Test 1: Tieren, Kurogane

[Tieren]

Noticing the motion for him to follow Kurogane, Tieren walked in, following Kurogane's exact steps. When they eventually made it to the statue, Tieren could see the writing on it. "Teamwork is Key?" He took notice of the swords in the statue. There were two of them. Two swords for two people. Looking at them closely, he would try to see if something was special about them. If there was, he would let Kurogane know. Aside from that, he said "Two swords, and the words 'Teamwork is Key'. The only thing I can think is that pulling the swords out will cause a trap to activate, and this scroll and everything was a complete trap, Or, this will lead to the exit or real scroll. It seems as though its a big gamble. Perhaps the thing to allow us to pass the exams, or the thing that might kill us off. What should we do?" He then looked at the swords again. He thought they should pull them out. They could probably use chakra if it was really going to lead to their deaths, but only pulling the swords out would let them know.

[Kuro]

Now with both of the Cloud Shinobi standing before the statue, they had examined it carefully and Kurogane had come to one assumption of a possibility. "Alright Tieren, the only thing I can see to do, is maybe pull these swords out... But I'm not sure if that's the right thing to do, it could be a trap," Kurogane said as he looked at his partner. "What do you suppose?" he asked.

Kurogane waited for a response his mind racing, he knew that this was a strong chance of being a trap but he also knew it might be his only way out of these death traps of exams. He knew the risk, but he knew the risk of not trying this. So he waited for his teammate to decide.

[Tieren]

Holding his staff in his hand and using it as a cane, as well as holding the holster, with the Naginata in it, Tieren shoved the staff into the holster as well and gently held it out. "Kurogane, I feel that if I put this on my own back, I wouldnt be able to move much. Plus, if I put it on the floor, and it happened to fall out, Id lose the holster and the weapons. Do you mind putting it on for just a bit so we can take care of this?" If Kurogane would take it, then Tieren would look back at the swords.

"Alright, the only thing I can guess is that we have to pull them out. It says teamwork is key, so it has to be exactly at the same time. Even a millisecond off, and a trap could be activated. Timing it essential... no... its crucial right now. Now, put your hand on the sword and pull on my count." If Kurogane would do so, Tieren would put his own hand on the sword. "Ready? 1, 2, 3, PULL!" He would say, hoping Kurogane's timing was spot on, and pulling on the sword himself. As he did, he would block his hearing to Kurogane and focus on the room they were in and the hallway behind him. He was trying to see if he could hear a single sound. If the sword came out, he would move to escape whatever sound came, if one did. If it didnt come out, he would let go and move away, but only if a sound was heard.

[Kuro]

Kurogane listened to what Tieren spoke of about his weapons. Taking the holster from Tieren he nodded simply to acknowledge the reasons of Tieren's request. He then placed the Holster on his back and waited for what Tieren had to say about these swords. He knew that Tieren was far more experienced as a shinobi compared to Kurogane and he knew that strategy was one of his strong points... unlike Kurogane.

"Alright, so we pull at the same time right?" he asked, and then he placed his right hand on the handle of the sword. He awaited Tieren's response.

"Ready? 1, 2, 3, PULL!"

Tieren said, and on pull they both pulled the swords by the handles upward. Should they come out, Kurogane was ready to move if needed.

(Cue Examiner)

[Chuunin Examiner]

The Cloud shinobi were smarter then they looked upon first glance. Using Teamwork Like they had been told to, the two ninja pulled forth both swords from the belly of the stone like beast before them. Doing it at the exact same time was key, and it seemed like for whatever reason, nothing happened. Just then, movement from within the statue.

A Large movement going upwards from the statues stomach, until it would seem to regurgitate another scroll! The white scroll now lay upon a platform right over the wordings "Teamwork is Key". This scroll would appear to be much prettier and sparkly, with gold shavings upon it and having very very fancy writing. This, was for sure the scroll they needed to advance.

Should the Cloud shinobi open the scroll, it would too, indeed have fancy writing upon it. The scroll would read of course, of perhaps, another riddle for the two shinobi.

"Patience is also, Key"

What would this mean? What were the shinobi's next move in this exam?

