“There it is, the defiance itself…” He uttered between his ears as he trailed off in thought, gazing up into the distance at the tallest building in the world, taking in the glint of its precious metals and glass with disdain. The masked boy hailed from an orthodox shinobi clan, the Takei, one of the last truly traditional and non-contemporary families left in this world of the future. Among many of the ancient teachings that were passed down, one of them was the continued steadfast ideal of Hi no Ishi, or most commonly known as The Will of Fire. A way of life seemingly all but forgotten, the belief itself replaced by faith in technology and no longer a belief in the heart. “I am sure the goddess frowns upon this city…”
He stated unto himself within a passing sigh as he stood just a few yards from the entrance of the academy. He had once vowed never to assimilate into the general populace but the recent events of the governing councils full link to the modernized version of the Yakuza, the Konoha Corporation, slowly amended he and his clans perception on the social climate. With shinobi now being in full control, perhaps there was a chance to legitimately begin their crusade of reviving the original Will of Fire. But first, there was much to learn, not just about the nuances of the modern day but of the modern shinobi culture as well. His clan had taught him all the ideals and concepts that would require him to become a successful ninja, but the practical was something that only the city itself could teach.
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WC: 274
[MFT]
He stated unto himself within a passing sigh as he stood just a few yards from the entrance of the academy. He had once vowed never to assimilate into the general populace but the recent events of the governing councils full link to the modernized version of the Yakuza, the Konoha Corporation, slowly amended he and his clans perception on the social climate. With shinobi now being in full control, perhaps there was a chance to legitimately begin their crusade of reviving the original Will of Fire. But first, there was much to learn, not just about the nuances of the modern day but of the modern shinobi culture as well. His clan had taught him all the ideals and concepts that would require him to become a successful ninja, but the practical was something that only the city itself could teach.
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WC: 274
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