Jutsu Showdown: Ino vs. Sakura!
A couple of days later, during a break from traveling, the Chunin & Naruto were sitting together & talking about random things, when Sakura asks Naruto about his jutsu. "Well, it's called the Wave Shell Shield. I haven't really gotten the hang of it yet, I still have to memorize all those damn hand-signs...", he says. All of them laugh & then Sakura replies, "I'm sure it can't be that hard Naruto. I guess I'll find out for myself soon, seeing as how I'm next.", Shikamaru moves away the moment he sees how pissed Ino is, "YOU REALLY THINK YOU'RE NEXT BILLBOARD BROW?! I WAS 2ND, NOT YOU!", she screams at Sakura in outrage. They glare at each other & Sakura fires back, "SHOVE IT INO-PIG, I WAS 2ND & YOU KNOW IT! Besides, YOU'LL NEED THE PRACTICE!". Naruto tries to break it up, which only adds fuel to the fire, resulting in him getting beat down by both of the young kunoichi.
"Ladies, stop. Now I've been thinking about this, because honestly you both did it at the same time. So, since I can't teach you both at the same time, there will be a competition to decide who's next!", Tsachi declares. The girls look at each other, then at Tsachi, "A competition?", they ask in unison before glaring at each other again."That's right. A competition to determine who's more prepared to learn such a complicated technique. So each of you take a hour, & pick 5 jutsu you know to show off to us. Then whoever wants to judge, which I assume is everyone, will help me pick.", Tsachi states happily. As they begin to walk away to prepare, Tsachi adds, "By the way, you can only use jutsu of your designated nature. Meaning, Sakura your jutsus have to be Fire Style, while Ino, yours must be Wind. Anything else, & you lose automatically. Good luck, you both have 1 hour.".
A hour later, Tsachi goes to get them. Sakura walks back slowly, hoping to herself that she's ready. Ino, on the other hand, Tsachi ends up dragging her back kicking & screaming. "I just need 5 more minutes, just 5. PLEASE TSACHI, JUST 5 MORE MINUTES!", she begs while holding onto a tree. Tsachi sighs & replies, "Ok, you have 5 minutes to get back to the campsite, or Sakura wins by forfeit.". Ino lets go & sprints back to the campsite.
"Now then, here are the rules. You will take turns doing your jutsu. Each of us will rate you based on complexity, strength, chakra control, skill & presentation. Using psyjutsu will give you bonus points but if you fail, you will not receive a 2nd chance. Sakura, you are first.", Tsachi states before the others sit down to watch.
Fire Style: Blazing Shuriken Dance!
Sakura throws several shuriken into the air & catches them on fire. They fly through the air before landing in front of Ino. Sakura smiles at her arrogantly, feeling good about herself. Now it's Ino's turn.
Ninja Art: Hurricane Blade Jutsu!
Ino breathes in deeply & expels a massive burst of air, sending her flying backwards as a hurricane forms & slashes a couple trees to pieces. "Impressive, both of you. However, Sakura did better this time.", Tsachi states. 1-0, Sakura
Sakura's smile grows wider as she prepares for her 2nd jutsu....
Water Fire Style: Burning Steam Jutsu!
Sakura burns the ground in front of her, then shoots water that evaporates & forms a steam cloud. Unfortunately, it forms around her, causing her to run out screaming in pain. Ino laughs & says, "Thanks Billboard Brow!".
Water Fire Wind Style: Burning Steam Blade!
Ino uses a burst of wind to send the steam through a pair of trees, their ends blackened & burnt. 1-1, tie.
Sakura grows angry & puts her hands together....
Fire Style: Flame Flower Jutsu!
She jumps into the air & 3 small fireballs shoot out, colliding into each other & exploding in the shape of a flower. Ino growls & tells herself, "I can't do that..not yet, but I've got a jutsu to match hers!"
WIND STYLE: FALLING PETAL DANCE!
A gust of wind appears, sweeping petals off the flowers & causing a flowery tornado of death to appear, which hits the ground right next to Sakura. "Nice job girls, very nice. However, since Sakura pulled off psyjutsu, she wins this round.", Tsachi says. 2-1, Sakura
Sakura steps forward & puts her hands together again...
Water Fire Style: Flame Stream Jutsu!
After a moment though...nothing happens. Ino laughs & blurts out, "Oh my god that was perfect! Just what I need!", they all look at her & she shuts up.
Ninja Art: Soul of Divine Wind!
Ino's body began to glow, an aura of chakra completely surrounding her. "Well, Ino did a jutsu...", Shikamaru states. Tsachi & the others nod. 2-2, tie. Sakura calmly steps up & starts using hand-signs, after about 20 or so....
Fire Style: Inferno Blaze Jutsu!
A series of massive fireballs erupt from Sakura, engulfing the entire area around them in flame. "Nice job Sakura!", Ino calls out sarcastically while trying to protect her hair. She shakes her head slowly....
Sacred Water Art: Wave Shell Shield!
Out of nowhere, they're encased in a giant shell made of water. They all look to see who made it, & see Naruto standing in the middle, water flowing out of him as he struggles to hold it. A moment later he collapses, & they all run over to him to see if he's ok. He smiles softly & says, "Ino, do your jutsu for us.". They all smile & Ino nods before stepping back & puts her hands together.
Wind Style: Gale of Justice
The wind picks up, blowing & blowing, howling as it moves over them. The wind stops & Ino drops to her knees, Tsachi smiles & states, "Ino wins. I'll teach her, then Sakura, followed by Sasuke & Shikamaru. For now though, let's relax.". Sakura punches the ground, causing a crater to form under her before she walks off.
Ninja Facts: Tsachi Shiruba
It's time once again for Ninja Facts, where you discover some of the things you didn't know about your favorite (or least favorite) ninja!
Today's profile is on the mysterious Tsachi Shiruba, the renegade of the Hidden Cloud Village. A seemingly unbeatable ninja, Tsachi controls the natures of all the main types, even able to mix & match them on a whim. After extensive, rigourous & even near fatal training by the 3rd & 4th Raikages, he became the Head Ninja of his village & what was thought to be the only key needed to unlock the powers of The Sage of Six Paths. He's the only known ninja to have more than 1 Kekkai Genkai, but nobody knows his true potential, nobody but Tsachi himself.
Age: 21
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200 lbs
Rank: Jonin
Birthday: July 7th
Mission Stats: Lightning; 17 D-rank, 2 C-rank, 5 B-rank, 22 A-rank, 9 S-rank (went rogue during his last mission). Leaf; 7 D-rank, 4 C-rank, 3 B-rank, 6 A-rank, 2 S-rank (including current mission)
Random Points of Interest
"Shiruba" means silver in Japanese, while "Tsachi" means earth.
Tsachi's parents were considered rogue ninja
His interests include reading, writing, cooking, hanging out with friends & cleaning.
Tsachi's hair grows in 3 colors: blonde, blue & black; he uses no dyes.
His favorite food is fried unagi or seafood & chicken ramen, while his least favorites are vegetables & any kind of grey "meats".
Not much, I know, but maybe in time we can find out more about this mysterious man from the northeast! So remember to check out Ninja Facts again soon for all your trivial needs!