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[h2][color=orange]Giichi Uzumaki[/color][/h2][/center]

	[color=orange][i][b]S[/b]he's a tough one,[/i][/color] he admitted, eyes glancing over his shoulder at Rei . 

	[b]S[/b]he wanted cover but just how much could he give her alone. With Yamato captured and his opponent baring down on him, it seemed like the most he could do now was hope for the best, all while putting up one hell've a fight. He re-fixed his grip on the tanto and calmly nodded, his voice oddly calm and reassuring. 
	
	[color=orange] “[color=yellow][b]Lightening Release: NERVE[/b] … [/color]Take your time, Rei-chan. I won't let a single person harm you.”[/color] Penny-sized orbs raised five-feet around them, they werefirelight that shined like lanterns before fading away. His enemy's face was hidden beneath the straw hat but he could see caution inching his feet forwards.

	[b]T[/b]hen the grass-ninja vanished again, sending Giichi on edge as he waited.  His blue eyes fidgeted all over the field … that was until he felt movement to his left. [color=orange][i][b]H[/b]e's trying to blind-side me! Not too keen on waiting on Rei's jutsu it seems![/i][/color] He reacted the exact moment he felt the intrusion, with a quick-slide to the left, he swiped at the man with his tanto. He missed rather easily this time. Had he seen it coming?

	[color=orange][i] [b]N[/b]o,[/i][/color] he assumed. [color=orange][i] [b]H[/b]e's just too fast. Even with my upped reaction speed, all I can do is defend.[/i][/color]

	[b]B[/b]y the time Yamato had neared them, Giichi was covered in small bruises and scratches. His custom jutsu was impressive, it made him quicker, but he had a long way to go before he could combat Chunins and Jonins with them. Haggard, Giichi smiled behind Yamato's back. 

	[color=orange] “ [b]H[/b]ell yea, been waiting to use it. Haven't seen a opening yet.”[/color] His eyes staid on the ninjas around them. His mind concerned for Rei's jutsu. If she didn't hurry it up, she might not get the chance to complete it again. Giichi smirked, hearing Yamato speak of the Hokage. [color=orange] “ [b]H[/b]ehe, you Minamorus are interesting. I can see why the village acknowledges you.”[/color] 	

	[b]Y[/b]amato burst into action again, the blow that rocked the ninja's jaw was loud. Heat flared into the air with it. Giichi felt it and heard it but focused on his own palm as he twisted his chakra, contained it, and formed it into a swirling strength. Wind twisted violently as chakra gathered at the center of his hand, a mystic blue sphere eventually came to life. Once it was done, Giichi had to focus beyond the tossed bangs of his hair to see his target. 

	[b]L[/b]ike a bomb, Yamato burst into flames and obscured the area in a sweltering light. Giichi knew this was his chance, this was the time! Starting forwards, Giichi curved around tightly until he was faced with the man. [color=lightblue] “[b]RASENGANNNN![/b]”[/color] He could feel the jutsu grinding against the man's back, saw the man's grass-armor ripped to shreds before it continued to twist skin, muscles, and fracture bones. [color=orange] “[b]A[/b]rrrrghhhhhhhhh!!!”[/color] Giichi wailed as he pushed it even further and sent the man's spinning into Yamato's attack. 

	[b]R[/b]olling with the momentum, Giichi skidded until he landed onto the sides of his feet and grinned. The exhilaration of using it rushed through his veins; the power that came with it, vigorously reassured him of his potential. He clenched his fist and brought it to his side. [color=orange] “Yea! We can do this,”[/color] he thought full-heartily. 

	[b]L[/b]ong tails of dust and dirt was stranded in the air now but Giichi made his way to the others well enough. [color=orange] “[b]N[/b]ow that's some good teamwork! Do you think we can handle the rest-”[/color] He was interrupted by Rei's jutsu finally being completely. Like Yamato, her fist were aflame. He looked between the both of them, feeling hopeful now. 

	Before Yamato could even give him the go-ahead, Giichi had already charged in tow of the girl. This battle would have to end quickly. He wasn't sure how much longer, Yamato and Rei could keep this up. And he was sure he couldn't survive the ninjas alone. 	

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[h2][color=red]Daiki Naito[/color][/h2][/center]

	[b]D[/b]aiki glanced at Doto and Rin. They would be safe with Haruka but was he really authoritative enough to keep them in check? He seriously doubted it, those two would drag him around like a pet and he'd follow without considering reeling them in. Rubbing his head, he reluctantly followed Aoi deeper into the store.

	Once out  of earshot, Anemone in hand, Daiki spoke. [color=red] “ [b]A[/b]oi, are you sure about this? You're leaving them with Haruka after all. He's capable but he's far from a leader.”[/color] he explained to her. He lowered his head and sighed, his face thoughtful. It was possible he was being to judgmental but considering the recent turn of events. He had the right to be.