Aiko shook it off, then mirrored the move. Ryuu caught her and threw her onto the ground.  Before he jumped on top of her, she barrel-rolled to the side. She swiftly ran back, piercing him with her dagger. He was surprised, a Kaino was never seen this intense. He held his wound, with a smirk. "You're pretty good, aren't you?" Aiko held the dagger upright, the blood running down onto her hand. She slowly started to smile, it was her first direct hit.

    Suzume screamed out to Ryuu. "Stop! You're gonna get yourself killed! Don't let some silly pride get in the way of your life!" Ryuu screamed back, "I have nothing to lose, and Kyo is ALREADY perfect for alpha! Stop letting your silly FEELINGS get in the way!" Actually, they were both wrong. It was the conversation that got in the way.

    As Ryuu and Suzume were yelling at each other, Aiko jumped up and cut Ryuu's hand. "AAUAUUUAUUAUUAUAGH!!!!!" he screamed. everything was silent for a few seconds. "You're NOT the winner. I'll come back, same time, same day next week. DON'T be sleeping." Everyone walked back to where they were, chattering about the duel. When the chatter ended, the Kaino tribe huddled and came up with a plan.