[i][center]Aiko Cho-Hon,
Konohagakure Jounin,
Team 8.[/i]

Aiko's shadow clone.
At the match between Deidara and Shikaroku.[/center]

The shadow clone of Aiko had seen Shikaroku entering the field. Thinking of the training that the boy had received, Aiko felt a bit proud. Standing up, she would wave and shout, hoping to catch his attention. But he was focused and confident. It confused as surprised Aiko. Shikaroku wasn't an introvert person, but the way he walked and stood was different. Squinting her eyes, she noticed a change with his clothes as well. At least, she saw something around the neck of the boy. It had the look of a bandanna and it only struck Aiko several moments later. Smiling, she tried to make Shikaroku see her, cheering.

But as the match was starting, she grew more silent. Though on the edge of her seat, Aiko noticed that Shikaroku was doing quite well. Like expected, the boy wasn't going forward and charge like a mindless brute, but took a more tactical approach. Trying to find out what he could learn about his opponent. That caused Aiko to smile as she managed to muster hope that he would be able to pass the match.

Following the fight, Aiko's mouth fell open. Just when the kunai struck, she also made no sound. Turning a bit pale, she looked at Shikaroku and back to his opponent. Was this really happening? Aiko rose up, wanting to run and try to help Shikaroku. The boy was in clear pain and she wondered if he was having a break down. Never had she asked if he had ever killed a person or injured them to a point that it was critical. While she stood up, she noticed already a figure heading towards Shikaroku. It was hard to notice that it was Hiron without his bandanna, but she sighed. That was until some of the people threw bad names at Shikaroku. Biting her thumb, Aiko was in doubt what she should do. Deciding to visit Shikaroku later, the clone would dispel herself.