Ninpocho Chronicles
Ninpocho Chronicles is a fantasy-ish setting storyline, set in an alternate universe World of Ninjas, where the Naruto and Boruto series take place. This means that none of the canon characters exists, or existed here.
Each ninja starts from the bottom and start their training as an Academy Student. From there they develop abilities akin to that of demigods as they grow in age and experience.
Along the way they gain new friends (or enemies), take on jobs and complete contracts and missions for their respective villages where their training and skill will be tested to their limits.
The sky is the limit as the blank page you see before you can be filled with countless of adventures with your character in the game.
This is Ninpocho Chronicles.
Current Ninpocho Chronicles Time:
Grubba-Grub-Grub (Open)
- Thread starter Akuro Kunashi
- Start date
As he arrived in the restaurant his instructor showed them, Yuu was a little dismayed at the fact he had to eat at a place like this. But then again, he was still embarrassed from the results of the class he took earlier, so he decided to endure it for a while. Thankfully, he saw Sumato-sensei ordered some barbecue as promised. As for the drinks however, he was less excited at the menu he found on the table as they were all alcohol and sake. There was no legal age on drinking in this village, but he did followed his parents' instructors not to drink those kind as he fear it might impaired his training.
"I'll just have any kind of juice you have." He said to the waiter when his instructor motioned at him before he waited for the others' orders for the drinks. "I'm not a big fan of those drinks in the menu.
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"I'll just have any kind of juice you have." He said to the waiter when his instructor motioned at him before he waited for the others' orders for the drinks. "I'm not a big fan of those drinks in the menu.
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Kai managed to stick with them as they pushed through the crowd of people in the Dawnbringer's Plaza. As they arrived at the Hi Guriru restaurant Kyōshi-sensei brought them this day, he followed to the outside table sensei got for the group. After he sat down, Kyōshi-sensei ordered a dish that would serve the whole group, to which he would anticipated the calamri and seafood portion. After a bit of time the waitress came for them to order their drinks. Most of the menu was alcohol or sake as he read it, as it seems there was no legal age on drinking in the village. Yuu wasn't t9 excited it seems either and decided to order any juice they had. "The people's tea" was green tea but it was mixed into rice for sake, so Kai went for pure. "I'l just take any regular iced tea you have," Kai said making his order. He ordered similar to Yuu had but with his own beverage of choice and waited for the others to order. After which it was only a matter of time before the food came.
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Tokugawa Hanzo, donned in his full traditional regalia, looked on from the couple's table where he was seated in the outside dining area of Hi Guriru (which is, of course, quite the bland name for a restaurant). His long, wizard-like pipe began to gently reduce its smoke output from that of neatly packed tobacco to smoldering resin. The gin and tonic, the fourth he had ordered, was sweating in the daytime sun. The glass was astonishingly full considered Hanzo's nigh unquenchable thirst. He always got this way whilst writing his plays.
Some small commotion drew his eyes away from the rear end of the waitress he was ogling as he turned to see a few children follow a man who seemed like the most cool of cucumbers. The man sat down, cigarette in mouth, and had the audacity of ordering whiskey on the rocks in front of his, Hanzo assumed, students under his tutelage. From the outset, he liked this man. He had the cajones to be himself even in front of such impressionable young minds. Hanzo knew he had to take action. He called over a waitress and said, "Excuse me, miss. Get that man over there some of what I am having, stat. I am a doctor, and he needs his medicine." He managed to spurt all of this out due to his intoxication. Normally he would not be able to so much as gaze upon such a beauty as this waitress without becoming tongue tied. He passed her the Yen necessary to cover the cost plus a generous tip.
