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Carri didn't have time for another wind barrier, so she brought her arms up to protect her face. Her blades protected her arms, so when the blades hit, she only recieve a few deep cuts on the sides of her face and arms. She wasted no time in retaing as she made a few more hand signs. "Kage Bunshin." She mummbled as about two clones appeared on both sides of her, causing there to be 5 Carris. She didn't stop there as she made a few more hand signs that were mimiced by her clones. "Bladed Kaze Tori." She said, as hundreds of wind bird appeared, summoned by both her and her clones, and flew at Kazuka. And, she didn't stop there as she, followed by her clones, charged right after the birds, heading towards Kazuka, blades ready.

Kazuka's eyes widened. It was then she realized that up until now she'd had it relatively easy. Carri hadn't had time to throw in a major attack. She lept to her feet and dodged the best she could, getting caught by numerous wind birds. It amazed her how someone could conjure so many creatures at once - it must have taken a tremendous amout of chakra. Not to mention the clones. She dodged some more, then focused on Carri and her clones. She had one sword, and together they had three - six if they really tried (due to Carri's injured arm). She raised her sword to parry one, flinging the sword away and swinging her sword around to meet a second one. 'If only this area was bigger...' She grimaced, but there was nothing she could do about the clone approaching her from behind.

Kazuka's eyes moved frantically as her body pressed against the wall. There had to be some way out - even a little opening. Her body was a mass of cuts and scrapes, but she ignored it. So much was riding on this battle. Their reputation... and maybe even her sister's life. There was a thought in her mind, ever since Amara was kidnapped. Maybe if she won her match, she would prove strong enough to save her sister. She still hadn't returned... But Kazuka could find no way out of the trap. Knowing it was suicide, she dove at the clones, hoping to at least take them out before the match ended. She used every drop of chakra in her reserves to send a devastating attack toward them.

((The clones [and the wind birds, if they're still around], because I don't want to harm Carri. sweatdrop She is going to surrender after this, I think. She was in too bad of a predicament to fairly escape it, but if Kazuka couldn't win she would at least go down with a bang...))

Kazuka stood straight, looking Carri in the eye. She had rightly lost the match, but her mind wouldn't allow her to admit it. Carri was indeed the more powerful of the two. If she charged again she would only be knocked out... a very unladylike (and somewhat unhonorable) way to lose. She sighed, sheathing her sword. As much as her pride refused, Kazuka forced herself to consider the right way to do things.

"It... was a good match." She bowed, gritting her teeth. It burned her to accept defeat. If she hadn't used all of her chakra she would not have been able to escape being cornered, yet without any chakra left she stood no chance of winning. "I... accept... my defeat. I will train long and hard to become a chunin next year. I hope very much to fight you again some time." She smiled. Finally, Kazuka had something to motivate her to become a ninja. From now on, she planned to make Carri her rival. Kazuka smirked and turned around, heading out of the arena.

((A bit too elaborate, I know... sweatdrop ))

((WHERE IS AMARA?!?!? Supposedly she's with Neji, but she's not there now, and there was never a post concerning her return. I can't resolve the mist sisters' situation until she's returned. sad ))

Tadaaki stood up in the stands and yelled out, "WAY TO GO CARRI! THATS A VERY GOOD WAY TO END A FIGHT, YOU DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO KILL THEM!" He shot kind of a strict glance to Slishos and Neji, then went back to clapping for her.