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Sorry I have not posted in awhile, my fault, forgot to check the exams, I apologize.

[Kuro]

(OOC: Sorry I was gone over the weekend, and when I returned I was waiting for Tieren to post but he hasn't been on... so I'll just post I guess.)

Kurogane was on edge, listening for any movement or traps being set off by their actions. Still holding the sword with his left hand, he reached forward with his right hand and grabbed a hold of the scroll that was white but seemed beautiful. He was cautious as he picked it up. He looked over at Tieren, unsure if opening this scroll would be right. He took in a deep breath, then he set the sword's blade against the ground and leaned it upon his leg. Taking both hands Kurogane opened the scroll slowly. As he opened he hoped for no traps to be set off.

He then began to read what the scroll contained, as he read the words he spoke them aloud so Tieren would know. "Patience is also, Key," he said. His eyes widened, was this a trap.

[Kuro]

Closing the white scroll, Kurogane placed it on his person. He then looked at the statue, since the scroll was clearly not a trap, he began to examine this statue before him. "What could it mean by 'Patience is also, Key,'..." he said out loud, so that Tieren could speak if he saw fit. Kurogane's green eyes scanned the statue, hoping to take note in detail on it. Then he looked up at the ceiling and then around at the walls. He was unsure of what could possibly be the way out of the wretched death trap.

(Umm.. Cue Examiner I guess.)

[Chuunin Examiner]

With the time passing and their Patience showing itself well, two large boxes fell from the ceiling straight above Kuro and Tieren! Being silent in their decent and not making any noises, the heavy stone boxes, with gravity on their side, would fall upon the to shinobi crushing them. Would they manage to notice the silent stone death?

[Tieren]

OOC: I cant make a big post. And this may not even work. Plus, I got grounded, so I may not be able to make another post. But I took the time to do this at least. On to the post, I was looking around, since I didn’t technically look at the scroll. So I would see the stones falling.

Having seen that Kurogane picked up the scroll, Tieren continued looking, and listening for something. “Since it says Patience is Key, then we can just wait to see what happens.” Just then, he would see something falling from the ceiling and would use his staff to push Kurogane backward, while also jumping backward to dodge the stone blocks that were about to fall on top of them. Hopefully they had moved far enough. If they had, and they hadn’t gone through the floor, he would examine the stones, so long as no other traps were activated, and tell Kurogane of his findings.

OOC: I give permission to Kurogane to control my character as he needs to while I am absent. Kurogane, make sure you check the PM I sent you.

[Kuro]

While examining the walls Kurogane was taking note to the details. Suddenly Tieren had shoved him backwards. Caught completely off guard by that, he couldn't catch himself and landed on his ass. Kurogane watched as Tieren quickly began to jump back. Looking up Kurogane noticed the large rocks falling, Tieren had spotted them. He began to scoot back on his butt, hoping to get out of the way in time. He just kept crawling, hoping that this wasn't the end of his days as a shinobi.

[Chuunin Examiner]

"KABOOM!"

The statue that had once held the scroll and the swords would explode open, stone debris flying everywhere. On the doors opposite side, stood two chuunin examiners. Nodding some and pointing behind them, the one examiner looked upon the two cloud shinobi.

"You passed, good work, the next part will be beginning soon. Unfortunately, a lot of people died in these exams and we will be skipping to part three."

And with a flicker, they would both vanish form sight, leaving the cloud shinobi to their fate and exit.

You passed.

[Kuro]

Kurogane watched in aw as he just got out of the way of these follow stones. Crushing into the floor, then suddenly an explosion destroying the statue before them. Kurogane's eyes widened, he was in complete silence as two examiners nodded, and told them that they had passed these first parts of the exams. Kurogane stood up, dusting himself off. He walked over to Tieren, he nodded and the two walked out over the debris to where the examiners had been standing. How long would they have before the next exam began would be unknown.

[Kurogane and Tieren Exit]

[Tieren]

Having heard that he had passed, he had finally passed out. It was tiring to continue on with his back the way it was, but they had passed, and that was all that matter. Kurogane took him to the hospital, and now he would finally recieve treatment.

[Exit]