[Tota]

LITTLE TOTA

Tota had been chaperoned to the water country's capital city of Kagamino by his Academy sensei; Amou, Kanade. It had been a planned excursion for the class to see the final exams and cheer for the many Kirigakure genin participants. He hoped to see Enyo there, but was disappointed to hear he had not entered.

After the third battle between two Iwagakure genin and relatives had finished, Tota felt a little bored and well hungry. With a bit of patience and stealth, the young boy snuck away from the group. He wandered up to the back of the blenchers, and through the hallway that lead outside the arena. Hunger rumbled his stomach, calling him to find some food.

No one had noticed he was gone. They were all focused on the upcoming battle between Kasumi of Kirigakure and some unremarkable from Konoha. As he walked slowly down conjoining steet, he could smell the scent of honey-soy braised pork; his favourite. Tota rushed to follow the delectable smell, sprinting through the crowds who came to witness the exams. He continued to run, dodging everyone who stepped in his way. Suddenly, having not noticed his own trajectory Tota ran into the wall-like solid body of a person. He fell, landing hard on his backside. "Ouch" He exclaimed, as he look up to see an imposing man adorning a Konohagakure headband. "Sorry!" Tota yelled as he lifted himself up. "I didn't see you there" he added.

NOTES:
N/A

WORDCOUNT:
243

[UCHIHA ISSEI]

There wasn't a lot for Issei to see in Tokaku's fight in the exams, but they did come out as the victor no less. A lot had changed since either of the two had seen each other, and with it came new expectations. Especially since she was one of the rarities to unlock the Sharingan at this stage in her life. Issei could have went without all the emotional and romantic drama that appeared to exist between the two, but a win was still a win. He hoped that he would get to see more of what she had to offer against a real opponent.

Nevertheless, after another match Issei went out to grab a snack to eat so that he wouldn't be aggravated by anything else he had to watch. All the exams did was remind him of how he allowed Kuni to survive and the consequences that followed as a result of it. The area offered many options for food, but honestly he had no idea which area he wanted to go to first, and it appeared as though he never would as his frame would collide with a much smaller one.

Looking ahead there wasn't much for the Uchiha to see, but upon looking down he'd spot a kid about the age of your typical academy student. It wasn't like he had anything else to compare them to. "Hmm, either you're in a rush somewhere, or you're even more hungry than I am." Issei added while scratching his forehead. "Where are your parents kid?" That seemed to be the only responsible thing Issei could come up with to ask given how young they were. Traffickers lurked around every corner, and this are was no different.

[Tota]

LITTLE TOTA

Tota edged back slowly away from the stranger as he rubbed the dust off his clothing. He looked up and down them, scoping out any little details he could pick. "Whoa, a Konohagakure Shinobi" Tota thought. He knew their villages were animus, so the boy was hesitant to make eye contact with such an imposing man. Once he was sure his clothes were cleared of dirt, Tota listened as the their booming voice sounded. Thankfully they weren't stirred by Tota's disregard for their presence earlier. "Umm, I'm straving! Have you seen the stall that sells honey-soy pork?" Tota asked, as he rubbed his rumbling stomach.

As Issei asked where his parents were, Tota shook his head downwards. His usual friendly, firey nature quickly morphed into one of depression and sadness The facial features he had worn up to this point, suddenly drooped down into a sorrowful tone. His mind raced to that night, the night they died, the last time he ever saw them. "They-- they died almost eight years ago now. I'm an orphan." Tota meekly squeaked as his body language appeared to collapse weakly. While facing downward, Tota looked up toward Issei, making eye contact for the first time.

NOTES:
N/A

WORDCOUNT:
202

[UCHIHA ISSEI]

The body language and response from the boy was definitely very kid like. He definitely gave off that underdeveloped vibe, and that wasn't to say he was an idiot or something, but definitely still ignorant to everything around him. It was something he could admire and still respected to this day. He remembered as a kid longing to fit in with the rest of his surroundings only to be rejected because of his bloodline. Be as it may, Issei remained quiet as the boy went off on a miniature rant about where to find some pork instead of answering his question.

