A heir training a heir? PT2

[Tamashi Seto]

It took but just a few moments for his daughter recompose herself, her eyes beaming up towards him despite his hand still sitting on her head. There was a moment of silence, as usual. He simply basked in it, enjoying this warm sensation he enjoyed. His daughter than broke the silence, her high pitched voice ringing in his ear.

Otomo Azumai
"You haven't forgotten your promise have you Papa? You said you help me train!"

Her words spoke truth, but of course, he hadn't forgotten. Unlike her mother, he took pride in his daughter, despite having not known for her long, or the fact she hadn't been born as a infant, but still. Returning the gaze back down at her, she could the very same eyes that were in him when he was younger, before the event that changed his life. Foolhardily they were perhaps, but at the same time, they were full of eagerness and determination. These traits on their own, weren't bad, but like himself from past experience, he knew he had to hone it, to prepare her for the future she would walk down. His palm still sat on the top of her head, his fingers brushing through her long blonde hair, causing her to keep her smile as he returned to the conversation at hand.

Tamashi Seto
"Of course not. It is a father's responsibility to aid in the development of their child, and as heir, It is my responsibility to train your body so that you may defend yourself."

Although he retained his calm demeanor, Azumai could tell he was serious by the serious tone he spoke, even as he kept caressing her head. She returned the gesture with a determined expression on her face. She clenched her fists as she brought them close to her small, child like chest.

Otomo Azumai
"I want to be strong as you papa! Mama told me of your story fighting a super big wolf! I want to become strong too! So I can protect you and Mama!"

Seeing the innocence in her eyes, he felt moved by her words, causing past memories to flood his mind, reminding him of the numerous time he said the same thing to his elder sister, though in his case, she would sometimes do the opposite, albeit out of affection. He sighed internally. Good memories, but the fact still remained, he still hadn't seen his elder sister since his return. He was sure the Raikage was keeping her busy, being in the ANBU and all. He shook his head momentarily before looking down at his Kami daughter, still demonstrating that young eagerness to prove herself. He smiled.

Tamashi Seto
"Come, it's time to begin your training. I know just a place to teach the future heiress of the Otomo Clan in the arts of warfare."

Taking hold of her small, gentle hand, smooth of any imperfections, he began strolling towards the keep's massive door that led outside. He met no resistance as she happily followed him, tightening her tiny grip around his rough hands.

Otomo Azumai
"Where are we going Papa?"

He raised a eyebrow but didn't look down as he pulled her still towards the doors, two Destroyer retainers opening the doors to the outside world.

Tamashi Seto
"You see.....It has a rather....special place in my heart, having been trained there myself."

He said that but than his memory instantly remembered of all the times Sunako pummeled him into the ground, either through her unrivaled brute strength or though jutsu that threatened to eliminate him instantly had he not kept up on his training. He wouldn't be that hard on her. Despite his trials and the trauma he carried, he didn't think he could, but knowing life, he may very well have to one day. He was not looking towards that day however. For now though, he had the fortune of being able to teach her the bare basic's. He doubted Izumai had begun her training and he very well doubted she could control chakra, let alone utilize it in such a matter befitting a battleground. It was time to see he guessed.​

 

[Tamashi Seto]

After a hour of walking, first leaving the keep and returning to Gosha, he found himself surrounded by the numerous residents of the village, all ogling over his daughter, amongst other things he didn't really want to explain, before the two of them finally arrived at the village's ancient forest. While a familiar sight to him, his daughter couldn't help but spin around in awe, her eyes beaming up at the numerous tree's that surrounded, all massive in size, as well as reigning up into the air. It wasn't the forest that hid the old Otomo shrine, but he would be lying If he said It wasn't similar. He could even sense the nature energy in the air. It was strong here, stronger than another area nearby.

Otomo Azumai
"Where are we Papa? You still haven't hold time where were going!"

