So Close, Yet so Far ; The Meeting of the Brothers [Open to Akio Uchiha only]

The water was cold as Sanosuke sat on the edge of the Jetti lost in deep thought as his fingers cradled the cool liquid within his palms and he saw his reflection within the water. How many things that have changed in his life as it plummeted from a poor but satisfying life to a lonely but ambitious one? His life had changed from ever since he lost his family. Sanosuke knew that what he did experience in his life thereafter is what made him stay alive for this long. As he looked up into the sky, the clouds dragged themselves lazily across the starlit sky as the moon gave off an eerie glow on the harbor water. The boats sat silently like sleeping gulls that were resting for the day's activities to come. Sanosuke had always loved this country, after all it was the country that he had grown up in. It was where his parents were married and made their lives, it was here that he entered the world of shinobi which gave him the strength to protect himself over so many battles that these eyes has seen. His dark hair hung loosely as they always did, wrapped in conspicuous bandages like the shinobi of old times. All of a sudden he grabbed at the water and caught a fish with his hand with blinding speed and placed it into a woven basket at his feet. Then there was a second, and a third, a fourth and a fifth. And the number grew until the basket was full with about twelve fish. Sanosuke lazily got up from where he was sitting and yawned and stretched as he took in a full lungs full of fresh ocean air.

"These fish should be good for dinner." said Sanosuke as he thought out loud and began walking away from the Jetti.

Holding his hitai-ate in both hands with his village symbol facing up the newly accepted Genin held a huge grin on his face as he turned the hitai-ate over and sliding if under his hair and over his forehead, tying it in a slightly sloppy manner. With the center piece slightly crooked and his hair in the way. Along with the unintentional mistakes his hitai-ate would also have one other difference, the band of cloth was a tad longer than usual reaching the genin's shoulder blades even when tied.

Having just become a genin Akio figured if there were a time where he should get out more it was now. If not to make friends to at least be considered for some early missions or something of the sort. After all he had to be promoted and whether he liked it or not that meant starting somewhere and that somewhere was doing petty Genin work. After walking for a good while the Uchiha would find himself at the docks of Kiri, somewhere which wasn't hard to find yourself due to most of the village being part of the docks or near said docks. Catching a sniff of the salty sea air Akio would begin then take in a deep breath before slowly exhaling. Just the smell of salt would cause the Genin to think about seafood. Then just as the thought crossed his mind the Genin's stomach would growl, Akio remembered he hadn't eaten since the morning of the graduation which was going on two days now.

With his mind somewhere far away thinking about food Akio would be interrupted by the sound of disturbance in the water. Thinking it was a fish jumping from the water the Genin would look over, being meant with the sight of an older male catching fish with his bare hands. Being the slight bit intrigued Akio would keep his distance, simply staring at the man as he caught one fish after the next before gathering the basket he threw them in and proclaiming they were good enough for the mans dinner. Not having thought about the man leaving when he turned to go Akio couldn't react fast enough, surely he would be caught staring at the man.

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Sanosuke's eye brows raised slightly as he noticed another person standing there staring at him. Sanosuke let out a sigh to see that this hour of the day he had to be going through this sort of drama. Not everyday someone will just stand there and simply stare at him. With his basket in his right hand, he decided he would walk up to this one and speak to him. He did not sense any danger or killing intent coming from this one. And so, he smiled and raised the basket as his eyes squinted in a friendly gesture and he stretched out his basket.

"Would you like some?" smiled Sanosuke. He was not sure what was the reason this one was staring at him. "I am guessing that was the reason you were staring at me?" asked Sanosuke as his face changed to a more serious demeanor.

Younger one or not, if this one came to assassinate him then he will not hesitate to thrust his hand within his young body and play with his warm entrails and smear the blood between his fingers. Sanosuke still had his hands outstretched with the basket but knew it would be a problem to deal with this one. Every now and then, Sanosuke's gaze searched around him to find out if this one had any allies awaiting for an ambush. He wished there was an ambush though, so he could get some exercise before dinner.

Not having time to react Akio would simply stand there for awhile until he was offered a fish from the basket. Not sure if this was a trick or not Akio would slowly shake his head from side to side. "I can catch my own fish..." He said a bit arrogantly as he assumed the man was assuming he needed the handout, or at least that he wanted it. "And no I wasn't staring cause I wanted a fish after all when most people fish they use a boat, you were simply an odd sight." His words seemed to hold a bite to them, but did not come off as particularly rude a better word for it would be independent such as a young kid who is determined to do everything for themselves. Which to an extent was how Akio felt, seeing as his stay in the village had not been the most welcoming, since he was treated as an outcast ever since he found himself in this village.