Before the waitress had even placed the drink order at the bar, Hanzo was up and about. He began to quite unsteadily move toward the captivating man, ensuring to bring his latest literary work with him. As he approached the table, he could not tell if the children who peered at him were terrified, disgusted, or amused. It mattered not. He leaned over to the man and whispered, "I been writing this one for an audience such as yourself. Care to take a gander?" The gin could easily be smelled on his breath, the juniper berries and botanicals creating an almost pine-like scent mixed with that of barbeque which he had previously ingested. If the man were to even feign interest in this grand new literary work he would see that the title was The Girl with the Starfish Tattoo. Unbeknownst to the untrained reader, this story was not about a girl with a tattoo of a starfish anywhere on her body per se. It was the story of the misadventures of a woman with a tattooed starfish, if'n they comprehended what the author meant. Hanzo was sure the man would find this amusing as he slumped to the side of the man's chair in anxious excitement.
Some small commotion drew his eyes away from the rear end of the waitress he was ogling as he turned to see a few children follow a man who seemed like the most cool of cucumbers. The man sat down, cigarette in mouth, and had the audacity of ordering whiskey on the rocks in front of his, Hanzo assumed, students under his tutelage. From the outset, he liked this man. He had the cajones to be himself even in front of such impressionable young minds. Hanzo knew he had to take action. He called over a waitress and said, "Excuse me, miss. Get that man over there some of what I am having, stat. I am a doctor, and he needs his medicine." He managed to spurt all of this out due to his intoxication. Normally he would not be able to so much as gaze upon such a beauty as this waitress without becoming tongue tied. He passed her the Yen necessary to cover the cost plus a generous tip.
Before the waitress had even placed the drink order at the bar, Hanzo was up and about. He began to quite unsteadily move toward the captivating man, ensuring to bring his latest literary work with him. As he approached the table, he could not tell if the children who peered at him were terrified, disgusted, or amused. It mattered not. He leaned over to the man and whispered, "I been writing this one for an audience such as yourself. Care to take a gander?" The gin could easily be smelled on his breath, the juniper berries and botanicals creating an almost pine-like scent mixed with that of barbeque which he had previously ingested. If the man were to even feign interest in this grand new literary work he would see that the title was The Girl with the Starfish Tattoo. Unbeknownst to the untrained reader, this story was not about a girl with a tattoo of a starfish anywhere on her body per se. It was the story of the misadventures of a woman with a tattooed starfish, if'n they comprehended what the author meant. Hanzo was sure the man would find this amusing as he slumped to the side of the man's chair in anxious excitement.
Hiroko was just happy to finally get to eat. She was starving! The long walk back had made her even hungrier than before. She was quite happy that Kyōshi-sensei had ordered a lot of food. Especially the Calamari Supreme Spicebowl. 'That sounds delicious'! she thought. Hiroko was always a big fan of sea food. After Kai ordered Hiroko figured she would be next, due to the fact that she was sitting next to him. She took a glance at the menu and noticed that all the drinks were alcoholic beverages. Even though there was no legal drinking age in Kumo, she decided to play it safe and go with some nice, hot, herbal tea. "C-can I get some Hot chai tea? W-With a cinnamon stick if possible. T-Thank you." Just as they had finished ordering their drinks someone had walked up to their sensei and was talking about something. All Hiroko managed to tell was that the man had been drinking, and frankly that's all she cared to know. She just went ahead and pulled out one of her cards from her backpack and started to twirl it in her fingers, awaiting the arrival of their food.
Yukiko stayed close to the others as instructed.When they arrived at the restuant, sensei order alot of food, and her mouth watered. food sounds really good right aobut now. She took seat, and listened to the others order, while reading her menu. Notihng really appealed to her on it, and she went with the probably safest option. "Err.. yeah, can I just get a glass of water?" She said, as she never was a fan of most other drinks. She set the menu aside and waited for the food. A strange man, who smelled and looked like he'd been drinking, approached and started talking to sensei. She rolled her eyes, and promptly ignored the man, instead glancing at Hiroko with her cards, then to Yuu and Kai. Interested in a little conversation, she asked a question of her classmates. "So, how did you guys become interested in being ninja?" was her question, just for the use of a bit of chatting. The question was directed at all three of her classmates, even though she had said guys. She waited for a reply as well as food, her hunger nawing at her stomach.
