INS forest Dojo

[Kuro Nagashi]

This is a thread where you can leave the INS compund and enter the large forest, as you walk you will come to a large arena that is surronde by trees, the ground surface is normal grace with a small lake at the sothern end of the Arena, have fun here.

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Hiko appeared in the center of the training area holding the kunei that he had been given by Briato, as he gripped the handle firmly and whizzed it into the nearest tree waiting for the moment when Britao and his team would arrive

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato, Pinta and Riyo appeared next to the Kunai. Briato smiled as he spoke. You rang. Pinta looked somewhat less than satisfied with the situation. Do we have to do this now. Riyo looked oddly amused as he ran around trying to scoop up a firefly in one of his special glass bottles.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko smiled at the group You guys are here for a training course were i will see your teamwork and your skills as individual shinobi Hiko jumped to the middel section of a tree I want you three to come at me like im an akatsuki member who you were sent to terminate

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato, Pinta and Riyo huddled up. They were talking quitely (well Riyo wasn't but they understood him well enough). Alright then lets do it. The three of them attached headband radios and tuned them accordingly. Pinta made three shadow clones. No one should be able to identify which was the real body. (I have selected one and it will not change) Two of the bodies stepped forward next to Riyo and Briato. The Pinta in the middle (M) spoke. Before we start. Are we going all out? I can heal anyone that gets injured for the most part but I can't take the pain away.

OOC: There is also a Front Right (FR), Front Left (FL) and Back (B) Pinta. We can use these abbreviations to make it easy or numbers.

The battlefield

TREES




Hiko




TREES------(FL)PintaBriato--------RiyoPinta(FR)------TREES

Pinta(M)

Pinta(B)
TREES

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko nodded signlaing they can fight as hard as they want ot but he wouldnt loose to a bunch of gennin, drawing the sword off of his back and holding about chest high whenever

[RasenganWarrior]

(FR) Pinta and (FL) Pinta transformed into pink sashes, Briato and Riyo then rolled up there sleeves and wrapped the sashes around there left arms against there skin. This activate Riyo's ability flare. Because three people were technically connected Riyo and Briato now had three times there normal strength and three times there normal stamina. Pinta also had the same effect, but because she had 4 bodies (3 shadow clones) the chakra was spread evenly between them so each was 3/4 of her usual strength. Before we get to deep into this. You might want to return the kunai I gave you. I may get tempted to trick you with that. Riyo drew his bow and bomb arrows as both remaining Pintas drew there short katanas. Briato made a handsign as he finished speaking.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko took the kunei and tossed it lightly back to Briato standing there lightly eyeing each one of them carefully as he waited for the tinest sense of movement he was forming a plan in his head as he looked once again at each of the ninja in front of him

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato caught the kunai. Thanks Ill give you another later. Briato threw the kunai high in the air and quickly reached into his pouches pulling out three Kunai in each hand. His 2 pouches each hold 5 kunai he has 2 left in each. Riyo Drew an arrow back and fired it at Hiko's legs, if it struck it would explode with the power of a paper bomb. (M) Pinata ran forward holding her short in her back handed on her right, she was focusing her chakra to her legs. (B) Pinta circled behind Riyo.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko jumped the arrow and flipped closer to Riyo aiming a backhand punch for the side of his face as he swung his sword in between the drawstring of the bow and the actual bow itself aplying force trying to break the bow as he swung his foot up launching a kunei that he had held in place with his chkara at Briato

[RasenganWarrior]

All happening at the same time.

Riyo twisted and rotated his bow back unlocking it has he ducked and rolled to the right. While rolling he sealed the bow away and produced his clawshot (grappling hook like object from zelda or the two assassins from the hidden mist in the beginning of the land of waves arc) which he fired at Hiko's leg that had just released the kunai towards Briato.

Briato unable to move mid air, and hands full of kunai, he could not easily make a handsign in time. Instead he scattered the kunai in a large perimeter around the fighters at the tree line, He then took of his heavy index scroll and pushed it away from him. This kept his center of gravity the same, but allowed the kunai to sail safely between the scroll and Briato. Unfortunately the kunai sliced the edge of the strap that Briato used to keep the scroll secure. A strong hit to the scroll would dislodge it and Briato would be out of luck. Briato pulled the scroll back and attached it as best he could.

(M) Pinta closed the remaining distance and focused her chakra into her left hand and threw a strong punch at Hiko's head attempting to knock him off balance while his leg was in the air.

(C) Pinta spoke directions to the others into her radio.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko did a simple flip, causing the chain like weapon to fly past his leg and the punch to collide with solid air as he flipped back throwing a group of msall shuriken at Briato as he swung the blade of his sword at (m) Pinta aiming for her arm, as he jumped up into the top of a tree weaving a string of handseals building chakra in his mouth getting ready when he finished sent a barrage of fireballs down at (M) Pinta and Ryo Katon: phoenix flower jutsu

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato hit the ground and rolled forward able to duck all but one which left a gash across his shoulder and upper back. He shook each wrist producing two kunai, one in each hand. In the right hand was a regular kunai rapped with an exploding tag, in his left was a special kunai he used for teleportation. Briato threw the kunai in his right hand and while it was still in flight, threw the remaining kunai in his left both directed at Hiko's legs. Briato then made a handsign with one hand even though both hands were free.

Riyo quickly recalled his clawshot, attempting to cut or ensnare Hiko as he made his escape. He then saw the tiger handsign for fire jutsu and pulled his large metal shield infront of himself and kneeled behind it.

(M) Pinta focused her chakra once more to her legs to do a powerful leap landing her behind the other (B) Pinta who were at the other edge of the battlefield. The Pinta who had just retreated and began speaking again over the radios giving instructions to Briato and Riyo as the (B) Pinta who had originally been giving orders stepped forward. (B) Pinta began a string of handsigns as she ran around the reach of the Phoenix Flower Jutsu.

[Kuro Nagashi]

EDIT

Hiko threw a kunei colliding with the special kunei kepping it away from him as he didnt want Briato too close to him, as the bomb kunie drew closer Hiko was weaving handseals the kunei crashed into his chest exploding seemingly like Hiko wanted that to happen when the smoke cleared bits of tiny log where on the ground where Hiko had seemingly been obliterated. from a hidden spot in a tree Hiko was strining kunei with near invisible wires and bomb kuneis though he would need some more prep time before he could set this up, creating two shadow clones sending them jumping out from behind the three ninjas weaving handseals each one of them performed identical handseals

ooc:
there you go

[Nyanki]

Swoosh ka-shig ka-shig ka-shig. Someone was moving amongst the trees, stopping at one near the fight.

"My, how they've grown since the last time...." Shigeko smiled as she looked at her former students and nostalgically remembered the last time they had a mission together.

She made herself comfortable in the tree. "I don't want to interfere," she thought to herself. "They're getting serious, and I don't want to break their current concentration."

She pulled her cape tighter around herself as a cold breeze blew by. Shigeko chuckled, "But if they sense my presence or find me on their own, that's their fault."

[RasenganWarrior]

(B) Pinta was closest to the Hikos and began charging at them as she finished her last handsign. Briato and Riyo followed behind her, Briato shook his wrists to produce more of his special kunai and Riyo drew his master sword and shield. Briato took two stiff strides while running as well.

(M) Pinta noticed the presence of her sensie but did not alert the others.

OOC: Sorry I took so long.

[Nyanki]

(ooc: It's not like I can really do anything now anyway, lol)

"They're really going at it."

Shigeko reached into a flack-jacket pocket and pulled out some dumplings. She munched as she continued watching.

[RasenganWarrior]

(M) Pinta who was not engaged in the fighting backed slowly towards Shigeko. Do you mind If I sit next to you and hold your hand throughout the battle? We could use the support in this battle.

[Nyanki]

"Ah, look who's the sharpy," Shigeko said grinning. "No, I don't mind at all. Come on up. There's a nice view from up here."

[RasenganWarrior]

(M) Pinta placed her hand on Shigeko's and now Briato, Riyo and Shigeko's strength, energy and stamina where 4 times there normal, and each of Pinta's bodies (clones and regular) were as strong as Pinta was alone. All of there speeds were increase as well. Briato's vision had even improved thanks to the power increase. (M) Pinta spoke. Thanks sensie. This should speed things along. Im sure Briato and Riyo are eager to speak with you. (M) Pinta turned to watch the fight.

[Nyanki]

"No problem, that's what sensei are for." She brushed her free hand across her face to wipe off anything the dumplings left.

"I'm glad to see all of you, myself.... But let me not distract you from the task at hand. You have your radio transmissions to make and have to keep close eye on the action."

[Kuro Nagashi]

The clone Hiko's barely had time to finish their part in this fight with the increased speed as they finished their handsighns Katon: Burning Ash Accumalation both the Hiko clones blew ash across the battle field, blocking the ninja's vision, Hiko had also sensed the jonnin's presence he would probably loose if this was the source of their power but he had to challenge these children, as the ash covered their vision the clones disappeared while the real Hiko stood thrwoing kunei with wires lined with bomb tags behind them at the trees throught the smoke, if this worked Briato's team would be trapped in the center of this web, there had to be at least twenty kunei, since Hiko had used most of them for this attack

ooc:
Brian tell me if you mind that i did this as this time i made prep time and built it up not just going into it

[RasenganWarrior]

(B) Pinta Stopped her advance and prepared to defend herself. Riyo put his sword away and pulled out his gale boomerang. When thrown it created a small tornado that would clear the area of the ash. Briato however was used to moving through low visibility and made his way to the three Hikos avoiding the wires. Had his vision not been improved he would have been completely blinded. He threw the kunai in each hand at the clones who produced the ash cloud. They were equipped with exploding tags, and thanks to the increased speed they were traveling extremely fast. As Briato closed the remaining distance, He formed two Odama rasengans, one in each hand, also only possibly with four times his normal strength. He thrust the first infront of him towards the Hiko who had thrown the Kunai.

OOC: thats fine. The only thing though is be careful having clones preform jutsu.

[Kuro Nagashi]

ooc: the wires are in pllace then

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Hiko spun his sword off of his back blocking the rasengan though he was sent flying back, this just stopped him from being ripped to shreads or having his stomach blown out, as he landed in a diffrent tree he clicked his teeth and the ash exploded before the tornado had time to clear it out causing the bomb tags to detonate and (B) Pinta and Riyo were right in the center of all of this commation

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato continued pursuing Hiko as he made a handsign he kicked right foot infront of him and one of his special kunai flew off heading directly for Hiko's chest. Briato had produced the Kunai when he took a strange stride earlier in the battle, similar to how he shakes his wrist.Briato took two stiff strides while running as well. With the kunai gone Briato ran slightly faster than before. Riyo's boomerang was able to clear most of the ash surrounding him so he only suffered minor burns. When (B) Pinta was hit by the explosion and she was replaced by a large log. She had prepared the handsigns for the replacement jutsu when she started her charge.(B) Pinta began a string of handsigns as she ran around the reach of the Phoenix Flower Jutsu.She reappeared in the forest Behind Hiko and continued her charge this time focusing her chakra in both hands and feet. Riyo drew his bow and began firing arrows one after the other across Hiko's sides to prevent him from moving as (B) Pinta and Briato closed in.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko threw his own kunei at the special kunei Briato threw at him, while he landed firmly on the ground standing straight up as he spoke Ok guys i give your too touch for me alone to take down if i possibly had the help of another shinobi their rank wouldnt matter the odds could be reversed, so if you dont mind the jonnin in the trees please show yourself

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato diverted his attack at the last moment obliterating a large tree with the Odama rasengan. One of Riyo's arrows sliced across the top of Briato's left shoulder because the it was still in flight when the fight ended. Riyo quickly diverted the arrow he was firing downward to prevent severely wounding Briato. (B) Pinta unable to stop did a handsign and poofed into smoke inches from Hiko. (M) Pinta nodded to her sensie and also poofed into smoke.