Then as he was about to consider just accepting the offer Akio raised a brow seeing the man scanning the area. "Why are you focusing around me? Don't you know what respect is!?" The last part the shinobi would shout in an arrogant manner as he let his feelings guide his words. "Are you even listening to me?"

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The air was not still and heavy as how it usually is when someone or something was stalking its prey. The evening sun was still dancing on the rippling waters of he nearby lake as it moved in rhythm of its minor currents. Sanosuke then placed his basket at his feet and stretched a bit. When he realized there was nothing else of note around him he returned his gaze to the one before him and realized that the person was still speaking.

"Oh...it is just a little habit I have. Always looking around to see if there is anyone to buy my fish you see." said Sanosuke nervously. He had to keep this one at an arm's length as he wanted to speak to him as an equal and see how he reacts to certain things he does and says. Who knows what this young person will do if he knew Sanosuke was an Uchiha and Jounin. And so he will play the fool, for now.

"I can't remember seeing you before. You aren't a dangerous thug that came to rob me of my fish did you?" asked Sanosuke as he started to back away from this youth.

Let's see how reacts to this. Depending on his reaction, I will react accordingly.

Hearing the odd response to his question Akio was not buying this act the other was putting up. After all what kind of fisherman only catches enough fish just to fill one basket? On top of that no fisherman would be able to move that fast. Suspecting he was being made a fool of Akio's eyes narrowed. This would be the only hint for his actions as he quickly went to strike the man. The punch wouldn't be too strong since it was only meant to get a reaction from the man, but would surely hurt since it was aimed right for the man's nose.

Lashing out at the man without a second though Akio was hoping to expose him for being more than just a lowly fisherman, but truly had no idea what he would do if this man were to turn out to just be a simple fisherman. After all that would mean Akio, a shinobi meant to protect the village, would be striking one of the ones he were to protect not even a week after his graduation from the academy. On top of that he was already being watched closely and surely this act would get him thrown from the village since he was considered an outsider.

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Total: 812

Sanosuke's eyes remained black as ebony as he looked at the person made a surprise attack towards him. However Sanosuke did not move immediately as he wanted to time the man's movements properly. He was going to injure this one with with first blow. As the man's fist lashed out, Sanosuke side stepped and used the man's momentum against him. As the man's fist whizzed past him, Sanosuke raised his own arm and hit the back of his head with the back of his fist, not as hard as he could, since he did not want to fracture the man's skull but just for him to have an idea of how strong Sanosuke really was. Sanosuke would stand with his hands at his sides.

The Genin's eyes would widen as his punch missed before he would be struck on the back of the head. A moment of success would quickly sweep over the boy's face as a grin pulled at his lip. The last thing going through he mind would be that he confirmed that the man was indeed not just a simple fisherman, but something much more intimidating. Then not even a second later every thought he had running through his mind would be brought to a sudden halt, or rather thrown about his skull as the 'fisherman' came back with a strike of his own.

Already off balance the force of the punch would already be enough to render the young shinobi unconscious, but this would be more so as the force from the blow sent him face first into the wooden docks with enough force to send a splintering crack right through the plank of wood he had hit, running from left to right almost stopping a bit short of the other side of the plank almost splitting the piece of wood in half, but seeing as the crack was thin and stopped before running the rest of the way through the wood the plank would hold up as the shinobi's body laid almost lifeless upon the docks. While he was still alive there was no way that Akio would be awake for some time after a blow like that.

Laying motionless own the docks a small amount of blood would pool around the Genin's left brow before trickling down the plank and gathering at the edge of the wood. Slowly forming into a droplet shape before falling from the plank into the water below. While nothing had been broken Akio would be unlucky enough to hit his left brow on the corner of the plank, creating a considerably sized gash on the inside edger of his left eyebrow. While not serious it was a rather deep cut and would continue to bleed steadily until it could be patched up.

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Total:1151

Sanosuke looked as the boy's body flipped and tumbles under the force of his blow and crashed into some nearby wooden boxes. Sano wasted no time to reach up on the fallen body of the boy and crouched at his side. As he did this, he patted the boy's face with his fingers.

