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Wiping her hands, which had gotten a little sweaty, off on her capris, Tanu didn't have the slightest hint of care in her eyes as she watched Shisei fall. In fact she just began walking to the door as another student told Yuki-sensei about the bakemono passing out. "So weak," Tanu mumbled to herself as she put her hands in her pockets and walked out the door without saying good-bye to the teacher or anyone else. She was in a very disappointed and bad mood after such an easy training session. Her mind was also mauling over what Yuki had said to her about Kazuma and Kana. With her eyes hardened on the path outside of the academy, Tanu thought about how she was going to bring up the subject of Kazuma being dispelled. Did Kana know? It was said that Kana was the pride and joy of this generation of Kun Kumo's. Would her cousin do something so disgraceful as hiding the truth of being expelled from the clan? Tanu wanted to think optimistically, but from what she had seen from both her cousins, she couldn't think the best of them. At that moment, Tanu felt a large weight of responsibility fall upon her shoulders. She would have to be the one to clean up the name of the Kun Kumo's and become the most powerful one in this village until her clan called her back. Kicking a rock as hard as she could, Tanu bit down on her lip as she headed home to the crummy apartment where she would go lie in her bed, which was the couch.

(Exit to Student Dorms.)

After the crazy island woman who had been clung to him for a duration of time had scurried away to whenever it was that she originated from, Jonu had remained speechless for quite a while in an attempt to analyze the situation. He had been so focused on this that he hadn't even heard the medical shinobi lecture him about interacting with his students. If he had, he would have disagreed with her about intervening so much in the student's training. Jonu thought that using one's emotions and personality while in the heat of battle was one of the strongest tools that could be utilized. Additionally, he wasn't exactly used to the shinobi code that most of the elder shinobi in the village probably followed; he never believed that by fighting to protect one's home required a person to let go of who they were and sacrifice something more important than a piece of land. Although it wasn't immediately apparent, Jonu really did have a lot going on in his mind at all times and that was one of his most sought out philosophies. He wouldn't have changed his ways of teaching even if the woman had threatened his life, for to him, it was more important than life itself.

Once he had finally shaken himself free of the thought provoking daydream, the former captain noticed a few of the students had already finished and were making their way out the door, so he spoke quickly and somewhat loudly so they had a good chance of hearing him. "If yeh kiddies want to ead ome right now, it be up to you. Fer those of yeh that managed to finish, good work and I may be seein' ye tomorrah. And the ones that aven't, I'll stay after class and watch over yeh until ye complete the trainin', but yeh don't ave to stay if yeh choose not tah."

Training Rewards - For those of you who haven't completed the training because of your character passing out, let me know if you want to finish it on your own with a partner later or just receive a smaller reward.

Akiko - +12 Experience, +1 Throwing, +1 Dodge
Karite - +13 Experience, +1 Throwing, +1 Dodge
Tanu - +15 Experience, +1 Throwing, +1 Dodge

Naoki blinked in slight surprise at the teacher finally saying something, but nodded to Shin's suggestion. "Alright. That sounds like a good idea," she said quietly. However, she was kind of dreading going back to the apartment. Sayu had left, and she was now alone until the war was over and the kage returned home from the upcoming war. Nights were her worse times, and she nearly always woke up multiple times in the night.

Pushing such gloomy thoughts aside, she raced after the runaway cannonball and picked it up. She returned to her previous location before bringing her arm back and letting it go. It didn't arc nearly as high as last time, or fall as fast. Her exhaustion was starting to show. Unable to help it, she scowled at herself. She could do better than that, she knew! She was just being neglectful to not try as hard as she should...

Throw/Dodge Training - Dodge Cannonball
Use one of the modified cannonballs and take turns throwing and dodging with a partner of your choosing. You must each complete both 5/5 trainings to receive your reward.
1d20 (7)+ Throwing (0)+ Strength (0)= 7
3/5 Dodge
3/5 Throw
Fail to dodge: -1 HP
HP: 6/10

Naoki smiled slightly at Shin's exuberance. She had also been a little lonely, what with Kei and Renji both being gone. Renji had actually gotten a note before he left... She wondered what it had said. However, she pushed that thought aside and stopped the slowly rolling cannonball with her foot before picking it up. Balancing in her hands, she thought over her only four hits. Most had been low arched. Carefully, she angled her next throw so that it would arch low like before, just faster. It did arch the same, and it was slightly faster. Maybe it would hit this time... Her arm was getting tired. Maybe they would stop here in a second...

