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His eyes still burning fiercely, Kai bowed to the Mizukage before turning on his heel walking toward the window which overlooked the arena. The stands still swelled with people, perhaps even more than when Kai had first come. People from all across the world, come to see the next generation of shinobi. Placing a hand on the hilt of his blade, Kai's knuckles turned white with the strength of his grip. As the Mizukage said, this fight would be the first real test he had ever had. A grim smile crept onto his face at the thought of locking blades with Shinji. Kaizen would hold nothing back, just as he was sure that Shinji would hold nothing back. They would give that crowd a fight to be remembered, a fight that would be spoken of for years. Now it was just a matter of figuring out how he could come out as the victor of this match.

"I live to fulfill the dreams of those that came before me"

I am the Chosen one of this planet- (NPC)


Zukia raised his head as he felt a light cool breeze pass him as he spoke,"You took your time Jei. I do hope you haven't caused any trouble?"He said as he looked over his shoulder to see Jei with three plates of food. Jei shook his head,"No... But I can't wait until we finish this bout of peace. It's so boring. I rather miss the Shinobi War's. At least we could kill without being faced with irritable punitive charges."Jei said with a great sigh as he sat down on the bench next to the downed Zin and placed to food to his side. Azriel coiled his massive frame up as Jei continued,"So when shall we leave? Are we going to watch the last match or what?"He said as he closed his eyes and rested a bit; adjusting his arm band that held Yukigakure's emblem upon the top of it, despite him having the persona of not liking being controlled by any power than his own. Zukia shook his head,"It depends on what Zin wants. I think he may want to watch the ending fight but I don't know. We shall see soon yes?"He said as his chakra faded from Zin who started to stir. Zukia looked down and waited for the child to completely wake up as he smiled when those slitted hues sprung open. "Ahhh,now there is my grandson."He said proudly as he pointed to the small compartments that one of the contestants actually came out of."Go ahead and get changed,and we'll discuss what needs to be done for the future."Zukia said as he leaned back,nodding to Zin to hurry up who stared at Zukia and Jei as if in disbelief they didn't kill him yet before he slipped from the bench and went into the designated compartment to change out of the shredded clothing.

"Very poetic." Shinji said in a sarcastic, almost mocking tone as he cast a playful grin towards his soon to be opponent, "... but you could have saved yourself some time and just said 'I don't know.'" His smile widening as if he had won some kind of fight, Shinji was just about to make another quip when he heard the arena suddenly erupt in applause. The noise of the endless crowd of ninja and civilians grew as the thumping of their combined feet and cheers nearly shook the waiting are before the announcer broadcast the start to the finals.

All in all, it was all a bunch of rambling, recapping the fights each boy had been through, which was when Shinji realized that his opponent had actually only fought once so far. He scoffed at the realization, wondering what it was which had afforded his opponent a bye in the round, but it didn't really bother him one way or another. All Shinji had to do was wait for his name to be called... which, as fate would have it, it was immediately after his thought. Casting a bit of a smirk towards his opponent again, Shinji turned and left the room at an even pace, his heart already racing as battle was so close at hand. He would enjoy this... but more importantly, he would win.

{{Exit to Arena}}

[Chakra Point Total: 50/50]

[Augmentations Used: R.Arm (0/3), R.Leg (0/3), L.Arm (0/3), L.Leg (0/3)]

"Talk is cheap, Let's Do This!"

Zin looked rather dumbfounded to his grandfather's kindness but finally retreated and walked towards the sectioned off room he indicated. He snapped a little out of his drawn back mentality and smirked a little as he heard two separate hisses. One from Nagi and the other from the snake to his side. Zin giggled and looked to his two friends as the slithered brightly up the young one's form, wincing as his body felt exponentially tender, but kept the pain from showing in his face as he hissed to his friends," I am sorry I worried you two. I promise to not do it again." He said giggling a little to his their constant hisses of happiness from the prince rising once more before closing the curtains to the little compartment.