"You should have just taken the fish little one." he said as he continued to slap him just hard enough to wake him up. Sano just stared at him and realized he may not wake up fully and so walked to the end of the jetti, took up a wooden bucket and scooped up a bucket full of water and walked back to where the youth was. He moved some of the wooden debris that was around him and then dashed him with the bucket of cold salt water and tossed the bucket aside as he stood there with his arms folded looking at him

"Who are you anyway? To just attack me like that." said Sanosuke as he calmly looked at the boy

Still laying unconscious on the boardwalk of the dock Akio wouldn't even make the slightest of movements as the other softly slapped his face while suggestion that he should have just taken the fish. Not one word of this would heard by the Genin as the man gave up on his attempt for a bit and grabbed a nearby bucket and filling it with water from the shore. Making his way back to Akio's unconscious body the male would pour the water from the bucket on to the Genin.

As the cold water touched his body the Genin would shoot up to a sitting position as the man spoke to him. "I'm Akio Uchiha..." He grumbled before pointing toward the man. "I might be at fault for attacking you, but at least I'm not a liar. Now stop trying to fool me and tell me who you really are." His words held a venom like ring to them as he confronted the stranger. Although he seemed to speak as if he was the one in charge of the situation the Genin knew he was in no position to do so just from the throbbing in this head just due to the pain from the strike that had knocked him out cold moments ago.

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Total: 1,364

"I would give you that, you are very brave indeed to attack someone you know nothing about. Brave, but stupid."

Sanosuke eyed the man as he spoke as he always did when he communicated with others, he looked at them in the eyes to show his confidence and his lack of fear in anything. So this boy was an Uchiha as well? They were not a rare thing in Kiri but he had been the second one he met this week. He knew he was attacked and it was reflex that he hurt another Uchiha that he did not want to kill for something that he wanted.

"You have great intuition to see that I was just lying. But before I answer your question, tell me: what is it that truly gave me away?" asked Sanosuke as he was genuinely curious.

This was interesting to him. To see a younger person so aware of their surroundings and never trusting anyone that they came into contact with. If Kirigakure no sato was left in the hands of such individuals such as these, then there would be no worry as to what the future of Kirigakure will be. He also did not expect the boy to be so resilient and recover from the blow he struck him so quickly. Nothing short of what Sanosuke expected from an Uchiha.

Still a bit shook up as he sat on the ground Akio rubbed the back of his head in an attempt to relieve the throbbing pain it housed. Focusing back on the situation at hand he would be met with the words from the stranger, which were both praising and demeaning him at the same time. He figured he would just keep his mouth shut though and listen to him instead. Then as he sat there he smiled as the other asked about the Genin's suspicions.

"Well I saw how you fished and no fisher man would fish with there hands and if they did none of them would be that fast. On top of that if they were there is no way they would just catch one basket to sell and keep it at that." As he explained his thinking a small smile crept onto the youth's face showing he was proud of himself. Then as he remembered what he was getting at Akio let out a soft growl. "Now I answered your questions tell me who you really are. After all there is no way you are just a normal citizen, you're a shinobi aren't you? I mean you have to be with reflexes and speed that quick."

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Total: 1,574

"Yes I am a shinobi. You have a good pair of eyes in your head." said Sanosuke as looked at the youth. "I am Uchiha Sanosuke. Kirigakure no sato Jounin." he continued, in an even and calm tone of voice which was deep and soothing much like the cool waters of the lake. "And you my friend are in alot of trouble for attacking a senior officer."

Sanosuke had a normal impassive expression on his face as he looked at Akio. As he looked at him he  noticed he rubbed his head just like his father did. What a strange occurrence that is. But it was totally co incidental of course. The mannerisms of people can sometimes look like the people you once loved while they were alive but of course there was no link. But seeing such a familiar gesture, that one inkling of his father, someone who he had always looked up to and loved. It felt as if it was a picture that you have never seen for a very long time and you never know it existed. He answered the boy's questions, let's see if he will squirm knowing he is in a world of trouble for his actions.

Hearing the other state his name Akio's eyes would widen ever so slightly at the mention of him also being an Uchiha. This news would be followed by considerably worse news, that Akio was to be punished for lashing out at a senior officer. A soft growl would resonate from the Genin as he stared back at Sanosuke. "You're the one who struck me, my hand didn't even make contact with you. Plus if you were an Uchiha you wouldn't go telling on me anyway. The Uchiha are a proud people and would simply deal with it themselves!" As he went off on Sanosuke he would attempt to quickly rise to his feet.

