The Sennin Games to be

[Shingetsu Sora]

For some inexplicable reason, Sora kept finding himself drawn to the Black Bazaar. If it wasn't one thing, it was another, and time and time again he felt inclined to sample the wares that could only be found in this place that was far away from the sort of society that people most likely wanted to be a part of. While he was always aware of his surroundings, he like the fact that he could practice his stealthy nature in an environment where all sorts of the most wretched and scummy sort of individuals attempted to do the same. Whether it was other shinobi or ne'er-do-wells alike, he was finding that his ability to step in and out of precarious situations was getting better. In fact, he'd almost gotten himself into a thoroughly bad situation on one occasion because he'd made the mistake of stepping out into the open at the wrong time. Whereas many of his contemporaries figured that the Sennin Games would be the sort of event where fisticuffs would decide the final winners, Sora was certain that such a direct path would be a little too on the nose. No, they'd cast a wide net for a reason and that could only mean that brains just as much as the size of one's muscles would be a determining factor. Sora wasn't the strongest but if there was one thing that he could control, it was just how much knowledge he had on hand for when a situation turned sour. Committed to preparing himself for as many precarious situations as possible, he'd continue to train in the best way that he knew how.

 

[Shingetsu Sora]

In and out he weaved, in and out he ran, and in and out of people's line of sight he appeared. Learning to move fluidly would help him to stay within the upper echelon of the those hoping to make their mark in the Sennin Games, and certainly here, it would help him to stay alive. Not only content to learn himself, he also worked on his technique and form as regards Suigetsu. While the Ancient proved to be a bit slow on wanting to reveal all of his learned skills and knowledge to Sora, when Sora made it clear to him that a win for one of them was a win for both of them, Suigetsu seemed to warm up to the idea of giving his all within the Sennin Games. A matter of perspective, while Sora had his reasons for wanting to enter the games, Suigetsu held reasons as well and what both of them wanted was something that could work well with what the other wanted but it was clear that if they actually reached the height of the mountain that there would be a number of decisions to be made. For what it was worth, Sora was glad to have cohesion and bonding between the both of them and for a time it seemed like he had a strange mixture between a father and a brother, a true comrade for the road the lay ahead. Learning as he was, it was clear that Suigetsu had been holding back on many an occasion and that was a trump card that Sora hoped to use to their advantage when the time came to it.

 

[Shingetsu Sora]

As skilled as Suigetsu was, it was still clear to both himself and Sora that his methods were a bit dated. When he couldn't think of a clever way out of a predicament, Suigetsu's stance was to overwhelm his opponent with overwhelming power. Such a tactic might have worked ages ago when there weren't as many capable human fighters in the world that could stand up to the might of an Ancient but gone were the days when the Ancients could bully there way through the masses and expect to come out on top. Willing to do more research and study up on modern techniques, the fused form that Suigetsu and Sora's style took on incorporated both ages in a way that would allow them to cover each others weaknesses without expending too much effort one way or the other. In a word, their style would have to have a certain finesse that others wouldn't be able to match. To find balance in the two of their styles would allow them to outlast opponents that would be expecting to fight only Sora. As the saying went, two heads were better than one and Sora was ready to use any and every trick to his advantage. Whether it was brains or brawn, they'd have to have a way to take on all comers and if their style was lacking then it might end their run early. Learning to trust each other, what would come next in their growth would truly be a sight to behold.