After feeling the tug oof his sleeve, he again, saw Azumai beaming up at him. He raised a eyebrow but initially answer. He simply looked ahead, showing little but more tree's. It wasn't much of a surprise, let alone a REAL secret to anyone in the higher ups of the clan so why hadn't told her yet was beyond him. It wasn't as If she was like him, at least not yet hopefully. With a chuckle, he looked down, meeting her smile with his own, his hand still connected with her.

Tamashi Seto
"Alright, I suppose I could let you in on the secret since it's not much of a secret I suppose. Were going to the Ooko Training Grounds. It's deeper in the forest."

Despite his response, It didn't seem to sate her curiosity. In response, Azumai simply nodded her head, responding simply with the "Ooko Training Grounds?". It made only sense she didn't know what It was. She had only been here for as long as he was, and he had only returned a week ago. There was also the fact she was only seven or so, the average age of an academy student who just enlisted. She wasn't even a Kunoichi. With his fingers interlocked with hers, he held her firm as he guided her gently, deeper into the forest.

Tamashi Seto
"It's a secret training for the Tamashi Clan's Kunoichi, though admittedly, it's seen little use for as long as I've been around. When I was younger, I used to train there with my mentor & bodyguard. The tree's there still probably holds the scars of the numerous spars that nearly took my life. It will provide the perfect location for your training, isolation and peace of mind."

Upon giving a explanation, his daughter's eyes seemingly lit up like he had never seen before. He couldn't fathom why. It wasn't as If he had hid his past from her, or well, most of them anyway. Before he knew it however, she was the one that was now pulling him along, forcing him forward her with her small, petite frame. It was clear she was more excited than before, as evident by her tails acting erratically, sweavering in multiple directions.

Otomo Azumai
"Come on Papa! I wanna start training! That place sounds awesome!"

He raised a eyebrow but chose to say nothing, not wanting to spoil her good mood, even If she was in for disappointment. If his memory served him right, It was just more tree's, albeit spread out within a gigantic sparring pit with the occasional boulder laying amongst other things, or was that Sunako's fault? It was so long ago now, he couldn't remember, but perhaps he didn't want to remember, memories of his Kishi throwing Boulders at him to dodge. It wasn't exactly fun.​

 

[Tamashi Seto]

After what had felt like a nice brisk in the one of many parks within the village, he found himself standing at the base of the Ooko Training Grounds. He tilted his head in multiple directions, his eyes scanning the portion of the forest that stood within the sparring pit. Amongst it's many tree's, boulders and numerous shrubs that littered the area, his vision immediately picked up on the numerous craters that was littered throughout the ground, as well as the ones imbued into a few of the tree, and the boulders that had clearly been moved. His eyebrows fell as a sight escaped him. Yep, no one had been here since the last time he had been here training with Sunako. It was a strange thought, given his circumstances, but that quickly changed when he felt the tug of his sleeves from down below. Looking down, he saw his daughter again, yet this time, he could feel the determination emitting from her as If It was an aura that was just waiting to come out.

Otomo Azumai
"Come on Papa! I'm ready! Lets start training! I got catching up to do!"

He was initially surprised she didn't even ask If they were at the grounds, but than again, this was his daughter he was talking about. Under that cute exterior, she was smarter than she looked, frightening so from the short time he saw her in action, able to learn things at a frightening pace. In response to her eagerness, he gave a simply nod before he released his grip on her tiny hand. He than crossed his arms, hiding his hands under his long, wide like sleeves before speaking.

Tamashi Seto
"I don't know how much your mother taught you, If all, but starting today, were going to start with Chakra training. Do you know what Chakra is Azumai?"

The moment he asked that question, her face lit up again like a neon sign, but unlike the last time, he could see the faint smug that was taking form. It was painfully clear she already knew the answer. Given her age and circumstances, he supposed It was impressive, given the fact Izumai was concern with other things than being a mother, or at least, in the correct ways.

Otomo Azumai
"Of course Papa! It's energy somebody makes when they combine their strength and their Chi! Mama says it's fun, being able to summon a fireball or lightning!

