Training in the Dojo [Tutor]

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Hoshi had posted up flyers around the village about a tutoring session at his dojo in the woods of the ancient forest at its border. The flyers were simple and basic with instruction of the course, and also directions to the dojo. The flyer read:

"Tutoring Session in the woods! Follow the narrow path around the forest toward the Yamanaka Green House, can't miss it! After the Green House, make a right and follow the signs to the dojo! Training will include physical conditioning and chakra control under seals. Food and water provided! Come one, come all!"

Hoshi was waiting at his dojo, on a large chair that stood adjacent from his dojo. It was a large brown dojo the size of a small library made of earth and reinforced by wood. Once the pupils would enter they would find, weighted clothes, a table of dumplings, stir fry noodles, veggies and a variety of meats. Hoshi would only have ice cold spring water in a bowl with mint leaves and lemon squeezes.

Beside his seat, Hoshi had an array of chakra seals, he already had five in him, one for each limb and one across his heart upon the breastplate. He was grinning largely from ear to ear, he had recently been promoted to a full fledged anbu. That allowed him to do more things for the village as far as, building a team, holding classes and tutors, and even higher ranked missions. He was excited for sure, and the million dollar smile upon his young handsome face revealed this. He awaited for whoever to arrive, donning the weighted clothes which immediately made him feel sluggish. His weights were double he students only because he had undergone this training regiment several times. The smirk across his face faded as he became more serious about the training to come.

Wc 308

 

[Tatsuo]

Tatsuo had finally settled into the house with Kaji, he figured out early on that he was now neighbors with Hoshi but all of the business that comes with travelling. Better late than never he thought, as he made his way over to the green dojo in which he helped reinforce so long ago. Garbed in his normal training gear, a black shirt and shorts with bandages wrapped around the legs. His headband was proudly displayed on his forehead as always and he was glad to see Hoshi covered from head to toe in different seals. He furrowed his brows and looked over to him, "What's all that for? Circus act?" he said grinning before plopping a dumpling into his mouth. Not expecting it to be as hot as it was, he was quickly lurched over trying to pat air onto his now burning tongue. He looked back to Hoshi and began to laugh so hard he nearly forgot about his scorched tongue. "C'mon why are they that hot anyways?"

Soon after he was beginning to stretch his shoulders, bending over to touch his toes and a plethora of other quick things before he and Hoshi would really get to work. Tatsuo was pretty sure Hoshi's training regiment was nothing to scoff at, Tatsuo's was a bit more relaxed and natural but it was always good to really push your limits. Hoshi surely would push those. "So what's the workout today, pal?" Tatsuo looked around to the various instruments sprawled across the dojo all capable of providing a tough workout if properly utilized. "We gonna lift weights? Climb mountains? How 'bout break some boards." he said as he did a swift karate chop. Tatsuo seemed as excited could be. "Let's just get started, I haven't gotten a good workout since i've gotten here!"

WC: 303
Post Count: 1/5

 

[Funai Ikko]

Hoshi had advertised his acquisition of students the same way that poor people advertised moldy sofas, and Ikko wasn't entirely sure what clientele he was really looking. He saw one of the fliers and he recognized letters that he had learned that, in that order, made Hoshi's name. Was it something to do with Hoshi? Why was he on a sign? WAS IT A WANTED POSTED!? What'd he do? No, that probably wasn't it. Hoshi loved the village so he probably wouldn't be doing that. So what was he doing? Ikko would try to read more, but it was hard. He didn't know those words, they were weird. What was a tutu seeseyeon? Tutus were the weird dresses weren't they? Was Hoshi wearing a dress? Ikko supposed it would give him more range of motion to kick things but it wouldn't really help him with all the poking. No, Hoshi probably wanted to put other people in tutus...maybe he was looking for a girlfriend!

