1 Fighting Fit (B rank) Thu Oct 03, 2013 7:07 pm
Shakai
D-rank
The warmth of the early morning sun was just beginning to drive away the chill of an early autumn. Around Shakai stood large metal girders and stacks of lumber which would in the next year be used to raise another district into the already sprawling village of Konoha. Shakai rolled his neck from side to side easing out the strain of sleep and causing the ligaments to crack in a satisfying fashion.
Today he was called upon to keep his skills sharp and ready. Though the tactician was almost constantly reading through manuals and treatises on the art of war as well as pumping iron to keep his form in shape he had to admit that actual combat practice was somewhat lacking.
This had been anticipated by some of the higher ranking ninjas in Konoha as this was a problem for more than just Shakai himself. Indeed many of the younger generation had yet to see real combat and thus it was imperative that they came prepared. That this was considered active military duty and thus paid work sweetened the proceedings just that little bit more.
Stretching out to his full height and flexing his considerable physique Shakai adopted a stance with arms folded in front of his chest. Not the stance one might expect for combat but one that displayed his utter confidence in his own abilities.
Now all that was needed was his sparring partner.
Today he was called upon to keep his skills sharp and ready. Though the tactician was almost constantly reading through manuals and treatises on the art of war as well as pumping iron to keep his form in shape he had to admit that actual combat practice was somewhat lacking.
This had been anticipated by some of the higher ranking ninjas in Konoha as this was a problem for more than just Shakai himself. Indeed many of the younger generation had yet to see real combat and thus it was imperative that they came prepared. That this was considered active military duty and thus paid work sweetened the proceedings just that little bit more.
Stretching out to his full height and flexing his considerable physique Shakai adopted a stance with arms folded in front of his chest. Not the stance one might expect for combat but one that displayed his utter confidence in his own abilities.
Now all that was needed was his sparring partner.