Hatsuji Korero vs. Rikujo Shinshi

Hatsuji Korero vs. Rikujo Shinshin is a battle that takes place in Season One during the Season One Chunin Selection Exams. It is a battle between Hidden Stone Genin Hatsuji Korero and Hidden Grass Genin Rikujo Shinshi.

Prelude
Both teams participate in the Chunin Exams. During the Second Exam, the two teams encounter each other. Koruki Matanu urges Hatsuji to go easy, and Daiyuma Kutsuyumi agrees. Hatsuji crudely brushes them both off, and Rikujo comments on his arrogance. Hatsuji states this is due to Team Rikujo's low skill level, and Rikujo demands to know who Hatsuji is. Hatsuji introduces himself and his team, asking Rikujo to do the same. Rikujo and his team comply and present a Heaven Scroll, demanding to see Team Hatsuji's. Daiyuma shows them an Earth Scroll, and Rikujo confirms that one team will be able to proceed to the tower following the battle. Hatsuji laughs at this, and Rikujo asks him if he truly believes he is so strong. Daiyuma asks Hatsuji if he wants help, but Hatsuji declines. Koruki and Daiyuma comply, and as Rikujo's teammates prepare to battle, Rikujo tells them to stand down. He states he will battle Hatsuji himself for the sake of fairness.

Battle
Rikujo throws shuriken at Hatsuji, who deflects them all with a kunai. Rikujo wields a kunai as well as the two charge each other, and Hatsuji trips Rikujo up. Hatsuji grazes Rikujo with his knife, and when Rikujo tries to counter, Hatsuji kicks him. Rikujo uses Earth Style: Seismic Slash and attacks, and wields dual kunai to defend himself. Hatsuji is apparently hit by the attack, but this is a ruse, and Hatsuji has used the Substitution Jutsu to avoid Rikujo altogether. Hatsuji gets Rikujo's attention, however, this turns out to be a Clone Jutsu to distract Rikujo and allow Hatsuji to attack him. Hatsuji deals significant damage to Rikujo, defeating him.

Aftermath
Rikujo's teammates are appalled that Hatsuji was able to defeat him with only E-Rank Jutsu. Hatsuji wants to fight them both as well, but Daiyuma intervenes. Hatsuji threatens to kill him, but Koruki steps in as well, pleading with Hatsuji to stand down. Hatsuji finally agrees, and Daiyuma claims Team Rikujo's scroll before Team Hatsuji departs.