However as his legs extended his knees would buckle and he would fall back down on the dock. It seemed the injury to his head had thrown off his balance as well. "No fair!" He muttered knowing he honestly couldn't do anything since he could barely even stand up in the state he was in. Narrowing his eyes he would stare at Sanosuke as if he was trying to read if the man was being honest about him actually being in trouble or was just testing him.

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Total: 1,574

Sanosuke let the words of the young man sink in first. Sanosuke knew it would be wrong for him to deal with this one how see saw fit because he would probably be dead. But he looked at him as how a predator would look at a prey and just stare at him. He would look at him as he struggled to get to his feet like the deer he at one time hunted who tried to escape when his arrows found their flanks to immobilse them. The only difference is that this one had no fear in his eyes like they did. He was right, the Uchiha were a proud clan indeed and even under these circumstances, they would show no sign of fear like an animal that was about to be killed.

"Deal with it myself you say? No, even I can't do that." he said as he reached out his hand to help him up. As always Sanosuke's words did not match his actions. And that was what made him so hard to read sometimes. He will be smiling with you and you will suddenly feel the coldness of his blade being pushed through your body or in his inquisitiveness, he would stab you with his hand so he could feel the warmth of the inside of a human body.

"Come on, I've injured you enough for today, in all fairness, I better get you home." he said in a friendly tone of voice as he smiled at him. "But attack me like that again when I did not tell you to, and I will make you disappear, agreed?" continued Sanosuke as he kept his facade of a smile.

With his eyes still narrowed as if he knew Sanosuke was up to something Akio would just stare as he was offered assistance in standing. Slowly raising his arm and taking hold of the other's hand he would hobble to his feet. Even though his legs were a bit wobbly he would gradually let go of the other as before cocking his head to the side at the mention of the man taking him home. "Well that would be quite a difficult task." He proclaimed as he nervously scratched his head.

"I don't really have a place to go. My mother lives away from the village and I have not seen or heard from here since she sent me into the village with just enough to attend the academy with a small bit left over for food. Up until now they let me stay at the academy over night, but seeing as I'm no longer a student I can do that anymore." As he spoke the Genin's eyes shifted to the floor as he nervously rubbed his arm. "In other words I guess I don't really have a home." As he spoke Akio would hold a whole new demeanor, having left his fiery attitude behind as he grew nervous and subconscious. On top of that thinking about his situation caused him to feel a slight bit sad knowing he would probably never see his mother again.

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Total: 1,813

This was one of the rare moments where Sanosuke was hurt inside. He was hurt because it all came back to him on that night so many years ago. The old man had him on his shoulder as he pushed the small cart with his father body that were covered by a thick blanket by the old man. Eight year old Sanosuke's eyes were for once alive since it happened with the prospect of seeing his mother once again. Still weak from the trauma and looking at his father's feet shaking with the movements of the cart, his heart sank yet again as all the memories of his father flashed before him and the only thing that was keeping him from going insane was the fact that just around the bend, his mother would be waiting, worried sick of why they did not come home earlier. As they rounded the bend and the little boy caught sight of his house, Sanosuke jumped from the old man's back and dashed towards his house while screaming 'mom' over and over and over again. His whole world sank as he realized his mother was not coming home. It was so hear wrenching to him. He hated her for it because she left him when he needed her the most.

Now years later, another little boy was in a situation without parents or even a place to live. His mind reflected on the room to the back of his own home that had all the comforts of the main house but had been vacant since his sensei died five years ago. Sanosuke did not know if this was going to be a big mistake or not but his instincts told him that for now he should help. He was after all from the Uchiha like him and also a shinobi of the Mist. And if Sanosuke was to lead this village, he would need soldiers that were loyal to him and to the village.

"I have a place for you to stay. I have one rule; do not enter my house. The annex I will give you is big enough and has all the food you can want in there. And even some training equipment that my sensei used to use. They are now yours as long as you stay there." Sanosuke paused to let this sink in as he looked at Akio. He was not one hundred percent sure himself. Either way, if the boy chose to kill him he will be ready.

Standing shaky legged the Genin would watch as Sanosuke seemed to be deep in thought. He took a good bit of time thinking about whatever it was before he turned to face Akio and proclaimed an offer. This stranger had agreed to let him stay with him or at least near him considering that the one rule was for him to not enter the other's own residence. While the offer was rather odd Akio knew he could not just turn it down. Being such an act of kindness was enough to make him second guess denying it. However, considering it was the best and only housing he had a chance in getting and that not many trust him when they figure out he is an outsider it was also n his best interest to just accept the offer and appeal to this man in order to at least have someone on his side in the village.

