Day in the forest (open/nk)

Drake walked slowly through the shaded pathway that was his forest retreat. He gave a low sigh as he adjusted the strap upon his back that held his tanto in place. He was here to relax and train a little bit, Though he wasn't sure just what kind of training he would be doing today. He decided to start off with a simple jogging practice. He would begin at a light jog, going back and forth between a band of trees in a figure eight pattern. His face quickly gaining a light layer of persparation as he worked off the slack in his muscles and readied himself for harder work later. e would remain semi alert of alien sounds in the forest, but was more focused on his warm up training then anything else.

Noroi was ready to do some training. He first headed to the training grounds and realized he was bored of being there. He was there day and night. He decided to take a walk in the forest. After walking through the village , he felt the wind on his face as he entered the forest. He enjoyed the forest very much. It was the only place Nero felt truly relaxed. After walking for a short while , he saw a boy jogging. He then realised he was a ninja , seeing his headband. He went near him and said "Hi , I guess you're training... Do you mind if I join ?"

Drake's eyes seemed unfocused as he stopped jogging, still jogging in place as he turned his head to look upon the man who had entered. He had heard the man approach but, much to his own dismay, had not done anything in the terms of self defense should he be hostile. He nodded his head upon hearing the mans request and spoke, in a tone of voice that was surprisingly soft for a boy of seventeen. "Huh? Oh... Yes of course! I would not mind the company! I will be done jogging shortly then I am going to practice swinging my Tanto, Or sticks if you wish to spar" the boy said before taking a small breath and continuing "I am Drake by the way! Owner of the Lava sword shop!" he smiled to the man then twitched lightly as he felt a drop of sweat fall into his eye. The sensation stung but he ignored it past the twitch.

Nero answered "Noroi of the Leaf...I mean Nero Yamaki of the Leaf... Sorry , still getting used to that...". You go on and jog for a bit , I'm already heated up. We can then start sparring. Nero walked near a tree and sat under its shadow. The wind , the shadow... He thought the forest was perfect...

Drake nodded briefly then continued his jog, His mind aflame of what he may or may not be doing in the spar to come. He finished his jog as he came back to rest near a tree, smiling happily toward the man called Nero. It occurred to Drake this may be his first friend since he graduated the academy. He came to rest near the tree and looked toward Nero "Give me a minute to cath my breath and we can begin!" Drake finished speaking as he sat down cross legged at the base of a tree. He slowly rotated his arms to loosen them in their sockets.

Nero got up from the ground hearing Drake's jogging was over. He looked at the ninja and said "So , where is that store of yours ? I may need new equipment soon." . He got away from the boy , he didn't want to start the spar near him , since he thought Drake might be good at kenjutsu , considering he owned a sword shop. Nero stood in front of Drake , 10 meters ahead of him and said "Go on and make the first move when you're ready.".

Drake smiled at and then laughed as he relaxed for a bit more. He was still a little tired but he would do his best once he got up. "Well, It's more of a museum right now, I plan to go around and look for old world weapons! A shop for those who seek weapons of old!" He seemed proud of himself at this thought and continued talking "Like the old sharkskin broadsword,lost to kirigakure,or the mighty blast edge! I will reclaim and sell All of them" he finished this statement by jumping pumping his fist in the air, A twinkle in his eyes. He choughed quickly then settled down "I... Um.. I have to find and reclaim them first of course... Heh"

"Well ," said Nero "I like people having causes. I can help you anytime if you need me. I do find old weapons more interesting. Although all the weapons I carry now are brand new. I don't have a hobby , I spend most of my time training or going to missions... I'd stop by one time and check your store myself. So , if you are ready , we can start the training.". He would draw his twin blades and stand at a defensive position.

Drawn Weapons:

Drake stood and nodded to this man, Quickly becoming someone he could talk to. Drake liked that feeling already. He reached behind his back and pulled free his Tanto, it's dull grey steel blade giving a light flash of light as it crossed a stray sun beam. As he entered into his sparing position he spoke one last time "Any weapons old or new you wish to contribute to the store would be welcomed!" he said this with a smile as he legs slowly parted into a well balanced style and his sword came to rest at chest level. His looked to be a defensive style to say the least.

"The boy took out his tanto." thought Nero "He talks as he's a kenjutsu specialist. I am going to watch out for his moves.". Seeing now the kid was ready for the fight , Nero did the first move to dash towards him and send a slash towards his chest , he was sure any Genin could dodge an attack like that , but a simple attack was the best way Nero knew to start a spar.

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