Whilst Walking (PM for Entry)

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] OH, HAVE A LITTLE MIXED MERCY ON ME. Hearing her recall the events and rounds played out during those previous exams undoubtedly made me remember my own. It had been quite the adventurous affair for me, a road that spared no twists and turns. But the fact that I had gone with my little sister Yukiko had made things easier. The dialogue that had been made there in the cold of Tetsu no Kuni was priceless to me now- the people I had met, the things I had learned. Though my time at the actual Chuunin Exams had been cut short due to the selective hand of some high-ranking official, I had actually found the entire event quite amusing. But I kept in mind that to others, the experience had been very different. Despite her best efforts, I took notice of the decline of merriment in her voice as she continued to tell me what had happened. And then she got to the point where she described her final assailant- a girl, made of pure water. The opponent she had described was intriguing, as I had heard rumors of such beings existing before. The technique she had issued on Hirihi was even more intriguing still, and I found myself wanting to know more about this strange contender. But for now, I would keep my focus on Hirihi's tale- her physical gestures, and that gleam of sorrow in her eyes. They were, of course, feigning merriment still. And I respected her for such strength, to smile in the face of something that had bruised your past. In a way, I was going through the same thing. Then she ended her story, stating that I had been the first she'd actually told about this. I was a bit startled by the confession at first, though I didn't show it on my face. But then again, this was coming from that sweet flower that had been shielded from the world by her father. I supposed that perhaps she didn't have the medium to confess this to anyone else before. Family, friends, colleagues- sometimes it was just better to talk it all out with someone you'd just met. After hearing her inquire after my own experience at the Chuunin Exams, I smiled. "Of course." I replied rather cheerily. "I could have never attained my status as a teacher without it, and quite frankly, my genin rank was becoming quite a nuisance at the time. Not just because it was holding me back from a profession that I desired, but because I knew I had so much more to offer." As we headed out of the plaza, we would walk down a stone-paved sidewalk bordering one of Kumogakure's many streets. Various trees lined the street, leaves of amber and lemon-colored tint dropping from the branches above, the shadows and light of the day dancing over our frames. "Not to crow about my success or anything- but I used to be a Jounin during the Last Shinobi War... before the Great Flash. But it seemed like Kumogakure had forgotten that when I returned. So I was forced to earn my titles back." I smiled when I glanced at her, a warm gesture. "Hirihi... I hope you don't mind me asking... but could you tell me more about this water-girl you fought? Her name... her origin? Anything you can, really." made by renni

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[Hirihi]

To her own surprise, Hirihi was beginning to feel slightly less anger towards herself at the loss at the exams. Whether it had been telling him the story, or just the time lapsing between the exams. She was just slightly thankful that it was slowly going away, proving that time could truly bury the wound of her defeat. Listening to him as he spoke about his own reasons for becoming a chuunin, Hirihi found herself appreciating the reasoning. it was a truly selfless reasoning to continue to be part of a village. It showed a selfless nature that you rarely found in their current day. The more they talked, the more she found herself enjoying the time getting to know him.

When the conversation would eventually turn back to the girl that she had faced, Hirihi fell silent. One of the reasons she went silent came from the memory of her. She'd been absolutely terrifying to face in a battle. It had almost been too much for her to process in that moment. The other reason came from her slight embarrassment that she'd locked up as she did. No ninja, in the heat of battle, should freeze as long as she did. Six seconds was all it had taken to seal her fate. "Well... As far as a name, I think her name was Masumi. I think I heard the examiner talking announcing that Masumi had won the fight before I had passed out from the pain." Hirihi said, trying to recall as many details as possible.

She had a quiet want in the back of her mind to kill Masumi. it was that part of her that cried out for revenge, vengeance for making her appear so weak. Yes, she was weak when they had fought, but she'd find a way to return the favor to her. Whoever she was. Hirihi held her silent grudge for another day. "As far as appearance and origin, I don't know. She had no headband to my knowledge. She had long auburn hair, seemingly down to her knees. She wore a blue dress and I say she appeared to be made of water because, in the moments prior to me blacking out, I saw her entire arm go clear as she jumped into the water prison with me." there had been no handseals prior to the change, so it was a sound conclusion.

