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The Konoha Genin smiled at their current enemies and grinned. Kenpachi
started laughing softly thinking of the fun to be had and started unsheathing his sword, but was stopped by Kenshin.

" No Zaraki if you start fighting now all you will do is cause a mess now, how about we let Hirako and Tatsuki handle this, they will be quick and efficient and most of all they will create less noise and attract less attention."

Zaraki glared daggers at his opponent but Kenshin stood unfazed, "Hirako is right Ken, we don't want to attract to much attention," said Tatsuki, finally after 30 seconds Kenpachi Zaraki sheathed his blade and said "alright fine you win this time sexy" said Kenpachi Zaraki reluctantly.

Tatsuki smiled and kissed Kenpachi on the cheek "thanks big guy" Kenpachi simply grunted with a slight smile on his face "let's get out of here guys" said Kenshin to his fellow Genin. The other Genin retreated into the shadows.

5 minutes later

All of the creatures that had blocked their path were all dead either from poison or from having their blood sucked dry.

"Good work Tatsuki" said Hanabi "and you too Hirako" said Chiruku Akimichi

"Airtight let's get going. We have wasted enough time already," said Hirako.

"I really hate that man," said Kenpachi.

Wait a minute," said Konohamaru looking as if an idea had just struck him. "Hey, Udon why don't you lay down some traps down in case someone feels like following us."

"Understood," said Udon nodding his head and went to work.

"That was a great idea Kono –kun," said Moegi

"Yea Konohamaru, I'm surprised to know that you actually have a brain behind that head of yours," said Hanabi sneering at the boy.

"Yea whatever," said Konohamaru.

"Alright, I'm done," said Udon.

"Ok then, let's go," said Hirako getting impatient.

They soon made their way to the rendezvous point where they saw a door with three scroll sized holes in it each a different colour, blue, red and green.

"I guess we put the scrolls in the holes," said one of the Genin.

The Konohamaru corps went first and deposited their scrolls in the colour coded holes after putting in the door opened and admitted them in, after that two other teams did the same they entered into a large room where they were greeted by a chunin of Kumogakure.

"All right well done you team of Genin now that you have deposited the scrolls you have completed the 2nd stage of the exam now go through that door and wait for your orders.

The Genin Team did as they were told and entered a very large room where they found all the Jonin commanders that had come to the exams. Including their own, they all went to meet their own individual Jonin sensei. Who congratulated them on their success, and told them to put their questions on hold until the other teams arrived.

After 30 minutes

All the teams that had survived the forest of death were as follows:

2 teams from Kumogakure

1 team from Iwagakure

1 team from Sunagakure

and 1 team from Kirigakure

and 3 teams from Konohagakure

The amount of Genin who had survived were 25 Genin.

A Kumogakure ninja with sunglasses and a sharkskin Sword wrapped in Bandages then appeared from a side door escorting the Raikage himself.

After asking for quiet the Raikage spoke, "Congratulations to all the teams who have passed The Forest of Death. However, unfortunately there are too many shinobi to participate in the final round, so in order to cut down that number we are going to be holding preliminary match for all the Genin those who wish to forfeit can do so now with no adverse consequences affecting you or your team or your ninja careers. Is there anyone who wishes to forfeit the match right now?"

One Genin from the hidden mist village spoke: "I Kazuo Miyagawa from the Hidden Mist wish to forfeit this match due to having no chakra and stamina left."

A Jonin consulted his notes and ticked off a name and then nodded to the young Genin and said, "You are free to go. We accept your forfeit. If you wish to visit to see a medic you may do so by going out of this room and entering the first door on your left." The Mist Genin nodded and walked towards the direction the Kumo Jonin had indicated. "Now are there any more ninja retiring from this battle?" He looked them all over.

No one else answered.

"Alright, now that we have 24 Genin left, we will have 12 matches in a one on one match and the winner will progress to the final round. "The Genin seem to be anxious to start the show so to speak," thought the Raikage thought to himself. "Reveal the scoreboard Bee" the Raikage said to the Jonin next to him.

Suddenly a large scoreboard appeared on the wall above the Raikage head.

The first match will now begin said the Referee

looking up at the scoreboard he said: "Kenpachi Zaraki from the Leaf Village vs. Ryūnosuke Akutagawa from The Hidden Mist Village."

