It was early the next morning. The Kohana Eleven were walking towards training ground six. Their sensies agreed to meet them halfway there. The kids were all talking quietly amongst themselves chatting about what they witnessed last night. Suffice to say those Xiaolin Warriors were pretty powerful and it looked like they could learn a lot from them.
"Those kids last night were amazing! I still can't believe that their teachers are former demons and they allowed them to come back so easily to their side. I would have thought they kill them at the very least," Ino commented.
"A likely, but counterproductive idea. It was very clear that the outstanding circumstances around their demonic halves were the result of outside interference. The outcome of them becoming fully human again and teaching is the only rational course there is," Shino pointed out. He pushed up his glasses as everyone looked at him.
"I wonder what kind of chi element we'll be learning. From what we've seen there are a variety to chose from. I hope I get something really cool like maybe wood no gravity sounds better!" Kiba exclaimed. Akamura barked excitedly. Both Inuzukas looked ready and wearing for a fight.
"I hope that I don't end up being taught by one of the more crazy girls. The Dragon of Lightning seems to be a least a little bit insane. Why would anyone willingly put himself or herself in so much danger for fun? It seems crazy," Neji commented. He winced as Tenten gave him a light shove.
"You're just saying that because you don't want to teach any Gentle Fist techniques to whomever you're paired up with. Relax, its not like they can use your style to harm anyone. Besides who's going to believe where they picked up from? We're a TV show in their world remember? Hey Lee you excited? I mean for the first time you'll be able to use something other then taijustu to fight."
"YOSH! I'm most excited indeed! My flames of youth are burning brighter then ever. I will now prove that with hard work one can overcome any difficulty. Gai Sensei will be so proud of me no matter what element I'm paired up with!"
"This is just troublesome if you ask me. I mean Lady Tsunade pulled us off missions except for emergencies for this. Why does she even think we need it?" Shikamaru wondered.
"Maybe she thinks if we mastered this stuff no enemy shinobi will dare bother us ever again," Choji said in between bites. He was hoping to taste some of those more exotic foods that girl Callie made.
"N N Naruto-kun, I think were being followed," Hinata said suddenly. She had been walking next to him when she sensed something. Everyone looked to where the heiress was pointing. Behind her three kids were attempting to blend in with the fence, but failing miserably.
"Alright you three come on out. Why the heck are you following us?" Sakura demanded.
"Konohamaru shouldn't you, Moegi and Udon be in class? Iruka sensei is going to be pretty angry if you skip school. Then how are you going to beat me to Hokage?" Naruto asked his little fan club.
"Boss we got special permission to be here see!" Konohamaru said waving around a piece of paper. "One of those strange adults approach Iruka Sensei yesterday and asked that we join you guys! I can't wait to start learning something! I'll be so far head then the rest of my class and maybe even get close to one of those cute girls!"
"Yeah and we're here to show our support! I'm hoping those girls can give me a few pointers," Moegi said.
"They seem like smart people. I want to know more about this collage thing they were talking about," Udon added.
"I can't believe you three get to join us. Oh well come on just stick close. Our senseis should be joining us any minute. Then we'll all head over to the training ground together. Just try to not mess up anything."
They walked a bit more until they spied their sensies standing around talking. Gai was trying to engage Kakashi, who was on time for once, in conversation. However Kakashi was just ignoring him while reading his favorite book. Kurenai looked at him in disgust and Asuma was smoking his cigarette and playing with his knives.
"Hey glad you guys could make it on time. I hope everyone's ready for some intense training. If last night was any indicator all of us are in for a world of hurt," Asuma said greeting the kids.
"Shall we be off? The Xiaolin Dragons are expecting us," Kurenai stated. The group nodded and the genin started walking with their sensies towards training ground six.
"So Kakashi sensei why are you on time for a change?" Sakura asked.
"No reason I just felt like it."
"Ha! I bet baachan threatened to cut off your supply of Icha Icha Paradise books if you didn't show up on time!" Naruto laughed. He basically ignored the glaring looks by his teacher because it was the truth.
"Yosh so someone finally was able to deal a blow to your hip attitude huh Kakashi?" Gai told his eternal rival.
Before Kakashi could retort everyone stopped. They heard the sounds of loud pop music filling the air. Wondering what was going they hurried to the training ground and stopped dead in their tracks. There before the eyes were Xiaolin Dragons were training, but not like anything they ever saw.
Dojo was sitting next to a CD player dancing to the song, Nobody's Perfect by Hannah Montana, cheering the monks on. Nearby the three teachers were each working with a group of four on combo moves.
"Raimundo, Clay hold your ground and stand straight! Omi curl up as tight as you can! Kimiko pull as far back as you can and aim! Don't release yet, yet now!" Chakra commended her students. They had formed a human slingshot and they sent Omi flying knocking down the two targets 30 feet away. "Good job."
"Curl up tighter and keep your bodies loose. Focus on where you're sending your friend. Jermaine, Dagwood posture! The move won't work if your not standing straight. Lu grasp Crystal wrist not her hand. Crystal keep spinning once released. Now do it!" Chase ordered his group. The kids, who had been in a tight circle, uncurled and whip lashed a spinning Crystal into a target destroying it. "Excellent combo!"
"Your timing has to be perfect. Jack, Auara start rolling. Now put your hands up Stacey, Callie jump! Perfect now keep rolling and you did it! I'm very proud of you four."
"All of you did great with your combo moves. Hey maybe you'll be able to do your formations without blowing up soon. Oh looks like we have company. Hey let me turn of the music. So hi there!" Dojo said shutting down the music. He slithered over to Master Fung and made his way up until he was draped on his shoulders.
"Greetings Sensies and Genin san. I hope you didn't have any trouble finding us. My young student's were just doing a little light training before our session together."
"Your moves are quite impressive. I've never met someone who emphasizes combo moves so much. Teamwork seems very important to you," Kakashi remarked.
"Xiaolin is all about imitating natural movements, elemental powers, and teamwork to bring out the best in a student. Alone they are good, but together our students are great. I'm sure your students are great too," Chase explained.
"Yosh! All our teams are great! My own team has three great genius on it!"
"Gai quit embarrassing us okay?" Asuma asked.
"I'm surprised that you would use music with your training. What purpose does it serve?" Kurenai asked.
"Several actually. It prepares the Dragons for psychological warfare. It encourages and inspires them. Not to mention it helps with timing for some moves by following the beat. We can chat about training methods later Kurenai san. I believe its time to find out what elemental chi your students are connected to right?"
"Alright this is going to be fun! Let's get started now!" Naruto shouted.
"Enthusiastic aren't you Naruto san? Just remember prankster its going to take a little while to learn how to use chi," Raimundo said smirking. The other dragons nodded their head.
"Yeah you're going to have to learn to tap into the core inside your body and feel it around you. Once you've done that mastering one of our moves plus our style of fighting should be a piece of cake right guys?" Lu stated.
"So please if you will all sit down and start meditating we can begin. Take a few deep breaths and focus inward. You have witnessed all twelve of the elements. See them in your mind and try to connect with them. Once you've discovered the one your linked to your core will activate and you'll be covered in a soft light. Then will know who to pair you up with," Auara explained. The monks were all sitting cross-legged meditating to. Their elemental colors surrounding them.
Everyone waited patiently for a few minutes wondering what would happen. It was a bit difficult because they had stop relaying on their chakra. Slowly, but surely they discovered the chi inside them. It was like a living breathing power source. Focusing hard they found the inner core of their chi power and activated it. A rush of energy filled them as a light surrounded their bodies.
