Enomoto Satoshi -- Training

[Enomoto Satoshi]

Been a while since I've done one of these. Here goes nothing.

Current Stats:

Agility = 411/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 210/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2406
Profile

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Spoiler

A recognizable figure emerged from the densely crowded streets right as Satoshi was considering leaving his seat and going about his errands. The long, spiky hair and red headband; there could be no doubt, it was Omoi Chichioya! Inexplicably, it felt as though months had elapsed since Satoshi sat down to enjoy his soup, but in reality Satoshi knew he had been eating for a matter of mere minutes.

“Greetings Omoi, it has been too long! Please spare a second and sit with me. This place is cheap so I can pay your way; I remember far too well the frugal lifestyle of an Academy Student.”

Satoshi had finished his meal only moments ago but he was in no hurry to rush off for other business. He ordered a hot tea to complement his ice-cold water, and the gray-haired woman behind the counter expeditiously prepared and handed over his steaming beverage.

“So tell me how life is, Omoi,” blathered Satoshi with no clear conversational direction in mind. “Are your classes at the Academy going well? How much longer do you have until you graduate anyhow?”

The sun’s rays beamed brightly upon the passerbys and refracted through Satoshi’s spectacles whenever he turned his head to address Omoi in the avenue. Luckily, the thatch canopy of the open restaurant provided adequate shade and a welcome “coolness” from the sultry summer day outdoors. Elsewhere in the world it might even be winter that very moment and snowing torrentially, but here in the Susukino District the day could not be more pleasant.

[WC: 258]

Please add +35 to Agility (411 --> 446) and 5000 Yen. Thank you.

 

[Kanagawa Nozomi]

It certainly has been a while! Man, welcome back! (Granted, you have no idea who I am, but that's besides the point)
Anyway, this week we also get 3x training (yen included) so please reply with where you want the rest of your points (another 70) and I'll hook you up.
Also, don't forget to request your December's Voting rewards of 50,000 Yen and 100 ASP (Can't do it unless you request it)

Paid 3x Yen (15000 Yen)
Approved +35 Agility -- Now for the other 70.

Been a while since I've done one of these. Here goes nothing.

Current Stats:

Agility = 411/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 210/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2406
Profile

Post for training (258 words) --> here

Spoiler

A recognizable figure emerged from the densely crowded streets right as Satoshi was considering leaving his seat and going about his errands. The long, spiky hair and red headband; there could be no doubt, it was Omoi Chichioya! Inexplicably, it felt as though months had elapsed since Satoshi sat down to enjoy his soup, but in reality Satoshi knew he had been eating for a matter of mere minutes.

“Greetings Omoi, it has been too long! Please spare a second and sit with me. This place is cheap so I can pay your way; I remember far too well the frugal lifestyle of an Academy Student.”

Satoshi had finished his meal only moments ago but he was in no hurry to rush off for other business. He ordered a hot tea to complement his ice-cold water, and the gray-haired woman behind the counter expeditiously prepared and handed over his steaming beverage.

“So tell me how life is, Omoi,” blathered Satoshi with no clear conversational direction in mind. “Are your classes at the Academy going well? How much longer do you have until you graduate anyhow?”

The sun’s rays beamed brightly upon the passerbys and refracted through Satoshi’s spectacles whenever he turned his head to address Omoi in the avenue. Luckily, the thatch canopy of the open restaurant provided adequate shade and a welcome “coolness” from the sultry summer day outdoors. Elsewhere in the world it might even be winter that very moment and snowing torrentially, but here in the Susukino District the day could not be more pleasant.

[WC: 258]

Please add +35 to Agility (411 --> 446) and 5000 Yen. Thank you.

 

[Enomoto Satoshi]

Thanks a ton for explaining all of that and being very helpful. I actually hadn't heard about the December Voting rewards at all until you told me.

