From there it was over very fast, Suigetsu using his Chunin level speed to close in on the girl, engaging the genjutsu user in close combat.
Against a trained swordsman she didn't stand a chance, and was soon left unconscious, having been blasted backwards into the nearby wall.
It was a pity really, but sometimes you were stuck with a bad
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(With Naruto)
"Subtlety and restraint, they aren't things Suigetsu knows much about." Naruto said dryly, as he looked down at Suigetsu with an amused expression.
"Better to end it quickly then make it a drawn out battle." Chojuro shrugged, not wanting to badmouth his fellow Swordsman, like Pain did. Though considering this was Pain…, he really shouldn't be surprised one of Kiri's most deadly Shinobi could be a bit of a dick.
"True, but the sword he used is somewhat well known." Naruto said as he looked up and saw that he had his team were receiving some speculative glances form the rest of the Konoha Jounin.
A number of them had clearly recognised the sword Suigetsu used.
"I am sure many will be wondering what a member of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist is doing taking a Chunin Exam."
Hodan chuckled as he heard that. "Well the Seven Swordsmen need to advance to Chunin like any other Shinobi."
Naruto sighed as he heard that. Not answering as he saw the board light up again as the next competitors were called.
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(Sasuke Uchiha Vs Ino Yamanaka)
The match that followed was almost embarrassing in how short it was.
The Uchiha although pale and weak from his exertions in the Forest of Death, managed to defeat the blonde Yamanaka Heiress in less than thirty seconds, not even needing to use a Jutsu or activate his Sharingan as he beat her with pure physical ability and taijutsu.
Hayate had barely shouted "begin" before it was finished. Ino hadn't even been able to put up a guard before she had been punched in the stomach, which bent her double and winded her.
A knee to the face followed which broke her nose and sent her stumbling backwards. This was followed by a low sweeping kick that knocked her off her feet, and then a kunai pointed at her throat.
Which forced her to surrender, blood bubbling from her nose and her eyes wide in shock and a slight bit of fear.
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(With Naruto)
"What the hell happened? I think I blinked and I missed it!" Suigetsu shouted mockingly from where he was stood next to Naruto, Hodan and Chojuro.
"Don't be a shit Suigetsu." Naruto spoke up bluntly as he saw the frowns being sent towards them by Ino's team.
Glancing over at them Naruto's eyes met Shikamaru's for a moment, not noticing as Shikamaru gained a look of faint confusion and recognition as he saw Naruto's scarlet eyes and black sclera.
Instead Naruto was more concerned with fighting down his own sarcastic comments at the almost embarrassingly fast defeat. Like seriously, he thought as an Heiress of an important Shinobi Clan she would at least put up a fight.
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(Tenten Vs Temari)
This match ended up being almost as one-sided as the one before. But not through any lack of skill on either combatants part. Instead the swiftness of this match came from just a bad match up.
The fight started with Tenten showing her skills and expertise with numerous different weapons, bombarding Temari with kunai, shuriken and multiple other blades.
Despite the speed and accuracy with which she threw them though, not a single one of the multiple weapons that she threw towards Temari actually managed to hit her.
This was something that shocked the members of Tenten's team, after all apparently Tenten never missed
It became worse for the brunette once that Temari announced that Tenten would be defeated once her fan was fully unfolded. This had just enraged Tenten even more, thinking that the blonde was just underestimating her
Tenten kept trying to land a hit on Temari, but it was futile. She ended up deciding to go close-range, but it was already too late. Temari saw her coming and with a flick of her battle fan a powerful gust of wind had sent Tenten flying just before she was smashed against the handle of Temari's gigantic fan
In the end the match was just as one-sided as the others.
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(With Naruto)
"The girl would probably benefit from focusing on mastering one weapon, instead of being adept at a dozen." Naruto said simply, Suigetsu and Chojuro nodding along.
"The girl was a wind user though, it is difficult to get in close against those." Hodan spoke up.
"Difficult but not impossible." Naruto replied, knowing from experience that it was very possible. After all he had defeated wind users before with just his axe.
All Tenten needed to do was learn how to get in close, either by using ninjutsu or by increasing her speed and agility, a bit of polish that was all Tenten's skills needed if she wanted to make it to Chunin.
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(Zaku Abumi Vs Hodan)
This match like those that went before it was swift and brutal. Zaku, an Oto Shinobi who seemed to use wind based ninjutsu like Temari.
Unlike her though he had two holes in each of his palms, each of which allowed him to release condensed blasts of air from the attached nozzles, they were… unique to say the least.
No doubt against a normal Shinobi these blasts of wind would be deadly, as wind could not only bludgeon but also cut. Unfortunately though he was facing off against Hodan, also known as the Cannonball.
The moment Hayate began the match, Hodan had already activated his blood line ability. Propelling himself across the arena at eye watering speeds. His body a blur as he propelled himself forward.
Zaku hadn't been able to dodge as a few seconds after the match began Hodan's, heavily armoured, stocky body ploughed into him, knocking him of his feet and crushing him against the far wall.
Suffice to say the boy had had to be carried off on a stretcher, his ribcage, arms and legs all being mangled and broken. Hodan meanwhile was practically uninjured, the armour he wore having protected him from the impact.
Instead he had merely stretched a bit and then waltzed back up to the stands, not noticing as the other genin stared at his few second defeat of Zaku.
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(With Naruto)
"And that boys and girls is why they call Hodan the 'Cannonball'…" Naruto said with a wince as he saw some Chunin carry Zaku's broken body away.
"And I thought Suigetsu had no restraint." Chojuro spoke up absentmindedly.
"Hey!" Suigestu complained indignantly as he gave Chojuro a betrayed look.
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(Shikamaru Nara vs Erza Uzumaki)
Naruto cocked an eyebrow as he heard this match up, brains versus brawn. Erza although intelligent was not on the level of a genius like Shikamaru.
Shikamaru on the other hand whilst a decent enough genin, had nowhere near as much talent or raw power as Erza. It would be interesting to see how this battle unfolded.
"I forfeit."
Or at least it would have if Shikamaru hadn't just forfeited. The boy having no doubt realised that his chances against Erza were slim to none.
As even if he did manage to catch her in his 'Kagemane Jutsu' it was likely that she could overpower it through sheer physical ability.
This was not taking into account the fact she could make hundreds of Kage Bushin, more than he could possibly hope to hold back. So thinking back on it he probably made the right decision to forfeit when he did.
Unfortunately though this also meant that he wouldn't have a chance at becoming a Chunin this time around, he hadn't shown anywhere near enough to be promoted and had not even attempted to try his luck against Erza, even in a heavily monitored environment like the arena.
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(With Naruto)
"Have to say I was not expecting that…" Naruto said blandly, a slight smile spreading across his face as he looked to the side and saw Asuma comically slamming his head against the railing. Whilst the other Jounin looked on in resigned amusement.
In the arena Hayate didn't even blink as he dismissed both combatants and turned to find out who would be fighting next. Shikamaru meanwhile lazily made his way back to the stands, his hands in his pocket and a bored expression on his face.
Erza however scowled in irritation before letting out a faint sigh and walking up to the stands as well. Giving Naruto a sideways glance as she did so, before returning to where her mother and sister were waiting, amused expressions clearly evident on their faces.
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