When he finally got back around to his answer a heavy sigh would escape from the lips of the Uchiha. That answer was the last thing he expected to hear, and nothing was worst than seeing the light being taken out of the eyes of a child. Especially one that was an orphan like he was. "My bad kid... And yeah, I am a Konoha Shinobi." Issei responded politely before slowly taking a knee in front of the kid. He didn't know which village he was from, but right now that didn't matter.

To him, children were innocent and he would continue to hold them to that until they were older. For now he'd take on the role of making sure he was okay and that no one snatched him up. "Excuse my manners, just had to make sure you were accounted for.. In the meantime, how about we go look for this honey-pork thing together?" To say what happened to him within the past few months was an understatement, but for as long as he was sane he wouldn't hold the likes of children to his own mistakes.

[Tota]

LITTLE TOTA

Tota's mood was sullen with grief. He always got like this when his parents were mentioned. The holds they left after dying had never truly been filled; as much as he overcompensated by making his friends at the academy and orphanage Tota still carried the scars. But the young boy did his best not to be rude to the visitor of his country. He stretched his mouth into a fake smile and sounded "It's okay. You didn't know". Trying to distract his mind from the ills of his past, Tota sort to inquiry about Konohagure. He knew next to nothing of Kirigakure's rival village across the sea. "Konoha what is it like? I've read all sorts of things about it, but still don't know much" Tota asked.

He took a moment to wait for the shinobi's answer, before looking down at the floor. Tota couldn't tell Issei he had ran off from the group of students. He was unaccounted for, but of his own volition. The boy perked up as the stranger suggested they find the honey-soy pork. Maybe the orphan hoped, he could probably get a free meal from the Konohagure Shinobi. "It's the best thing ever! You've got to try it". Looking around Tota couldn't tell exactly where the stall was, so he continued to follow his nose.

NOTES:
N/A

WORDCOUNT:
220

[UCHIHA ISSEI]

"Yeah, but in my field of work I should've known better."

It might not have been a big deal, but as a Jounin level Shinobi he knew it was important to start taking into a account that not everyone still had parents like his own. Especially in a place like this one were there was a high chance that the kids here were kids of Shinobi who'd lost their lives in previous wars and conflicts. Nevertheless, like most kids he was short in attention span and quick to move on to the next topic.

"Of course, the usual question.. Its green, white, dry, wet, and brown." All of that was to indirectly note that it was one of the only villages that actually experienced all four major seasons of the year. It's what made the village a must see attraction for a lot of people around the world. "We got lots of trees too.. Nothing special if you ask me." A sigh escaped from him shortly after as the kid brought up wanting to get some 'honey-soy pork.'

"What we should be doing is finding whoever is responsible for bringing you here, BUT, I'll do you one favor and then its back to where you came. Understood?" Issei definitely wasn't in the baby sitting mood, but he also wasn't the kind of person to ever turn his back from a kid in need. It was about the only humane thing he could after all the things he'd gone through in recent memory.

[Tota]

LITTLE TOTA

Tota found it difficult to comprehend what the older shinobi meant by his initial description of Konohagure. Colors. 'What was that really all about?' Tota thought. He then mused a little while, realising how muted and dull everything seemed under the constant hazey veil of kirigakure. Then when Issei mentioned the forests, Tota's eyes widened in a blank thousand mile stare. His mind would seem absent to all those around him; internally though he begun mentally visualising the reoccurring nightmare he suffered most nights. His mindscaped showed him floating over an endless forest, pursued by a dark fog.

The image lingered for what seemed an eternity until suddenly he heard Isseis voice again; dragging him back to reality. Tota quickly grasped what the Konohagure said; he quickly shook his head. "It's okay, I'm sure they're fine without me" Tota said - his voice shakey and body language tense, betraying his lie. "Okay. Okay. Let's do it!" He added, happy to get his free meal.

