Final Preparations [Nobuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

[justify]Ryuzaki confirmed that the two shared a lot of similarities, not only in both being able to open the Eight Inner Gates, meaning both dedicated themselves exceptionally to the art of Taijutsu, but also that as a result both managed to have great reserves of chakra with remarkable potency, however their chakra networks were not refined, depriving them from the higher arts of such as Iryuojutsu. “When we return from this exam, we will return to this training ground. We will see how far you can take the Eight Inner Gates.”

The demonstration went well, but the quickness with which he picked up the arts was astounding. Craggy, to be sure, and somewhat unsophisticated, but nothing to scorn at considering Ninjutsu was not their first art, and these were the first attempts at creating the jutsu. The lad showed promise. As someone whose chakra was naturally attuned to the Earth style, Noboru grew somewhat attached to the genin, as if he were a protege, a dangerous situation to be in, considering he would rather not show any favoritism among his peers. Perhaps it was the true and tested philosophy of the Kumogakure: in his earlier show of strength, he had earned a minute amount of respect from the redhead, who now allowed it to flourish.

“Have a good day”, came out the goodbyes, spoken in a casual exchange. He stayed behind for a while, and took off his robe, folding it as best as he could, laid it on the floor with the hat on top of it. He performed a few handseals, and a perfect clone of himself poofed into existence out of a burst of smoke, knowing what to do. The clone enabled his byakugan, while the Kage lowered himself onto the floor, crossing his legs in a meditative position, performed a few handseals and allowed his Hiyu DNA to take over and act, melding with his armor. Within a couple hours, the sun started coming down, while the clone’s Byakugan stung with tiredness from observing the surrounding carefully, and the exercise was complete, and the armor now had Hiyu Alloy along it, a useful trait to have when one required to use Hiyu techniques. He dispelled the clone, now having a few more hours added onto his memory, further fogging his brain. “There’s gotta be a better way to do this”, he thought to himself. His muscles hurt something fierce, and he could all but feel his bones grind against each other with each step he took away from the arena. All things considered, and in spite of his continued abuse of his body, today had not been a bad day after all.

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WC: 446
TWC: 2009
Claiming B-Rank 3000 Ryo, plus 1500 Kage Salary
Claiming Hiyu Alloy on Darkened Skies Mk II from using Hiyu Armor Melding Technique
Using 2000 words to augment Jagged Claw with two augments.

Approved