[Nyanki]

Shigeko hopped down from the tree. "What, what is it?" She sighed. She wasn't in the mood for a bout, let alone a field fight. "Here I am."

She brushed off her clothes. "Their power is back to what it was before my arrival...so is my involvement really necessary?"

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato and Riyo each rolled up there left sleeve, and removed the pink sash. Riyo's sash poofed into smoke, and Briato's sash transformed back into Pinta. The real Pinta had been wrapped around Briato's left arm the entire time. Pinta turned and ran back over to Shigeko. Sensie, this is a friend of ours. His name is Hiko. Riyo nodded and Briato spoke. He was interested in possibly serving as our captain for a few missions. He wanted to see what we can do. We were all going all out. So it may have looked worse than it was. Speaking of which... Pinta's hands glowed with green medical chakra and she began healing Riyo's burns. Briato sat down on the charred log that (B) Pinta had used for her substitution. Don't mind me. The guy with two open cuts. Take your time. Pinta scowled at Briato which he returned with a smile.

[Nyanki]

"Well, I could tell it was just tough training. Otherwise, I would've had my crossbow out in the action." Shigeko gestures as if she's holding a crossbow, then loads and fires.

Her hands return to her side. "Plus, he wouldn't have asked for my assistance." She pulls her right leg to the side a bit, widening her stance and lifts her arms in a shrug. "But if my old students want me to increase their level of difficulty and take the other side, then hey, I'll do it."

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato, Riyo and Pinta all took a slight step back. We're good. For once I agree with Briato. We were just practicing really. It has been a while since we all worked together. This is enough of a work out for now. Pinta finished healing Riyo's wounds and moved over to Briato. I think that we should all report back to Konoha before we do anything else.

[Nyanki]

"I thought so." Shigeko laughed, ending with a large grin on her face. "It's nice to see you three, and to know you're still sane."

She took a moment to take in the sight of her former students before her, making a snapshot to add into her memories. Briato, Riyo, and Pinta meant a lot to her, and were the closest thing she had to having kids of her own.

"Back to Konoha, huh? How 'bout the the next meal there is on me, whatever you'd like." She looked over to Hiko. "Hiko, was it? I'm Hashimoto Shigeko. You're welcome to as well, all you can stomach."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko bowed slightly as it was his custom to treat women with respect Shigeko, i would but then i would feel like im putting you guys out Hiko turned to face Briato, Riyo, and Pinta Hey sorry about those burns Riyo, and Briato sorry i got you cut

[Nyanki]

"Oh no, not at all," Shigeko said, flapping her hand up and down to complement her words. "If you have another reason, that's fine, just as long as it's not related to my paying."

She pulled her arms into a shrug and tilted her head. "Hey, it's your loss. But these three would probably love it for you to join us."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko smiled I will come but if you dont mind, i would like a test of your abilitys too. but htt would have to be later after i get a full stomach as these youngster made me use alot of my chakra between the clones and the fire style jutsu

Hiko placed the blade onto his back as he looked over at Briato, Pinta, and Riyo You guys dont mind if i come do you

[RasenganWarrior]

Pinta had finished healing and bandaging Briato's cuts. Youngster? Riyo and Pinta also made a face at this comment. No we wouldn't mind at all. I could go for some nice grilled meat. And I have a taste for something with noodles. Soup. I like Soup. They all pondered for a while trying to think of a dish that had meat, noodles and soup together. The perfect combination of specialized food. They could not think of anything and did the classic manga/anime droop and storm cloud. Can you think of something that has those things? A funny looking crow flew over the three of them screaching, BAKA BAKA baka.

OOC: I like to have fun :D Also have you been able to easily remember which color goes with which character or do I need to state it more?

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko laughed at the group Why dont we just go to a buffet like the china garden they have all these things and i want some sesame chicken but we should see what Shigeko wants to eat its the ladies money being spent but im paying at least half so i dont feel bad

[RasenganWarrior]

The same bird circled back over Hiko, BAKA apparently the bird knew of one food that was noodles, soup and meat all in the same bowl.

Briato, Pinta and Riyo were not to satisfied with this answer. They did not like buffets. They preferred restaurants that specialized in one dish.

OOC: Come on folks I know you know the answer. Time to solve the riddle.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko noticed the annoying bird as he looked at everyone How about we get some Baka how does that sound

[RasenganWarrior]

OOC: Baka means idiot. It is a pun you see in anime and manga because they say a crows sound is like someone saying Baka. So when a character is being stupid the crow flies over screeching BAKA BAKA BAKA.

Briato, Riyo and Pinta looked at Hiko like he was a Baka. Baka is not food you baka.

[Kuro Nagashi]

ooc: oops i feel like a baka now so now my next suggestion

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Hiko laughed at his own stupidity as he then thought of another food ramen???

ooc: sry for the one liners

[RasenganWarrior]

OOC: No worries. Every once in a while 1 liners are ok.

BPR's (I decided to try out an abbreviation) faces lit up. That was exactly what they all liked in one dish. Ramen sounds perfect. With double noodles. Double meat for me. I like soup... Double soup. Briato and Pinta starred at Riyo. That was perhaps the longest they had ever heard him speak. After the shock wore off Briato spoke. Well if its settled, shall I start by taking us all back to Konoha? If we do it together, thanks to Riyo, I think I could manage it in one trip.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Just then Shoda appeared in a puff of smoke as he spoke to Hiko Im sorry you cant go we ahve to train, the others will be here soon, i contacted them the previous night

Hiko sighed looking at the others im sorry guys looks like i cant go, i wish i could but Shoda overhear will get mad if i dont go, but maybe you guys could stay and train with us, im sure you can give us all a good workout

[Nyanki]

(ooc: I'm OK with the colors Brian)

Shigeko gave Shoda a death stare for a moment, until she felt he was going to look her way.

"Ah, that so Briato?" she said turning suddenly to him. She glanced at each of their faces. "The three of you have all gotten so much stronger, and I can tell with the little already seen by my own eyes."

She looked to the ground, then back to the three. "Well, I say what we do is your call. So, what is it?"

[Silver Cross]

Taiken then appeared next to Shoda, in a siolent explosion of silver light. His once full beard had now been trimmed beautifully into a goatee, with a small line for a beard leading up his chin. He wore his black hakama pants, but no kimono top. Instead there was a thick layer of bandages covering his abdominal area, wear there were many bruises and cuts still being healed. He wore his INS cloak openly, and in the back, there were two holes. The linging of each hole was not metal to prevent the cloth from tearing, and to look good. From the holes were two silver feathered wings.

"Is it time to train already?" Taiken rubbed his eyes, still tired form the previous battles.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded his head Yes the tmie to train has come and i think this jonnin who i havnt introduce mysel to yet is going to join us along with Briato and his squad Shoda turned to Shigeko Hello there my name is Shoda Hyugga leader of the INS or the Skikage, and this is Taiken and im sure youve meet Hiko

[Nyanki]

"Hashimoto Shigeko, Tokubetsu Jounin," she said while closing her eyes and bowing her head slightly. Most people wouldn't proclaim they had a lower rank than what was thought of them, but Shigeko was proud to be a Special Jounin. "It's nice to meet you, Shoda and Taiken."

Again, she turned to her former students. Shigeko left it at their call on what they should do.

(ooc: Ah, I knew I forgot something. I'd better go add Special Jounin to the news thread)

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda returned the bow So if you dont mind Shigeko, would you please join us in our training as we are going to start now, trust us none of us care about skill, its about learning

Hiko smiled Come on Shigeko, have some fun with us and try

[RasenganWarrior]

Pinta and Riyo looked eager for another go but Briato spoke with apprehension. Im sorry guys. Im really not up for another training session. Also I think it is very important that we check in with the Hokage before we go further. Pinta and Riyo nodded reluctantly and Riyo barely mumbled. No soup? I at least think we should stop at Ichiraku first. Briato smiled. I guess your right. Would anyone else like to join us? And Hiko It has been a pleasure. Yeah you were fun, but we got you in the end. Pinta winked. Riyo stepped forward gave Hiko a firm handshake and a slap on the back.

Oh and before we forget sensie, we have something for you. Briato rummaged through his scroll and produced the team's patch. It had three thin sleeves in it but it was still the thickness of a normal patch. Inside the first sleeve is one of my teleportaion seals. it can be activated through the patch easily. In the second sleeve is a special bandage that holds a good amount of my healing chakra, use it if you get in a pinch. Good map. Briato and Pinta looked at Riyo. It remembers the layout of lands and rooms you enter. So when you discover a new area the maps information will become more detailed. It is also interactive and can zoom in or out. It resonates with chakra so it will even show your position, but only you. Sorry but you how bad Riyo is at explanations. Riyo's addition was the map in the third sleeve. You have earned the honor and upmost respect from all of us. Thank you sensie for crafting us into the shinobi we are today. Briato, Pinta and Riyo all bowed low to Shigeko.

[Nyanki]

(ooc: Oh, now you triggered an emotional scene, Brian. lol)

Shigeko took the patch and held it in both hands, with palms facing up and thumbs on top. She pulled it closer to herself to examine the design crafted on the patch, recognizing the three clans' symbols manipulated to look like the Konoha headband plate.

She ran her thumbs across the stitches of the design, thinking and treasuring. The whole situation of them giving the patch to her had happened so quick and so sudden, and then to be followed by such a display of gratitude toward her?

She wasn't crying, but her eyes gleamed from the wetness of being close to it. Shigeko didn't know what to say, or let alone couldn't say anything. She just felt so tight inside.

Shigeko closed her eyes as pulled the patch even closer and held it to her chest. "Thank you," she managed to whisper out.

With doing so, whatever it was that held her tight broke. She shot forward at her former students and opened her arms, forcing them into a tight hug as the tears finally trickled down Shigeko's face. "Thank you," she whispered again.

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato, Pinta and Riyo wrapped Shigeko in a tight embrace. Pinta and Riyo's eyes glistened with tears but Briato was bawling tears of joy. OH SENSIE!! Riyo and Pinta couldn't help but laugh before they started crying harder themselves.

OOC: Who doesn't love a touching moment every now and then :D

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko smiled at the group as he had never had any one that close like there group was at that moment it made him want to cry as he was never really loved

Shoda just stood there waiting for everyone to get reday though he wasnt going to ruin the moment once they had all cried long enough Shoda cleared his throat Shigeko, would you join us to train as we really need a fourth person for our training excercise

ooc: im sorry i keep pushing you guys Brian, Stacy, to stay and train but it would really work better if we had pairs of two to train with

[Silver Cross]

Taiken watched with a small smile. He rubbed his eye a bit.
"Ugh... Dust," Taiken said, as he tried to pretend like he wasnt touched by their little moment.

[Anthony Sky]

Shigeko I see you are still a mush for sentimental gifts ' The voice came from the tree branch above Shigeko and the others it was Sento laying down with both his eyes covered with his head banned

[Silver Cross]

Taiken who was caught somewhat off guard, turned to Sento as if he was going to attack. His silver feathered wings raised high up into the air, and then closed together with such force the created a wave of air, headed straight for Sento.

