Takumi evaded Kazuki's heavy fist again before forming hands seals. Suddenly, Kazuki felt his body frozen in place. He saw chains everywhere wrapped around his body, and a thousand kunai in place, ready to hit him. He gulped, reminding himself it was just an illusion.

These chains … are getting tighter … He thought. The only way to be released from this is to concentrate on real pain.

The burly genin grimaced, trying to break free, but couldn't. He yelped as a kunai found a place in his arm. He quickly concentrated on the pain and fell free. He took a few breaths before righting himself, only to see Ayumi and Yama backtracking as their three opponents converged on them. He quickly formed a hand seal, and got in a three point stance.

Shun threw all sorts of attacks at Ayumi, who dodged his attacks with ease. But she knew she couldn't spend all day playing defense.

"One Down!" came a loud voice, and Shun was blindsided. Ayumi relaxed her muscles before planting her feet and focusing on Michiya, who was busy preparing to attack. Takumi quickly stopped his attacking, looking for Kazuki.

"Two Down!" Takumi leapt quickly, hearing the source of the voice, which was behind him. If he'd been hit, his back would've been broken. Michiya and Ayumi were busy sizing each other up.

All right Yama, you only need a second … thought Ayumi. I'm giving you some time…

Michiya formed hand seals, preparing her attack. Takumi ran to her side, preparing to deflect any attacks. Miharu watched intently as Michiya went through a complex series of hand seals.

This must be … she thought. Her bloodline limit.

"Takumi, get back." MIchaya said. Takumi backed off behind Michiya, and felt a chop on his calf muscles. He fell forward, feeling intense cramping in the back of his legs. Michiya ran forward before Yama could reach her, and Ayumi did the same. Before Ayumi could attack, Michiya started running to the left, and left again, and left again.

In a circle? Miharu thought. Taiki stood nearby, watching the entire field. Takumi had been hit, Yama was watching and waiting for an opening in Michiya's attack. Ayumi was now chasing after Michiya, Kazuki had long since stopped his assult, and was catching his breath, and Shun was his only genin that was affected by Kazuki's attack.

Ayumi gave chase, but Michiya it seemed, was always a few more steps ahead of her. While she ran, she felt gusts of wind approaching her.

What is this? Ayumi thought. Michiya switched directions, this time running at Ayumi. A confused Ayumi turned tail to run, but gusts of wind hit her from every direction, keeping her in place. Michiya stopped, facing the trapped genin. She lifted her arms.

It's not over? Miharu asked herself. How long is this attack?

Michiya formed the final seal, and the wind lifted Ayumi off the ground, and - sparks began to appaear around her. Ayumi was suspended in the air her body jolting from side to side.

"This is Michiya's bloodline limit. The Helpless Tornado. The wind itself only traps the opponent. The sparks you see take away chakra, and when its over, Michiya can form another seal to have the wind blow her way and give her the chakra." Taiki informed. "It's an incredibly complicated jutsu, but if it connects, it can be very devastating to the opposition."

Miharu watched as Ayumi was suspended in the air. Michiya watched intently, feeling every spark fly within the tornado. Yama, who was nearly hit by the wind, crept low to the ground, making sure Michiya didn't see or sense her. Kazuki and Takumi both began to shout, and Michiya moved away from the advancing Yama. The winds began to die down, and finally, Ayumi hit the ground. Michiya formed another hand seal, and the wind surrounded her, giving her the chakra. It was a rush to Michiya's system, and she had to stand still for a few seconds before moving.

Yama leapt off her knees, running full speed at Michiya, who was trying to get her bearings. She felt a little woozy, and managed to move her right leg before feeling a tear in her left. She looked down to see Yama was being held back by the ankles by Shun, but not before her kunai found a home in her calf.

"Yama. That's it." Miharu said. "Kazuki, get Ayumi. Taiki, thank you for helping my genin to train."

"Thank you too." Taiki said, offering to help Michiya walk, but she shook her head.

"I guess I'l have to watch my legs, huh?" she joked, limping to help out Takumi. Shun, sat nearby, exhausted. The tackle from Kazuki had taken a lot out of him. Taiki watched his genin regroup, and Taru flew back, screeching.

"Really?" Taiki said. "I think we can make it."

- - -

Taiki sat in a tree, and his genin watched alongside him. It looked like the Ito's were fighting some more genin.

"Yoshi's genin?" Michiya asked. Taiki nodded. Shun looked at the three, who were also the oldest of the groups in Konoha. Both Goro and Rokuro were 16, and Usagi was 17. Takumi watched Goro much more closely.

"He really wants to be the best doesn't he?" Takumi asked. "He used to be pretty shy."

"Who are they fighting?" Shun asked, his view being obscured by a cluster of branches.

"Kyo, Kento and Natsumi." Michiya said. "Remember, Yoshi's genin?"

"Yeah. I know Taiki does…" Shun ribbed.

