A Lotus in Winter: A Rock Lee Love Story

Chapter 14: The Anbu Test part three

No One's POV:
Tsunade: "The next test is an assessment of your taijutsu and weapon wielding prowess. Your opponent will be Might Guy. Remember you don't have to defeat him to pass. "
Sayuri: "It would be an honor to face a true master of taijutsu." She bowed before him in a gesture of reverence to him.
Might Guy: "There is no need to bow before me. Let's see your power of youth!"
She raised her head and vowed to try her best, however, she stated that her taijutsu wasn't as strong as it should be. She was adept with swords though and was given a wooden katana to use if she chose.

Kakashi's POV:
'Her genjutsu is truly remarkable, she improved upon my jutsu even. However the next test will push her to her limit. She still isn't completely healed from her wounds and she hasn't had much rest from what I observed. She's just been training. Well she doesn't have to defeat her opponent to pass anyway. Especially considering her opponent is Guy. She won't stand much of a chance.'

No One's POV:
These thoughts went through everyone's mind, Guy was the best taijutsu user around. She wouldn't stand a chance. That was when Might Guy's team arrived, having been summoned earlier by the hokage in order to fulfill Sayuri's request. They waited on the sidelines near Hitsugi.
Rock Lee: "Sayuri will be facing Guy sensei!? This will truly be an interesting battle of hotblooded opponents!"
Tenten: "Yeah but she doesn't stand a chance Lee. Guy sensei is the best there is! I can only hope that they both do their best!
Neji: "That is true I suppose.
Hitsugi: "He does look strong, but my master is an expert with a sword. Too bad it's not real."
At that statement, Tenten and Lee jaw dropped.
Both: "You can talk!!!"
Neji: "He's a ninja hound geniuses, of course he can talk."
Both: "Oh yeah, right."

Rock Lee's POV:
'I have always cheered Guy sensei on, but for once I am at a loss as to whom to root for. He is my sensei, but she is my comrade. I shall simply cheer for them both.'
I cheered them on heartily as the match began.
She waited for him to strike first, which he was happy to do. He did the dynamic entry and missed hitting her. She was quick on her feet but is suited to defensive fighting. I had trained her some in offensive taijutsu, but it wasn't her style. She moved with grace in a dance like manner of fighting. This just riled up Guy sensei, he wanted hot blooded action and I didn't blame him. She however fought strategically and avoided all of his blows. We were all amazed at her, even Kakashi sensei was impressed.
Guy sensei soon realized that she could defend his blows at his average speed and swapped over to his Nunchuks. She drew her sword and fended him off until he ended up with a wooden blade to his neck. 'It's all over, she won.' I thought, but then I realized at the same moment she did that his chain was around the blade. He snatched it away with such force that she fell over. Before Lady Tsunade could announce the match was over, she backflipped out of the way and got back into a defensive stance.
Lee: "Such passion! Such youth! She refuses to give up!"
Neji: "It will all be over soon, she's still not fully recovered and that is affecting her performance."
I was about to respond when Guy sensei opened the fifth gate and attacked. The speed caught her off guard and she managed to redirect the blow from her face to her chest. She flew backwards and hit the wall, she then fell to the ground and remained there.
Kakashi: "Well that went on longer than expected, especially considering her injuries. However the end result is as expected."
I felt a strong urge to run to her to help her up, but I couldn't move. Guy sensei returned to normal and Lady Tsunade was about to call the match when suddenly Sayuri pulled herself up and got back into a defensive position. Her head was lowered slightly and I knew she was in pain. Guy sensei walked over to her and reached out to ruffle her hair, but his hand was hit away. He grabbed her hands and lowered them.
Guy: "Let this match be over, you're hurt and there are more tests. Raise your head, be proud and learn from this. You fought well, if you weren't injured, it may have ended differently."
He gave her a hearty smile but she didn't raise her head. He let go of her hands and she got back in a defensive position. He seemed puzzled and Lady Tsunade walked over to them.
Lee: "What is going on? I don't understand!"
That was when I heard a gasp from the hokage.
Tsunade: "She's unconscious and still standing. This match is over, the winner is Guy."
Guy sensei was silent, everyone was. All eyes went on me.
Lee: "What?"
Guy: "It's just like at the chunin exams Lee. She's still trying to fight like you were."
My heart ached at this and I don't know why, but I ran to her. I wrapped my arms around her and she let go of her defensive position and went limp.