Sakura had a pale blue light around her while Konohamaru had a crimson red light covering him. Choji was bathed in a forest green light and Naruto had a frosty white light over his body. Tenten was covered in dark purple light while Lee was enveloped in shiny silver light. Shino and his bugs were swathed in chocolate brown. Neji was blinking electric yellow while Hinata was pulsating in indigo. Kiba was surrounded with bright orange while Ino had pink light emanating from her and Shikamaru was covered in ebony black. They all opened their eyes and saw whom they matched up with. Canceling the light show they stood up and walked over to their counterpart.
"Congratulations on connecting with your chi elements! I know it wasn't easy. Now we were talking and decided that we can begin with the more serious training tomorrow. Today we just want to get a good reading on how well you fight so it can be determined what needs to be taught. So a short sparring match between counterparts is in order. You will be allowed to use a Shen Gong Wu so you can get a better feel for chi energy. Afterwards if your sensies consent Chakra and I would love to challenge them. It's been a while since we had a good fight. Everyone agreed?"
"Sounds reasonable. Who should go first though?" Asuma asked.
"In the elemental wheel water goes first. I suggest we follow that. Dojo would you be so kind to fetch some chairs along with the Shen Gong Wu please?" Master Fung asked the little dragon.
"On it Fungy Poo! I'll be back in a few seconds!" Dojo exclaimed scampering off so fast he left a cloud of dust in his wake.
"He seems very devoted to you. Are all dragons like that?"
"Most Temple Dragons are, but Dojo has extreme attachment issues. Apparently his past master went to get a soda and never came back for him. At times when I've asked him to chaperone the monks it took all of us to pull him off me. Quite embarrassing."
"You talking about me Fungy? I got the chairs! Here no reason for you guys to have to stand up for so long. Take a seat. Now here's the chest. Why don't you two pick out a Shen Gong Wu to use? Remember to use one all you have to do is say its name and focus on what you want it to do," Dojo explained as both opponents picked a Wu and took their places.
"Remember this is a sparring match so no moves that would kill anyone. Just show off the basics of what you can do. When we say stop we mean it. Understood?"
"Yes Mom we get it. So are you ready to do battle Miss Sakura san? I'm sure despite your pretty looks and weak body you will be a good challenge. Still seeing as how I'm the greatest Xiaolin Dragon ever and you are a mere girl I'm sure to win," Omi told her.
"WHAT! Oh you're going to get it now!" Sakura growled angrily. As soon as they got the signal from Chakra the match had begun, she tore after the little yellow dude. "Your going to pay for that comment!" she shrieked intending to bring down a super strengthen fist on is head.
Omi stood his ground and waited. Just as Sakura was bringing down her fist he struck. He shot his fists into her stomach absorbing all her power into him. Rolling onto his back he flung her away by doubling the power he absorbed. "Repulse the Monkey! Ha! You fell for my most powerful move!"
"Come on bring you're A game girl! Beat Omi up!" shrieked Lu from the sidelines.
"Lu control yourself!" Crystal said, forcing the girl back into her seat.
"I don't get it. Why would you want Forehead to beat up your teammate? Aren't you friends?" asked a confused Ino. Out of the corner of her eyes she saw the battle heating up. Sakura was using a genjustu to confuse the little guy.
"He is, but at the same time Omi needs a regular dose of humility to keep him in check. Growing up with just the monks really didn't prepare Omi with how to properly behave," Dagwood explained as Omi broke the illusion by flooding the field with the Orb of Tornamie.
Sakura used the Third Arm Sash to fling the Orb away, but at the same time lost her Wu. Dojo collected the discarded Wu and as the battle continued with weapons. Omi's Kajim Charm and Shimo Staff vs. Sakura's kunai.
"Yeah when he first met me his only knowledge of girls and how to treat them came from a tome entitled "The Fourth Century Guide to Females". Talk about sexist!" Kimiko exclaimed.
"So you routinely have to beat him silly to make him more tolerable? Impressive strategy for dealing with a difficult student," Kurenai commented. Her eyes shifted back to the battle, which was nearly done. Both opponents were panting hard and looking ready to drop.
"Most impressive Sakura. It will be an honor to teach you. I believe I can pick up your strong fist technique quickly."
"Keep talking baka! Show me your water technique! That's what you came here to show wasn't it?" Sakura grunted. Secretly she palmed an exploding kunai. When Omi struck she'd be ready.
"As you wish. I'll show you my most advance technique. Shoku Tidal Neptune Water!" Omi shouted, as water appeared around him in a mini tidal wave. He waved his arms releasing the attack sending it straight for Sakura. "Your all dried down!"
"The term is washed up and I don't think so!" she shouted throwing her secret weapon. The tag exploded evaporating the wave of water and ending the sparring match. Both opponents bowed respectfully to each other. As they cleared the field they could be heard discussing their upcoming training.
"Impressive hmm. I think Sakura has actually improved even more since our last mission," Kakashi admitted. He was very proud of how well his student stood up to a more powerful opponent.
Next up were Kimiko and Konohamaru, which Asuma began protesting loudly against. He pointed out that his nephew was still in the Academy and he barely knew enough to stand his ground. This angered Konohamaru who protested he was ready for anything! Finally Fung assured him that Kimiko would go easy on the boy and that if things got out of hand he would step in and stop the sparring match. Asuma grumbled, but accepted.
"Don't be scared Konohamaru! Show them what you can do!" Moegi shouted.
"Remember to think out there!" Udon told his friend.
"Will do! I'm ready for you! I'm going to beat you so badly!"
"Big words for a walking fashion disaster. If you think you can beat me then go ahead. Come get me," Kimiko calmly stated as she settled into defensive stance. She didn't have to wait long because he came charging at her with his fist ready to smack her. When he was a few feet from her she attacked. Dropping to one hand she started spinning around kicking at anything that approach including Konohamaru who tripped. Fast as lightning she snagged his scarf and used his momentum to toss him a few feet from her. While he as trying to get back up after being dazed she tossed the scarf towards his friends. "Not bad, but you really need to work on your technique. Why don't you get up and try something else?"
"You tripped me! You want something else here take this!" he shouted tossing a shuriken at Kimiko. She sighed and used her Cats Eye Draco, Arrow Sparrow combo to incinerate the weapon.
Now Konohamaru was angry and decided to use his best technique against her. As he flashed the hand signs everyone on the sidelines got nervous wondering what the kid was thinking. In a flash of smoke Konohamaru was standing naked in female form blowing kisses at Kimiko.
While the female dragons shouted their disgust the boys grimaced. "Oh man is he going to get it. That kid is about to learn why you never piss of a girl. Especially if that girl can burn you to a crisp," Jack started.
"Electrocute you to death," Raimundo continued.
"Freeze you for all eternity," Omi added.
"Blow you up into a billion pieces," Jermaine stated.
"Blind you for the rest of your life," Dagwood said.
"Or leave you in perpetual darkness," Clay finished up.
Kimiko was pissed off to an extreme. After hurling the Star Hanabie at the boy to make him change back she got serious. Using her powers over fire she flew into the air and unleashed her Shoku Inferno Mars Fire attack on the boy. For once Konohamaru used his head and used the power of his Shen Gong Wu, the Black Beetle an armor that resisted the strongest of all heat attacks, to protect himself. The match ended after that with Kimiko dragging the poor boy off the field assuring him she was going to straighten him out before the month was over.