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Mochizuki Sonoko
Sonoko lightly rested her cheek upon her hand as she looked over the papers in front of her. Since retiring from her ANBU life, the woman had taken it upon herself to become a full-time teacher. Due to her more traditional ways, she was often the one asked to give written exams and grade them, which she didn't mind in the least. However, it could be a bit draining when the class clowns or the trouble makers decided they didn't want to actually do as they were told. She sighed as she stared at the crude drawing a certain boy had thought would get a laugh. She scribbled it out and made a personal note of the child's name. She would not punish him for such an act. Children did such things for attention, or so she believed. Therefore if she didn't give it notice, hopefully the habit would die out.
She pinched the bridge of her nose as her eyesight went blurry. She'd been grading papers all day, and it was beginning to take its toll. She lifted her eyes from the exams to survey her surroundings. She had taken a seat at a lone table in the outdoor section of Hi Guriru. She came here often, though it wasn't as much for the food, but for the person she knew who favored this restaurant. As if Raiden was looking out for her, Sonoko saw the person she was thinking of, Kyōshi. She smiled and shook her head. Of course he had a damn cigarette in his mouth. No matter how often she urged him to quit, he refused. He claimed he physically couldn't, but she knew better. Even if they hadn't interacted much, she picked things up while observing him in the ANBU.
Sonoko's eyes widened as she saw who followed the man. A trail of four academy students, who looked like baby ducks following their mother. Her smile broadened and her eyes sparkled. There was nothing more attractive to her than a man who loved kids. Collecting her papers, she placed them in a brief case she used to transport school work. Keeping her finished work separate from what she still had left, she clicked it closed and stood from her chair. She wanted dearly to join these children, get to know them, maybe teach them a thing or two.
As she prepared to approach the group, she saw a familiar young man stumble over to the table. It was Hanzo, a teen who sat in on a class she'd given. She could see his sloppiness even from here, and she frowned. He had been such a polite boy while class was in session, it was a shame to see him in such a state. She analyzed the seating arrangement and formulated a plan of action. There were two seats extra, which was quite convenient, and they were next to each other. The woman disappeared into the shadows, and a black mass could be seen quickly jumping from shadow to shadow that the tables created. Any of the more observant children, and most certainly Kyōshi, would be able to see the black shadow creep slowly behind the intoxicated Hanzo. With the skills granted to her by her Opportunistic nature, Sonoko shot up from the shadow and grabbed Hanzo by the back of his collar. She hooked the nearby chair with her foot, and in a fluid motion, dragged the chair towards Hanzo and gently pulled him into it. He was still facing Kyōshi, and pretty close to him, but was now seated. She then took the seat beside him, putting herself between Hanzo the inebriated and whichever unfortunate child had been seated near the bumbling boy. Whether the older teen struggled against Sonoko or not, he couldn't escape her action. She had, after all, had practice keeping her rowdy siblings in line.
She gave the children a warm smile. "I hope you don't mind the intrusion. I just couldn't help but join in." She gave a bow of her head along with a quick introduction. Some of the children might recognize Sonoko as a teacher from the school. She may have taught a class they had taken before, but it was possible the newer ones had not. She definitely recognized Yuu, and she had heard about Kai from Sonoko's sister, Tama. The woman turned her attention to Hanzo, giving him a stern look, but kept her smile. "Perhaps a nice cup of coffee would do you some good. I'll pay." She motioned for the waitress who was now passing out everyone's drinks to get a mug. She finally looked to Kyōshi, but said nothing. She simply gazed at his face for a moment before returning her attention to the children.
As she had approached, Sonoko caught the black-haired girl's question to the other children. In response, the teacher gave a single, light clap of her hands. "Oh, I would dearly love to hear all of your answers." Knowing why the children were becoming shinobi would help her better understand them, and help her to help them. She glanced at Kyōshi and tilted her head. "Perhaps your chain-smoking sensei would like to be the first to answer? That is, if he isn't too busy looking over Hanzo-kun's..." Sonoko paused as she leaned forward to get a better look at what Hanzo had placed before Kyōshi. The title caused the woman to cock an eyebrow before finishing her sentence. "...Interesting literature."
