The Eyes of the Village: Exhibition Start!

"I am glad everyone here could be assembled today. As you may know, we have several esteemed guests with us, including the Kazekage, Gaara of the Sand, & the Mizukage, Yagura of the Mist. Please, show them how excellent shinobi you all are.", Tsunade declares while several crowds of people boo at the mention of Yagura's name. His face shows no emotion, but his big, dark purple eyes shift around the arena momentarily before falling back on the 6 ninja standing in the pit down below.

"The order will be determined randomly, & your opponents are waiting in another part of the stadium for you. 1st will be...", a screen above them shows a dice, each with a picture of 1 of the shinobi. It rolls around & bounces before stopping on Sakura. Tsunade exclaims, "Sakura Haruno! Now, for the rest please take your assigned seats & enjoy the fight against her opponent.". Everyone wonders who it could be, especially Sakura. Several gasps are heard, even 1 from the pink-haired kuniochi, as Hinata Hyuga walks out, a glare on her face.

"I guess you really will get a chance to stop me then Hinata. Good luck, you'll need it.", Sakura says as she puts her hands together. Hinata tenses up, activating her Byakugan & replies, "You might need it too Sakura.". A gong sounds, the fight is on.

Sacred Ruby Jutsu!

Chakra begins to surround Sakura, turning blazing red. The small whine of it surging turns into a shriek similar to that of a bird. The chakra surrounds Sakura, a blinding light emitting from her until finally, she stands before Hinata, clad in ruby red armor. Slightly more revealing than you'd think, the breastplate conforms to her body, while the leggings are more like a short skirt with kneepads. The same goes for her arms, but with chain mail manacles connected from her elbows up & down her fore & back-arm.

Hinata charges, aiming for Sakura's head with rapid Gentle Fist blows that Sakura dodges successfully. She sweeps the Hyuga's leg, & as she falls, hits a vicious punch into her midsection. Sakura jumps back & thinks to herself, "If only I knew more than just that 1 healing jutsu, I could end this now & send her a message!". She takes a step & suddenly she gets the feeling that something hit her like a ton of bricks. Sakura smiles as Hinata stands up.

Sacred Art: Phoenix Wing Jutsu!

Gasps & cheers sound through the arena as huge, fiery red wings shoot out from Sakura's armor & she takes to the air. The Kages all look at each other & Yagura states softly, "So they can fly, interesting.". Hinata keeps her eyes on Sakura while she flies through the air, knowing that she's up to something. Sakura flies around & swoops down, her wing hitting Hinata & setting her clothes on fire. "This is better than I thought!", she thinks to herself as she swoops down again.

The villagers look on in amazment as Sakura flies through the air, & Hinata rolls around in the dirt to try & extinguish her flaming clothes. She whips off her jacket & tosses it away, glaring at Sakura, palms ready. "Let's show her what this can really do!", Sakura thinks to herself before swooping down again, the flames burning hotter than ever. This time though, she meets a vicious palm to her face that sends her reeling & causes her wings to disappear. Hinata charges at her downed opponent & begins to strike at her intensely, Sakura barely able to avoid the strikes.

She manages to roll away & pop up, her sword flying out of her hands almost instinctively. "Ruby Rapier!", she cries out without thinking, & the blade of her sword crystalizes. "What the...", she sputters out in shock as she stares at the rapier. Hinata rushes over, & Sakura throws the sword down, her fist nearly connecting with the face of the young Hyuga girl. However, Hinata's blow didn't miss, & she got struck right on the nose again.

Sakura shakes off the cobwebs, & as Hinata says something, she notices her sword. It's stuck in the ground, but the interesting part is that it's burning the ground! Sakura runs up the wall quickly & flips over Hinata to grab the rapier & pull it from the ground. "Let's turn up the heat, Hinata.", Sakura says with a smile. Sakura goes to swing her sword & Hinata fires back, "No, let's not!".

Gentle Step Twin Lion Fists!

Chakra blazes from Hinata's hands & she dives at Sakura, they connect with the sword, flames bursting everywhere before both of them fly backward. Each of them land on their feet, & Sakura swings her sword out in front of her, flames erupting from it & hurtling toward Hinata. She dodges them easily, flexing underneath & around them with little effort. The armor clad kunoichi growls & rushes toward the Hyuga heir, sword in flames as she prepares to run her through. Hinata looks afraid, but doesn't let it stop her. She puts her hands out & starts moving them around in front of her, sending blades of chakra toward Sakura. She easily cuts through them & punches Hinata hard, taking her down.

As Sakura stands above her, sword pointed at her neck, Hinata says, "I...I used to always cry & give up.....I nearly went the wrong way. Naruto....he...he showed me the right way. I always was chasing him....trying to overtake him when all I really wanted....", tears start to flow from her eyes as she looks up at Sakura, "All I wanted was to walk with him....to be with him. Naruto changed me! His smile saved me! He made me better...I'm not afraid to die for him....I...I love him.".

"That's enough Sakura! This fight is over.", Tsunade announces loudly. Sakura sheathes the rapier & dispells the jutsu, before turning to walk away. A group of people come running out to Hinata, but they're all beaten there by one person: Naruto. "Are you alright?", he asks as he kneels next to her. Hinata turns bright red & nods, but Naruto holds her & helps Hinata to her feet. "Don't faint on me this time. Did you mean what you said, all that stuff about saving you? About....about loving me?", he inquires as he holds Hinata closer than they've been before.

The other walk past Sakura, wanting to make sure Hinata was ok. She walks inside the stadium & makes her way to her seat, telling herself, "Well, at least Naruto gets to be happy now.", while trying not to cry.

Ninja Facts: Yagura

Also known as the 4th Mizukage, Yagura held the 3-Tailed Giant Turtle within himself. Holding much greater control that that of Naruto, or even Gaara, when it comes to their Tailed Beasts; Yagura is supremely strong & without a doubt worthy to be a Kage.

Age: Unknown, but appearence suggests he's young.
Weight: 121.8 lbs
Height: 5'3" (approx.)
Chakra Type: Water
Signature Jutsus: Unknown
Reg. # & Mission Stats: Unknown

Random Points of Interest

Yagura is 1 of only 2 Jinchuriki known to have been a Kage, the other being Gaara.

It is rumored that Yagura is related to Yukimaru, but it is unknown at this time.

Yagura is known to carry a large staff, with 2 hooks on each end, 1 larger than the other.

Mysterious, but strangely awesome, the 4th Mizukage! Yagura of the Bloody Mist! Check back soon for more Ninja Facts!