the water flows down the river... could that statement be any more redundant? Its not that me saying th-

Shit!

I block your attack by launching myself off the water. I land on the tree and look down at you.

Not bad! I should say that pushing yourself now will only hurt you tomorrow. I want us both graduating the chunin exams!

I land next to you.

Lord Hokage has that surprise in store, us fighting one on one. To think, it was so long ago that we were signed together in our own team with Ino Sensei... it's been the journey... that's for sure...