He raised a eyebrow. Well, that was one way to look at it, though he wished she was more serious about the matter. He vaguely remembered acting similar when he began his training, but he was younger than even her when he began. He sigh slightly before raising his head to meet her gaze.

Tamashi Seto
"That's right Azumai, but I want you to take this more seriously. What I'm about to teach you requires great responsibility. One must never wield power without responsibility, or else there could be dire consequences. Do you understand?

He was expecting resistance, since she was a child, yet It was like he was looking at his younger self when his crimson eyes beamed at her. She was clearly still excited obviously, but she retained her determination, evident as she spoke.

Otomo Azumai
"I know Papa! That's why I wanted you to train me! I don't want to hurt anybody."

He sore he heard her mumble under her breath but he wasn't going to argue with her. She gave him her word and that was enough for now. With a nod and his arms still together under his sleeves, he took his leave of her and walked several feet away before turning to her once again. It was time to begin.​

 

[Tamashi Seto]

Wasting a few seconds staring at his daughter from where he stood, he closed his eyes, and momentarily sighed before placing the palms of his hands on his hips.

Tamashi Seto
"Alright, pay close attention Azumai. It's important you know the fundamentals of Chakra, not just the hand sign itself and the method we gather chakra."

She beamed at him, still retaining her determined expression on her face. She nodded in understanding but said nothing, allowing him to continue. A apart of him wondered for a moment, If she was really was a child, given her sudden durations of maturity before returning to a usual child, before he refocused on the topic at hand, chakra control and how to harness it.

"As you know now, we create Chakra by fusing our physical energy, or rather, our stamina, our life energy, and with our spiritual energies. Through this, we create chakra, a energy we can harness as our own. What we do with this chakra is upto it's wielder. While ancient sages and great kami's preach that chakra exists to breech understanding between an individual and an another, there are those who weaponize it for the battlefield, to ensure the flames of war continue. While I myself, believe in the ways of the great Kami's, being a sage myself, It is important to remember why Chakra exists, but also when to use it for just means only."

His crimson eyes picked up on her sighing, no doubt of boredom from his lecture, but he felt this was important to say, even If he could relate to her. He refused however, to raise a cold blooded murderer. While he felt like he, himself, was a lost cause, she was not, and he would ensure she won't not turn out like him. At least, his daughter was wise enough not to say anything, let alone complain to what he spoke about. He supposed Izumai did at least, one thing right.

"Continuing on, to create what you seen before in the past, you use chakra to create even the most basic of jutsu, or ninjutsu, as you called them, elemental attacks. To gather said chakra however, watch close attention Azumai."

The moment he said those words, her orange eyes were glued to his hands as he rose his arms and brought together his hands together in a Mi hand sign, his fingers interlockings. Within seconds, his hands began emitting a intense blue aura that be seen to the naked eye. In that instant, Azumai eyes widen as she stared at his eyes. A faint howl escaped her lips but she didn't speak. A moment later, his daughter was caught off guard as static electricity appeared before her eyes, that now emitting from your hands. Breaking his hands apart, he took aim at a nearby with his right hand's index and middle fingers and fired, firing off a condensed, bolt of electricity. In a instant, the tree glowed a faint blue before the energy disappointed. A storm bolt, an attack used quite frequently in his youth. It was a simple jutsu for lightning user. He figured his daughter would be able to use if she had the right nature, but for now, It was simply a demonstration to show her it could be done, and it seemed to work. By the time his eyes peered at his daughter, he could already see his daughter trying to copy him.​

"What you just saw how is all Chakra wielders gather chakra. Keep your hands together like that, and focus Azumai. Leave all else behind for the time being. It's important to be able to concentrate. When your in the heat of battle, you must be able to gather chakra without fault. This will take time, but I believe, that by the end of the day, you will be able to at least, gather Chakra. We'll need to figure out what chakra nature you have before we can move further."