"Hm." The wind slash had enough force to cut the tree in half, and was on a crach course to the branch.

[Anthony Sky]

Sento still with his eyes covered was hit with the burst of wind along with the tree causing it to fall Sento fell to the ground and was about to be crushed by the tree when he rolled out of the way he stood up and still with his eyes covered he brushed him self off and raised his head banned so his left eye could be seen but not the right he looked at the tree and sighed as he said 'That was weird' Sento had know clue what happened or he did he just did not show it

[Nyanki]

Shigeko looked from her students at Sento. She grinned, "And proud of it, Wolfy." Her eyeliner was smudged down her cheeks from the tears. "As it has been said by the wisest of ninja, 'The relationship between parent and child lasts for a lifetime, that between husband and wife for this life and the next....'" She wiped her face and noticed her make-up malfunction, but cared not of it, and continued on. "'...but that between master and disciple endures for three lifetimes, the past, present, and future."

Her prideful fire had returned to her. "Alright, I'll stay. You can count me in on this training."

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato, Pinta and Riyo grinned. And stepped back. Pinta though walked forward to stand next to Shigeko. I think I will stick around a little while longer. I can get ramen anytime. Briato and Riyo looked quite disappointed they had both been looking forward to there hearty meals. Briato always loved food and Riyo was convinced that eating anything that tastes good heals you. Riyo was particularly fond of milk, soup and heart shaped cookies. But noodles? Riyo's head slumped, and Briato pointed towards him. And soup? With a heavy sigh Briato stepped forward next to Pinta and Riyo stomped after him. Fine were staying but now it is going to be a triple order of noodles for me. Riyo nodded. And triple soup for Riyo. Pinta you volunteered into this so you stick with your double meat. Looks like we are all in then.

[Silver Cross]

As Sento dropped to the ground, Taikencalmed himself. He did not know who it was, so acted only off of instinct.

"My apologies Sento." His wings then rested back to their normal place, and Taiken squinted, as he was not yet used to their presence.

[Anthony Sky]

Sento smiled at every one as he said ' Well you count me out of this training...I think I am going to go and get some cookies and milk ' Sento started to walk away as he stopped and he had scroll in his hand

[Nyanki]

"Hmmph," said Shigeko. But when she saw Sento's scroll, she pulled her left hand toward her face and asked, "What's that you got there?"

[Anthony Sky]

Sento looked at the scroll as he said ' O this it is for Shoda' Sento was being vary non descriptive as he talked about the scroll that had Yamatos name on it

[Silver Cross]

Taiken glanced at the scroll, but wasnt very interested in what it was for. The only thing he cared about, was training. He looked around at the group, and tried to think of who would be the most of a challenge.

[Nyanki]

"Ah, well don't forget to give it to him then." Shigeko still felt a bit uneasy about what the scroll was, but since Shoda was right there, she tried to discount her suspicions...unless Sento made a break for it.

[Anthony Sky]

Sento put the scroll in his pocket as he said ' I will wait to give Shoda the scroll until after you guys get done with you training' Sento looked around as he then jumped up and into a tree and laid down on a wide tree branch and covered his both his eyes once again with his head banned and moments later you herd snoring he had already fallen asleep

[Nyanki]

With a move like that, Shigeko was bothered once again. But Sento hadn't done enough for Shigeko to initiate a "snatch and grab" maneuver.

So she pulled down her hand, untensed, and turned to Briato, Riyo, and Pinta. "Ah, no limiting anyone. When we all go back, you all can get quadruple of your favorites. Go for even more if you dare!" she told them.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded at Sento as he had a good idea what the scroll was about, but then he looked back at the group Ok the training will be broken up like this Shoda began moving around alot Taiken, you and Hiko will be working with Pinta, Riyo, and Briato, on a variety of stealth strike speed and the after that all out battle training Shoda looked over at Shigeko Shigeko and I will be training together, on basic battle strategy trying to trap the other with a variety of traps and ninja tools we each will have ten minutes to set up traps in diffrent parts of the forests using our abilitiies to discover hidden traps and counter them and then onto battle training, any objections suggestions comments concerns?

[Nyanki]

"Set traps against a Hyuuga? That'll be difficult...." She held her chin in her right hand, left hand holding the right's elbow, and nodded with her eyes closed a couple times. Then her eyes opened along with a smirk. "But I love a challenge!"

Shigeko playfully winked at Shoda. "I know I'm going to have a great time."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled as he winked back trying a boring pick up line baby i am the challenge laughing at his own joke he looked back at Shigeko and said in a serious tone are you ready

[Anthony Sky]

Hay Shoda' Sento had yelled from the branch he lade upon he throw a scroll to Shoda the read

~Shoda I Yamato Uzumaki step down from the INS I was only asked to get the INS started by the Kages until we found and a strong leader to keep it together witch we have you Shoda Hyuuga so from this time I am no longer a INS member
Yamato Uzumaki

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda quickly read the scroll, suddenly the scroll burst into flames, Shoda had made sure this was kept secret until the replacment was found looking back at Sento he nodded saying in his eyes, he was greatly valued and his replacment will be found immediatly but no one can mesuare up to his standards and Sento what will you do

[Nyanki]

Shoda smiled as he winked back trying a boring pick up line baby i am the challenge laughing at his own joke he looked back at Shigeko and said in a serious tone are you ready
Shigeko turned her chin down and lightly chuckled at Shoda's first line, but to the next, she smirked once again. "You bet I am."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded and pointed to the south end of the forest, tossing a small flag to Shigeko This is your part of the forest and the north part is mine and the objective is to protect this flag with your traps, ready, set, GO Shoda disappeared and was standing in the center of the northern bunch of trees as he had already began setting up a group of traps

[Nyanki]

Shigeko made a break for the south end. "I'll catch you guys later!" she shouted to her students.

Shigeko didn't want to waste her chakra and stamina using Shunshin to get there faster if she would actually start fighting soon, so she thought to plan her traps faster. Quality beats quantity. She bit into her left thumb until she broke skin, then performed hand seals. "U, Inu, Tori, Saru, Hitsuji!"

She slammed her left hand onto her right shoulder. "Kuchiyose no Jutsu!"

Her shoulder became clouded in smoke, but Shigeko had no time to waste. She pointed her right arm straight ahead, holding the white flag. "Grab! To the south end! Trap scout!" Quickly, something blurred from the smoke and shot ahead, the flag in Shigeko's hand disappearing.

She was almost there, but Majimaru would get there first.

[Anthony Sky]

Sento was no longer on the tree branch he had sneaked off probably to get some cookies or something

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato, Pinta and Riyo looked around to the remaining ninja. Riyo Shrugged and started walking east. Shall we get started everyone. What exactly did you have in mind? Hopefully nothing to strenuous. Riyo is the only one with great stamina. You know what I have been thinking? Briato turned to Riyo and questioned him. You have a bed in your house, but how come we never see you sleep? Pinta froze a stunned look on her face and she sprinted to catch up. Briato is right. We never see you sleep, You seem like you could run for days and nights on end. Riyo picked up his pace to avoid the question.

OOC: This is not intended as bragging but more of a joke about Link the zelda character

[Nyanki]

(ooc: Nice one, lol. Riyo is so hilarious. And awesome with "cookies or something" Anthony. xDDD)

Shigeko tucked the patch she had received into the pocket on the left side of her chest. "Don't worry," she thought, "I didn't forget about what's in here."

Through the trees, she could see a figure weaving about, ducking and diving "Scout well, Majimaru. A bird knows the trees better than anyone." She wasn't far now. "I'm not going to have too much time to work with, so I hope you lay some traps of your own."

Shigeko saw the figure do a few loop-da-loops and smiled. "Thatta boy."

[RasenganWarrior]

Taiken, you and Hiko will be working with Pinta, Riyo, and Briato, on a variety of stealth strike speed and the after that all out battle training

Briato turned around and stopped pursuing Riyo for a second. Hiko, Taiken, are you two coming or what? Briato was not looking where he was going and tripped over a tree root as they entered the forest. Pinta began laughing. Oh shut it and help me up. Pinta, still laughing extended her hand to Briato. And how about you move in with me, lets shake on it. Briato tried to grab Pinta's hand but she was to quick for him. Pinta drew her arm back making a fist, then drove a hard punch to Briato's gut making a noticeable indentation in the ground. Briato coughed up a bit of his lunch but there was no blood (luckily). Pinta ran up to Riyo blushing furiously as Briato crawled to his feet with a mixture of pride and pain on his face. One of these da... Pinta's right arm pulsated with chakra and Briato took it as a not so subtle hint. Try that again, I dare you. Briato smiled again. Don't worry, I definitely will. Pinta's face blushed a deep Hinata red and her next step was shaky but she kept walking.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko smiled he was right behind the group laughing at theirl littler squabbles as he looked back at Taiken signaling for him to hurry up as he then turned to the group Okay guys Taiken will be teaching you speed and stealth, and i will help you with strike power, then after that we wil have a three vs four battle your sensei will be included

Shoda had placed his blue flag directly in the middle of the diameter of the area. As he moved around setting many traps he cuold be seen holding kunei, shuriken, and bundles of other things, he had about two minutes left to set traps then he would have to return to the middle clearing

[Nyanki]

Shigeko had placed traps behind her on her way through the south end. As she made it a bit deeper, Majimaru landed on her shoulder.

"Alright, I'll be your extra eyes."

"Like always?" chuckled Shigeko as she finished another trap. The bad thing about multiple trap setters is that one person doesn't know where the other laid their traps. Although Shigeko had learned to spot Majimaru's natural-looking traps very well, she didn't have the time to set-up while looking out. So Majimaru would keep her from getting caught in one.

"There's one there," said the bird, pointing with his beak. "And there...and there and there and there!" Majimaru had begun pointing with his wings now. "The flag meant this is practice, right? So what's going on anyway?"

"We're doing a bit of a trap-finder practice. A Hyuuga will be going against this." Shigeko was counter-balancing a few tagged kunai.

"Rawwwk!?" That was Majimaru's version of, "Whaaat!?" "That's no fair!" He flapped his wings over his head frantically. "Hyuuga can see just about everything!"

"Well it isn't about fairness, it's about training. As long as we give him a good workout." She used a nearby thin piece of vine instead of string. "Don't worry, I think we'll give him a good one alright. But stick to the situation, we've only got a small bit of time left before we have to head back." She pulled a few things from a pocket. "You put the flag in the middle, right?"

"Yup," he said while nodding.

"Good, well let's finish up here...."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda appeared standing in the middle of the clearing of where they had first started as he yelled Shigeko, come on the time is up, lets hurry this up, you wanna go first or shoud I?

[Nyanki]

Shigeko appeared out of her section of the forest with Majimaru gripping to both her shoulders, wings spread out. She had used him to boost her jumping, giving her a bit of a hang time as well, so that she could make it out quickly and avoid traps easier. Once out, Shigeko ran for the center, with Majimaru's flapping allowing her to get extra speed. It was too bad he wasn't strong enough to carry her.

"Sorry," she said once she got there. Her face lacked the smudges it once had, and the eyeliner had been reapplied. "I'm not much of a Shunshin user." She looked behind herself. "Your call Majimaru."

Majimaru pulled himself back over to Shigeko's right shoulder. "I say second!" He raised his wings behind him. "Second!" He then nodded a few times as he pulled his wings back in.

Shigeko looked back at Shoda. "Looks like you're up first."