"Other than that, I know very little of her. She is a vicious person, and rather powerful in comparison to what I was at the time." That wasn't saying much. After talking as much as they had, Hirihi was able to see the Academy in the distance, showing that they had talked for quite a while during their walk. She almost barely noticed the passage of time as they were talking.

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] OH, HAVE A LITTLE MIXED MERCY ON ME. I listened intently to the descriptions Hirihi was giving me about this water-girl, Masumi. Certainly an interesting character, but someone I imagined Hirihi disdained. It was this same constant curiosity that had gotten me in so much trouble before, as a teenager. Based on what I managed to remember from those days, traveling as a swash-buckling miscreant, I knew where this desire to know could eventually lead me. And while the thought of entering a situation I wasn't entirely prepared for put a hint of fear in my heart, I knew I wouldn't back away from it. Searching, utilizing that desire to know, could be a mistake. But it was mostly in failing, that true warriors of light managed to learn anything of worth. Water. The girl was said to have been composed of water. Already, I was beginning to contemplate her weaknesses, her flaws. What I would have done in Hirihi's place. What I planned to do if I ever came across this Masumi. Masumi Hozuki, a member of that infamous clan- a being and user of water. I stopped walking when the Academy buildings were in sight, then swiftly extended my hand to gently clasp Hirihi's own, stopping her in her tracks as well. I was grateful for her being so honest, and honest she was. The mind's eye had a knack of proving that to me when during a conversation, it had been trained to do so. And now, with this part of our conversation coming to an end, I felt the need to thank her. Bowing slightly, right paw hidden behind my back- and with as much Victorian charm as before- I pecked the surface of her hand with my lips. "Thanks... for being so open and kind." I said, straightening in my posture- peering into her crimson red eyes as we faced each other, her delicate hand still clasped with my own. "I'd imagine that recalling these events wasn't so easy for you, and I apologize." I smiled, continuing, my voice like a whisper on the cold breeze. "But let me tell you... just from talking to you so far, just from the grit I noticed when you told me what had happened- I can tell you have something no Masumi, or most other ninja for that matter, have. You have heart, Hirihi. Pure and simple. And whatever happens... please don't let anything petty like revenge blemish what you have." My gaze shifted away from hers, a hint of sorrow gleaming within each as I let her hand slowly slip away. I was being a hypocrite, I was being stupid. But my best interest for Hirihi, my desire to save her from a path I had walked long ago, had compelled me to give this simple advice. My gaze shifted back to Hirihi, I immediately noticed the slice of emotion I had allowed to slip through my expression. Quickly, I flashed a big and cheery smile. "You're going to be an exceptional ninja, I can feel it." I said. "As for being a teacher... well, I guess we'll find out, huh?" I released a brief and cheerful chuckle, contemplating what was to come soon, when I introduced her to my class. made by renni

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[Hirihi]

Hirihi was halted and forced to look at him. Not because he physically grabbed her face, but because she was glued to looking at him. Feeling his lips against the back of her hand, her face flushed red with embarrassment. He was so charming, it was almost impossible not to find herself liking the attention. Looking away as she pulled her hand to her cheek, looking at him shyly. Her posture would change as he would speak more seriously towards her feelings of hatred towards Masumi. She couldn't help herself. She wanted to dangle the girl by her leg off of a cliff, or separate that head from her body.

If the girl was truly made of water, though, would those things really kill her? This presented her with the issue of how to exact her revenge. Frowning, she nodded her head. "I know what you are talking about, but I... I can't hide the fact that she made me look like a fool. Not to mention I was a horrible representative of the village. It pains me to know that she believes our village weak because of my inability to represent." Hirihi said. This was how she felt... partially. The other part was her pride. Maybe he was right, maybe it wasn't worth pursuing.

