Yugito Akkipuden Episode 6: Preliminary Rounds
WARNING: All Jutsu are in Japanese with the English Version in parenthesis.
Its morning and the teams are already more than halfway to the tower. They were jumping the tree branches to get there faster instead of running on the ground. Seiji was carrying Hayate on his back and Tarui was carries Dee on her back; the two were still weak from yesterdays battle.
Yugito: I can see the tower! Over the trees!
Hayate (low, weak voice): Heh heh, we made it.
Kamui: Stop! I sense someone else's chakra!
Everyone stopped on the next branch.
Seiji (thinking): She's a Sensory Type as well? She's a talented one.
Tarui: Which direction?
Everyone looked at her. She did the "Tiger" hand seal and looked to her left.
Kamui: That way.
Everyone looked left to see Han Lee, Hitomi Hyuuga and Kota coming from the trees.
Yugito: Nice sensory prowess, Kamui.
Kamui: Thank you.
Dee: It's how we found you yesterday.
Han Lee: Yugito! Seiji! What has happened to Hayate-san?
Seiji: He ran into some Kirigakure Shinobi when he was getting fire wood last night. Dee was with him and they both got pretty banged up. Luckily enough, the four of us stepped in and saved them.
Kota: Are they okay?
Kamui: Their both healing up nicely. They'll live.
Hitomi: Let's all hurry to the tower right away then. We have our scrolls. What about you guys?
Yugito: We got both of ours last night.
Han Lee: Great! Let's us exploded down the path to victory right away!
Yugito (thinking): Geez… Calm down, Lee.
Seiji: So let's go.
He jumped ahead of everyone with Hayate on his back. The others quickly followed and Han Lee quickly took the lead. The continued to hop through the forest on branches until they were in range of the tower. They hoped down from the branches and continued on land to the front door of the tower. Once at the door, two Konohagakure ANBU jumped from roof and landed in front of them, cutting them off. They were wearing the porcelain cat masks and normal ANBU attire. Both ANBU members didn't say a word, but they simply held out their hands for the scrolls. All teams handed over their Earth and Heaven scroll to the ANBU. The ANBU looked at each other and nodded. They stepped to the side and let all 9 Genin through. Everyone walked into the large room and Mitsubachi was sitting upside down on the ceiling Indian style.
Mitsubachi: Congrats! You all made it alive. Since you passed this test, head over to Yukan and his team. He's our Hiraishin no Jutsu (Flying Thunder God) specialist. He and his team can safely teleport you back to the gates of the Forest of Death where you can proceed to the next test. The gates of the Forest of Death are locked, so you cannot go back into it. Once again, congratulations kids. You groups are some of the first.
A huge smile came across Yugito's face as well as the others.
A small time skip has taken place. All remaining Genin that survived the Forest of Death were lined up in rows and columns. Everyone in the New Konoha 11 made it alive. Team Dee's squad was also there and the 7 other teams in the arena with them were unfamiliar to Team 5 (Yugito's team). They were in the center of the same arena that Naruto's generation did their Preliminary Rounds. Lord Hokage was about to explain the Preliminary Rounds to everyone. Meanwhile, the Genin were murmuring amongst themselves.
Asuka: Yugito-chan!
Yugito (turning around): Hm? Asuka-chan!
Asuka: Hey! I'm glad you made it out of the forest in one piece.
Yugito: I'm glad we all made it.
They smiled at each other.
Toshiro: Kota-san.
Kota: Hm?
Toshiro: Over the years, you and I have bonded like brothers. It's safe to say that you are my best friend. But, I am an Aburame. You know my Nano-Sized Venomous insects as well as my Parasitic insects are among the most lethal in the world. If we are to fight, I want you to give it your all because I won't hold back.
Kota: I feel the same for you, my friend. If we are forced to do battle with one another, I won't hold back either.
Toshiro nodded at him.
Hayate: Dee-san. Do you think we're fit to take a part in the Preliminary Rounds? Hmm?
Dee: Yeah. Kamui's Medical Ninjutsu is outstanding for a Genin. And since I suspect that these ninja are the best of the best, I've brought out my second Katana.