"Well partner it looks like its up to us heavy weights to dazzle the folks partner. Remind me when this is over to share with you a true Texas barbecued rib. Their heaven," Clay told Choji as they chose their Wu and took their stances.
"They can't be any better then my chips! Okay 'cowboy' let me show you how we do things Akemetich style! Human Bolder!" Choji shouted. He shot straight at Clay ready flatten him like a pancake.
"Your friend is toast! No one's ever beaten Choji's best technique!" boasted Ino.
"Hey Shelia settle down already. Your about to see why the motto in Texas is no one mess with it," Callie remarked as she watched her boyfriend in action.
Clay took two steps back and then activated his Wu. "Fist of Tebigong Earth!" Smashing his fist down he created quite a large crater with all sorts of rocky outcroppings. It was enough to send Choji flying into the air. Removing his hat Clay pulled out a lasso and roped Choji midair. He went flying into the air screaming of pure joy.
"What is your student thinking? A simple rope is not going to hold Choji especially if he's still using that technique. It will snap to pieces," Asuma pointed out.
"Don't look at the forest for the trees young Asuma san. Rather see the leaves. Clay is hogtying your pupil so tightly he can't change his size to escape. It will take clever thinking to get out of this trap."
"You give up yet hombre? I mean I got you tied tighter then a pig stuck in a mud hole. No way you're getting out of that," Clay said placing one foot on the boy.
A very muffled cry could be heard from the tied up bundle. It sound suspiciously like "Lotus Twister!" Using the power of the Shen Gong Wu Choji broke free by becoming one rubbery human being. "I'm not down for the count yet. Just try to avoid this one! Partial Expanding Justus!"
"Ah see you know the meaning behind throwing your weight around. Let's see if your expanded arms can stop this! Long Horn Taurus, Big Bang Metarang Earth!" Clay shouted throwing his weapon. The deadly boomerang split into five others and started dragging hunks of dirt towards Choji who managed to demolish each and everyone of them.
"He's setting you up Choji be careful!" Shikamaru called out, but it was to late. Clay unleashed his Shoku Tectonic Crater Earth attack burying both of them in Earth. Fung and Asuma helped dig the boys out congratulating them on a good job. With a little help from both the field was restored to normal. Now it was up to the two wind people to have some fun.
"Alright it's my turn! Look out Raimundo I'm going to kick your sorry butt all the way back ho ah!" Naruto screamed as he fell flat on his face. Apparently someone had used shoelace to tie his sandals together. It wasn't hard to figure out whom with Raimundo grinning like a fool. "Can't believe I fell for that!"
"Are you really the prankster king? That's one of the simplest pranks I've ever done. Maybe you're not as great as you think."
"I'll show you! Just you wait I'm going beat you silly!"
"Hey calm down already, if you beat me silly how are we going to have our spar? Let's make this interesting Naruto. You don't use your Shadow Clones for five whole minutes. I want to see if you can beat me with out your trademark. What do you say?"
"Deal! I can beat you without them! Let's do this!" Naruto shouted. Everyone looked at him wondering if he was crazy. Agreeing to not use his signature for a full five minutes? That would be next to impossible.
The match began and Naruto came at Raimundo kicking and punching. Raimundo blocked the attacks and bent backward kicking Naruto in the jaw. In turn Naruto grabbed his foot and twisted causing Raimundo to stumble. As Naruto came at him again he flipped over the forcing his palm into his back. Naruto grunted and countered with a strike of his own. The two boys were grinning like idiots as they continued their little hand-to-hand combat.
"Both of them are doing well. Even Naruto's taijustu has improved. Still I'm wondering why he can keep up with a higher level opponent. Why is your student holding back?" Kakashi asked Chase. These little sparring sessions had been interesting as well as insightful.
"Raimundo isn't holding back as much as he's having fun. A chance to battle the great Naruto Uzumaki is a once and lifetime opportunity. Besides I think your student is equally matched up if you look close enough," Chase replied. His eyes brightened as he saw Naruto slip on the Fancy Feet over his regular sandals. "This should be interesting. I wonder if the Shen Gong Wu will divide up when he uses his Shadow Clones."
"Your five minutes are up Raimundo! Your about to see why I'm greatest ninja ever!"
"Bring it already loudmouth! I'm ready for anything you and your clones can bring!"
"Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Five perfect copies appeared next to him all wearing the Fancy Feet. Smirking he cracked his knuckles. "Time to make you suffer under the Uzumaki Mirage at super speed! Fancy Feet! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!" All six Naruto's began screaming like little girls as they took off in different directions at super speed. It was obvious that he had no control over where he or any of the clones were going.
"That baka idiot! Wasn't he listening to Dojo when he was told how to work the Shen Gong Wu?" Sakura asked. She was shaking her head.
"I don't think it's entirely his fault. He tried to divide the power up a Shen Gong Wu and separate consciences. Accidents like this are bound to happen," Auara pointed out politely.
Everyone watched with amusement as Raimundo used the power of the Sword of the Storm to blow off the Fancy Feet freeing Naruto. Putting the Wu away he fired off his Shoku Neutron Star Wind attack dispelling the clones. Naruto grinned and shouted his thanks as he made more clones. This time the barrage hit and hard forcing Raimundo into the ground.
"Ha ha! I told you I beat you! What do you say we call this spar already? Hey are you okay?" Naruto asked placing a hand on Raimundo's shoulder. He took a step back when he saw Raimundo's eyes flashing and the marks on his palm glowing. "Hey what's the matter with you?"
"Heylin Flames Spread!" Instantly the two boys were cut off from the rest of the group by tall emerald green flames. No one could get through the magical flames without getting severally hurt. The boys were on their own.
"Hey what's the deal? Snap out of it!" Naruto shouted slugging Raimundo in the stomach. The Shoku leaders eyes stopped flashing and the palm marks stopped glowing. Unfortunately the flames stayed. "Hey you okay? What is this?"
"Ugh thanks I needed that. Dang I lost control for a second. I'll try calling the flames back," Raimundo said panting. He held up his palms and focused hard trying to call the flames back, but it wouldn't work. "Man Fungmister is going be mad about this. Get down I'm going to smother these flames with a little wind. Crest of the Condor, Blade of the Nebula Wind!" Instantly two crescents shaped winds blew out the flames revealing the boys to the group. "Erh sorry about that. I'll explain later. Come on Naruto let's go sit down so girly girl Jack and Tenten can have their match."
Jack was whimpering like a little baby as he handed over his remote control watch, heliopack, and inventions. He knew technically speaking he was higher ranked then Tenten, but that didn't stop him from wanting to avoid being turned into a human pincushion by her weapons either.
"Good luck Tenten! May the Spirit of Youth guide you to a great victory against your opponent!" Gai shouted. Everyone glared at the green clad ninja for nearly causing them to go deaf.
"This should be an interesting match indeed. If this girl proves herself worthy, I might just show her some of my skills. I wonder why it's always the females that show up the males when it comes to weapons. Do you know Chase dear," Chakra teased her brother.
Tenten glanced at her opponent. He didn't look like much, but she had seen the tape. This kid had turned from a downright dead last loser into a formidable warrior. She also had to worry about his magical weapon. She hoped her skills and the Shen Gong Wu she selected helped her out. "Any last words before we begin?"
"Yeah I have to ask? You have a last name or are you just Tenten? Because if you don't I be happy to give you one," Jack questioned her. His question raised eyebrows including that of her own teammates. They just realized the girl hadn't given them a last name before.