There was no telling what she should do, so it was probably best she leave it alone. Live it day-by-day. She couldn't help but smile at the mention that he believed she contained potential, and she knew he could see it. Laughing a bit and lightly punching him in the shoulder, Hirihi grinned at him. "You'd be surprised how good of a teacher I am." She said, thankful that they were changing the subject away from her shortcomings and onto other things. "I was always put in charge of teaching the newbies at the hospital on the basics of procedure. I'm a phenomenal teacher." She said, sticking her tongue out at him.

Turning her eyes back to the school, she minded her steps as she let Atlas lead the two to his class, uncertain of where to go since it wasn't her as the teacher. She had filled in as a teacher on an interim basis plenty of times, but this was going to be interesting. Seeing a class of students that were all used to the same teacher, her being the quiet partner off to the side.

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] OH, HAVE A LITTLE MIXED MERCY ON ME. I understood that feeling of shame she might be feeling, that sense of redeeming one's self. And I knew I couldn't truly help her overcome that. It would continue to exist in the back of her mind, taunting and jeering, until she took care of it, and understood how little importance that event had. She could rebuild herself, she could reinforce her efforts through sheer will alone. She didn't have to wallow in the loss that had struck her months ago. Needless to say, I beamed at the sight of her smiling. Definitely a change from when I'd first seen her. "Oooooh. It's going to be an honor having a phenomenal teacher around." I teased leaning forwards and gently giving her forehead a poke as she stuck her tongue out. I laughed, then gestured for her to follow with a wave of my hand. "C'mon, the kids are probably tearing up the classroom as we speak." I smiled, hurrying up the stone steps towards the Academy's front entrance. ____________________________________________________ There was a good reason why Classroom 219 was nicknamed "Perdition" by the faculty here at the Academy. And that was because Classroom 219 was rumored to store the most mischievous little demons you'd ever meet in the civilized world. That rumor, unfortunately, was partially true. A group of twenty-one girls and boys, ranging from the age of seven to the age of nine. Their horsing around and clamor that came with it could be heard from the halls of the building as me and Hirihi approached. Thankfully, they had immediately taken their seats and refrained from clowning around once I'd entered. Within the assortment of weeks since school had started, I was thankful that I had managed to put some form of discipline into their minds. Though, in light of their quick response, I attributed their hastiness to the arrival of Hirihi- a guest they had never seen before, but were undoubtedly interested to meet. She stood beside me as I took my place in front of the classroom, hopping up into the table behind me to take a seat. "Class! We have a lovely guest today! Her name is Ms. Rinji, she's a medic from our very own Kumogakure. What do we saaay?" I asked with anticipation, a cupped hand pressed lightly against my ear. "OHAYOU GOZAIMASU, RINJI-SENPAI!" They exclaimed in cluttered unison. "HAJIMEMASHITE!" "Very good!" I grinned, my feet rocking back and forth as I sat on the edge of the oak desk, the dark green of a chalkboard set strongly behind me. "Rinji-san here has offered to teach you all a ninjutsu or two! So be very polite, okay? And listen up! Be sure to give our guest your undivided attention." Turning to Hirihi, I nodded. "They're all yours." I smiled, awaiting her own introduction, then later, her teaching. The kids, of course, sat diligently at their assigned seats, bug-eyed and ready to absorb anything Hirihi had to offer. All of them were ready, and if anything caught their interest, ninjutsu was certainly on the top of their list. From experience, however, I knew these kids still had a lot to learn, and teaching them would require a certain degree of patience. I would, of course, help Hirihi throughout her lesson, giving the kids tips as she instructed them on a ninjutsu of her own. Patience was required, yes, but it was entirely worth it. Teaching these kids the wrong from the right was what mattered most, as they were, in all honesty, the future of Kumogakure. ____________________________________________________ SPOILER: Click to show name; Little Wizard rank; d description; How adorable, it looks like your being sent to our academy to teach the youngsters a little about ninjutsu. You only need to teach them one D rank Ninjutsu but remember most are under 8 years old so you need to be slow, concise and very very understanding. reward; 25 experience, 500 ryo minimum shinobi; one mission status; interminable made by renni