He had his regular Katana on his back with the handle near the right side of his back. His new second sword was on his right hip like a samurai would have it.
? (rapping): Two sword style ain't nothin' but a joke! Three swords style makes people wanna croak!
The ninja around Dee and Hayate looked oddly at the brown skinned boy. He had light black hair that he was growing out so he can have it combed back like Killer Bee and also had three Supervibrato Lightning Release Swords.
Hayate: Do you know this guy?
Dee: Yeah, I know him. He's–
? (rapping): I'm from the Hidden Cloud! I'll announce myself and yell it aloud! I was taught by the masta, the one and only Killer Bee! His top student, the name is Shōji!
Hayate: Shōji, huh?
Shōji: Hell yeah! That be me, bustin' phat rhymes! And I plan on increasing my number of swords over time!
Hayate: Does he always rhyme when he talks?
Dee, Tarui and Kamui: Most of the time.
Yugito: Wait, wait, wait. Did he say he was trained by the Killer Bee himself?
Tarui: Yes. He's the first of two students Bee-sama has had in 20 years.
Seiji: We've heard Lord Hokage speak extremely high about Killer Bee. From what I've heard, he's an excellent Shinobi and the perfect Jinchūriki.
Shikoku
Yugito: Twenty-seven years ago, before any of us were born, during the Fourth Great Shinobi World War, Killer Bee taught my Dad how to control the Kyuubi's chakra just as he did with the Hachibi. After that, Dad and Killer Bee charged onto the battlefield and changed the entire course of the war. But back then, Dad was only 16.
Hayate: I wonder how Lord Hokage looked when he was 16. Hmm…
Shikoku: Everyone listen up. I think Lord Hokage is about to speak.
Everyone quieted to a dull roar and got straightened up in the columns and rows.
Katashi Mitarashi (thinking): This is gonna be fun.
Naruto: I congratulate all of you for making it this far! But since there are 9 teams, we have to commence a Preliminary Stage in the exams. This part of the Chūnin Selection Exams, and anything test after this, is not team based. These will be individual battles until we have a clear winner. I'm setting guidelines this year. First of all, if your opponents is down and does not get back up in a certain amount of time, DO NOT STRIKE! That contestant is eliminated. At any point, a contestant can raise either hand and forfeit. You are to not attack your opponent if he forfeits. If you do, you will be disqualified immediately. I think I've clarified these rules enough, but just in case you forget…
Naruto nodded and seven Leaf Higher-Ups entered onto the balcony overlooking the arena. The seven were Sakura, Shikamaru, Kiba, Shino, Rock Lee, Ino and Choji. Kenta looked at Choji.
Kenta Akimichi (whispering): Holy shit! He's even got Dad out here! He gotta be super serious about this!
Shikoku: Yeah. My Dad's here too.
Izumi (whispering): My Dads staring directly me!
Kenta: How can you tell?
Izumi (whispering): I don't know! I just can, okay Kenta?
Toshiro (thinking): Dad's here now… I can't disappoint him.
Naruto: These are some of the Konoha's best to offer.
Kiba: Damn right! Heh heh!
Akamaru (deep bark): Ruff!
Izumi put her hand on her forehead and looked down in embarrassment.
Izumi (whispering): Oh my God, Dad and Akamaru. Please shut the hell up.
Izumi's puppy, Kiyoshi, poked her head out of her jacket just underneath Izumi's chin.
Kiyoshi: Arf arf?
Izumi: Yes, Kiyoshi. That's your Dad with my Dad up there. A loud pair, huh?
Kiyoshi whined a little bit and went back into the safety of her jacket.
Izumi (whispering): I wish I could do the same.
Shoji: No disrespect, but can we get to the fighting? I'm ready to battle, my anxiety is heightening!
Naruto: Very well! One more thing. The screens over there will display the names of the combatants. They will be one versus one and you will have 15 minutes to settle the battle. Let the Preliminary Rounds BEGIN!
Rock Lee: Yes! Let's get this started!
The Genin all made their were to the stairs and spread out on either side of the balconies above the arena. The atmosphere was thick with anxiety and angst. The first two names began generating on the screen in red writing.
