Lost (Updated)

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The second stage of the chunin exam had ended and everyone who had passed was taken to another area an arena of sorts. Sora looked around her eyes focusing on the sound ninja they had fought in the forest.

"How did they get here," Senshi mumbled.

"They were strong, It probably didn't take much effort for them to replace the scroll we took and get the other one," Aisura sighed. 

Sora turned away from them continuing to scan the area, the sand ninja were here, all the rookies as well. A lot of people were still beaten up, but team 13 had a chance to rest thankfully and heal their wounds thanks to Aisura.            

"I wonder what will happen now?" Senshi questioned. 

Their attention was drawn to the front as the Hokage began talking. But soon another ninja popped in explaining what was happening next. Sora listened carefully as he explained that more people had passed than they expected and they had to lessen the number some more so they would be going through a preliminary round. It was a one-on-one fight, so the numbers would be cut in half again. The battles were going to be randomly picked. Sora looked at Aisura being the most worried about him in this. She shook her head, he would be fine. He had grown stronger recently. The option to drop out was given to those who weren't able to continue. 

Kabuto dropped out as well As Yasushi and Sachiko. Sora shot them a suspicious look, she knew at least Kabuto could continue if he wanted to so why was he leaving? After no one else left a screen was revealed as the randomisation of the battles began. Everyone watched as it cycled through the names soon stopping. Sora's eyes narrowed as she looked at Senshi who was up first going against Norio. All eyes were suddenly on them.

"Better to get this over with," Senshi said stretching. 

"Indeed, let's make this quick," Norio said seeming indifferent to it all. 

Everyone was soon up in the viewing area above the arena their sensei with them. Tatsuo stood behind Sora and Aisura watching Senshi as the two stood facing each other.

"I hope she's recovered enough," Aisura mumbled worry in his voice.

"She'll be fine. I have no doubt she'll be the victorious one," Sora said not a hint of worry in her voice. 

The man walked back as the battle began. Senshi started it off immediately running at him her fist aiming towards him. He jumped to the side easily dodging it. Sora's eyes narrowed he was quick. Senshi turned on her heel jumping up into the air and coming down on him preparing to kick him from above but he again dodged effortlessly. 

"He's quick, will Senshi be able to get him?" Aisura questioned.

"She just needs to get used to his moves. She's not used to finding people like that. Usually, the people she goes against are those who meet her attacks with equal or greater force. She's not used to people going for a more evasive route," Sora said. 

"But will she get used to it before she uses all her energy," Aisura questioned worried. 

Senshi glared at Norio, he was quick, and she also knew nothing about him. He never spoke to anyone he was a complete mystery in the academy and even still now. He just looked at her a bored look on his face, not attacking he was just dodging her. 

"Can you hurry this along," He asked.

Senshi went to snap but took a deep breath, she had to focus her anger as Katsumi Sensei said. He knew Sesnhi had a short temper and was trying to use it against her. So she had to stay calm and have intent behind every attack. If she lost her cool she would be handing him the win. She just had to make him react.