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[Hirihi]

Hirihi smiled at him and her grin didn't leave her face as the two walked into the academy. Memories of the past, of her childhood, flooded into her mind. Some were good, and some were bad. There were moments of bullying, where she had really no one sticking up for her. There had been once that Ashlin had witnessed the teasing, but she had let it go. Something along the lines of wanting her to fight her own battles. Even today, she still had trouble keeping to that. Sighing, Hirihi made sure that it did not show on her face the feelings of the past welling up in her mind once again. Walking with him into the class with some twenty-one children. How... did he manage to teach so many children at once?

In the past, she had always taught just a few students. She had taken the students aside who were wanting to be medical shinobi and taught them some tricks to help them survive their time over there at the hospital. When the children greeted her with the enthusiastic kindness, Hirihi smiled and gave a slight bow to them in a courteous manner. "Well, thank you for welcoming me so warmly to your classroom." Hirihi said, turning to look at Atlas for a moment before turning back to the students. She was supposed to teach them? Without a guide of some sort? He was testing her. How cruel and unusual, but it seemed so like Atlas to do.

Keeping her attention on them, she knew that she would have to show confidence to have them listen to her. Some of the kids she recognized from seeing them in the hospital on visits once again again. "Well, let's get started, then!" Hirihi said, looking around the room for a moment. Looking at a bowl, Hirihi picked it up and looked towards the students. "One second, need to get some water." Hirihi said, walking out of the room and filling the bowl with a generous amount of water to demonstrate the technique she was going to teach them.

Carrying the bowl of water back in, the water sloshing slightly in the bowl, Hirihi heard a few of them muttering, curiously looking towards the bowl. "How many of you use bandages at home, raise your hand." Hirihi said. When almost every hand was raised, Hirihi chuckled and placed her hand into the cool water, a faint glow of chakra filling the water surrounding her hand. "Well, what if I told you that, as a medic, we are able to MAKE bandages from most basic things?" She asked, a few seeming knowing, a few others seeming lost. To demonstrate her point, Hirihi raised herr hand, showing the water around her hand and place it over her wrist. Moving her hand to apply the bandage, the water seeming solid on her wrist, Hirihi held it out to them to see. "Simple as that. Even if you don't have something to make a bandage with, you'll still be able to dress a wound." Hirihi said, a few looking at her in awe, a few others seeming not as interested. Yes, it wasn't a combat thing, but it was just as important... right?

