[Mission.02] Shoes, Sandals and Heels

Mission

Mission 02 - Shoes? Shoes. SHOES!

The morning dew had begun to make its way down the smooth pane glass, creeping into the cracked centre and then dripping through, Cho was awoken by a drop of water landing on the wooden floor, it’s sound resonated in the room, a satisfactory plop that acted like an alarm. Cho pulled himself up, stretching his arms and legs with a grin on his face. Why? Well it was that day again, mission day.

”What is it this time, slaying a bandit, saving a princess.”He laughed at himself with a chuckle, his Academy student sheltered life now had stopped him from simply existing without purpose, but it stole his freedom. You could say he almost resented it. Cho had managed to go from one imprisonment into the next, both at the expense of his life, both lingering under the oppressive and overbearing “will of fire” that existed in Konoha.

Chokoku-Ji arrived at the mission board, located in the central area of Konoha. He made his way to the higher ranks, but they immediately caught wind and began to gesture him to the board for Academy Students. On that board, Shoes? The other missions looked relatively boring, cutting some grass, felling a tree, whatever. But this one, well this one was a fight? A beaming smile spread across his lips. Perfect… what better way to show my prowess than to fight someone, Cho thought to himself.

Making his way to the mutual meeting point, Cho took a steady but purposeful walk. Ignoring as he walked through the market area the hustle and bustle of the merchants attempting to make money from those with a lesser understanding.

It could be said that he was confused when the person he met was a female Academy student, like him an older student. She smiled, waved and walked over to introduce herself. Cho recognised the woman immediately, a student more skilled than he.”What noo way, you?” she laughed, she clearly knew she was better - exactly why they didn’t get along. The smugness frustrated him, though would he do the same? Probably. ”I already picked up some shoes, we got these Sandals, these boots and those heels.” she held each pair out individually, dropping them into a box at her feet and kicking them all over when she finished.”Okay, so your job is to be a punching bag whilst I figure out which one I prefer? Got it”

Cho was relatively quiet the whole time, only nodding or shaking his head in response to the continued barrage of questions. Her? Of all people? A sigh escaped his mouth, which she didn’t thankfully hear. ”Fine….Fine. I’m not trying on heels though He responded clearly and abruptly, she shook her head in response - laughing at what she assumed was a joke was his only guess.

The two took turns to choose a pair of shoes, the boots were left. High heels chosen by the peer and Cho took on the sandals, for him it was more about manoeuvrability than doing damage or being able to stop it. What would anyone do if they can’t reach him?

Immediately she ran at him, high heels flying up in a sharp kick, the main part of the shoe missed him but the heel, refined to a point, slashed up and cut his cheek, his hand came up too late to stop the blow but not to stop the drop of blood from falling. He recoiled in pain, swinging his own sandal back at her. It slapped against her wrist, but she grabbed his shin, pulled Cho over her shoulder and slammed him down onto his back over her head.

The two of them grappled immediately afterwards. The sharp kicks threatening to puncture his organs with each attack. The only reason Cho was able to keep up was his quick reactions and that the sandals were made of lightweight materials to better use the decreased weight and speed. They were for bombarding with no skill and all speed, the heels on the other hand, they were like a sword on both feet.

”Alright alright you win, that heel is a good combination of speed and it’s a niche weapon on. These sandals are great at speed and being athletic. The boots don’t support either but of our fighting styles - so, are they comfy?”

Apparently this was a serious question enough that she had to stop and wait for him to give her some space, so he raised both hands and excused himself. ”No no, thanks Cho. Sorry… The Sandals are probably the best, these heels aren’t comfortable… but damn they pack a punch, right?”

Cho laughed after taking a breath, agreeing to her observations. The sandals were best, but damn those heels were cool. He took the pair with a wink and headed towards the exit of the courtyard. ”Alright then - it’s decided. These are mine, you got your answer. Next time though. I’m. Kicking. Your. Ass. The two of them laughed, waved each other away. The mission was done, Cho had some shoes… and maybe the beginning of a scar.

855WC
[Exit]

Mission Complete

+ 1000 Ryo
+ 5 AP
+ 855 WC

Learning [E] Clone Technique [250/250]
Learning [D] Body Flicker [500/500]
Learning [D] Healing Hands [105/500]

+4 Chakra [400]
+4 Speed [400]