Relaxation
Spring, Year 14
Afternoon
Resting his head against one of the many flat rocks that littered the area, he sighed happily while his eyes remained shut. Between the loud rushing waters of the waterfall and the steaming hot water that engulfed most of his body, he found himself at ease for the first time in awhile, perhaps even happy to some extent, though he wasn't ready to say that out loud yet. He hadn't relaxed like this in a long time, not since he was in Kumogakure, so this felt nice, regardless If It was only a brief release from his usual training. Although no where as grand, despite the great shrine's disheveled state, this very hotspring reminded him of the one back home, and the memories associated with it, especially those of his beloved. He wondered how she was doing since the incident, but his mind quickly reminded him that no matter how much of a woman his fiancé may be, she was a strong and independent warrior. She may love him, but that didn't mean she needed him to function. A smirk formed over his face at the thought. If his parents kicked the bucket for whatever reason, he was sure Shizu could run the clan fine, despite her age. She had been trained for it after all, since the time she was a small child. He may become Daimyo one day, but as many people say, behind every great man is a great woman, and he knew that qoute to be true. There was no doubt Shizu would perform the more mundane, but equally important duties he probably couldn't be bothered to do or simply forget. He may become some important war leader in the future, but It would be Shizu who would administrate the clan like the Raikage did with the village. He had doubts of course, that If she forgive him for the stupid stunt he had done that gotten him into this mess in the first place, but again, Shizu wasn't some weak woman. Despite her serious, and sometimes, cold exterior, she was far more compassionate and understand than she led on. It wasn't as If he enjoyed his current situation either, despite the benefits It brought, such as his mastery over sage mode, and the awakening of his eye's true abilities. Speaking of which, as soon as Izumai entered his, his eyes flashed open. Peering over his shoulders, he made a survey of his surroundings, ensuring he didn't see any "fluffy" tails nearby. When the coast was cleared, he sighed before closing his eyes once again. He knew he should be more careful, given his contract with that dam loli Kitsune who took every opportunity to...well....he knew. He had of course, before getting into the hotspring behind the great shrine but tricking a Kami spirit like a craft, mischievous kitsune wasn't a easy feat, especially when she could sense him. Really, It would only be a matter of time before she find him and "assault" him, but until than, he enjoy the warm waters of the hotspring and the large rumbling noises of the waterfall to the right of him...
Spring, Year 14
Afternoon
Resting his head against one of the many flat rocks that littered the area, he sighed happily while his eyes remained shut. Between the loud rushing waters of the waterfall and the steaming hot water that engulfed most of his body, he found himself at ease for the first time in awhile, perhaps even happy to some extent, though he wasn't ready to say that out loud yet. He hadn't relaxed like this in a long time, not since he was in Kumogakure, so this felt nice, regardless If It was only a brief release from his usual training. Although no where as grand, despite the great shrine's disheveled state, this very hotspring reminded him of the one back home, and the memories associated with it, especially those of his beloved. He wondered how she was doing since the incident, but his mind quickly reminded him that no matter how much of a woman his fiancé may be, she was a strong and independent warrior. She may love him, but that didn't mean she needed him to function. A smirk formed over his face at the thought. If his parents kicked the bucket for whatever reason, he was sure Shizu could run the clan fine, despite her age. She had been trained for it after all, since the time she was a small child. He may become Daimyo one day, but as many people say, behind every great man is a great woman, and he knew that qoute to be true. There was no doubt Shizu would perform the more mundane, but equally important duties he probably couldn't be bothered to do or simply forget. He may become some important war leader in the future, but It would be Shizu who would administrate the clan like the Raikage did with the village. He had doubts of course, that If she forgive him for the stupid stunt he had done that gotten him into this mess in the first place, but again, Shizu wasn't some weak woman. Despite her serious, and sometimes, cold exterior, she was far more compassionate and understand than she led on. It wasn't as If he enjoyed his current situation either, despite the benefits It brought, such as his mastery over sage mode, and the awakening of his eye's true abilities. Speaking of which, as soon as Izumai entered his, his eyes flashed open. Peering over his shoulders, he made a survey of his surroundings, ensuring he didn't see any "fluffy" tails nearby. When the coast was cleared, he sighed before closing his eyes once again. He knew he should be more careful, given his contract with that dam loli Kitsune who took every opportunity to...well....he knew. He had of course, before getting into the hotspring behind the great shrine but tricking a Kami spirit like a craft, mischievous kitsune wasn't a easy feat, especially when she could sense him. Really, It would only be a matter of time before she find him and "assault" him, but until than, he enjoy the warm waters of the hotspring and the large rumbling noises of the waterfall to the right of him...