Kuroda could feel the enemies chakra sky rocket as his form changed. Suddenly, he felt something was wrong. He lost track of Ryuumaru. How was that possible? His Sharingan should've been able to track him, regardless of his speed. The Jonin's eyes widened. He Sharingan had been cancelled!<br/><br/>That was the last thought in his mind, before he felt his back pierced by Ryuumaru's claws. He cried out, the pain excruciating. He could do nothing as his opponent flew away. Kuroda fell to his knees, gasping for air, trying to ignore the pain and blood that was pouring from the wound in his back.<br/><br/>He could sense the battle continuing elsewhere. Kuroda may have been injured, but he wasn't out. Cursing himself, he slowly got to his feet, trying to get to where he felt the others. Even if he couldn't fight, he had to warn them what they were up against. Somehow...