they taught in the academy. Though, that shouldn't even count as a genjutsu. She closed her eyes, not that it would matter anyway, the darkness had taken her along with it. It seemed the only people effected where her and Sari. Was he tempting her to fight? When the genjutsu lifted she saw Tadashi near her sister. It didn't seem to be anything in a dangerous way though... Even so, it made her blood boil. Sari looked up to Tadashi as she sat there, down on her knees. Had...Had he really ended the fight? Her eyes were still wet with the tears she had shed from fear. He had done something so mean to her. Even if it was a fight...she knew it was normal and should have been done. But, it didn't seem like he wanted to do it in the first place... Mari walked over and hugged Sari from behind, "Sari, good job. You didn't win, but you stayed in and didn't say 'I give up.' You did great" Sari looked up to see her sister resting her chin on her head. "Mari...?" All Mari did was smile a little. It soon faded and she looked over at Tadashi. Her eyes weren't as intimidating as they were earlier, though they still had a bit of uncertainty about where she placed him on her respect meter.

Mari watched Tadashi turn and take off. It took her a moment to unattach herself from her sister and help her up. "What do you say, Sari?" Sari watched Tadashi for a second before nodding. He'd stopped the fight...even though he knew he'd win. For now, he was alright in her books. She smiled and took her sister's hand, pulling her along with her. Sari happily skipped up next to Tadashi, with Mari next to her. That was a scary moment, but being Sari, it was semi-fine now. Mari looked back at Kage before turning back to watch where she was headed. Knowing Sari, she wouldn't pay attention to warn Mari if a wall was comming up. Tightening her hold on Sari's hand, she tried to keep in step with her. Her sister walked a bit fast when she was happy. And right now, it seems she was just in that particular mood. How could she be so damn bipolar?


[exit to hospital]

Hiro looked at Kage. "I do not quite understand how they do things in the leaf village but here it is not much different then suna. I do not know who you are or your teachings, but you seem to be no threat for that you have earned my respect for being my superior and I will show it as such." Hiro said now bowing to kage. "I must go though. I need rest if I am going to continue my training before the chunin exams."

Hiro walked off done the path towards his home. He did not expect anyone to be there when he got home. Throwing his key on the table. He took off his shirt and pants looking at how badly he got injured. "Damn it. This means I am done for the day if not longer." Hiro yelled to himself. He stopped when in the mirror he noticed someone by the door. Turning he saw Mizu passed out from training more then likely.

"Guess Karite really drilled her today. I better tuck her into bed and get dinner started." Hiro walked over and picked her up slowly and carefully. He brought her to a blue room with a bed and a closest. He had spent a few days moving their stuff from the old house after he sold it. "Sleep well little sister. You got a long road ahead of you. Lets see if you can make it."

Pulling out a put he turned the stove and looked in the fridge for the fish he bought from the market. "Hope she likes seafood." Hiro said to himself laughing.

Hiro took off his apron and ran down the hall opening up Mizu's door with his katana in his hand. He looked around the surrounding area. Not seeing any threat he slung it over his back and sat on the bed. "Is something Mizu. You haven't been yourself recently. I don't know if there is to much for you to handle or if your just tired. Do you wanna talk?" As he asked he leaned out grabbing her close. Holding her next to his heart.

Hiro shook his head. She may have grown up but she still was as jaded as the day he met her. "Still protective of your feelings. If you want I could some fish and with rice and some ramen for dinner. So I am going into the living room to clean my weapons and gear. Then I am going to eat so i will be up for awhile." Hiro said standing and walking out.

"I wish she would let me in." Hiro said softly walking out, not knowing she was a Wolvine. She most likely heard every word with her acute hearing.