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Yuu initially thought this would be a lunch as a treat after their Genjutsu class. However, it turned into a big gathering when two adults joined them for lunch. The first one looked like a samurai in his perspective who somehow intoxicated by the drinks he took and showed some kind of story to everyone, which he worried about what it was about. The next one was a beautiful blue-haired woman who asked them to let her join in the fun. "It was supposed to be the four of us students and our instructor, but we wouldn't mind anyone joining us for lunch." Yuu said with a kind smile as he knew it would be lonely even if he got company.
As Sumato-sensei began chatting with the other adults, Yukiko who just ordered her drinks along with the others asked on how he and his classmates were interested in becoming a ninja. Yuu has no hesitations on sharing his reasons since it was for protecting his family. "Well, I wanted to become a ninja just to protect my family and friends. Sure, it might be a dangerous job, but after an older ninja saved me and my siblings from a rogue 2 years ago, I decided to put my life on a line to protect them when I become a Genin."
As Sumato-sensei began chatting with the other adults, Yukiko who just ordered her drinks along with the others asked on how he and his classmates were interested in becoming a ninja. Yuu has no hesitations on sharing his reasons since it was for protecting his family. "Well, I wanted to become a ninja just to protect my family and friends. Sure, it might be a dangerous job, but after an older ninja saved me and my siblings from a rogue 2 years ago, I decided to put my life on a line to protect them when I become a Genin."
After the rest of the classmates finished ordering their drinks, a man who looked like he had been drinking had came over and was talking to sensei. He didn't quite catch what it was that sensei said to the man, but in a second he was forcefully seated by something from the shadows. A women appeared and apologized for intruding, and she seated herself between the man and Yukiko. She waved to the waitress passing out everyone's drinks to buy the drunken man a coffee at first, but Kyoshi-sensei offered to pay for the coffee and whatever the woman wanted instead. He turned his attention to Yukiko who asked a question to him and the others students about how they became interested in becoming shinobi.
Before they could answer he heard a small clap from the woman who joined them, who seemed interested in hearing their answers. She seemed nice and seemed to like children, maybe she was a teacher as well. She soon after suggested that maybe their sensei should go first, if he wasn't busy looking at the drunken man, Hanzo's book. As he seemed disinterested and dismissed the literature, Kyoshi-sensei gave his answer, followed by Yuu telling his. "Well, my mother was a kunoichi once, and I had been used to staying to myself when I was younger. So, I wanted to join the academy as well and become strong to go out on missions and see the world. But more recently, I'm fascinated with the elemental side of Ninjutsu and want to learn lots about it. Turns out the use of elemental Ninjutsu runs with shinobi in my mothers's family. I've made it this far, and ultimately, with enough training I want to learn each base element I hope," Kai told with a smile, cheerfully giving his answer in turn. He relaxed and sipped his tea while the others gave theirs.
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Before they could answer he heard a small clap from the woman who joined them, who seemed interested in hearing their answers. She seemed nice and seemed to like children, maybe she was a teacher as well. She soon after suggested that maybe their sensei should go first, if he wasn't busy looking at the drunken man, Hanzo's book. As he seemed disinterested and dismissed the literature, Kyoshi-sensei gave his answer, followed by Yuu telling his. "Well, my mother was a kunoichi once, and I had been used to staying to myself when I was younger. So, I wanted to join the academy as well and become strong to go out on missions and see the world. But more recently, I'm fascinated with the elemental side of Ninjutsu and want to learn lots about it. Turns out the use of elemental Ninjutsu runs with shinobi in my mothers's family. I've made it this far, and ultimately, with enough training I want to learn each base element I hope," Kai told with a smile, cheerfully giving his answer in turn. He relaxed and sipped his tea while the others gave theirs.
