Round 2: Genin Losers Bracket: Takanobu vs Akihiro

[Ace Trainer]

The arena has a 25m radius and is mostly comprised of grass land, trees to provide some shelter and texture to the battlefield. However, 5m from the wall surrounding the entire arena is sandy terrain. The arena is marked by a 20m high wall that is built in the shape of a doughnut, the seats are layered with ten rows running along the whole perimeter of the arena. There is a tower that is supported by pillars and columns above the northers side of the stadium, this is where the representatives of other nations are seated. The participants have the own place to wait until their turn, it is at the bottom section of the wall surrounding the battlefield and has a viewing window that allows the participants to watch fighting that take place. Takanobu will begin at the eastern most point, standing directly in front of the sand. Akihiro will begin at the western most point, standing directly in front of the sand.

The judges for this bout will be [Asawari, Taeko; Onu], [Shirayuki; Kumiko; Seiken] and [Takuya, Minori; Kabu]

First poster has 72 hours to respond, all following posts have 48 hours, with one [1] extension granted upon request. Please ensure you're familiar with the rules for the event. If you're currently in registry, the 72 hours begins once both participants have been approved.

Takanobu posts first.

[Legacy]

"So this is what it feels like to compete..." Takanobu spoke at an insiders tone, standing completely immersed in the moment as though to be an immovable statue. Behind him, sand churned giving way to a Stern wind that had blown through the stadium. Despite the grass beneath his feet and trees familiar to those nurtured by the Senju, Takanobu was most taken by how large of a crowd had gathered. A feeling of unease washed over him but the fledgling Ninja did his best not to waver; there was more at stake today than in his entire career, Takanobu owed a performance today to the village, to everyone.

Takanobu was he thought, prepared for battle. Wearing the hand made burgundy colored battle armor of his family, he knew he'd been protected both physically and in spirit. Senju armor was after all, among the most resilient in all the land. While the black fishnet fabrics he wore offered no true protection against weaponry they assured him ease of movement and comfort; both of which were Paramount In an unfamiliar setting. Everything else about his attire was standard right now to his mask, headband, gloves and Degen. Takanobu did not know just what kind of an opponent he were up against though he held no reservations about his training, either.

"I've come this far, I won't give up now." Takanobu stated boldly. "I'm going to give it all I've got!"

[Ace Trainer]

A stone would fall from the sky and strike Akihiro on the head, disqualifying him.