Tomo nodded respectfully, even though the two were right in front of the gate within easy shouting distance, then thought back to the test the squad leader referred to.  It was another of the Hokage's new procedures-- test Academy Students on their jutsu as squads, rather than individually.  It was an interesting system, forcing Genin to perform their techniques in response to rapidly-changing circumstances rather than as textbook exercises in front of the class.  Tomo himself had completed the exercise with several brilliant displays of his wind-manipulation technique.<br/><br/>He looked around for the two faces he remembered.  There was the girl with the dog his sensei was studying earlier-- and she walked right over and introduced herself.  Thankfully.  He bowed in return.  "Aritomo.  Likewise."  And there was Hiroshima ("Call me Hero"), just standing there.  It would certainly be an interesting mission with those two.  He walked quickly over to the boy holding flowers.  "Hello again.  Looks like we'll be working together."