Within, was some of his old items; his weights, 'Amaterasu' gleaming against the dull white lights of the holding area as lastly there was some medical gauze that had a strong Aloe smell. He already knew what it was for as he sighed, hissing to Nagi and the other snake to depart from his shoulder while Zin wrapped his body up. He hated utilizing the stench prone gauze, as it always made him feel like he was some sort of a mummy but he never complained about the rather relaxing feeling it provided for his sore and hyper extended muscles. Looking for a shirt, Zin was saddened his father's kimono was destroyed during the fight with Shinji, but it seemed his grandfather had done his best in replacing it by putting a grey kimono that was quite similar to it. Putting on the fresh clothing to further get out of the cloths that were torn and burnt beyond repair, Zin noticed a white box sitting where the gauze was. Tilting his head, Zin stepped forward as he noticed that on-top of the white box was a inscription of a snake while in the back was the emblem of the Naga Clan. In excitement at another hopeful treasured gift of his unknown past, Zin snatched up the item and opened it up to see a item that truly replaced his destroyed kimono; one of Orochimaru's ear pieces. Zin happily put it in his ear as he smiled,"Daifu-san would be proud.... Despite my loss... I know I would've made him proud... Right?" He asked Nagi as he hissed back,making the child beam a fanged grin as he gathered up his weights and walked out of the room.

Zukia smiled at Zin and nodded,"Heh, Orochimaru reincarnated, isn't it Jei?"He said as Jei was snoring loudly,waking up briefly to look at Zukia... then to Zin... then back to Zukia before falling asleep again. Zin shook his head to his lazy uncle, thinking him not killing anyone made his energy go out. Placing his weights and 'Amaterasu' on the side of the bench as he took a seat while Zukia handed him food. As the child began to eat, Zukia spoke; seeing as Zin would ask less questions when stuffing his face," Zin-san... Your probably wondering why you only received one of your father's ear pieces. It is because, you rather aren't ready to grasp the knowledge of the Heaven's just yet. Soon... you shall, but now unfortunately, your powers are not quite adequate. Once you unlock the powers of a Demi and the true wrath of our bloodline will I give you the second ear piece; making you the complete leader of the 'Tojiro.' At least in my eyes. "He said Zin was about to speak but Zukia held up his finger,silencing the child and motioning him to keep eating,"No questions just listen. This will, perhaps be our last meeting for a while. You may see Jei a couple of times as he lives in Yukigakure... But my time on earth is quite limited. I shall return when I feel that your powers meet the requirements needed and you have learned the power of a Demi. For remember, I will be watching to make sure you are well."Zukia said softly as he stretched and leaned back in the bench to see the final round starting,"I know this is a lot for you to take in Zin-san... but I have high expectations for you. Seeing you fight today only raised them higher as your abilities are getting stronger and stronger by through the days. Hmph... It's rather funny seeing how powerful you have become since that day I saw you gain your headband."Zukia patted Zin on the head,"You will become stronger than Orochimaru... But... Here his the last bit of advice I have before letting you eat in peace..."Zukia leaned his head forward letting Zin see his eyes in true as once more the 'ripples' that originated from the pupil tantalized him in wonder of what his Grandfather's power was. As un-like Jei, Zukia held power that with a single look a feeling of intimidation would just consume you."Do not... Foul your blood... more specifically out Bloodline and Clan to gain power. You know the technique I mean, I'm sure. There is another method, that Jei will teach you in time, to take the powers of these mortals that no longer deserve them." With that he pushed up his glasses and looked back at the fight." These words may sound odd for now, but in time you will understand what I mean."He said as he turned to the fight and leaned back resting. That gave the clue for Zin to stop listening intently and enjoy the time with his family; even if his uncle and Azriel were sprawled about another bench sleeping. It was good call something his home; truly his home.