Throw/Dodge Training - Dodge Cannonball
Use one of the modified cannonballs and take turns throwing and dodging with a partner of your choosing. You must each complete both 5/5 trainings to receive your reward.
1d20 (15)+ Throwing (0)+ Strength (0)= 15
3/5 Dodge
4/5 Throw
Fail to dodge: -1 HP
HP: 6/10

(Zu-kun, PM me if I need to edit this. I'm still opperating under the assumetion that Naoki is to stay in the dorms until Ichi goes to and returns from the Rice Country. Though, I don't see the Uchiha home anywhere...@_@)

"Alright," Naoki agreed easily with a slight smile, though she was actually reluctant to leave. Leaving meant being alone... Maybe she could go to the Tategami Grounds and see if Maya was still in the village? Perhaps those leaving for war hadn't left yet. It would be nice to stay there, rather than alone in a dorm room for the next few nights, until Ichi-sama returned from the Rice Country. She returned her attention to Shin though. "When and where do you want to meet tomorrow to finish?" Even as she asked, Naoki worried if the cannonballs would still be there in the morning. Maybe the teacher would pick them up after they left, and they wouldn't be able to finish...

- Twilight Time -

After receiving Jonu's answer to borrowing training equipment, Shin left the academy and headed home for a good night's rest. He found it weird that his roommate hadn't come home, so he had asked around about the boy and heard that he was spending time with the Tategami's. The Nara also recieved news about Kei not returning to Shimagakure and she would be studying with her clan mates. Shin made a promise that he would visit her one day. Feeling at ease, Shin passed out on his bed quickly.

[Exit to Winter 1]

Two nurses walked into the academy today. No one was there, no teachers were around. One who was a little on the heavier side was acting like quite the jumbled mess while the other seemed excited. Her long black hair was pulled back in a pony as she walked into the classroom and sat down on the desk, crossing one leg over the other. "This is so exciting," Kumiko said, happy to hear that she had the chance to share her abilities with the young girls of the shinobi world today. Tenko merely nodded at Kumiko's words and went over to the rope that connected itself to the bell of the school. Putting her hesitant hands over the rope, Tenko pulled on it gently. The bell barely made a sound, but after a few more yanks, it rang crisply through the air, reaching everyone's ears in the village.

BELL RINGS

Making her way back into the classroom where Kumiko was already sitting, Tenko played with her hair. She was rather excited for class today as well, but her nerves were rather jumbled as well. Nao-sensei had taken over the duties at the hospital while the two nurses got to play teachers. Tenko honestly couldn't wait for the day to begin. The young girls of Shimagakure would have a nice treat in store for them today. Picking up a piece of chalk, Tenko began to write on the board.

Tenko and Kumiko
Teaching All Academy Girls at Academy

Kurochi
Teaching All Academy Boys at Library

Karite was running as fast as he could towards the academy. He didn’t want to be late; although he was very sure he looked strange running bloody through the streets with a dead rabbit in his hand. As he came running towards the academy he didn’t stop. He ran through the front door his bare feet thumping on the floor. Looking and listening till he found the class with people in it. His right hand covered in the bandages from his chest which was now scared was actually put on by one of these people. He remembered their faces from the clinic, smiling his natural smile raising his bandaged hand to the two. "How’s it going? Names Karite." The blood from the rabbit and the dirt mixed together made the boy look homely and gross. He felt the exact same way. "You guys mind if I head to the bathroom to wash up a little?"

Kore followed Karite through the town eyeing the rabbit. As soon as he set it down he would devour it all for himself. Ruha wasn’t touching this thing. If she was hungry she could blame the boy for letting the rabbit get away. As they entered the school from yesterday Kore noticed the inside was very clean and fake, unlike the grounds. Slowing down as the boy stepped in and began exchanging words with a woman and a man. Neither looked very strong but knowing not to underestimate others he sat silent by Karite's side and waited. It seemed the boy wanted to wash off the grim and blood from their little fun. Cocking his head to the side he hoped the boy left the food here.