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Hiroko was actually a little happy that Yukiko asked why they all wanted to become ninja. At that thought, and older woman about Kyōshi-sensei's age walked over to the table interested in all of the stories. Upon Sonoko's request, Kyōshi-sensei started with the stories. The man named Hanzo had a very touching story and it warmed Hiroko to know she wasn't the only one without parents or family here. "W-Well, I would like to become a k-kunoichi to protect Granny Yuuka. She t-took me in a couple years ago a-and started to teach me the w-ways of the kunoichi, other cultures and such. I-It would make me feel as though... I-I... am doing something. I know it would also make her proud." Hiroko looked away from the group, embarrassed because of her stuttering and also because that's the most she's ever told anyone about her life. She was afraid people might treat her differently if they knew the whole story. Nervous, she pulled out a card and started to twirl it in her fingers, waiting for Yukiko to go.
Yukiko listened to those that replied, and smiled to the new lady who joined them. She turned to look at each person as they shared, noting certain points she found, maybe admirable. "Guess it's my turn." She said, then paused to gather her answer, "Well, my dad was a shinobi, and he taught me a bit about his way of life. After he died, I decided to follow in his footsteps, it would make him proud if he was still around." She paused, for half a second, then added, "I guess it's also to protect my mother as well." She then turned to the newest newcomer, showing that it was now her turn. She settled back in her chair, to wait, though her eyes briefly drifted to the young drunk man who was gathering his things and getting ready to go. She returned her eyes to the lady, and watched.
Sonoko gave Kyōshi a smile and nod of thanks for covering the coffee. She said nothing at his mention that his smoking was an addiction, feeling that debating that in front of the kids was in poor taste. He was the first to tell his reason for becoming a shinboi, which happened to be that he didn't choose the shinobi life, the shinobi life chose him. She could relate to that. Next was Yuu-kun, who had joined because he was inspired by a shinobi a few years back, and that he now wanted to protect his family. An admirable reason, for sure. Kai-kun was up, revealing his transition from desiring strength, to acquiring knowledge. She rather liked that response, being a teacher. Hanzo-kun's response took a turn for the depressing as he recounted the destruction of his village. Sonoko's smile was gone, and her gaze held pity for the drunken boy beside her. To have so many people perish while he was away, it must have been hard on him and his brothers. But she hoped he would focus on the silver lining, that his brothers had made it through, and they had each other to support. She made a mental note to keep a look out for his brothers, so that she may be able to help in some small way one day.
Hanzo-kun departed from the group, leaving his coffee untouched. Not liking to be wasteful, Sonoko pulled the mug in front of her as the purple-haired girl spoke. Protection, mixed with purpose was the girl's reasoning, and Sonoko nodded once before sipping the coffee. Next up was the black-haired girl, who wished to live as her father did, as well as protect her mother. Sonoko smiled, happy to hear that the children had a less jaded view of the world compared to poor Hanzo-kun. She made a mental note to look up the names of the sweet girls at the table, as well as any other new students that may have been added since she last checked the roster. Seeing eyes on her, Sonoko looked into her coffee, her thumb rubbing the handle. "My mother was a kunoichi who retired so she could be with the leader of a traveling performance troupe. However, in order to get permission to do so, she had to make a deal with the village. Any of her children with chakra potential, or any members of the troupe in general who could control chakra, were to be sent to the academy for training. I, as well as all my other siblings, inherited mother's ability to control chakra." Looking to the children and Kyōshi, she smiled. "I didn't choose to become a kunoichi per se, but I don't regret it. If I hadn't, I would have never met all you lovely children." She gave a side glance to Kyōshi. "Or any of the other lovely shinobi in my life."
She took another sip of her coffee before shifting the subject a little. "I think we can agree that the reasons presented today are marvelous. Wanting to protect those we care about gives us a strength generally unmatched by any other motive." She gave Kai-kun a wink. "And as a teacher, I do approve of seeking knowledge as well. A love of knowledge makes learning much easier." She looked over all the children again. "So, now that you four have two sensei here at your disposal, were there any questions you had for us?" It was no surprise that Sonoko would turn this into a learning opportunity. They could ask questions, or change the subject if they didn't have anything in mind or didn't want to ask publicly.
