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[Yasou]

THE NOT SO GREAT RACE

A young, tan man made his way towards the main gates of Iwakagure to meet up with a Genin who went by the name of Jiso. That morning, Rasu Yotai continually tried convincing himself that his first mission was significant. In what way…he could not determine. Apparently, the Shinobi’s skills were acceptable for a mission, but only amounted to racing a child. The young man could already feel a crick in his neck so he rubbed his left shoulder uncomfortably. As he reached the gate, Rasu found that the Genin he was supposed to meet up with was nowhere.

This was ridiculous…If the Genin really wanted to stay on his toes, Rasu would have been glad to chuck some Makibishi his way. The Shinobi folded his arms, picturing a little kid comically jumping up and down from the sting of the ground spikes. It sounded like a great plan…Rasu would have enjoyed that mission! He would have smiled at the thought if he wasn’t so irritated. The Shinobi relied on the sun overhead to determine the time, quickly learning that Jiso was now ten minutes late. Rasu adjusted his radio signal; ready to tell the Tsuchikage’s office assistants that the mission-giver was a no-show when-

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[/size] Rasu was nearly sent back by a gust of wind that passed through the entrance and halted before Rasu. Dumfounded, the Shinobi viewed what had been a swift, momentary motion to be Jiso. That gust of wind…it was his speed! Rasu’s eyes had never before needed to track someone’s movements so swiftly. He had literally been a blur not even a second ago!

The Genin Jiso wore a wide grin proudly across his face with his hands upon his hips as he spoke. His bluish black hair was cut short; probably to keep it out of his eyes will he ran. Jiso was short, compact. He wore his headband around his neck. The Genin could not have been over fifteen years old and yet he was somehow so fast. Rasu double took when his eyes reached his legs; the calves of this child were like horse-legs!

“Catch me if you can!” Jiso whipped his forehead and jumped against the balls of his feet. “See you on the other side!” This was all Jiso said before departing in a burst of energy towards the finish point. Rasu remained still, his dumbfounded expression distorted into a hysterical grin. His confusion was replaced with anticipation and Rasu became pumped! Now this was the challenge he had been looking for![/blockquote]

[Yasou]

GOTTA CATCH UP

Rasu ran as fast as he could, viewing no signs of Jiso for quite some time. Rasu knew that (at the speed Jiso was maneuvering at) there was no way he would win against the speed demon. However, he ran as quickly as he could nonetheless; victory was never easy against someone as hardheaded as Rasu. He kept running…hour passed and the Shinobi had finally reached the path of dust and debris which had been undoubtedly caused by Jiso. The speed demon could not have been far now.

It was within this area that the streets grew crowded with people-just when Rasu was finally closing in on Jiso! The Shinobi decided to take to the rooftops. His pace staggered as he turned a corner into an alley between two buildings. Rasu jumped, pushing against the left side of the wall and then the right to tic-tac his way upwards. He continued once he reached the top, using the momentum of his climb to nearly double his speed. The Shinobi could only hope that this was faster than maneuvering through a crowded street.

Rasu soon found that he had not lost a lot of time as Jiso was nearly in sight within a half-hour. The speed demon had not taken to the roofs and just below. Rasu tried not to think of how this child had made it through the crowded streets as it easily as it really bothered him. Instead, the Shinobi waited until he was right on top of Jiso and performed a devious maneuver. He reached into his equipment pouch and threw a set of Makibishi in front Jiso’s footing. Just as he had imagined it; the boy’s jumped and stumbled uncomfortably.

Rasu took this opportunity to gain a lead against Jiso.

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- Threw 5 Makibishi

[Yasou]

ALMOST THERE

For a half-hour there was no sign of Jiso once more, but time it was a good thing. Rasu was nearly at the finish line. A victory would even leave Rasu surprised, but he certainly was not against the possibility. While this may not have been the most significant mission of all time, Rasu certainly would not mind the bragging rights of beating one of the swiftest Genin in Iwagakure. The finish-line (two large towers) was nearly in view. His natural drive had kicked in; Rasu could feel muscles yearn for that victory and it pushed him forward even faster. He was in between the buildings, about to reach the end and-

Jiso made a last minute pass just before the finish and Rasu had lost.

Rasu slowed his momentum and had almost fallen over he was going so fast. He breathed deep and panicked, placing his hands against his knees. The words “Damnit” escaped his lips in a whisper. How was this guy so damn fast? Rasu was a lot more irritated than he would display. He stood up straight and nodded respectively; he had to remember that while his pride had been miffed, this was still a mission. The one known as Jiso was his client and he had to respect the child.

“I won, I won again! Yeah. No one can beat my speed!” Jiso beamed. He jumped up and down, patting himself on the back more than any normal individual should. As much as Jiso loved to run, it seemed he loved winning even more. And who doesn’t? Rasu certainly did, but this really was not his game. While Jiso was a lot faster than Rasu, there was a good chance Rasu could win against him at other things. The Shinobi had to keep that in mind; while he lost at some things, they were many things he was good at. These thoughts were what kept his pride intact and what allowed him to be face-to-face with Jisu in respect.

“Yeah…you beat me.” Rasu scratched the back of his head.

“And you even cheated!” Jiso pointed at Rasu accusingly.

“Least kept you on your toes” The Shinobi answered with a cocky wink. “Always expect the unexpected. Even if something you’ve done a hundred time.” These words seemed get through to the speed demon. It seemed Jiso had learned something from racing Rasu. He had lost, but seeing that Jiso get more out of the race than just a victory was a victory for Rasu. “Anyway, good job. I’ll collect my fee in the morning.” He smiled and waved the young man off, who waved back in dismissal and departed in his own direction.

With that Rasu went to collect his ground spikes…in defeat.

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- Recovered Makibishi

[Axcel]

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