"I do its just sort of embarrassing. My last name is Kou, like a manuscript. Who wants to be named after a piece of paper? I rather stick to my first name if you don't mind," Tenten grumbled.
"Well it also means lord or daimyo is some tongues, but whatever floats your boat. Let's get started, I have a move I'm just dying to try out. Duel of the Leaping Monkey!" With that cry he leaped into flipping over an over until he was inches from her face. He then punched and kicked at Tenten with rapid succession.
Tenten blocked a few of his punches and delivered a well-placed upper cut followed up by a roundhouse kick. Jack landed ten feet from her with a bruised jaw and a fractured rip. She hit hard for a girl. She came at him with standard taijustu causing even more injuries. Interestingly enough his own series of Xiaolin strikes based on monkey movements caused her considerable damage leaving her with a split lip, bruises, and one hell of a headache.
"Enough of this! I want to see your weapon in action! Defend yourself against this!" Tenten shouted unrolling her two scrolls. They shot up into the air as two twin dragons before forming sealing scrolls. Releasing all her weapons she showed Jack with everything in her arsenal intent on winning this sparring match.
"Jack better do something quick or he's going to end up shiskabobbed," Stacey retorted.
"No way your friends toast! That Tenten has perfect accuracy and this time there's no wind to blow away all the weapons. Your pale friend is about to be skewed!" Kiba laughed.
"I wouldn't be so quick to judge Kiba. Something tells me this Dragon of Metal has a plan," Shino added quietly. Everyone noticed when Jack pulled out his favorite Wu from behind his back. Things were about to get a whole lot more interesting.
"Monkey Staff Metal!" Jack shouted. Instantly his features grew more monkey like and a tail sprouted from his behind. His fur was covered in a thin layer of protective metal. He hooted and hollered as he bound across the field nimbly dodging most of the barrage. The ones that did strike him didn't penetrate the metal fur.
"YOSH! I have never seen a more unyouthfull display before! Turning into an animal to avoid being struck in not fair!" Gai whined unhappily. He hated to see his student prized technique fail again.
"Don't worry Gai I'm sure Tenten will beat him with her second attack," Asuma assured him. Already Tenten was using her chakra strings to call back her weapons and start the barrage again. This time they came even faster with more intensity.
Jack dropped the Wu and stood up straight. Getting into a defense stance he pulled out his arm guard and weapon bracing for what would come next. "You want to see my weapon in action fine. Here's the start of your demise! Magnetic Grip, Olaf Shield Metal!" He flung the shield as hard as he could.
The shield magically flattened into a discus and whirred through the air. Suddenly all the weapons begin circling around it as the chakra strings were cut. Tenten watched in stun disbelief as her own attack rebounded on her. Thinking quickly she pulled out the Wu she grabbed and shouted, "Reversing Mirror!"
Jack actually smirked as all the weapons came back towards him. Jerking his arm to one side he caused his shield to land harmlessly away. Getting into a katra he summoned all his power. "Shoku Ore Asteroid Metal!" Almost at once the weapons melted together and circled around his body. In the blink of an eye he pounced on Tenten bringing her straight to the ground. When the dust cleared they all saw the weapons mistress shackled to ground at her wrists, chest, and ankles curtsey of metal bonds. "Was that a good enough demonstration or what?"
"I can't believe I lost again! I'm never going to lose again once I learn the secret of your weapons! Maybe you could even teach me how you did that with the metal."
"Of course you can't be the world's greatest Weapon's Mistress if you can't mold metal. Come on we can talk it over some pudding cups while your friend Lee knocks Jermaine's lights out," Jack said freeing the girl.
"YOSH! Jermaine I hope your fiery passions of youth are ready to do battle against me! I look foreword to studying your Xiaolin style and finally adding a powerful attack to my arsenal! If I can't defeat you I shall," Lee started to shout before Jermaine covered his mouth.
"Yo dawg enough with the shouting I think they heard you all the way back in my home the Big Apple! Man you are one tough hommie boy. The gangbangers would be going off the hook for someone as tough as you to be their enforcer. Why don't we get this match started and please try not break my bones?" Jermaine told him. It was obvious to everyone that despite being a higher rank then Lee, the green clad boy could wipe the floor with Jermaine if he really wanted to. Both boys put on their Wu and got ready to do battle.
"I'm going to attack first dawg. Let's hope my city survival skills come in handy. Stacey pray for me okay?" Jermaine shouted before he charged. When he was a few feet from Lee he performed a perfect rotating aerial kick.
Lee dodged it with incredible speed. He came after Jermaine with Dynamic Energy. Jermaine tried to force his elbow in into Lee's neck, but the boy ducked. He struck back with lightning speed with Leaf Great Whirlwind. The results sent Jermaine flying a few feet away.
"I can't believe how much Jermaine's getting creamed. He hasn't been able to land a hit yet," Dagwood pointed out thoughtfully.
"Lee's speed and determination make him a difficult opponent to beat. I'm sure though that your friend has a way to beat him," Neji replied.
"Nonsense! My Lee will come out on top of this! Nothing can defeat as long as he believes in his youth!" Gai shouted.
"Oh your about to have your words handed to you. My student is going to capitalize on the flaw in your training. Jermaine bring you A game! It's time for a full court press!" Chakra commended.
Jermaine smirked and closed his eyes. Listening to the sounds of the wind around him he pinpointed where Lee was coming from. Moments before Lee hit him he dropped to the ground with only his arms supporting and slammed his feet into Lee's chest while shouting "Jet Bootsu Gravity!"
Lee crashed to the ground and struggled to get to his feet. His entire body felt awkward. The weights on his right ankle felt considerably lighter then the left. Other parts of his body felt heavier then normal or lighter. "Wha what did you do to me?" he demanded as he looked up into the sky. Jermaine was hovering up there smiling.
"Well bro since you train with weights to increase your strength your use to more gravity pushing down on you. The same when you take them off only your lighter yo. I had to figure a way to mess with your muscle memory so I changed the gravity all over your body man. It's going to take several minutes for you to figure this one out. Until then I'm going to have myself a little fun from up here. Grava Guard, Goliath Slingshot Gravity!"
Pellets that changed sizes and were releasing little gravity wells increasing the difficulty of moving again bombarded Lee. Not one to give up he decided to buy time. As one large pellet came at him he activated the Wu he was wearing. "Two Ton Tunic! Ah you see Jermaine! Nothing is impossible for me as long I work hard! I'm ready to come after you!" With that he took into the air to perform Hurricane Blade, but Jermaine was ready to end this.
"Sorry, but your clincher shot won't win you this one. Shoku Subspace Black Hole Gravity!" Jermaine shouted rotating his arms. A silvery black hole appeared and he flung it at Lee. Lee lost some of his kunai and speed, but his momentum was more then enough to land the final hit. Both boys landed on the ground groaning and laughing. "Dang with your mad skills you be the next Air Jordan! I could seriously sense your chi core flaring in the final moments."
"You are a magnificent opponent Jermaine kun! You must teach me these skills! Perhaps we can even play this basketball you keep mentioning," Lee replied as he helped the boy off the field.
"My precious Lee fought with all his splendor and nearly won! The Flames of Youth burn brightly! I'm so proud!"
"I think your missing the underlying point of these spars Gai," Kakashi mentioned casually to his "rival". His one visible eye scanned the students who had already gone. He smiled at what he saw. They were all talking and discussing fighting techniques or hobbies. Even the ones who hadn't gone were having conversations.
"They're bonding aren't they? Talk about learning about looking underneath the underneath. I guess they would need to bond in order to learn from one another," Asuma stated.