I'd like to request the extra 70 stat points to Agility please (446 - > 516), and if I could claim the December Voting rewards, please add 50,000 Yen to my balance and 100 ASP which I'll maintain a record of in this training thread. (link to voting thread)

Thank you.

 

[Kanagawa Nozomi]

No problems. People have been on a voting spree so keep an eye on that announcement every month (even week to know what the training multiplier is gonna be -- starting monday, it'll be 4x training, so bookmark that announcement)

Agility = 411/525 + 105 = 516
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 210/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525

50,000 Yen voting reward given
+100 ASP -- New total: 100

Thanks a ton for explaining all of that and being very helpful. I actually hadn't heard about the December Voting rewards at all until you told me.

I'd like to request the extra 70 stat points to Agility please (446 - > 516), and if I could claim the December Voting rewards, please add 50,000 Yen to my balance and 100 ASP which I'll maintain a record of in this training thread. (link to voting thread)

Thank you.

 

[Enomoto Satoshi]

Current Stats:

Agility = 516/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 210/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2511
Profile

Post for training (515 words) --> here

Spoiler

Satoshi quietly sipped his tea and allowed Omoi the time to relay his experiences in vivid detail. He could still recall with striking clarity that miserable, stormy night when the two shinobi first met. It was Satoshi’s first foray into pedagogy as a newly-minted Chuunin, and despite fastidious efforts to craft a coherent lesson plan, he had no clue what he was doing and nearly got his pupil killed. But Omoi displayed such precocious talent that he disposed of a ferocious pack of wolves and bears that had arrived seemingly from nowhere, and made Satoshi look like a brilliant instructor in the process. It didn’t shock Satoshi to learn that Omoi wasn’t exactly the studious type. A student of that much natural aptitude probably finds the pace of the classroom boring, and textbook study impractical given his proven prowess in facing and defeating real-life dangers.

It did surprise Satoshi, however, to hear Omoi second-guessing himself. The Academy was always a competitive environment with high-stakes to outshine your peers, and comparing oneself to how you stack up to others is perfectly natural. However, it becomes a dangerous mindset when a student doubts their skills and develops the notion that their classmates possess double their talents and none of their flaws. If Satoshi had any remaining wisdom to impart to his pupil, it was imperative that he steer Omoi away from this pessimistic worldview.

“Omoi, back when we first trained together, you conquered several challenges as a young student that would have sent many of your classmates scampering. You prevailed over rabid wolves, hungry bears, and that tumultuous weather, but no accomplishment of yours impressed me more than the final task that I assigned to you. I gave you ten attempts to land a blow on me and you hit me square in the chest on your first try.” Satoshi re-enacted the kerfuffle with his hands, concluding the demonstration with his left hand (representing Omoi) whacking his right hand (Satoshi) with its index finger and sending it sliding across the restaurant counter. He then continued with a light-hearted laugh. “Do you think I was going easy on you? No way, though I would have liked to claim as much to save my pride. I’ve tutored a handful of students since that gloomy night in the woods. No one has possessed your lofty potential, though I’m afraid if you don’t develop the confidence to match, you’re not going to live up to your God-given gifts.”

“Don’t trouble yourself so much about grades, though you describe yours as ‘decent’ so that’s hardly a problem for you. When you’re a Chuunin nobody will ask what your GPA was from a decade ago. Train hard to master your jutsu, and do whatever is necessary to earn your diploma because once you graduate the whole world opens up for you to apply your skills. Right now I may be your instructor, but in the near future I envision us pursuing missions as teammates and exploring the world beyond Dragon Tooth Path in our sworn duty to protect the interests of Cloud Village.”

[WC: 515]

It's my understanding that according to this post, I can claim 4x training and Yen rewards as well as a one-time bonus of 50,000 Yen and 100 ASP. I would like to claim both today please, which would amount to +140 stats (35x4), +20,000 Yen (5,000x4) plus the 100 ASP and 50,000 Yen.