Hanzo-kun departed from the group, leaving his coffee untouched. Not liking to be wasteful, Sonoko pulled the mug in front of her as the purple-haired girl spoke. Protection, mixed with purpose was the girl's reasoning, and Sonoko nodded once before sipping the coffee. Next up was the black-haired girl, who wished to live as her father did, as well as protect her mother. Sonoko smiled, happy to hear that the children had a less jaded view of the world compared to poor Hanzo-kun. She made a mental note to look up the names of the sweet girls at the table, as well as any other new students that may have been added since she last checked the roster. Seeing eyes on her, Sonoko looked into her coffee, her thumb rubbing the handle. "My mother was a kunoichi who retired so she could be with the leader of a traveling performance troupe. However, in order to get permission to do so, she had to make a deal with the village. Any of her children with chakra potential, or any members of the troupe in general who could control chakra, were to be sent to the academy for training. I, as well as all my other siblings, inherited mother's ability to control chakra." Looking to the children and Kyōshi, she smiled. "I didn't choose to become a kunoichi per se, but I don't regret it. If I hadn't, I would have never met all you lovely children." She gave a side glance to Kyōshi. "Or any of the other lovely shinobi in my life."
She took another sip of her coffee before shifting the subject a little. "I think we can agree that the reasons presented today are marvelous. Wanting to protect those we care about gives us a strength generally unmatched by any other motive." She gave Kai-kun a wink. "And as a teacher, I do approve of seeking knowledge as well. A love of knowledge makes learning much easier." She looked over all the children again. "So, now that you four have two sensei here at your disposal, were there any questions you had for us?" It was no surprise that Sonoko would turn this into a learning opportunity. They could ask questions, or change the subject if they didn't have anything in mind or didn't want to ask publicly.
After he answered her question and listened to the others' answers, Yuu became curious at his classmates even more. However, he was a little disturbed at the man's past, which he rather not know more about it. But he was still felt guilty at the others' stories. While he came to the academy by his own free will, one of them came by force. Although he can't blame them, he wished he can something for that girl. But he can't butt into other's personal life as he thought of it of being rude. Instead, he decided ask something as Sonoko-san suggested while he won't forget their stories in his heart. Besides, he needed to pass more time before the food arrives and the fact he was starving.
"Well, I got one. I was wondering what you guys are doing while not on a mission or classes. I tended to help out my neighbors while I tried to practice on my jutsus and my swordplay. Although, the swordplay part was really tough considering I never done so in the first place." As he said this, he remembered that he had to go through many books about Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu and attending classes to learn more about them. Also, the fact he never wielded a sword still annoyed him, but he did improve a lot during his time in the Academy. But enough about himself, Yuu then waited for the others to answer as he was too curious at what they were doing during free time.
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"Well, I got one. I was wondering what you guys are doing while not on a mission or classes. I tended to help out my neighbors while I tried to practice on my jutsus and my swordplay. Although, the swordplay part was really tough considering I never done so in the first place." As he said this, he remembered that he had to go through many books about Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu and attending classes to learn more about them. Also, the fact he never wielded a sword still annoyed him, but he did improve a lot during his time in the Academy. But enough about himself, Yuu then waited for the others to answer as he was too curious at what they were doing during free time.
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They all gave there answers as Kai continued to sip his tea. It was a nice iced tea, pretty well-brewed, and he occasionally let an ice cube melt in his mouth. After listening to each of the other's answers, he felt sad hearing the man's past, who lost everything altogether in one tragic event. As for the students around him, Kai noticed they all had protecting someone in common. It may have differed from his more recent reason of acquiring knowledge, but he was glad that it was approved by Sonoko all the same. He agreed with her that the reasons said here today were good, and was glad that he had some support in what he was doing. Afterwards, Sonoko asked if they had any questions for the teachers now that they had two there.