"Who knows by the end of the month our teams might have grown. Certainly they'll have a picked up a few hobbies they could incorporate into their fighting," Kurenai said.
"That's the plan. Now let's see how your bug users stacks up against our wood user. I think were in for quite a treat," Chase said.
Both Shino and Dagwood had begun their fight. Dagwood had tried to use Leopard Strike only to discover what he was attacking was a Bug Clone. Shino then used Destruction Bug Fade, but was shocked when his insects returned him buzzing agitatedly. Shino looked at Dagwood questionably. "What did you do?"
"Well I knew you were a bug user and why I'm not an emptamologist I do know enough about bugs and how to deal with them. So before are spar I coated myself with organic bug repellent. Not enough to kill them, but enough to deter them from getting close. Really I thought you would have figured that out," Dagwood calmly mentioned.
"Impressive. You use an obvious method to prevent me from attacking yet you respect me enough to keep my bugs alive. I thank you. Perhaps we can talk more about our interest in nature after this fight."
"Sure, but first a treat for you and your bugs. Totem of Flora Wood!" Instantly all the grass, flowers, bushes all the plants in the training area grew and shifted until the boys were in a garden like environment. "It's your move."
"Thank you. Silk Spitter!" A gooey silken web shot out binding Dagwood's arms to his side. Although not as proficient in taijustu as some Shino had to physically attack to protect his bugs. Sending them all out he walked over to Dagwood and prepared to give him a right hook in the face.
Dagwood head butted the boy and ripped free from his bindings. Pulling out his arm guard and weapon he smiled. "I'm part Cherokee and we believed that battles should be fought among the trees. Hold on. Woha Armor, Bunyan Battle Ax Wood!"
Slamming the transformed battle-ax onto the ground a deep rumbling could be heard. Suddenly tree roots shot out of the ground crisscrossing and spinning around. Both boys were lifted high into the air. Everyone on the ground was amazed mostly because this kind of technique hadn't been seen since the First Hokage. Shino kept calm, but didn't know what to do. His normal attacks wouldn't work and his taijustu had failed.
"Shino I see a lot of potential in you. I hope that once I'm done you'll be adept in wood to. Here's my strongest technique. Shoku Floral Planet Wood!" At once all the plants and branches whirled around Dagwood. Throwing his arms into the air the vegetation soared through the air engulfing the bug user. After a few moments it vanished revealing Shino on the branch panting. The roots returned to ground and the plants returned to normal depositing the boys back on solid ground. Dagwood helped Shino up. "You okay Shino kun?"
"I will recover Dagwood kun. Your repellent has dissipated. You interest me. Perhaps we can discuss our interests while we watch the next match?"
"Sure, I just feel sorry for the next guy. Lu is not going to go easy on him."
Said girl was dragging one Neji Hyuuga by his hair towards the training ground grinning like a fool. "Would you hurry up pretty chico? I want to show you why I'm known as the Spain's Lightning Lady!"
"Would please remove your hand from my hair?! You are undoubtbly insane. Why would anyone willingly perform such risky life or death sports for fun?"
"Oh you'll learn why pretty chico. This chika is ready for you. Don't think your fancy eyes and fists are going to give you an easy win! Let's do this!"
Neji quickly activated his Byakugan. With his enhanced vision he noted that the girl in front of him didn't have a chakra network. However he did notice for a split second a pulsating energy core in the center of her body. With that in mind he thrusted a chakra-enhanced foreword trying to get at her core.
Lu saw the boy coming at her at lighting speed and quickly reacted. She snagged Neji's wrist right before he land a blow and twisted hard. The boy grimaced in pain, but struck back with his other palm nailing her in the abdomen.
"You just made me very mad," Lu whispered as she flipped the boy over body and did a spinning kick into his side. Neji responded with an Eight Trigrams Empty Palm attack. Lu was filled with pain, but managed to strike back by taking advantage of Neji's blind spot. Both opponents kept fighting for several minutes until they both were forced apart by a combination of Eight Trigrams Empty Palm and Rabbit Punch.
"Your very good Neji I'll give you that! I'll probably have to have Chakra heal me with her Tear of the Gods. Still I'm determined to beat you and I have the secret to your demise right here. Eye of Dashi Lightning!" Lu shouted. The Wu emitted a bright flash of lightning temporarily blinding the boy before the streaks hit him.
Neji was being shocked badly, but managed to hold on. He slipped on the Wu he had chosen and activated its power. "Glove of Jusco!' The giant magnet emerged and attracted the Wu towards him. Neji snatched it up and fired a lightning blast at Lu only to see the girl had vanished.
"Look up Neji she's above you!" Tenten shouted to her crush. True to her words Lu was riding a lightning bolt above his head her Wu guard on and twirling her sais.
"Let's see you defend against this! Zeus Order, Thunderbird Sais Lightning!" Lu shrieked bringing the sai points together. A giant bird made out of lighting emerged and dive bombed Neji.
"Kaiten!" Neji shouted spinning around to create his defensive barrier. The bird struggled, but could not break free. The second the barrier was down he looked for Lu and found her falling towards him. One arm was extending backwards with two fingers upward. Her other arm was in the same position only the fingers were pointed downward. What was she up to?
"Shoku Thunderstorm Jupiter Lightning!" Out of a clear blue sky a single lightning bolt flash and struck Lu. It traveled down one arm through her stomach out the other arm and into Neji's stomach. It then proceeded through his legs and into the ground thus ending the match, as both were too tired to continue. "Impressive huh? I got you good Chico. Still think I'm insane? I vow to get you to try at least one extreme sport before the month's over."
"Then I vow to teach you some patience and proper mannerisms before the month's over," Neji informed her. Both opponents walked over to be healed up.
Hinata was very nervous. Watching the others fight had not helped her confidence build. Suddenly she felt a hand on her shoulder. Looking up it was Naruto. She started blushing, "Y yes Naruto kun?"
"Don't be so nervous Hinata you'll do great!"
"Your friend is correct Hinata chan. I mean with your Gentle Fist technique, which I think should be renamed the Knuckle Sandwich; you're sure to hold up against me. I only ask you don't strike me in my chest near where I was impaled. You might reopen the wounds if you do," Crystal explained as they got their Wu and went into their stances.
Hinata smiled at the girl activating her Byakugan. "I I promise Crystal chan not to hit you where your scars are. Y your trust in me is a good sign. Let's begin."
With that the girls were in one major catfight. Hinata kept attacking with Gentle Fist carefully avoiding the areas Crystal pointed out. In turn Crystal fought back using everything she had including Mantis Kick and Ice Beam. The latter Hinata narrowly avoided.
"Crystal is a lot more versatile with her ice abilities then Haku was. I wonder if she can do those fancy ice mirrors too," Naruto commented.
"It's impossible to know. She may have limits like a bloodline does. We'll have to wait to see," Kakashi stated.
"Well I bundle up if any of you are cold blooded. Crystal's about to take this to the next level," Dojo commented. The little dragon had put on a heavy parka much to everyone surprise. Five seconds later they wished they had listened.
"Hinata get ready. Transfer chakra to your feet and slide with it. It's the only way you're going to be able to move on the field. Horn of the Blizzard Ice!" Crystal shouted blowing the enchanted horn. A blizzard of snow and ice swirled around the air covering the field until it became a winter wonderland complete with an ice-covered field.
Hinata struggled to keep her balance and do as Crystal suggested, but was failing. She had never been ice-skating before and didn't know how to move. Suddenly she felt someone steadying her. She looked up and saw Crystal smiling. "W w why are you helping me?"