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[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Learning -- Learning -- Learning SPOILER: Click to show Shousen Jutsu (Mystical Hand Technique) Rank: D, C, B, A, S Type: Supplementary / Medical Ninjutsu Range: Self Special: Heals and counters damage equal to highest rank known. Description: Shousen Jutsu is one of the most fundamental yet vital Medical Ninjutsu techniques utilized by medical ninja. This technique allows the ninja to heal wounds by focusing their own chakra to their hands. If the ninja is highly skilled, they are able to heal more critical injuries. Highly skilled medical-nin can use their techniques to perform surgeries that otherwise would not be possible. Domain: Medics ____________________________________________________ From what I had observed, the basis of medical techniques was the complete control over the refined chakra one gathered around their hands. But the specifics, how to gain that control, how to push your chakra into entering such a state, was still lost to me. I had seen it performed, however, and I knew what it was. The legendary Shousen, also known as the Mystical Hand technique. Such creative power, the ability to make bandages out of almost anything in the user's arsenal. This had surely come to her during her studies as medical ninja of Kumogakure, and I was quite certain her chakra control was on par with my own. With this mind, I found myself rather intrigued- as a majority of my classroom currently were. Still sitting on the edge of my desk, I smiled. "Thanks for that impressive display, love!" I complemented, turning my emerald gaze towards our pink-haired guest. After flashing her a wink, I turned back to the class sitting in front. "Now, I know that most of you are ninjutsu fanatics. But for those who aren't, listen up anyway! The medical profession brings not just the joys of Shousen, the Mystical Hand technique but also Souin- Chakra Enhanced Strength." Yes, that was the hook! The one thing that got those few rascals, who had been previously slouching with boredom in their seats, upright and attentive. "So for those of you who want that strength when you grew up, or even desire to pursue a profession in medicine, be sure to keep your eyes and ears glued on Ms. Rinji, 'kay?" Turning to Hirihi once more, I nodded. "Alrighty. Lady Rinji, would you mind guiding us through the fundamental technique for all healers? The Mystical Hand? We'd appreciate it very much." Me and the class! If we could get past this lesson having accomplished learning this technique alone, if would end being quite the wonderful day, wouldn't it? "Just be very precise, and take your time~" I added. "We'll start when you're ready." I gave her one more bright smile, a thankful gesture. All she had to do was briefly teach us how to gather our chakra around our hands and achieve that bluish-glow that came with the healing properties. While there wasn't any injuries in sight- though I imagined some of the children might have scraped knees or elbows- I figured Hirihi could work her way around that. It all depended on how descriptive she was with the technique now- whether me and the twenty-one children sitting in front of me learned it successfully or not. Leaning closer to her, atop the oak desk, I managed to whisper a few encouraging words. "Go get 'em teach." I smiled, something like a taunt, but much more playful. I would then slyly pluck the freshly created bandage from her grasp and lean back to my original position, observing it with interest as she began to teach us the Mystical Hand technique- my ears still attentive to her words from then on. ____________________________________________________ SPOILER: Click to show name; Little Wizard rank; d description; How adorable, it looks like your being sent to our academy to teach the youngsters a little about ninjutsu. You only need to teach them one D rank Ninjutsu but remember most are under 8 years old so you need to be slow, concise and very very understanding. reward; 25 experience, 500 ryo minimum shinobi; one mission status; interminable made by renni

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[Hirihi]

Hirihi listened to Atlas as he looked out towards the class, turning her gaze to theirs as he mentioned the art of Souin. She... was a student of that particular style, as well. She didn't have a lot of the work put into that style as she would have liked, but she was definitely a practitioner, as some would say. When he came close to her, seeming to taunt her playfully, she only grinned and spoke in a low tone towards him. "Better keep a close eye, Academy Teacher. You may learn something from me." Hirihi said. Turning her eyes back to the class, Hirihi smiled and began to teach the lesson she intended to teach. "Now, there are other ways you can use the medical arts, but we won't stress too much about those. We'll just start with the basic art of healing scratches. You don't have to be hurt to use the technique, which is for the best. It's never good to practice this on someone without knowing for sure what you are doing." Hirihi said, holding out her hand.

"Now, I know you all know how to mold chakra. Whether it be fire, lightning, or healing, it is the same basic concept. First, you pool what chakra you can to your hand. We'll only focus with doing it with one hand, so that it isn't too complicated." She said. "Now, hold your hand out like mine, palm up." As they all would do the same, some of them more interested in the art of fighting more than the medical purpose. That was fine with her, as long as they were listening to her. "Now, push your chakra to your hand, and let it rise through your pores, as if you were making a fireball in the palm of your hand."

From what she could see, a majority of them were getting the technique. Thus far, at least. There were some who were actually trying to make fireballs, which she would quickly tell them to just use the pure chakra, not refine it into an element of fire. After taking a quick glance around, Hirihi would glance over to Atlas to see if he was paying attention, as well. Maybe he could benefit as well from her teaching this little ninjutsu. Maybe heal some cuts or bruises without having to come to the hospital and getting help from staff there.