Hayate: I hope I get to go first. I'd like to just get it over with. I hate it when people watch me fight. I'm not even sure why that irritates me but it does.
Shikoku: I'm with you, Hayate-kun. It's lame to have people watch you. It's like they want us to put on a show or something.
Shikamaru: Oh come on. It isn't that bad. I remember the first time I took the exams. When you're in the arena, you completely forget about the people watching you.
Shikoku: Dad, you took your Chūnin Exams 27, almost 30 years ago. It had to be easier back then.
Shino: He truly is your son.
Shikoku: What's that suppose to mean, Shino sensei?!
Ino: Where's Temari, Shikamaru? I thought she'd be here to watch Shikoku.
Shikamaru: Kazekage-sama sent her and Kankuro on a mission to the Iwagakure.
Ino: Hmph! That sucks! I wouldn't miss my son's Chūnin Exams for the world!
Kiba: Your son already graduated to Chūnin. He's five years older than Shikoku and his friends. Actually, I think Naruto is about to promote him to Tokubetsu Jōnin.
Ino: Well… Nobody asked you Kiba!
The first two names appeared on the in red letters.
Shoji
VS
Kota
Shoji (rapping): Wheeeee! I'm goin' first to show my skill! Better grab a bucket 'cause it's gonna be ill!
He jumped up and landed perfectly balanced on the guardrails on the balcony.
Shoji (rapping): I'll show some moves and end this in a flash! Burn ya so bad, I'll reduce ya to ash! Yeeaahh!
Kota: Really? He's my opponent?
Han Lee: No worries, Kota-san! You can beat him easy!
Hitomi (soft voice): We all wish you the best of luck, Kota-san!
A Jōnin level Shinobi was standing in the center of the arena.
Getso Hagane: Will the two contestants enter the arena.
Kota grabbed the guardrail with one hand and swung his legs over the rail, dropping down to the floor. Shoji had his arms folded. He undid his arms and leaped down to the arena.
Choji: How do you think you student will do, Lee-san?
Rock Lee: Are you kidding?! Was that even a question?! Kota of the One Million Tools WILL destroy him!
Choji: Okay… Geez. Calm down, Lee-san. I just asked a question.
Sakura: Wait, Lee-san. You called him Kota of the One Million Tools? Since when does he have such a title?
Rock Lee: You don't know what he is capable of. He's got a unique, secret Ninjutsu that makes him a master in the art of Kenjutsu!
Sakura: Hm? I know the kid's good with Ninja Tools, but he'll never be as good as your wife.
Rock Lee: Tenten's skill with Ninja Tools does excel that of Kota's…
Shikamaru: Doesn't she still have the Bashōsen, too?
Rock Lee: Yes. That-That is correct…
Choji: Then what secret ability does he have that makes him so good?
Rock Lee: You will have to witness it with your own eyes!
Getso: Alright. You know the rules. Would you like me to go through them one more time as a precaution?
Shoji and Kota didn't say a word because they were having a stare down.
Getso: I guess that's a now… Well then. Begin!
Shoji quickly drew a sword and attacked. Kota pulled a kunai, seemingly out of nowhere, and they clashed blades. After connecting blades, they push off of each other and both do a back flip to gain distance. Shoji pulled out his other two swords, one in his left hand and the other in his mouth. His stance was somewhat unorthodox. He was balancing on his right leg while his left leg was in the air, bent at the knee and his toes were pointed to his right knee. With his left hand, he held one sword upside down and held it out in front of his horizontally. He held the sword in his right hand pointed at Kota, but Shoji had it held above his head with his elbow slightly bent. The third sword was backwards in his mouth.
Shoji (thinking): Where did he pull that kunai from? He didn't reach for his kunai pouch…
He looked at his legs and he didn't have a kunai pouch on either leg.
Shoji: That's a pretty neat trick ya got, pulled that kunai out of nowhere. You got speed not like the tortoise, but the hare.
Kota (thinking): He's so comedic that it's hard to take him seriously.
Shoji: I know my rhymes are for entertainment; don't take me lightly, you'll pay for it. Yeaahhh!
Kota: Come on then. (dashes at him)
Shoji (while dashing): Whoa, ho, ho!