"Why shouldn't I? This fight isn't over yet. Point your toes inward until they form a v. Then glide a few feet. Keep it up and you'll do great," Crystal instructed. She let go and after a few tries Hinata got it. The fight was back on. After a few more exchanges Crystal decided to use her weapon. "Here it comes. Mirror Deflector, Shayera Mace Ice!"
"Protection of the Eight Trigrams Sixty Four Palms!" Her defense barrier defended her from the barrage of both sound and ice. The barrier fell a few minuets later leaving her vulnerable to Shoku Polar Pluto Ice. As she saw the ice coming at her she reacted. Clutching her Wu she cried "Serpents Tail!" She became intangible and the attack went right through thus ending the spar.
"That's was great Hinata. I think with a little practice you can become a great ice user."
"T thank you Crystal chan. I look forward to it."
"Alright its our turn Akamura! We're going win this one easy! I don't care if you can make things explode I'm still going to kick your hey what are you doing? Your suppose to be getting into a fighting stance not kneeling!" Kiba complained. Akamura barked in agreement.
"Forgive me Kiba kun, but I must pray before engaging you in battle. As a loyal Hindu I must pray to Shiva, Brahma, and of course Vishnu. Only they can protect my immortal soul as I a dirjana (warrior) perform my dharma or duty. This praying prevents any bad karma from interfering with my next life. I must complete the thousand lifetimes required to break through mokra and enter paradise," Stacey explained as she stood up.
"What in the name of five Elemental Nations are you talking about?"
"My faith Kiba is what defines me just as your partner defines you. I also find it comforting to believe in a higher power instead of being over confident like you. You believe this to be an easy victory even after witnessing my power last night. I wish to prove you wrong. Attack me now dog boy so I can kick your butts."
"That's it you're going down. Akamura lets take her out," Kiba shouted tossing the pup a soldier pill. He then used a combination Human Beast Clone and Four Leg Technique. Snarling both boys went after the girl ready to rib her to shreds.
"This is going to end quite poorly. Your friend has no idea who he's dealing with," Auara pointed out.
"I don't know Kiba really tough. What can faith do against pure power?" Naruto questioned.
"You'll see young warrior that as long as the tree reaches for the sun its roots can't be broken," Master Fung replied confusing everyone, but the monks.
"He means that as long as one believes in themselves they can't be defeated," Kimiko explained.
Back at the fight the twins were on top of her. One Kiba shot a roundhouse kick at Stacey. She caught his foot and flipped the boy over her shoulder. The other Kiba tried to claw her face, but she responded with Iron Bear Claws shoving the boy back several feet while tearing a hole in his shirt. The first Kiba grabbed her from behind trying to squeeze her. His hand brushed against her breast inflaming her.
"NOBODY TOUCHES ME THERE! Time to make you sing! Shoulder plex, instep, nose, and lastly groin!" Stacey shouted striking each part of the body causing the Kiba grabbing her to fall to the ground. The second Kiba came at her with a kunai, which she blocked with her own special knife.
"That's one sweet weapon. It's beautifully crafted!" Asuma whistled. His eyes tracked the boy's movements as they were forced back by Stacey. His eyes practically jumped out their sockets as she used her Bomber Plate, Mei Xing Knife combo to unleash an energy blast that sent the boys back ten feet and detransformed Akamura.
"I'm getting tired of this Kiba. Show me the true power of your sacred animal! Let me see the bond between a boy and his dog when one is in trouble. Kazoo Atom Flair!" Her Shen Gong Wu blew a crater in the middle of the field and separated the two by a narrow divide.
Kiba chocked and coughed. His senses were all messed up. He couldn't hear his partner at all. Bringing the strange Shen Gong Wu to his lips he activated its power. "Tongue of Saiping! Akamura can you hear me boy? You okay?"
"I'm fine, but this girl's really tough. She throws back everything we hit her with. I think were going to have to use Fang over Fang to win this fight. Meet me at the end of the divide and we'll hit her together."
"Okay let's do it!" Kiba shouted. The two of them ran to the end of the divide and jumped out the crater. Gathering speed they both joined together with Fang over Fang.
Stacey smiled pleased by what she saw. If he could keep going after everything else he was worthy to teach. "Sorry, but I'm ending this fight now. Shoku Stellar Supernova Flair!" The controlled explosion didn't even touch the spectators, but was still witnessed around the village. By the time everyone could see again Kiba and Stacey were talking rapidly about how to train together.
"Hey Ino your up! Good luck! You're going to need it," Sakura told her best friend.
"You just watch Forehead. I'm going to mop the floor with this girl. The second I use my Mind Body Switch Technique she's going down!" Ino proclaimed. She selected a Wu and got ready to fight.
"Its not polite to brag that your going to win. Also you might find it difficult if not impossible to take control of my mind Ino chan. Still I'm determined to see how well you'll be able to use light as a weapon once you've mastered using chi. Shall we begin?" Auara asked.
Ino didn't respond. Instead she attacked throwing two punches at Auara. Auara did a pliea in order to dodge. Ino kicked out next, but was unable to make contact because Auara belly danced out of reach. Auara struck back by tap dancing on Ino's feet before backing up and doing a Grande Jeta jump over the girl's head. Before Ino could turn around Auara had pirouette and kicked her hard in the side.
"Why are you attacking me with dance steps?! Fight me seriously!"
"I am fighting you seriously. Most people don't know, but dance was originally designed as a way to worship and defend someone from attack. But if you want me to fight you seriously, fine I will. Strike of the Flying Serpent!" Auara shouted. She twisted striking first to the right moving to the left, back to the right and then the left. The last part of the Strike was tossing Ino over her shoulder. Wanting to make this interesting she fled into forest edge. "Try to find me!"
Ino tried to sense her location, but it was impossible without chakra. She was too frazzled to focus on their chi connection. She decided to use her Wu. "Mind Reader Conch!" Ino winced as the thoughts of everyone there bombarded her, but she quickly blocked them focusing on Auara's thoughts.
"I'll jump out from behind her and use my Wu guard and weapon to disable her. She'll never expect it!"
"Expect this!" Ino shouted hurling a barrage of kunai behind her.
"Lantern Fold, Mulan Sunfans Light!" Auara shrieked tossing her razor sharp fans. The fans zinged through the joining together in a ball of light that blinded the specters. No one saw the light obliterate the kunai or the two girls chasing each other across the field back into view.
"Your strong, but I'm going to end this now. I'll supercharge my attack by borrowing everyone's chi! Sun Chi Lantern!" Instantly everyone was bathed in the golden light. Small strands of gold energy left their bodies and entered Auara's increasing her chi power.
I got to stop her before she hits me with her attack, Ino thought going through the hand seals for her Mind Body Switch Technique. She had just completed the jutsu when Auara attacked with Shoku Solar Sun Light. The result was the rainbow light attacking them did both girls in. When they could move again both girls were laughing and smiling. "Your good Auara chan. I can't wait until I can do that."
"Well the move I'm teaching you will be weaker in power, but easier to perform. But we're going to have to increase your flexibility if your going to pull it off," Auara replied as she helped the other girl back to their seats.
Only one person had left to fight. Callie was getting very angry as she waited for her opponent to take center stage. "Would you stop being so lazy? I know you don't like fighting Shelia's but this Aussie has something to prove about herself. So I suggest if you don't want to feel the wraith of a girl from down under you start fighting me now!"