I would like 9 stat points to go to Agility (516 --> 525) and the remaining 131 to Genjutsu (210 --> 341). I already have 100 ASP saved up previously, so now I will have 200 ASP. Thank you very much for your help with this.

 

[Kanagawa Nozomi]

+50000 Yen
+20000 Yen stipend
+100 ASP
New ASP: 200
Stat training approved

Current Stats:

Agility = 516/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 210/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2511
Profile

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Spoiler

Satoshi quietly sipped his tea and allowed Omoi the time to relay his experiences in vivid detail. He could still recall with striking clarity that miserable, stormy night when the two shinobi first met. It was Satoshi’s first foray into pedagogy as a newly-minted Chuunin, and despite fastidious efforts to craft a coherent lesson plan, he had no clue what he was doing and nearly got his pupil killed. But Omoi displayed such precocious talent that he disposed of a ferocious pack of wolves and bears that had arrived seemingly from nowhere, and made Satoshi look like a brilliant instructor in the process. It didn’t shock Satoshi to learn that Omoi wasn’t exactly the studious type. A student of that much natural aptitude probably finds the pace of the classroom boring, and textbook study impractical given his proven prowess in facing and defeating real-life dangers.

It did surprise Satoshi, however, to hear Omoi second-guessing himself. The Academy was always a competitive environment with high-stakes to outshine your peers, and comparing oneself to how you stack up to others is perfectly natural. However, it becomes a dangerous mindset when a student doubts their skills and develops the notion that their classmates possess double their talents and none of their flaws. If Satoshi had any remaining wisdom to impart to his pupil, it was imperative that he steer Omoi away from this pessimistic worldview.

“Omoi, back when we first trained together, you conquered several challenges as a young student that would have sent many of your classmates scampering. You prevailed over rabid wolves, hungry bears, and that tumultuous weather, but no accomplishment of yours impressed me more than the final task that I assigned to you. I gave you ten attempts to land a blow on me and you hit me square in the chest on your first try.” Satoshi re-enacted the kerfuffle with his hands, concluding the demonstration with his left hand (representing Omoi) whacking his right hand (Satoshi) with its index finger and sending it sliding across the restaurant counter. He then continued with a light-hearted laugh. “Do you think I was going easy on you? No way, though I would have liked to claim as much to save my pride. I’ve tutored a handful of students since that gloomy night in the woods. No one has possessed your lofty potential, though I’m afraid if you don’t develop the confidence to match, you’re not going to live up to your God-given gifts.”

“Don’t trouble yourself so much about grades, though you describe yours as ‘decent’ so that’s hardly a problem for you. When you’re a Chuunin nobody will ask what your GPA was from a decade ago. Train hard to master your jutsu, and do whatever is necessary to earn your diploma because once you graduate the whole world opens up for you to apply your skills. Right now I may be your instructor, but in the near future I envision us pursuing missions as teammates and exploring the world beyond Dragon Tooth Path in our sworn duty to protect the interests of Cloud Village.”

[WC: 515]

It's my understanding that according to this post, I can claim 4x training and Yen rewards as well as a one-time bonus of 50,000 Yen and 100 ASP. I would like to claim both today please, which would amount to +140 stats (35x4), +20,000 Yen (5,000x4) plus the 100 ASP and 50,000 Yen.

I would like 9 stat points to go to Agility (516 --> 525) and the remaining 131 to Genjutsu (210 --> 341). I already have 100 ASP saved up previously, so now I will have 200 ASP. Thank you very much for your help with this.