Ikko, proud of his own powers of deduction, located another word he recognized, woods. Woods were where a bunch of trees were. Was Hoshi trying to find a tree girlfriend? That was weird, Ikko wasn't sure what kissing a tree would be like, but it didn't really sound pleasant. Different strokes for different folks he supposed. Still, his curiosity was piqued, and off he set off to where he knew trees were to try to discover where Hoshi was keeping his tree lover. Of course, actually finding where Hoshi was in the woods was difficult for someone who A.) couldn't actually read the sign for directions and B.) Had no real sense of direction in the first place. So, lost in the woods, Ikko wandered for what seemed like hours trying to find his friend and his girlfriend to no avail...and he was getting hungry. He probably hadn't actually been out there for that long, but to the boy it felt like AGES and he was starving and so, with his peril enhanced senses, the wafting scent of food penetrated the thick trees. Ikko took off, apparently not really big on the whole self preservation thing, and vaulted past trees and bushes to find the food, and find it he did. Through the trees, he saw the plate of meats...and Ikko didn't stop. Barreling out of the field of trees, the boy dove, head first, into Hoshi's clearing and swiped a big wad of meat off the table, clearing over top of it in a single bound, the meat already in his mouth before he could hit the ground in a roll.

With a piece of pork poking out of his mouth, Ikko raised his head and looked around. He noticed Hoshi first, and grinned with the meat in his mouth, success at last. Now where was his girl...Ikko noticed Tatsuo and stared for a moment, perplexed, and then his own internal understanding clicked and the boy jumped up in a mix of surprise and outrage, pointing his finger accusingly at Tatsuo and shouting through a mouthful of pig meat.

"TATSY!? YOU'RE HOSHI'S GIRLFRIEND!?"

[WC: 518 Post: 1/5]

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Reclined casually in his seat he finally straightened up when someone entered. It was Tatsuo, and he smirked about to respond to his circus comment before he popped a dumpling in his mouth. Hoshi's has dropped and eye twitched with his hand reaching out toward Tatsuo. He grunted and growled and then reclined in his seat laughing.

"HAHAHA! Well, it was for after the training. So, please wait. I also haven't eaten yet, rude Tatsuo."

Tatsuo began stretching to prepare himself and asking questions. Hoshi pointed out all the stuff. The tutor was only going to be a hardcore training regiment to increase physical strength and mental toughness. He handed Tatsuo, five seals and pointed towards the weighted clothes.

"Just training exercises with some additional setbacks to make it harder for us Shinobi. Place a seal on each major limb, and one across your heart. We will harness chakra with the feel of every tenketsu point suppressed. It'll increase chakra control more than two fold. Al-"

Hoshi was cut short by a bombarding student who entered hopping over the table and also stuffing his mouth. Hoshi grabbed the bridge of his nose and rubbed it gently and the kid shouted out apparently knowing Tatsup too. When Hoshi looked he found it was Ikko and burst into laughter.

"Funai Ikko! You've met Tatsuo huh? Well, enjoy that meat, cause you won't indulge anymore until after training is complete. Here."

Hoshi handed Ikko five seals, and smirked. Also he grabbed the weighted grabs and dragged them closer to Ikko. Hoshi pondered about it, dragged them back and went to fetch lighter ones for the younger Shinobi.

"Place a seal on each arm and leg, and one across your heart. Then put on the weights, after, lay flat on your chest."

Hoshi would lower himself to the ground to lay flat with his hands against the ground tucked by his under arm and his feet together, legs straight. Hoshi would push himself up slowly and hold position with arms fully outstretched and locked.

"One!"

Hoshi would count out each push up until the group had reached one hundred. If they were to falter at anytime Hoshi would yell, "You can do it. PUSH!" He kept that count and pace of every push up rather slow, focusing on control rather than running through push ups quickly.

 

[Tatsuo]

Tatsuo put both of his hands in the air defensively, "Sorry, skipped breakfast this morning." He chuckled before taking the weights which Hoshi motioned to. He began to put the weighted clothes on, and a seal on each limb. Instantly he could feel his movements getting slower and his chakra not being used as well. If this was how Hoshi trained all the time, he could see why the boy had grown so strong in just a short year. Tatsuo lifted his arms, up to test just how heavy the weights were. It was doable, but it definitely took some strength. Tatsuo had spent most of his time training his Ninjutsu anyway, so this Taijutsu training would definitely help him.

He finally had lifted his arms up as he saw Ikko barge into the building and tearing up the table of meats like nothing else. He couldn't blame him, Tatsuo had a similar appetite but how he wasn't burning his mouth left him perplexed. "What are yo--" was what Tatsuo was able to get out before Ikko started with the outrageous claim that Hoshi and Tatsuo were a couple. Instantly his brows furrowed. "What are you talking about, kid, c'mon we're training get over here." he'd try to wave him over but was reminded of the heavy weights and chakra seals on his limbs. "Man how do you manage to do this, Hoshi." he said as he walked over and got into the same position to do a push-up as well. They were difficult and in the beginning Tatsuo had a lot of trouble and it seemed like he would falter, but with the motivation of Hoshi and his innate stubbornness he'd push through the pain and by the last one he felt like his arms were going to fall off. He knew he couldn't do a single one, but it was down for now and he didn't expect the training to get any easier from here on.