Tota quickly pivoted his head, looking through the crowd until he spotted a small stall surrounded by patrons. "There!" Tota exclaimed while pointing toward it. Once he had gotten Issei's attention, Tota quickly bolt toward the shop, only stopping short of the counter.

NOTES:
N/A

WORDCOUNT:
206

[UCHIHA ISSEI]

The boy seemed to be out of it for most of what he was saying up until she finished speaking. Issei's head tilted to the side as he debated whether or not the kid was going through something, or if he had the normal attention span of a kid his age. After spending little to no time debating Issei decided to take the boy zoning out as nothing more than a kid not being able to decide where he wanted his focus to be.

His initial response was still a little odd, but nothing that would change his previous decision. Issei followed closely behind the kid with his hands in his pocket as they headed over to the stand where they would find this honey soy pork. After officially spotting it the kid was quick to point it out in a super excited manner before bolting toward the shop. "H-Hey! Wait up kid!" A heavy sigh escaped from him as he debated internally if this was how he landed into him in the first place.

"Geez, stop running off.."

Issei said calmly before waving his arm to the person ready to take their order at the counter. "Sorry about that, he's uh... Just excited." A half hearted smile was given before Issei nodded for the boy to go ahead and get what he wanted. "It'll be all on me, so just get whatever you want kid.."

[Tota]

LITTLE TOTA

Tota bounced on his feet in anticipation while he waited for the Konohagure shinobi to join him. When the Jounin let Tota know he would be paying, the young boy's eyes darted over the menu board looking for his highly coveted meal. Once he saw it written there in big bold lettering, a big smile widened over his face. Almost instantly he pointed to it, and exclaimed to the server. "One honey-soy pork please!" Tota yelled in excitement.

He watched eagerly as the chef begun stripping meat off a large marinated boar carcass, and placing it into delicately wrapped paper. The boy hungry for his food, stood on his tippy-toes to reach his arm out over the counter. As the server passed him the food, Tota joyously grabbed it. He took a moment to look at the food, licking his lips before looking toward the generous shinobi. "Thank-you! I can't thank-you enough!" Tota said as he slammed himself against Issei into a hug.

Once he'd shown his appreciation to Issei, Tota pulled away and begun to dig into his food. The steamy tough meat cracked against his teeth as he bit down on it. "Mmmmhhmm" a noise of delight sounded from Tota's lips as he savoured the taste.

"What are you getting?" Tota asked as he chewed with a mouth full of food.

NOTES:
N/A

WORDCOUNT:
223

[Asuka Waruichi]

JUST REMEMBER , ANYONE CAN MAKE A FIST

As Asuka was scheduled to work the chunin exams she was pleasantly surprised to find that one of the other teachers had brought her students along to the event, only finding out after sitting in the rafters with her partner who her students and miss Kanade relentlessly teased her for. However after one of the students goes missing Asuka offers to seek them out, that was unlike Tota to just run off like that she had wondered what had gotten into him.

She’d trace his chakra signature to a food court but upon getting to him would place her hand on his shoulder. "Tota, what do you think you’re doing walking away from the rest of the class.” Asuka would look to the gentlemen before her. "I’m so sorry he was–” after a moment she’d note the complexion and his haircut and her face would flatten. "Oh Issei…” she remembered him well some 2 years ago she met the boy and attempted to court him and at the time was hurt by his rejection.

She couldn’t say that she was happy to see him again as those slightly painful feelings came back but also it reminded her of the other one, did he know of her defection had she returned home perhaps these questions were unimportant.

"Anyway as I was saying, was my student bothering you at all.” she’d say with a slight curtness in her tone wanting to get as far away from him as possible, but formalities were of course in order. But the second he’d answered she’d take Tota and leave.

Tota UCHIHA ISSEI

SPOILER: Click to show

OFFENSIVE TECHNIQUES:


MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES:


Summary:

Asuka would be caught in the mist and would attempt to strike out at the young girl using the [Silken Fist: Counter Blow] but due to her uncertainty of where to strike her follow through was poor and may or may not have hit her target. However in the process of doing so she was caught with a strike to the gut by her opponent and pushed further into the mist for now she awaits her opponents next move.