~End Theme
WARNING: All Jutsu are in Japanese with the English Version in parenthesis.
Its morning and the teams are already more than halfway to the tower. They were jumping the tree branches to get there faster instead of running on the ground. Seiji was carrying Hayate on his back and Tarui was carries Dee on her back; the two were still weak from yesterdays battle.
Yugito: I can see the tower! Over the trees!
Hayate (low, weak voice): Heh heh, we made it.
Kamui: Stop! I sense someone else's chakra!
Everyone stopped on the next branch.
Seiji (thinking): She's a Sensory Type as well? She's a talented one.
Tarui: Which direction?
Everyone looked at her. She did the "Tiger" hand seal and looked to her left.
Kamui: That way.
Everyone looked left to see Han Lee, Hitomi Hyuuga and Kota coming from the trees.
Yugito: Nice sensory prowess, Kamui.
Kamui: Thank you.
Dee: It's how we found you yesterday.
Han Lee: Yugito! Seiji! What has happened to Hayate-san?
Seiji: He ran into some Kirigakure Shinobi when he was getting fire wood last night. Dee was with him and they both got pretty banged up. Luckily enough, the four of us stepped in and saved them.
Kota: Are they okay?
Kamui: Their both healing up nicely. They'll live.
Hitomi: Let's all hurry to the tower right away then. We have our scrolls. What about you guys?
Yugito: We got both of ours last night.
Han Lee: Great! Let's us exploded down the path to victory right away!
Yugito (thinking): Geez… Calm down, Lee.
Seiji: So let's go.
He jumped ahead of everyone with Hayate on his back. The others quickly followed and Han Lee quickly took the lead. The continued to hop through the forest on branches until they were in range of the tower. They hoped down from the branches and continued on land to the front door of the tower. Once at the door, two Konohagakure ANBU jumped from roof and landed in front of them, cutting them off. They were wearing the porcelain cat masks and normal ANBU attire. Both ANBU members didn't say a word, but they simply held out their hands for the scrolls. All teams handed over their Earth and Heaven scroll to the ANBU. The ANBU looked at each other and nodded. They stepped to the side and let all 9 Genin through. Everyone walked into the large room and Mitsubachi was sitting upside down on the ceiling Indian style.
Mitsubachi: Congrats! You all made it alive. Since you passed this test, head over to Yukan and his team. He's our Hiraishin no Jutsu (Flying Thunder God) specialist. He and his team can safely teleport you back to the gates of the Forest of Death where you can proceed to the next test. The gates of the Forest of Death are locked, so you cannot go back into it. Once again, congratulations kids. You groups are some of the first.
A huge smile came across Yugito's face as well as the others.
A small time skip has taken place. All remaining Genin that survived the Forest of Death were lined up in rows and columns. Everyone in the New Konoha 11 made it alive. Team Dee's squad was also there and the 7 other teams in the arena with them were unfamiliar to Team 5 (Yugito's team). They were in the center of the same arena that Naruto's generation did their Preliminary Rounds. Lord Hokage was about to explain the Preliminary Rounds to everyone. Meanwhile, the Genin were murmuring amongst themselves.
Asuka: Yugito-chan!
Yugito (turning around): Hm? Asuka-chan!
Asuka: Hey! I'm glad you made it out of the forest in one piece.
Yugito: I'm glad we all made it.
They smiled at each other.
Toshiro: Kota-san.
Kota: Hm?
Toshiro: Over the years, you and I have bonded like brothers. It's safe to say that you are my best friend. But, I am an Aburame. You know my Nano-Sized Venomous insects as well as my Parasitic insects are among the most lethal in the world. If we are to fight, I want you to give it your all because I won't hold back.
Kota: I feel the same for you, my friend. If we are forced to do battle with one another, I won't hold back either.
Toshiro nodded at him.
Hayate: Dee-san. Do you think we're fit to take a part in the Preliminary Rounds? Hmm?
Dee: Yeah. Kamui's Medical Ninjutsu is outstanding for a Genin. And since I suspect that these ninja are the best of the best, I've brought out my second Katana.
He had his regular Katana on his back with the handle near the right side of his back. His new second sword was on his right hip like a samurai would have it.