WC: 661/1500
Post: 2/5

 

[Funai Ikko]

Ikko had noticed the distinct lack of tutus are continued to be completely and utterly confused, but before he could further question the situation, Shouyu had rushed him in to something called training and had already had him shackled with weights, something Ikko understood, and seals, something Ikko did not understand. It did not take long for Ikko to realize just what they were doing though. Ikko fell to his knees as the last one was tacked on to his body and frustration coursed through him. Being weighed down was the worst thing for someone who had led Ikko's kind of life and the immense difficulty for Ikko to move terrified him. Ikko needed to be light and mobile...this was the exact opposite of that and not being able to snap in to action at a moment's notice was utterly terrifying for him. Still, he wasn't going to be able to eat more until he did what Shouyu wanted, the jerk, so he would try to acquiescence to his wishes. Ikko laid down on his belly and then tried to mimic the activity known as "push ups" which seemed like an entirely pointless venture but Shouyu seemed to think it was a good idea.

So Ikko tried to push through the push ups, giggling internally at his own not at all funny word play as he was finding it more and more difficult to force himself through the activity, His arms were burning around push up number thirty and the sensation was not getting any easier to deal with as time elapsed. He had managed to eek out the one hundred push ups that Shouyu had asked for, well, implied he asked for since he never actually said to do push ups, so Ikko, after mimicking the one hundred repetitive motions Shouyu had done, Ikko did as he was actually instructed and lied on his tummy. Digging his fingers in to the dirt, Ikko slowly started to drag himself forward, stealthily worming his way toward the food and hoping Shouyu would be too busy talking to Tatsuo to notice Ikko's super ninja like movements toward the food.

[WC: 875 Posts: 2/5]

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Hoshi watched as each one of them struggled to get through the hundred push ups, but succeed they did. Hoshi took a moment to catch his breath. Sweat was beating down his forehead down his bare sideburns. The heavier weight was proving a decent training for the young boy. Tatsuo questioned how Hoshi even endured this training, he recalled his first time as he caught his breath sitting up. Training with Yuuto had increased his strength in his base form exponentially, thus making training like these a bit easier and a necessity. Hoshi finally answered Tatsuo after completing the first step to the workout.

"What this workout does, is apply pressure to things we would normally find easy. Thus, if we do what we normally do in these conditions, the next time you try them, you will see change in your strength and speed. We are Shinobi, attuned to manipulating chakra with our own spiritual energy. Remember that, we can do wonderful things as ninja."

Shouyu rose to his feet and looked over to a slidijg a Ikko. Hoshi sighed and stomped at the ground making a loud clanging sound. He hoped this would alert Ikko to Hoshi knowing. Hoshi would then advert his gaze to the back of the dojo. He would beckon for both Tatsuo and Ikko to stand.

"On your feet, this is a combination routine. Take your stance, somersault, rise, strike, somersault, rise and squat, somersault, rise and jump kick. Somersault, and here..."

Shouyu pointed toward what appeared like ventilation system in the dojo. Above in the ceiling was a wind chime, below that exact spot was square with a different coloration apart from the rest of the dojo. Once Hoshi pointed it out he would begin to explain.

"Take your place under the seal. Once you stand there you will feel as if your chakra is being drained but do not fret, it is only tugging at your energy. What you must do is muster enough chakra throughout your body and allow it to leak. The ventilation in the room will carry your chakra to the ceiling where the chimes will react passing you. I suggest, you start from your feet and build your chakras all the way up for a strong release. This simulates the chakra needed to perform high energy techniques with precision. Once finished proceed to the other end. The next aspect of this training will be sparring."