She reached into a pocket and pulled out one of the dumplings she had started to eat earlier, breaking off a piece and giving it to Majimaru. He gobbled it down, and then opened his mouth and waited. Shigeko stared slightly miffed. "Oh yeah. Pleeeeease?" She broke off another piece for him.

(ooc: How is this supposed to work?)

[Kuro Nagashi]

ooc: well i go into the forest and you like activate the traps as i go, okay

ic:

Shoda nodded Ok ill go ahead and establish rules, you cant leave the perimiteer, and if you even get touched by a trap you are done and fail, once oyu reach the flag you pass Shoda smiled activating his byakugan and headed for the edge of the forest were Shigeko's traps were, with that he used shunshin and appeared at the edge of the boundry with that he crosed the boundary waiting for the first trap, his byakugan scanning the area naturally

[Nyanki]

(ooc: Oh, OK. ^_^)

"Wow, not even touched? That's harsh." She turned to the gobbling Majimaru, squinting.

"Wha...what is it? Why are you looking at me like that"

"I wonder...if you get hit, does that count as me getting hit? Hmmm, it shouldn't...."

"Rawwk!?" He threw his wings to the sides and went back and forth with lifting up each foot. "You wouldn't really do that to me, would you!? No way!" Shigeko just laughed at him.

Meanwhile, in the southern forest....Clig-a-dig! Five shuriken shot down from the trees above, aimed right for Shoda.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled this was probaly just the distraction so instead of making a big deal out of the shuriken he simply spun to the side though he had already perceived where the next trap was so he was ready but he wasnt sure if there were any that he had missed yet so he tensed and waited

[Nyanki]

The tree on Shoda's left moaned because it had been rattled. It had been cut into earlier, just enough to hold it steady until something even slightly stressed it. What made it unnoticeable was that the cut was made well below eye-level and was covered in mud to match the bark. Ch-ch-reeerrrrrrerrrrr it went.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda bolted forward chakra pulsing around his left side getting ready for the attacks, though he had the majority of his chakra pulsing around his back just in case he did miss something with his kekki genkai, though he always stated, i have no blind spots

[Nyanki]

Kerrrsssssshhhh-shuurrssssshhh went the tree as it hit the ground. Tied to one of its branches was a vine, which pulled on the release of 10 exploding tagged kunai 20 meters ahead.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled the kunei were so far ahead to him he had plenty of time to counter, drawing shuriken and thrwoing them at the kunei knocking down three of them, as he ducked down, the other seven glided over him, he would use the explosion to pump his chakra around him in a rotation form, and protect from being hit, as he jumped up before the kunei exploded his used rotation, if the explosion happened, he would be protected from touch or harm, though he was sure Shigeko was watching

[Nyanki]

"He's getting there," said Shigeko as she heard the explosions. "He's very good."

"Hmph," said Majimaru, turning away.

"Oh, don't worry. You know what happens now."

The explosion from the kunai Shoda dodged ignited a sake-soaked trail of small, unconnected ropes. The flame follow the ropes, which began deviating off into separate paths like well-layed dominos.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda watched the traps with his byakugan he saw many diffrent things using shunshin, to cross about seven meters closer to the flag a kunei in his hand as he spun it blcoking a rouge kunei that had come flying at him, a she waited for the next trap

ooc:
sry i just threw in the kunei for fun

[Silver Cross]

Briato turned around and stopped pursuing Riyo for a second. Hiko, Taiken, are you two coming or what? Briato was not looking where he was going and tripped over a tree root as they entered the forest. Pinta began laughing. Oh shut it and help me up. Pinta, still laughing extended her hand to Briato. And how about you move in with me, lets shake on it. Briato tried to grab Pinta's hand but she was to quick for him. Pinta drew her arm back making a fist, then drove a hard punch to Briato's gut making a noticeable indentation in the ground. Briato coughed up a bit of his lunch but there was no blood (luckily). Pinta ran up to Riyo blushing furiously as Briato crawled to his feet with a mixture of pride and pain on his face. One of these da... Pinta's right arm pulsated with chakra and Briato took it as a not so subtle hint. Try that again, I dare you. Briato smiled again. Don't worry, I definitely will. Pinta's face blushed a deep Hinata red and her next step was shaky but she kept walking.

Hiko smiled he was right behind the group laughing at theirl littler squabbles as he looked back at Taiken signaling for him to hurry up as he then turned to the group Okay guys Taiken will be teaching you speed and stealth, and i will help you with strike power, then after that we wil have a three vs four battle your sensei will be included

Shoda had placed his blue flag directly in the middle of the diameter of the area. As he moved around setting many traps he cuold be seen holding kunei, shuriken, and bundles of other things, he had about two minutes left to set traps then he would have to return to the middle clearing

Taiken's wings lefted him off the ground, and he flew around the grounds in only a few flaps of his massive wings.

"Spped, okay this is definitely my area." He raised up into the air, and his wings folded close, as he descended quickly to the ground, landing dramatically in the grass. "Are you three ready?"

[Nyanki]

"4...3...2...1..." Shigeko counted down to the previously set trap. "Hagane no Hanabi!"

Pyuun! Kyiik! Kyaaak! Kuuuk! The fuses had led to multiple traps, all tripping simple yet effective kunai and shuriken traps. The metal objects began flying out from multiple directions. They flowed out in the sequence of 5 from the left, 5 from the right, 5 from the left, 5 from the right and so on, down the section of forest.

So, once a trap went off and the objects passed, that spot was safe, but the next was not. 10 traps had been set-up, 5 on the left and 5 on the right. It's goal was to hit every area along that spot, trying to catch a ninja in dodge.

(ooc: Trans: Fireworks of steel, and no worries)

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda ducked back, dodging the first wave, and then once it was done he presumed forward, and repeated the pattern, once he got to the scond to the last one he had messed up his pattern and one of the shuriken hit his blind spot ducking down using rotation but when he quit spinning he noticed a very slight tear in his INS uniform, he disappeared and was standing next to Shigeko, he smiled one more and i would have had it you got lucky placing a trap that hit my blindspot, and i messed upmy pattern, so i think this makes it my turn

[Nyanki]

"Lucky?" Shigeko crossed her arms. "Fine, I'll take that from you." She smiled. "Hyuuga or not though, you're really good."

Majimaru positioned himself behind Shigeko's head. "Alright, enough already! Let's go! Let's go! Let's beat this guy!" He raised his wings in readiness.

Shigeko looked back angrily at the bird, then back to Shoda. "Well, I suppose he's right." She turned and began running off ahead to the northern forest.

Once there, she carefully took her first few steps inside. "Remember, eyes sharp."

[Kuro Nagashi]

When Shigeko took the first step, she triggered a hidden wire, causing two kunei two shoot out of a tree from the left at about waist height, making it a little harder to dodge with ducking or jumping, though Shigeko or Majimaru wouldnt probably notice their were hidden wires hidden at the end of these kunei

[RasenganWarrior]

Taiken's wings lefted him off the ground, and he flew around the grounds in only a few flaps of his massive wings.

"Spped, okay this is definitely my area." He raised up into the air, and his wings folded close, as he descended quickly to the ground, landing dramatically in the grass. "Are you three ready?"Briato, Pinta and Riyo nodded. Whenever your ready. Briato wiped his mouth off. Bear in mind we just got out of battle. Briato smiled at Pinta. And some of us have more recent injuries. And some of those injuries were unavoidable. Let's just get started already.

[Silver Cross]

"I will remember that you just left a battle, but that doesnt mean im taking it easy on you." He paced back and forth, eyeing the three, and making mental notes. "Im going to assume that you should all know how to use chakra for a speed boost am I correct?"

[RasenganWarrior]

Briato and Pinta started to speak, but stopped half way through opening there mouths. They looked down. Riyo stepped forward and shook his head. You see, Riyo has never been able to use chakra like the rest of us. The only jutsu he has ever been able to accomplish is his Final Smash Genjutsu. And he can only use that once a week right now. Riyo look a little ashamed, but Pinta steeped forward and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. But he has been able to use his chakra to increase his stamina. He can run forever, or at least it seems like that. The short answer is no. Only me and Pinta can increase our speed with chakra. But I avoid this because my vision is bad. So the shorter answer is Pinta is the only one who can use it effectively.

[Nyanki]

When Shigeko took the first step, she triggered a hidden wire, causing two kunei two shoot out of a tree from the left at about waist height, making it a little harder to dodge with ducking or jumping, though Shigeko or Majimaru wouldnt probably notice their were hidden wires hidden at the end of these kunei

"Shimatta!" said Shigeko in a harsh whisper. She couldn't believe she had missed that. "Move it, Maji!"

"Eirrrrrr!" squawked Majimaru as he went turbo with his wings to help move Shigeko out of harm's way, coming to a sliding stop.

"Not good!" She knew the move was risky, making it easy to go right into another trap. But she couldn't go out on the first one. No way. Her pride wouldn't let her.

(ooc: Yeah, um, I don't swear, so I don't like to type it either. lol)

[Silver Cross]

Briato and Pinta started to speak, but stopped half way through opening there mouths. They looked down. Riyo stepped forward and shook his head. You see, Riyo has never been able to use chakra like the rest of us. The only jutsu he has ever been able to accomplish is his Final Smash Genjutsu. And he can only use that once a week right now. Riyo look a little ashamed, but Pinta steeped forward and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. But he has been able to use his chakra to increase his stamina. He can run forever, or at least it seems like that. The short answer is no. Only me and Pinta can increase our speed with chakra. But I avoid this because my vision is bad. So the shorter answer is Pinta is the only one who can use it effectively.

Taiken stood quietly, and listened to their explanation. He wasnt very happy to hear that only one of the three could effectively increase their speed. This would make it much harder to train them.

"Very well. I think I have a solution to this problem. It will be much different than most speed enhancing, but I do believe that it should work." He folded his arms, and thought for a minute. "Riyo has been able to make his stamina increase, so he must be able to concentrate his chakra to parts of his body to a certain extent am I correct?"

[Kuro Nagashi]

"Shimatta!" said Shigeko in a harsh whisper. She couldn't believe she had missed that. "Move it, Maji!"

"Eirrrrrr!" squawked Majimaru as he went turbo with his wings to help move Shigeko out of harm's way, coming to a sliding stop.

"Not good!" She knew the move was risky, making it easy to go right into another trap. But she couldn't go out on the first one. No way. Her pride wouldn't let her.

(ooc: Yeah, um, I don't swear, so I don't like to type it either. lol)


ooc: np, i understand, i swear very rarely and try to avoid it, but i have no problem with it

ic:

Shoda smiled as the two kunei clunked into the next tree cutting a brown wire sending a wave of shuriken raining down on Shigeko and Majimaru, while from in front of Shigeko two kunei shot out not even aimed for her directly, near invisble wires were on the end of these two, they were barely noticable unless the light was shining just right on them.The two kunei clunked into a parellel tree, doing nothing noticable to anyone or anything

[Nyanki]

Majimaru flew one way while Shigeko used the sliding's momentum and converted into a forward flip to dodge the shuriken.

Shigeko was breathing fast as the shuriken thunked into the dirt. "Majimaru!?" Shigeko didn't see him around.

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm coming," he said as he drifted back. "You're the slow one here. Nothing's going to happen to me."

[RasenganWarrior]

Taiken stood quietly, and listened to their explanation. He wasnt very happy to hear that only one of the three could effectively increase their speed. This would make it much harder to train them.