KayAburame
Sunagakure|Aburame|Genin
Stealth | Tactical | Genius | samurai

Seeing as how Zane was clearly too busy, Kay made the anbu escort him out and he walked back to the docks. ((Bored exit post...))

[Chakra Point Total: /]31/31
[Smoke Bomb Total: /] 10
[Makibishi Total: /] 25
[Shuriken Total: /] 25
[Flash Bomb Total: /]20
[Kunai Total:/]29
[Exploding Tag Total:]25

"I gotta go...good luck," Zane stated simply as he performed a single seal. Just like that, Zane's body dispersed into grains of sand and was scattered to the winds.

David Greyson
Sunagakure | Ichibi Host | Genin
Tactics | Speed | Strategy | Insanity

David stared straight forward at the strange events. First, Kay had come running in, then suddenly left without waiting. And then the Kazekage left as well? What was going on here? And the man had seemed pretty well balanced at first too... Standing up again, the boy grabbed his staff and stiffly stepped towards the door, still rather worn out from his fight, and the fact he hadn't bothered to rest since. He hardly even noticed the fights being played and replayed on the viewing screens as he walked out the door, declaring to the ANBU that he was going for a walk. He needed to stretch his legs, and find someplace comfortable to take a rest. He was hardly out the door however, when he found a Suna jounin before him. Odd as it was, what was even stranger was the scroll he held in his hand. As soon as David took the object, the jounin vanished, leaving David to simply glare into space at the annoyance of it all.

Rolling the scroll open and quickly taking in the contents, David instantly found himself staring once more. "What the hell?" The boy muttered, reading it over once more. What was this supposed to mean? Regardless, it was a recall order. Hitching his pack up higher on his shoulders, David began walking towards the docks. He had lost his fight, so most likely he wasn't needed here anymore anyways. If that wasn't the case, well, he really didn't know what should be done about it.

[Exit to Docks]

[Chakra Point Total: 10/35]
[Smoke Bomb Total: 5/5]
[Makibishi Total: 25/25]
[Shuriken Total: 15/15]
[Flash Bomb Total: 5/5]
[Ninja Wire Total: 50ft]
[Chakra Pills: 5/5][Charged: 2/5]

Zin's eyes lit up when he saw the silver haired ones ability. The child couldn't help but to grin darkly at this marvelous power being shown in-front of him. Finally... The human sacrifice to the Demon as a host is shown to me. So this... is the power I've read about. Let's see... Zin watched him more carefully; a little more than Shinji as the child had finally concluded that Shinji was of a powerful heritage but not a demon. Zin watched the silver haired one's moves after the destructive attack and saw his feral behavior; something that was quite in reverse to what he's seen the boy usually like. Yes... Indeed he carrying a Demon. Now...which one would it be... As if Zin had a list in his mind, the silver haired child was checking off on everything that would lead him into better conluding him as a human sacrifice or as the book called it a,'Jinchuuriki.' Zin giggled as he hissed to his serpents in Naga," He is the Gobi Jinchuuriki. It makes perfect sense. Gobi... the demon that had the power of all five elements. I've seen this particular boy utilize at least three of those elements. Usually, a ninja won't learn their second element until Chuunin because of the in-depth learning one has to take about the elements but he is using it with relative ease. Hmmm..... Kiri indeed has interesting people."With that Zin arose to his feet. He's seen enough of the fight to get the information he needed but to make sure, Zin outstretched his un-bandaged arm out, in which another snake was produced."Watch and wait for the conclusion of the fight. Return to your master and tell me what you have seen. Follow our scents." Zin hissed as the child took one last look at the screen and giggled,"This next year will be quite fun indeed."The child spoke as he gathered his things and headed out. It was time he returned back to Konoha and back to his comfy little hut in the mist of the Training Grounds. There was plenty for the boy to start planning for and getting ready for as judgement for the weak was soon to be on trial.

[Exit to Nagi Island South- Docks]