? (rapping): Two sword style ain't nothin' but a joke! Three swords style makes people wanna croak!
The ninja around Dee and Hayate looked oddly at the brown skinned boy. He had light black hair that he was growing out so he can have it combed back like Killer Bee and also had three Supervibrato Lightning Release Swords.
Hayate: Do you know this guy?
Dee: Yeah, I know him. He's–
? (rapping): I'm from the Hidden Cloud! I'll announce myself and yell it aloud! I was taught by the masta, the one and only Killer Bee! His top student, the name is Shōji!
Hayate: Shōji, huh?
Shōji: Hell yeah! That be me, bustin' phat rhymes! And I plan on increasing my number of swords over time!
Hayate: Does he always rhyme when he talks?
Dee, Tarui and Kamui: Most of the time.
Yugito: Wait, wait, wait. Did he say he was trained by the Killer Bee himself?
Tarui: Yes. He's the first of two students Bee-sama has had in 20 years.
Seiji: We've heard Lord Hokage speak extremely high about Killer Bee. From what I've heard, he's an excellent Shinobi and the perfect Jinchūriki.
Shikoku
Yugito: Twenty-seven years ago, before any of us were born, during the Fourth Great Shinobi World War, Killer Bee taught my Dad how to control the Kyuubi's chakra just as he did with the Hachibi. After that, Dad and Killer Bee charged onto the battlefield and changed the entire course of the war. But back then, Dad was only 16.
Hayate: I wonder how Lord Hokage looked when he was 16. Hmm…
Shikoku: Everyone listen up. I think Lord Hokage is about to speak.
Everyone quieted to a dull roar and got straightened up in the columns and rows.
Katashi Mitarashi (thinking): This is gonna be fun.
Naruto: I congratulate all of you for making it this far! But since there are 9 teams, we have to commence a Preliminary Stage in the exams. This part of the Chūnin Selection Exams, and anything test after this, is not team based. These will be individual battles until we have a clear winner. I'm setting guidelines this year. First of all, if your opponents is down and does not get back up in a certain amount of time, DO NOT STRIKE! That contestant is eliminated. At any point, a contestant can raise either hand and forfeit. You are to not attack your opponent if he forfeits. If you do, you will be disqualified immediately. I think I've clarified these rules enough, but just in case you forget…
Naruto nodded and seven Leaf Higher-Ups entered onto the balcony overlooking the arena. The seven were Sakura, Shikamaru, Kiba, Shino, Rock Lee, Ino and Choji. Kenta looked at Choji.
Kenta Akimichi (whispering): Holy shit! He's even got Dad out here! He gotta be super serious about this!
Shikoku: Yeah. My Dad's here too.
Izumi (whispering): My Dads staring directly me!
Kenta: How can you tell?
Izumi (whispering): I don't know! I just can, okay Kenta?
Toshiro (thinking): Dad's here now… I can't disappoint him.
Naruto: These are some of the Konoha's best to offer.
Kiba: Damn right! Heh heh!
Akamaru (deep bark): Ruff!
Izumi put her hand on her forehead and looked down in embarrassment.
Izumi (whispering): Oh my God, Dad and Akamaru. Please shut the hell up.
Izumi's puppy, Kiyoshi, poked her head out of her jacket just underneath Izumi's chin.
Kiyoshi: Arf arf?
Izumi: Yes, Kiyoshi. That's your Dad with my Dad up there. A loud pair, huh?
Kiyoshi whined a little bit and went back into the safety of her jacket.
Izumi (whispering): I wish I could do the same.
Shoji: No disrespect, but can we get to the fighting? I'm ready to battle, my anxiety is heightening!
Naruto: Very well! One more thing. The screens over there will display the names of the combatants. They will be one versus one and you will have 15 minutes to settle the battle. Let the Preliminary Rounds BEGIN!
Rock Lee: Yes! Let's get this started!
The Genin all made their were to the stairs and spread out on either side of the balconies above the arena. The atmosphere was thick with anxiety and angst. The first two names began generating on the screen in red writing.
