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Lokail nodded as Hikaru jumped in, he was kind of interested to see whether he would come back up again. He shrugged deciding not to worry about it to much and returned over to Mika. He sat down and watched her try, she was quite adamant about learning things at least. He looked at the sky wondering about the current situation that Sunagakure was in, he knew it was stupid to discuss with his students, yet still he was morbidly curious at how she would die.

Mika, when presented with death, how will you face it? When you meet someone obviously too powerful, what will you do?

((DAMN YOU HIKARU!!! You saw through my plan of SCROPION PIRANHA'S!!!!))

Hikaru swam towards the bottom of the lake, everything seemed normal at first. However out of the corner of his eye it seemed like something was moving... Something sinister... He moved down until the coin was in sight. Everything seemed normal until he reached for it, suddenly everything was overcome with a light! The floaty feel of being in the water slowly dissipated and it began to feel as if he was on land. His cloths and hair began to dry and the light started to fade.

Hey! Snap out of it! Are you ready? A boy was standing in front of him, he had blue eyes and a dark purple hair tint. He seemed around the age of thirteen and had an eager look on his face. I'm so excited! They're going to be here any minute! Are you ready?

(( Night night time. But hopefully I can get this one! D< ))

Lokail gave no response, he was clearly pondering upon her answer. Hopefully, this was an acceptable answer to Lokail.. Mika pivoted from her stance, back towards the tree. She would resume as he thought. Mika began to synchronize her breathing with time. She welled her strength within her torso. As it came together the focused. With her mind focused, she pushed the chakra from her trunk, through her arm and towards her hand. As all of the chakra focused in her hand, she swung her hand as she was going to throw a weapon. Straight forward, and it made another scar on the tree. "Yes..", Mika said under her breath.

The boy looked at him with a perplexed look. Hikaru's observation was completely accurate, this did create an awkward feeling. The boy then suddenly laughed taking it as a joke. It was obvious that the boy felt very friendly and conferable with him

Is that anyway to treat your best friend? What do you mean who am I!? I'm the one who has been working with you to get this far! And the Emerald Mercenaries, you idiot! They're coming! This is finally are chance to prove our worth! Think of it, the life of adventure! This is what we've always wanted, Hikaru! They'll be coming to see if anyone here is good enough to be part of their troupe! We CAN'T mess this up! The boy had a gleaming look in his eye, it was obvious that this boy was very adamant on whatever was happening, and that he almost expected Hikaru to be as well.

The kid kept a cheery smile on his face, without wavering in the least. He obviously wasn't picking up any of Hikaru's negativity, he simply didn't expect it coming from his long time friend. He looked in awe when he asked who the mercenaries were, dumbfounded that it was being asked. Yet still he went into his explanation!

The emerald mercenaries! They're ninja not bound by any village, they're swords for hire! They're an elite group, only the best may join! The leader, Rasp, people have said great things about him... They say that he could level cities if he wished! It isn't easy to get into this group, but it is completely worth it! So that's why we can't screw this up, got it?

The boy smiled at Hikaru and grabbed him by the wrist. Come on, let's go! He dragged him through the lush forest until they got to a camp. As the boy grinned happily everything grayed and turned static like. White noise surrounded Hikaru. He opened his eyes to briefly find himself underwater, watching the sun shine through, however only for a moment. He was quickly overcome again and he found himself standing in the middle of a dirt fighting ring. A muscular teen stood across from him laughing. The teens shirt was off and he held a katana in his hand.

"Come on you little punk, let's see just what you're made of!"

Come on Hikaru, don't ******** this up!

((initiative roll +4 for him))

Lokail shrugged in an apathetic manner at the girls answer. He had heard worst. Usually those whose dreams he knew he tended to kill, however it was still the first week here... Though speaking of dead students... He wondered how Hikaru and Rush were doing. Meh, didn't matter. He looked at Mika and began to wonder. He wasn't sure if she had it in her to kill people, he really wanted to test that.

And when there is no way out? Do you run and survive or die like a fighter? What about if you have the option to kill? Do you end their life? How about there families life, or their four year old son who is watching from the next room? I will be teaching you a few of the most deadly abilities there is, i have no doubt in your ability to manifest them, but when the time comes do you really think you will be able to use them for what they're made for?

While waiting for Lokail sensei's idea's, Mika decided to train. Turning back towards the tree, she flexed all of the muscles in her body. Trying to draw the chakra from within them. She wasn't rail thin, so there must be some in there. Contracting her muscles was a pain, as if squeezing a dry sponge. She felt no surge of power come from her diafram. I really don't understand why this is so difficult to focus chakra.. Mika needed to work, and work hard. This was not how she was going to gain Lokail's respect as a shinobi. Maybe, I'm just not aware of it! The girl thought with a smile across her face. Mika then thrusted her arm in the direction of the tree. But, there was not another mark made on the tree.

(( Sorry Zinny, Its getting kinda late and I have school tomorrow. I'll answer and finish training ASAP ))

Mika once again began to draw from the well of charka from within her diaphragm. As it came together she heard Lokail sensei speak. She listened but still concentrated very hard on her chakra training. This time, Mika was going to try and hone as much chakra as she could. As Lokail finished speaking, the small girl replied. "I may not be very powerful, but I know this. There are many different routes to strength. The quickest may be revenge, but that is not the best in my opinion. When your whole life is concentrated on the death of one single person, you're not living." Mika then flipped her hair from her face as she glanced at Lokail sensei. "You're simply obsessing. Dreaming and wishing for death is no way to live. And lets say you're able to kill this person. What after? In your pain and obsession, you've lost yourself. No longer are you the person you had been. Just a shell" Mika shook her head as she spoke. She then looked back at the tree as she forced the chakra from her core up her arm. "That is why I could not be a ruthless killer. I will stay myself." As Mika finished, she swung her arm at the trunk of the tree, leaving another mark on the tree.