"Very well. I think I have a solution to this problem. It will be much different than most speed enhancing, but I do believe that it should work." He folded his arms, and thought for a minute. "Riyo has been able to make his stamina increase, so he must be able to concentrate his chakra to parts of his body to a certain extent am I correct?"Briato shook his head again. I wish it were that simple. The only way he is able to use chakra is as an energy source. It is only a supplement to power his muscles. Riyo has never been able to walk on water or climb walls using chakra from his feet. All he can do is out last someone without it. And far out last them. Riyo nodded his head then did a forward summersault. Briato laughed, Yeah we forgot to mention, he can do that. It is kind of his way of getting a speed boost. For some reason it makes him faster. You are not going to get far speed wise with Riyo, he always has and always will be a power type. Is there a plan B?

[Kuro Nagashi]

The slide put her under the wires but she tripped a new wire sending a a kunei at Shigeko and one at Majimaru each had a bomb tag on them one was real and the other was fake, the wires had been cut from two shuriken that had hit the wires and now a whole wall of kunei and wires were shooting out around the flag hitting trees and wires hitting trees forming a perfect dome around the flag

ooc:
i use alot of wires

[Nyanki]

Majimaru rose up out of the kunai's path.

"There's too many traps going off, let's go back a bit and wait until they stop," said Shigeko as she hurled a kunai of her own at the oncoming one to deflect it.

(ooc: So, in case the exploding kunai is the one that Shigeko hurled her kunai at, they didn't collide yet.)

[Silver Cross]

Briato shook his head again. I wish it were that simple. The only way he is able to use chakra is as an energy source. It is only a supplement to power his muscles. Riyo has never been able to walk on water or climb walls using chakra from his feet. All he can do is out last someone without it. And far out last them. Riyo nodded his head then did a forward summersault. Briato laughed, Yeah we forgot to mention, he can do that. It is kind of his way of getting a speed boost. For some reason it makes him faster. You are not going to get far speed wise with Riyo, he always has and always will be a power type. Is there a plan B?

Taiken smiled, and rubbed his chin.

"I believe there is. Sit please." Taiken dropped down quickly, and extended his legs out. So that his legs were in front of him. "As you should all know there are many muscles in the human leg, but very few are recognized." He looked at Riyo. "And since he uses chakra to power his muscles, he should understand this better than most. When a person fuels their muscles with chakra, the normally fueled are the two main muscles. The lower calf area, and the upper thigh. This is a mistake. There are many small muscles inbetween that are a major help. Our goal will be to locate those muscles, and learn to normally fuel them.

[Kuro Nagashi]

As the kunei colluided with the Shoda's rigged kunei it exploded but nothing more happpened it seemed suddenly all of the traps had ceased assult on Shigeko and Majimaru. The wires around hte dome were being held in a perfect dome Shigeko would have to cut through them to progress

[Nyanki]

Shigeko unhitched a snap on her flak jacket and pulled out a scroll. From the scroll, she summoned her crossbow. She carefully approached the dome.

"Now, let's see if I can hit that flag from outside this wire tent. If I can, it'll be carried through to the other side, where I can just wriggle it out." She began looking through the tiny gaps in the wires. "Majimaru, help me look! If I can see it, I can hit it."

[RasenganWarrior]

Taiken smiled, and rubbed his chin.

"I believe there is. Sit please." Taiken dropped down quickly, and extended his legs out. So that his legs were in front of him. "As you should all know there are many muscles in the human leg, but very few are recognized." He looked at Riyo. "And since he uses chakra to power his muscles, he should understand this better than most. When a person fuels their muscles with chakra, the normally fueled are the two main muscles. The lower calf area, and the upper thigh. This is a mistake. There are many small muscles inbetween that are a major help. Our goal will be to locate those muscles, and learn to normally fuel them.

Riyo took a knee thrusting his sword into the ground, resting his hands arms on the hilt. Briato climbed into a nearby tree, and took a seat. Pinta sat indian style between the two. What did you have in mind? This sounds like it could help all of us.

[Kuro Nagashi]

As Shigeko approached three shuriken shot from one in front and two behind Shigko all aimed at her waist, is Majimaru wasnt looking behind these shuriken would be completly unnoticed, and very slowly senobn edged to the edge of the trees getting ready to be launched, just a little farther forward and Shoda would have this game won

[Nyanki]

Shigeko turned slightly to the right, then jumped backwards. However, as her body twisted, she saw the two oncoming shuriken that were aimed at her from behind. She was only in the path of one due to her jump, but it was too late. As she tried to jump back again, her cape waved forward and was nicked by the star.

"Gaaaaaaah!" she yelled, loud enough for Shoda, let alone anyone within a kilometer or two, to hear. Her stealthy cloak had ruined it.

Majimaru landed on her shoulder and patted the top of Shigeko's head with his wing. "Let's go, now. Let's go," he chirped softly. "You still did good."

Shegeko fastened her crossbow to her back and then formed the Hitsuji seal. She used shunshin and was back into the middle where Shoda stood.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled as Shigeko approached dont worry you did very well i only had one trap left and that was a barrier that you walk through then it would trap you Shoda laughed at the cloak getting in the way

[Nyanki]

Shigeko took the torn edge of her cloak into her hand. "I know I did well, no one has to tell me that," she said proudly. She broke out a small sewing kit and did a make-shift fix on the cloak so the tear wouldn't grow. Being a ninja, such a task was completed very quickly. "But still, thank you," she said while tying the finishing knot, eyes focused on the task at hand rather than Shoda.

"Okay, now what? Now what?" asked Majimaru energetically and shaking his wings up and down. "What do we do next?"

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled well if you guys dont mind i would like to see your taijutsu abilitys, and dont worry i wont use the byakugan on you, im not that mean of a person

[Nyanki]

Majimaru turned his head sideways. "Taijutsu? Me?"

"Majimaru, you take my crossbow. Go watch from the trees." Shigeko pulled the arrow shooter from her back, turning to Shoda. "Majimaru isn't much of a fighter. Sure, he can gouge someone's eye out, but he only goes for that when it's called for. And I really don't plan on doing that here."

Majimaru took the crossbow in his claws and did as he was told. "Get him! Get him good!" he shouted as he flew off.

Shigeko checked that her cloak was tightly fastened and then widened her legs into a horse stance. "I must admit, I don't think I'm much better than my students. But it won't hurt to practice."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled getting into a stance his palm open facing Shigeko and his other palm held facing the sky against his waist, as he smiled at Shigeko If you dont already know taijutsu is the basic of any ninja's skills and you must do well in this, and after this i need to get you to the grand exam if you plan on entering

[Nyanki]

"I know, and I believe of the three areas, Taijutsu is probably my best. However, as a Tokubetsu Jounin in my specialty, it isn't often required for me to use my techniques."

Shigeko inched up a bit to decrease the distance between her and Shoda a bit more. "And with that said, I'm not sure if I'm interested in entering the Grand Exam."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda frowned and inched forward as well waiting I understand that, and that really stinks as im supposed to proctor fights and i was hoping to get to watch you fight Shoda bent his knees ready to spring a she twisted his neck letting out a small cracking noise and his hair was strung down his back

[Nyanki]

"That so?" Shigeko giggled a bit. "Do I interest you?"

Shigeko took a couple very slow steps, then quickly shot forward. She ducked down and was reaching for a finger jab to Shoda's ribcage beneath his extended arm.

(ooc: Reaching is the key word. So yeah, she's still a foot or two in front of Shoda for the moment.)

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled maybe

Shoda waited for the finger to come close enough when it was in range he spun around catching the arm with his right hand as he brought two of his fingers on his left hand down at Shigeko's arm this would be like a little prick but wouldn't cause any internal damage as he wasnt aiming for the pressure points

[Nyanki]

"Maybe? Well, I guess I could say the same about you...." Shigeko's voice drew off in a tone of boredum.

She spun the opposite way to break herself free. She wiggled her arm a bit in attempts to loosen it up from Shoda's strike. "But who knows? Even your Byakugan can't see into a woman's heart." Shigeko posed so that her left arm was out, but curved in front of her, with her right hand facing flat-out ahead not far below. Connecting the points of the left elbow, left hand, and right hand would form a triangle.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled he was very intrested I dont htink this training is going to work, i have a problem with hurting beutiful women, espically you Shoda flipped back and was leaning against the base of a tree

[Nyanki]

"Come on, don't give me that," Shigeko said while reinforcing her stance. "It's simple training, no one's going to get seriously hurt." Her voice began to show signs of anger. "I am more than just a woman, I am a ninja!"

She stood, awaiting a response.

[Silver Cross]

Riyo took a knee thrusting his sword into the ground, resting his hands arms on the hilt. Briato climbed into a nearby tree, and took a seat. Pinta sat indian style between the two. What did you have in mind? This sounds like it could help all of us.

"Yes it can. But this training will take time and effort to complete. Today you will locate basic muscles and fuel them, and later on we will hit the scrolls, and you will locate other muscles in the leg." He took his hand, and ran along his leg, just below his knee, and suddenly, a muscle started to bulge. "Now, I want you to flex your legs, and touch every muscle you see visible."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda sighed and walked over to Shigeko and got back into his stance waiting for her to attack sorry i offended you, its just Shoda had never really expressed feelings for many before so he wasnt very good at it and he would leave it at that

[Nyanki]

Shigeko thought to question Shoda's last words, but thought it might just make him quit again. "You can tell me later."

She pulled her hands from her stance to her sides as she dashed at Shoda, then moving to a leg sweep as she got close.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda jumped the leg sweep as he flipped into a drop kick aiming for the top of Shikego's head though if she didnt have time to dodge he would spin out of the way Dont worry ill tell you right after this

[Nyanki]

Shigeko rolled out of the way of Shoda's falling kick. "Alright." She stopped on her stomach, then sprung herself forward with her arms. She then stretched her arms in front of her in attempts to grab ahold of the leg that was going to hit her moments ago.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda's leg was caught but istead of letting it get to him he spun and slammed his left leg out at the side of Shigeko's face, if this didnt work he would have to get back onto the ground to fight like he normally would

ooc:
i went sasuke on you

[Nyanki]

(ooc: lol)

The kick stung, but it only prompted Shigeko to cling harder. When it finished, she reached her left hand to Shoda's shirt collar and gripped it tight. Then Shigeko began shifting her body weight to make Shoda fall forward.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda fell forward as he was sad he just kicked he rin the face but when he hit the ground he caugh himself with one hand doing a handspring if Shigeko didnt let go she would be flung into the ground

[Nyanki]

Shigeko pulled her feet to Shoda's chest and pushed off. She landed on the ground crouched, sliding backwards. She took a moment to catch her breath and regain composure after that blow to the head.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda frowned regaining his stance are you okay i kicked you pretty hard i figured you would move out of the way Shoda looked down he was sweating, pulling off the top part of his INS robe so he was standing bare chested to cool off a little bit

[Nyanki]

"Yeah...yeah, I think I'm alright," said Shigeko as she held her head in her hands and stood up. Her breathing was still a little heavy.

