A New Generation

The sounds of sea birds chirping as their wings fluttered as they took of from trees and into the cloudy sky above it seemed like they were disturbed and flew some where more quite. Sozo was headed into the training grounds with the goal in mind of learning a new water style jutsu or maybe practice with his sword. He placed his hand over the hilt of his wakizashi as he started to step closer to the training ground an image of a person could be faintly seen. Sozo's smile across his face grew as he silently headed into the trees where there were some sounds of birds wings fluttering. He found a spot behind a tree where he hid behind and observed the person who was there first.

Time felt like it slowed down as he just waited patently to see what the person was trying to train was it ninjutsu, taijutsu, maybe some other skill many thoughts and ideas raced across Sozo's mind as he tried to slow his mind down. Finally just like fate was trying to answer Sozo's questions then figure mumbled something that he couldn't understand. The figured started to sink into the earth which surprised Sozo Earth style by the looks of it, odd to see someone with that nature. Sozo thought since its more common for people of this land to be more attune for the water nature.

With a curious mind and wanting to learn more Sozo formed the sign and started to form a water clone to use as he looked on and watched. Let me see what this person can do. They are most interesting. the thought was making his heart speed up a bit. Sozo started to try and calm his breathing as the water clone started to head out from the trees. With a smile across his face and his eyes closed he approached the figure "Why hello there, are you training here by yourself?" The clone asked in a chilling tone void of emotion and cold enough to bring shivers across someon's skin

Sozo's smile shrunk a little but still maintaining it across but looks a bit more normal Just like everyone else. So sad I guess he might just be like everyone else then. He thought as the purple haired male called him a weirdo. Granted it couldn't really be helped his own approach was pretty odd, its just like Sozo not really thinking of the other people's own feeling when it comes to his actions and he can be somewhat misunderstood. He let out a small chuckle "You shouldn't call people names. Some might take offense to such silly trivial things." Sozo's grin grew back to its normal size  as the the stranger talked about some training. It was the same thing that Sozo was thinking of doing and just like the stranger he often was doing it alone. He was pleased a little bit more about the stranger till he clapped his hands and formed some seals making Sozo think Was it more earth style or another type? he thought as the man started to meld into the earth letting out a sigh Sozo started to jump back and moving in all directions keeping his eyes on the ground.

As Sozo was jumping around much too his own amazement the stranger was able to keep track of his movements as he sprung from the earth and screamed a jutsu's name. Sozo's smile faded as he formed a half tiger sign and speed behind the target as the wind style jutsu missed its mark. "Not a bad combo. But maybe next time don't yell your attack, this isn't some sort of manga or fake story." Sozo said disappointed from the foolishness of the stranger. There was still some pleasant surprise as Sozo didn't think that the stranger would be able to use wind style as well as earth style.

Forming the half tiger sign again Sozo moved behind his targets position and placed the flat end of his hand next to the strangers neck and slid it across as he coldly spoke "This is how you do an attack, no warning no shouting. Just quick and easy no real effort." a slight chuckle escaped Sozo's lips as he waited to see what the stranger would do in turn. He hoped that he wouldn't be left bored he wasn't done having fun yet after all.

Sozo tiltted his head as his pray was talking about how quick he is a small playful chuckle escaped his lips parting his smile as his laugh filled the air. The fact of the matter was Sozo wasn't anywhere near the level he wanted to be at. His hand was brushed to away making him think maybe he was being to soft and should stop playing with his food as he was about to rush the target and draw his sword to be caught off guard. The purple haired shinobi extended his arms up as a metallic ground started to lift up in the air by what looked to be 20 feet.

The real Sozo who was in the background watching behind in the trees of the training ground was quite surprised he wasn't expecting this turn of events interesting he's able to use what looks like a magnet type of jutsu. Maybe its a type of Raiton jutsu. Sozo thought carefully as he watched and observed the fight going on as he noticed something happen to a piece of the platform that his target was using broke away and started to rain down on the clone making it go back into its natural water form. The clone did a great job shame I couldn't use it longer Sozo thought as he jumped up the tree and took aim at the shinobi and waved some signs and felt his water chakra from in his belly as he shot out a stream of water aiming for the target.

Sozo looked on before jumping down from his position and moved to an area closer to the training ground and formed a tiger sign as he melded into the shadows of the trees as he laid in wait if the purple haired shinobi would run after or attack the area where the last attack came from. This was starting to become a bit more fun then he was expecting his training would be today.

Sozo laid in wait with in the shadow of the trees he closed his mind waiting to spring his trap he had set up. He was thinking different strategies he could use as in his mind he had the advantage. Something was bothering him though the type of jutsu his opponent was using It must be some type of bloodline. He can use two different chakra natures, but that isn't uncommon to have more than one. But what was with that metal he was using it's the first time seeing something like that. Sozo thought as he was trying to wrap his head around what type of jutsu and ways to counter it.

Being taken up in his mind but the sound of sandals sliding on the ground around his area from a direction he wasn't expecting Was he able to sense me or was he just lucky to land around my area Sozo stated to become more interested in his rival. This stranger who was starting to call Sozo out to meet him face to face. Sozo was doing his best to hold back his laughter. This Ren guy was an odd one its almost too fitting based on his powers Sozo debated on what his next moves would be as he moved around from the shadows of the trees as the clouds moved pass the sun making shadows rang larger.

Moving behind Ren in what Sozo thinks is his blind spot he emerges from the shadow and forms a half tiger sign. His body moves straight towards Ren's back before making another tiger sign and touches Ren's back activating his jutsu. The feeling of being restrained by wires would over come Ren as Sozo stood over him with his cold smile "You're an odd one Ren Kazehana. Your power is most interesting but you are silly with your words. You assume that there was only one clone and I am the real one."

Sozo looked down at Ren pleased with his catch "You have skill for sure. Maybe a bit of refinement although your power is impressive and I thank you for this little game." Sozo said teasingly as he started to walk away before turning around and waving to Ren "Bye..Bye Ren." Sozo formed his half tiger sign as he was getting ready to leave and do some research after the training. Before leaving he looked back at Ren "Oh.. I almost forgot.. My name is Sora, I hope to see you around again for a rematch." Sozo said before leaving Ren alone as he sped away using the body flicker jutsu again.

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