Hayate: I hope I get to go first. I'd like to just get it over with. I hate it when people watch me fight. I'm not even sure why that irritates me but it does.
Shikoku: I'm with you, Hayate-kun. It's lame to have people watch you. It's like they want us to put on a show or something.
Shikamaru: Oh come on. It isn't that bad. I remember the first time I took the exams. When you're in the arena, you completely forget about the people watching you.
Shikoku: Dad, you took your Chūnin Exams 27, almost 30 years ago. It had to be easier back then.
Shino: He truly is your son.
Shikoku: What's that suppose to mean, Shino sensei?!
Ino: Where's Temari, Shikamaru? I thought she'd be here to watch Shikoku.
Shikamaru: Kazekage-sama sent her and Kankuro on a mission to the Iwagakure.
Ino: Hmph! That sucks! I wouldn't miss my son's Chūnin Exams for the world!
Kiba: Your son already graduated to Chūnin. He's five years older than Shikoku and his friends. Actually, I think Naruto is about to promote him to Tokubetsu Jōnin.
Ino: Well… Nobody asked you Kiba!
The first two names appeared on the in red letters.
Shoji
VS
Kota
Shoji (rapping): Wheeeee! I'm goin' first to show my skill! Better grab a bucket 'cause it's gonna be ill!
He jumped up and landed perfectly balanced on the guardrails on the balcony.
Shoji (rapping): I'll show some moves and end this in a flash! Burn ya so bad, I'll reduce ya to ash! Yeeaahh!
Kota: Really? He's my opponent?
Han Lee: No worries, Kota-san! You can beat him easy!
Hitomi (soft voice): We all wish you the best of luck, Kota-san!
A Jōnin level Shinobi was standing in the center of the arena.
Getso Hagane: Will the two contestants enter the arena.
Kota grabbed the guardrail with one hand and swung his legs over the rail, dropping down to the floor. Shoji had his arms folded. He undid his arms and leaped down to the arena.
Choji: How do you think you student will do, Lee-san?
Rock Lee: Are you kidding?! Was that even a question?! Kota of the One Million Tools WILL destroy him!
Choji: Okay… Geez. Calm down, Lee-san. I just asked a question.
Sakura: Wait, Lee-san. You called him Kota of the One Million Tools? Since when does he have such a title?
Rock Lee: You don't know what he is capable of. He's got a unique, secret Ninjutsu that makes him a master in the art of Kenjutsu!
Sakura: Hm? I know the kid's good with Ninja Tools, but he'll never be as good as your wife.
Rock Lee: Tenten's skill with Ninja Tools does excel that of Kota's…
Shikamaru: Doesn't she still have the Bashōsen, too?
Rock Lee: Yes. That-That is correct…
Choji: Then what secret ability does he have that makes him so good?
Rock Lee: You will have to witness it with your own eyes!
Getso: Alright. You know the rules. Would you like me to go through them one more time as a precaution?
Shoji and Kota didn't say a word because they were having a stare down.
Getso: I guess that's a now… Well then. Begin!
Shoji quickly drew a sword and attacked. Kota pulled a kunai, seemingly out of nowhere, and they clashed blades. After connecting blades, they push off of each other and both do a back flip to gain distance. Shoji pulled out his other two swords, one in his left hand and the other in his mouth. His stance was somewhat unorthodox. He was balancing on his right leg while his left leg was in the air, bent at the knee and his toes were pointed to his right knee. With his left hand, he held one sword upside down and held it out in front of his horizontally. He held the sword in his right hand pointed at Kota, but Shoji had it held above his head with his elbow slightly bent. The third sword was backwards in his mouth.
Shoji (thinking): Where did he pull that kunai from? He didn't reach for his kunai pouch…
He looked at his legs and he didn't have a kunai pouch on either leg.
Shoji: That's a pretty neat trick ya got, pulled that kunai out of nowhere. You got speed not like the tortoise, but the hare.
Kota (thinking): He's so comedic that it's hard to take him seriously.
Shoji: I know my rhymes are for entertainment; don't take me lightly, you'll pay for it. Yeaahhh!
Kota: Come on then. (dashes at him)
Shoji (while dashing): Whoa, ho, ho!
~End Theme
