The air felt electric, the stillness of the clouds above felt alien, but the sharpness of his breaths was far too common. Yamanaka Shuuske, an Academy Student, was a boy of set expectations, but unfortunately for him those expectations were low. His family would be considered the side branch when looking at the strength of the Yamanaka Clan, so much so you could compare his parents to a Queen Anne's Lace in a field of Poison Hemlock. The nearly glowing golden hair and the distinct pupilless eyes that house the same hue as the summer sky, but with none of the potency. His family was nothing in comparison to those heroes within the village. His parents were proud to make Chuunin in the mid thirties. He felt like that was an embarrassment, he could already hold his own against his father and Shuusuke was only 8 years old. His parent's were often on guard duty or leading other helpless Genin on missions to track down lost pets or other thankless jobs. He knew nothing of the relationships between the villages as his parents were not only not involved but treated him like an infant. For all he knew all of the great nations were at war.
Calming his mind, the boy took a deep breath. The surge of electrical energy fading from his hands. A bead of sweat trickled down his face as he looked to his sparring partner, Shida. "If that's all you have you won't make Genin until you're 15!" she yelled out to Shusuke. Inhaling deeply a spiral of water formed around her mouth "Water Style: Water Whip!" As she let the jutsu go an arrow like current of water shot forth at Shusuke, quicker than her could respond. Darting to the side he was able to avoid a direct blow, but the piercing pressure of the jutsu left it's mark as his shoulder began to bleed. A grin came across his face. "Not bad Shida-chan..." His voice trailed off as a flicker of handseals were made.
Lightning Style: Thunder Clap His hands surged with a new rounds of blue sparks as he pulled them back behind him before slamming his two electrified hands together. with similar speed the boy sent out 6 blue currents of electricity which sparked through the air and began to dance around the turtle, barely meeting their target. He had to push harder. He had to cover his weaknesses. How was he supposed to be a great Shinobi when all he could use now was his blade and his kekkei genkai? he had to do more to prove that he was a talented shinobi, worthy of graduation.
Calming his mind, the boy took a deep breath. The surge of electrical energy fading from his hands. A bead of sweat trickled down his face as he looked to his sparring partner, Shida. "If that's all you have you won't make Genin until you're 15!" she yelled out to Shusuke. Inhaling deeply a spiral of water formed around her mouth "Water Style: Water Whip!" As she let the jutsu go an arrow like current of water shot forth at Shusuke, quicker than her could respond. Darting to the side he was able to avoid a direct blow, but the piercing pressure of the jutsu left it's mark as his shoulder began to bleed. A grin came across his face. "Not bad Shida-chan..." His voice trailed off as a flicker of handseals were made.
Lightning Style: Thunder Clap His hands surged with a new rounds of blue sparks as he pulled them back behind him before slamming his two electrified hands together. with similar speed the boy sent out 6 blue currents of electricity which sparked through the air and began to dance around the turtle, barely meeting their target. He had to push harder. He had to cover his weaknesses. How was he supposed to be a great Shinobi when all he could use now was his blade and his kekkei genkai? he had to do more to prove that he was a talented shinobi, worthy of graduation.