Heavy Handed Iron Fist:
With the rigorous training that Asuka had to endure as she honed her body to levels of perfection rivaling that of any martial arts master. Asuka's strength has increased 10 fold to the point where she is able to crush stoned within her grasp and breaks bones of lesser individuals with ease. And while she still has much to learn as a chunin. The youth's power is not one to be challenged lightly, as she is able to perform physical feats that would seem inhuman to even most shinobi.

Hijutsu: Kinu no Eikyō:
Asuka is a member of the Waruichi clan and as such has the ability to control a special chakra infused silk that was forged by a special group of silkworms that feed on the corpses of dead clansmen. With it Asuka can craft and shape the silk to her will and uses it in a mostly supplementary fashion to aid her in battle alongside her powerful taijutsu skills.

Iron Burst:
As a sole practitioner of Taijutsu Asuka has relentlessly pushed her body against itself for spectacular results: her strength carries over into her speed, and as such alongside the control she exerts body in spirit and in mind, she is intensely faster than those of a similar level of strength and maneuvering expertly as if the air were an extension of her own body.

A Disciplined Iron Bull:
During Asuka's time as a genin the youth had begun to realize that in order to excel as a shinobi she needed to learn how to properly utilize her chakra. And while she doesn't posses the greatest of reserves the youth has learned through rigorous meditation how to keep her chakra still and calm. As a result she is now able to wield it with a great deal of control and is able to channel only the necessary amounts of chakra into the few jutsu she uses in order to make the most of their abilities whilst still being able to keep up in a fight.

MADE BY MINNIE OF FTS & GANGNAM STYLE

[UCHIHA ISSEI]

Issei did his best to try to ignore the kid as if he was just some nuisance of a responsibility, but it was hard not to look at the kid and remembering what it was like to be him. The excitement in contrast with his ignorance was pure bliss. There was nothing like being able to navigate a dark world from the bright eyes of the youth. They knew very little of the depths of pain, and while that wasn't to say they didn't experience it there was always that light at the end of the tunnel.

A brief grin stretched across his lips as he watched the kid eat as if it was his last meal ever. He thought about playfully scolding the kid, but he quickly realize that he needed the boys innocence. All he had on his mind since as of late was getting stronger, his failure Ayukawa, and of course learning all he could from Toshizo now that he was apart of Root. When asked if he was going to get anything Issei would merely shake his head before hearing a growing voice call out to the kid.

It was one that felt familiar, but he couldn't quite put it together who it might be. Upon shifting his head to the location of the voice he'd realize it was non other than Kiri's own Asuka Waruichi. His brown skin immediately begin to flush with red as he quickly shifted his hands into his pocket. Their last encounter definitely did not end on the best of terms, but he didn't mean for it to. He was still sort of figuring out who he was.

The Kunoichi looked stronger than ever, and that was saying a lot given how strong she was during the time they met in their chuunin exams. "Oh, um.. N-not at all.. I think he just got a little lost, that's all." Issei stated nervously while scratching his head and looking off to the side. "So um.. You look well." Issei added while looking over to the kid with widen eyes as if he were asking the boy to save him from making a fool of himself.

[Asuka Waruichi]

JUST REMEMBER , ANYONE CAN MAKE A FIST

As the brown skinned boy spoke the girl would look to him with a curtness in her eyes. "Yes I’m very well thank you.” she’d say her words somewhat short and each word having a hint of venom in it, hell hath no fury like a woman’s scorn. "So he’s hungry…?” she’d say looking down at him.

"Why didn’t you say so…miss Kaede was worried if you wanted a snack I could’ve gotten it for you.” the girl would say nestling his hair it would seem she had a very familiar relationship with this boy by the looks of things.

"Well thanks for keeping after him, I’ll just stay with him and lead him back to class once things are over, I could use a snack myself.” the girl would state she’d then craft a single hand seal to summon a shadow clone.

