(A/N) So, I forgot to explain the GNF(Genjutsu Negating Field). It is, in fact, a chakra control technique, and to do it, you spread your chakra and move it in such a way that enemy genjutsu can't get through, but your own can go through just fine. The field negates almost all genjutsu, Tsukuyomi is not able to be countered by the field, as are a few more powerful genjutsu with the Sharingan backing them. The field can disrupt a few ninjutsu, specifically low-level wind and fire ninjutsu, along with a few really low-level water or lightning. The hiding in the mist thing that Zabuza did during the wave arc would be disrupted by this technique as well, as it counters the chakra laden mist. The technique can somewhat confuse the Byakugan, as it is a field of chakra. If the person doing the technique is suppressing their chakra and hiding, the Byakugan user may not be able to see them. If that makes any sense at all.
Naruto woke that afternoon, and Sakura got a ration bar into him before they set off for the tower again.
They got Sasuke to fly ahead and check for traps and such, but he didn't find any, and they reached the tower without incident, close to sunset, and a day to spare.
"Congratulations, you're the fourth team here," Iruka said, smiling at them. Sasuke had redonned his henge, and Naruto had switched the jacket back to its long form, with the minor henge to hide his ears.
They nodded to him, and he pointed them in the direction of their rooms in the tower, then to where the cafeteria was.
Turned out they needed a preliminary round.
"Uchiha Sasuke vs Akado Yoroi!" Hayate, the jounin in charge called.
"Careful," Naruto warned. "It's sealed, but you can still access it. It's weaker than my own seal, but not by a lot. You can still be overwhelmed if you use it."
Sasuke nodded, hopping over the railing.
"Ready? Begin!" Hayate called, coughing as he removed himself from the arena.
Yoroi lunged straight for Sasuke's head, hand glowing blue. Sasuke, familiar with chakra sucking techniques from Madara, who could use them, dodged quickly, letting Yoroi fall past him. He launched himself up the wall, sticking to it with chakra. He ruffled his feathers slightly under the henge, keeping one eye on his opponent while he exchanged glances with Kakashi and his teammates. Kakashi considered for a moment then nodded slightly.
Sasuke grinned, dropping his henge. Everyone gasped as he unfurled his wings, leaping off the wall and into flight. The arena was barely wide enough for Sasuke to do a tight circle, but he still circled for a moment before diving to deliver a devastating dropkick to Yoroi's head.
He landed neatly a moment later, folding his wings neatly against his back. Hayate jumped in, poking Yoroi. When he didn't respond, Hayate announced Sasuke as the winner. Sasuke, not being able to take off right off of the floor, walked back up via the stairs.
(A/N) As all fights except for Team 7's proceed normally, I'll be skipping them. Next up, Sakura. Ringo, meaning apple, was Sakura's random chuunin teacher.
"Next up, Sakura Haruno, and Ino Yamanaka," Hayate announced, leaping away again.
Sakura lept down, landing with a grace she certainly hadn't had before training in the founder's era. Ino looked mildly shocked, especially when Sakura narrowed her eyes speculatively, glanced at Kakashi, who nodded, and she adjusted her forehead protector to actually cover her forehead, her ears flicking up. Ino made a half-strangled squawking sound, and another one when Sakura's tail flicked out. She briefly glanced up to gauge the reactions of everyone else and snickered at the 'I am so done with this' expressions of the Sand and Sound ninja. The other Leaf nin just looked shocked, with the exception of the rest of Team 7. Kakashi had apparently dropped his henge while Sakura was startling everyone, although it didn't look like anyone had noticed. Sakura dropped into her taijutsu stance, waiting for Ino to attack her.
Ino lunged forward, only for her punch to be neatly deflected. Sakura, having barely moved, just watched her calmly.
"You've improved, forehead," Ino said, narrowing her eyes.
Sakura inclined her head. "I haven't been sitting around this entire time."
Ino lunged again, and Sakura dodged, then threw her over her shoulder. "You'll have to do better than that, Ino."
Ino made the sign for her jutsu.
"I can move, and you know if you miss you'll lose," Sakura warned. In a blur, she moved, giving Ino a nice uppercut to the chin and sending her flying back. Ino got back up, and Sakura hit her jaw again, cleanly knocking her out. "Proctor?"
"Winner, Sakura Haruno."
Sakura sighed. "Many thanks to Ringo, as I can hold this over her head forever."
"Way to go Sakura-chan!" Naruto shouted.
(A/N) Naruto's turn!
"Naruto Uzumaki and Kiba Inuzuka," Hayate coughed out.
Naruto hopped down, landing in a crouch.
"You got something to show too?" Kiba asked brashly.
Naruto tilted his head. "I do, did you want to see?"
Hayate sighed and dropped his hand. "Begin."
Naruto watched Kiba carefully, grabbing the edge of his coat, and folding it up as his tails spread around him.
Kiba and Akamaru had similar gobsmacked expressions.
"Aww c'mon, this cannot be more surprising then Sasuke's wings! I mean, he can freaking fly!" Naruto sighed, shaking his head. He got into his taijutsu stance, beckoning to Kiba. "Learn anything since the academy, dog-boy?"
"Plenty to beat you!" Kiba insisted, setting Akamaru down and making a hand sign. "Ninja art of Beast Mimicry: All Fours jutsu!" He crouched down, fingernails lengthening into claws.
Naruto grinned as Kiba shot forward, and neatly dodged, knocking Kiba out of the air with a well-timed poke from one of his tails. Kiba was sent skidding across the floor. Akamaru barked at Naruto, darting forward and grabbing one of Naruto's tails in his teeth. Naruto flicked his tail harshly, and Akamaru went flying into the wall.
Kiba shot to his feet, outraged. "Hey!"
Naruto shrugged. "He bit me. All's fair in sparring and war!"
Kiba launched himself forward, and again, Naruto dodged neatly, tossing him across the arena. This time, Naruto followed up with a savage kick to the gut and a punch to the face that rendered him unconscious. "Sorry Kiba, I wanna be a chuunin."
(A/N) And this ends the Prelims. Next chapter is the month interlude and the beginning of the finals. Remember, I have a poll about my updating schedule, so do check that out and vote. Please?