"Now, that chakra in your palm is half the battle. If you can summon up the chakra you are almost there. With that chakra in your hand, begin to take that raw power and change it into healing chakra." She said, slowly changing hers from the dark blue to the bluish-green that resembled healing chakra. "To do that, just imagine the warmth of hot water as it runs over your hands, or think of the warm feeling you get when you get a cut. That warmth is the feeling of healing, and it will 'teach', so to speak, your chakra to mimic that same feeling of healing and mending that your muscles do naturally." That was the SIMPLEST way to put it. It was a kind of trickery, to be honest, as she used quite different techniques for the more powerful version of her healing hands. It would suffice for a low level heal, though...

[Estilo]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Learning -- Learning -- Learning SPOILER: Click to show Shousen Jutsu (Mystical Hand Technique) Rank: D, C, B, A, S Type: Supplementary / Medical Ninjutsu Range: Self Special: Heals and counters damage equal to highest rank known. Description: Shousen Jutsu is one of the most fundamental yet vital Medical Ninjutsu techniques utilized by medical ninja. This technique allows the ninja to heal wounds by focusing their own chakra to their hands. If the ninja is highly skilled, they are able to heal more critical injuries. Highly skilled medical-nin can use their techniques to perform surgeries that otherwise would not be possible. Domain: Medics ____________________________________________________ Better keep a close eye, Academy Teacher. You may learn something from me. I smiled in response. "You've got aaallll my attention, Ms. Rinji." I quietly said in reply, gauging each and every action she took, ready to listen and process each and every word that came out of her mouth. Like a majority of my class, my interest had peaked. But for more than just learning a few medical techniques, mind you. Hirihi Rinji was what interested me more, as I could not seem to remember ever coming across such a pure heart as hers before. She started her lesson, telling us all to gather a considerable amount of chakra on a single hand. Looking around at the class, I decided I'd throw in a tip or two, to those few children who were obviously putting too much effort into the chakra gathering process. "Not too much, kiddos." I said. "Make sure your chakra is balanced. And though you want to follow Ms. Rinji's advice- down to the fireball method-" I added with a coy smile. "Don't let the chakra overheat, okay?" With my pint of advice having been added, I gave a nod for my guest to continue. She would help a few of those who actually thought they needed to mold a fireball in their hands with their katon release, before actually starting her lesson once more. And while she did, I started to gather the chakra carefully around my hands, following her advice whilst using my own personal ninjutsu experience and skill. I was also following my advice, practically learning with the children while Hirihi taught, then helping them understand the basics of this technique as she continued- the chakra control, tips and tricks. It was quite the enlightening training session to be honest. And as Hirihi moved on to converting that raw chakra into healing energy, I couldn't help but form my trademark smile once more. This was the pivotal point in this training session, the part where we all truly had a chance at learning this technique once and for all. But as I tried to imagine my chakra as that hot water she had spoken of, I couldn't seem to convert it just yet. My puzzling problem was thankfully- coincidentally- voiced out by one of my students. I would listen attentively. "Uhm... Rinji-senpai?" The child started, holding up a raised hand with seemingly great effort. "I'm having trouble changing my chakra. It doesn't feel any different!" The brown-haired boy continued with a slight whine. "I can't tell if my chakra is okay or not." Listening to the issue my student Kaizu was having, I awaited an answer from Hirihi thereafter. WHile doing so, however, I effortlessly turned on my sensory with a single thought, glancing down at the chakra gathered at my hand, then at the chakra gathered at Kaizu's own hand. The bright blue glow of chi was very much present, and there seemed to be no disturbance in the balance. But... perhaps there was something wrong with the amount of chakra we were using? I didn't know, since I wasn't an expert in medical techniques, but I was thankful we had Hirihi here to help us. ____________________________________________________ SPOILER: Click to show name; Little Wizard rank; d description; How adorable, it looks like your being sent to our academy to teach the youngsters a little about ninjutsu. You only need to teach them one D rank Ninjutsu but remember most are under 8 years old so you need to be slow, concise and very very understanding. reward; 25 experience, 500 ryo minimum shinobi; one mission status; interminable made by renni

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[Hirihi]

