Snippet #8389

Hyugan watched as Deacon neutralized then repelled the orbs of water in piercing droplets from a young prankster, neither surprised or dissatisfied. At least he'll be a better warm up then yesterday.

They entered the training grounds where several students practiced all forms of katas, armed and unarmed. He lead Deacon to the center, mildly stretching and loosening his joints in the process.

"Unarmed combat. Three rounds." Hyugan said aloud, paying no mind to the students who stopped their training and swarmed around them. He closed his eyes, taking slow breaths as he briefly went into a meditative state. Remember, this is a sparring match, Hyugan mentally noted, check-listing all the things his teachers would instruct him to do. No Koppojutsu and only secondary Koshijutsu. I don't want to be responsible for another crippled ninja.

He turned to face Deacon in a casual stance, calm with a slight grin. "Ready when you are."