Chapter 5 Rankings

As soon as the match started Kyosuke sprinted towards Toru at an amazing pace. "I'm not gonna give ya any time to get comfortable" Taunted Kyosuke as he sent a barrage of swift punches and swipes at Toru who was dodging each attack.

"yeah well i'm not gonna give you a chance to get close to me" Sidestepping out the range of a hook Toru Toru let out a roundhouse aimed at Kyousuke's rib. "Time to get serious. Better be ready" Adopting a new wider stance and lowering his arms to chest level Toru started hopping from one foot to another keeping some distance from Kyosuke but still within striking range.

"Finally, i was starting to get bored" Grinning, Kyosuke adopted a new stance. " Get ready for my clans form, if you go all out then so will I".

Kyosuke started the match again, even faster then before sending even more swipes and hooks at Toru who kept on the defensive dodging and blocking the strikes. The match seemed to be in Kyosukes favor having kept Toru retreating every strike he sent until Toru seemed to get into the rhythm of Kyosukes attack. Sending kicks at him after every swipe and a punch after one of Kyousuke's own. Even still he was being pushed back out of the fighting arena.

'He is way faster than i thought i'm almost out of the ring. He probably thinks he can keep me out of the ring if I step out. He is in for a surprise.' Toru thought while he kept on the defensive.

As soon as Toru's foot touched out of bounds the instructor yelled for a point for Kyousuke who started to grin " This is as far as you g-" He was cut off as a kick planted itself on his gut. Now he was the one on the defensive trying to regain his breath but the flurry of kicks Toru kept dishing never gave him a chance.

Now at the center of the ring Toru decided to give one last push before retreating for abreather. Sending a roundhouse followed by a sidekick to the face with the same foot. Kyosuke was shaken at the strength of the roundhouse and barely had his arms ready to block the kick to the head promptly breaking his guard.

This was the opportunity Toru needed. Pivoting he sent another roundhouse aimed at Kyosukes face that Kyosuke had no choice but to duck under. Falling for the trap, Toru used the momentum to send a spinning back kick at Kyosukes chest. With a loud bang Kyosuke fell on his back out of breath.

Panting, Toru reatreated and allowed himself to recuperate as the countdown went on.

"Point against Kyosuke" declared the judge as he stood after regaining his own breath.

"That's what i get for getting cocky, you're not bad." Kyosuke said resuming his stance.

Nodding Toru resumed his own stance and clashed once again with his opponent who seemed more focused. He hit faster, harder. Each strike leaving a sting on Torus body who responded in kind with powerful kicks and a punch everytime Kyosuke let his guard down, but as the match progressed Kyosuke became fiercer while Toru seemed to slow down.

'Just what I'd expect from a clan kid but that other brat isn't bad himself he's lasted pretty long against the Sarutobi's monkey style and even fought back but this match is over' Mizuki thought as he scribbled on his notes.

Back in the arena Kyosuke kept on barraging Toru who could only block the strikes now. Seeing this he decided to finish it. He sent out a chakra infused jab that penetrated Torus guard and landed a clean hit on his temple followed by a sweep to his feet and finishing with posing his fist on the downed Toru.

"Fight end! Winner Kyosuke! you will be allowed a ten minute rest before heading to the finals."

Kyosuke nodded to the judge and held out a hand to Toru who accepted it. "You gave a great fight Im impressed. Who taught you?"

"I'm self taught and seeing you i'm a long way away. Those last punches were fearsome man, it still stings a bit." Toru said picking himself up with a bit of help.

"Woah thats awesome, if you knew how to incorporate chakra like I do it this match would have been even harder. Replied Kyosuke as he picked the prize money up. "Still woulda won though".

"Yeah keep telling yourself that. As soon as i get the hang of fusing the two you won't even see my kicks coming." Toru said while laying himself down to rest.

"Kyosuke, Neji head on to the ring." Mizuki yelled "It's time for the finals."

"What about the semi-final for third?" Toru asked

"The Uchiha has been incapacitated and by the looks of it so are you Uzumaki, You will be tied for third place." Mizuki dismissed.

The final match lasted a few minutes with Kyosuke giving his all but still Neji never let up. Even though both managed to land hits, Neji's were more precise and fiercer. Finally Neji landed a lance strike to Kyosukes throat preventing him from continuing concluding the match.

"It was your destiny to lose to the Hyugas gentle fist, we are the Taijutsu masters of Konoha." Neji sneered as he stepped out of the ring.

"Man what's his problem?" Toru asked as he helped Kyosuke up.

"He's just a prick" Kyosuke answered.

"All right cadets go get some rest while we discuss the results of the tournament." Mizuki said signaling for them to head to a shaded area. He proceeded to enter the academy.

After some time Mizuki returned with Iruka and Yuto.

"All right listen up we will state your rankings in three areas. Chakra, mental and physical prowess. We will not repeat so listen up." Yuto said.

Iruka took the first turn and listed the results, surprisingly Toru was no longer in the bottom five like he was at the control exercises.

Next up was the mental and he was listed as second by Yuto, not surprising really and finally he was tied at third for physician with the Uchiha but he noticed that not all of them where corresponding to the results of the tournament.

"All right listen up the general rankings will be posted tomorrow so go on and get some rest brats. You've earned it." Yuto said as he dismissed the class for the day.