Now sitting in Nao's lap, Toshi's crying would slowly come to a cease. He listened to the song, and the words that his teacher spoke. Mistakes would only help the boy grow, only if he learned the error of his ways and learned to overcome them. He didn't plan on revisiting his errors, as a matter of fact, he would seek a way to demolish his corrupt ways once and for all. Maybe then he would one day become a teacher for the ones that had such questions.
Toshi let out a sigh as he was patted on the head. He felt a bit better as his tears began to dry. The words Nao spoke next would stay with the boy for a lifetime, and then some. It reminded him that one could overcome anything, if they had the right intentions, and stayed true to themselves. Overcoming the enemy was as simple as that, though you may have to go through hardships, that beautiful sunset would be awaiting you on the other side. Who said that the grass wasn't as green on the other side?
After being tickled, Toshi let out a fit of giggles. "Well, if we can beat the curses and the negative energies, what else is there to win?" The conversation with Nao helped the boy mature a bit. He still didn't completely understand the spiritual side of things, but one day, when the time was right, he'd find out about that as well. Noting what Nao said about his emotions, Toshi nodded. He held his clan members close to his heart. They were a family to him, and he could only look forward to growing closer to each and every one of them.
With a better view of Nao's new form, Toshi inspected his sensei closely. The markings on him were very unique. Even his skin looked different.
Toshi leapt down from Nao's lap, "Nao, I think I'm ready. Whatever happens, however I change, I'm ready for it. I'm ready to master Senjutsu, and become an Archsage." He would fight while keeping what was dear to him in his heart. His shinobi way was to protect those closest to him. His family, his village, and his belief on carrying out the good in life, is what mattered most to him. He would make it tough for his opponents to overcome his heart.
"I'm closest to the water, wind, and the earth elements. Ice comes naturally to me, so I could use those to my advantage when it comes to Senjutsu." Toshi looked to Nao, his tears were completely gone now. "Keeping a pure heart and outlook and staying true to my emotions," Toshi calmed himself, closing his eyes as he thought of what meant most to him. "I will find my flow of chakra through the elements that work by my side." The water from the pond from the backyard began to spiral upward, letting off a beautiful shimmer that allowed the water to sparkle.
With his eyes still closed he continued on. "Staying focused, I will overcome my fears. I will find my true strength, and I will solidify it to overcome any obstacle in my way." The chakra from within began to become visible on the outside. A green aura of chakra engulfed the boy, giving him his own shimmering effect. He never felt such a surge coming from within, but he allowed it to overtake him, and let it flow.
The water from the pond started flowing towards Toshi, carried by gentle winds that entered the area. The water came crashing down on the boy, engulfing his entirety. Only a silhouette of the boy was visible behind the water. One could make out a few changes as the water encased the boy's body. Suddenly the water froze over, becomming solid, and trapping the boy within ice. Though his eyes were closed, he could invision the image of the feline overlord, Hidega. It was almost if he spoke to the overlord, even though the two were completely silent.
After a short time, the ice shifted back into it's liquid form. Each droplet returned to the pond area, once again carried by the graceful winds that now left the scene. Toshi opened his eyes, he felt different, both physically, and emotionally. He felt a calm that he could relate to finding peace.
"So this is how the felines feel." Toshi looked over his new image with dull, but vibrant red eyes. His hair was now an emerald and black blend. He now wore jewelry in his ears, and rings on his thumbs. Colorful markings of majestic creatures, plush fluffy clouds, and splashes of the firecrest waves of water covered the boy's arms and chest. He wore clothing indicating that he served in a service of some kind. "Calm yet seeking the answers. Not bothered by much, but intrigued by most. Patient even through disaster, and focused even when unaware."
Toshi accepted his new appearance, and the aura of grace that swept over him. It felt as though if he lost his focus and calm nature, that the new found abilities that lay rested within him would depart. He didn't know where to start, but he felt that if he just let things flow naturally, he would find the answers.
Toshi looked to Nao, "Even my teeth feel weird." Toshi said comically as he pulled at his mouth, trying to feel his back teeth with his tongue.
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Applying for Archsage Kinjutsu