Akio would try to reject the offer, but could not bring himself to do so. "Your offer is honorable. I'll gladly take the offer if you will have me." While he acted a bit more noble than normal Akio was truly grateful, but was still a bit skeptical of Sanosuke's motives. After all he didn't seem to be the type of person to be so giving from the way he had been acting. On top of that it didn't seem like he was too keen with Akio, but then again he had been giving off mixed emotions almost this whole conversation.

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Total: 2,070

Sanosuke simply nodded at the boy's answer. He did not mind someone staying where his sensei was. After all, the blood had been cleaned, the dry walls had been replaced where the kunai had struck during the assasination of his sensei and where someone crashed into the wall creating several large holes in the wall. The old man had put up a good fight. Sanosuke had figured out there were twenty of them in all. The annex was large for an annex but simple and that day everything was upturned and scattered. Blood was mixed with each other's that day, both attackers and the itended victim. Oh how he wished he had been there that day, then maybe his sensei would have still been alive. After all these years, the guilt of it all was eating away at him constantly. It was as if he relived the day on that lonely road to the city where his father collapsed. He could still see his body convulsing under whatever it was that was killing him. And just like back then, Sanosuke felt helpless, knowing fully well there was nothing that could be done.

"Come with me." he said as he walked away assuming the boy would follow him.

Sanosuke showed no killing intent with this one because he did not have any. He felt as if he were looking at himself. When his father was killed and his mother just vanished, someone took him in as well. Even though it was his family's house, it was the old man that taught him the survival skills he needed to make it in this life. Now it was time for Sanosuke to make a choice, if he wanted to ditch the boy or if he would take him under his wing like the old man did. As long as the youth did not disrespect him, his choice would be the latter.

Noticing Sanosuke was still being rather anti-social Akio just remained quiet as he was ordered to follow the older shinobi. Following him through the village Akio would have many questions, but they would come and go as he forced himself to keep quiet as to not ruin his chances of being housed. While following Sanosuke the young Genin had one question that he could not hold in, on top of that it was one that would also not leave his mind. "So you said you are an Uchiha? Does that mean you can teach me?"

A bit caught up in his own thoughts Akio would neglect to tell the other what he needed training in. He also didn't say anything on how Sanosuke being an Uchiha would have to do with his ability to train the youth. Although he simply awaited an answer while he followed behind him and kept scanning the village in an attempt to guess where Sanosuke planned on housing the Genin.

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Total: 2,235

Sanosuke turned to look at Akio as he walked. He did not stop but chose to reply.

"Hmph. Akio, do not get carried away by my gesture of bringing you here. Do not think that sooner than later we will be visiting the shopping areas together and having fun. No. There is a reason why I am bringing you here. It is for the village." he said as he rounded the bend and headed up some stone steps and made his way through some trees as a mist started to set in. Sanosuke turned again to look at the boy after some time and began speaking again.

"Your statement earlier is indeed true. Uchiha are those that have alot of pride. I am surprised you even took my offer. Some would think that they need to make it on their own but that sometimes is not the case."


Sanosuke had come up the back way as he always did from ever since he came that day with the old man. He never wanted to see the doorway to that house again, the night when his mother disappeared. He led the youth to a large stone that was a mere ten feet high. Upon reaching it, he gathered chakra to the soles of his feet and jumped in one leap to the top of the stone and began looking out to the sea. He knew no doubt that the younger Uchiha will follow hie lead.

While he didn't care much about shopping Akio was clear on what Sanosuke meant and merely nodded in response. Then at the mention of him being brought in for the village the Genin cocked his head to the side. "What do you mean? How would giving me some place to stay improve the village?" Not quite sure how such a generous yet impacting gesture would helping something the size of the village he was honestly curious. Trying to come up with he own answer as he waited to be given one Akio rubbed his head as he was deep within his own thoughts.

"As for having pride I might be prideful, but I'm not stupid enough to reject such an offer. Just the promise of housing is something you don't come by often, but to pass up on an opportunity to learn even slightly from another Uchiha is something that I would not pass up. Even after considering the dangers that you could possibly have planned ahead of time." With the man's words of pride snapping Akio out of thought he would still manage to get in his reply before going back to his thoughts.

Continuing on with Sanosuke leading the way Akio would feel and eerie sense about the mist around him, but brushed it off before continuing along the route the shinobi leading him took. Then as they came to a large stone Sanosuke would leap atop it first, followed by a slightly unsure, but still somewhat trusting Akio. "Where are we going anyway? This doesn't seem like any normal path to any sort of house."