Taiki had feelings for Yoshi, but lately he felt differently about Miharu as well. But, due to present circumstances, it was going to be pretty tough for him to ask one of them out. Both were built about the same physically, with Yoshi being an inch or so taller, and older by almost a year. Both had very light-skin tone and had brown eyes. He had prepared to ask one of them out tomorrow.

"What?" Michya said, pointing to Usagi, who was being held in place by Kyo's rope. She was struggling, but she couldn't free her self. Natsumi delivered a roundhouse to the bound Ito, sending her sprawling to the ground. As she landed, she prepared to move, she was suddenly frozen in place. Goro held her in place, and Rokuro formed hand seals.

"Hand of the Earth!" he said, and the ground beneath Natsumi grabbed her like a hand up to her neck. She began to have trouble breathing, and Kyo quickly went into action, aiming for Goro. Kento ran by Kyo, going for Rokuro.

"Spinning Leaf Wind!" Kento spun, but Rokuro easily evaded the attack by diving forward, then delivered a sweeping kick, sending Kento to the ground. Goro broke his shadow hold, and ducked the swinging rope. Kyo then wrapped the rope around the bound Natsumi, and his weapon broke the hold the dirt had on Natsumi. She knelt down, trying to regain her breathing again. She looked up to assess the situation, and saw Kento leap to his feet, facing Rokuro, and Kyo was chasing Goro with his rope. She turned, looking around for the other genin, but saw her lying on the ground.

Natsumi then turned and tried to decide which genin to help.

Since Kyo's rope can cover more ground, I'll help Kento. We both can make the other guy go on the defensive.

Natsumi ran over to help Kento, who was kicked in the gut. He let out a yell, and backed off. Natsumi quickly stopped, knowing her assault on the taller genin would be useless without Kento attacking as well.

"Natsumi, cough I know he's tough, but distract him for a second. I'll need it to land a hit with my Chipmunk style." He said in a low tone.

"Really?" Rokuro said, forming hand seals, then getting into a battle stance. "Then I'll have to take you out now."

"I thought the Hyuuga clan only knew that style?" Shun said, watching Rokuro.

"They do." Taiki said. "Remember, of the clans in Konoha, the Ito clan, as well as the Nara and Hyuuga's are some of the smartest clans. The Nara's are great strategists, the Hyuuga's are nearly invincible with their natural physical abilities, and the Ito's are some of the fastest learners. They can pretty much learn every style if they wanted. But it won't be as effective as the clan who originated it."

"I see." Shun said. "Taiki-sensei, before today is over, can you go over hand seals with me one more time?"

""Sure. I think Takumi can help you out better though." Taiki answered. Takumi gave a nod to Shun. They turned to watch the battlefield, and saw Natsumi going head to head with Rokuro. She threw a punch at his waist, forcing him to move out of the way. After he landed, he quickly planted his feet, delivering a blow to Natsumi's, midsection. She planted her feet, preventing a crash landing. She ran forward again, this time, but pulled out two kunai, holding them with the blades out.

This should give Kento enough time to get ready. She thought.

"Dance of the Swan!" the Kuroda spun at Rokuro, who wasn't sure of how to counteract the attack.

The best thing to do is to evade and wait this attack out. He decided, breaking his stance and jumping out of the way. As he landed, he sensed, someone behind him.

An attack? I forgot about the other! Rokuro turned to face Kento, who was in the middle of punching. Instead of hitting Rokuro in the kidney area, Kento landed his punch in Rokuro's lower rib cage area. He tensed, expecting to feel pain.

What? I must've moved out of serious range in time though… he thought. A few seconds later, he felt vibrations in the same area. He hit his knees, clutching his affected area.

"The Fist of the Chipmunk." Kento said, standing over Rokuro. "All I have to do is make contact once, and it's so fast, it hits five times."

"Kento!" Natsumi yelled. "Kyo is down!"

Kento turned to see Kyo on the ground, bleeding heavily out of his left leg. He writhed in pain, and flailed whenever Natsumi tried to reach him.

"Wait." Kento said. "Kyo is usually pretty calm, even if he's in pain. Natsumi, try to dispel this."

Natsumi's attempt was successful, and they turned to see Goro's shadow coming toward them. They both dodged the shadow, but Goro gave chase.

"Where's Kyo then?" Natsumi asked.

They both stopped beside Rokuro, who was still feeling the effects of Kento's punch.

"If he gets us, he'll have to get Rokuro too." Kento said.

Suddenly, the shadow stopped, and Kento and Natsumi shut their eyes.

"I found her." said a voice. They opened their eyes, seeing Kyo with Yoshi. Goro was standing a few feet away, his head down.

"Goro, you have nothing to be ashamed of." Jiro said, appearing beside him, with Usagi beside him. "Yoshi, thank you for helping my genin out. I wish you best of luck on the exam."

"Same to you." She said, gathering her genin.

"Well guys, do you see what may take place during the exam? Sometimes you'll be alone. Other times, you'll have to work together. Let's go back to the academy." Taiki said.