Second round face-off! Akihiro VS Sumiko.

The second round of the tournament. Sumiko was fresh off a victorious bout, rising past the preliminaries against a tough opponent. Their battle was short-lived yet eventful; While not enough to be considered an arduous round, she was undoubtedly a resolute challenger and worthy of Sumiko's respect. "SUMIKO SARUTOBI VS AKIHIRO HYŪGA!" The proctor announced the next match-up, once again rousing excitement from the spectators. She couldn't determine the magnitude of her opponent as his name was unfamiliar. Expectations of him were high, however. Hyūga are formidable shinobi, a nightmare match-up for anyone, no matter their caliber. Utilizing the momentum from her last bout would be strategically advantageous for her. Taking a more lax route leads to defeat. Her gentle hues scanned the arena, taking in the sight of a charred and reconstructed field. Every battle before their own left a mark somehow. Standing in the middle of it all was, Sumiko, carving seemingly random kanji in the dirt with her finger. Lost in ponderance, planning, and creating several routes so that the fruits of her labor will produce the ripest results. Of course, plans failed. Even the most miniscule of blunders threw off well-devised plans.