 

[Enomoto Satoshi]

Current Stats:

Agility = 525/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 341/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2651
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Spoiler

Satoshi relaxed in his stool and let the steam from his scalding hot beverage wash over his face as he composed his thoughts. His glasses fogged up, though he scarcely noticed. Omoi had generously donated his time this morning to visit with the elder shinobi, and it would be remiss if Satoshi failed to provide some semblance of a lesson to further Omoi’s promising education. Lamentably, Satoshi had a poor track record of devising practice exercises that were even informative, let alone safe. He once brought along a kunoichi to accompany him on a mission, and hoped she would learn something in the act of espionage, but that was far too dangerous an endeavor to involve an academy student. He guided two youths down into the depths of a dark cavern to go insect hunting and they were nearly devoured by monsters! It was no small miracle that none of Satoshi’s tutoring sessions had lapsed into impromptu funerals, and since Omoi demonstrated such prodigious potential, he had a fiduciary duty to Cloud Village to keep the kid safe.

“I know,” thought Satoshi to himself, still brooding over his tea. “I’ll test Omoi by asking if he can touch his two elbows behind his back, or pat his head while rubbing his stomach. Two crucial skills in determining his potential to make Raikage some day.”

Satoshi left this pondering unspoken, however, and waited patiently to hear what Omoi had to say. A couple of minutes had passed so Satoshi looked up from his drink to see if Omoi’s noodles were finished. He couldn’t quite tell.

[WC: 264]

This is a link to the admin post that I believe allows us to claim 4x training and Yen rewards for the week of January 8-14: (here)

I would like +140 stats (35x4) to Genjutsu (341 --> 481) and +20,000 Yen (5,000x4). Thank you.

 

[Kanagawa Nozomi]

+140 Gen
+20000 Yen
Training approved

Current Stats:

Agility = 525/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 341/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2651
Profile

Post for training (264 words) --> here

Spoiler

Satoshi relaxed in his stool and let the steam from his scalding hot beverage wash over his face as he composed his thoughts. His glasses fogged up, though he scarcely noticed. Omoi had generously donated his time this morning to visit with the elder shinobi, and it would be remiss if Satoshi failed to provide some semblance of a lesson to further Omoi’s promising education. Lamentably, Satoshi had a poor track record of devising practice exercises that were even informative, let alone safe. He once brought along a kunoichi to accompany him on a mission, and hoped she would learn something in the act of espionage, but that was far too dangerous an endeavor to involve an academy student. He guided two youths down into the depths of a dark cavern to go insect hunting and they were nearly devoured by monsters! It was no small miracle that none of Satoshi’s tutoring sessions had lapsed into impromptu funerals, and since Omoi demonstrated such prodigious potential, he had a fiduciary duty to Cloud Village to keep the kid safe.

“I know,” thought Satoshi to himself, still brooding over his tea. “I’ll test Omoi by asking if he can touch his two elbows behind his back, or pat his head while rubbing his stomach. Two crucial skills in determining his potential to make Raikage some day.”

Satoshi left this pondering unspoken, however, and waited patiently to hear what Omoi had to say. A couple of minutes had passed so Satoshi looked up from his drink to see if Omoi’s noodles were finished. He couldn’t quite tell.

[WC: 264]

This is a link to the admin post that I believe allows us to claim 4x training and Yen rewards for the week of January 8-14: (here)

I would like +140 stats (35x4) to Genjutsu (341 --> 481) and +20,000 Yen (5,000x4). Thank you.

 

[Enomoto Satoshi]

Current Stats:

Agility = 525/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 481/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2791
Profile

Post for training (329 words) --> here

Spoiler

A wave of cogent memories flooded across Satoshi’s mind as Omoi uttered that inconspicuous phrase “Cursed Seal.” The tumultuous, gray night furnished a wretched stage for training but Omoi, undeterred, defeated several ferocious beasts with unprecedented precocity. Satoshi had scarcely reminisced on those events in the subsequent weeks; he had been occupied with new students and responsibilities, and preferred not to dwell on all his mistakes which nearly got Omoi killed. Nonetheless, he now recalled vividly the potential he saw in Omoi, and how as an instructor he wanted to provide his talented pupil with the tools necessary to ascend to a higher degree of aptitude. Thus, Satoshi inscribed onto Omoi the only gift that he had left to give – a Cursed Seal.