[wc 405]

 

[Tatsuo]

Tatsuo was still huffing and puffing from the last round of exercises but Hoshi had no plans on stopping anytime soon and he'd need to keep up. In the brief moment Hoshi had explained the next exercise, Tatuso had tried to tap into his innate natural energy. It was usually easy to draw out in fights, the adrenaline of battle will do that for you, but in times like these it kept to itself. Which really showed his lack of mastery over the very energy which was the core in his power as a shinobi. He closed his eyes for a brief moment, trying to connect with the nature around him. The trees outside, the grass at the edge of the dojo, the flowers dotted in the fields. That very energy he had a connection with, but if he could just tap into it, it could provide him with a much needed boost if he was going to survive Hoshi's training regiment. He could feel the energy begin to creep up to him but before he knew it, Hoshi had already began the next routine. He sprung into action, somersaulting, rising, then kicking and doing it all again until Hoshi gave the order to move onto the next thing.

The idea of not having to move around in some absurd fashion was like the largest meal to Tatsuo's starving man. The chakra control that Hoshi spoke of was something Tatsuo knew he needed more work on anyways and was actually excited about the chance to tap into that energy. It was so close last time. After Hoshi's instruction and suggestion, Tatsuo found himself under the chime. It was true, it felt like the chakra was slowly being siphoned away from him. As if it was being tugged by a puppet master. Tatsuo got into his stance, and once again began to focus his natural energies. He had access to his normal chakra pool, but even as ignorant as Tatsuo was he realized mastery over his innate hidden energy would give him a much needed boost. And it'd only get more useful as he grew stronger. His fists clenched and as if every muscle in his body was flexing he could truly feel the chakra building up inside him as if he was about to explode from the burst of energy. Raising his arms before slamming them down to his sides, he let out a yell. "Arrghhhhhhhhhh!" The power surged around his body, giving his chakra a feint but visible glow. It wasn't long before the chime was rattling and filling the room with gentle dings.

Tatsuo felt particularly accomplished in this training, never before was he able to tap into that natural energy by his own will. It was always the strain of battle or fear of losing which brought it out of him. But at least today, he became one step closer from truly harnessing the true power of a Kyoubaku. However such bursts do not come without their side effects. Nearly falling over from the swift dismissal of power, he hadn't expected it to make him feel so tired afterwards as if the physical exercise before was nothing. He made his way over to the nearest wall, leaning on the railing. Smirking both at Hoshi and Ikko he put a thumbs up to show them that he was alright. Despite the aching in his bones, he felt more powerful than ever before.

WC: 1235
Post: 3/5

 

[Funai Ikko]

Ikko groaned as he was interrupted in his great meat excursion by Hoshi barking more orders and, begrudgingly, Ikko dragged himself back up to his feet. He watched, marginally irked, as Hoshi went in to a series of acrobatics in what he called a "routine." Weird to Ikko, but whatever it was he mimicked his movements as Tatsuo had begun to do. Unlike Tatsuo, this was closer to Ikko's area of expertise. Even weighed down by Hoshi's ridiculous contraptions, Ikko was able to weave through the motions as if he weren't even weighed down, at least in terms of form as he was obviously much slower than he otherwise would be, but the movements themselves were adaptions of things he had excelled at his whole life. Somersaulting, vaulting, adding a little extra pointless flourish for good measure, Ikko didn't struggle much at all or seem inconvenienced by the nature of the activity. That was turned completely on its head and a complete one hundred and eighty degree turn occurred with the next activity.

Ikko already knew before Hoshi finished talking that he wasn't going to be good at this. "Chakra control" as they called it had never really been a huge forte of his, agility, creativity, and speed he had in spades; being able to make weird hand signs and concentrate on his chakra not so much. He followed Shouyu's instructions, crossing the threshold of the next contraption that he had no idea how Shouyu knew how to construct, and attempted to mold chakra around his hands and feet. Unlike Tatsuo, who seemed to be invigorated by the prospect and grunted in what Ikko could only assume was enthusiasm, Ikko did not have additional reserves of oddly flavored energy just felt lethargic and sleepy. His body felt warm and worn, his eye lids heavy, his breathing relaxed. With what little energy didn't feel like it was being dragged from his body by a very gentle fishing hook, he raised a suspicious eyebrow at Tatsuo as his chime began ringing. Ikko's would join it soon afterward, but was considerably less animated than his counterpart's. As Tatsuo's bell jiggle fervently, Ikko's gave one or two soft chimes with more than a few seconds separating them. Hoping Shouyu would be preoccupied marveling at the more animated bell, Ikko slid down in to a comfortable little sit. The comfortable little sit folded out in to a comfortable little lie down and then he closed his eyes hoping they wouldn't notice and he could have a comfortable, nice little nap.

