≈ Kaji Beach of Kiri (Training Grounds as well)) ≈

[Shruikan Tenshi]

Akuma arrived on the beach, his feet walking across the sand making a small crunching noise with each step. He saw other people but paid no attention to them for he was concerned with his own well being, and his training was top priority. He pulled out a scroll he always held in his younger years, waiting for the moment when he can learn this style. Opening it, he began to read it. "Hmmm....the Hidden Star's Mirror Image Taijutsu Style. Attacks become infinite with proper mastery....I suppose I should get started" He said as he walked onto the shore, then proceeded to walking across the water's surface. He knew this style required chakra training and being on water is the best way to begin. He remembered what the method was like and concentrated on his chakra, building it up. He projected an image of someone attacking him in his mind, which he sidestep to the side, an afterimage of himself ripped from his body and there was now two of him. Its as if a dopplerganger....

[1/2]

He thought to himself as he ran towards a tree, which looked weak somewhat and he goes to punch it, focusing on his chakra again, which surged around his body as he faked the punch going to the right as an afterimage appeared where he was previously and punched the tree instead, which made a large crack in it. Following the combo he kicked the side of the tree, splitting it in half. He looked at the after image, which looked back and smirked as it faded away. So....the chakra creates an afterimage whenever you move about....it can physically harm another as well. This can prove....very interesting He thought as he opened the scroll for the next stage.

[2/2 stage one completed]

Akuma made a seal, and stood there awhile, focusing on his chakra and relaxing his body. Slowly his body was calmed, breathing very smooth and chakra matched the movements in the ocean. He then opened his eyes and bursted forward, running and behing him as if his chakra split into three, three afterimages was running behind him, water spraying upwards as they moved behind him as if they were one unit. He slid across the water, launching a kick at a tree he was coming into contact with, which he then slid to around, the afterimages moved about the tree, two kicking at each side as the third struck where Akuma first kicked.

[1/4]

Getting into this Akuma then moved around the tree, running as fast as he can as three after images formed behind him, which they slowed down till there was one infront of the tree, one behind it, one to the left and one to the right. They ran around the tree fast and water kicked up making it like a wall of spraying water was surrounding the tree. Akuma drew his sword and slashed diagonally, which the three afterimages turned and did the same thing he did at the same time, all cutting up the tree

[2/4]

Akuma could only smile at his progress alittle, which his face turned serious as he wasn't finished. He then jumped above into the air, the afterimages this time performed a different manuver. One did a sweeping kick as the another punched at the side. The other made a sharp right kick to the side opposing the first one and Akuma came down between the three making a swiping motion with his sword, cutting down an imaginary opponent. With a quick movement the group bounced back, being in a formation of a square.

[3/4]

Akuma understood how this worked now. One of the images ran at him and threw a bunch, which he blocked quickly as the other two afterimages kicked the attacker, one in the side and the other at its face when it was struck to the side, properly defending and sending the image away. Akuma merely looked at the two then casted a hand, the afterimages disappearing. He slowly walked onto the roots of the great tree that was off to the side sticking out of the water. He walked up the tree and stood on a large branch, looking out in the distance

[4/4 stage two completed]  

[Shruikan Tenshi]

Akuma decided it was time to learn some jutsu. He was standing on a large body of water so it was idel to learn some suiton techniques. His range of ninjutsu was limited due to class, so he had to pick wisely. Hmm.... He thought as he finally found one he can use to his advantage quite well. He opened the scroll containing the mist techniques and looked at Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone Technique) . The technique itself was easy, making a clone just with water. He practiced the handseals several times, for the sake of remembering them in the heat of combat. With my sword and a few jutsu, this weak clone technique can become a major threat to my opponents Once he finished practicing he focused his chakra into the water, weaving the seals once more. The water splashed upward as it began taking shape. The chakra was channeled around the body, chipping it into shape as lines and texture was being developed. Once the basic details were done the water splashed a few more times, the lining of the eyes, clothing and skin and muscles were defined as well, taking on a more human shape. Once it was done the chakra turned the color of the body of water to match Akuma's. Within moments, the water clone was completed. Akuma walked around the clone, nodding seeing it was made correctly.

(Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu (Water Clone Technique) learned)
 

[Shruikan Tenshi]

Akuma placed the scroll away and looked up another one, which contained wind jutsu. He wanted to have a bit of every element so he can be diverse. His eyes moved back and forth reading the contents of the scroll, searching for one jutsu that'll aid him in swordplay. Such a jutsu existed named Fuuton: Shinkuutai Naihatsu (Wind Element: Air Pocket Bursts) . The jutsu created pockets of wind which bursts around him and can knock objects over, leaving an opening. He smiled and began practicing handsigns, repeating them several times so he will get it down on the mark so when he is prepared he can use it without flaw. Finishing the fifth set he did a sixth, using the jutsu for real. He focused his chakra filling in the air around where he can see, and then released it suddenly. The wind made a bang like gale as the space infront of him seemed to explode, water spraying forward as a mini wave stretched across the body of water, the result of the technique being learned. He nods taking out another scroll, ready to learn another jutsu.

[Fuuton: Shinkuutai Naihatsu (Wind Element: Air Pocket Bursts), learned]  

[Shruikan Tenshi]

Akuma read through the scroll, finding another technique that'll prove useful to him. The technique involved the uses of a weapon and the element of wind, similar to a tornado. The skill was known as Kamaitachi no Jutsu (Slashing Wind Skill). He practiced handsigns several times so he can remain perfection. After the fifth or sixth time of redoing the handsigns he moved to actually performing the jutus. He strung handsigns and drew out his sword and channeled his chakra mixing it with the air as the wind kicked up around his sword, slowly extending outwards and then passed the blade's length, a tornado roaring towards the tree, ripping it and slicing branches, leaving horrible marks all over the tree as it passed, slowly vanishing once it went past 20ft. Akuma sheathed his sword, analyzing the damage of the technique

((Kamaitachi no Jutsu (Slashing Wind Skill) learned))  

[Shruikan Tenshi]

Akuma placed the scroll away and opened a new one, with the elements of fire in them. He read through the description as he walked towards the shore, his feet crunching once more onto the sand. It wouldn't do so well if he was using fire jutsu on a body of water. Understand what he must do he weaves handsigns, practicing them several times over so he may memorize them easily. Upon the fifth time he performed the technique, his chakra blazing to life as fire erupted next to him. The fire beganb solifying and taking shape, which became more and more solid. Eventually, there was a replica of Akuma. The fire clone and the real Akuma looked at each other. Akuma then flicked his sword in a flash and then sheathed his sword. He turned heading for the office as the clone fell in half, bursting in flames. He stopped seeing the girl there, looking at her. "I remember you..." He said calmly

[Katon: Yojin Bunshin no Jutsu (Fire Release: Ember Clone Technique) learned]  

[Shruikan Tenshi]

(hell with it I'll work on it later))

Akuma watched her turn as if she was going to leave. He took a few steps forward behind her and stopped. "I know what your like. Your eyes speak louder then your words" He said calmly, his purple rippled eyes sharp and peircing. He was curious, and her chakra was rather unique. But he didn't let his voice weaver to the curiousity