A man of around 15 years of age and 6 ft. in height wearing a black bandana forehead protector with a sword at his waist came forward.

"Will everyone except the two contestants leave the arena and proceed upstairs please," asked the Referee.

Soon the arena was cleared.

"Listen up you brats the name is Killer Bee and I will be the referee for this match, this is now a one on one match. There are no rules. All types of ninja tools and techniques are allowed. This will be a match to the death or if the person forfeits or is unable to battle, however if I find that the victor is clear, I will stop the match. Understood?" The Jonin proctor asked.

"Yes."

"Yeah,"

The referee put his hand between the two combatants and said:

"Hajame"

"Humph, will you look at that Akamaru. Both of them are giving off such strong killing intents. It's going to be a long and messy battle," said Kiba to his ninja dog. "Woof," said the dog. "Hmm well I guess we will see just how strong your student is wont we Kiba," said Naruto "Yes, it will be quite an interesting match- up. Especially since both of them seem to be masters of the blade," said Chouji.

"So are you any good with that blade," asked Kenpachi Zaraki dangerously. "You will find out soon enough," said the Mist ninja. "Now begin," said the proctor and jumped away and the first match was underway.

Suddenly there was a clash of metal against metal as the two swordsman clashed. After a second they both jumped back and each wore a bloodthirsty grin on their faces. "Heh who knew you could actually cut me with that sword," said Kenpachi wiping a deep gash from his face. "Same here," said Ryūnosuke wiping off the blood from his cheek, "and here I thought all the Leaf Ninja were pussies." "Heh I'll show you who is a pussy," said Kenpachi and they clashed again. "Humph what blood lust and skill those two have and to think they are still only Genin" thought the Raikage to himself. So it went neither giving an inch both of their bodies bleeding and covered in deep cuts by their opponent's blade. Looking at his watch Bee thought to himself "this match is taking too long; it's been over 60 minutes."

Suddenly Kenpachi saw an opening: "Finally: there he has an opening, Thought it's a small one, but an opening nonetheless" thought Kenpachi and showing unnatural speed he charged at his opponent and cut him down with full intent to kill. Not knowing what hit him Ryūnosuke fell to the ground coughing up blood, *cough* *cough* why don't you finish the job and kill me." "Oh, you're alive eh. Heh I meant to kill you with that final strike, but the fact that I didn't means you are strong. So don't bitch like a little pussy. If you want to beat me next time, become stronger than me and kill me, train harder and make your blade sharper than mine it's that simple," said the Leaf ninja.

"Examiner dude call the match already. I'm feeling sleepy." "Bee was impressed at the two Genin's' display of kendo however he quickly came out of his thoughts and said, "The match is over. Winner: Kenpachi Zaraki from the Leaf Village." "Hey, where are the medics?" the Jonin asked. "You did well Ryūnosuke, however your opponent was too strong," said the Mist ninja`s sensei.

As the medics were taking him away, Akutagawa called out to the ninja, "I'll be looking for a rematch next time we meet Kenpachi Zaraki so don't die before we have our rematch. "Heh, sure I'll be ready for you, who knows your blade might be sharper than mine the next time we meet" said Kenpachi and then he did something completely out of character as to shock his teammates, he bowed respectfully to his opponent and said, "you were a worthy opponent and I shall look forward to our rematch." "Well well it seems like another bond of friendship has been formed through battle and blood," said Naruto to himself.

"Yo, medical dude how about using some of that healing chakra to fix me up eh?" "Hey don't make a racket Kenpachi don't forget this is not your home, if you want their help go to the hospital wing with them and ask them nicely" Kiba told his student. "Eh? Oh it's you sensei, alright fine, I will shut up for now and follow them," so saying he turned and followed the medical ninja to the hospital

Next match:

Kagome Hakudoshi from the Sand village vs. Shizuka Arakawa from the Cloud village.

A/N: See what happens when the two kunoichi clash in a battle royal of gigantic proportions in the next chapter: Sand vs. Cloud. Also in response to a recent review I realised that the amount of genin that passed were 24 and not 25, however the team from Kirigakure had 4 members, so thus the number 25. Read and Review People. Show Me some love.