[center][h3][color=8E4560]Kyoko Suzumori[/color][/h3][/center]

She listened to each of the Genin's introduction in turn and looked at the three of them with a small smile. It was clear the three boys had clear goals and were focused. Kyoko wanted to see just how determined they were, but only time would tell. 

The first two to introduce themselves were the Inuzuka and Uchiha boys. Both names were of clans she knew well, who were important to the village for the kind of exceptional shinobi they produced. Her interest went up when the third one spoke and said he was still searching for his clan. She didn't recognize his last name, so she assumed it was one she was unfamiliar with. Though it was clar that his determination was on par with the other two. Crossing her arm, she stepped away from the desk. 

[color=8E4560]"Well Nori, Daichi, Seiji,"[/color] she started, looking at each of them. [color=8E4560]"I'll do everything I can to make sure you reach your goals. As my students, I expect you to work hard, no matter how tough things get. I may not look it, but I can be pretty harsh when I'm passionate about something, or I see someone give up when they haven't reached their limit yet. Patience and perseverance are key, and I have a feeling that's something you three have. You'll need it."[/color]

She reached into her hip pouch and pulled out a small black box. She tossed it into the air a few times, catching it as she thought about her next words. [color=8E4560]"Even though you three all graduated and are officially Genin, there is one more... "test" of sorts that I am required to give you. In this box will be the reward for those who pass."[/color] she told them, smiling and putting it back into her pouch. [color=8E4560]"If the curiosity is not enough to make you want to pass, there's something else."[/color] she would continue, though the smile on her face faded and she gave them a serious look. [color=8E4560]"Whether you pass or fail this test determines if you will continue on as a Genin, or return to the Academy."[/color] she let that sink in for a moment before making a thumbs up. 

[color=8E4560]"Alright, let's head out to the training field. I'll be giving the test there."[/color] she would say, turning and walking towards the door. 

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A loud yawn escaped Kyoko's mouth as they arrived at an available training field. This particular area had a large grassy clearing like all the others, but just like the others, it had some unique quality to it. This one was to the west and north, a large, thick forest, but to the east, a vast rocky expanse with large boulders and a hard, dry ground. There was no pond, but the sound of water was faint, as if there were a small stream nearby. Konoha did great with using the training grounds to accurately portray fields and such, which was always a great thing for training. As Kyoko yawned again, she brought a hand up to cover her mouth before turning to her students. 

[color=8E4560]"That was a far walk, wasn't it?"[/color] she stated as a question. Though she didn't expect an answer, she paused briefly before continuing. [color=8E4560]"I'll be administering the test here in this area. Should be plenty of space for us to play, yeah?"[/color] she said, giving another look around before starting to stretch her arms out. [color=8E4560]"Well, the rules are simple. You three have to fight me."[/color] she stated simply. [color=8E4560]"Though, there just a [i]bit[/i] more to it than that."[/color] Again she would reach into her pouch, but this time, she pulled out two small bells attached by ribbon, and twirled them around in her hand. 

[color=8E4560]"Your goal is to get these bells from me, and I'm not allowed to make it easy. During the test, I'll be carefully watching how the three of you do in stressful situations. In this instance, combat. I'll be looking at how well you can work together, but also, how you are different. Show me what makes you special."[/color] she said, giving them a wink and smiling. [color=8E4560]"Oh, but only two of you can pass, hence the two bells. One of you will, unfortunately, fail. This is to weed out the weakest one of the group."[/color] she added nonchalantly, tapping her chin afterwards. She thought for a moment, wondering if she forgot anything. 

[color=8E4560]"Time limit is sundown. So you have quite some time to try and get a bell. If none of you manage to get one then... well, I suppose the Uchiha, Inuzuka, and Onoda produced an incompetent shinobi. In which case, you three will probably end up disgracing your clans. I've done it, it's not so bad. Just the constant feeling of never being good enough nags at you."[/color] she said, taunting them. She hoped those words would light a bit of fire in them. They'd need it.

Reaching up, she tied the thin ribbon with the bells on it securely around her neck, making a double knot at the end. [color=8E4560]"The worst thing you can do here in underestimate me. I'm going to be piecing you three back together if you don't come at me with the intent to kill. And, I'll admit, my medical skills aren't good enough to reattach full limbs."[/color] she told them. Her left hand went to the lower part of her sword where she kept the handle. Normally, people would keep the handle of their swords at the top, but facing downwards always made it easier to draw in her opinion. Her fingers tightened around the cool surface of it.

[color=8E4560]"When you're ready, you may begin."[/color]