“I know your Cursed Seal can be intimidating, especially since it’s considered taboo to teach about this stuff in schools,” began Satoshi, as he proceeded to address Omoi’s questions. “However, the Cursed Seal is a dynamic weapon in your arsenal that could make all the difference in battle. Cursed Seals grant some advantage, such as increased dodge or reduced damage from your enemies’ attacks. However, all of these benefits come at a commensurate cost, such as your own damage being halved or an increased likelihood of bleeding. Additionally, Cursed Seals drain your stamina rapidly, so don’t activate yours if you expect the fighting to drag on unnecessarily."

Satoshi hunted through his deep pockets and finally pulled out a small, portable handbook with a blue leather cover. “I knew this would come in handy some day! This is my instruction booklet that taught me all about Cursed Seals when I was studying the jutsu. It contains everything that they don’t teach you in the Academy. It’s of no further use to me, since I have learned the art of Cursed Sealing, so I now give it to you Omoi so that you can learn what I know.”

And with that, Satoshi handed the book to Omoi.

[WC: 329]

This is a link to the admin post that I believe allows us to claim 3x training and Yen rewards for the week of January 15-21: (here)

I would like +105 stats (35x3) to be distributed with 44 going into Genjutsu (481 --> 525) and 61 into Taijutsu (210 --> 271) and +15,000 Yen (5,000x3). Thank you.

 

[Okada Kaji]

Current Stats:

Agility = 525/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 481/525
Taijutsu = 210/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2791
Profile

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Spoiler

A wave of cogent memories flooded across Satoshi’s mind as Omoi uttered that inconspicuous phrase “Cursed Seal.” The tumultuous, gray night furnished a wretched stage for training but Omoi, undeterred, defeated several ferocious beasts with unprecedented precocity. Satoshi had scarcely reminisced on those events in the subsequent weeks; he had been occupied with new students and responsibilities, and preferred not to dwell on all his mistakes which nearly got Omoi killed. Nonetheless, he now recalled vividly the potential he saw in Omoi, and how as an instructor he wanted to provide his talented pupil with the tools necessary to ascend to a higher degree of aptitude. Thus, Satoshi inscribed onto Omoi the only gift that he had left to give – a Cursed Seal.

“I know your Cursed Seal can be intimidating, especially since it’s considered taboo to teach about this stuff in schools,” began Satoshi, as he proceeded to address Omoi’s questions. “However, the Cursed Seal is a dynamic weapon in your arsenal that could make all the difference in battle. Cursed Seals grant some advantage, such as increased dodge or reduced damage from your enemies’ attacks. However, all of these benefits come at a commensurate cost, such as your own damage being halved or an increased likelihood of bleeding. Additionally, Cursed Seals drain your stamina rapidly, so don’t activate yours if you expect the fighting to drag on unnecessarily."

Satoshi hunted through his deep pockets and finally pulled out a small, portable handbook with a blue leather cover. “I knew this would come in handy some day! This is my instruction booklet that taught me all about Cursed Seals when I was studying the jutsu. It contains everything that they don’t teach you in the Academy. It’s of no further use to me, since I have learned the art of Cursed Sealing, so I now give it to you Omoi so that you can learn what I know.”

And with that, Satoshi handed the book to Omoi.

[WC: 329]

This is a link to the admin post that I believe allows us to claim 3x training and Yen rewards for the week of January 15-21: (here)

I would like +105 stats (35x3) to be distributed with 44 going into Genjutsu (481 --> 525) and 61 into Taijutsu (210 --> 271) and +15,000 Yen (5,000x3). Thank you.

Training Approved.
Modding yen.

