Into the pitfall
Tsunade took her stance waiting her students to make their move. "I will run support and Hinata we need to use your skills to pressure Tsunade, Sasuke when Tsunade Distracted make your move". Karui whispered to her team. Tsunade watched as Sasuke, Karui, and Hinata ran towards her as fast as they could. Tsunade channeled her chakra into her fists and legs. Sasuke moved towards Tsunade's right side and threw a kunai then a shuriken back to back. Kurnai pulled out two Kunai's and launched them straight at Tsunade trying to time her attack to match Sasuke's. "Regular Ninja tools and weapons are worthless". Tsunade taunted as she smacked them away with both hands. Right hand reflecting Sasuke's attack and her left Karui. Hinata remained charging Tsunade even as Karui and Sasuke threw their ranged projectiles. Hinata slid underneath Tsunade legs. Tsunade jumped back into the air and lunged her fist towards the ground enhancing her fist with chakra.
Hinata was ready for it just as Tsunade was going to smash the ground Karui launched a Fūma Shuriken (Wind Demon Shuriken) towards Tsunade. Tsunade stopped her attack threw a kunai to deflect and redirect the Fūma Shuriken (Wind Demon Shuriken). Sasuke moved closer only five feet from Tsunade and began to channel his chakra and form the seals he needed as Karui distracted her with the attack. "Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique)" Sasuke released his attack nearly engulfing Tsunade before she could counter. Tsunade was prepared already seeing this attack before she smashed her fist on the ground bringing the earth upward. The ground split apart and the debris blocked the fire. Hinata watching Tsunade move to smash her fist towards the ground leapt forward getting closer to Tsunade.
When her fist collided with the earth the force knocked Hinata back. Karui caught Hinata before she collided with a tree. "It my turn to support you, ill initiate". Karui told Hinata as she ran toward. Hinata got to her feet and ran towards Tsunade. Sasuke seeing his attack was blocked moved to the trees to find some cover. Tsunade stood on a crater created by her attack, she used a power kick to remove the earth the blocked her view of Sasuke. Tsunade smiled as she could see Sasuke moved away already. Tsunade turned when she felt someone approaching. Karui charged her and pulled out a kunai. She cut her right hand and formed seals needed. Tsunade eyes widened surprise to see any Genin use a summoning Technique. "Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique)" Karui slammed her hand to the floor. A giant elephant appeared. Tsunade eyes widen immediately recognizing the summons. "Baku" Tsunade muttered under her breath. Karui fell to her knees her chakra was almost depleted.
Hinata was right behind Karui, Hinata was surprised to see the summons and almost stopped when she saw Karui on her knees. Karui motioned with her hands to move forward with the plan. Sasuke appeared behind Tsunade she was now in between the summoned Baku and Sasuke. Sasuke formed seals again and released his attack. Tsunade was surprised he would use Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique) this close to his team but she was wrong. "Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique)" Sasuke aimed his attack to push back Tsunade closer to Baku. Tsunade dodged the fire projectiles and evading them and slowly moving closer to Baku. Karui tapped the legs of Baku signaling it use its attack. Tsunade was too close now and she knew it, she gathered her chakra to her feet to increase her stability to the ground and then she channeled her power to her fist in order to level the ground in front of herself to use it as a shield. Baku created a vortex of air the vacuum was far more powerful than Tsunade anticipated, Tsunade knew her mistake instantly as Baku dragged her towards them.
Tsunade should have leveled the ground first as the attack would have stopped Baku from gathering the force needed but she didn't. As Tsunade was dragged forth she hesitated for a moment unable to decide whether to use a summoning or not. Sasuke allowed the Baku attack to drag him along so he could reach Tsunade Faster. Sasuke tried to aim for the bells but the force was too fast he didn't have the reflexes to react. Tsunade crashed into Baku with Sasuke. Tsunade lifted Baku as soon as she made contact with the floor and threw him across the field. Hinata lifted the silver bells in front of Tsunade stopping her in her tracks. Tsunade gritted her teeth. "You used the vortex created by Baku to move and grab the bells while I was dragged in by the vacuum, using the Byakugan it gave you the reaction speed needed to accomplish it". Tsunade smiled. The three knew Tsunade held back but they still felt proud they were able to get the bells. "Karui excellent work, Baku is a mighty summon to have at your disposal". Tsunade smirked.
Hinata punched Sasuke's arm. "Owww what was that for?" Sasuke asked while massaging his arm. "You aren't so bad; you know when you aren't being a dog". Hinata smirked. Sasuke smiled back. "Maybe I'm not as bad as you think, maybe you're afraid to date me because you're afraid of falling for me". Sasuke fired back as he watched Hinata walk away. Tsunade extended her hand to Karui helping her up." A summoning Jutsu requires a lot of Chakra and is risky on its own" Tsunade motioned to Baku. Karui nodded showing she understood what she meant. "It's your last resort, but with a team you saw it as an acceptable risk". Tsunade commented. Tsunade had seen the same reasoning from Danzo. "Tomorrow we will start our first mission, we will be visiting a fire temple". Tsunade gathered her team and took them to celebrate. "Almost forgot your team work was flawless, seeing as Hinata and Sasuke don't get along I believe you are responsible for the team's coordination". Tsunade eyes fell on Karui. Karui blushed. "She's a good leader". Sasuke commented.
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