Knowledge [p,nk, Kira]

Exactly as promised, Kanae showed up at the training grounds. Out of politeness, if nothing else, she waited outside the door, leaning against the wall. Breathing into the air, she watched as the fog appeared from her mouth. Hmm... so misty. The heat of her breath warmed up the water molecules in the air, making them temporarily visible, or so she had been told. Could that be done to invisible people as well? Hah, they would probably catch fire first. Kinda like that weird kid in her dream, the one who attacked the strongest fighters first in order to increase his chances. How curious.

In terms of training, she hadn't gotten much stronger since last time, but she had picked up a few techniques from intense study and practice, and planned to apply them in the practice ahead. She had gotten slightly faster too, but not by much. What she really needed was a chance to show Kiranomo her new techniques... because why not? Also, there was that one final matter of business that she needed to take care of, if Kira was willing.... Kanae wished that she wouldn't be, but at the same time, wished that she was. Hopefully, the indecision would resolve itself.

"Where is this girl....." She had agreed to meet with Kanae at the same time the next day, but she had yet to show up. Finally she moved to the door, determined to make sure she was alright and find out she was late. She walked out the doorway, not even noticing Kanae and walking slowly towards the kage office. maku would be able to tell her where Kanae lived, she was sure, and then she could check in on the child. Goodness she hoped she was alright.

No sooner had she finished her line of thought, then Kira walked out of the training grounds, seeming to be somewhat concerned. Hey... what was this? Kira had gotten there early? Wow, Kanae supposed that this kind of promptness was expected from a veteran ninja. She stood there in surprise for a moment, wondering how on earth Kira hadn't noticed here there, standing by the doorway. 

"Uh.... Kiranomo-san... I'm right here." She would speak up, raising her voice slightly to make clear her location. The wind wasn't too strong today, only a gentle breeze. Just because Yukigakure was snowy, didn't mean it was windy.

She spun around, but not in the conventional way. The sudden sound behind her clearly startled her, which was evident in her eyes the moment they were turned to look upon the young girl. Two tendrils shot out from behind kira, the large shadow circle spreading out ten meters in every direction, but as she saw it was none other then her little protegee she stopped them and they froze in place about a foot away from the girl. It was a reflexive action she had taken up and used more often due to the recent issues involving her training with youka, but more importantly onto the spin. 

As quickly as Kanae's words were recieved her body torqued to the left. Her stance dropped slightly as her left leg flared out, toe to the ground and heel slightly pointed up to draw a circle in the snow around her, controling her momentum to allow her to stop after the one hundred eighty degrees had been met, and making the action look almost dance like, like a balerina or figure skater only much faster. "WH..kanae. Thank god. I was worried something had happened to you. I was inside hun...." The shadows would move back to their rest possition setting about a half foot from her arms, one on each side and as she walked back in the door they seemed to follow her as if it was a natural action for them to take.

No sooner had she spoken up (things seemed to be happening pretty quickly now), then Kiranomo spun around, and the shadows were at her again, only to stop. Kanae was glad that Kiranomo was able to recognize her in time, or else she would probably be speared. Kanae was slightly startled, but was relieved when the shadows withdrew. 

"Oh... I'm sorry, I was outside, hoping that you hadn't gotten there before I did. Following Kira inside, she warmed up her muscles, shaking off the snow and cold from the outside, and rubbing her bare feet on the mat. That was when she realized that she had forgotten to wear shoes. She hoped Kiranomo didn't notice...

She once more tossed the bag down at the door, knowing that she wouldn't need it and began to warm up. She called out the two small dolls, which she realized kanae had probably not yet met. As usual each formed in their own particular way. 

    Shuurin formed instantaneously with a flourish, coming into being with a flash of aqua blue light, spinning quickly several times in place in the air just in front of Kira's possition just off to the right of the center of the arena, facing the other genin. The tiny creature's petal like skirt raised level to the ground as it spun, and as it finally set down the strange symbols on each petal were visable, though dificult to see from a distance due to the doll's size being around the size of a kunai with each petal being less then an inch long and wide. "Yes miss kira? Is it time to play again?" Her voice was high pitched, bright, and vibrant with youthful joy. 

     Her sister formed in a flash of light that seemed to be black in color, though the sight of it would make a normal person how one created a flash of black light. She did not spin, or even really do anything after formation. her look was similar to her sisters except for the petals being black in color and as she spoke her voice was slightly deeper, and almost menacing. "How...may I be of assistance this time?" It was clear from Daruku's tone make it clear the statement was both facetious and sarcastic.

(training 509, 597 amethist)

Hmm.... good, it seemed that Kira hadn't noticed. Kanae shuffled in after her, looking around at the now familiar training room. Suddenly, those two small thingies came out of nowhere. Hmm.... she remembered them from the first time that she and Kira had met in the snow. Well, maybe this training would be a little bizarre after all, with these two small creatures getting involved. Who knew what sort of techniques they could use, or what powers they had (other than, of course, flight). "Um.... Kira-san.... where should we start today?" She remembered the fight last time, and how outclassed she had been. Well, this time, she was more prepared, and more willing to take some hits.

[541]

"That's completely up to you child. Is there something you would prefer to practice or did you want to spar?" She knew the strength difference between them was staggering, but she was not like others. Kira had taken inventory of kanae's strengths in order to gauge how far she could go without harming the poor girl.

~ shuurin I would like you to train her this time. Same as yuki. She's young but I believe will become very strong quickly with your assistance. And this time please ensure that you activate the first petal in time.~ the words were passed between master and doll silently, and only the slight nod of Kira's head even suggested that something had happened.

~understood. I will take care to not be surprised this time and take direction as requested.~ as shuurin spoke, her words passing directly into her masters mind, she floated down to meet young kanae at about eye level, two meters away, she was prepared, though you wouldn't realize from the way she continued to dance about in the air, seemingly oblivious that anything could be happening outside of her own little world.

(Twc 699 amethyst 786)

So, Kira was leaving the decision up to her. Whether this was understanding, or condescension, Kanae had no clue. Well, it looked like Kiranomo would be using her small pets today. Hm, how interesting. Well, Kanae wasn't sure how attached Kiranomo was to the two small beings, so she wasn't exactly sure whether to use her new techniques on them. She hoped that she wouldn't have to... Well, let's see. "

"Well, first, I would like to know what these small creatures have to do with our training today..." As she did this, she focused her chakra and readied her muscles. If Kira could sense her chakra, she would see that it was about three times as strong as it had been when they trained the day before.

[TWC 668]

"Shuurin. Let us see how she fares against you my child." With a nods of her tiny head the doll turned. As Kira spoke she pulled the senbon from it's position laced between the holes of her fish net under shirt and tossed it to the child who floated backward to catch it. She set it I'm her small vine like hands to wield it like a sword Kanae's direction.

"Shuurin here will be sparring with you if it's alright. Her power is significantly less then mine and is a better match up to the young shinobi. "Be easy with my child. She is a bit fragile and anything done to her happens to me." In emphasis shuurin took the top of the senbon and cut a paper thin line across her cheek, not enough to really hurt but enough to prove the point and as she did a small red line of blood appeared across Kira's cheek to prove the point.

"Whenever you are ready you may begin." M
(Twc 868 Amethyst 955)