She pulled herself into the triangle-looking stance she had before. "I've come at you twice already. Come at me this time."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled Okay, but me coming at you might not be so good, but here i come Shoda flickered in front of Shigeko crouching down as he came up open palmed aiming for Shigeko's chin

[Nyanki]

Shigeko twisted the triangle formed arms to wrap and trap Shoda's arm before he could fully reach her chin. Then she turned to throw him.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda went with the throw but he landed right next to Shigeko as he spun around aiming for many jabs along Shigeko's side, though they werent very fast as he didnt want to hit a whole bunch

[Nyanki]

Shigeko took two jumps in the opposite direction from Shoda, her arms hugging to her side. On her landing of the second jump, her right leg went unstable, so Shigeko dropped down on that knee.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda mumbeled somehting as he walked over to Shigeko Sorry i lost control there with my chakra i was trying to hold it away from my hand are you okay

[Nyanki]

"I think...I think I did pretty well for myself, against such a high rank as yourself, but--" Shigeko lurched forward in pain. She could hear Majimaru approaching because he was shouting, but couldn't comprehend what he was saying. She tried to continue. "But I also think that it's time I sto--" Shigeko couldn't finish as she fell over unconcious.

Majimaru had just landed a few feet from her, setting her crossbow down. He hopped right next to her and began fanning her with his wings. "Wake up! Wake up! Shigeko! Are you okay!? Are you okay!? Wake up! Wake up!" He started to calm down. "I know you're alright. I shouldn't be worried." He turned to Shoda. "Help, please! Help, please!"

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda bent down already on the move What happened why did she fall unconcisous Shoda un buttoned the top of his robe from the bottom half and wadded it up putting it under Shigeko's head as he checked her for a pulse which she still had next he checked to see if she was breathing and she was but ragedy and off paced

[Nyanki]

"You kicked her very hard in the head, Hyuuga," said Majimaru pointing to the purple bruise along the side of Shigeko's face. It seemed blue compared to the shade of purple her hair was. "Remember?"

He went back to fanning. "Her head needed lots of blood and air to make up for that, lots and lots." He turned his head to Shoda. "Then you jabbed her sides with that Hyuuga stuff. That messed up her blood flow." He pointed momentarily at Shigeko's side. "Shigeko's head needed that blood, and the air the blood had. First her leg went, because it's so far from the head. But then her head went."

Majimaru turned back to Shigeko. "That's what I saw, and that's what I think. Shigeko just needs rest. You were too strong. I'm no medic pigeon, but I know Shigeko, so that's why I think I know."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nearly cried he was sad he had hurt her so much a tear ran down his face Im sorry, i know basic medical justu and i can undo the damage i did to her side hang on Shoda rolled Shigeko to the side he had hit her on byakugan Shoda located the injured points and began jabbing htme lightly soon they were fixed he then rolled Shigeko back to her former position and wove handsighns his hands began glowing a light green color as he placed them on Shigeko's stomach trying to heal her but he didnt think he was getting far

[Nyanki]

"I'm not mad at you, Shigeko wanted to fight. Shigeko wanted to practice. Shigeko's very strong and very bold." The bird was very diligent with his fanning job. "And you're trying to fix her, so she'll be alright."

Majimaru did not look sad at all. He knew Shigeko would be alright. "Check her head, maybe there's a fracture. Her head needs the help."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda checked her bones with his byakugan as he rested on her head he saw that she was bleeding internally as he moved his hands to her head the splintered bones slowly formed back to gether and the blood stopped overflowing now it was up to Shigeko there really wasnt anything else he could do

[Nyanki]

Shigeko's breathing pattern became more regular. Then her eyes tightened. "Who...who's touching me?" she asked tiredly, holding her eyes shut.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda slowly removed his hands Shigeko, its me Shoda and Majimaru is here with me as well are you okay, im sure your head hurts im sorry i kicked you that hard

[Nyanki]

"Maji, hop on my leg so I can know you're here. It's too bright to open my eyes."

Majimaru perched himself on Shigeko's left leg. "I'm right here, right here."

"Hi, buddy-bird," she said smiling. "Now, what happened? I remember the trap practice. Then I remember fighting Shoda. I went at him twice, him at me once...."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled Thats right do you remeber the kick i gave you in the head and me jabbing you in the side a couple of times, thats kinda what happened Shoda layed his hand out onto Shigeko's

[Nyanki]

Shigeko's hand fidgeted at first in surprise of the unexpected touch. But once she figured out what it was, she relaxed her hand. "Oh, okay. I think I understand what happened after that."

She placed her other hand on her head. She tried to open her eyes again, but it hurt too much to. "Shoda...what was it you were going to tell me?"

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda frowned his face contorting with worry he was sure Majimaru knew what he was trying to tell Shigeko earlier about his feelings You remener that do you, maybe i should kick you again

[Nyanki]

Shigeko laughed. "No, I really don't want that. I won't ask about it again."

"How dare you say that!" yelled Majimaru angrily at Shoda, flapping his wings furiously over his head. "I should gouge your eyes out, Hyuuga!"

"Maji, stop it. You're digging your claws into me...."

Majimaru stopped and turned himself away from Shoda. "Hmmph."

"Hey, uh, Shoda?" asked Shigeko, turning her head toward where the man sat. She wanted to ask him something.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda laughed at Majimaru Im sorry i was just kidding and Shigeko im sorry if that offended you Shoda began to think about what and how he should tell Shigeko when she said his name he cocked his head and looked at her Yes Shigeko are you okay

[Nyanki]

"Would you...?" Shigeko was trying to open her eyes. It took her a bit, but she finally got them open fully. She blinked a few times in a row as her eyes adjusted.

Then she looked up at Shoda, straight into his white Hyuuga eyes. "Would you like to go out for tea sometime? Ya know, just you and me?"

(ooc: In Japan, asking to have tea with someone is asking them out. It's like how in America, we ask to have coffee. In case anyone was wondering....)

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled widely though he was embaressed Shigeko had to ask, as he gazed back into Shigeko's eyes I would like that very much, but hopefuflly Majimaru isnt still mad at me Shoda lightly gripped Shigeko's hand with his own as he sat there beside her whenever she was ready to get up they could go for a little walk

[Nyanki]

"If he was still mad, you wouldn't still have your eyes," Shigeko said smiling. A few puffs of air came out of her nose, showing she found her words funny.

She turned her head to look at Majimaru. He had peeked his head over his shoulder, but faced it back forward when he noticed Shigeko was looking at him. "Isn't that so, my eyes in the skies?" The bird continued to look the other way. "Silly bird."

Majimaru hopped over onto Shigeko's crossbow, gripping it in his claws. "Can you get up? Laying in the sun isn't very good for your head." He pointed his wing at the nearest tree. "Shade would be much better, much better."

"You're right," said Shigeko as she tried to pull herself up. "Maybe a little walking would do me some good, too."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda stood with Shigeko, would you like to take a walk through the forest with me Shoda held out his hand for Shigeko to take, as he eyed Majimaru suspicially he would really like to keep his eyes right where they were

[Nyanki]

Shigeko took Shoda's hand. As she took a step, she lost balance and fell into him, although without knocking him over.

Her face shot bright red as it made contact with Shoda's chest. "Ehh heh heh...looks like I'm still a little light-headed. Sorry about that." She tried to push herself back to balance.

(ooc: lol @ Brian and Dorian for not posting for this long)

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled as he held back a laugh at Shigeko's face really, if you wanted that close to me you could have just asked me i would have said yes Shoda helped Shigeko regain her balance as he slowly walke dbeside her towards the forest path that lead back to the INS compound

[Nyanki]

Shigeko's eyes darted away. "If I was my normal self, I think I might've hit you right now." But when she came back to giving eye contact, she smiled.

Shigeko then looked back over her shoulder. "Majimaru, go hang out with the students. And take care of my crossbow, will ya?" she shouted back to the bird. "Then all of my most precious things will be together."

"Okay! Okay!" Majimaru really liked being acknowledged as something dear to Shigeko. He then began throwing his wings around, in Shoda's general direction. "But I'm warning you, Hyuuga! No funny stuff! I might just come check up on you, and with this," he said, tapping his feet on the crossbow, "I can get you from even farther away!"

"He's not kidding," said Shigeko in a very serious tone. "And he can shoot that thing pretty decent." She turned back toward the bird. "Don't worry, you know I can call for you."

Majimaru took off. "Don't forget, my eyes are in the skies." He quickly disappeared into the wind.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled as he had something he wanted to show Shigeko something his secret little meadow, as he tugged her arm just a little bit once they were a little ways away from Majimaru That Majimaru he treats you just like hes your dad doesnt he Shoda couldnt help but to keep looking over at Shigeko's eyes

[Nyanki]

"Huh, dad?" Shigeko asked, tilting her head. "If anything, he's like my brother. I knew his father well, and that bird probably would've started stripping your carcass by now."

She looked up to the sky. "Even then, for as long as we've trained together and the situations we've been through, of course we're going to be as close as siblings. And of course he'd look out for me because of that."

Shigeko brought her head back down. "But hey, it's your actions he's worried about, not mine. Majimaru knows the best you can hope from me before tea is a peck on the cheek." She smiled, adding "No pun intended."

[Silver Cross]

Taiken didnt have the time, nor the patience, so he decided a solution that could help him greatly.

"I need not explain anything more. I have told you how to complete this task, and I will leave you to it." a force of wind circled under Taiken, then lifted him from the ground, so that he stood once again.

"I bid thee farewell, until i return from a short journey." With those few words, he turned on his heel, and headed deep into the forest, disappearing in an explosion of silver light.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded Well one of has to be responsible, i guess, ive never really been in a serious relationship before believe it or not as Shoda and Shigeko walked through the dense forest leaves fell all around them and birds could be heard singing sweet tunes, soon they neared a bunch of rose bushes with what looked like yellow roses Shoda reached out his hand and plucked one as he placed it gently in Shigeko's hair I hope you like yellow if not i can find you a red one

[Nyanki]

"Well, it's not like I can see it anyways," said Shigeko.

She paused for a moment. "The relationship thing...not meaning to pry, but it's because of being a Hyuuga, isn't it? I'm sure your clan tries to fix you up with someone of their liking." She scratched an itch on her nose. "Or are you just too busy?....Or are you just shy?" Her eyes had scattered over to some leaves that just fell to the side of them.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda looked over at the leaves he had seemed deep in thought and by now they had stopped walking he was remebering the first relationship he had been in with his father had set it up and he was completly miserable and from then on he swore to pick the girl of his choice Well the hyugga custom is that your father and mother choose your partner for life but i refused and its partly because im shy Shoda chuckled and removed the yellow rose from Shigeko's hair and handed it to her for her to admire hopefully she liked yellow

[Nyanki]

Shigeko held the flower before her face, closed her eyes, and slowly took the sweet scent in. "Well, whatever the reasons, it's nice to find a guy once in a while who's sweet. You wouldn't believe how many men have had my fist into their face before they could even pick up my name." She took another long sniff, then opened her eyes halfway, looking at the rose. "It's really nice."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda chuckled he then held his arms over his face in a dont hurt me fashion then he was back to normal Im glad you like it soon they were in a large clearing ringed by flowers of all types and the sun shining down from a hole in the canopy he walked to the center and sat down as he gestured for Shigeko to come sit with him

[Nyanki]

Shigeko looked around a bit nervously. Flowers were the food source, and often the home, of a creature she really disliked. She was always told it was a silly thing to be afraid of, but that didn't stop her.

"I-I'm not sure I want to be around so many flowers," she said jittery. "I mean, ya know? My...head. Yeah, my head. I think all the scents are going to be too much for me."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda stood up gazed deep into Shigeko's eyes is that the only reason he asked questiontevily he was pretty sure something else was up

[Nyanki]

"Too many flowers.... Just too many flowers...." she replied, slowly backing away, her eyes moving down to her bottom-right.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda looked down following Shigeko's gaze as he closed the distance between them and wrapping his arms around her waist as he whispered in her ear slowly and calmingly in a very childish irestaible tone please

[Nyanki]

Shigeko wriggled her arms until Shoda's were forced higher up. His arms had been too low for her liking, let alone Majimaru's liking. She wanted Shoda to keep his eyes, too.

