So close… so close… Koji Senju was so close to becoming a Chuunin ; he savored the very though. Going up a rank would grant him permission to embark on perilous missions, give him tasks that a Genin couldn’t perform and most importantly getting him a step closer to being on equal grounds with his brother. Being a powerful and tenacious shinobi meant the world to Koji; not only for the sake of himself but mostly to protect his friends and train younger ninja.

Although excitement jolted through his veins, Koji knew just as much as anyone that he would progress in his crafts before he wouldn’t get any closer to his objectives. So, that is what he would do. On the current morning, Koji was training to heighten his skill set. He was excelling in the arts of Suiton, but his Doton techniques were lacking. Without warning, Koji would spend the next few hours making the earth dance while performing signals and shouting commands. Some Senjus found themselves more excelled in Suiton or Doton, but Koji wanted to bring out the best of both in order to gain a perfect understanding for his kekkei genkai.

Footsteps soon shep droplet like sounds of water in the running river. Another person had arrived at the scene and by that time sweat was escaping from the pores of the hardworking Genin. He positioned his view to reveal who it was, cocking his head slightly. The man revealed to be his partner from a mission he received not too long ago, Kichirou. What a surprise, he must have been coming to hang about and watch the scenery or maybe he had a deeper motive that just that. What brought these Shinobi together today? Koji came to a pause and gathered himself and looked toward his partner.

“Hey there, Kichirou! How have you been? Long time no see, huh?” Koji said chuckling, trying to joke around a little bit.

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Koji somewhat noticed that he broke his associate’s concentration. The young gambler continued to rest on the river, opening his eyes to reveal his pupils, seeming somewhat annoyed by the Genin to speak with.

“Hmm been two days. Nothing really, meditating. Chakra is out of wack. . .” responded the gambler.

Koji was fairly aware of his agitation; the Gambler didn’t accept the joke. A thought then cut across Koji’s mind: why not train with this man? If both of them tested their skills against one another, they could adjust to the possibility of collaboration. The wind became to scream; getting even worst for a slight moment. Leaves began to disassemble themselves from the tree branches, staining the grown with a new shade of green. Koji connected his pupils with Kichirou’s, planning on letting him know that something was up. He collected his body parts into a bowing stance, bowing in respect to his associate.

“Kichirou, would you like to train Earth Style jutsu with you, if that is one of your nature affinities.” The young Senju claimed.

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