"This is so troublesome. I already know how this is going to end. With my shadow's help your powers over darkness are going to be turned back on you," Shikamaru informed her.
"We'll see Shika, we'll see. Master Fung may we begin?"
"You may begin at anytime."
"Shroud of Shadows Darkness!" Callie shouted, whirling the shroud around her body. Instantly she became invisible, but it didn't stop there. Much to Shikamaru's horror the entire field became invisible eliminating all possible shadows.
"No way! That girl out thought a Nara? That's impossible!" Asuma disclaimed.
"Quite clever if you ask me. She knew he used shadows so she took them away. Now your student will be forced to think of a new strategy," Kurenai stated.
On the field Shikamaru tried to listen for his opponent, but couldn't pinpoint her position. Suddenly he was struck in the back by several punches and kicks. He tried to defend himself, but couldn't block them all. Closing his eyes he put his fingers together and thought hard. Opening his eyes hurled a kunai to his right ripping off the Shroud right off Callie exposing her and the field once more. "Gothcha."
"Ah, but this game has just begun my friend. Mystic Ward, Shiva Lance Darkness!" Callie shouted. She smirked as Shikamaru was forced to fire several kunai at a hologram of her weapon. The original weapon pierced his clothing and several strands of darkness tore at his skin. "You ready to show me those shadow techniques yet?"
"You are most troublesome, but if you insist. Shadow Imitation Technique!" Shikamaru took control over Callie with his shadow. He stared at her wondering why she was still smiling even though he had her. "You can't move to use your attack so why are you smirking."
"Because I just outthought a genius. You forget I don't need to be able to move to use my Soul Pendent. Soul of Darkness!" The night sky pendent around her neck glowed brightly. Suddenly all the shadows wrapped themselves around in a pillar of darkness. Grinning she went through the motions of her final attack. "Shoku Lunar Eclipse Darkness!"
A crescent shape of darkness was coming right at Shikamaru. He couldn't think of way to win, but he could tie. Just before the wave hit him he called on the power of his Wu. "Hypnos Dreamcatcher ah!" He went down and hard while a green mist put Callie to sleep. After a few minutes both kids stirred. With a small smile they walked off the field talking.
"Now that was a most beautiful match. All of them did extremely well!" Gai proclaimed.
"Yep your students are more then adequate. Learning how to use chi attacks and some of our Xiaolin style moves shouldn't be that hard," Chakra said.
"So shall we begin our light sparring? I'll take on both you and Kakashi. Chakra can handle Kurenai and Asuma. That is if you guys are feeling up to it?" Chase said.
The four Jonin looked at each other and nodded. Everyone watched, as the adults got ready to fight. Chakra and Chase switched to their battle armor, which for Chase was full body armor in gold. Chakra's was tight red leather pants, red armbands with a jewel sewn into them, and a red leather short-sleeved shirt with a gold dragon eye on it. Both were brandishing their weapons and eyeing their opponents carefully.
"This should be quite interesting. Mom and Uncle Chase have been looking for a challenge for awhile now," Omi stated excitedly.
"Yeah, but its not going to be easy. Even with fifteen hundred years of experience, elemental powers, and deadly weapons those Jonin are going to be more then a match for them. Especially with their disadvantages," Auara pointed out.
"What kind of disadvantages are you talking about? From what we saw last night your masters are pretty impressive. Even with Asuma sensies knives, Kurenai's genjustu, Gai's taijustu, and Kakashi's ninjustu they can't compete with those skills!" Kiba shouted.
"Unfortunately they don't have the same skill level as they once did dog boy. That's what happens when you've only been fully human for about nine months," Dojo explained. Everyone looked at the little dragon waiting for him to continue. "Well the Young twins aren't immortal anymore. Without a demon half they aren't invulnerable and can't heal as fast as they use to. Also their reflexes, strength, and speed are diminished. Plus Chase hasn't really used his water powers much since becoming human."
"So it's going to be an interesting sparring match to say the least. We're just lucky Chase can't turn humans into jungle cats anymore. I wonder what kind of cat Gai san and Kakashi san would be?" Omi wondered.
"Probably a tiger or lion. Although I have a hard time seeing either of those two bowing down to Master Chase. Although it would be extremely funny if they were cats," Sakura giggled.
"Would you girls shut up already? The fights begun and I don't want to miss a moment of action!" Raimundo hissed.
For the past several minutes both Gai and Kakashi had been double-teaming Chase while Kurenai and Asuma did their best to subdue Chakra. It wasn't easy seeing as how the twins refused to give an inch. They were determined to prove they still had what it took to be great warriors despite their pasts.
"Your youthful attacks are quite impressive! Still you are no match for The Green Beast of Kohana! Dynamic Energy!"
"Horse Skipping Goat! I'm not done yet! Reverse Monkey Strike!"
"Dynamic Action!"
"Dog Doing Backstroke!"
"Yosh those techniques they are using are amazing! I never would have thought such moves possible! I wish to learn them!"
"Good luck Lee. Chase is very particular about who he teaches his advance moves to. Still you have to admit this is great entertainment. I only wish I had some popcorn," Jermaine commented. He winced as Chase took a hit from behind from Kakashi.
Ignoring the pain Chase leaped into the air with Gai right behind him. Gai decided to use his Shadow of the Dancing Leaf technique to bring down his opponent. Chase had no defense against the technique and was falling straight towards the ground. Chase called on his water powers to slow down his descent so that he landed on one finger holding all his weights. Pushing off from the ground he hit Gai hard in the chest with his Demonic Claw move. Gai went down like a ton of bricks leaving Chase ready to face his other opponent.
"I can't believe it. Someone actually took out Gai Sensei? That's unheard of," Tenten said in awe. Next to her Lee was weeping at his sensies loss.
"Until now. Strange he didn't want to use water abilities to win this one. He only used them to slow his descent and then countered with his martial arts. Very strange," Neji commented.
"Not when you know Chase very well. He hates using Shen Gong Wu calling them a crunch. He believes one should rely on one's skills and abilities," Jack pointed out.
"Yeah and as for the water I think he's saving that for One Eye over there."
At the same time the battle between Chase and his foes was going on Chakra was doing her best to deal with Asuma and Kurenai. Both opponents had tried to get the drop on her, but she had forced back Asuma for the time being. Right now her entire focus was on Kurenai. Chakra had her tainto out and pointing at the Genjustu Mistress. "I should warn you I've had training against illusions. I won't be easily fooled."
"Really let's see how well your training paid off," Kurenai said flashing through hand signs. She started to flicker and disappeared from sight leaving Chakra on her guard.
"Where is she? Focus maybe you can sense her chi," Chakra whispered. Suddenly tree roots sprang up and started to ensnare her. Struggling Chakra managed to touch the jewel sewn onto to her armbands. It glowed bright red and Chakra vanished from sight.
"Whoa what was that? Is that some kind of shushin technique?" Kiba asked.
"N no it can't be. She didn't use anything to perform that move," Hinata said.
"It happened after she touched that jewel on her band. It has some kind of power doesn't it?" Shino asked.
"Yeah it does. Its known as the Jewel of Charta," Dagwood replied.
"It was a gift from the Order. It allows the user to transport themselves through space to any location they want. But it has limits," Stacey added.
"Chakra has to have been to the location she's teleporting and she can only use it a few times before it needs to recharge. I'm just wondering where she teleported to," Crystal said.