"Don't laugh at me, but...." She paused, looking down at her feet. "Bu...bu...butterflies.... I don't...I don't like butterflies...." she said softly, her voice trailing away.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda looked down at the ground Dont worry about butterflies, if they bother you ill smack them away from you, but these flowers shouldve been just pollinated so you should be okay, trust me Shoda kept his arms where they were he was a little embaressed that he didnt know the line but he would get over it pretty soon once his face lost the apple red color

[Nyanki]

"Pollinated or not, butterflies drink nectar from the flowers...." Shigeko looked into Shoda's eyes. "But please, don't hurt the butterflies....I may not like them, but don't hurt them...." As her voice faded, she turned her head back away.

"They aren't bad, and they are very pretty, but I don't like it when they get too close...."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded if you dont want them hurt then they wont be hurt, well if you dont want to hang out in my little garden where would you like to go, i prefer to make things about you Shoda dropped his hands back to his sides, he wasnt sure what Shigeko wanted him to do

[Nyanki]

Shigeko thought to herself for a moment while tucking the rose back into her hair. "I want to head back." she said.

"But...." said Shigeko, as she took Shoda's hand.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda held onto Shigeko's hand as he was okay with heading back but then he heard the but and he was polited but very confused but, what as he looked over at Shigeko

[Nyanki]

Shigeko turned toward the direction back and tugged on Shoda's arm. "I want to go this way," she said energetically, pointing up at the branches of the nearest tree. "C'mon!"

She tugged again. "We can always stop for a bit along the way if we find a good tree to sit in."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda chuckled and walked to the nearest tree jumping up into it as he gestured for Shigeko to come with him there was plenty of room on all of the branches for the two of them, hopefully, Shoda was much heavier than he looked but the trees were pretty sturdy

[Nyanki]

Although Shoda walked, Shigeko literally sprinted, allowing her jump just before the trunk to propel her pretty high up.

A breeze blew through the air, and Shigeko looked into its direction to keep the wind from blowing her hair into her face. The wind came from the direction they needed to head.

Shigeko closed her eyes and smelled the breeze. Within a few moments, her eyes lit up. "This way!" she said, while crouching down. She leaped across a couple branches, then into the next tree. "C'mon! Follow me!"

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda chuckled and followed behind Shigeko doing flips and spins as he jumped from tree to tree the wind blowing his long black hair in all directions, as he reached back and slit the band holding his hari together causing it to go in all directions, he looked sort of girlsih but it was hyugga custom to grow long hair usually though he was contemplating on cutting it

[Nyanki]

"Almost there!" Shigeko shouted back, a bit out of breath, as she continued forward. She probably shouldn't have been moving around like that after what happened earlier, but she figured that they could both rest when they got there.

Soon, her eyes spotted what she was looking for: water. It was a small lake, or some sort of body of water. Shigeko stopped for a moment to look around, crouching down on a branch. "Now where would be...." she said to herself as she looked around the area.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda stopped next to Shigeko balaning on one hand as he was getting ready to flip from the postion as he flipped over turning himself right side up he crouched waiting for Shigeko to show him where to go

[Nyanki]

Finally, she spotted something that interested her. "Ah ha!" Shigeko said, as she went back to leaping through trees.

She stopped when she arrived at a large tree near the water. It's leaves gradually dropped into the water below, creating ripples. Shigeko climbed to a branch that allowed a view of the water, then sat down, dangling her feet below. She concentrated on catching her breath as she waited for Shoda to appear next to her.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda flipped landing halfway where he needed to be as he climbed swiftly with the use of littel chakra as he sat down next to Shigeko watching the water intently as he prtended to yawn and drapped his arm over Shigeko's shoulders not risking the galnce back at her afraid of the incoming punch

[Nyanki]

Shigeko allowed Shoda's arm to stay around her while she caught her breath. The stability helped her body calm down easier. When she was better, she rolled back her shoulders so his arm would slip off. "Not yet."

She leaned against the tree trunk next to her. "I like trees," she said. "Especially trees with views like this."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda easily removed his arm as he breathed deeply closing his eyes as he mumbeled I agree with you its so calming to sit here and just............. he hesitated breeth Shoda took another deep breath a slight breeze rustling his hair blowing it slightly away from him

[Nyanki]

Shigeko turned to Shoda and noticed his hair out and that it was a bit tussled from the trip to the tree.

"Not sure if you mind, but...." She began stroking Shoda's hair into alignment with her fingers.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda leaned his head forward letting Shigeko fix his hair as he teased as long as you dont end up braiding it i dont care what you do to my hair or put it into pigtails or a bun, etc. Shoda slightly chuckled Shigeko would probably due this just to mess with him

[Nyanki]

"Huh, didn't even think of that. Maybe I should." Shigeko laughed, but continued running her fingers through Shoda's hair. She brought herself closer to him. "It really is gorgeous. You must take good care of it."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded his head slightly if my hair is that nice then yours is beutiful layers of silk, and on another note i try to take care of it, but im thinking of cutting it a little bit shorter so it doesnt get in my way, any suggestions

[Nyanki]

(ooc: lol@Dorian, you guys did it by leaving us alone for so long.)

"I don't know about cutting it, I really like it how it is." Shigeko gently pulled her hand away. "But it is your hair."

She went back to facing forward and pointed at her shoulder, signaling that she wouldn't mind Shoda's arm now.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled and moved his arm draping it over Shigeko's shoulder as he wove a single handsighn and a small spry of water jetted up spraying lightly over Shigeko and getting Shoda's arm he chuckled as the water sprayed over Shigeko getting her mildly wet

[Nyanki]

"Hey, knock it off!" said Shigeko, chuckling a bit as well, as she turned her face away and shielded with her hands. "You don't want me to retaliate, do you? You know I'd get you good."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled probably, would wouldnt you, but then i would have to mess my hair up Shoda smiled he was moving his hands around all frilly like trying to be stupid but trying to be stupid made him look even stupider

[Nyanki]

Shigeko laughed loudly at him, stopping only due to a sneeze. "You're going to get me sick now," she said as she rubbed the tip of her nose. She undid her cloak, then slung it over a nearby branch. Although it was very water-resistant, it was still dripping. The cloak wouldn't take too long to dry though.

She was now down to the standard Konoha ninja uniform, her figure much more apparent without the cloak to distort her body's appearance. Shigeko looked at Shoda. "You have to go soon, don't you? For the Grand Exam?"

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda chuckled slightly then he was moping unfortuley yes, i really dont want to but i have no choice

[Nyanki]

"That's too bad," Shigeko said, her gaze at the ripples and the leaves that floated about.

She was facing straight ahead, but her eyes shifted to the side to look at Shoda. "Won't be seeing each other for a while then, huh?"

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded his head sending his hair falling over his shoulders Thats right unless you enter the exam, its not to late, but i have to leave in half an hour and even then i will be stretching my speed to the limit

[Nyanki]

"I can't," she said. "I haven't seen my students in ages. I promised to spend time with them, and I won't break that." Her hands gripped the cloth of her pants at her knees. "They mean a lot to me."

(ooc: But seriously, I have too much school work to participate. T_T)

[Kuro Nagashi]

ooc: okay

ic:

Shoda smiled he had a better idea now that he knew that Shigeko couldnt particapate well why dont you come with me and watch the fights by my side?, and youll even get to see your students

[Nyanki]

"I'm not sure if they're participating this time," she said depressingly. Shigeko looked at her hands at her knees.

(ooc: Brian had to pull out because he's too busy too T_T)

[Kuro Nagashi]

ooc: damn, this sucks

ic:

Well then if you cant come i guess i will go all alone his face became a pouty face as he induced a fake tear hoping to get Shigeko to pity him then he remebered Shigeko saying her students were dear to her am i dear to you

[Nyanki]

Shigeko gritted her teeth then turned to him angrily. "I only just met you, and you expect me to think that highly of you!? You expect me to put you even near my students in my heart, after a day or so!?"

Suddenly, her face relaxed and turned to upset. Shigeko bent her head down, then held her hands to it. "I'm sorry. I forgot how you were brought up about relationships." She sighed. "You see, that'd be like calling someone your best friend after spending time with them only once. That doesn't happen. It takes time to discover such things. You can like the person, but not to that extent just yet."

Shigeko could sense that it was time for Shoda to be off. "But I hope you know...." She leaned in and pressed her lips against Shoda's face just outside of his mouth. She wasn't going to break her words from earlier about before tea, but she would be close. As she pulled away, her face gently brushed against the edges of his lips. "I do like you."

She reached out and snatched her cloak, then formed the Hitsuji seal with her hands. "See ya. I hope we have tea soon." Shigeko then disappeared with a Shunshin no Jutsu, returning to her students.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda nodded and with the kiss before he could say anthing Shigeko was gone and he was gone right behind her heading in a completly opposite direction he was heading for the grand exam

[Nyanki]

(ooc: To cover-up for the leave-of-absence of Brian and his characters. lol)

Shigeko had been back with her students for a while now. They went over routines, both old and new. Majimaru was back in bird-summon land currently, taking a break from his "assistance."

Shigeko kicked back in a tree, lying across a sturdy branch that seemed familiar. She was chilling at the tree she was before, overlooking that same lake. Where she had been with Shoda.

"Ahh," she said, closing her eyes, "this is seriously the best place to relax in this whole place." She thought about Shoda now and again, but as a kunoichi she knew how to separate her feelings when she needed to.

However, as she relaxed, she allowed her mind to wander. She sighed, then said to herself as a whisper, her eyes still closed, "Where are you Shoda?"

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda had dearly mised Shigeko, as he ran through the forest silently, he appeared on the branch quietly as shigeko asked where he was he responded even though it was a retorical question well if you must know i ma right behind you

[Nyanki]

Shigeko's eyes bolted open. She didn't even sense his arrival. Either she was that tired, or he was really really good. Better than she thought.

She quickly sat up, brushing her hair with her fingers a bit. She grinned. "Why, hello there," she said in a playful tone.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda flipped around to sit beside her Hello there, how where your students, Shoda sat close to Shigeko his INS robe opened revealing his whole upper half, the top half of the robe was overlapping the bottem half of his robe as he stared down at the sparkling lake he came to an idea So do you want to go for a swim, i need to cool down i ran the whole way here, he had fibbed and didnt mention that he had used his sage mode to telport, most of the distance and then ran a bit

[Nyanki]

"They're doing fine. Right now they're probably taking a break as well. I left them to practice without me for a bit, and then I was going to check on them later."

It was nice to have Shoda next to her again. But to his words, she held up and shook her finger. "Ah ah ahh, buddy," Shigeko said as she turned her head. "You're lucky Majimaru isn't around to hear that, or you'd be blind." She smiled. "You know the rule. You know what we're supposed to do first before anything like that can happen."

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda chuckled at Shigeko she was taking everything so literal so he clarified I didnt mean anything sexual by it, i just wanted to take a swim, but if you dont want, so you wanna go get that tea now, i know a good shortcut to get there very fast Shoda had empasized the word very to make a point

[Nyanki]

"I didn't take it that way either!" she said loudly. Shigeko's face went red, and her eyes looked the other way. "I only meant in the fact I'd be 'showing skin'....You know?" She paused. "Nothing like that."