 

[Enomoto Satoshi]

Current Stats:

Agility = 525/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 525/525
Taijutsu = 271/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2896
Profile

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Spoiler

Satoshi leaned back in his stool, which emitted a subtle ‘creak’ in response to his change in position. After perorating endlessly in his usual rambling fashion to highlight the relative strengths, downsides and idiosyncrasies of the Cursed Seal, the young Chuunin felt flustered somewhat not to receive an immediate response from Omoi. Did he scare the kid with all this esoteric knowledge about forbidden shinobi jutsu? Was it even really an ethically justifiable decision to have inscribed one on his pupil, on that fateful stormy night, considering that Omoi was in no position as an academy student to consent to such an undertaking with a lucid mindset and full body of knowledge? Satoshi’s goal was to furnish Omoi with the necessary tools to unlock his full potential as a shinobi. But undeniably, he had managed to traipse into a morally ambiguous circumstance in the meanwhile.

Satoshi looked up at the sky just in time to see a gargantuan flock of birds go soaring by overhead. There must have been several dozens flying together in perfect unison, and cutting across the powder blue firmament above at breakneck speed. “I sure wish that I could fly,” mused Satoshi to himself, in silence, but alas he did not have wings. Despite the most painstaking and indefatigable efforts which he devoted to mastering Ninjutsu, or subjecting his body to grueling punishment in order to perform a Taijutsu, certain ambitions were beyond his mortal capabilities and Satoshi was wise not to dwell on these infelicities. Omoi possessed potential that Satoshi lacked, however. Who knew, perhaps Omoi of all people would grow up to sprout feathers and fly through the heavens. The sky is the limit.

[WC: 280]

This is a link to the admin post that I believe allows us to claim 3x training and Yen rewards for the week of January 15-21: (here)

I would like +105 stats (35x3) to be added to Taijutsu (271 --> 376) and +15,000 Yen (5,000x3). Thank you.

 

[Kanagawa Nozomi]

Please use the new training format Here or something similar -- having the same stuff there for future training
Stat Training approved

IOU: +15000 Yen
Keep this IOU handy and cash it out when the Yen Mod gets back to the site.

Current Stats:

Agility = 525/525
Stamina = 525/525
Ninjutsu = 525/525
Genjutsu = 525/525
Taijutsu = 271/525
Chakra Control = 525/525
Power Level = 2896
Profile

Post for training (280 words) --> here

Spoiler

Satoshi leaned back in his stool, which emitted a subtle ‘creak’ in response to his change in position. After perorating endlessly in his usual rambling fashion to highlight the relative strengths, downsides and idiosyncrasies of the Cursed Seal, the young Chuunin felt flustered somewhat not to receive an immediate response from Omoi. Did he scare the kid with all this esoteric knowledge about forbidden shinobi jutsu? Was it even really an ethically justifiable decision to have inscribed one on his pupil, on that fateful stormy night, considering that Omoi was in no position as an academy student to consent to such an undertaking with a lucid mindset and full body of knowledge? Satoshi’s goal was to furnish Omoi with the necessary tools to unlock his full potential as a shinobi. But undeniably, he had managed to traipse into a morally ambiguous circumstance in the meanwhile.

Satoshi looked up at the sky just in time to see a gargantuan flock of birds go soaring by overhead. There must have been several dozens flying together in perfect unison, and cutting across the powder blue firmament above at breakneck speed. “I sure wish that I could fly,” mused Satoshi to himself, in silence, but alas he did not have wings. Despite the most painstaking and indefatigable efforts which he devoted to mastering Ninjutsu, or subjecting his body to grueling punishment in order to perform a Taijutsu, certain ambitions were beyond his mortal capabilities and Satoshi was wise not to dwell on these infelicities. Omoi possessed potential that Satoshi lacked, however. Who knew, perhaps Omoi of all people would grow up to sprout feathers and fly through the heavens. The sky is the limit.

[WC: 280]

This is a link to the admin post that I believe allows us to claim 3x training and Yen rewards for the week of January 15-21: (here)

I would like +105 stats (35x3) to be added to Taijutsu (271 --> 376) and +15,000 Yen (5,000x3). Thank you.

 

[Kanagawa Nozomi]

IOU of +15000 paid