"Go let miss Kaeda know that the I found him and that we’re waiting in line to get some lunch.” the clone would not to her and then head back to the stands to inform them of what’s happening.

With that the girl would opt to stay in the line if only to pester Issei a bit more, "So Isse how’ve you been since last I saw you…seeing anyone.” she’d say a passive aggressive undertone hidden beneath her voice.

Tota
UCHIHA ISSEI

SPOILER: Click to show

OFFENSIVE TECHNIQUES:


MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES:


Summary:

Asuka would be caught in the mist and would attempt to strike out at the young girl using the [Silken Fist: Counter Blow] but due to her uncertainty of where to strike her follow through was poor and may or may not have hit her target. However in the process of doing so she was caught with a strike to the gut by her opponent and pushed further into the mist for now she awaits her opponents next move.

Heavy Handed Iron Fist:
With the rigorous training that Asuka had to endure as she honed her body to levels of perfection rivaling that of any martial arts master. Asuka's strength has increased 10 fold to the point where she is able to crush stoned within her grasp and breaks bones of lesser individuals with ease. And while she still has much to learn as a chunin. The youth's power is not one to be challenged lightly, as she is able to perform physical feats that would seem inhuman to even most shinobi.

Hijutsu: Kinu no Eikyō:
Asuka is a member of the Waruichi clan and as such has the ability to control a special chakra infused silk that was forged by a special group of silkworms that feed on the corpses of dead clansmen. With it Asuka can craft and shape the silk to her will and uses it in a mostly supplementary fashion to aid her in battle alongside her powerful taijutsu skills.

Iron Burst:
As a sole practitioner of Taijutsu Asuka has relentlessly pushed her body against itself for spectacular results: her strength carries over into her speed, and as such alongside the control she exerts body in spirit and in mind, she is intensely faster than those of a similar level of strength and maneuvering expertly as if the air were an extension of her own body.

A Disciplined Iron Bull:
During Asuka's time as a genin the youth had begun to realize that in order to excel as a shinobi she needed to learn how to properly utilize her chakra. And while she doesn't posses the greatest of reserves the youth has learned through rigorous meditation how to keep her chakra still and calm. As a result she is now able to wield it with a great deal of control and is able to channel only the necessary amounts of chakra into the few jutsu she uses in order to make the most of their abilities whilst still being able to keep up in a fight.

MADE BY MINNIE OF FTS & GANGNAM STYLE

[Tota]

LITTLE TOTA

Tota was shocked when his Asuka, his academy sensei arrived on the scene. He quickly bounced back in anticipation of a harsh scolding. However it never came, instead his teacher asked him while he had ran off. "I.. I was.... Sorry Asuka-Sensei" he said, as he bowed apologetically.

The boy stayed back as the two adults talked calmly yet both seemed nervous for a reason Tota couldn't quite understand. His mind wandered off as they continued their discussion, happily nibbling at his favourite food. With each bite of the deliciously crispy pork, Tota hummed in heavenly bliss. He savoured the free meal, knowing it would be a while before he could have the particular meal again.

When he watched Asuka produce a clone to inform Kaeda of his whereabouts, Tota turned to Asuka with a sulking look. "Am I in trouble?" he asked softly.

Once Tota had finished his meal, the boy laid his head on the bench to await the moment Asuka would take him back.

NOTES:
N/A

WORDCOUNT:
167

[UCHIHA ISSEI]

Isse had come a long way since the days of them both being Genin, but even with his current prominence and increase combat prowess he stood no chance against Asuka's rath. In fact, he practically refused to make eye contact with the woman as he continued to scratch his head nervously as she addressed him. It felt like the only thing protecting him right now was the treaty agreed to by all the of the leaders of their respective villages. Issei cringed as she addressed Tota shortly after being snappy with him.

The kids timing couldn't have been worst, and out of all the people he chose to worry he chose Asuka. Nevertheless, Issei would try his best to change his posture after she thanked him again for looking after him after he had run off without any adult supervision. Afterward, Issei went out of his way to briefly but playfully glare at the kid for getting him into trouble while he was in the midst of being stuck with his own problems.

