1 The Kojiki Dojo [training facility] Thu Feb 15, 2018 1:07 pm
Tenjin
D-rank
- The Kojiki Dojo:
1300 sq. ft.
36 ft. w
36 ft. h
Tenjin, being the type to wake up early was able to make it into his training facility 15 minutes before the instructor began to speak. While waiting for the instructor, Tenjin remembered when applying for his masters program, reading that the Senchō school doesn't have many students, and due to this, a dōjō is assigned for each student to train with an instructor. Tenjin looked around and thought, 'this must be my dōjō.' As soon as the thought crossed his mind, his instructor walked into the facility. The instructor quickly began speaking,
"Hello, my name is Okuninushi, but you can call me O. I am your instructor until you reach the ranks of being able to learn the particle release. I myself started studying the advanced element late in my shinobi career, and thus cannot utilize the element. But I have studied the mechanics in and out and the faculty and I are positive I can produce the ability in you.
To begin, this is a proper martial arts dōjō that is considered special and must be well cared for by its users in the Senchō school i.e. you Tenjin. Shoes are not worn in this dōjō. In the particle style training facility, it is traditional to conduct a ritual cleaning of the dōjō at the beginning and/or end of each training session to promote and enhance perception. Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that the dōjō is supposed to be supported and managed by the student body, and each student should be able to utilize their senses to their highest degree to find the mess. The facility is full of books on particle release and equipment to train martial arts. The primary purpose of this facility is not to utilize elemental techniques, but instead focus on the mind and body, to prepare the body for the upcoming strain that dust release will put on the ninjas.
To practice discipline, the last rule of this facility is that nobody is able to speak. Shinobis may be invited for you to spar with, but none should utter a word passed this."
O then calmly walked toward the corner where he grabbed a broom and tossed it toward Tenjin where Tenjin was able to catch it with one hand. Tenjin knew that the implication here was that the training has begun and the first aspect of the training is to clean. Tenjin began scoping to see where the mess was, and although there wasnt much of a mess seen, O sat down looking at Tenjin with the obvious look in his face that there is a job to be done. Tenjin first began to walk around the training grounds and witnessed, not a spec of dirt. Soon after, Tenjin crouched down and passed his finger on the ground to feel the streak of dust being made by the passing of the tip of his index finger.
Tenjin looked at O to see him smiling and nodding, seeing that Tenjin found what he was looking for. Tenjin then began to sweep the floor and was able to see in extraordinary detail the dirt being collected by each passing sweep. Tenjin was at first confused about the cleaning requirement of this training, but it is becoming abundantly clear that Tenjin is becoming more aware of his surroundings because of it. With enough focus on the ground, Tenjin was able to see the layer of dust on the ground. What was transparent when Tenjin first arrived, is now visibly clear. Tenjin began to compare this experience to the eyes adjusting to the dark with time. Tenjin began sweeping under all of the martial arts equipment and even put extra attention to the entrance which brought in a small amount of sand everytime the wind blew. Tenjin was still amazed that he is now able to see the spec of dust floating right in front of his face. Tenjin thought about how little he cared about the world around him to not have noticed the simple things. Tenjin is still young, but because he’s always doing something in regards to his studies, he has never stopped to stare at open space before. Tenjin even smiled as he cleaned, which appeared to be the goal of the training as O stood up soon after. O stopped Tenjin from sweeping by grabbing the broom and continuing the cleaning himself. Tenjin had a good feeling this meant his training was complete for today as O silently walked off when finished without saying a word.
TWC = 766
Perception:
E ~> E-1, 75 words and 0 Ryo. [439 remaining]
E-1 ~> E-2, 150 words and 0 Ryo [289 remaining]
E-2 ~> E-3, 225 words and 0 Ryo. [64 remaining]
E-3 ~> D, 300 words and 0 Ryo. [16 remaining]