Instead, Yuu had asked what the others are doing when not on a mission or classes."I.. help my mother in her flower shop while sometimes getting to study and practice Ninjutsu in her old dojo/study room." He relucted helping out in the flower shop at first, but the dojo/study times make it worthwhile. He enjoyed spent time in the study full of detailed books on Ninjutsu, and in the dojo practicing Ninjutsu and staff Taijutsu. The staffs had an affinity toward special composition - ninjutsu augments, bringing Ninjutsu into the Taijutsu. Finished, he then waited for the others' answers to the question Yuu had asked. Time would pass further more until the food arrives and they can all eat. [MFT, WC 257]
Edit: Once they were finished, he would turn his attention back to asking Sonoko and Kyoshi-sensei questions. He was sure there was something he wanted to know, something that was still unknown since his encounter with said other students at the academy. "I have one that I might want to ask. Is there a way to determine what one's affinity element is? I.. was wondering because I've heard that would be the easiest element for me to learn." He was just genuinely eager to find out and get started on what he hoped to accomplish. He wanted to find out as certain and quick as he possibly could, so he wouldn't have to go guessing at elements, or if maybe there wasn't usually a clear way to tell and he would have to wait.
Instead, Yuu had asked what the others are doing when not on a mission or classes."I.. help my mother in her flower shop while sometimes getting to study and practice Ninjutsu in her old dojo/study room." He relucted helping out in the flower shop at first, but the dojo/study times make it worthwhile. He enjoyed spent time in the study full of detailed books on Ninjutsu, and in the dojo practicing Ninjutsu and staff Taijutsu. The staffs had an affinity toward special composition - ninjutsu augments, bringing Ninjutsu into the Taijutsu. Finished, he then waited for the others' answers to the question Yuu had asked. Time would pass further more until the food arrives and they can all eat. [MFT, WC 257]
Edit: Once they were finished, he would turn his attention back to asking Sonoko and Kyoshi-sensei questions. He was sure there was something he wanted to know, something that was still unknown since his encounter with said other students at the academy. "I have one that I might want to ask. Is there a way to determine what one's affinity element is? I.. was wondering because I've heard that would be the easiest element for me to learn." He was just genuinely eager to find out and get started on what he hoped to accomplish. He wanted to find out as certain and quick as he possibly could, so he wouldn't have to go guessing at elements, or if maybe there wasn't usually a clear way to tell and he would have to wait.
After all of their reasons were said, Sonoko opened the floor for the children to ask her and Kyōshi questions. Yuu started them off by asking what everyone does in their free time. "I-I practice throwing w-with my cards. I-I have kind of turned my wall into a target. I also c-collect different cards, and r-read about Genjutsu, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and other practical things. She stopped twirling the card that was in her hand and set it on the table for everyone to see. Then picked it back up and continued to spin it, waiting for Yukiko.
Yukiko listened to Sonoko's answer and nodded. All the reasons seemed alright, though the drunken man's story had been sad. Yuu asked a question after Sonoko opened the floor for questions. His question was answered by Hiroko and Kai, with interesting answers. SHe looked at the card Hrioko placed down, very briefly, before thinkign up ehr own answer. "I spend my free time with my mother." Was her reply, short simple, and to the point. She didn't really have much else to say about that subject. She looked to Kai as he asked a question about elements and affinties to them. She would wait until after the teachers answers were given, before asking her own question, as she was curious on the answer to his question as well.
"Miss Sonoko, what's your style of... well... fighting?" Yukiko asked the older lady, quite curious. She enjoyed learning about peoples preferances on fighting styles, as she had yet to figure out what hers would be. Her father had tried to teach her on that particular subject, but it had always been something she had trouble with. She shifted in her seat, waiting for the food to arrive. Her eyes drifted to Hiroko, and her cards. She shifted her gaze to kai, who seemed truely interested in elements, then finally to Yuu, who she had yet to figure out. She looked back to Sonoko-sensei and waited for answer. After food arrived, she'd try and talk with her classmates a bit more. Maybe get to know them better, make friends.