After Asuka created a clone to send off to make sure that the people she was with was aware of Tota's safety she'd ask him how he'd been, but also if he was seeing someone. "Well uhm.. I've been pretty good. Uh, work has been going well? So I'm one step closer to being a full fledge Jounin." Issei responded with a nervous stare while he bought some time on how to answer her next question. "Well uhm, I am.. Well was. Well, I-It's complicated."

His tone went from nervous to kind of sad as he tried navigating through his thoughts. This was honestly the first time he questioned his relationship with Ayukawa since everything had transpired. Not to mention he had to account for whether or not the letter she had sent him was her breaking up with him rather than just disappearing out of his life with the hopes they'd come back together.

[Asuka Waruichi]

JUST REMEMBER , ANYONE CAN MAKE A FIST

The conversation would continue between the two and Asuka would look towards Tota as he asked if he’d get in trouble. "I’ll make an exception for you this time, but don’t go wandering next time.” she’d say petting the boys head and pulling him towards her, her tone noticeably softer when speaking to him as opposed to the vitriol in her tone when speaking with Issei.

He would talk about his work and how he was progressing well which was nice to hear but she wouldn’t showcase any compassion in regards too him, he could potentially be an enemy in the future after all and hearing his words made her feel slightly insecure she needed to be getting stronger as well. And while she had been she wasn't sure how well she’d fare against him knowing what his clan is capable of.

However when he spoke of the loss of his relationship saying that it was complicated she did feel for him, guilty for him losing his beloved but there was also a sense of satisfaction that came from it which was narrowly apparent by a small curve of the lips that was barely noticeable since her head was affixed downwards towards Tota. "Sorry to hear that…” she’d say her tone, sounding slightly more genuine than sarcastic.

"Either way, Tota go grab your snack and lets get you back with the others alright?”

UCHIHA ISSEI Tota

SPOILER: Click to show

OFFENSIVE TECHNIQUES:


MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES:


Summary:

Asuka would be caught in the mist and would attempt to strike out at the young girl using the [Silken Fist: Counter Blow] but due to her uncertainty of where to strike her follow through was poor and may or may not have hit her target. However in the process of doing so she was caught with a strike to the gut by her opponent and pushed further into the mist for now she awaits her opponents next move.

Heavy Handed Iron Fist:
With the rigorous training that Asuka had to endure as she honed her body to levels of perfection rivaling that of any martial arts master. Asuka's strength has increased 10 fold to the point where she is able to crush stoned within her grasp and breaks bones of lesser individuals with ease. And while she still has much to learn as a chunin. The youth's power is not one to be challenged lightly, as she is able to perform physical feats that would seem inhuman to even most shinobi.

Hijutsu: Kinu no Eikyō:
Asuka is a member of the Waruichi clan and as such has the ability to control a special chakra infused silk that was forged by a special group of silkworms that feed on the corpses of dead clansmen. With it Asuka can craft and shape the silk to her will and uses it in a mostly supplementary fashion to aid her in battle alongside her powerful taijutsu skills.

Iron Burst:
As a sole practitioner of Taijutsu Asuka has relentlessly pushed her body against itself for spectacular results: her strength carries over into her speed, and as such alongside the control she exerts body in spirit and in mind, she is intensely faster than those of a similar level of strength and maneuvering expertly as if the air were an extension of her own body.

A Disciplined Iron Bull:
During Asuka's time as a genin the youth had begun to realize that in order to excel as a shinobi she needed to learn how to properly utilize her chakra. And while she doesn't posses the greatest of reserves the youth has learned through rigorous meditation how to keep her chakra still and calm. As a result she is now able to wield it with a great deal of control and is able to channel only the necessary amounts of chakra into the few jutsu she uses in order to make the most of their abilities whilst still being able to keep up in a fight.

MADE BY MINNIE OF FTS & GANGNAM STYLE