With the positions he has been given, Kurai was no stranger to staying on guard and keeping a watchful eye out for things that feel out of place. Even though he lacks the ability to properly sense chakra, Kurai still has his other natural senses to rely on. But being on guard was not his only duty today. While Kurai did keep an eye out for any potential danger, he was also currently on the ground level, assisting with hammering parts of the outer wall together with some of the other workers. Unlike these workers who were wearing the usual construction attire, Kurai was in his Junsa uniform, but he still had just as much sweat trailing down his face as the others, but other than that showed no signs of getting tired. Not only that but Kurai also had Kubikiribōchō strapped to his back, ready for easy access, but that was not the only sword with him. He also had a seemingly ordinary katana sheathed on his left waist as well.
Kurai did not feel strongly one way or another over performing manual labor like this, but he like most others believed that this was very important. This breach in the village's defenses needed to be dealt with. There were a wide array of ninja from various ranks helping this time around in order to get this repaired quickly. Even the Second and Third Seats(
Sourei Kobashi Sourei Zaizen) were among those helping, the former which Kurai had the honor of meeting once prior to becoming the Seventh Seat. Asuka(
Asuka Waruichi) was also here, but Kurai had not spoken to her, giving her an acknowledging nod instead if their eyes had met since he was the type to focus on the job first, not wanting to distract himself. There was also Ayato(
Nakamura Ayato) who Kurai still wasn't sure what to make of yet.
Over time, Kurai would not just work on putting the parts of the ower wall together, but he would start bringing over various equipment and materials to some of the other workers who were for one reason or another unable to get these things themselves. The items ranged from various tools, wood, and even concrete materials, things ranging from light to pretty heavy. Not only was Kurai a kenjutsu user, but one who mostly utilizes a heavy sword. Even though he has not completely mastered holding the Executioner Blade with one hand, Kurai was certainly making progress with that as well as his overall strength compared to when he first acquired the sword.
Still...even though Kurai was mostly focused on work, he still could not help but have the Sanbi rampage cross his mind, especially when looking at this damaged wall. He had lost someone very dear to him on that day...making him look a bit melancholic but still, instead of wallowing in the past, Kurai used this memory as fuel to make him work harder, to ensure that the village that he and his late beloved had grown up in would be strong enough to see many more years. It was the least he could do for her now....
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(Kurai has all of his items on him)
S.A.
Enduring Hardships
While a lot of swordsmen are known for their speed, Kurai has gained enhanced physical endurance through his years of sword training, along with overcoming hardships in his life. He is capable of enduring a lot of physical punishment from those around his rank and lower, making him last longer in fights.
Mokuton
Due to having a distant relation to a member of the Senju clan, Kurai has developed his ancestor's ability to use wood release, the combination of Doton and Suiton. With this ability, Kurai is capable of not only forming wood, but trees with his chakra, molding either around him, or on his very flesh. Its durability can be used for defensive purposes, but that same durability can be just as easily used for when Kurai needs to go on the offense. However, due to him not directly being a Senju, Mokuton jutsu is a lot more taxing on his chakra compared to his other jutsu.
Flowing Chakra River
Kurai was born with enhanced reserves of chakra that go hand in hand with his endurance. He is capable of using more jutsu over a short period of time without getting exhausted. This also allows Kurai to use stronger jutsu without tiring out or draining his chakra too quick....Though, the same cannot be exactly said when using Mokuton.
Shinobi Swordsman
Kurai has honed his skills with both one and two-handed swords. He is capable of reacting swiftly and appropriately with a sword either offensively or defensively with little to no error, giving his Kenjutsu a bit of an edge against other kenjutsu users around his rank, and causing problems for those of lower rank.