She didn't really hear the rest of what Shoda said after that first part.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Shoda smiled wrapping his arms around Shigeko's waist his eyes flashed red then back to dull white he was now in sage mode as he whispered in Shigeko's ear lets go and get some tea a flash of red envolped them both and they were both standing behind the konha tea shoip were no one would see them appear as he let go and smiled leaving sage mode

ooc:
post your next reply in konha plz

[Kuro Nagashi]

ooc: sry 4 double post

ic:

Hiko ran through the INS forest as he approachd the barrier to the INS compound though he wouldnt lower it just yet, Hiko took a detour and headed for the training grounds in a hurry waiting for Kinyoubi to catch up

[Nyanki]

(ooc: Don't worry, it's allowed for situations like these)

Kinyoubi wasn't very far behind Hiko, it's just that he had never been down this way before, so he was taking notice of all of his surroundings. "I'm coming, I'm coming," he said as he was just 15 or so feet from Hiko. When he got close he came to a stop, then leaned back and stretched.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko spun and suddenly a kunei was embbed next to Kinyoub's head as he spoke in a very stern tone Ok so you hav esome good abilitys but now it is time that you show me everything you have dont worry about our surrondings just fight

[Nyanki]

A shine shown in Kinyoubi's eyes and a crooked smirk snuck across his face.

He placed his left hand in his right pocket, and his right hand on his sword handle on his left side. In one swift motion, he unsheathed his sword and threw two shuriken.

With his hands coming together at the sword handle, he dashed ahead, the metal stars leading the way.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko smiled and his sword stayed strapped on his back as he turned sideways dodgin the shuriken and then he was standing directly in front of Kinyoubi his speed and power had increased dramitically since in the sand village he must have been holding back in the sand village as he brought his hand down on the hilt of the blade holding it in place as he flipped pulling the blade down with him as he aimed a kick for the side of Kinyoubi's face

[Nyanki]

(ooc: Sorry for the wait, mod business came up)

Kinyoubi let go of his blade, then made himself fall flat on his back to dodge the kick.

Once on the ground, he began sealing. "Katon: Dai Endan!" He spat a giant fireball from his mouth up at Hiko, much bigger than the normal Endan he had used last time.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko wove three rapid handseals and was hit dead on by the fireball, but when the flame died down there was nothing there but a charred log, Hiko was nowhere to be seen as he jumped from the trees weaving handsighns though Kinyoubi wouldnt notice this was a clone with enough chakra for one jutsu as the handisghns finshed a cloud of burning ash flew from its mouth and covered the field as the real Hiko stood on a branch throwing a row of stringed kunei and shuriken around and on the strings were bomb tags that would complete the trap

[Nyanki]

(ooc: lol, if this wasn't the Narutoverse, I'd have Kinyoubi say something like, "What is this!? 'Nam!?", as in the Vietnam war)

Kinyoubi rolled to his sword, grasping it in his right hand as the ash fell upon the field. He closed his eyes to protect them. He lied there on his stomach, his legs and arms sprawled out. Then he brought his hands together and began sealing, thinking the seal names in his mind.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Once everything was in place the bomb tags ignited exploding along with the ash all around Kinyoubi if he didnt move quick he would be caught in the blast but hopefully he wasnt Hiko thought he would make good INS material

[Nyanki]

Kinyoubi had completed the hand seals as the tags began to ignite. His jutsu took effect, with Kinyoubi submerging underground. Hopefully it was just in time.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko watched as everything exploded in a giant ball of flame, Hiko noticed the hole that Kinyoubi had made to avoid the attack Hiko began weaving more handseals and the ball of flame turned into a large dragon flowing down the hole towards Kinyoubi he would have to act very fast to dodge if he dodged this it would be over he woud have proved himself

[Nyanki]

A fist shot out of the dirt below Hiko as Kinyoubi broke through the ground to escape. He didn't have time to get out of the way from the flames or counter them, so he reached to latch onto Hiko. Or at least get pretty darn close to the guy.

If Hiko didn't stop the attack, both of them would be burned.

[Kuro Nagashi]

Hiko cut off his jutsu immediatly he could have used a wimd jutsu to shred Kinyoubi, but this man was pretty good Enough, you have proved yourself worthy of being part of the INS, but you must first meet the Skikage

ooc:
i cant find the original INS thread

[Nyanki]

(ooc: Here it is. (http://www.talknaruto.com/showthread.php?t=16197))

Kinyoubi grinned, with one side of his smile bigger than the other. "Skikage, huh? Sounds good."

He walked off a bit and dusted off his clothes. His skin was darkened with dirt, so he did a few seals and spat water down his arms to clean them off. Finally, he filled his hands with water so he could clean off his face.

When he was done, he still looked dirty, but nowhere near as bad. He was trying to look a little nicer to make a good impression. "Alright, where to now then?"

[SunnyWave]

Ryuken walked with Ayame through the forest, looking at the trees walking past a tall tree with a kunai mark on it from previous trainings, he pulls her by the hand further into the forest as his footsteps make a splashy sound from the wet leaves.

[taiyana_chan]

"Is it like, a surprise? Should I cover my eyes?" Ayame said laughing. She timidly covered her eyes like a child, leaving a small space open so she could peek a little. "What is it?"

[SunnyWave]

"No lookey." Placing his hand over her eyes so she wouldn't peak, though his palms were very warm and soft. He begins walking over to the center of the forest, digging through the dirt pulling out a box covered in a red ribbon sitting down next to it, "You can open your eyes now."

[taiyana_chan]

Ayame uncovered her face revealing her bright blue eyes. "Ah, red ribbon!" she exclaimed, before the box was even opened. "Oh, that's not the surprise, is it? Okay, open the box! I'm too nervous."

[SunnyWave]

Ryuken removes the ribbon and the lid of the box, he pulls out a scroll as he opened up the scroll. "Okay my own little surprise." He made a few seals, "Kai!" The scroll poofed open sending out pink sakura petals over the forest enshrouding him an Ayame. The scroll disappears revealing a picnic cloth underneath them with a food, "A picnic!" He said, smiling.

[taiyana_chan]

"Awh, Ryuken! You didn't have to do this," Ayame said catching one of the petals in her hand. "This is so incredibly sweet of you!" She gently tugged his shirt and pulled him in for a kiss. "Really. Thank you."

[SunnyWave]

Ryuken kissed her passionately for several minutes, before pulling away slowly. "I just wanted to do something nice that's all, and you deserve it." He pulled her down by her hand letting her sit right beside him. "This is for you." He stretches behind his back handing her a bouquet of flowers and ruby engraved necklace with her name in it.

[taiyana_chan]

Ayame gasped at the sight of the necklace. "Wow...just wow. I'm speechless." She let Ryuken placed the necklace on her, while she touched her neck. "You always get me all these gifts! I never get to get you anything...I'm sorry."

[SunnyWave]

"No worries I don't really require anything, you is all enough I need." He leaped over hugging her tight. He caught the one petal in his hand as it was still snowing petal, sliding it down letting the sweet scent of the petal trickle down her face smoothly, "So why don't we see your training I'll do my best to dodge." Sticking his tongue out at her, before kissing her once more.

[taiyana_chan]

"Are you sure," Ayame asked, combing through her hair with her fingers. "You're still not fully recovered. And I haven't really learned anything new, it's just stuff I new that is stronger I guess," she said nervously. Truthfully, she was a little intimidated when it came to fighting Ryuken, but she'd never tell him that.

[SunnyWave]

"Well yea I'm slightly recovered and I want to see how good your aim is." He said, with a smile. He His body bent over as he begun to stretch his muscles despite the pain, grabbing onto his legs next pulling it backward letting the blood flow through his veins, so he could move around more efficiently.

He slid back through the petals, pulling out four beautifully blossomed Sakuras. "Okay try to aim for these little guys and I'll do the best to dodge." His heel of his foot came to a stop a few feet away from Ayame.

[taiyana_chan]

Ayame stares at Ruken wide-eyed. When ever she used her Teppoudama, they were large, distant targets. Now he challenged her to hit something as small as a flower petal? Pretty drastic change. She nodded slowly. "I'll try." She backed up a couple of steps, trying to focus and the delicate petals. "Suiton: Teppoudama," she said low and a giant water bullet came out, nearly forcing Ryuken into the tree behind him. "Oh my God," she yelled, rushing over to him. "I'm so sorry!"

[SunnyWave]

Ryuken fell over onto his hands, his head completely soaked of water from her jutsu. Water trickled down his face with a wide smile on his face, still coughing up water onto the floor, "I-i-it's okay no worries I'm fine just a little wet." He arose his body soaked with water, pulling off the bandages from his body sliding his back down onto the tree.."My my you have gotten stronger." Sticking his tongue out at her.

[taiyana_chan]

Ayame sat and Ryuken and smiled. "Really, I am sorry. I didn't realize that it was going to be that powerful." She cupped her hands around his face, kissing him gently. "I think that enough training for now," she whispered, kissing him once more.

[SunnyWave]

"For now anyway and you make me want to give you the world." He reached over hugging her tightly picking her up from the floor, kissing her while she remained in his grasp. "No need to apologize for anything you can sorta say I got my early morning shower." He said, looking deep into her eyes.

[taiyana_chan]

Ayame laughed at Ryuken's remark. She laid her head on his chest and sighed. "And I don't need the world, I already have you." She got up slowly, raising out her hand to help Ryuken up also. "Thank you for taking me out here, really," Ayame whispered, still holding on to his hand. Then she wrapped her arms loosely around his neck, kissing him slowly. "It was perfect."

[SunnyWave]

Ryuken releases from her lips slowly, tilting his head to her side letting out a small cough, "Your just as perfect, but a thousand times better." He places his hands around her legs lifting her of the floor letting her legs wrap around his waist. "Well you can say I'll have the world when we get married for you are my world." He rubbed his nose onto hers slightly, "And your very beautiful."

[taiyana_chan]

Ayame blushed deeply at his comment. "Thank you. You are too," she said smiling, closing her eyes. She leaned in and kissed him once more. "I don't know why I keep doing that." She looked at Ryuken eyes and smiled when she saw her own reflection. "So who are we inviting to this wedding of ours sir?" she laughed.

[SunnyWave]

"Hmm no one except our friends and our family here at Ins if you can call it that." He leaned in to her face, letting his lips rub against hers releasing a cold icy breath into her mouth, "You don't have to stop I like it." Sticking his tongue out at her, "It's so hard to explain what I see when I look into your eyes, it just makes me happy to have you." He continued to stare into her eyes, "What are you thinking right now?"

[taiyana_chan]

"And Ryukazi and Mizukage-sama," she said nodding. "They have to come too." She stopped and pondered on Ryuken's question. "I guess I'm just thinking that I'm glad I found you before some other girl." She smiled and gently kissed his forehead. "Why do you ask?"

[SunnyWave]

"Oh no reason just wondering, same thing goes for me too." He kissed her back on the forehead, sliding back onto the tree with her legs wrapped around his waist making her sit in his lap, while their faces remained inches apart. "And you get to pick out your own little cute wedding dress, and may I add you'll look absolutely amazing in it." His body leaning over toward hers a little inhaling her sweet scent.

[taiyana_chan]

Ayame blushed and giggled. "Oh stop," she said laughing. She suddenly got a serious, fiery look in her eyes. It seemed as if Ryuken was going to respond to this sudden change in her looks, but she put her finger over his lips. Then with her other hand, she ran her fingers through his hair and smiled devilishly at him. She leaned over to his ear and whispered. "Just kiss me."