Hirihi nodded to Atlas's advice when he gave it. It was his classroom, yes, so she had to be respectful to him. She may have moved a bit faster in her explanation than she should have been, but she was used to much older students. By a few years, at least. Hirihi was unaware to the look he was giving her, that smile on his face unseen by him, but moreso by the students as they worked with Hirihi. When a student began to chime in that he was having some difficulty with the technique, Hirihi was quick to step forward and help him. "You're doing very well. You just have to learn a balance between controlling the chakra and changing it. See, you are pushing more chakra than you need out. Matter of fact, I may have not been very clear with how much you need to use." Hirihi said, almost in an apologetic way.

"When you do this, especially for the level that I am teaching you, you only need to use a small portion of the chakra you would for most techniques. When you begin to form the chakra in your palm, the moment you can see the chakra in your hand, begin to focus on changing the chakra's nature. As you do this, the chakra that will begin to pool into your hand will begin to take the form you need it to be. Think of it like a water hose that you siphon water through. Once you start the chakra flowing, all you have to do is worry about the nature of the chakra. Just try it that way and show me that you can do it."

When the boy named Kaizu would begin to redo what he was doing, the chakra would begin to pool into his hand with a faint blue-green color. "You've got it, just let the chakra flow naturally and focus on the nature of the chakra." Hirihi said, watching as the flame-like chakra begin to take on a new shade and become the color of the chakra within Hirihi's hand. There were several other children who were having problems with it and she would willingly go over and give them the advice that they required for it.

When she felt that every one of the 21 children had done a suitable amount of work into it to show that they were doing it right, Hirihi would walk back up to the front to see Atlas. "So, does anyone want to demonstrate to their teacher their understanding of the technique so that he can see you have been properly taught?" Hirihi asked, grinning to Atlas and seeing a rough line form, some of the kids pushing and shoving to be in the front of the line before Hirihi shot them a glance. When the crimson eyes met theirs, they would go back to behaving and one-by-one, each student would walk forward and begin to demonstrate the technique to Atlas and Hirihi.

[Estilo]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,420,true] Learning -- Learning -- Learning SPOILER: Click to show Shousen Jutsu (Mystical Hand Technique) Rank: D, C, B, A, S Type: Supplementary / Medical Ninjutsu Range: Self Special: Heals and counters damage equal to highest rank known. Description: Shousen Jutsu is one of the most fundamental yet vital Medical Ninjutsu techniques utilized by medical ninja. This technique allows the ninja to heal wounds by focusing their own chakra to their hands. If the ninja is highly skilled, they are able to heal more critical injuries. Highly skilled medical-nin can use their techniques to perform surgeries that otherwise would not be possible. Domain: Medics ____________________________________________________ Again, my time as a student and advisor continued. As Hirihi continued her lesson I would watch and listen with great interest, finally having understood that while she taught my students, she was also teaching me. This helpful synchronization of tasks and rewards was great, in my opinion. And it was then that I realized that Hirihi- although initially having volunteered for this effort- deserved to get something out of this. As the Nidaime Raikage, I would make sure she got her hard-earned pay- though I planned on keeping her in the dark about my title for a little while longer. Not because I was shy or even scared about what sort of reaction she would have, but only because I felt like it was the right thing to do. To ensure the longevity of this newfound relationship stayed steady and strong- without any unneeded distractions. Without any wild cards. I admired the way she was helping the children understand the mechanics of gathering this beautifully colored chakra, and watched as she went from one to another with as much helpful advice as she could give. One by one, the children were starting to get the hang of it, and as they did so, I too began to see improvement in my own attempt at the technique. Hirihi couldn't see the glow forming around my hands as I focused the chakra, as currently she was helping the kids and focused on doing so. But as I felt the chakra start to gather, the warmth of it taking over both hands as I focused harder, the tinge of greenish-blue I had been expecting to see was finally emerging at last, in all its glory. I wasn't sure why, but as she finished advising the last of the twenty-one children and started to turn to make her way back to the front of the class, I quickly hid my glowing hands behind my back. Casually, I hopped off the desk and stood with my hands hidden from Hirihi's point of sight, keeping the chakra balanced and strong nonetheless. A wide smile made itself present on my face as she turned to me, asking for one of my students to demonstrate what they had learned today. And as the kids got into a sloppy line- which my lovely pink-haired guest quickly corrected with a sharp look- I obediently paid witness to each of their glowing medical hands- all the while attempting to keep my own concealed. Some kids had got it! Others had not. "With time, with time." I would mutter sincerely to the last kid in line, who had failed to perform the mystical hands technique to its full low-level potential. When the children all returned to their seats, a majority of them happy as can be after having got a taste of this rare technique, I demanded their attention with deft nod. "You all did great!" I complimented. "All of you tried your best- I presume- and I'm proud of you all for it. What do we say to miss Rinji, now?" I added, smiling as I glanced at her cheerily. "DOOMO ARIGATO GOZAIMASU, RINJI-SENPAI!" ____________________________________________________ SPOILER: Click to show name; Little Wizard rank; d description; How adorable, it looks like your being sent to our academy to teach the youngsters a little about ninjutsu. You only need to teach them one D rank Ninjutsu but remember most are under 8 years old so you need to be slow, concise and very very understanding. reward; 25 experience, 500 ryo minimum shinobi; one mission status; interminable made by renni

