1 Midday in the Tsumi Sand Grounds [Private | Misaki | No Kill] Sat Nov 26, 2016 12:22 am
Nakazo Ashitaka
D-rank
Nakazo wiped a bead of sweat forming on his brow with the back of his hand. The sun overheard was beating down on the genin with a fiery ferociousness. It was midday with the sun at the highest point in the sky and Nakazo was finding it slightly hard to breathe in these conditions. That was why he came out here though, and why this location was more preferable than training in the shade. A strongly held belief in the Ashitaka clan is that to suffer is to become stronger. Nakazo was a firm believer in the clan creed, and his experiences in his young life had so far given proof to that. He rounded a corner of a large clay building and his destination began to come into view. The midday temperature was so hot that the air in the distance gave off a mirage. He knew there would be no water to be found there, however, but he was prepared with an ample water supply of his own. As a ninja of the sand he knew just how important the need to stay hydrated in these conditions was. He absentmindedly touched the strap holding the backpack to his body as his thoughts strayed to the water containers within as he continued making his way to his destination.
The Tsumi Sand Grounds came into view as he made his way towards them, the eager ninja quickened his pace with a visible fervor, excited to get his training started. While most of Sunagakure was comprised of tightly packed buildings, the Tsumi Sand Grounds was a notable exception. Here the sprawling metropolis gave way to a large open section particularly designated for training. It was known as one of the hottest spots in the village, owing mainly to a lack of nearby shelter, save for a single hut used for breaks in training. The area was enclosed by a waist high wooden fence with a single entrance and exit gate. Already Nakazo could see that there were others in the midst of their training. It didn't matter though, the grounds were so large that a dozen ninja could train comfortable together all at the same time. While Nakazo generally liked training alone he knew that it was always easier to train with someone else. He mulled over the idea of finding a partner while he crossed the threshold into the grounds, making sure to close the gate behind him.
Nakazo nodded to a Jonin standing watch near the fence and then made his way to the break hut. He place the sack containing the water and a few other odds and ends down in the shade, well away from the scorching heat. He breathed out as he stepped in the sun drenched grounds and began doing some simple stretches. When those were complete he then went to an end of the sands and pushed off the fence, running to the other end as a means of a warm up. The sands here were hotter than the rest of the city, and he could feel their heat through his standard issue ninja sandals as he ran across them. He skidded and turned as he reached the far end of the grounds, turning on his heels and touching the fence post at the same time he then sprinted back. The whole race had lasted only a few minutes but he was breathing heavy when he was finished, sweat already started to pool in his hair and fall down his face. He stepped into the hut for a moment, replenishing himself with water. Nakazo began to think on his next course of action, considering asking a nearby ninja to be a training partner. He scanned the area around him as he quenched his thirst.
629 WC
The Tsumi Sand Grounds came into view as he made his way towards them, the eager ninja quickened his pace with a visible fervor, excited to get his training started. While most of Sunagakure was comprised of tightly packed buildings, the Tsumi Sand Grounds was a notable exception. Here the sprawling metropolis gave way to a large open section particularly designated for training. It was known as one of the hottest spots in the village, owing mainly to a lack of nearby shelter, save for a single hut used for breaks in training. The area was enclosed by a waist high wooden fence with a single entrance and exit gate. Already Nakazo could see that there were others in the midst of their training. It didn't matter though, the grounds were so large that a dozen ninja could train comfortable together all at the same time. While Nakazo generally liked training alone he knew that it was always easier to train with someone else. He mulled over the idea of finding a partner while he crossed the threshold into the grounds, making sure to close the gate behind him.
Nakazo nodded to a Jonin standing watch near the fence and then made his way to the break hut. He place the sack containing the water and a few other odds and ends down in the shade, well away from the scorching heat. He breathed out as he stepped in the sun drenched grounds and began doing some simple stretches. When those were complete he then went to an end of the sands and pushed off the fence, running to the other end as a means of a warm up. The sands here were hotter than the rest of the city, and he could feel their heat through his standard issue ninja sandals as he ran across them. He skidded and turned as he reached the far end of the grounds, turning on his heels and touching the fence post at the same time he then sprinted back. The whole race had lasted only a few minutes but he was breathing heavy when he was finished, sweat already started to pool in his hair and fall down his face. He stepped into the hut for a moment, replenishing himself with water. Nakazo began to think on his next course of action, considering asking a nearby ninja to be a training partner. He scanned the area around him as he quenched his thirst.
629 WC