[WC: 425/1300 Post:3/5]

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Tatsuo was stalwart and sturdy in his movements, despite being be weighed down. Hoshi would smirk at the young boy's accomplishments repeating the routine similar to the art of a mime. Hoshi would nod at each somersault, move and repeat. When Tatsuo reached the chakra reservoir to ring the chime above Hoshi took a breath and stiffened in stance. He would watch intently, the capillaries surrounding his pale hues would grow exponentially, bulging with chakra. With his Byakugan activated, Hoshi could see the chakra moving within Tatsuo and separate energy emerging it, similar to his chakra mixed with his life force to unlock the Hachimon forbidden techniques.

After Tatsuo's success of ringing the bell. Hoshi quickly adverted his attention to Ikko. Ikko, swift as ever, keen to feeling light as feather in a fall's breeze, movement without limitation. The young Shinobi too would remain fluid, and Hoshi's smirk grew wider. The Shinobi were already adapting to the training regiment. What Hoshi waited for was the good part, he already knew what Ikko struggled with and in hopes, Hoshi attempted to provoke his ninja art. Ikko's chakra was strong, although his release was faint it would still chime the bells above. Hoshi nodded, pleased that the young student could even manage to pass the test. Hoshi nodded again.

Each student almost completely fell out after completing the last stretch. Hoshi gave them some time to catch their breath. Meanwhile, he would slowly make his way to the center of the dojo, the slap of his ninja sandals creating a melodic cadence. Once Hoshi reached his designated area, he would pause, only showing his back to Ikko and Tatsuo. His hands were interlocked behind his back. Hoshi would weave a short combination of hand seals with only his right hand. The result of this chakra manifestation would create three clouds of smoke revealing three identical Hoshi, now making four. In unison they would all turn around.

"Now, defend yourselves."

One clone would dash toward Ikko, one clone would dash toward Tatsuo, the final would remain still, and finally dash toward Tatsuo as well. The clone attacking Ikko would do a combination of Janken's, a three piece taijutsu combination. The two attacking Ikko would combine their attacks, one attacking with Janken from the left, and the other attacking with a One Two. Hoshi would watch From a distance the result of their Shinobi will.

Wc 402

Ooc: Ikko, for your defense, you suffer a -1 acc/dodge against the clones attack. I will tag you in a roll on discord for two rolls. Also, when you choose to attack just roll "t!dice 1d20" in gaming. If the result is higher 10 or higher. You will connect and poof the clone.

Tatsuo, you suffer a -2 acc/dodge. You will receive the same rolls, just double the amount since you are facing two. You will have to roll 12 or above to connect.

Everyone stick to their initial ap amount. So Ikko that is 1 ap for you. Tatsuo that is 6 for you. @ me your rolls in gaming or random.

 

[Tatsuo]

Tatsuo wanted nothing more than to take a nap, but Hoshi had other plans in mind. Before he knew it, there were two clones rushing at him. He had just flexed his chakra to a point of tiresome, ninjutsu was definitely off the table. Propelling himself off the wall, as to prevent himself from getting forced up against the wall as Hoshi clones beat him to a pulp, he went for a low sweep as to kick the clones off their feet. Both skillfully dodged his strike, as they were stuck in the air Tatsuo tried to flip off his hands going to send a series of punches and kicks their way. Each dodged or blocked by Hoshi's clones. However they didn't expect for Tatsuo to attack from above. Jumping quickly into the air, over the clones he went for a whirlwind quick which'd hit both of the clones across the face. Sending the two flying across the room, he fell down onto his hands and knees. He began to pant heavily and shake his head. Beads of sweat began to create a puddle under him, he hadn't realized just how far he pushed himself with the last maneuver. "Do you do this all the time, Hoshi?" he said in between labored breaths.

WC: 1448
Post: 4/5

 

[Funai Ikko]

Ikko had just wanted to sleep, or eat, or both really he wasn't especially picky at this point. The boy had long since decided that he was focused mostly on those two things at this point and while he heard Hoshi crossing across the dojo floor to enact whatever was the next step in his little activity packet, Ikko had decided he was done. Ikko nestled in to his little spot on the floor snuggled up blissfully oblivious to what was going on around him...until Hoshi decided he wasn't allowed to. Whatever he had done, Ikko heard the light footsteps coming toward him, he might not have been able to if his head was not already against the ground. The soft groan of weight on earth and wood reverberated through Ikko's makeshift pillow. He was going to smack Hoshi upside the head. As the clone finished closing the distance and employed a taijutsu technique that...was remarkably pointless on a prone target, but even still it was an incoming threat and Ikko's comfortable little grin slowly curled up in to a look of angered determination.