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Total: 2,506

"Take a look at the harbor. Your vision is clear, do you not see the outlines of the islands? See how boats and freighters carry supplies to them. I believe the Uchiha settled here for a reason Akio. This could be just speculation but we are just like the islands." said Sanosuke as he turned to look at Akio straight in his eyes with an impassive face. "Uchiha are strong, we have natural defenses, and are formidable even on our own, and because of this natural defense there are those who are wish to take it for themselves. You, like me, are an island, strong, independent, full of life to give to the world." Sanosuke paused to let this too sink in.

"You asked how could me helping you promote the greater good of this village. Kiri is the very embodiment of Uchiha yet the very thing that can kill us." Sanosuke as he gestured towards the sea. "By me helping you Akio, then I have shown the outside world that as long as I live, not one of the Uchiha clan will ever beg for bread or wonder where he or she shall sleep." Sanosuke was serious. He knew the hardships of Kirigakure no sato. He saw how people that were less fortunate were treated by those with money and it disgusted him.

"We Uchiha are islands Akio. We are prideful...we are strong...we are independent as the islands you see before you. Yet, we look to others for support; other 'islands' if you will. That is why I provoked you into thinking that your pride would not allow you to take my offer and you fell for it like I thought you would." he stopped not knowing for sure how the youth will react when he was told he had been manipulated into talking what was on his mind when he maybe did not want to and then Sanosuke continued anyway. "When in fact all I wanted was to know what was on your mind. This is your first lesson in deception. Come."

And with that Sanosuke jumped from where the rock was and began to travel through the branches of the tree knowing fully well the boy will follow.

"We're here" he called out as Sanosuke suddenly dropped to the forest floor and looked at the clearing in front of him.

They were looking at a Haiku house. A Haiku house was one of those houses that as build to give the occupants the vantage point of the house being almost the same height as the trees that surround it. It poles that it rests on were rough with the bark still on them which gave the house a hidden feel to it since visitors will think they are just looking at another set of trees.

As he raised his body up over the rock face Akio would be directed to look toward the harbor. At first he was confused and thought Sanosuke had been spouting off an exert from a book or something, but would then note the tone in his voice as he linked his words to the Uchiha. Still a bit confused the youth would look out at the harbor before grasping the idea slowly and nodding. He had begun to put it all together and understand what the other was saying, but it was a bit slow to process before sinking in. As Sanosuke looked down at him Akio would nod once more to signal he had been absorbing the words, although slowly.

Then as he continued on with his words of enlightenment Akio would want to thank him once more for sheltering him. Although that was not possible since his words continued and the Genin wanted to listen for once, rather than be heard. Then as he listened closely to the other a small smile crossed his face, his body felt like it was on fire as his pride swelled within his small frame.

Not a moment later however Akio's eyes would narrow as he glanced over at Sanosuke before letting his emotions leave as he went back to peacefully staring at the harbor. As he looked out at the harbor Akio would be interrupted as he was command to once again follow the other's lead. Although as he followed Sanosuke he would be caught by surprise at the sudden branches he hadn't seen before. Quickly reacting right before he lost his balance Akio would jump from the first branch to the next, doing a bit better on the rest. Following Sanosuke as they leaped to the forest floor Akio would let out a long exhale as he had held his breath most of the way through the trees.

Looking up at the tree it reminded him of home, mostly since his mother and him had grown up in the same type of house. Actually he had grown up in one exactly the same style as this one. Surely it was just coincident, after all not like these was a completely unheard of type of house. Shaking his head a little to eject the thought from his mind Akio nodded. "Yeah, a rather nice house indeed." Was all that he said as he was a bit taken by an odd feeling as he thought back to his mother.

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Total: 2,923

"Your annex is right behind this structure. Its well hidden and ideal for high flying training. Here, you can learn the art of truly moving through the trees and using your environment against your opponent. Like I've said before, the training equipment is in you part of the house behind this structure." said Sanosuke as he pointed in the general direction of behind his own house.

"If you never listen to anything I have to say; listen to this, for the good of the village. The Uchiha are a clan of fire users. In case you did not notice we are surrounded by water. So it is imperative that we make our fire jutsu especially powerful to counter this water. I am sure others in the outside world will expect us Uchiha to cower in fear and bend to the might of water but that do not have to be case." he said as he looked at Akio. "I want to know what you think of this."