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"Miss Sonoko, what's your style of... well... fighting?" Yukiko asked the older lady, quite curious. She enjoyed learning about peoples preferances on fighting styles, as she had yet to figure out what hers would be. Her father had tried to teach her on that particular subject, but it had always been something she had trouble with. She shifted in her seat, waiting for the food to arrive. Her eyes drifted to Hiroko, and her cards. She shifted her gaze to kai, who seemed truely interested in elements, then finally to Yuu, who she had yet to figure out. She looked back to Sonoko-sensei and waited for answer. After food arrived, she'd try and talk with her classmates a bit more. Maybe get to know them better, make friends.
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She was glad that Yuu-kun had asked his question, as it was opening up the children to both teachers and friends. She smiled cheerfully, happy to hear that all the students spent time with family or studies, sometimes both. It was interesting how little this children and her own siblings had in common. Most of them had slacked off in the studies department, preferring to rely on their natural chakra talent and their Mochizuki Troupe training. As question circled its way around the table, Sonoko wondered if the children would even be interested in hearing what an old fuddy-duddy like her does in her free time.
What she received was another question from Yukiko. Sonoko took a moment to contemplate the answer. "Well, firstly, an answer for Yuu-kun's question. My free time is usually spent with my troupe. Believe it or not, these old, rickety bones can still perform. I mostly dance, though I still do some acrobatics from time to time." With that question out of the way, Sonoko focused on Yukiko's question. "As for my fighting style, well..." Despite her earlier reflection, the woman still paused. As an ANBU, her style was simply known as survival. She would shut out the world and her emotions and complete the necessary mission without a thought on it. She was not fond of sharing such things. In fact, few knew of this colder side to Sonoko. Only ANBU comrades and her close family had seen what she could become when her life was on the line.
Pulling herself out of her thoughts, Sonoko smiled while furrowing her brow. "Ah, sorry. Just thinking on how to word it. I have a focus on Taijutsu, specifically using kunai in a melee fashion. I also know some hand-to-hand combat." She gave a joking smile as she pulled her arms up and flexed. It looked rather silly coming from such a dainty woman. She lowered her arms and returned to her answer. "I have been trained to spot the openings individuals create while fighting and to exploit them." Her smile fell slightly. "It's not the most honorable fighting style, but it gets the job done." The ANBU never were a moral sort. Sonoko turned her attention to Kyōshi to see how he would handle the question. He'll probably say drinking and smoking. If so, he needs to find a new hobby.
What she received was another question from Yukiko. Sonoko took a moment to contemplate the answer. "Well, firstly, an answer for Yuu-kun's question. My free time is usually spent with my troupe. Believe it or not, these old, rickety bones can still perform. I mostly dance, though I still do some acrobatics from time to time." With that question out of the way, Sonoko focused on Yukiko's question. "As for my fighting style, well..." Despite her earlier reflection, the woman still paused. As an ANBU, her style was simply known as survival. She would shut out the world and her emotions and complete the necessary mission without a thought on it. She was not fond of sharing such things. In fact, few knew of this colder side to Sonoko. Only ANBU comrades and her close family had seen what she could become when her life was on the line.
Pulling herself out of her thoughts, Sonoko smiled while furrowing her brow. "Ah, sorry. Just thinking on how to word it. I have a focus on Taijutsu, specifically using kunai in a melee fashion. I also know some hand-to-hand combat." She gave a joking smile as she pulled her arms up and flexed. It looked rather silly coming from such a dainty woman. She lowered her arms and returned to her answer. "I have been trained to spot the openings individuals create while fighting and to exploit them." Her smile fell slightly. "It's not the most honorable fighting style, but it gets the job done." The ANBU never were a moral sort. Sonoko turned her attention to Kyōshi to see how he would handle the question. He'll probably say drinking and smoking. If so, he needs to find a new hobby.
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