Kurenai was wondering the same thing as she canceled her genjustu. She held out her kunai and searched for her foe. Asuma joined her searching for the Dragon. Suddenly Chakra reappeared between the two doing a split kick. She went after Kurenai using a variety of Xiaolin moves knowing that Kurenai couldn't properly defend herself. Dodging the minor taijustu she managed to snag a leg around her arm and twisted.
Kurenai gasped as she lost feeling in her right arm. She clutched it and looked at her foe wondering what she did. Her arm wasn't broken or sprained, it just wouldn't move. "What did you do?"
"I temporarily paralyzed your arm by tugging on your nerve centers. You'll regain feeling in about half an hour. Until then I want to treat you to my original move. I hope you can escape this. Firestorm!" Chakra shouted. Her entire body glowed bright red and she started spinning around. Flames consumed her body and spread out in a beautiful, but deadly dance consuming the area.
"She's going to barbecue Kurenai Sensei!" Moegi exclaimed.
"What is she thinking?" Udon wanted to know.
"She's not going to kill her is she? I mean she was an assassin for years," Konohamaru asked.
"Relax Chakra knows what's she doing. Firestorm is a technique that allows the user total control of all areas of the fire. See they have to be low enough they don't burn Chakra when they leaver her body, but they also have to be hot enough to destroy her target. Right now while Kurenai is using her Petal Escape, its only because the heat and intensity of the flames are draining her energy. See? She's down for the count, but alive. Now its time for round two to begin."
Chase whipped out his Draco Galvin blocking Kakashi's kunais. Touching a hidden button on the galvin the two blades started spinning. Kakashi managed to avoid one end, but the other tore through his vest. Jerking his hand he caused both of them to lose their weapons. "Impressive. Not many could separate me from my weapon."
"Your not bad yourself. Let's see if you truly deserve the former title Prince of Darkness," Kakashi said. He removed his hi ate to reveal his Sharingan. Grinning under his mask he started flashing through hand signs. He slapped his hand down on the ground and shouted, "Earth Release: Winding Fissure!"
Chase stumbled and jumped around as fissors in the ground appeared all around him. Backflipping he called on his water element forming a long whip. He flicked the whip at Kakashie who dodged thanks to his Sharingan, but by doing so broke contact with the ground ending the jutsu. "Good idea attacking me with the force opposite of my element, but your going to have to do better then that."
"Let's see how you handle your other opposite. Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Tidal Wave!" Chase shouted. Instantly the water from underground springs and rivers shout out of the ground. They formed a giant tidal wave blocking the fireball from making contact. Chase jumped through the tidal wave going after Kakashi who dodged and tried to strike back with Water Release Water Shark Missle Technique, but Chase managed to halt them in his tracks. Both of them were looking tired, but neither was going to give up.
"It seems your reputation is well deserved. In order to defeat you I'm going to have to use the ultimate Water Dragon Master move. Prepare yourself. Water Dragoon!" Chase shouted. The water started spinning around him lifting him into the air. When it was about mile in the sky the water transformed into a legless dragon or dragoon as it was called. Whirling his arms around his head Chase directed the attack at his foe.
Kakashi was impressed by the power of that move and knew he had only enough chakra left for one attack. Quickly he went through the hand signs of the one technique that could possibly save him. Just before the dragoon made contact he created a wall of water around himself protecting him from the attack. The collisoin of the two water attacks was enough to knock both opponents out ending their spar in a draw.
"Wow! That was so cool! I've never seen anyone go toe to toe with Kakashi sensei and end the match in a draw! Unbelievble!" Naruto exclaimed. The others present had to agree.
While Chase and Kakashi had been playing together Chakra and Asuma had been using their blades against one another. The level of skill and control both had was amazing. Asuma saw how much control Chakra had when he used his Wind Release: Verdant Mountain's Violent Wind against her Ember Blaze attack. The wind forced back the ember sparks towards Chakra who used her Star of Fate to protect herself from getting burned.
"Not bad, your quite talented at merging your weapon with your element. Not many can do that successfully."
"Nor can many wind users properly deflect fire back at their opponent. Still this match is going to end with me as the victor. Allow me to demonstrate!" Chakra said charging towards him.
Asuma got ready for her charge by using his Flying Swallow technique on his blades. If Chakra thought she could defeat him head on she was in for surprise. He was grinning when his expression turned to shock. Five feet from him Chakra jumped into the air, spun around, and released her deadly blade towards him. By the way she was moving her hand it was obvious she could control her blade from a distance.
"Whoa that's amazing! She got around Asuma sensei's technique by using her weapon at a distance," Ino exclaimed.
"Yeah I wonder how he's going to get out of this one," Choji said between bites.
"I wonder what other hidden talents that tainto has. Its hard to remember everything we saw last night. What was the Star of Fates other ability?" Shikamaru whispered. He was frustrated he couldn't recall.
Asuma was recalling what that ability was just as the Star of Fate struck. He remember how the blade special ability was to kill immortales by draining them of their immortaility, then thrusting it right back in them so hard it killed them. At the moment the Star of Fate was draining his chakra and making him weak. He cancled the jutsu to late and he crumbled to the ground along with Chakra who was exhausted using the tainto from a distance.
Everyone was clapping as the adults dragged themselves to their feet. Dojo slithered over and gave Chakra her Wu, the Tear of the Gods, a chocker with blue teardrop jewel on it. Slipping the Wu on she activated its powers which included healing and youth restoration. By touching her hands to all the other adults their injuries were healed as well.
"Yosh! Thank you for that healing Chakra san! I must admit that was the most youthful of battles I've had in a long time."
"It was interesting to say the least."
"I would like to learn more myself."
"Yeah and I want to know more about your tainto."
"Perhaps all of you can talk more over lunch? Its getting late. I promised to help Lady Tsunade with her paperwork this afternoon. Dojo will be accompanying me. Shoku warriors why don't you go with your new friends and get some lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon having fun and getting to know one another. Tomorrow you can all start your training. Dojo please get the Wu, we're leaving," Master Fung suggested. He smiled as Dojo grabbed the chest and the two headed off.
The Jonin did take Master Fung up on his suggestions although it took awhile to convince Kakashie and Asuma to stay. The six of them walked off towards a restraunt gabbing happily. To Chase and Chakra it reminded them of their original four member team. Asuma was just like Dashi and Gai was like Guan. That meant that Kakashie and Kuranei were like themselves.
The kids did as instructed. They all went to Ichiraku to get ramen. None of the monks had ever had it and were determined to taste the offical dish of the anime. Jack was happy to provied extra seating with his nanobots and everyone enjoyed their meal. The only complication was when Naruto accidently gave Stacey beef ramen, which she immedietly started puking up. After being hit over the head by both Jermaine and Sakura the group went their separate ways.
Omi and Sakura went off to the visit the hospital and find a music store to get Omi's flute tuned. The Kohanamaru Corps followed Kimiko towards clothing stores to get a new wadrobe. She promised if they behaved she would let them play her Goo Zombies Infinity Gold wireless videogame. Raimundo and Naruto headed out to explore and play some soccer. Dagwood grabbed his camera and had Shino lead him to the forest to start photographic animals. Kiba and Stacey returned to his home so she could start on a sketch of him and Akamaru. Hinata was roped into going rock hunting with Crystal who promised to press flowers with her later. Clay and Choji headed to his home to learn some lassoing tricks, while Shikamaru and Callie went off to cloud watch in exchange for learning the myths of the land. Jermaine and Lee went off to play some basketball while Tenten and Jack started talking about their interest as they headed to her home. That left Neji wondering what he did to deserve spending an afternoon with Lu learning the finer points of dirtboarding.