[atrb=valign,top] fellow freshman. fellow freshman. fellow freshman. fellow freshman.

[Hirihi]

Hirihi watched as the students would each attempt to do the technique on their own, Atlas weighing their progress with a smile and giving each a word of encouragement regardless of them performing the technique or not. It was definitely progress to be noted for all of them, as they were learning what would be considered a gateway into a medical profession. When all were done, and Atlas gave them all the subtle questioning as to how they should thank Hirihi, she merely smiled and nodded to them, giving a faint bow as they shouted in unison their thankfulness. "You are all quite welcome. Maybe Atlas will have me come by again another day, and teach you something else. Maybe some Souin if a few of you actually pick up on it and want to learn more." Hirihi said.

Looking over to Atlas, Hirihi gave a grin. He was a kind man. He was a teacher, who had the heart of gold that a teacher required. He was not a rough man, nor was he a cruel man. It was no wonder he enjoyed the profession that he had. He also did so well with the children, not pushing them to believe that he thought less of them for not being able to achieve the simplest of techniques. In a way, she was beginning to idolize him. She could see some of herself, her own spirit, in him. He may even qualify as a decent medic in her eyes if he was willing to learn from her.

Not to say she was the best, but, she had learned from Ashlin, the scourge of the medical profession. When it seemed it was time for her to be done with the class, as the children had thankfully gave their praise to her for teaching, Hirihi approached Atlas with a questioning look. "Should I go so you can teach the rest of your lesson plan?" Hirihi asked, knowing that she had definitely not been on the agenda to be there that day, or, had she? Maybe he had planned this all along, the little conspirator.

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[Hirihi]

With the class at an end, it appeared, Hirihi gave a small wave to Atlas before she would leave. She had things that she needed to do, and it would do her no good to leave them undone. She would certainly report to the kage that she had performed the task for the teacher that day. Maybe some of the children would take part in becoming medics one day, maybe not. She did the task, regardless, and she felt that she had taught it well to them.

Vanishing out of the class with the pink haired medic moving quickly to avoid being trampled as she walked, Hirihi left the grounds of the school with her thoughts wandering to what may befall the future. She knew that the previous conflict was over, and they were feeling the recessions of the war on the world, but there would come a time people would forget that the war had been there. Maybe they would start again, craving the blood of their enemies. There was no way to know. It was the mystery of it that made Hirihi hope she could face it if it were brought to her face.

Unlike what she had experienced in the fight against that girl. Though Atlas had advised her to let it go, it would likely take a while for her mind to truly let go of what had happened.

.:Exit:.