As the clone's fist came down toward Ikko's form, the boy's palms planted into the floor, pushing him to the side as the fist came down into the ground, going right past where the boy had been just a second before. As he pushed off and way, the boy twisted his legs and launched himself higher up in to the air and twisted his form caused his leg to swing upward, his heel crashing square in to the jaw of the clone. The creation dispersed back in to whence it came from the sturdy hit on the jaw and Ikko fell back down on his back on the wooden floor. He lied there for a moment before snapping up to his feet and storming over to Hoshi, not seeming to pay attention to Tatsuo's question as the small child angrily pointed up at Shouyu.

"WHAT KIND OF PERSON PROMISES PEOPLE SNACKS AND THEN DOESN'T OFFER THEM SNACKS AND INSTEAD MAKES THEM DANCE AROUND AND DO PUSH OOPS AND THEN ATTACKS THEM WITH SMOKEY THINGS AND MAKES THEM NOT SLEEP WHEN THEY TRY TO SLEEP BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T GET ANY SNACKS!?"

[WC: 1674 4/5]

 

[Shouyu Hoshi]

Hoshi watched as Tatsuo was battered at first, Hoshi gritted his teeth. And then, it appeared something clicked inside the young Shinobi awakening his resolve from within. Tatsuo rose and fought for his triumph ending with a question, looking a bit wiped out. Hoshi chuckled aloud and nodded, his eyes then shifted to a napping Ikko, rudely awakened.

Ikko would respond with some fluid movements despite being weighed down. Hoshi's brow rose lightly over his forehead. Had the young student already so easily adapted to the hindrance to perform so well? Hoshi rubbed his chin at the boy, but his thoughts which were just coming to fruition abruptly ended by Ikko's berating. Hoshi threw his hands up and shrugged.

"Eh, you came here to train. Now, you can eat. I'm pretty hungry myself."

Hoshi walked over to the table and picked up a big plate of chicken Katsu, BBQ short rib, and slices of steak, teamed with stir fry noodles and a heaping portion of rice. With his own hands, Hoshi began clumping up balls f rice and shoving them down the hatch. He would team it with sweet and tangy flavors of BBQ beef and sliding in a bite of steak. The mixture of flavors made him so relieved. Hoshi finally removed the weights and the seals and laid out on the floor after he was done eating and stretching.

232 wc

1739 total. Tutor complete. Claim your rewards asap.

 

[Tatsuo]

Tatsuo was elated to finally be able to eat. He rushed over to the table parallel to Hoshi grabbing whatever he looked best at the time. Chicken, rice, noodles, some fried veggies, "Man did you cook all this?" He asked as he stuffed another dumpling into his mouth. Forgetting so quickly how hot the last one was. Again he was panting trying to cool down his tongue, "Hot! Hot! Hot!" After he finally cooled down his mouth he would continue stuffing his face in between laughs with the boys bantering.

WC: 1538
Post: 5/5

 

[Funai Ikko]

Ikko popped a piece of meat in to his mouth as he raised his eyebrow in Hoshi's direction. He came here to train? No he didn't, he came here because Hoshi had a girlfriend in a tutu and he wanted visual confirmation. His eyes then scrolled over to Tatsuo, no, not a tutu, so he supposed Tatsy wasn't Hoshi's girlfriend. That was unfortunate he supposed, they'd be cute together. Ikko popped another piece of chicken in to his mouth as he figured he was just destined to never know exactly why he was out here on this fine day, though he could very determinedly say it wasn't to train, even if that was what ended up happening. Hoshi had released him from his weighted binds and Ikko tested out the freedom of movement returned to him, bouncing in place a few times in place, elated. He grabbed the rest of the food he could fit in his hands and tummy and bounced away from the pair of them, waving a fist full of food back at them in parting with a wide grin.

"Bye guys, hope you find your Tutu Girlfriend, Shouyu! Bye bye Tatsy!"

And with that he'd turn heel and hop back toward the village proper.

[Exit]
[WC: 1882 5/5]